by Kij Johnson (2003)
A tortoiseshell cat whose family is destroyed in a fire that devastated most of the Imperial City embarks on a remarkable journey in search of her identity and soul, attracting the attention of ancient gods who transform her into Kagaya-hime, a woman-warrior.
Penny McCall
Behavioral psychologist Norah MacArthur leads a quiet, clinical, solitary life-until her con artist father is released from jail. FBI agent Trip Jones is sent to protect her and realizes that behind her psycho-babble and ugly suits there's something special-maybe a real life study in love.
Joan Hohl
WHEN THREE INDEPENDENT WOMEN... Stranded at a remote ski lodge in a blinding blizzard, Jennifer Lengle seeks shelter and warmth, never expecting to find both in the arms of sophisticated, seductive stranger Adam Banner. But Adam isn't looking for a forever kind of woman...or is he? MEET THREE IRRESISTIBLY SEXY MEN... Ben Larkin thrives when the stakes are high. But what are the odds that he'll convince Victoria Sweigart to take a chance on him? After vowing never to trust a handsome stranger again, Victoria is on the verge of a fresh start--only to find herself helplessly drawn to Ben. SOMETHING SPECIAL IS BOUND TO HAPPEN! Dr. Helen Cassidy has vowed never to marry, but a certain charismatic bachelor is determined to change her mind. For Marshall Kirk has finally found the woman he intends to make his wife--and whatever Marsh wants, Marsh gets.
Rosamunde Pilcher
Every family hides something, but Flora Waring discovered a devastating deception in hers. At twenty-two she learned she had an identical twin, Rose, who lived with the mother Flora didn't remember at all. And when Flora ended up impersonating the high-spririted, spoiled Rose, she would have to face how cruel lies can be. When she agreed to accompany Rose's fiance to meet his grandmother in a picturesque town on the Scottish coast, she would quickly fall in love with the lush green countryside, the Armstrong family, and a rare, wonderful man. But she would also confront Rose's shocking secrets and a betrayal that could break her heart.
Danielle Steel
Determined to get married despite parental disapproval, young architect Michael Hillyard and artist Nancy McAllister are separated just before their wedding by a cruel deception, and each pursues a new life, until they are reunited by fate.