For some, New Years Eve is a night of magic and romance, to others a night to start anew, but it is always a night of promise, especially when you have three authors with as much talent as these stars of the genre.

In Stephanie Laurens Scandalous Lord Dere, the new year begins on an unusual note. Lord Dere awakens in the bed of a stunning redhead who seduced him years ago. Now they are compromised. But can he get the reluctant lady to the alter?

With their elopement stopped, Rachel and Jason vow their love will never die. But time changes many things. Can love be rekindled on a magical New Years Eve in The Last Love Letter, beautifully wrought by Victoria Alexander?

Weve all dreamed of going to our high school reunion and being so gorgeous everyone, especially that special guy, will stop dead in their tracks. But thats not quite what happens in Rachel Gibsons Now and Forever.

If you need a break from the holidays, this anthology will make you smile, replenish you and inspire hope for the new year! SENSUAL (Dec., 400 pp., $5.99)

—Kathe Robin