Зарубежная современная проза — Lisa Childs

Unleash the untamed passions of the underworld in these deliciously wicked tales of paranormal romance.For generations, local residents have whispered about an evil menace lurking near the shore of the Lake of Tears.The recent murder of landowner Damien Gray's bride, Olivia, confirms the worst. Now, confused and heartbroken, Olivia's spirit survives death and seeks vengeance upon the man she desired more than life itself, the man she now suspects was her killer–Damien.But an angry shaman has his...

I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU…BODYGUARD AND WIFE?When her real groom is kidnapped, Tanya Chesterfield convinces bodyguard and all-time crush Cooper Payne to marry her in order to fulfill the terms of her inheritance and secure a possible ransom. But when there are no demands for money, only attempts made on Tanya's life, Cooper's protective instincts go into overdrive. Nearly losing her makes Cooper realize he never stopped loving her, and their pretense as husband and wife resurrects the passion between...

Dylan Matthews had left Winter Falls a young man rocked by tragedy; he returned a seasoned big-city cop with a dangerous case to solve and scars that were still too tender to share.Lindsey Warner couldn't deny that she still wanted Dylan–had never stopped wanting him. But she was a woman now, a successful investigative reporter, and she hadn't come home to relive the past. No, if she was going to survive another encounter with Dylan Matthews, then she'd have to stick to getting her story and...

GETTING MARRIED MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN COMPLETING HIS MISSION. Nothing has fazed Logan Payne in his entire career as a bodyguard. That is, until he's tasked with protecting his biggest enemy. Stacy Kozminski isn't too thrilled about having to work with Logan either, but when attempts are made on her life, she knows he is her only hope if she wants to survive.Soon, a target is placed on both their backs, and they have no choice but to stage an engagement to protect one another. Logan won't...

Being Strong Is a State of Mind…Everyone in town thinks Holly DeJong has handled her husband's death well, including her. Until the day she spots a cupcake display at Smiley's General Store and lets loose. Holly's husband is dead…because he cheated on her. He didn't have just one Kitty Cupcake on the side; he had boxes of them!Now everyone in town thinks she's lost it, except Holly. For the first time in months she feels as if she can handle anything, including her children, dating-minded family...

EVERY WOMAN HAS HER MYSTERYAnd Sarah Mars-Hutchins had more than one secret to keep. But her tumultuous past caught up with the young widow in the flesh when a devastatingly handsome former FBI agent came to question her. Royce «The Tracker» Graham was dangerous to the safe little world Sarah had created for herself and her son in the tiny town of Winter Falls, Michigan. Someone wanted to remove Sarah from her child's life, yet Royce was there, foiling kidnapping attempts and murderous plots…all...

He'll risk his life…just not his heartFiona O'Brien knows how to minimize risk…by never, ever falling for a guy in a hazardous job. And when her brother applies to become an elite Forest Service firefighter, Fiona hits the roof. She'll do anything to keep him safe—even if it means using every sexy tool in her arsenal to seduce the one firefighter who can change her brother's mind.Hotshot Wyatt Andrews swore to avoid controlling women like Fiona. And he has no intention of intervening in her...

Passion reborn…?Healing supernatural beings is Ben’s gift – and his curse. His power demands secrecy, a secrecy that once cost him his wife, Paige. But even she can’t deny the potent passion that continues to draw them together… When Paige takes over running nightspot Club Underground she learns that no one in her life is quite what they seem – not her customers, her ex-husband…not even herself.But when an unspeakable evil is unleashed, Paige gets more answers than she bargained for. Now she and...

When the sexy redhead approaches Conner West at Club Underground, haunting ground of the Secret Vampire Society, he knows making love to her would be a perfect distraction on the anniversary of his beloved's death.Conner doesn't realize that he has met Brandi before—and that she wants revenge for turning her into a vampire. But in order for her plan to succeed, she will first have to indulge her desire for her very naughty vampire. . .

A werewolf’s need for vengeance…When Detective Kate Wever shoots a man in the chest, she expects him to die…and to stay dead. But it seems that Warrick James is not like other men. What he is, though, is a mystery that can only lead her deeper into danger.As she learns about Warrick’s all-consuming quest to stop whatever monster killed his father, Kate realises that things in the underworld of Zantrax City are not as they seem. And it isn’t long before Kate is swept up in a passion unlike any...

She's playing with fire!Reporter Avery Kincaid always gets what she wants. After an inferno tears through the Huron National Forest and nearly kills a group of campers, Avery's instincts kick in. There's definitely more to this story. She'll need to use every ounce of sex appeal she has to get the scoop from a certain scorching-hot elite firefighter…Only Hotshot Dawson Hess wants nothing to do with the press. Especially when they get too close to the flames…or the truth. He's guarded and...

