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Attempted Matrimony
by Joanna WayneUNBREAKABLE VOWSA string of murders reunited homicide detective Dallas Mitchell with a woman he'd tried to forget. Years had passed, but the passion was still there. Only, this time it was fraught with danger. Because Nicole Lancaster was a married woman, and Dallas was a cop hunting for the worst serial killer Louisiana had ever seen-a man who just might be her new husband.Nicole had always been out of the lawman's league, and she had every reason not to trust him, not to forgive him.... But Dallas had precious little time to convince Nicole that she needed to leave her house-before death parted them for good.
Intimate Strangers
by Rebecca YorkSHE WAS HIS FANTASY...The nightly dreams of making love to Molly Dumont had been Mike Randall's lifeline during the five long years of his wrongful imprisonment for murdering his wife. But released now on an overturned conviction, he changed his name-and his face-and the new Mark Ramsey wanted only revenge.Everything about Perry's Cove, N.C., was the same as Mark remembered, including the good-ol'-boy sheriff who'd put him away. And Molly Dumont. In the flesh, she was better than in his fantasies-and harder to resist. But as Mark closed in on the real killer, he faced the question that burned in his gut: Was Molly the enticing innocent he remembered-or was she part of the conspiracy?
Sarah's Secrets
by Lisa ChildsEVERY WOMAN HAS HER MYSTERYAnd Sarah Mars-Hutchins had more than one secret to keep. But her tumultuous past caught up with the young widow in the flesh when a devastatingly handsome former FBI agent came to question her. Royce "The Tracker" Graham was dangerous to the safe little world Sarah had created for herself and her son in the tiny town of Winter Falls, Michigan. Someone wanted to remove Sarah from her child's life, yet Royce was there, foiling kidnapping attempts and murderous plots...all the while disarming her with his sultry midnight kisses. But could Royce unlock the secrets of Sarah's heart before it was too late?
Rocky Mountain Maverick
by Gayle WilsonMISSION PROFILETHE AGENT: Michael WellesleyHIS MOTTO: "Trust no one."VITAL STATS: 6'3''; sea-blue eyes; tall, dark and deadlyTHE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover cowboyTHE COMPLICATION: Nicola CarsonConfidential agent Michael Wellesley had his mission to infiltrate a powerful senator's ranch under control-until he unmasked one sweetly sexy impostor! Nicola Carson's brilliant disguise as a boyish ranch hand couldn't hide her femininity from Michael's razor-sharp senses. She claimed the senator wanted her dead, and she was hiding in plain sight to find out why. Taking on an inexperienced partner wasn't in Michael's plan, but with Nicola's precious life in his hands, the maverick agent realized the time had come to improvise....
The Butler's Daughter
by Joyce SullivanTO WED AND PROTECTWhen she was entrusted with the young Collingwood heir, Juliana Goodhew never anticipated the atrocious murder of the toddler's parents or the reality of running for her life, baby in tow. Now she had no choice but to place her trust-and her life-in the hands of Hunter Sinclair, the enigmatic man who offered her every means of protection, even marriage.A wedded alliance with her reclusive guardian would reveal scandalous secrets and draw the killer from the shadows. But would the seductive lure of her brooding husband's kiss prove to be the greatest danger of all?
Incriminating Passion
by Ann Voss PetersonDEFENDING THE INNOCENTSomeone was trying to kill Andrea Kirkland. And with good reason. For she was the only witness to a murder. A murder her mind refused to recall. A murder assistant D.A. John Cohen needed her to remember so that she could testify and put an end to the threats, the danger. Until then, John felt duty bound to protect her. Just until the murderer was found, he told himself. After all, she was his key witness. But once the passion exploded between them, the rugged D.A. came to realize that his key witness had come to mean so much more....
