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Nowhere To Hide
by Debby GiustiHer husband was murdered. Now someone's trying to kidnap her son. If she'd arrived a moment later, her husband's killer would have taken her son away forever. Fearful the perpetrator would return, Lydia Sloan fled to an island of refuge off the Georgia coast. As she attempted to unravel the tangle of lies left by her husband, Lydia knew that with the murderer only a step behind, her son was far from safe. Matt Lawson, the fiercely handsome security guard, seemed to be the only one she could trust with her secret. Yet as danger rose with the evening tide, Lydia was left with nowhere to hide.
The Sound of Secrets
by Irene BrandA NOTE FROM NERISSA BLANCHARDNow that my twin has found love, she wants me to be as happy as she is. She doesn't know how blue coming home to this empty house makes me. And our poor mother--I found her in the library, murdered. I'm thankful that Drew Lancaster was one of the first officers on the scene. He's encouraging and supportive (and he's handsome, too!). Lately, I've been hearing strange things around the house, and I worry that Mother's killer--or maybe someone else--is trying to push me over the edge of madness.
Dangerous Season
by Lyn CoteAs sheriff of his Wisconsin hometown, Keir Harding hoped to finally put his troubled past behind him--until a vindictive arsonist threatened the seaside community's summer season. Determined to catch the criminal, Keir enlisted the aid of Audra Blair, a woman close to the two teen suspects. Starting her own business had taken a leap of faith, and Audra was proud of her bustling waterfront café. Keir's quiet Christian beliefs and strong presence tempted the single mother to believe in the healing power of love. With the arsonist's sights set on Audra, she might pay the ultimate price for getting involved with Keir.
Pursuit of Justice
by Pamela TracySHE WAS IN THE WRONG PLACE--FOR THE RIGHT REASONS. While helping the police bust a drug ring, Rosa Cagnalia witnessed a murder--one she was now being framed for. Officer Samuel Packard hauled her in, only to see another cop--his former partner--take her from the precinct without cause. So he followed. Betraying a friend went against Sam's beliefs, but he suspected that something was going on, and that Rosa just might be innocent. The dangerous predicament he discovered her in only cemented his desire to help. Now, if only he could get his beautiful suspect to cooperate. . . .
Shadows of Truth
by Sharon MignereyOnly one thing could bring DEA agent Micah McLeod back to Carbondale, Colorado: Rachel Neesham being in danger. Months before, Rachel's antique shop had been a front for crime, and she'd been a suspect. Micah went undercover to seek the truth and found out Rachel was innocent--but not before casting a veil of suspicion that destroyed her reputation. Yet in the process, he'd fallen for her. Now, with her business ruined and her faith shattered, the real criminals were after her and her two children. Micah vowed to keep them safe at any cost. Would Rachel forgive and forget? Her life depended on it.
So Dark the Night
by Margaret DaleyOn a tragic night, photographer Emma St. James lost not only her vision, but her memory. The police believed she'd witnessed her beloved brother's murder, but her mind refused to remember. She was lost and alone, until a stranger reached out with a touch she couldn't see. Rev. Colin Fitzpatrick would never forget the moment he saw Emma's lovely face just seconds before she ran out in front of his car. She'd been fleeing something--or someone--but she was his responsibility now. But with the killers desperate to find Emma, it would take divine intervention to keep them both alive.
Never Say Die and Whistleblower
by Tess GerritsenNEVER SAY DIETwenty years after her father's plane crashed, Willy Jane Maitland travels to Asia to track his final moves. She recognizes the danger, but her search for the truth is the only thing that matters. Former army officer Guy Barnard knows the mystical land so unfamiliar to Willy--and Willy knows she couldn't go on without him. But in a place where truth has many faces, she suspects Guy has hidden motives. What she couldn't have prepared for are the shocking secrets and undeniable attraction she must face. WHISTLEBLOWERHe emerges from the mist, right in front of Cathy Weaver's car--running from killers who are closing in. Victor Holland's story sounds like the ravings of a man on the brink of madness, but his claim to be a fugitive is confirmed by the haunted look in his eyes--and the bullet hole in his shoulder. As each hour brings his pursuers closer, Cathy wonders: Is she giving her trust to a man in danger. . . or trusting her life to a dangerous man?
