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Shelly Thacker

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USA Today bestselling author Shelly Thacker has earned lavish praise from Publishers Weekly, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Detroit Free Press and The Oakland Press, who have called her historical romance novels “innovative,” “addictive,” “steamy” and “powerful.”

A two-time RWA RITA Award finalist, Shelly has won numerous other honors for her novels, including a National Readers' Choice Award, several Romantic Times Certificates of Excellence, and five straight KISS Awards for her outstanding heroes. The Detroit Free Press has twice placed her romances on their annual list of the year's best.

When she’s not at the computer, you’ll find Shelly reading with her kids, knitting in local cafes, or kickboxing at the gym. She lives in Minneso ...more

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It’s a Hot KU Summer!

Just in time for summer vacations and beach reading, I’m excited to announce that ALL of my books are now FREE to read in Kindle Unlimited! KU members, starting today you can fill your Kindle with enough dreamy, steamy historical romances to keep you entertained all summer long. Whether you love daring medieval knights, dashing Regency lords, or hot cowboys, you’ll find plenty to enjoy–all FRE

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Shelly Thacker’s books

Average rating: 3.84 · 15,153 ratings · 1,279 reviews · 17 distinct works • Similar authors

	Forever His (Stolen Brides, #2) 3.94 avg rating — 3,232 ratings — published 1993 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ten Shades of Sexy 3.02 avg rating — 2,727 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	His Stolen Bride (Stolen Brides, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 1,898 ratings — published 1991 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	His Forbidden Touch (Stolen Brides, #3) 4.05 avg rating — 1,802 ratings — published 1997 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	His Captive Bride (Stolen Brides, #4) 3.86 avg rating — 1,731 ratings — published 1998 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Run Wild (Escape with a Scoundrel, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,498 ratings — published 1996 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Scoundrel Earl (Escape with a Scoundrel #2) 4.11 avg rating — 559 ratings — published 1992 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	After Sundown 4.17 avg rating — 395 ratings — published 1999 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Scoundrel's Kiss (Escape with a Scoundrel, #4) 4.27 avg rating — 369 ratings — published 1994 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bodyguards 3.88 avg rating — 340 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Letters From Berlin: A Story Of War, Survival, And The Redeeming Power Of Love And Friendship

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Still Life With Murder (Nell Sweeney Mysteries, #1)

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“Would a dead man touch you like this?”
― Shelly Thacker, His Captive Bride

tags: historical, romance, vikings

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“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is not. ~ Henry van Dyke”
― Shelly Thacker, Forever His

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“Beware, lion’s lady, for your predator is hungry tonight. He may not wait long before devouring you.” “Devouring me?” she asked, challenge gleaming in her eyes. “What if I devour him first?”
― Shelly Thacker, Forever His

tags: historical-romance, king, knights, moon-magic, moonchild, time-travel-romance

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“When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
― Arthur Conan Doyle, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

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