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Preorder It's Only Love, Book 5 in the Green Mountain Series

Releases on Nov. 3. Cover and more preorder links coming soon!

Ella Abbott has had a secret burning love for Gavin Guthrie for almost as long as her sister Hannah loved his late brother, Caleb. A few recent encounters have only added to her infatuation, especially the kiss they shared on the day Hannah got remarried and Gavin admitted that the re-marriage of his brother’s widow was hitting him hard. It doesn’t matter to Ella that Gavin is in a bad place or that he says he has nothing to offer her. It doesn’t matter that he’s made it clear there’s no hope for a future for them. All that matters is the overwhelming love and compassion she feels for him.

Gavin Guthrie is spiraling. It’s been seven long years since he lost his only sibling and closest friend, and he thought he had things under control until Caleb’s beloved dog died and his adored wife re-married. Since then, he’s been off the rails, drinking and fighting and even getting arrested for the first time in his life. It seems the only time the spinning stops and his demons leave him alone is when lovely Ella Abbott is around. Gavin knows it wouldn’t be fair to drag Ella into his darkness, but when Ella inserts herself into his life, what choice does he have but to allow her to soothe the ache with her sweetness and light?

Fatal Scandal, Book 8 in the Fatal Series, Available Now

Book 8 of the Fatal series is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller!

As a new year dawns in the capital city, dual scandals rock the Metropolitan Police Department—and Lieutenant Sam Holland is right in the middle of them. Chief Farnsworth is catching heat for the way he handled a recent homicide investigation, and Detective Gonzales is accused of failing to disclose an earlier connection to the judge who decided his custody hearing.

When Gonzo’s fight for his child turns deadly and he has a shaky alibi, Sam must defend two of her closest colleagues. All while her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, settles into his new office at the White House.

Nick begins to wonder if the president is using him for a political boost, and his worries mount over a complication in the plans to adopt Scotty at a time when Sam is being put through the wringer by the always-rabid D.C. press corps. As the evidence against Gonzo piles up, Sam suspects someone is gunning for her—and her team. 

A few Frequently Asked Questions about the Fatal Series and the new book:

Q: Will Fatal Scandal be available in print?
A: At first, it will only be at Harlequin.com in limited print. We are currently in the process of preparing the entire series, which was originally a digital-only series, for release in mass market print beginning with Fatal Affair and Fatal Justice in May; Fatal Consequences/Destiny and Fatal Flaw in June; Fatal Deception in July, Fatal Mistake in August and Fatal Jeopardy in September with more to come in early 2016. By the middle of 2016, the Fatal Series will be releasing simultaneously in wide distribution print, ebook and audio.

Q: Will Fatal Scandal be available on Jan. 13 in audio?
A: We are waiting to hear from Audible with release information. Last we heard it was in production. Will update this page when we have more information.

Q: When can we read One Night With You, the Fatal Series prequel novella?
A: The long-awaited story of the night Sam and Nick first met, six years before the opening of Fatal Affair, will be available in the print edition of Fatal Affair in May and in ebook format in June. Preorder is available now!

Fatal Series Prequel Novella: One Night With You Available for Preorder

See where it all started with the Fatal Series prequel novella, One Night With You. Releases June 2.

Since the debut of Fatal Affair in 2010, Fatal Series readers have been wondering about that “memorable” one-night stand between Sam Holland and Nick Cappuano that took place six years before Fatal Affair opens. Well, wonder no more! One Night With You tells the story of Sam and Nick’s fateful first meeting in which all the chemistry and heat we have come to expect from them is on full display from the first moments they meet. Get all the details of Sam and Nick’s unforgettable night together in this 14,000-word novella! You might want to keep a fan and some ice water handy, because this story is H-O-T!

Fatal Series Schedule

A Note From Marie about the Fatal Series

Lots of readers of Fatal Scandal are lamenting that they have to wait until 2016 for the next book. Not true! The note in the back of Scandal was referring to the new print release schedule, not the ebook release schedule. I know it's confusing, so to give you some background... The Fatal Series was originally released only in ebook format. Thanks to your amazing support, Harlequin/Carina Press is now bringing the series to mass market print, too. BUT we have to catch up the last five years' worth of digital releases with the print, and THEN it will all happen at the same time, beginning with book 10 in 2016. When I say these books are going to be in print—I mean they are going to be EVERYWHERE with those gorgeous new covers that you see on the Fatal Series page. 

