Home What's New Today? Authors @ TRS TRS BLUE The Rainbow Studio Book-a-Day Giveaway TRS @ Twitter TRS @ Facebook Forums TRS Blog Advertising, services & ala carte Drawings & Giveaways Reviews Request a review New! Workshops About us Just Released Hosted Chats @ TRS Romance News CAPA's Feature Archives Articles Sneak Previews Search our database Writing Contests Conferences New! Facebook Share Project     The Kilted Governess - Can Duncan keep his heart and protect Eirica from the man who would steal everything?   With the world on the edge of war, a crash landing could be the least of their worries.   A sailor on leave during the cold war, what kind of trouble could he get into?   When a sentimental bridal shop owner and a ruthless developer clash, sparks fly.   What if you were honor-bound to kill the man you love?   A collection of cat-themed short, sweet romance stories.   Her land is conquered, her home taken. How can she love an enemy?   He's the one who taught her to ride. Now all he wants is to ride her.   The road to revenge led straight into his arms and bed. Will Victoria stay when she learns the truth?   BROTHERS IN ARMS Cool, distant, unattainable—the more she protests, the more they want her.   Wyatt desires submitting to a skilled Dom. Can a 1Night Stand master this big cowboy?   This time she's playing for keeps.   Sparks and tempers fly, but Dylan Garahan can't resist the urge to kiss Ronnie DelVecchio senseless.   He came to her in the night, binding her body, until she could do nothing but embrace his erotic torments...   Aslyn must succumb to the desires of the wolf that stalks her, or the were-beast who desires her.   Reuel CO469 is the first cyborg to go rogue, and none have come close to catching him...until Dalia.   If he fails in his quest, everyone will be living her worst nightmares.   A beleaguered detective falls in love with the owner of a voodoo shop after a corpse is found above her store.   A beautiful protected witness is forced to trust her life to the man who betrayed her to the mob.   A wrongly accused man with an unusual gift kidnaps the wrong woman... Feel the heat...   She escaped hell. 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We are so pleased to announce that The Romance Studio will be giving the ninth annual Cupid and Psyche Awards on Valentine's Day 2012! What are the CAPA's? They are awards given by The Romance Studio for excellence in romantic fiction. Categories have changed for the 2011 awards and include inspirational, contemporary, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romantic suspense, young adult, sci-fi, anthology, BDSM, and the Ariana Overton Award for Best Cover Art or the Ari. Only books reviewed by The Romance Studio after November 24, 2010 and prior to November 22, 2011 with a publication date during that time will be considered for the awards (with the exception of the Psyche Award see below). (Please note that overall ratings given to books in posted reviews at TRS are not indicative of book(s) strength or weakness in consideration). Winners of the CAPA's will receive the award graphic (above) for display on their web site. Reminder The Psyche Award is a category for romances that did not meet the nomination criteria but that our reviewers felt deserved special recognition. Books in this category have not previously received a CAPA award. The final awards will be announced on February 14, 2012. A nominee graphic will be available to nominees when we reopen on January 2, 2011 -- email us! Nominees will be announced at our Christmas Party on 12/23/11 and here the same day! 2011 CAPA Winners   Have your books been reviewed by The Romance Studio? Go to http://theromancestudio.com/reviewsubmissions.php today to submit your books for review and to be considered for the next CAPA awards! 