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Lawman
by Laurie GrantOlivia Didn't Believe in Second ChancesShe and Cal Devlin had been in love a lifetime ago, before she'd lost everything and been branded a "scarlet woman." And though she longed for nothing more than to be back in Cal's arms, their passion could only mean his ruin...!Caleb had learned that some Texans never forgave their native sons who fought for the Union, but as the new lawman in town, he was determined to prove himself worthy of respect, and win back the heart of the woman he'd left behind.
Lawman Lover
by Lisa ChildsThere was a live body on her morgue table. Macy Kleyn hadn't expected to find a perfectly healthy Rowe Cusack lying inside a body bag. The man claimed to be a DEA agent who'd escaped from prison by faking his own death. But despite using a disguise, someone knew the truth. Now they wanted to keep Rowe locked up inside. For good.Taking a civilian on the run went against Rowe's lawman code, but leaving Macy behind could mean putting her in even greater danger. On their own, they were targets, but together they might still have a fighting chance. It's a chance he's willing to take in order to protect the one person he could trust-and the one woman he was falling for.
Lawman Lover
by Saranne DawsonIT WAS A NIGHT OF PASSION NEITHER OF THEM COULD FORGET....Michael Quinn's tenacity made him an extraordinary cop. It also made him an exceptional lover. And Amanda Sturdevant remembered everything, every caress and kiss, of her one night with him, but nothing of a long-ago night of terror that had left a woman dead and Amanda barely with her life-and amnesia.Now these missing memories might hold the key to an unsolved murder assigned to Michael. Reunited again, they can't deny their still-smoldering past or the fact that someone close to Amanda was a killer. Michael would leave no stone unturned, but would his pursuit put the woman he loved in danger...?
Lawman Protection
by Cindi MyersOne lawman is determined to keep his enemies close...and an innocent woman even closer... A killer lurked in the Colorado wilderness, and now Captain Graham Ellison had some reporter sniffing around the crime scene. And not only did Emma Wade know the victim, she never dropped an investigation once she started it. But all Graham saw was an independent streak that would get the gorgeous redhead killed. As much as he didn't like allowing a civilian access to his case, he needed to keep Emma close if he also hoped to keep her alive. And he very much did. After all, she was an innocent victim who needed his protection. Nothing more. Or so he kept telling himself.
Lawman from Her Past: Out Of The Darkness (the Finnegan Connection, Book 3) / Lawman From Her Past (blue River Ranch, Book 3) (Blue River Ranch Ser. #3)
by Delores FossenTogether again…But far from safeWhen Lauren Beckett is nearly killed in a home invasion and discovers her son was switched at birth, she knows there’s only one man she can turn to for protection. Deputy Cameron Doran isn’t expecting to find his ex-lover on his ranch, claiming the unthinkable about the nephew he’s been raising. But as they seek the truth, someone else is on the hunt…and wants them dead.Blue River RanchFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen!
Lawman in Disguise
by Laurie KingeryThe Lawman's Secret When her son discovers an injured outlaw in their barn, the mysterious stranger instantly turns widow Daisy Henderson's world upside down. But Daisy senses Thorn Dawson's a good man...and there's more to his story than he can tell her. So she can't turn him away before he heals, even if she's falling for him-something she swore she'd never do again after her husband died. An undercover lawman, Thorn never lets himself get too close to anyone. But that's before he meets single mother Daisy and her spirited son. Now Thorn has to protect them from the Griggs gang-a gang that's come to accept him as one of their own. And if he can't keep up the charade, the woman of his dreams might just pay the price.
Lawman on the Hunt
by Cindi MyersA lawman and a woman from his past must battle the Colorado wilderness if they're to outwit a terrorist... Shocked and angry to find his ex-fiancée hooked up with the domestic terrorist he's after, Special Agent Travis Steadman rescues Leah Carlisle-and then arrests her as an accomplice. But Leah claims leaving him for the terrorist was not the betrayal it seemed. Fleeing into Colorado's mountain wilderness with the ruthless gang in hot pursuit, Travis leads Leah on a grueling trek to safety. Their ordeal leaves him in awe of her strength and resourcefulness-and quickly sparks rekindled passion. Attraction aside, the sexy lawman knows he has to forget the past and put his trust in Leah. It might be the only way to bring down a killer.