Semiautomatic Marriage
by Leona KarrONE DAY THEY WERE STRANGERS AND THE NEXT THEY WERE HUSBAND AND WIFE!After Carolyn Leigh learned that the grandfather she never knew had died and left her a fortune, she discovered that he might actually have been murdered-and only she could help find the killer. But first she'd have to consent to "marry" Adam Lawrence, the sexy agent assigned to the case.There was no denying the attraction between them, but they couldn't let love get in the way of the case. After all, solving this mystery was personal-for both of them. Could they unmask the killer before the killer revealed their covert conjugal bliss?
Special Agent Nanny
by Linda O. JohnstonMISSION PROFILETHE AGENT: Shawn JamesonHIS MOTTO: "Where there's smoke, there's fire."VITAL STATS: 5'11''; cool blue eyes; white-hot smileTHE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover nannyTHE COMPLICATION: Dr. Kelley StantonTough-guy agent Shawn Jameson work in a hospital day care? If it would help him to catch an arsonist, he'd give it a shot. Rumors hinted that Dr. Kelley Stanton had torched hospital records to cover up a mistake. But the beautiful doc didn't fit the profile-and Shawn's protective instincts went on red alert.With her reputation in shreds and her daughter in danger, Kelley couldn't afford to notice the handsome day-care worker. Trusting the sexy stranger could be her downfall-but with their first explosive kiss, Kelley knew it would be worth going down in flames....
Operation Bassinet
by Joyce Sullivan"YOUR DAUGHTER IS NOT YOUR BIOLOGICAL CHILD."Detective Mitch Halloran's words were enough to shatter a single mom's world. And as much as Stef Shelton wanted to fight his accusation and disprove his claim, the quest to locate her missing child proved as irresistible as the allure of Mitch's blond good looks. Wasn't he the last man she should trust? His investigation had destroyed the family she'd worked so hard to create. But now, in spite of her fears, she'd accepted his assistance in the search for her daughter. Did she dare submit to the beguiling comfort of his embrace?
Cowboy PI
by Jean BarrettCOWBOY UNDER HER COVERS?Driving cattle across mountainous Colorado terrain to gain an inheritance she didn't even want was not Samantha Howard's idea of a good time. Especially since someone was dead set against her inheriting her grandfather's ranch. A menacing presence overshadowed the drive, and the murderous threats against her became all too real....Then Roark Hawke, the lean-hipped, sexy rancher and sometime private investigator hired to protect her, ambled into her life. He was everything Samantha hated in a man-a cowboy with ranching in his blood. Neither one expected the irresistible passion that arose between them, even as the danger mounted. But when separated by a killer's last, desperate act, could Roark save the woman he had come to love?
Familiar Double
by Caroline BurnesPICTURE PURRRFECTSomeone wanted gorgeous stunt double Nicole Paul out of the picture in more ways than one. Except Familiar, the crime-solving black cat, knew only her rugged boss, Jax McClure, believed she was being framed for a jewel theft. But with Jax's wary heart and Nicole's family secrets, Familiar had his paws full for sure! Yet while the curious cat was a comfort to Nicole, it was Jax's solid, steady presence that she needed to face terrifying accusations. It was in his arms that she found total safety...and simmering passion. But could they prevent the real thief from getting away with murder?
Randall Renegade
by Judy ChristenberryRANDALL HONOR demanded that Jim Randall help the only woman to break his heart. Patience Anderson's child's life was at stake--so Jim swept back into her life, secreting her and her son high in the mountains to protect them from a dangerous enemy.RANDALL PRIDE prevented Jim from giving in to his desire for Patience. As the threat neared, Jim convinced himself it was fear-not passion-that drove her into his embrace. But just as it seemed they had eluded their foe, Patience's life was threatened once more.RANDALL DESTINY had been determined. And now two souls would battle the odds to form a union no evil could destroy.