The Hunters: A Novella (Henry Parker)
by Jason PinterAfter one of the most harrowing weeks of Henry Parker's life, night has finally come. Settled in with Amanda Davies, he sleeps before preparing to chase a story alongside his mentor, Jack O'Donnell. Meanwhile Jack sits on the other side of town, fresh out of rehab, hoping to salvage a once-great career derailed by public humiliation. This is Jack's last chance to leave his mark. Elsewhere in the city, two killers are on the move. They are brutal, calculating, and after tonight their decade's long plan will come to fruition. But before the morning comes they have a few stops to make. . . THE HUNTERS: The thrilling lead-in to THE DARKNESS
Getaway Girl
by Michele HaufJamie MacAlister has a need for speed. Now she's making a break from the illegal racing circuit to run a professional driving service. That's right. . . Jamie is a getaway girl. Her first assignment: help rescue a kidnapped woman. Suddenly, though, Jamie's taking a wild ride through the streets of Paris with bad guys in hot pursuit. To further complicate things, her own people--the good guys?--have just double-crossed her. What's the world coming to when the very sexy Sacha Vital, perhaps the baddest of all bad guys, might be the only one she can trust? Maybe fate will decide, because Jamie's not about to put on the brakes for anyone. . . .
Dangerous Secrets
by Lyn CoteThat's what Sylvie Patterson wanted to know when she learned her cousin Ginger was dead. And so did Ridge Matthews, a state homicide detective working with Winfi eld's police department. Ginger's apartment was ransacked, followed by a string of suspicious break-ins at houses where Ginger had visited. What did Ginger own that was so valuable someone was willing to kill her for it? It would take all of Ridge's skills--and Sylvie's prayers--to keep Sylvie from becoming the next victim.
Death Benefits
by Hannah AlexanderAn exotic Hawaiian vacation was just what Ginger Carpenter had in mind. But what she got instead was a tropical nightmare! An escaped murderer was on the loose and on the trail of her two foster nieces once again. To protect them, Ginger had to rely on Dr. Ray Clyde a man she had never wanted to see again.
No Love Lost
by Lynn BulockI seem to be gathering quite a collection of murder victims: fi rst my husband, then my contractor. And now my ex-husband's fi ancée has turned up dead. But I, Gracie Lee Harris, am on the job--much to the dismay of my boyfriend, homicide detective Ray Fernandez. I've enlisted the ladies of the Christian Friends to help me fi gure out who killed my ex's sweetie not long before their wedding. My ex is the prime suspect, but his fi ancée kept secrets that might have been deadly. I just pray that her secrets don't get me killed!
Caught in the Act
by Gayle RoperPerpetual bad-hair days, not one but two romantic entanglements, a selfish coworker -- life is already complex for reporter Merrileigh Kramer. But when she finds her coworkers' ex-husband dead at the couple's home, Merry realizes that the complications are just beginning. Who would want to kill a nice guy like Arnie Meister? It turns out the list is long and getting longer. And just when the clues suggest a suspect, something or someone throws Merry off. In a case full of red herrings, the big question soon becomes, Who couldn't be guilty? Meanwhile, the rest of life isn't exactly on hold -- particularly since it includes a new, potential Mr. Right. Merry finds herself smack in the middle of a bewildering maze or romance, personal choices, and murder. And only faith in God and her own instincts can help her solve not just the mystery of Arnie Meister's death, but of her own heart.
Caught in the Middle
by Gayle RoperMerry Kramer, a staff reporter for a local newspaper, is new in town -- and has yet to discover what hides behind the smiling faces of the residents of Amhearst, Pennsylvania. When two bodies are found in town, suspicion begins to dawn and it seems Merry may be the next target. Merry realizes she knows something the murderer wants to keep secret. But what? Can Merry survive long enough to find out?
Paradox
by Alex ArcherArchaeologist Annja Creed reluctantly accepts an assignment on behalf of a covert arm of the U. S. Government. She is to lead an expedition to the top of Mount Ararat to find the truth about what is thought to be the remains of Noah's Ark. But while she doubts the massive anomaly is really the Ark, she can't help but wonder what is up there. Annja must escort a group of militant fundamentalists through civil unrest in eastern Turkey, but the impending war is nothing compared to the danger that lies hidden within the team. With lives at stake, Annja has no choice but to protect the innocent. . . and get them out of there alive. Legend says the Ark once saved mankind, but this time it could kill them all.
