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TORONTO and NEW YORK, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Harlequin and HarperCollins Publishers today announced the launch of Harlequin Audio, a new imprint that will produce audio versions of Harlequin titles. The imprint will release its first titles on June 30, 2015.

"We are excited to be producing our own audio titles," said Craig Swinwood, Publisher and CEO of Harlequin. "The audio format has been experiencing tremendous growth recently and Harlequin authors will benefit greatly from this new distribution outlet."

Harlequin Audio, in conjunction with HarperAudio, will work directly with digital audio distributors to provide full distribution to the retail and library markets. Furthermore, Harlequin Audio will distribute physical CD versions of all titles through relationships with Blackstone Audio and Midwest Tape.

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