Under His Protection
by Amy J. FetzerHE WAS SWORN TO UPHOLD THE LAWDetective Nash Couviyon never let emotion interfere with duty. But when his former flame Lisa Bracket was the victim of a frame-up, he knew he had to help her clear her name. Although Nash had thought he'd never see Lisa again, desire for her had always burned inside him. To the untrained eye she looked guilty. However, Nash knew Lisa was innocent of murder, and when she became the victim of a series of attacks, he knew his instincts had proved right. Now the only way to keep her safe and draw out the true killer was to place Lisa under his protection. But did duty alone motivate him or did he hope to rekindle the love they'd once shared?
Heir to Secret Memories
by Mallory KaneA MAN ON A MISSIONAfter he was brutally attacked and left for dead, Jay Wellcome had lost all of his memories. But even his amnesia couldn't erase the haunting image of a nameless beauty.... Though Jay never anticipated they'd ever come face-to-face, Paige Reynolds appeared before him like a beautiful apparition. Except he didn't-couldn't-remember her, his fingers burned with the knowledge of the curves of her body.Paige tearfully claimed that her young daughter had been kidnapped. She needed him, and her vulnerability guaranteed his protection. And now nothing would stop him from tracking a killer-especially when he learned that her child was also his....
Just Past Midnight
by Amanda StevensTHE DARKEST PART OF THE NIGHT IS THE MOST DANGEROUSStalked for years, Dr. Darian West has become an emotional recluse, a woman at the mercy of a skilled killer. Threats to her family have kept her silent, but every man who has become involved with Darian has paid the same fatal price. All but closed off from life, she lives a solitary existence until a chance meeting puts her next suitor in harm's way....Convinced his brother died at Darian's hands, Richard Berkley has vowed to avenge his death. He'll stop at nothing until he exposes the wealthy psychologist's deepest secrets...and her darkest fantasies. But as passion erupts, the killer lurks in the darkness, waiting until...Just Past Midnight...to strike.
Bravo Unwrapped
by Christine RimmerShe's got issues with the Christmas issueAs editor of Alpha, the ultimate men's magazine, B. J. Carlyle is out to prove to her father, the publisher, that she's got what it takes to become editor in chief-even if it means swallowing her pride and getting her ex, Buck Bravo, for December's cover story.Landing the bestselling author, adventurer and man of the hour is a coup; the competition would kill to get the exclusive. But Buck is insisting that B.J. spend the next two weeks with him in the Sierra Mountains and write the story herself. B.J. agrees, but she's not going to tell Buck she suspects she's pregnant with his baby.B.J.'s out to get her story.She doesn't need Buck thinking she's out to get her man.
The Texas Brand: The Homecoming
by Maggie ShayneLONG-LOST HEIRESS...After witnessing a brutal crime, Jasmine Jones left town with nothing but her seven-year-old son and the building blocks of a whole new identity. And although she hadn't meant to deceive the close-knit Texas Brands, claiming to be their long-lost relative, Jenny Lee, was her only chance at survival. Jasmine thought her secret was safe-until one Brand started asking questions....COME HOME?Luke Brand recognized fear, and this woman was practically shaking in her stilettos. But the woman's blinding beauty and her desperate pleas for protection soon obscured Luke's quest for the truth. Luke knew protecting her was only asking for trouble, but sometimes a Brand's gotta do what a Brand's gotta do.
Angel Meets the Badman
by Maggie ShayneTHE TAMING OF THE BAD BOYJake Nash had hoped his reputation would send her running right out of the bayou, because he knew damn well that a hardened ex-con like himself was the last thing a sweet little schoolteacher like Sara Brand needed.But she did need him. She needed him to ease the haunting memories and to keep her safe from the killer shadowing her. She needed the bad boy to be her hero. And he needed her, too-to show him that it didn't matter how bad he thought he was...because they could be oh, so good together.
A Thanksgiving To Remember
by Margaret WatsonA KILLER IS ON THE LOOSE...A MAN WITH NO MEMORY STANDS ACCUSED...ONE NURSE PUTS HER LIFE ON THE LINE...No one knew who "Tom Flynt" was. But Tina White, the nurse tending to the amnesiac patient, was certain of one thing. His warm brown eyes could not be those of a cold-blooded killer-or could they? Under that gruff yet impressively muscular exterior lurked a gentle man. And with the tender kisses and seductive caresses Tom began sharing with her, Tina sensed she was in danger of losing her heart. Could discovering his true identity imperil her life, as well...?