Lawman to the Core (The Law in Lubbock County #3)
by Delores FossenA Texas lawman will do anything to protect a woman and baby. The woman who broke into ATF special agent Nick Brodie&’s home and aimed a gun at him isn&’t a stranger. Neither is the baby with her. Seven months ago, the lawman and former ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring. Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail. As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and Hallie keep the baby safe and stay one step ahead of a merciless killer?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in The Law in Lubbock County series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Sheriff in the SaddleBook 2: Maverick JusticeBook 3: Lawman to the CoreBook 4: Spurred to Justice
Lawman with a Cause: Lawman With A Cause / Six Minutes To Midnight (mission: Six) (The Lawmen of McCall Canyon #3)
by Delores FossenHer life depends on his protectionHis heart depends on her survivalSheriff Egan McCall hasn’t forgiven Jordan Gentry for her role in the death of his fiancée. But when Jordan is attacked, Egan comes to her rescue and discovers a serial killer is targeting recipients of his late fiancée’s organs. Then Egan’s protective instincts—and long-buried feelings—kick in. Wearing a badge means his priority is stopping a murderer and safeguarding a target. If only he could also ignore the sizzling attraction between them…
Lawman's Perfect Surrender: Special Agent's Perfect Cover Rancher's Perfect Baby Rescue A Daughter's Perfect Secret Lawman's Perfect Surrender The Perfect Outsider Mercenary's Perfect Mission (Perfect, Wyoming #4)
by Jennifer MoreyA woman on the run finds love and protection with a cop investigating a cult in a small town in this romantic suspense.The heat between them is instantaneous. Irresistible. But police deputy Ford McCall has a job to do. And no self-respecting lawman would let a woman, even a sexy brunette like Gemma Johnson, distract him. He knows that evil has come to rural Cold Plains. And if he doesn’t want the petite newcomer to be involved, he can’t take that risk.Gemma Johnson never saw it coming. She fled from an abusive marriage and thought she’d gotten away. Now her violent ex has come after her, and by Ford’s side, she’s stumbled into an even larger plot. Everything screams for her to turn to the rugged lawman. But desire can lead to danger, and there’s only so much her vulnerable heart can take.
Lawman-In-Charge
by Laura ScottFormer crime-scene investigator Megan O'Ryan helped convict the St. Patrick's Strangler, who killed Megan's sister. Now she's trying to heal in a small Wisconsin town. But a copycat killer is at work in Crystal Lake, and Sheriff Luke Torretti needs Megan's help...on the case and at home, where the widower's troubled teenage son has become a suspect. The boy claims he's innocent-and Megan believes him. Because the more she and Luke investigate, the more Megan becomes convinced that her own past has brought the killer to Crystal Lake. And without Luke's help, the next victim will be her.
Lawrence My Love
by Denise RobinsWhat dark secret shrouded her homecoming?After twelve years within the confines of a Belgian convent, Vere Rowland returns to England--to the magnificent Halbertson estate where her mother is housekeeper. On the return trip Vere meets darkly handsome Laurence Braeknell, it was as pleasant as unexpected. It transpired that Laurence lived within a short distance of the Great Gatehouse, it was a wonderful and strange coincidence.But Vere's hopes of future meetings are clouded by her mother's concern and the distress of the Halbertson household. Why should her love for Laurence stir up such a whirlwind of trouble? And what is the secret of the deep mystery buried in the Halbertson history--a history of which no one dares speak...? It led to some troublesome questions. Before the answers to these questions were known, there was much to be borne and much to be suffered - but then, life is never easy when you're in love
Lawrence My Love
by Denise RobinsWhat dark secret shrouded her homecoming? After twelve years within the confines of a Belgian convent, Vere Rowland returns to England--to the magnificent Halbertson estate where her mother is housekeeper. On the return trip Vere meets darkly handsome Laurence Braeknell, it was as pleasant as unexpected. It transpired that Laurence lived within a short distance of the Great Gatehouse, it was a wonderful and strange coincidence. But Vere's hopes of future meetings are clouded by her mother's concern and the distress of the Halbertson household. Why should her love for Laurence stir up such a whirlwind of trouble? And what is the secret of the deep mystery buried in the Halbertson history--a history of which no one dares speak...? It led to some troublesome questions. Before the answers to these questions were known, there was much to be borne and much to be suffered - but then, life is never easy when you're in love
Laws of Attraction (Librarians in Love #3)
by Sarah Title<P>It’s taken law librarian Becky Schrader a long time to stop comparing herself to her family of overachievers and hone in on what she really wants—a normal life, white picket fence and all, Mr. Dream Guy included. But before she gets ahead of herself, her girlfriends convince her she needs to let down her hair for once, meet a hot guy and let the moment take over . . . <P>After graduating from an Ivy League law school and practicing in New York for a few years, the plan for Foster Deacon was to return home to Denver and join the family firm, marry the right woman, shoulder his responsibilities. Except Foster’s always been a bit of a rebel, and he’s decided to suit up with his family’s rival firm. What better way to celebrate than to spend a night with a gorgeous blonde who leaves before he could say, “Good morning . . .” <P>Becky feels she did the right thing, leaving her lover’s bed and not her number. After all, she needs to focus on her job at Glassmeyer & Polak—until the new hire walks through the door . . . with a bad case of happily ever after.