Lethal Compound
by Don PendletonU. S. intelligence agents become aware of a wealthy American's plans only when they intercept the chatter of Chinese spies. It is the billionaire's intention to lead a secret archaeological expedition into the mountainous border triangle between Afghanistan, China and Tajikistan. Mack Bolan is inserted within the group as they head into an area that is a hotbed of opium production. Traveling undercover with a group of foreign mercenaries hired to act as private security, Bolan knows that priceless treasure isn't the only thing hidden in the mountains of Tajikistan. And when they come under attack by Russian fighter jets, it becomes apparent to the Executioner that the unstable region is about to blow.
Bodyguard
by Lori FosterJudd Sanders couldn't believe it when the beautiful, wide-eyed woman he rescued from some drunk hoodlums started poking her gorgeous little nose into his business. She was obviously a menace to herself--not to mention to his libido. Worse, she'd blow his cover. For little did Emily Cooper know that Judd was really a cop--whose cover left him a little too uncovered for his liking. . . . Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won't take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog--make that a four-pound guard Chihuahua!--and signs up for self-defense classes. But defending herself is the last thing on her mind when sexy instructor Riley Moore has her pinned to the mat.
Silent Pledge
by Hannah AlexanderDr. Mercy Richmond struggles to balance her roles as a single mother and busy physician whose patients have nowhere else to go. Her small Missouri town has no E. R. and Mercy is overwhelmed by the sick, the injured and the personal problems they bring into her clinic--and her life. If she thought her schedule would help her forget Lukas Bower, the handsome doctor she believes betrayed her, she was wrong. A new Christian, Mercy must make a decision that will change four lives forever--including her daughter's. And then Lukas comes home. . . .
Kiss of Darkness
by Heather GrahamVampyrs will gather in post-Katrina New Orleans. . . and evil stirs once again in the forests of Transylvania. In Heather Graham's new paranormal romantic suspense novel, psychologist Jessica Fraser knows only too well the essence of the night creatures who inhabit the dimly lit clubs of the French Quarter, where perversion goes beyond sexual to life-threatening. . . . Joining forces with vampyr hunter Bryan McAllister to protect the innocent, Jessica begins to remember that she and Bryan have a past history - one that stretches back 1,000 years. . . .
Sisters of the Ark Trilogy
by Lindsay MckennaSisters of the Ark - driven by a dream of legendary power, these Native American women have sworn to protect all that their people hold dear Daughter of Destiny She'd left her family and her tribe to serve her country. Now Lieutenant Kai Alseoun's military career was over, shattered by betrayal. And so the prodigal daughter came home - to find that fate had another plan for her. . . . ;The tribe's medicine woman claimed it was Kai's destiny to find a sacred artifact and save their people. To Kai, destiny felt like a curse. Because this mission pitted her against a deadly enemy - and sent her to the Australian Outback with the one man she had hoped to forget. Only one thing was certain: Kai was determined to win. Or die trying. . . ;Sisters of the Ark - driven by a dream of legendary power, these Native American women have sworn to protect all that their people hold dear Sister of Fortune Her orders were clear - recover the legendary, powerful crystal star totem from a dangerous criminal and return it to the Eastern Cherokee nation. And Chief Warrant Officer Vickey Mabrey would obey - even though it meant traveling through the treacherous jungles of Peru with a man she couldn't trust. She'd just have to watch her back and do things her way. But the jungles held more than Vickey bargained for as their slippery opponent turned the tables time and again. To complete this mission the highly trained woman warrior would need more than skill. She'd need the elusive wisdom of the heart. . . . ;Sisters of the Ark - driven by a dream of legendary power, these Native American women have sworn to protect all that their people hold dear Wild Woman On the other side of the world in the lair of a criminal mastermind waited one woman's destiny. . . . ;She was the cream of the Black Jaguar Squadron. Under her call sign Wild Woman, Jessica Merrill had proven her air combat prowess with zero failed missions. But it was her heritage, rather than her military record, that landed her the mission to infiltrate a compound of pure evil to reclaim a powerful totem. CIA operative Mace Phillips had been recruited to play her husband. A stretch for a woman whose lifestyle. . . ;until now. . . ;had meant a lonely bed. New to the spy game, Jessie agreed to the dangerous charade with only one goal in mind: mission accomplished. Because Wild Woman never left anything - or any one - behind. . . ;
