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"I can't say enough about this writer's work - pure perfection."
Old Bookbarn Gazette



Tell Me No Lies Tell Me No Lies    ISBN: 0373781040
July 2006

Dan Logan thinks he's got it all: a great job as a D.A., an ideal marriage and two children. Now he's nominated for Citizen of the Year. He has no idea his picture-perfect life is about to be shattered.

A man from Tessa Logan's sordid past is intent on getting her back. If he can't have her, he won't hesitate to expose her mistakes. One way or another, her secrets will be revealed.

Even if Dan can live with the terrible truth, can he survive Tessa's deceit?

Ties that Bind Ties That Bind    ISBN: 0425210537
June 2006

Since their divorce, Kate Renado and Reese Bishop, former spouses and law partners, would like to pretend their only remaining connection is their teenage daughter, Sofie. But a former client has just killed herself in prison, and her suicide note accuses them of unethical behavior. To clear their names, they must delve into a painful past -- uncovering not only the crime that could end their careers, but an enduring passion that seems to have survived their divorce.

A Time to Give A Time to Give   ISBN: 0373713150
December 2005

His only love sprang from his only hate... So what if Emily's pregnant with Ben's child? Or that he can't help loving her? She's still a traitor and the daughter of a traitor. And forgiveness doesn't come easily to Ben, even when she agrees to marry him. He's going to watch his wife like a hawk until he's got his business back and his child safely in his arms.

Someone to Believe In

Someone to Believe In   ISBN: 0425205304
September 2005

Bailey O'Neil goes where other angels fear to tread: the roughest neighborhoods of New York City. With a heart as big as the city itself, Bailey works to keep teens away from drugs and gang violence. And people like Senator Clay Wainwright really push Bailey's buttons--so she signs up to help his opponent's campaign. But when the governor assigns both to a gang violence task force, heated discussion soon turns to fiery passion. Now, the two will have to challenge their own beliefs--but the Senator and the Street Angel are always up for a fight...

The Firefighter Trilogy

Meet the men and women of the Hidden Cove Fire and Police Departments in the exciting new firefighter trilogy from The Berkley Publishing Group.

After the Fire After the Fire   ISBN: 0425193047
November 2003


Police Detective Megan Hale comes to town to get support for a camp for the kids of slain firefighters and police officers. She finds this and much more in Mitch Malvaso, everybody's favorite firefighter-and her soul mate.

In a second storyline, Jenn Malvaso finds herself falling for her best friend Grady O'Connor but they both fear ruining their friendship of a lifetime.

On the Line On The Line  ISBN: 0425197107
July 2004


Fire Chief Noah Callahan is fighting for his career when he's suspected of negligence and taking kickbacks. Investigator Eve Woodward is assigned to find out the truth, and along the way falls for the sexy chief.

In a second storyline, Zach Malvaso strikes up an unusual relationship with prickly female firefighter Casey Brennan. When they fall in love, things start to get complicated.

Nothing More to Lose Nothing More to Lose  ISBN: 0425201112
February 2005


Firefighter Captain Ian Woodward lost the use of his legs on September 11th and still hasn't gained back his sense of self-worth. Broadway star Lisel Loring helps him find it again, as do the recruits at the Fire Academy where he begins to work.

In a second story, optimistic, innocent Faith McPherson isn’t about to give up on tough, cynical Rick Ruscio even though he’s lost all hope in himself.



Our Two Sons Our Two Sons  ISBN: 0373712537
January 2005

Professor Jacelyn Ross will have to meet "The King"--famous Mike Kingston--eventually. It's his team tarnishing her beloved school's pristine academic reputation--all in the name of progress. She and the rest of the teaching staff don't approve of the plan at all. But Mike has more in common with Jacelyn than she would care to admit. Their commitment to their troubled sons, for starters. And the attraction that has Jacelyn seeing Mike in a whole new light.



An Impossible Mission  Harlequin eRead
January 2005

Logan Kane and Belle Sachetti were once partners in a rogue black ops organization, but they parted ways two years ago when Belle deceived Logan in the worst way, and Logan was unable to forgive her. However, they're back together--in colorful Rome--to rescue a baby and bring down a kidnapping ring. As usual, sparks fly. But will saving the child together also save their damaged relationship?



The Unknown Twin The Unknown Twin  ISBN: 0373712065
June 2004

After the death of her parents, and the betrayal of her fiancé, Lauren Conway comes to Courage Bay to start a new life. Seeking peace and quiet, she's immediately involved in a fire at the newspaper office, where she is rescued by firefighter Alex Shields. When Alex takes an interest in Lauren, she wonders if she can handle this tough, sexy smoke eater--or the series of accidents that befall her. And then Lauren must face that the man she loves was once involved with the woman who could be her twin sister.