He can’t resist the heat!“I always leave.” Part of the elite Hotshot firefighting team, Cody Mallehan is happy to jump from one dangerous situation to another. Getting attached to anything—or anyone—is the one risk he's not willing to take. So he carefully nurtures his “bad boy” reputation to keep people at a distance. Until his gorgeous, sexy new landlady tempts him to get very, very close.Serena Beaumont is busy trying to hang on to her ageing but beautiful boarding house. A home where she...

Innocent until proved wickedHe'll need all his powers of seduction…Lawyer Trevor Sinclair knows that gorgeous ice-queen Allison McCann is sabotaging his firm. All he needs is proof, with a plan that involves a little deception…and a whole lot of sizzling seduction! But no one warned him that her chilly exterior hides a desire as hot as his own. Is it entrapment if they're both playing with fire?

Verdict: guilty……of corrupting Ms. Prim and Proper!Hotshot lawyer Stone Michaelsen never loses a case, but rival Hillary Bellows is determined to beat him in court. When they’re alone together, the gloves—and clothes—come off. Uptight in court yet naughty in private, they can’t keep their hands off each other, and their jobs are on the line. Real feelings emerge, raising the stakes and turning sexy sparks into a roaring fire!

You are becoming an addiction…And he's about to find out how irresistible she really is…Criminally handsome divorce lawyer Ronan Hall decimated Muriel Sanz’s reputation to win her ex a higher settlement. In retaliation, she wants to kill his career. They should hate each other. But they can’t keep their hands—or their lips—to themselves. If they don’t destroy each other in court, they may just destroy each other in the bedroom…

'You are mine for the next two weeks.'Resigning might be the sexiest thing she’s ever done…Quitting her job puts executive assistant Bette Monroe in a very compromising position. With ten days left, powerhouse lawyer Simon Kramer is working her late into the night… and seducing her into oblivion! While he’s convinced she’s selling business secrets, the bombshell she’s keeping secret would shock him more. Does she bare all…or keep him guessing?

A Bride At Last?Her sister's wedding is the last place Colleen McClintock expects to fall in love. Especially when the object of her affection is a man who has never given her a second look at the hospital where they both work. Sexy, irresistible Dr. Nick Jameson may be everything a woman could want in a man. But he's definitely not husband material. Best man at his best friend's wedding is the closest Nick plans to come to marriage.Even if he can't stop thinking about sweet Colleen. When the...

Dr. Dark and Far Too DeliciousJasmine Phillips is proving that there is life after divorce and it’s busy! There simply isn’t room in the E.R. nurse and single mum’s day for an attraction to Dr Jed Devlin.Jasmine’s re-built her heart, as well as her life, but can she risk it crumbling again in the hands of this oh-so delicious doc? Living in the same town, working at the same hospital, the temptation is getting harder to resist…Royal RescueHidden away for more than fourteen years, Thea James was...

Friend. Lover. Groom?Running out on her own wedding is the only way Molly McClintock can stop herself from making the biggest mistake of her life. But running to her childhood friend Eric South could land her in even more trouble. Ever since the second grade, Eric's always been there for her. Now the wounded war hero is back in her life… and igniting enough sparks to turn friends into lovers.How could Eric forget the girl who accepted his boyhood marriage proposal? Now, twenty years later, he's...

Brenna Kelly just took that fateful walk down the aisle…as maid of honor at her best friend's wedding.But when the bride's a no-show, Brenna suddenly has to cope with a runaway wedding…and her own runaway feelings for the jilted groom. Dr. Josh Towers is sexy, gorgeous and strictly off-limits. And that includes his adorable twin boys. Being dumped by his fiancée could be the best thing that's ever happened to Josh. Especially when he's so attracted to the curvaceous maid of honor.Brenna is the...

Baby’s on the Way!Bound by a Baby Bump by Ellie DarkinsWhen they become guardians of their best friends' orphaned baby, Ryan Garrett and Harper Ross expect disaster. They can't be more different – she's an uptight career woman; he's a laid back ladies' man. But when their custody of little Oliver is threatened, will they go all the way and say ‘I do’?Expecting the Prince’s Baby by Rebecca WintersWhen Abby Loretto became a surrogate mother for the Mediterranean’s premier royal couple, she didn’t...

Three tales filled with sizzlingly sexy soldiers!The Soldier’s Untamed HeartBrooding ex-soldier Clint McLeish is looking for a security co-ordinator for his game park when feisty Romy Carvell demands the job! Romy sees that something is missing in her boss’s life and the single mum may be the woman to finally open – and tame – this soldier’s heart!Closer…A stalker has destroyed Christie Pratchett's life. She's done everything she can to protect herself, but nothing works… until she meets Boone...