2010 CAPA Winners Contemporary romance - Back in Black by Lori Foster Fantasy romance - Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews Historical romance - Dark Viking by Sandra Hill Paranormal romance - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione Romantic suspense - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb Inspirational - Love Is Blind and It Don't Pay The Bills Either by Karen Wiesner Contemporary erotic romance - All Jacked Up by Lorelei James Fantasy erotic romance - Jeweled by Anya Bast Historical erotic romance - Kismet by Monica Burns Paranormal erotic romance - Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh BDSM - Trouble in Cowboy Boots by Desiree Holt Anthology - Laced With Desire by Jaci Burton, Jasmine Haynes, Joey W. Hill and Denise Rossetti Erotic anthology - Unlaced by Jaci Burton, Jasmine Haynes, Joey Hill and Denise Rosetti Psyche - Colter's Woman by Maya Banks Favorite Author - Shelly Laurenston Favorite erotic author - Angela Knight Ari - Wolf Reborn (Anne Cain) 2009 CAPA Winners Contemporary romance - Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy Fantasy romance - Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken Historical romance - A Highlander's Temptation by Sue-Ellen Welfonder Paranormal romance - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione Romantic suspense - Fragile by Shiloh Walker Inspirational - Snow Kissed by Cindy K. Green Contemporary erotic romance - Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks Fantasy erotic romance - A Witch's Beauty by Joey W. Hill Historical erotic romance - Cry For Passion by Robin Schone Paranormal erotic romance - Death, The Vamp and His Brother by Lexxie Couper BDSM - Rodeo Heat by Desiree Holt Anthology - Double the Pleasure by Lori Foster, Deirdre Martin, Penny McCall, Jacquie D'Alessandro Erotic anthology - Unlaced by Jaci Burton, Jasmine Haynes, Joey Hill and Denise Rosetti Psyche - Seduced by Darkness by Lacey Savage Favorite Author - Lori Foster Favorite erotic author - Maya Banks Ari - A Witch's Beauty (Don Sipley) 2008 CAPA Winners Contemporary romance - Dare to Love by Jaci Burton Fantasy romance - The Dragon Master by Allyson James Historical romance - The Captive Heart by Bertice Small Paranormal romance - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden Romantic suspense - The Missing by Shiloh Walker Inspirational - Baby, Baby by Karen Wiesner Contemporary erotic romance - Stay With Me by Maya Banks Fantasy erotic romance - A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill Historical erotic romance - Jake by Beth Williamson Paranormal erotic romance - Mecury's War by Lora Leigh BDSM - Ride 'Em by Tilly Greene Anthology - Firestorm by The Changelings Erotic anthology - Unlaced by Jaci Burton, Jasmine Haynes, Joey Hill and Denise Rosetti Psyche - 'Tween Heaven and Hell by Sam Cheever Favorite Author - Christine Feehan Favorite erotic author - Lora Leigh Ari - Into The Lair 2007 CAPA Winners Contemporary romance - Making Chase by Lauren Dane Fantasy romance - Insufficient Mating Material by Rowena Cherry Historical romance - Devils on Horseback: Nate by Beth Williamson Paranormal romance - Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh Romantic suspense - Inside Man by Caitlyn Willows Inspirational - Adopting Alyssa by Denise Patrick Contemporary erotic romance - For Her Pleasure by Maya Banks Fantasy erotic romance - Prince of Spies by Bianca D'Arc Historical erotic romance - Branded by Beth Williamson Paranormal erotic romance - Fire and Rain by Lauren Dane BDSM - Members Only: Rx for Submission by Ann Jacobs Anthology - Wild, Wild Women of the West Erotic anthology - Secrets, Volume 18: Dark Secrets Psyche - Deep Magic by Joy Nash Favorite Author - Lori Foster Favorite erotic author - Lora Leigh Ari - Mirage (Anne Cain) 2006 CAPA Winners Contemporary romance - Jude's Law by Lori Foster Fantasy romance - The Phoenix Rebellion: Rising Up by Gail R. Delaney Historical romance - Thief in a Kilt by Sandy Blair Paranormal romance - The Burning by Susan Squires Romantic suspense - Taking Chase by Lauren Dane Inspirational - Chance's Return by Lucy Naylor Kubash Contemporary erotic romance - Loving Lies: The Men of Summer by Lora Leigh Fantasy erotic romance - Kismet: Aftermath by Jaci Burton Historical erotic romance - The Stranger I Married by Sylvia Day Paranormal erotic romance - Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray BDSM - Erotic Stranger by Cheyenne McCray Anthology - Viva Las Bad Boys! Erotic anthology - Ellora’s Cavemen: Dreams of the Oasis III Psyche - After Sundown: Redemption by Eden Robins Favorite Author - Christine Feehan Favorite erotic author - Lora Leigh Ari - Accidentally Yours (Trace Edward Zaber) 2005 CAPA Winners Contemporary romance - Confessions of a Wicked Woman by Susanna Carr Erotic contemporary romance - Shameless by Lora Leigh Fantasy Romance - Broken Wings by Lora Leigh Erotic fantasy romance - The King's Choice by Mandy Roth Historical romance - The Chieftain's Bride by Kate Hill Erotic historical romance - Promises Prevail by Sarah McCarty Erotic novella - Vampire Christmas by Angela Knight Paranormal romance - Dark Secret by Christine Feehan Erotic paranormal romance - The Hunters 6: Rafe and Sheila, by Shiloh Walker Romantic suspense - Hot Target by Suzanne Brockman Erotic anthology - Hard Candy New author - Erotic - Eve Vaughn BDSM - Interstellar Service and Discipline: Fallen Star by Morgan Hawke Ariana Overton Award (Ari) for Best Cover Art - I, Nefertiti (April Martinez) Psyche Award for Best Overlooked Work (has not received a CAPA previously, any genre or time frame) - Bloodlust: Conquering Mikhel Dumont by Marilyn Lee 2004 CAPA Winners Contemporary Romance - Mountain's Captive by Michelle Pillow Erotic Contemporary Romance - August Heat by Lora Leigh Fantasy Romance - To Challenge a Dragon by Shelly Laurenston Erotic Fantasy Romance - Fiery Fate by Jaci Burton Historical Romance - Lady Dragon by Jewell Mason Erotic Historical Romance - Promises Keep by Sarah McCarty Erotic Novella - Blood and Soul 1: Vampire Master by Kate Hill Paranormal Romance - Beggarman, Thief by MaryJanice Davidson Erotic Paranormal Romance - Soul Deep by Lora Leigh Romantic Suspense - Deadly Shadows by Jaycee Clark Erotic Anthology - Manaconda - Ellora's Cave New Author Traditional - Jaycee Clark New Author Erotic - Sarah McCarty BDSM - Wicked Intent by Lora Leigh Ariana Overton Award (Ari) for Best Cover Art - The Barbarian Prince - Eliza Black Psyche Award for Best Overlooked Work (has not received a CAPA previously, any genre or time frame) - Dream Lover by Jewel Adams   2003 CAPA Winners Contemporary Romance - The Ordinary Princess by Liz Fielding Erotic Contemporary Romance - Passion in Paradise: Paradise Awakening by Jaci Burton Fantasy Romance - Echoes of Angels by Caitlyn McKenna Erotic Fantasy Romance - The Wilding by Treva Harte Historical Romance - Lonesome Bride by Megan Hart Erotic Historical Romance - Winter Thaw by Jaide Fox Mainstream Romance - Tides of Autumn by Pamela Johnson Erotic Novella - Shut Up and Drive by Dakota Cassidy Paranormal Romance - Prince of the Wind by Charlotte-Boyett Compo Erotic Paranormal Romance - Before Night Falls by Jeya Jenson Romantic Suspense - Eyes of Betrayal by Patricia Rasey Erotic Anthology - Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories - Liquid Silver Books New Author Traditional - Kristy McCaffrey New Author Erotic - Cheyenne McCray BDSM - Wonderland: King of Hearts by Cheyenne McCray Ariana Overton Award (Ari) for Best Cover Art - Passion in Paradise: Paradise Awakening by Jaci Burton - Cover by Scott Carpenter

Their wolves are howling at the moon. Their human halves are on different planets.   A forbidden love, a captured heart, and the political intrigue that threatens them all.   "Semper Paratus"...they're Always Ready!   A love that reaches across the winds of time.     Trapped in a burning car, Caitlin doesn't believe the angel is real.. until her ex-lover brings her the Christmas Roses, and she remembers the crash was no accident.   Dragons of Challon Book Four. In saving her, he saved himself. ISBN 978-0-9837528-7-5   A stalker follows Penny to the warm sugary sands of the Gulf Coast. Can rekindled love protect her?   A train through time carries Molly to the past…to a lover who yearns for her.   Caught between a murderer and a ruthless saboteur, her only ally is a horse trainer she doesn't trust.   Psychic Morgan Tarrant battles evil and finds love and acceptance in a small Indiana town.     Looking for hot romance with heart? Try one of Cassandra Carr's books! Just be sure to keep a fire extinguisher close by...   The Dark Huntress meets a man whose electrifying power is a fine match to her own...   Does he love her or does he just love being with her? Available from Amazon for Kindle!       When the hunter becomes the hunted, his only hope is the vamp assassin stalking him.   If you dance with the devil, who will lead, who will follow?   A clash of wills, a riding crop... what he has to teach her will surprise them both.       Discovering her son needs a new heart, Hannah Quinn must trust ex-flame Scott McIntyre with her son's life and her heart. Copyright 2011 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited.     One Sexy Witch + One Hunky Fireman = Hot Flaming Magick.   The events spurred by a seemingly innocuous message found in a bottle washed ashore on a tiny island in the Caribbean soon set Vyper's life on its ear.   One determined woman. One stubborn male. A love that can survive the coldest day in hell.   