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Captivating Witness: Sheltered By The Cowboy Single Mom's Bodyguard Runaway Heiress Captivating Witness (Undercover Justice #1)
by Melinda Di LorenzoPassion and peril collide as a detective and the witness he's protecting come under fire All formerly footloose waitress Reggie Frost wants is to show her family that she's ready to put down roots. But her plans are derailed when she ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time. Now witness to a murder, Reggie has become a killer's next target... Undercover detective Brayden Maxwell is consumed by a quest to bring his father's murderer to justice. Enforcing the law is personal, but so is his need to protect Reggie from the criminal tracking her every move. Stubborn and sexy, she's a complication he didn't expect. As they join forces, their attraction is unstoppable, but will it compromise his mission and her life?
The Captive (Captive Hearts #1)
by Grace BurrowesA USA Today bestsellerHe'll never be free… Captured and tortured by the French, Christian Severn, Duke of Mercia, survives by vowing to take revenge on his tormentors. Before the duke can pursue his version of justice, Gillian, Countess of Greendale, reminds him that his small daughter has suffered much in his absence, and needs her papa desperately.Until he surrenders his heart…Gilly endured her difficult marriage by avoiding confrontation and keeping peace at any cost. Christian's devotion to his daughter and his kindness toward Gilly give her hope that she could enjoy a future with him, for surely he of all men shares her loathing for violence in any form. Little does Gilly know, the battle for Christian's heart is only beginning.Captive Hearts series:The Captive (Book 1)The Traitor (Book 2)The Laird (Book 3)
Captive
by Aimée CarterThe truth can set her free For the past two months, Kitty Doe's life has been a lie. Forced to impersonate Lila Hart, the Prime Minister's niece, in a hostile meritocracy on the verge of revolution, Kitty sees her frustration grow as her trust in her fake fiancé cracks, her real boyfriend is forbidden and the Blackcoat rebels she is secretly supporting keep her in the dark more than ever. But in the midst of discovering that her role in the Hart family may not be as coincidental as she thought, she's accused of treason and is forced to face her greatest fear: Elsewhere. A prison where no one can escape. As one shocking revelation leads to the next, Kitty learns the hard way that she can trust no one, not even the people she thought were on her side. With her back against the wall, Kitty wants to believe she'll do whatever it takes to support the rebellion she believes in-but is she prepared to pay the ultimate price?
Captive
by T. A. CreechJustin Nesbit, soldier turned prospector, crash lands on a planet in a star system that doesn't exist on any map. He's taken prisoner by the natives, and finds himself thrust into a strange new culture, a strange new language ... and strange new feelings. From the start, Sajah, the alien leading the natives, is intensely interested in him.Sajah is a big and strange alien, unlike anyone Justin has ever encountered in his life. Fumbling through cultural and language barriers, they become friends. But one crucial moment of misunderstanding changes Justin's entire situation and leads him down a path to a choice he never imagined in his wildest dreams.
Captive
by K. M. Fawcett"Fawcett delivers a suspenseful and captivating science fiction romance. A must read for all, but especially for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES." --Caridad Pineiro, NY Times & USA Today bestselling authorAN IMPOSSIBLE JOURNEYThe last thing Addy Dawson remembers is a blazing inferno and freezing river water overtaking her lungs. When she awakens, Addy finds herself on a strange, alien planet, trapped in a cell with no doors, no windows-- and to her horror-- a naked warrior who claims to be her mate. AN UNDENIABLE PASSIONAn alpha gladiator, Max is forced to breed and produce the finest specimens for the Survival Race, a deadly blood sport created by the alien rulers of Hyborea. To rebel means torture-or worse-yet Max refuses to become the animal his captors want him to be. But their jailors will not be denied, and soon Addy and Max find themselves unwilling players in this cruel game. Pushed to the limit, they will risk everything for the chance at a life free from captivity. And though fate brought them together as adversaries, Max and Addy will discover that when they're together, there's nothing in the universe that can stop them .
Captive (The Florida Series #2)
by Heather GrahamWhen sheltered southern belle Teela Warren gets a taste of the lush, exotic Florida Territory, her senses are dazzled. When she glimpses halfbreed James McKenzie, the most attractive man she's ever seen, her heart is in danger. His forbidden passion ignites her soul, but the ravaging violence of the Indian Wars sweeps between them, powerful and destructive of everything in its path but the truest, most transcendent love....