Chad Michalski is just doing his duty when he pulls over Tessa Howard for speeding.But from the moment the vivacious blonde strolls into traffic court, the widowed cop knows he's headed for trouble. Especially when she enrolls in the Lakewood Citizen's Police Academy, where he can keep a stern eye on her…and attempt to resist her much-too-tempting charms. Tessa has always admired a man in uniform.But the sexy lieutenant's by-the-book attitude could derail their relationship before it picks up...

Secrets…Agreeing to run popular nightclub Club Underground is a bigger challenge than Paige ever dreamed, as she discovers that no one in her life is who they seem – not her customers, her handsome doctor ex-husband Ben… not even herself. But when evil is unleashed, rekindling her passion with Ben may be the only way to save herself.… and Legends…The world knew Michael Brandt as a playboy tycoon. The underworld knew him as a fierce vampire hunter, targeting the most dangerous powers in a...

Always A Bridesmaid?Only her best friend's impending nuptials could bring Abby Hamilton back to her Michigan hometown. But when the bride runs away, the wedding reception turns into an unexpected homecoming party for Cloverville's Prodigal Daughter. Everyone's happy to see Abby…except Clayton McClintock, the bride's straight-arrow older brother–and Abby's unrequited crush.Where Abby goes, trouble seems to follow. But Clayton has to admit the adult Abby is very different from the rebellious...

Taking a bullet meant for someone else made Kent Terlecki a hero in the eyes of his fellow detectives.But Erin Powell doesn't see a brave cop–only the man who put her brother in jail. When the justice-seeking reporter enrolls in the Lakewood Citizen's Police Academy asking some tough questions, she never expects to fall for the sexy sergeant. With her nephew to protect, it's a betrayal of everything she stands for. Isn't it? Being wounded in the line of duty is part of being a cop–Kent isn't...

A pretend relationship between a bodyguard and single mum turns all too real! Emilia Ecklund’s either losing her mind – or someone wants her to think she is! She hears her child crying when he's smiling. She sees intruders where there are none. She's desperate, so she asks her brother's best friend, former Marine and professional bodyguard Dane Sutton, to investigate. But the only way is for him to move into her home…and then her bed!Dane's secret mission is to pose as Emilia's boyfriend while...

In Lisa Childs's Shotgun Weddings miniseries, a confirmed bachelor must walk down the aisle to protect his newborn son Someone is trying to kill bodyguard Parker Payne. But what's more shocking is the woman who shows up claiming he's the father of her child. The baby boy is Parker's spitting image, but how could he have forgotten a passionate encounter with this woman with caramel eyes?Sharon Wells has raised Parker's son since his birth. Now with a homicidal maniac coming after her and her son,...

Together for the first time in one volume, two classic romance stories from Sarah M. Anderson and Lisa Childs.A Man of DistinctionNick Longhair said goodbye to his life on the reservation without regrets—even though Tanya Rattling Blanket refused to join him. But when business brings him back, he finally understands what he exchanged for money and power. Tanya has been raising his baby! Determined to give his child every advantage, Nick isn't about to leave again…at least not alone.His Baby...

A princess and her doppelganger are missing and a griefstricken king turns to his bodyguard for answers.When one of the women is found, Aaron Timmer’s mission is to keep her safe and find the abductor. But how can he do that when the mystery woman has lost her memory?

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.Their only chance for salvation was each other… Born a witch, Irina Cooper was able to read other people’s thoughts. She had never known the source of her power, or her true heritage. It was police officer Ty McIntyre’s job to save her from the dark forces swirling around her.To stop the killer seeking to destroy the Cooper...

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.Her curse would become her greatest gift Elena Jones would do anything to stop her dream-visions – until they show her the danger confronting her sisters. She has the chance to transform her curse into a gift and stop death before it strikes. Joseph Dolce has violence in his past and darkness in his soul. Elena’s sweetness...

A bride on the run…and a killer on the prowl…When FBI special agent Dalton Reyes discovers an amnesiatic injured bride in the trunk of a car, his protective instincts kick into high gear. Who is this mysterious redhead? And why is someone going to such great lengths to kill her? When a man claiming to be her fiancé steps forward, Dalton can't ignore his jealously…and his fear that that her betrothed isn't who he seems. But as Elizabeth–his beautiful charge–faces the dark truth of her past,...

They could be a family… if he can win her heartWhen Lillian Davies is accused of a crime she didn’t commit, Jake Howard knows he must save her. But Lillian has bigger concerns and Jake has to fight even harder to win her trust and her heart.