After 4 years in a Saracen prison Luc L'villebois returns to France to find that the life he knew was gone.   Can Mick’s and Ciara’s love withstand the danger that haunts Ciara and threatens her life?     Relic, a Brethren novel, released today! See how an angel who's lost his healing mojo gets it back!     Newly re-released. Now available for just $0.99 at Amazon.   Dirty desires, dark secrets... deepest love.   Check out A Surprising Day. Book three in the hot new erotic short story series from Ava Delany.     The Memory Bouquet ~ Where the past and present collide.   "Sensual and romantic...impossible to put down" ~ The Crazy Bookworm   "I never knew time could be so much fun or hold so much peril... packed with adventure, romance, and danger." Mixed Book Bag   Kidnapping and ransoming his enemy’s daughter had an unexpected price: forbidden love.   Nashville sizzles in the summer...   FBI agent plus a runaway Mafia princess equals career suicide.   Lee Nelson didn't realize until much later that when he stopped to help two suddenly orphaned children that it would change his life. Hattie Tanner challenged him in every way, and when she dared him to kiss her, he didn't refuse. Eight years later, he still hadn't gotten the beautiful little black girl out of his head. However, now she was grown, taking care of his land and tempting him.   In this harsh world only the strong survive. Fortune sends two powerful men into her life. Men who together bring her to the pinnacle of pleasure.   Strange Neighbors series available in mass market paperback and all e-formats. "...plenty of laughs with steamy sex scenes." Publisher's Weekly   "What do you get when you cross an angel with a demon? Sex as hot as the fires of hell and Love as soft as an angel's wing.   Jenny needs another skilled cowboy around, but Gil is more than she bargained for!   When Marisa Marshall learns Lyle Cabot has returned home, the news stirs up all the painful Unfinished Business of the past. Though Marisa vows to avoid him, she can' t refuse to help his child.   2011 Launching a Star Finalist ~ Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for published authors finalist   An old fairy gate and a crusading redhead thwart "Bull" McKinley's plans for a lucrative development deal.   An undercover cop investigates the murder of his ex-partner and falls in love with the jockey he has deceived.       Knowing of his best friend Keiko' s childhood betrothal, Marcus trained himself not to consider her romantically, but when she sheds the cocoon of lifelong familial tradition his eyes are opened to true love.       The Fire Dragon by Tianna Xander.       Carlene Rivers is stunned when she wins a pub in Ireland. Everyone else is stunned when she actually goes.     When Lin Chen leaves the safety of her village in Taiwan for the snow covered flats of North Dakota, she knows her abusive ex-husband is not far behind. Can Kyle Little Eagle's love and special gifts heal her damaged heart, and soul, or does the enemy have more up his sleeve than either can imagine?   There are more rogues than heroes in this motorcycle gang, but Sassy Road is prepared to bring down a MC President at any cost.   She's looking for redemption. He doesn't believe in it.   A journalist stumbles onto the story of a lifetime. And finds herself falling in danger... 40% of the publisher's proceeds from Falling In Danger will go to The Pixie Project animal rescue.   When Caterina's sister dies, a week before her wedding, she is forced to take her place and marry a "cold-hearted rake."   Kentucky Hearts—paperback anthology of 3 e-books: Kentucky Groom, Kentucky Bride and Kentucky Heat.   She awoke in the future...slave to an alien Lord.   Available now for Nook, Kindle, e-readers or computers.   Gideon was beautiful and tormented. My obsession. I couldn't stay away...   Sara McAllister wants two things in this life: revenge and a new start for the future.   Bar owner Reece Myers wants a shot at forever with sophisticated Sydney Carson, but their lives are as different as night and day.   AFTER THE AUCTION: HUNTING FOR LOST TREASURE AND FINDING NEW ROMANCE   Two strangers wash up on the same windswept shores. Can they survive and will they fall in love?   Jade finds Reed asleep au natural and can't resist touching.     Roth just might reform some of his gunslinging ways when Lydia instigates feeling where there'd been none.   Click here to read blurb and first three chapters!