Зарубежная современная проза — Carla Cassidy

A paragon of virtue, Miss Lillian Davenport has an unrivaled reputation. So why has she offered to pay dangerous American, Lucas Clairmont, for a single kiss?Lucas refuses to be molded by society and often walks on the wrong side of right, but Lillian's pure goodness and pale, correct life fascinate him. He senses that beneath the manners there's a woman of rare sensuality.For Lillian, buying a kiss from Lucas has released a wildness within. Her ordered, virtuous world may never be the same...

Justice is worth every sacrifice!All eight parts of this chilling, high-octane FBI serial!Special Agent Lara Grant has finally put her life as an undercover agent in the Moretti crime organisation behind her and started a new assignment in New York City. Until a dramatic sniper attack leaves Lara's face – and name – all over the media. In the blink of an eye, her cover is blown, her identity exposed. Then a woman's body is found branded with the Moretti tattoo. Someone knows who Lara is…and...

Baiting a serial killer is risky enough. But FBI Special Agent Mick McCane knows he's in real trouble when he and by-the-book Cassie Miller have to pose as loving newlyweds to do it.Ever since their one sizzling night together, she's determined to keep their relationship strictly business–even as an undeniable attraction pulls them deeper into their undercover personas. Then their real identities are discovered and the hunters become the hunted. Now, the only way for Mick to protect the woman he...

Failure isn't an option! –Kyle Ramsey, top-gun pilotThe tension between Montebello and Tamir was escalating when Firstborn Son Kyle Ramsey embarked on a special operation to patrol the skies between the two feuding territories. His mission? Ward off acts of terrorism–and stake a claim on his woman and child. Three months ago he had shared a stolen night of passion with a mysterious beauty, which had stirred Kyle's heart, fulfilled his every fantasy–and left Joanna Morgan pregnant with his baby!...

Lexie Forbes had come to Kansas looking for answers, but all she uncovered was a killer on her trail. Still, the FBI agent wasn't about to give up on her desperate search for the truth behind the suspicious death that sent her reeling…even if no one in the small, eerie town was talking. No one except sexy rancher Nick Walker.Nick had experienced his own share of tragedy and all he wanted was to be left alone. But refusing the gorgeous and persistent Lexie was tougher than roping...

THESE WILD WEST BODYGUARDS KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO RIDE TO THE RESCUE! DEFENDING THE RANCHER'S DAUGHTER Kate Sampson is lucky to be alive after nearly being trampled by a stampeding cattle herd–she has to be on alert every second. Professional bodyguard Zack West offers protection…and something a lot more dangerous. The sensual cowboy had branded her with his passion years ago. Now he's back, ready to claim her love all over again.THE RANCHER BODYGUARD Grace Covington had vowed never again to lay...

“Threaten me, but don’t you dare threaten my sons.” Henry wanted to escape. His money, his heritage, his life. But when a blizzard drove sexy Melissa into his arms he made sure to avoid that trap too. A year later, when she shows up with adorable twin boys, he can’t believe his eyes. They look just like him.Was their night of passion a premeditated snare or a surprise? Yet when shots ring out, Henry’s instincts take over. He’ll stop at nothing to keep Melissa and the boys safe. And he just may...

Sheriff Lucas Jamison was the law in his small bayou town. And secretary Mariah Harrington had often weathered his powerful fury as she stood between him and her boss, the mayor. But when her son was kidnapped, Mariah knew Lucas wouldn't rest until he was found.With no witnesses and no leads, she also knew she'd have to reveal her damning secrets to this straight-arrow lawman. But that was the least of her worries, as her paralyzing fear turned into passionate comfort in his arms. With a...

Two FBI agents–and former lovers–team up to bring down a serial killer in New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy's latest crime scene bookSeven people have disappeared and it's up to FBI agent Alexander Harkins and his team to bring them all home safely. But when he discovers his ex-wife, Georgina Beaumont, is part of that team, he's forced to make peace with his past in order to stay focused on the mission. Georgina is a stark reminder of the life he once had, and working together will...

