Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist by Dorothy Gilman, 215 pages

 Working with her retired CIA friend John Farrell, Mrs. Pollifax must smuggle a manuscript out of Jordan, a document that encodes the shocking truth of Saddam Hussein's reign.

Hardly are the two airborne when the coils of Middle Eastern intrigue begin to unwind. Mrs. Pollifax's seatmate is not the affable Arab businessman he pretends to be. It is not imagination that persuades Mrs. P. that wherever they go, she and Farrell are followed. To elude their pursuers in such a politically volatile country isn't easy. In fact, it can be downright deadly...

The Beast Within by Serena Valentino, 215 pages

The tale is as old as time; a cruel prince is transformed into a beast. A lovely maiden comes into this monster's life. He is transformed by her compassion, and the love he feels for her in return. The two live happily ever after.
But any tale, especially one as storied as Beauty and the Beast's, has been told many different times, and in many different ways. No matter which version one hears, the nagging question remains; what was it that transformed the prince into the beast we are introduced to? This is one version, pulled from the many passed down through the ages. It's a story of vanity and arrogance, of love and hatred, of beastliness, and, of course, of beauty.

The Average Girl by Angelina Goode, 215 pages

A fun, fast read I enjoyed while Samantha was in voice and dance lessons. Olivia Fowler's job is helping everyday people enjoy a "chance" encounter with the celebrity of their choice. But when a chance encounter has her falling into the arms of superstar Alexander Young, she must choose between her job or falling into his sexy arms.
This was light-hearted and sweet, and lots of fun.