TORONTO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ - Harlequin Enterprises Limited announced the purchase of the assets of BET BOOKS, the publishing arm of Black Entertainment Television. The new ownership deal is expected to close November 30, 2005. BET Books is the leading publisher of African American women's fiction, including its inspirational book line- New Spirit. This merger is expect to enhance the position of Harlequin within a strong growth segment in the US book market.