SOMEONE WANTED HER DEAD…But the only man who could keep proudly independent Tamara Greystone safe was brooding crime scene investigator Clay James, who insisted she do things his way if she wanted to see tomorrow. Terrified by a crazed stalker, the Native American teacher had no choice but to move in with her stubborn, sexy protector. But who would come to her heart's rescue? Because living with this man, touching him, kissing him, was the last thing she needed. And the very thing she wanted.

THERE WAS SOMETHING SHE WASN'T TELLING HIM…Something that could help catch a dangerous serial killer. FBI agent Nick Mead had precious little time to convince the troubled Native American beauty that she could trust him with anything and that he would safeguard her no matter the cost. How could Alyssa Whitefeather tell this sexy agent that she'd been making love to him in her mind long before he ever walked into her bed-and-breakfast and asked for a room? How could she tell him that she'd been...

HOW MANY BLONDES DOES IT TAKE TO BRING THE BAD GUYS TO JUSTICE?Only one, if you're talking about gutsy Cassandra Newton. She'd put worse criminals behind bars than the street thugs she now dealt with as a Kansas City cop. But her life as a secret agent was behind her–until Kane McNabb showed up. The agency needed her to take down a suspected drug lord with a weakness for leggy blondes. It was no mistake they'd sent her former partner and lover to persuade her. After all, she owed him. But after...

She'd haunted Matthew Delaney–the shy, awkward boy he'd been, the hard, unyielding man he'd become–for more years than he cared to remember. Now Lilly Winstead was back, and he once again had to struggle with his unwelcome, undying desire for her.And he had another, even more dangerous, fight on his hands. Somebody was trying to kill her–and he damn sure meant to keep her safe. Because even if he couldn't have her, nobody was going to harm the only woman he'd ever loved.But when this was over,...

Test Subject: Jared Maddox Ability: Mental telepathy Weakness: Willa Tyler, the only person he was able to communicate with while in a coma. From the moment he came out of a coma, Jared Maddox knew his whereabouts had been compromised and that only one person could help him escape: trauma nurse Willa Tyler.Although he was reluctant to put Willa's life in danger, she refused to abandon him, insisting she help him reconnect with his mysterious past. . . and his identical twin. Using the abilities...

When Sheriff Matt Buchanan discovers FBI profiler Jenna Taylor snooping around his crime scene, he isn't pleased. The last thing he needs is the FBI meddling. But Jenna is determined to find her best friend's murderer, and she won't be bullied out of town. Then the madman strikes again. His calling card? A red rose.Realizing they're dealing with a serial killer, Matt accepts Jenna's help. But when Jenna becomes the madman's target, the danger–and their unrelenting attraction–is imminent. Will...

It is up to FBI profiler Gabriel Blankenship to investigate the disappearance of Marlena Meyers’ family. Their instant attraction is powerful, but Gabriel, damaged by his past, doesn’t want to fall in love.Until Marlena’s life is threatened and Gabriel is forced to reconsider.

No one would meet Mark Delaney's eyes. After a devastating brush with death, he had changed dramatically–and done so with one purpose in mind.He had a killer to catch and could no longer trust his own family. But one woman dared to look beyond his facade. April Cartwright, newly hired by the Delaneys, sought to know the real Mark. But the loner knew he had to resist. A murderer was in their midst, and if Mark succumbed to the sweet promises April offered, his mission would put them both in...

Justice is worth every sacrifice. Part 1 of 8 in the chilling, high-octane FBI thriller TOUGH JUSTICE from NYT bestselling author Carla Cassidy and Tyler Anne Snell, Carol Ericson and Gail Barrett. A new job. A new case. A new criminal…? Special Agent Lara Grant will do anything to get her mark—until her last undercover case, infiltrating the notorious Moretti crime ring, forced her to get close to the top. Way. Too. Close… Now starting a new job in New York City, all Lara wants is to leave the...

A rancher races against the clock to save the woman he loves Clay «Romeo» Madison yearns to find his Juliet. So when Miranda Silver's life is threatened, the handsome cowboy risks everything to protect the pretty single mom. After all, she might be The One. All he's got to do is live down his scandalous reputation, persuade Miranda he's serious…and rescue her from a kidnapper before it's too late!