The Grail Keepers Duo
by Evelyn VaughnA. K. A. Goddess Reporting a break-in, avoiding my overprotective ex-lover, dodging dangerous men out to kill me. . . ;not exactly a typical day for a comparative mythology professor. So how did I, Maggi Sanger, get mixed up in all this?It started with a family legend that connects me to a goddess and charges me with recovering the grail she hid away ages ago. Apparently some powerful people heard the story and are bent on destroying the grail at any cost - including my life. Now I have to find it before the enemy closes in. . . . ; Her Kind of Trouble Mysterious strangers, warnings at sword point, threats of bodily harm. . . ;all this effort to make me leave Egypt has made me more determined than ever to find the legendary Isis Cup and keep it out of the wrong hands. After all, I'm Maggi Sanger, full-time college professor, sometime grail hunter and all-around stubborn woman who won't be pushed around. And things are getting even more complicated. The local women want my help, my exasperating ex wants me to marry him and the bad guys want me dead. It'll take some quick thinking and new allies to get me out of Egypt alive. . . ;.
Haunted Echoes
by Cindy DeesInterpol agent Ana Reisner has big problems. She's been ordered - by the president of France - to solve a murder that hasn't happened yet and recover a stolen item that the owner refuses to name. Worse, she must work with an ultrasexy former thief - a man she could end up arresting - and she's receiving warnings from what Ana can only believe is a ghost. To solve the puzzle, Ana must uncover the truth about her own connection to a lost cult of women, the caretakers of the Black Madonna icon. But as she turns from hunter into prey, Ana realizes that her unknown legacy might just be her death warrant - and that some things are worth dying for.
Altered State
by Don PendletonKabul, Afghanistan, remains a front line within a bureaucratic civil war, where spooks, soldiers, fanatics and narcotics collide in profit and death. Added to the mix are rumors of a heroin operation now run by America's largest and most respected private security firm. With no legal remedy on hand, Mack Bolan is dispatched on a scorched-earth mission that threatens to expose more than just hand-holding deep inside the Beltway. With his identity compromised from the start, the Executioner hooks up with a seasoned DEA agent and local informant, blowing out the infrastructure of a massive narco-traffic operation brick by brick, and exposing the long arm of a traitor.
Black Friday
by Alex KavaOn the year's busiest shopping day, idealistic college students believe they're about to carry out a media stunt at America's largest mall. They think the jamming devices they carry will disrupt stores' computers, causing delays and chaos. They don't realize their backpacks are stuffed with explosives, turning them into suicide bombers. Caught in a political nightmare, battling a new director and mourning her boss, FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell must put her troubles aside to figure out what's behind the attack. The search becomes personal when she learns one of the students involved is her brother. Afraid and on the run, Patrick must decide if he can trust Maggie enough to help her unravel this nightmare. Sifting through the debris, Maggie is joined by Nick Morrelli. Although Maggie and Nick have investigated cases together before, they've never investigated a relationship. When an informant tells Maggie that other attacks are planned, she knows she's running out of time. . .
Unhallowed Ground (Harrison Investigations #7)
by Heather GrahamWhen Sarah McKinley is finally able to buy and restore the historic Florida mansion she always loved, she dismisses the horror stories of past residents vanishing and a dead housekeeper who practiced black magic. Then she makes a grim discovery. Hidden within the walls of Sarah's dream house are the remains of dozens of bodies--some dating back over a century. The door to the past is blown wide open when Caleb Anderson, a private eye, shows up at the mansion. He believes several current missing-persons cases are linked to the house and its dark past. Working together to find the connection and stop a killer, Sarah and Caleb are compelled to research the history of the haunted house, growing closer to each other even as the solution to the murders eludes them. But there is one who knows the truth. . . a spirit who follows every move they make. Soon Caleb begins to fear that if he can't stay a step ahead, he could lose Sarah to a killer with an ability to transcend time.