It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
Stephanie Bond
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25
Catalog books
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7
Works
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1999 to 2024
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Stephanie Bond writes sharp, witty romantic suspense and women's fiction that leans into spirited heroines and messy, entertaining situations. Kill the Competition showcases her brisk pacing and comic instincts, following a determined protagonist whose plans clash with unexpected complications and romantic tension.
Bond pairs breezy dialogue with high-stakes everyday dilemmas, making emotional stakes feel immediate without slowing the plot. Readers can expect clever banter, plot twists, and a focus on relationships tested under pressure rather than melodrama or longwinded exposition.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Quirky small-town settings • Romantic suspense with humor • Strong-willed heroines
Genres and themes: Romantic suspense • Contemporary romance • Lighthearted mystery
Who this author is best for: Readers who like romance with a dash of danger and playful, character-driven plots will enjoy these books.
Start with the standalone thriller listed here to sample Bond's mix of humor and suspense before exploring other titles.
Top Books To Start With
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Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008 • 217 pages.
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Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment
readers who want a faster first book
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Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment
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Harlequin • 2006 • standard commitment
It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
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[Stephanie Bond Incorporated] • 2013 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2013 • 197 pages.
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Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2012 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2012 • 400 pages.
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Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2011 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2011 • 400 pages.
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MIRA • 2009 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2009 • 347 pages.
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Harpercollins • 2006 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 372 pages.
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Avon Books • 2005 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 384 pages.
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More Books By Stephanie Bond
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Harpercollins • 2004
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Harpercollins • 2004
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Harpercollins • 2003
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St. Martin's Paperbacks • 2001
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Harlequin Mills & Boon, Limited • 2001
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Too Hot To Sleep (Blaze) (Temptation, 787)
Harlequin Books • 2000
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Harlequin Books • 1999
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Stephanie Bond, Incorporated • 2024
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Harlequin Enterprises ULC • 2013
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Mills & Boon • 2013
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24fl Harlequin National Consumer Promotion
Silhouette Books • 2003
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24ppk Harlequin National Consumer Promotion
Silhouette Books • 2003