You're the one.Shy, scholarly Dr. Phoebe Jones blushed when sexy private investigator Kevin Cartwright uttered those words. But when the handsome ex-cop explained she was one of four lost siblings he'd been hired to find, she nearly fainted headfirst into his strong, sculpted arms.Yet someone else was also after the beautiful doctor and her heirloom necklace–the key to her mysterious past. Suddenly she and Kevin were posing as lovers as they raced to the ocean to uncover the truth. But Phoebe's...

It was the perfect plan. Melanie Watters wanted a baby badly, so she proposed marriage to the most confirmed bachelor in town–her best friend, Bailey Jenkins.In return for getting Melanie pregnant, frustrated pageant-judge Bailey could escape the clutches of the town's tiara-hungry single women. Surely their friendship could survive this marriage of convenience unscathed?They had agreed to divorce after Melanie became pregnant, but playing house with Bailey soon stirred deep passions in her, and...

When FBI profiler Amberly Nightsong is sent to Mystic Lake to consult with local cops about three ritualistic murders, the last thing she expects is to be a piece in a madman's sick puzzle. Luckily, she has a sexy lawman on her side.Sheriff Cole Caldwell offers his protection–and stirs an awareness that leaves her breathless.Cole, a widower, had shut himself off from the possibility of loving again. But as he works side by side with the single mom, he's drawn to Amberly and will do anything to...

Luke Delaney was the sexiest–and most scandalous–man Inferno, Arizona, society had ever bred. Though he'd broken all the rules, he was coming to terms with the past and moving on with his future–until he met tempting single mother Abby Graham and did an about-face.Running for her life, Abby had come to Inferno to elude the dangerous man who threatened the safety of her children. She needed Luke. And Luke wanted her enough to wed and protect her. But could she ask him to put his very life on the...

Johnna Delaney's hectic world stood still the moment she laid eyes on Jerrod McCain again–and her heart instantly leapt into motion. He was back in tiny Inferno, Arizona, to request an impossible favor–and to remind her of what might have been….If Johnna weren't the only defense attorney in town, Jerrod could have gone on devoting the rest of his life to trying to forget her. But seeing her again had awakened more passionate memories than he could possibly ignore–if he still even wanted to….

FROM THE DESK OF EMILY WINTERSBachelor #5: Nate LeemanTitle: Senior VP of TechnologyThis month's scheme: Hire his old flame–the only woman who can drive this exec crazy.Lone wolf Nate Leeman must have an iceberg in place of his heart–I bet the hunky executive wouldn't notice if Miss Universe hit on him! But there is one woman who can melt his insides–the love he let get away. Sparks are gonna fly when Nate discovers I've hired his archrival, fiery beauty Kat Sanderson, to help us catch a...

The whole town was talking about his new nanny–and that wasn't all… There were whispers about Sawyer Bennett, locked up behind his estate's stone walls. Untouchable. The only chink in his armor–his mute daughter. But not even his wealth and influence could silence the rumors since the suspicious death of his socialite wife.So why did new nanny Amanda Rockport think she could penetrate the fortress around Sawyer? Because she could help the little girl, who hadn't spoken since witnessing her...

THE AGENT: Seth Greene, determined operative–and estranged husband and father.THE MISSION: Infiltrate his ex-wife's home–and gain her much-needed expertise.THE DEVASTATING DISCOVERY: Seth is still very much in love with his ex….Their courtship was whirlwind, their marriage passionate–and all too brief. For the only way Seth had been able to keep his young bride happy and their baby boy safe was to walk away. Now that his latest mission had him sharing a roof with lovely Meghan again, Seth knew...

This deputy was looking for redemption from a mysterious beauty…Ever since Savannah Sinclair’s sister was killed, her ghost has become part of local lore. But deputy Josh Griffin knows the truth behind this charade. And when Savannah is attacked, Josh vows to keep the grieving beauty safe. He soon finds that even though he’s protecting Savannah, it's his heart that's under fire…Savannah only posed as her sister’s spirit to keep her sibling alive—not to put herself in harm’s way. But as Josh, her...