Captive
by Rafe JadisonAs an ex-Marine and a bookstore owner, Alex Kitteridge is not the kind of guy to lose his cool. At least, not until he meets Roderick Levine, a high-powered lawyer with an attitude and a passion for blaring his vehicle horn. When he makes the mistake of taking his anger out on Alex, Roderick finds he has messed with the wrong guy.What starts as a grocery store argument soon explodes into a passionate night in steamy showers, moving vans, and locker rooms, with a sexual tension neither man can deny.But what happens when it's all over? Could the jackass from the grocery store turn out to be something more, or was Alex just held captive?
Captive (Eve Duncan #29)
by Iris JohansenEve Duncan&’s daughter Jane MacGuire seems to have found a perfect life with Seth Caleb—until a ruthless madman threatens to destroy it all, in this gripping suspense novel from #1 bestselling author Iris Johansen. Jane MacGuire is enjoying a period of domestic bliss as she focuses on her art and her partner Seth Caleb uses his unique abilities as an agent for the MI6 intelligence service. But when Seth crosses crime lord Hugh Bohdan, he incurs the wrath of one of the world&’s most powerful criminal empires…one whose tentacles reach across the globe and even to the idyllic Scottish retreat where Jane is working. Soon Jane is on the run, struggling to stay one step ahead of Bohdan&’s army and his devastating high-tech weaponry. Even with the assistance of Earl John MacDuff, she finds danger at every turn. But with that peril comes an astonishing discovery: a 200-year-old secret on the brink of becoming lost to history. Jane and Seth must join forces to unlock the fascinating puzzle, even as they hurtle toward a lethal final confrontation in the Highlands. But before their adventure is over, Jane and Seth will encounter their biggest shock of all…and realize nothing can be the same for them ever again.
Captive (Captive Heart #1)
by Joan JohnstonShe was a gorgeous rebel. Defying all the rules, daring to speak her mind, Charlotte Edgerton declared her independence before she even entered the Earl of Denbigh's home. Her new guardian immediately made her a prisoner in her own room--until she agreed to learn the lady-like arts. Furious, she complied. Anything to buy her freedom from Denbigh. She's even marry a man she didn't love to get away from her domineering guardian. In fact, love was the furthest thing from her mind... He was the Earl who vowed to tame her. Lionel Morgan, Earl of Denbigh, had been betrayed at the altar by another woman and vowed that no female would ensnare him again. Then Charlotte Edgerton burst into his life. Denbigh wasn't prepared for this headstrong American--or the passions she inspired on first sight. He knew only that he had to civilize her, present her at court, and Almack's, and then marry her off to the highest bidder. It wasn't until he nearly lost her that he realized the truth: She'd somehow reversed their roles and become the captor of his heart.
The Captive (The\kelley Legacy Ser. #5)
by Elle KennedyA mercenary just kidnapped the mother of his unborn child in a thrilling romance by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy, originally published in 2011 as Missing Mother-to-Be!Lana Kelley never imagined the magical night she shared with a stranger would result in pregnancy. But when she’s kidnapped, Lana is shocked to discover one of her captors is none other than the father of her unborn child.Mercenary Deacon Holt can’t understand Lana. She should hate him. Instead, she refuses to believe he’s coldhearted. Though Deacon tries to remain detached, he can’t deny he still wants Lana.And when Lana’s life is threatened, Deacon will risk all to help her escape….
Captive: Kidnapped by The Mafia Boss
by Laura LagoShe was the daughter of my worst nightmare. My greatest enemy. Captive. She was the daughter of my worst nightmare. My greatest enemy. A porcelain baby, young and easy to seduce. Easy to seduce if you are an alpha male, leader of the largest mafia in the United States, you have abs of steel and you are used to taking what you want, when you want and how you want. And at that moment Marco wanted her. The sex was explosive. Brutal. I didn't even think that a baby like that, at 18 years old, could have such wild fantasies. Now 2 years have passed, and Lyra has moved to Miami, trying, at last, to escape from her father and the mob where she grew up. Raised as a princess, yes, but a caged princess in an ivory cell, after all. She was clever trying to run away from her father. Too innocent to think that he could escape me. Too optimistic when she thought she could come to love or desire another man after meeting me. I'm not willing to live without her, so here she is, at my feet, caged in another ivory cell, captive, but this time in a somewhat more literal sense. Now it only remains for Lyra to stop running from her destiny. The world rarely gives a second chance, but I can be more generous to the woman I love. Warning: A dark, erotic and crime oriented romance novel, where Marco, a mafia boss, captures his ex-partner, Lyra, the daughter of his worst enemy, in order for him to face reality, his destiny, and they can start their story together ...