Lipstick Chronicles

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The Lipstick Chronicles, Nov. 2003   ISBN: 0425191753
More Lipstick Chronicles, May 2004   ISBN: 0425195945

The hilariously sexy chronicle of five women at work, at play, and in love...
by Kathryn Shay, Fiona Kelly, Vivian Leiber, Lynn Emery, and Emily Carmichael


Together, they make up Allheart.com, the online greeting card company where love often falls apart, lives occasionally go awry--but friends are always there to put everything back together again... With lives in progress and love in limbo, they aren't asking for much. Just a decent man, a good cocktail, and a close friend. In the meantime, two out of three ain't bad...

“Men At Work” Volume one: When Joe invests his money in Elyssa’s company, he begins to invest his emotions in Elyssa herself. But she wants nothing to do with the handsome venture capitalist outside of business.

“Taking Care of Business” Volume two: Elyssa and Joe are a couple now, until Parker Quest, sexy young designer, comes into the picture.
Against the Odds Against the Odds  ISBN: 0373711239
Serenity House Trilogy  April 2003

Anabelle Crane fell in love with Nathan Hyde when she was eighteen and impressionable. But Nathan broke her heart, so Anabelle left her hometown hurt behind, going on to become a hard-hitting undercover cop. Now, she's back to protect the man from her past. Will Nathan, now a congressman, have this tough cop lose her heart to him again?



Opposites Attract  ISBN: 0373711239
www.eHarlequin.com  March 2003

Jase McKay and Molly Kimball couldn't be more different. That doesn't keep them from falling in love, but it does make staying together nearly impossible.



Trust in Me Trust in Me  ISBN: 0425188841
February 2003

In their youth, they were all part of the Outlaws, a gang of sorts growing up on the streets of race car town Glen Oaks. Now they’re all respected citizens, but have never cut their ties with each other. When three-time Winston Cup champ Tucker Quaid comes to try to revive Glen Oaks' flagging racing scene, he’s the catalyst which sparks romance and healing among all of them.

4 1/2 stars Top Pick RT BookClub
Five Hearts from The Romance Reader



A Place to Belong A Place to Belong  ISBN: 0373710887
Serenity House Trilogy  October 2002

A woman with a flair for attracting the wrong sort of man in the past, Darcy O'Malley's finally grown into a respectable mother and businesswoman. But when she meets bad boy Hunter Sloan and his adorable son, will she find herself falling back on old ways?



Promises to Keep Promises to Keep  ISBN: 0425185745
August 2002

Meet Secret Service agent Joe Stonehouse, a hardcore, by-the-book cop, and his young, brash partner, Luke Ludzecky, a guy who never plays by the rules. Together, they go undercover in a high school identified as a potential site for the eruption of violence. There, they meet dedicated, free-thinking principal Suzanna Quinn, and young, unsuspecting social studies teacher, Kelsey Cunningham. When Luke, posing as a student, goes undercover in Kelsey's class, sparks fly.


Reader's Gold Connection Award from The Romance Reader's Connection
Five Hearts from The Romance Reader



Practice Makes Perfect Practice Makes Perfect  ISBN: 0373710666
Serenity House Trilogy  June 2002

Pediatrician Paige Kendrick isn't looking for a man in her life, least of all Ian Chandler, the sexy OBGYN who has a reputation for always getting what he wants. This time, he wants Paige. But she learned long ago not to trust anyone, and she isn't about to start now with the hunky doctor.


4 1/2 stars RT BookClub
2002 Holt Medallion for Best Long Contemporary
nominated by RTBookClub for Best Superromance



Caught Off Guard Caught Off Guard
Archived Harlequin weekly online serial
originally displayed June '02

Visit Hyde Point, New York, the setting for Kathryn Shay's Serenity House trilogy with Practice Makes Perfect, A Place to Belong, and Against the Odds. This short 10,000 word story will introduce you to the town, the house and a few of the characters in the trilogy. It's an emotional, sexy and fully complete short story.

This segment will introduce you to the town, the house and a few characters in the trilogy. It's an emotional, sexy story of divorced couple Jill Kimball and Riley Sullivan’s reconciliation.
Fire Within The Fire Within  ISBN: 0373710186
America's Bravest: October 2001

Dr. Reed MacCauley has spent years helping firefighters deal with their problems and the stress of their jobs. But Reed--a former firefighter himself--questions his own courage. Dr. Delany Shaw is the woman who loves him, and she's trained to chase demons--even from strong, brave, stubborn men like Reed.


RT BookClub Top Pick
4 1/2 stars RT BookClub



Count on Me Count on Me   ISBN: 0373707965
Bayview Heights: March 2001

One year ago, Dr. Kurt Lansing made the biggest mistake of his life. Now he has to deal with the fallout. Unfortunately, he has to do it in the small town of Bayview, New York, where he can't avoid running into Zoe Caufield, the woman he betrayed...but never stopped loving. Zoe's friends and family are unforgiving, and her students are out for revenge--a situation that almost leads to tragedy.