A MAN RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN TO SOLVE A COLD CASE IN NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER CARLA CASSIDY’S NEW SCENE OF THE CRIME BOOK.A family tragedy brings Bo McBride back to his Mississippi town two years after a devastating loss made him leave. Now he's back and only Claire Silver is ready to welcome him home. The sassy blond teacher wants his help in finding a killer that has plagued the town….Although she could only admire him from afar, Claire was always drawn to Bo. Their unofficial investigation...

FBI profiler Sam Connelly had come to Daniella Butler's remote Louisiana bed-and-breakfast to escape the consuming horrors of his job – and the dark demons he fears lurk in his own soul. But finding a dead body on her property changes everything. There's no room in his life – in his heart – for a family. Or so he thinks, until a killer's threat places his irresistible innkeeper and her young daughter under his protection.Now, as the obsessed psychopath inches closer to possessing Daniella, Sam...

They'd waited for their wedding night…the night that never happened. And five years later Sherry Boyd still held fast to her virginity. But it seemed her former fiance, Clint Grahan, had not–the «evidence» lay nestled against his broad chest. Now, the irresistible sheriff came to her–of all people–for help in caring for the beautiful baby who had been dropped in his lap. Well, the man had nerve! Sherry had locked bittersweet memories of Clint in a box with her engagement ring. But here they...

Two hardheaded investigators chase danger—and each other—in New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy’s newest Scene of the Crime caseGabriel Walters didn’t need some know-it-all FBI agent charging in on his territory. But Jordon James wasn’t about to let some local police chief derail her, not with three unsolved murders over at the Diamond Cove B&B. If she just immersed herself in the investigation, she could avoid the troubles she’d left back home…and run head-on into some new ones with...

A COLD CASE REUNION IGNITES ROMANCE IN NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLA CASSIDY’S NEW SCENE OF THE CRIMESheriff Olivia Bradford has a corrupt police department to clean up and an unsolved murder case to crack. But her new employee, Daniel Carson, isn’t some subordinate she can brush off. Unbeknownst to him, he fathered her young daughter five years ago. Now she needs him to get close enough to solve Shelly Sinclair’s untimely death without letting him get too close to learn her...

HER REAL NAME WAS ALLISON WELCH…But he knew her as Cecilia Webster. Just weeks ago, she'd had everything. Then came the tragedy that stole it all–along with her eyesight. The blindness was only temporary. So were her new name and her stay in rural Montana. But what about her feelings for the gruff, tender lawman who'd taken her in?Tormented by his own past, Sheriff Jesse Wilder had a beautiful, vulnerable witness in his protective custody–and more on his mind than keeping her safe. But his...

Former navy SEAL Lucas Washington found her shaken and bruised in a car. Beautiful – and very pregnant – she couldn’t remember what had happened to her or why she was terrified of going to the police. Lucas vowed to protect her and, as hours turned into days, a family came to claim her. Had Lucas just delivered his Jane Doe to safety…or into the hands of a killer?

Justice is worth every sacrifice.Part 8 of 8 in the chilling, high-octane FBI thriller TOUGH JUSTICE from NYT bestselling author Carla Cassidy and Tyler Anne Snell, Carol Ericson and Gail Barrett.Live or die. Her or Moretti. The time is now.The worst has happened; her mark is on the run. But Lara has no clues. No destination. Just fear for those she loves and bone deep belief that he’s coming straight for her. But she knows Moretti – just as he knows her. And when the final clue clicks into...

THE BREATHTAKING FINALE TO THE COLTONS OF OKLAHOMA SAGA…Wrongly imprisoned for murder, horse trainer Greta Colton gets sprung by Tyler Stanton’s falsified alibi. The oil tycoon’s desire has been burning for Greta ever since they met. Now that she’s no longer his brother’s fiancée, he wants her in his bed and working in his corral.In that order.Throwing caution to the wind, Greta accepts Tyler’s brazen invitations. And with danger mounting, they reluctantly risk their hearts. But when a shocking...