Lawson (Delta Squad #1)
by Diana GardinWhen a fake relationship turns real, this Navy SEAL learns that love can be deadly in this thrilling, fast-paced novel that proves "no one does romantic suspense like Diana Gardin" (Susan Stoker, New York Times bestselling author). I'm a natural protector, whether I'm guarding political big shots or celebrity VIPs. It's true that I failed - once. When I was a SEAL, when it mattered most. But that's never going to happen again. Especially not during my first op with Night Eagle Security. So if there's one thing my new partner, Indigo Stone, should know, it's that she's safe in my hands.... Not that she wants my help. With amber eyes full of intelligence and a body covered in ink, Indigo is one of the toughest people I've ever met. But this job has us deep undercover, playing car thieves and lovers, and we'll have to become pros at faking it. But when feelings turn real, I'm reminded that emotions are dangerous... especially when one wrong move can be deadly.
Lay Down the Law
by Linda CastilloWorking together to keep a deputy safe sparks an intense attraction in New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo’s classic tale of romantic suspenseAfter nine years as one of Chicago’s finest, Erin McNeal has come to sleepy Logan Falls for a second chance, not to be watched over by a man as infuriatingly overprotective—and disarmingly attractive—as Nick Ryan.She’s no damsel in distress, but someone wants her dead, and it’s his duty to protect her. Whether she likes it or not. Before long, though, this chief of police and his newest deputy are butting heads over every detail of the investigation. And it seems the only thing they can agree on is the one thing they can’t resist—each other. Originally published in 2001 as Cops and…Lovers?
Lay It Down
by Cara MckennaFirst in the exciting new Desert Dog series, starring hot and sexy bikers in the Southwest... Backbreaking days, wild nights, and the hard hum of steel between your thighs... That's a life well lived, according to the Desert Dogs--four friends who call Fortuity, Nevada, their badlands home. Vince Grossier is the self-crowned outlaw king around here. But when Fortuity's slick new mayor invites a shady casino development to town, the invaders' cutthroat takeover tactics quickly turn deadly. With police turning a blind eye, it's up to the locals to fight back, and Vince is on the front line. The pretty photographer hired by the developers might be the key to infiltrating the enemy. And a temptation too good to pass up. Finally free of a controlling ex, Kim Paget's not looking to be taken for a ride--not on the back of some tattooed roughneck's bike and definitely not in his bed. But when she finds evidence that her bosses are rattlesnake-dangerous, Kim must entrust her safety to the man who threatens danger of a whole different kind.
Lay It Down
by Mary CalmesParadise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the villa of Spanish shipping magnate Miguel García Arquero on the beautiful isle of Ibiza wasn't such a bad deal. But Hudson Barber isn't one of them. To him, being stuck without a passport in a foreign country far from home is a nightmare, made worse by the fact that the person who did the stranding was his flighty twin brother. Unwilling to turn Dalvon in for identity theft, Hudson is forced to wait, but meanwhile he discovers the chance to rehabilitate Miguel's failing local businesses--enterprises left to Dalvon's inexperienced care. The flagging ventures are a badly wrapped gift from heaven, and if Hudson can turn them around, he might be able to leverage the experience to finish his MBA. Then Miguel returns to Ibiza, and instead of finding a boy toy, he discovers Hudson has turned his cold villa into a warm, welcoming home. Miguel's path is clear: convince Hudson to lay down his defenses and let love in.
