My to-be-read pile of books, which runs in the dozens and is always teetering dangerously out of control, is about to grow some more. Several books I’ve been waiting a long time to read are coming out in November, and I can’t wait. My great friend and co-workshop presenter, Eve Silver, who writes dark historical gothics for Kensington?s Zebra imprint, has a new book this month. HIS DARK KISS tells the story of governess Emma Parrish, who heads to creepy Manorbrier castle with its forbidden Round Tower to care for Lord Anthony Craven’s young son. Of course weird things happen in the castle even as she falls under Craven’s spell? I just love this Jane Eyre scenario, and can’t wait to see what Eve does with it. The book is sure to be as atmospheric, dark, and sensual her first novel, DARK DESIRES.

Another great new friend of mine, Patricia Sargeant, debuts with her first book for Kensington/Dafina this month: YOU BELONG TO ME. Patricia writes sensual romantic suspense, and YOU BELONG TO ME reunites science fiction writer Nicole Collins and her former husband, Malcolm Bryant, who?s adapting her first book into a movie. But when a deranged fan endangers Nicole’s life, everyone’s plans change and old passions rise to the surface?

Finally, one of my new favorite authors, perennial bestseller Anne Stuart, also has a book out in November: COLD AS ICE. Speaking of gothics, Stuart writes what I call contemporary romantic suspense gothics, where the hero is REALLY dark and may or may not also be the bad guy. This time out, Stuart tells the story of attorney Genevieve Spencer, who thought she was simply delivering documents to billionaire Harry Van Dorn’s yacht for signature. Little does she know Van Dorn is a sicko who has other plans for her. Riding to the rescue is personal assistant Peter Jensen, who apparently - according to Publishers Weekly - uses his sexuality to control both men and women. Hmmm? Gotta go. I’ve got lots of reading to do.