OPPOSITES ATTRACT…Oklahoma cowboy Lucas Taylor isn’t used to close company – and he’s quick to tell newcomer Nicolette Kendall so! But when she and her adorable son Sammy are threatened by a kidnapping attempt, Lucas steps in to become the little boy’s bodyguard. Suddenly, Lucas finds himself getting closer to Nicolette… and trying – in vain – to resist the white-hot sparks between them.Nicolette can’t deny the attraction, but she’s been hurt before and this time she won’t risk her heart easily....

He was only nine years old, but Danny knew what was best for his mom and dad. That was why he'd asked for a trip to the Grand Canyon. So they could be together again. Like a real family.Sherri and Luke Morgan knew this vacation was just what Danny needed. So they put aside their differences for their little boy's sake. Everything was fine–until…Sherri remembered how good it had been waking up in Luke's arms.Luke remembered the love he'd all but given up on.Maybe Danny would get his wish….

One Night of Consequences…Married for Amari’s Heir Charity is paying the price of Rocco’s vengeance for her father’s sins. Relinquishing her virginity should cover the debt, but their one white-hot night comes with an unexpected consequence… Determined to legitimise his heir, Rocco wants to make Charity his wife!Damaso Claims His Heir Damaso Pires should have known better than to get involved with Marisa, the scandalous Princess of Bengaria! But their brief affair becomes permanent when Marisa...

The Agent's Secret BabyWhen a tip-off led DEA agent Adam back to his ex, Eve, he didn’t expect to have to deliver the baby she’d been secretly carrying since their split. Now Adam’s found his perfect family, can he convince the one woman he’s always loved?The Cowboy's Secret TwinsA year ago, a blizzard drove Melissa Monroe into Henry Randolf’s arms and they found comfort from the storm. Now she’s back at his ranch and in danger. She needs his protection… and so do her twin baby boys, who look...

What makes an ultimate hero? A man who’ll give his all Sheriff Lucas is the law in his small bayou town. And the mayor’s secretary Mariah has often weathered his powerful fury. But when a kidnapper takes her son, Mariah knows Lucas will do anything to bring back her precious little boy – and win her heart. A man who’ll put his heart on the lineWhen a serial killer targets newlyweds, police sergeant Joe has a plan to draw out the sniper – by dangling his and colleague Katelyn’s very public...

SOLDIER'S SECRET CHILDAt eighteen, Macy Ward had turned to Fisher Yates for a night of comfort before he left for the military. Now he’s back in town and unaware that Macy’s troubled son is the result of that unforgettable night – until the boy mysteriously disappears…BABY'S WATCHBad boy turned undercover agent Ryder had come home to Texas to bust a baby-smuggling ring – not deliver a baby! But he couldn’t turn his back on helpless pregnant beauty Ana Morales. Especially when her only safe haven...

Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.She’s everything he never wanted… She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace has to face the fact that Justin, her triplets’ father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake – smouldering hot and single – welcomes Grace and her tiny daughters to their family’s ranch. It’s a quiet place…until someone tries...

A cowboy cop tracks down a perilous passion in New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidy's explosive new thriller!For Cassie Peterson, finding out her new ranch was the site of a cold case is horrifying. But now one of her cowboys has been murdered, just like the previous victims! Cassie will do whatever it takes to help Chief of Police Dillon Bowie find the killer, but will getting close to the handsome lawman put more than her home at risk?Dillon’s been working hard to crack the original...

A scandalous revelation from New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidy—the most dangerous Colton yet is on the loose… When criminal mastermind Livia Colton escapes from prison, her son, Texas Ranger Knox Colton, is suspended from his job. Embittered, the lawman heads home to Shadow Creek, Texas, a town full of memories. But Knox is floored when he discovers that the woman he loved and lost has a son that looks just like him.Allison Rafferty thought she was doing the right thing by not telling Knox...

Danger and desire collide when New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy takes us back to Holiday Ranch…When a baby is abandoned on his doorstep, cowboy Tony Nanki is blindsided. He never wanted to be a father, but his ex-girlfriend is on the run and tells Tony he's the only person she trusts to keep little Joey safe. Struggling with the infant, Tony turns to caring Mary Redwing for help.Lovely Mary agrees to help care for the child, but a shared desire simmering between her and Tony soon...