So here's the deal with the release schedule:
2015
January: Fatal Sandal released in ebook (and we HOPE in audio one of these days.... Still waiting on Audible to let us know when!)
May: Fatal Affair (with One Night With You Novella included) and Fatal Justice in print
June: One Night With You Novella in ebook and audio. Fatal Consequences/Fatal Destiny (together) and Fatal Flaw in print
July: Fatal Deception in print
August: Fatal Mistake in print
September: Book 9, Fatal Frenzy (tentative title) in ebook and audio; Fatal Jeopardy in print

2016
January: Fatal Scandal in print
March: Fatal Frenzy in print
May: Fatal Book 10 in ebook, audio and print: all at the same time! The holy grail!

After Book 10, all the books will be released in all formats simultaneously. So that's the deal with the Fatal Series in print and why some of the dates seem confusing. After the middle of next year, we'll be all caught up and everything will happen at the same time.

If you love the series, I hope you will talk it up among your friends who prefer their books in print and tell them to watch for Fatal Affair and Fatal Justice in print in May! If you have any questions about the Fatal Series schedule, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Partnership with Rhode Island Independent Bookstore

Marie is very excited to announce a special new partnership with her local independent bookstore, Island Books, which is now the only retail outlet in Marie's home state to carry signed copies of ALL her books in print in both stores! If you visit Rhode Island to see the places she write about, make sure you stop in at Island Books in either Middletown or Newport, RI, to pick up signed copies of your favorite titles. The 12 McCarthys of Gansett Island books are there along with the Treading Water Series, the first three Green Mountain books, the first four Fatal books and all of the single titles—with more titles to come in 2015! Find out more about the books available at Island Books by clicking here.

Remember, you can still order signed, personalized copies of most of Marie's books, including the McCarthy and Treading Water Series, via the store.

Romance to the Rescue Available Now

Get ten novels from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, including five contemporary romances and five historical romances, all featuring beloved pets. All proceeds benefit Tails of Joy Animal Rescue.

• Fool for Love by Marie Force
• If You Were Mine by Bella Andre
• The Highlander's Conquest by Eliza Knight
• Painted Montana Sky by Debra Holland
• Better than Before by Kathryn Shay
• Lily by Lauren Royal
• The Color of a Dream by Julianne MacLean
• His Forbidden Touch by Shelly Thacker
• River's Bend by JoAnn Ross
• Passion's Exile by Glynnis Campbell

The Fatal Series Has a New Look!

Check out the new look for the Fatal Series, including the cover reveal for Fatal Scandal that releases on Jan. 13. The covers will be coming in all new print editions beginning in May with Fatal Affair and Fatal Justice and then Fatal Consequences/Destiny and Fatal Flaw in June, Fatal Deception in July, Fatal Mistake in August and Fatal Jeopardy in September with more print copies in early 2016.

Dates Set for the 2015 Reader Weekend in Rhode Island

Join us in Marie's hometown of Newport, Rhode Island for the 2015 Reader Weekend on June 26-28, 2015!

This event was created in response to the readers who've expressed an interest in visiting the places Marie writes about in her books. After the success of the 2014 Reader Weekend, Marie wants to do it again in 2015! In an effort to make this year's event more affordable, the registration fee is lower and two hotels have been selected to provide a choice in lodging location and rate. 

During the course of the weekend, you'll visit one of the most popular resort destinations on the East Coast—Newport, Rhode Island! Marie's books Treading Water, Georgia on My Mind, The Fall and Love at First Flight are either set in Newport or include visits to the city. If the weather cooperates, you'll get to see Block Island, which is the inspiration for Marie's McCarthys of Gansett Island Series.

We've created this weekend with readers in mind to show you the beauty of Marie's home state and bring you a little closer to the setting of so many of her books. Each place we'll be visiting holds a special place in Marie's heart. Spend the weekend with Marie, and hear all about what’s next for all your favorite characters and series, get your books signed in person and get to know Marie! We hope you'll enjoy a taste of Rhode Island and enjoy getting to know more about Marie's muse! If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Registration  |  Hotel  |  Travel  |  Weekend Schedule

Get Signed Print Copies of Books in the Fatal and Green Mountain Series

Marie recently signed more copies of All You Need Is Love and Fatal Affair at Island Books, her local indie bookstore. If you want a signed copies of any of these titles, order them from Island Books!

• Fatal Affair
• Fatal Justice
• Fatal Consequences
• Fatal Flaw
• All You Need Is Love
• I Want To Hold Your Hand
• I Saw Her Standing There