Captive: Kidnappée par le Patron de la Mafia
by Laura LagoElle était la fille de mon pire cauchemar. Mon plus grand ennemi. Une poupée de porcelaine, jeune et facile à séduire. Facile à séduire si vous êtes un mâle alpha, leader de la plus grande mafia d'Amérique, avez des abdominaux d'acier et avez l'habitude de prendre ce que vous voulez, quand vous voulez et comme vous voulez. Et à ce moment-là, Marco la voulait. Le sexe était explosif. Brutal. Je ne pensais même pas qu'un tel enfante, à 18 ans, pouvait avoir des fantasmes aussi fous. Maintenant, 2 ans se sont écoulés et Lyra a déménagé à Miami, essayant enfin d'échapper à son père et à la mafia où elle a grandi. Élevée comme une princesse, oui, mais une princesse enfermée dans une cellule d'ivoire, après tout. Elle était intelligente en essayant de fuir son père. Trop innocente pour penser qu'elle pourrait m'échapper. Trop optimiste alors qu'elle pensait qu'elle pourrait en venir à aimer ou à désirer un autre homme après m'avoir rencontré. Je ne veux pas vivre sans elle, alors la voici, à mes pieds, enfermée dans une autre cellule d'ivoire, captive, mais cette fois dans un sens plus littéral. Il ne reste plus qu'à Lyra d'arrêter de fuir son destin. Le monde donne rarement une seconde chance, mais je peux être plus généreux avec la femme que j'aime. Avertissement : Un roman noir, érotique et policier, où Marco, un capodastre de la mafia, fait prisonnière son ex-compagne, Lyra, la fille de son pire ennemi, afin qu'elle affronte la réalité, son destin, et qu’ils puissent commencer leur histoire ensemble...
Captive at Her Enemy's Command: Captive At Her Enemy's Command / Conquering His Virgin Queen (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Heidi RiceThe man she loves to hate…is the only man she wants!Stranded in Italy, Katie Whittaker is horrified when sexy security billionaire Jared Caine rescues her. After humiliatingly rejecting innocent Katie years before, he’s as complicated and brooding as ever. To protect Katie, Jared demands she stay at his luxury villa. But as sexual tension builds, will the temptation to finally succumb to their burning attraction be too much to resist?
Captive At The Sicilian Billionaire's Command
by Penny JordanRocco Leopardi's demand is nonnegotiable: Julie Simmonds must bring his little nephew to Sicily so that the child may take his rightful place as a Leopardi!At first Rocco thought Julie would be a gold digger, but her unexpected innocence is arousing. When it's proved that Julie is actually the boy's aunt, the sensual Sicilian changes the rules of his game. He's got more than one good reason to keep this inexperienced waif captive--and make her his wife!
Captive Bride
by Rosemary CarterA Wedding Deception?"I want you to be my wife."Kyle had asked Liane to marry him not once, but twice, which at least should have argued sincerity on his part. Or, perhaps it was just determination-if he was serious, wouldn't he have told her that he loved her?Seven years ago, Liane would have had no doubts. But then their affair had ended in bitterness and anguish, and she hadn't seen Kyle since. So how could she be certain that he wasn't just out to get his revenge!
The Captive Bride (House of Winslow, #2)
by Gilbert MorrisTHE CAPTIVE BRIDE takes the Winslow family beyond the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth to assist in building the great new nation. For a time the Winslow dream seemed to have gone down with a sinking ship, but Rachel revives the spark of hope. As free-thinking and spirited as her mother and her grandfather Gilbert, Rachel faces capture by those she wishes to help, pressures to conform and, ultimately, a test of forgiveness beyond human accomplishment. Is marriage the only possibility for her? Is her faith her own? Can she face unjust imprisonment-even death-without retreat?
Captive But Forbidden
by Lynn Raye HarrisThe news that wild socialite Veronica St. Germaine has cleaned up her act and stepped into her father's shoes as ruler of a Mediterranean principality creates a tabloid frenzy! But it's not just the paparazzi that are out for blood....Duty demands that bodyguard Rajesh Vala must protect Veronica-whatever the cost.... But Veronica has always rebelled against commands, and she isn't making Raj's job easy!He calls it safeguarding. She calls it being held captive at his beach house. Both realize that the attraction between them is inconvenient.... Veronica is forbidden, not for bedding!
Captive Destiny (The\anne Mather Collection)
by Anne MatherEmma had to admit that she was curious.<P> Jordan had said the matter was one of life and death, but since she wouldn't agree to meet him she would never know. <P> Emma's hands trembled as she hung up the receiver, the familiar resentment she felt toward Jordan Kyle enveloping her. To ring her up like that - after all this time? <P> Well, thank goodness she had refused him. At least she'd shown him he couldn't drop her and then pick her up again when it suited him. Unfortunately, she couldn't seem to get him out of her mind...