HEIRESS BY DAY…BOUNTY HUNTER BY NIGHWhen the man who attacked her best friend skips bail, heiress-turned-bounty-hunter Chantal Worthington swears on her designer spiked heels to hunt him down. Problem is, another hunter's already on the case–and «Crazy» Luke Coleman's not about to let a snooty socialite nab his prey.When Chantal gets a tip that the rapist's gone to ground in Mexico, she's off like a shot with sexy Luke close on her high heels. They can either fight it out tooth and nail, or work...

Will her secrets get them killed?Nick Simon is using his “fiancé,” Julie Peterson, as an alibi. But when someone starts calling with threats of murder, Julie is drawn even closer to the only man who can protect her…

Ramirez’s Woman by Beverly BartonPresidential candidate Miguel Ramirez was fighting for the future of his people – and his life. He needed a bodyguard but JJ Blair, the petite, raven-haired firebrand assigned to protect him, was irritating, infuriating…and intoxicating. Could Miguel really afford to be distracted?Her Royal Bodyguard by Joyce Sullivan Learning of her secret royal identity shocked Rory Kenilworth, but with “accidents” befalling her and bullets flying, she had no time for regrets....

A Cowboy to the RescueWhen single mum Trisha Cahill fled her deadly ex, she never expected to feel safe again. Yet Dusty Crawford is the protector she’s always yearned for. She can’t deny her attraction to the rugged cowboy, but how can she start a new beginning with evil lurking in her past?Dusty has been intrigued by Trisha since she and her infant son arrived in Bitterroot, Oklahoma. When her life is threatened by a stalker, he won’t hesitate to act as guardian. Trisha may be running from...

A rugged rancher to depend on!A man who keeps his secrets to himself, rancher Brody Booth is used to life being tough. The last thing he expects is for a beautiful woman to come his way and Mandy Wright's as unpredictable as the snowstorm that traps them together.Mandy is independent and trusts no one. When it comes to relationships, she's always the first to walk away. Letting Brody close enough to protect her from a killer feels strange – and thrilling. Having feelings for him is risky. Can...

Prince Charming for One NightOne night suave millionaire Conner Rothchild meets stripper Vera LaRue in a search for his stolen family heirloom. Suddenly, a night of unbridled passion doesn’t seem out of the question, especially when they team up to catch the elusive thief!Her 24-Hour ProtectorSocialite Jenna Rothchild swooned when FBI agent Lex Duncan was participating in a charity bachelor auction. Winning a hot date with Lex was easy. Getting information about a priceless diamond required a...

The Spy’s Secret FamilyWhen tycoon Nick Cass wakes up in a hospital room, he has no memory of the beautiful woman at his side. Yet when Laura Delaney tells him their son has been kidnapped, Nick has no choice but trust her – and rescue their chance at a future.Operation Baby Rescue Elise was devastated when the doctors told her that her newborn daughter had died shortly after birth. Finding comfort in a support group, she meets widower Jared… and their unanswered questions about their losses...

He was a prince who was used to getting answers–through any means necessaryAn expert at interrogation, Prince Antoine Cavanaugh had questioned some of the deadliest men in the world. But one beautiful businesswoman was challenging his legendary ability to ferret out the truth. Beth Taylor had secrets and Antoine wasn't about to let her off easy. After all, he'd caught her red-handed, uncovering evidence in an ongoing investigation, one that involved him directly. So, why she refused to tell him...

Can they outwit a deadly stalker?Sawyer Quincy unexpectedly awakes in a stranger’s bed and is mortified. The rancher wants to get to know Janis Little, but threatening notes, slashed tires and gunshots warn him to stay away. Despite the danger surrounding them both, Sawyer falls hard and means to protect her at all costs. When Janis suddenly disappears, Sawyer risks everything to save her.