4 1/2 Stars RT BookClub Top Pick


A Christmas Legacy A Christmas Legacy   ISBN: 037370948
The Riverbend Series: November 2000

When his father betrayed him, Jacob Steele left Riverbend, vowing never to return. Fifteen years later, he's back to claim the inheritance he doesn't want but definitely needs. He's also making sure his maiden aunts are protected from Kate McMann. Jay knows Kate is up to something...but he isn't prepared for what he discovers.


4 1/2 Stars RT BookClub Top Pick


Finally a Family Finally a Family  ISBN: 0373709080
April 2000

Alexis Castle comes to Catasaga Lake to investigate Guardian Flight's grant status and to spend the summer getting close to her teenage daughter. There she meets Spence Keagan, Guardian's chief pilot--and a man who'd love the chance to be with his own estranged son. Gradually, their business relationship turns to love. But before they can build a new family together, they both have to learn what family means.


"Kathryn Shay's...honesty of character and realism of her stories represent some of the best romance has to offer." --All About Romance Review


Code of Honor Code of Honor  ISBN: 0373708823
America's Bravest: January 2000

Lieutenant Jake Scarlatta has always believed that firefighting is about teamwork. Now Chelsea Whitmore, one of the best firefighters in his crew--and the woman he's beginning to love--needs his support. But helping Chelsea clear her name means implicating one of his men.


4 1/2 Stars RT BookClub Top Pick


The Man Who Loved Christmas The Man Who Loved Christmas   ISBN: 0373708777
America's Bravest: December 1999

Dylan's a risk-taker and fights fires by confronting danger head-on. Beth instructs her recruits at the Fire Academy that caution and safety is the credo of a good firefighter. So when Dylan comes to teach at the academy, the clash is inevitable. But so is the attraction between them...


Holt Medallion, Best Long Contemporary, The Francis Award Best Series Romance


Feel the Heat Feel the Heat   ISBN: 0373708718
America's Bravest: November 1999

When firefighter Francesca Cordaro saves Alex Templeton's life, the result is instant sparks. But Francey knows the rule: firefighters who don't want to get hurt shouldn't get involved with outsiders. Unfortunately, Alex doesn't believe in rules. And he can't understand why a woman as brave as Francey won't take a chance on love.


RT BookClub Best Superromance


Because it's Christmas Because It's Christmas   ISBN: 0373708157
Bayview Heights: December 1998

To most people in the small town of Bayview Heights, high school principal Seth Taylor's a hero. But Seth's never forgiven himself for a mistake he made years ago. And neither has Lacey Cartwright--the woman he's falling in love with. Seth's "mistake" cost her and her family dearly. But that's all in the past--or is it?


"The rich characterization and emotional intensity will make you pull out a hanky for more than one intensely moving scene." --RT BookClub Review


Cop of the Year Cop of the Year   ISBN: 0373707746
Bayview Heights: February 1998

Captain Mitch Lansing would like to help the troubled teens in Cassie Smith's high school class--but it means facing painful memories that Mitch has avoided for years. Yet Mitch finds he needs the kids--and their teacher--as much as they need him.


RT BookClub Best Superromance, RT BookClub Gold Medal


Just One Night Just One Night   ISBN: 0373707606
October 1997

Annie Montgomery had married Zach straight out of college--an exciting and passionate lover, but a less-than-perfect husband. Six years after their divorce came disaster, and suddenly only Annie could help him through the night. Now she's going to have his baby...and Zach wants Annie back.


"Just One Night is a book that readers better purchase early because it will fly off the shelf and be almost impossible to obtain within a week." --Affaire de Coeur Review 5 1/2 stars


Michael's Family Michael's Family   ISBN: 0373707274
February 1997

The last thing widower Luke Rayburn expects--or welcomes--is his adopted son Michael's request to find his birth mother. Sixteen years ago, the adoption was arranged by Luke's mother and her closest friend. Now the boy's request has brought beautiful, haunted Meredith Hunter into their lives. And with Meredith comes a secret that could destroy them all.


Golden Leaf Best Long Contemporary, Golden Quill Award Best Long Contemporary


Suitable Bodyguard
A Suitable Bodyguard, cover2


A Suitable Bodyguard   ISBN: 0373707096
September 1996

Ex-police officer Cord McKay has come home to the small town where he was born. The last thing he wants is to act as bodyguard to Stacey Webb, whose father chased Cord out of town as a teenager. But Stacey's in real danger. And even though she doesn't remember what happened eighteen years ago, Cord does...


RT BookClub Best Superromance


Father Factor
Special Release Father Factor
The Father Factor   ISBN: 0373706596
September 1995 (special second release, summer 2001)

Nick DiMarco seems determined to prove he can handle everything--his career, his home, his children. But the troubled DiMarco kids--and their stubborn father--have found a special place in Amanda's heart.


RT BookClub Best First Series Romance, RT BookClub Gold Medal, Holt Medallion, Best Long Contemporary


New talent Kathryn Shay bursts onto the scene with THE FATHER FACTOR, an emotionally gripping story with brilliant characterization and sparkling touches of humor. Ms. Shay tackles a difficult topic with extreme grace and style. Don't miss this author's first outing.
--RT BookClub




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