The Return of Luke McGuire
by Justine DavisYOU ALWAYS WANT...Luke McGuire was everything shy Amelia Blair had been fascinated by as a girl but too terrified to go near. And now here she was, the only person in the whole town decent enough to give him the time of day, caring enough to stand up for him...brave enough to get close.WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVELuke didn't need the town's nasty stares to know that Amelia was offlimits. But then, reformed or not, he'd never been one to abide by the rules. He only hoped that the quiet beauty would fall for the man he had become instead of the one he used to be.
The Lawman Meets His Bride
by Meagan MckinneyONE OF THE GO0D GUYS?Dark, dangerous and nursing a bullet wound, Quinn Loudon didn't look like an assistant U.S. attorney-nor did he act like one. In fact, he'd kidnapped Constance Adams at gunpoint. Yet instead of fearing for her life, she found herself falling under his spell.Fresh from Washington, D.C., Quinn had fast learned things were different here in the Wild West. Now a fugitive from the very law he'd sworn to uphold, he knew he had to clear his name-and convince this woman to share it before his time ran out....
The Virgin Beauty
by Claire KingTHE 6'2" VIRGINThe new town veterinarian had a lot to offer-striking good looks, sharp wit and a fantastic intellect. Yet so far, no man had been able to see beyond Grace McKenna's considerable height. So the virginal beauty couldn't contain her amazement when rancher Daniel Cash paid her some much-needed attention. Trouble was, she didn't know if Daniel's attraction was real-or motivated by a startling situation.Grace knew that only she could save Daniel's family name. And as she fought to keep herself out of temptation's way, she also fought her feminine need to give in to her own desires. Could she trust Daniel with her most precious gift and embrace her womanhood for once...for always...forever?
The Wildes of Wyoming--Hazard
by Ruth LanganMARRIAGE HAZARDFrom his very first glance at doe-eyed Dr. Erin Ryan, desire gripped millionaire rancher Hazard Wilde. But that didn't mean he'd signed up for family and forever. He believed in land, family legacy...and passion. Nothing more. A veterinarian, Erin was there to unravel the mysterious illness that had descended upon his herd, and if they found pleasure in an embrace or a kiss, well, that was only temporary! She was intellect and soft curves; he was saddle smarts and rough edges. But as passion engulfed them, danger crept closer. Seems the trouble with his cattle was no accident...and evil threatened Erin next. Was the resounding drumbeat of Hazard's heart a noble determination to protect a lady in peril...or was it love?
Daddy by Choice (Maternity Row #4)
by Paula Detmer RiggsSECOND CHANCE...Dr. Luke Jarrod remembered Madelyn Foster as a seventeen-year-old beauty with whom he'd shared one night of stolen passion. Nine months too late, he returned to discover she'd had his child but had been forced to give their daughter away. Now, after twenty years, Madelyn was back in his life, pregnant again, and needing his help desperately. Luke knew this was his chance to make good on the one truly wonderful thing that had ever happened to him. This amazing woman deserved a knight in shining armor. Could the wary Luke be both a father to her baby-and a man worthy of her precious love?
Cinderella and the Spy
by Sally Tyler HayesA WOMAN WORTH WAITING FOR...Undercover Agent Joshua Carter had only wanted to help sweet Amanda Wainwright. Instead, her being seen with him had put the shy secretary's life in danger...and under his twenty-four-hour protection.But from the moment virginal Amanda stepped into the playboy's apartment, it was Josh's life that was on the line, because he still remembered one long-ago, stolen kiss. And although Josh had tried to act honorably by giving Amanda space, her fragile vulnerability still called to him and awakened every male instinct. Now Josh wanted a future. Could he make this inexperienced beauty see beneath the playboy facade to a heart that beat true blue?