New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidy kicks off another gripping Colton romance in cowboy country!After years in hiding, Josie Colton has her life back. But to settle a family promise, she must find an old clue buried at the Colton Valley Ranch. She enlists the help of ranch foreman Tanner Grange—in exchange for working as his twin toddlers’ new nanny. On their search, the single dad soon begins to lasso Josie’s heart.Tanner agrees to assist Josie and is alarmed how the Colton beauty fits so...

A beautiful amnesiac and a world of ever-growing secrets… FBI agent Ryan Burton spent his days investigating every dark secret in the fog-shrouded village of Raven’s Cliff. His nights were spent protecting a beautiful amnesiac witness. At one time Ryan had been her defender and her lover, but Britta Jakobsen had no recollection of either.For Ryan, safeguarding Britta brought back the past – and the passion – they’d once shared. This time, though, as a curse enshrouded the town and Britta became...

Her Lord Protector by Eileen Wilks Lord Drew Harrington didn’t believe in psychic nonsense – and he never seduced virgins. So why couldn’t he stay away from the woman who claimed to be both? Shopkeeper Rose Giaberti seemed the least likely suspect when a bomb went off near Montebello’s palace. Yet Rose had reported the bomb minutes before it exploded. Drew swore to learn the dark beauty’s secrets!Secrets of a Pregnant Princess by Carla Cassidy When Princess Samira Kamal found herself pregnant...

She'd been watching the handsome rancher for a while, just a lone cowboy eating pie with an empty chair beside him. One night, Lizzie Wiles, Cowboy Café's feisty new waitress, went over and dared to interrupt his tortured solitude.Daniel Jefferson seemed shocked by her boldness as he buried himself in guilt over his wife's mysterious death. Lizzie tried to penetrate his gloom, but in the end, found herself falling in love. Having plans to leave town, she didn't want to think of these...

Who left a baby on his doorstep?When Anders Colton discovers a baby left on his front porch and he can scarcely believe that it could be his. But when their lives are threatened policewoman Elle Gage moves in to protect the baby and suddenly all he can think about is family…

New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy writes about a scandal–and a passion–that could be front-page news…When Debra Prentice discovers she's pregnant, she knows two things are true: that she can't wait to become a mother…and that she can never reveal the father's identity to anyone. Because not only is Trey Winston her boss's son, he's also got his eye on the North Carolina senator's seat–and he doesn't need a scandal.But when Debra must work with Trey in organizing his fund-raising...

The price of deadly secrets… Someone is killing waitresses at the Cowboy Café.Three women are dead, and Sheriff Cameron Evans means to find out why. But as he works to solve the case, the hunky sheriff must push beyond his feelings for the café’s owner. There’s a murderer on the loose. Passion has no place here.For Mary Mathis, the crime is personal. Not only are the victims her employees, they may be a sign of something deeper. Eight years ago, she came to Grady Gulch fleeing a violent past...

A THRILLING CLIMAXMaybe it’s just her imagination, but Sheri Marcoli’s convinced she’s being watched. With the disappearance of her aunt still unsolved, Detective Jimmy Carmani’s not taking any chances. Sticking close to the vulnerable beauty isn’t just a job for him – she’s awakening feelings he thought he never possessed.But the powerful attraction Sheri feels towards Jimmy is scaring her almost as much as her stalker. The dark-eyed detective is nothing like the golden-haired prince she’s...

Roxy Marcoli cares about three things—her restaurant, her sisters and her Aunt Liz. When Liz disappears, she’s forced to turn to shameless playboy cop Steve Kincaid. Every time the sexy detective turns on the charm, he gets Roxy’s hackles up.Despite his reputation, Steve’s no ladies’ man. His casual flirting hides the pain of an unbearable loss. As they search for clues, he discovers what lies beneath Roxy’s prickly exterior and sharp tongue.As his desire grows, so does his fear. Because it’s...

The crime-fighting Coltons…Witnessing a murder plunges Nina Owens into nerve-shattering danger. So police chief Flint Colton orders Nina into protective custody… in his home! While she’s grateful to him, Nina just can’t shake her deep distrust of police. But all that falls away when Flint’s scintillating kiss awakens something deep within her.With Dead River quarantined, the search for a missing child puts Nina and the killer on a collision course. Flint is haunted by a past failure to save a...