Lay it Down (Desert Dogs #1)
by Cara McKennaBackbreaking days, wild nights, and the hard hum of steel between your thighs...Vince Grossier is the self-crowned outlaw king around here. When his town's slick new mayor invites a shady casino development to town, the invaders' cut-throat takeover tactics quickly turn deadly. With the police turning a blind eye, it's up to Vince. It's time to fight back. It's time to call in the Desert Dogs.Finally free of a controlling ex, Kim Paget's not looking to be taken for a ride-not on the back of some tattooed roughneck's bike and definitely not in his bed. But when she finds evidence that her bosses are rattlesnake-dangerous, Kim must entrust her safety to the man who threatens danger of a whole different kind.'Sweet, smoking hot, standout' Beth Kery'Gritty and compelling. McKenna is a master at capturing realistic situations and characters' Maya Banks
Laying Down the Law
by Delores FossenA Texas lawman must face his past and bring a serial killer to justice DEA agent Cord Granger knows evidence doesn't lie. And he knows the serial killer in custody-his biological father-is the Moonlight Strangler. With news of a similar attack, Cord takes the victim, rancher Karina Southerland, into his protective custody. Marred by the Strangler's hallmark slash across her cheek, Karina is sure Cord's father is innocent. The real killer is still out there-and he's coming to finish what he started. At least they can agree that their smoldering attraction is real. Now, if there's any hope for a future, Cord must solve this murderous puzzle. Before the Moonlight Strangler strikes again.
Laying His Claim
by Beverly Barton- Four of her past five Silhouette Intimate Moments novels have ranked #1 in their month--including three new Protectors titles!- This USA Today bestselling author's miniseries The Protectors boasts over 1. 7 million copies in print. - The Fifth Victim (Kensington 4/03) spent five weeks on the USA Today bestseller list.
Laying The Ghost: bestselling author Judy Astley hits the funny bone again in this upbeat and laugh-out-loud rom-com about second chances
by Judy AstleyReaders of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson will love this delightfully light-hearted, witty and sparkling romantic comedy. Perfect to settle down with!'Fast and fun' -- Woman & Home'I loved it!' -- ***** Reader review'Gripping from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review'A book best read in one sitting' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO REKINDLE AN OLD FLAME?When Nell was a student, she and Patrick were a serious item. They were inseparable, and she really thought he was The One.But then Alex came along...the safer, more restful option, and thanks to her over-controlling mother she opted for him instead.Now nothing is going right. Alex has left her to live in New York with a younger, blonder woman. Escaping to the Caribbean for a recuperative holiday, she is mugged at Gatwick and her bag is stolen. It's crisis time - and she makes two decisions:First - she will take lessons in self-defence.Second - she will try and find Patrick again.Is she trying to put the past behind her - or setting out to ruin her future?
Layla Steps Up: The Layla Collection
by Charlaine HarrisAuthor of the books that inspired True Blood on HBO and Midnight, Texas on NBCLayla LaRue LeMay suspects there’s a lot she doesn’t know about her new life…well, death. It’s been a year since Layla became a vampire and she still hasn’t tapped into the raw power of her transformation. It’s a point of contention with some of the other, older vampire dancers at Blue Moon Entertainment. But there’s only one vampire’s opinion that matters…Sean O’Rourke, Layla’s maker, protector, husband, and dance partner suddenly seems to be keeping secrets about her true nature…and their future as a couple. But when a sadistic ex-lover appears in Rhodes to reclaim possession of Sean, Layla must finally harness her supernatural gifts and prove her strength…or lose him forever.Layla Steps Up is a brand new novella from Charlaine Harris, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse vampire series, as well as the Agatha Award-nominated Aurora Teagarden series.
Layla and the Lake
by Marcia D. RossDuring an awkward visit with her former in-laws, Layla has a life-changing encounter with a reclusive neighbor, Bobby August. Set against the background of a lake in northern Maine, this novel braids Layla's story with those of her children, her in-laws, Bobby, and her ex-husband John. A poet who is studying Milton's Paradise Lost, Layla finds connections between Milton's work and her own life experiences.
Layover
by Amy Andelson Emily Meyer<P>Fans of Julie Buxbaum's Tell Me Three Things and Morgan Matson's Since You've Been Gone will get caught up in the drama of this road trip romance that begins with an unplanned flight layover in L.A. and turns into a wild adventure. <P>FLYNN: At first we were almost strangers. But ever since I moved to New York, Amos was the one person I could count on. And together we were there for Poppy. (I mean, what kind of parents leave their kid to be raised by a nanny?) I just didn't expect to fall for him--and I never expected him to leave us. <P>AMOS: I thought I was the only one who felt it. I told myself it was because we were spending so much time together--taking care of Poppy and all. But that night, I could tell she felt it, too. And I freaked out--you're not supposed to fall for your stepsister. So I ran away to boarding school. I should have told her why I was leaving, but every time I tried, it felt like a lie. <P>One missed flight was about to change their lives forever. . . .