Captive Dove
by Judith LeonNova Blair- code name, Dove- is known as the ultimate, tough-as-nails agent who always gets her man. So when ten prominent American tourists are kidnapped in Brazil, Nova launches into a race against time to rescue the innocents and uncover the identity of their sociopathic captor- one whose true motive may be to instigate global warfare. But Nova's mission hits a snag when the CIA assigns a fellow agent to the case- Joseph Cardone. The man Nova loved but walked away from. Nova and Joe must put their fiery standoff aside if they are to save the tourists and possibly the world. And this time the cost of Nova's success may be Joe's life.
Captive Dreams
by Cara C. Putman[Back Cover] "Anna doesn't know how to go on. Anna Goodman's mother is dead, her father has given up on life, and her brother, Brent, is missing in action in World War II. Even though she has a full-time war job, she feels she must keep the family farm going so that Brent will have something to come home to. She won't let herself think that he might never return. Any dreams Anna has for her future are held captive by the responsibilities the war and life have thrust upon her. If only Anna didn't have to rely on help from German prisoners--or from Specialist Sid Chance, the cocky know-it-all who oversees the prisoners' work. In her heart, she knows she can't do everything demanded of her, but whom can she trust to carry the burden with her?"
Captive Dreams
by Diane Whiteside Angela KnightNew York Times bestselling author Angela Knight joins forces?and fantasies?with fan-favorite Diane Whiteside... Sisters Celeste and Corinne have each created an alpha-male hero for their bestselling novels: devilishly sensual warriors who, unbeknownst to their creators, are more real than the ladies ever imagined. Until the strapping men come to life and inhabit more than the sisters? imagination.
The Captive Duke (Captive Hearts #1)
by Grace Burrowes"Grace Burrowes is terrific."—JULIA QUINN, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton seriesA breathtaking tale of a tortured hero and the woman who helps him to heal.Captured and tortured by the French, Christian Severn, Duke of Mercia, lost his wife, his son, and his will to live. He struggles to find a way back to the world he once knew until Gillian, Countess of Windmere, pointedly reminds him that he has a daughter who still needs him.As Christian and Gillian spend more and more time together trying to help Margaret, who was traumatized by her mother's death, their attraction slowly begins to grow. Previously published as The Captive.
Captive Embraces: A Novel (The Captive Series #2)
by Fern MichaelsA bold romance from international bestselling author Fern Michaels about a beautiful a fierce, fearless young woman conquers the high seas to win back the man who stole her fortunes--and her heart...Proud and beautiful Sirena Córdez was once commander of her own ship, battling pirates to avenge her sister's violent death. But Sirena's life as the Sea Siren ends when she meets Regan van der Rhys. Handsome, ruthless, and as fearless as she, Regan is the only man who can possess her, body and soul. Once enemies on water, they become lovers on land until their marriage is shattered by heartbreaking tragedy. Abandoned by her husband and left to face an uncertain future, the Sea Siren hoists sail again, embarking on a passion-filled voyage to reclaim her destiny...
Captive Flame
by Rhiannon LeithRe-Release: (Hearts Afire: February, 2-2-09),br>When Peter O'Connor pulls the djinn Adara from an inferno, he unwittingly becomes her new master. Freedom finally becomes a possibility for the long enslaved spirit, as Peter has no idea what she is. If only her body didn't react to his touch with flames of desire. Captive Flame by Rhiannon Leith ... the Some Like It Hot Collection just keeps getting better!As a djinn, a being formed of fire, Adara has spent centuries enslaved to the human Magi, passed from one to another, made to do their bidding. She yearns for freedom. She yearns for love.When firefighter Peter O'Connor pulls her out of an inferno, he snatches her from her current Magus. This new master has no idea of what or how powerful she is, and the opportunity to break free finally becomes a real possibility. If only her body didn't react to him with such abandon. If only his touch didn't make her lose the will to do anything but be with him.With the Magus closing in on them, and Peter's life in danger, Adara must choose between her desire and her dreams.And with supernatural arson attacks sweeping the city, Peter must decide if a firefighter can ever really trust a fire.Content Notes: Hot, Paranormal, Fantasy, Contemporary
Captive for the Sheikh's Pleasure
by Carol MarinelliHis sinful desert seduction…Sheikh Ilyas al-Razim was born to be king. He won’t let anything stand in his way, especially not the waitress daring to think she can blackmail him! It’s his duty to protect his family’s honor—even if it means taking impossibly stunning Maggie Delaney as his hostage…Beneath the starlit skies of Zayrinia’s desert, defiant Maggie convinces Ilyas she is innocent of his accusations. No longer his prisoner, Maggie is free to return home…yet now she’s held captive by their smoldering raw desire! Dare she surrender to the pleasure this desert prince promises?