When opposites attract…Forensic pathologist Patience Forbes is a whiz with the dead – it’s flesh-and-blood men who wreck her equilibrium. And cowboy Forest Stevens isn’t fooled by the beauty’s icy facade. So when she’s attacked, he appoints himself her personal bodyguard. Her very personal bodyguard…Patience is determined to investigate the mysterious bones on the Holiday Ranch – not fall into bed with her sexy protector. But Forest is too masculine, too willing to lay down his life for hers…...

No self-respecting cowboy wants to be a rich girl's dirty little secret. That's why Nick Benson left Grady Gulch, looking for greener pastures even as his heart was breaking. Little did he know that the beauty he left behind was carrying his child, a son. Or that his wealthy lover would be abandoned by her family because of their forbidden affair.Now Nick has returned, and he wants to be a father to little Garrett. But Courtney Chambers has been taking care of herself long enough to distrust...

After American surgeon Caitlin O’Donahue nearly lost her life during volunteer work in the jungles of El Salvador, she returned to her family’s ranch to discover her father in hiding.Now the place that was once so safe seems dangerous. The only man she can trust is a stranger – a gorgeous rancher with an agenda and deep-set secrets. Undercover agent Rhett Kane is hell-bent on busting Caitlin’s father.His assignment doesn’t include protecting Caitlin…or taking her under cover in the most sensual...

Bestselling author Carla Cassidy dazzles us with her Men of Wolf Creek–heroes who live and love fiercely.Marlene Marcoli made the mistake of falling in love and almost lost her life. Hoping to put her abusive marriage behind her, Marlene moves to Wolf Creek, Pennsylvania. But danger follows her once again when her apartment is vandalized. To make matters worse, the sexy detective working the case is distracting her beyond reason.Detective Frank Delaney hasn’t been interested in dating since his...

To Catch a Killer… When Wendy Bailey, the closest thing ranch hand Nick Coleman had to a sister, is found dead, Nick is determined to catch the killer. What’s more, he’s sure he has a prime suspect: Adrienne, Wendy’s sister.So when Adrienne arrives, claiming he’s the guilty one, Nick is furious – but reluctantly they agree to work together to catch the real murderer. But as they work closely on the case, an unlikely attraction begins to spark… and, when Adrienne is kidnapped, Nick realises he’ll...

After coming home and finding her father unconscious and her mother mysteriously missing, homicide cop Savannah Tallfeather teamed up with the one person she knew she could trust.Riley Frazier had faced a similar situation nearly two years ago and his quest for the truth was both honorable and heartbreaking. But when their investigation uncovered more questions than answers, Savannah found herself turning to Riley for much more…intimate reasons.Time and again Riley's comforting embrace, the...

Cast #OK0773: Reckless Endangerment of a single mother's sanityInvestigating Officer: Breanna JamesSuspect: Adam Spencer, officer's next-door neighborBackground: From the moment she'd drawn her gun on him, Breanna knew he would be trouble. His touch thrilled her, his kisses floored her. And his tea-party manners had little Maggie dreaming of daddies. But Breanna knew better than to trust her own judgment when it came to men.And as a cop, she couldn't help but wonder why he was here, in Cherokee...

There was something in that clearing. An unknown darkness walks the streets of Black Rock. With a killer at large, Deputy Benjamin Grayson knows that an elderly man's claims of a supernatural phenomenon won't help matters. Yet what he doesn't know is that summoning the man's only relative will make her a target…one in need of his protection.Edie Burnett comes to the sleepy Kansas town for her grandfather's sake—not to let down her guard for a handsome lawman. But Benjamin seems determined to...

Danger and deception at Dead River Ranch foreman Gray Stark and heiress Catherine Colton may live together on Dead River Ranch, but they’re from different worlds. She made that clear when she broke his heart years ago.With their passionate, complicated past, marriage is not an option. Until he finds out that she – and her unborn baby – are targets. Making Catherine his wife is the best way to ensure her safety. But as desire resurfaces, it wars with the danger that hovers close.Is Gray ready to...