Prince Sebastian Cavanaugh knew a frightened witness when he saw one, and Jessica Peters was it. Not that he blamed her.The moment she came forward to offer the information he was seeking, bullets started flying and someone tried to put a price on his head. Now, protecting Jessica and her four-year-old daughter came fi rst and he wasn't leaving Wyoming until they were safe. But Jessica claimed there was much more to the danger and that her past had fi nally caught up with her. With too many...

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.Macy hadn’t expected to find a perfectly healthy man lying inside a body bag.Rowe claimed to be a special agent who’d escaped from prison by faking his own death. Now they’re both targets. Taking a civilian on the run went against Rowe’s lawman code, but leaving Macy, the woman he was beginning to fall for, behind could mean...

She’s wanted by unknown assailants, the government…and the man sworn to protect her.A man like FBI Special Agent Ash Stryker would never be caught dead at a speed-dating event. But that’s where he tracks down Claire Molenski, a computer programmer suspected of selling government information. When he rescues her from a botched kidnapping, he realizes not only that she’s innocent, but also the only way to protect her is to pose as her boyfriend.Claire knows that their relationship is a ruse. Once...

GHOSTLY WHISPERSRocking chairs moving to and fro in the night…and an inherited house straight out of the eeriest of ghost stories. These were the things Sasha Michaelson found when she arrived on Sunset Island to collect the body of her identical twin…and take charge of her newly discovered niece.But even more frightening to Sasha than her sister's shadowy presence in the old house, and the killer still running loose on the small island, was the fact that Sheriff Reed Blakeslee stopped her...

For one magical night, they were Cinderella and the Prince…For one magical night, they were Cinderella and the prince. Reunited four years later, billionaire Blake Colton and K9 cop Juliette Walsh are worlds apart, and he is furious to learn that Juliet's secret daughter is his. But with danger closing in, Blake and Juliette must risk more than their rekindling passion to have a future with their child.

Cole Bentler’s mission is to serve and protect…Former Marine Cole Bentler’s new assignment: Protect the recently widowed love of his life! Shawna Rolfe’s never been far from Cole's thoughts, but now it’s up to him to ensure her safety–and guard her young daughter.A daughter whose eyes somehow look just like his…Once his secret daughter's identity is exposed, can Cole forgive Shawna before the killer has them both trapped?

When an attempted abduction occurs, royal bodyguard Whit Howell must rescue the pregnant Princess Gabriella and return her to her country. In order to keep her safe, he needs to know who is orchestrating these attacks…and why! This is the most important mission of his life – and he’ll risk everything to save the one woman he can’t live without.

FAMILIAR STRANGERS…Amanda Smith's worst fear had been confirmed: the man she'd sent to prison was getting released. After surviving a brutal attack that had stolen her memories, she'd spent the past six years looking over her shoulder. And she was getting ready to run again, when she suddenly found herself in the protection of Evan Quade–the husband she couldn't remember.But proof of Evan's claim was stamped on the face of her five-year-old son. Though she knew she should keep her distance,...

Bachelor bodyguard and his alluring client? As a supermodel, Teddie Plummer is used to being desired. But a stalker? That's terrifying new territory, so Teddie hires a professional to guard her. The moment she and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Jordan Mannes collide, searing attraction produces a different danger.Former Marine Jordan knows his boundaries. He'll put his life on the line for Teddie, but won't risk his career on a client – no matter how sexy she is. But the rules blur once...

Passion flares when Payne Protection’s newest recruit puts everything on the line to protect the mother of his child…Threats are nothing new for FBI Special Agent Nicholas Rus. But when a night of passion with girl-next-door Annalise Huxton puts her in the crosshairs, Nick knows he has to do something drastic. He’d do anything to protect her – and her surprise baby bump!Annalise has always had feelings for Nick, but that doesn’t mean she trusts him. Sure, he quit his job to become her personal...

Once a bad boy, always a bad boy.At least that’s what Candace Baker tells herself after being scorned by fellow bodyguard Garek Kozminski. And her hot Payne Protection co-worker hasn’t just returned to his lawless ways…but his old girlfriend, too! Heartbroken, Candace is determined to send Garek back where he belongs – jail.No one – even sexy Candace – can know Garek is faking his criminal comeback to bring down a mobster. But when a curious Candace almost blows his cover, Garek must come clean...

She’ll do anything to expose her sister’s killer—even reunite with an ex…After six years hunting The Bride Butcher, FBI agent Jared Bell is as determined as ever to find the ruthless murderer. So when the killer strikes again, he’ll stop at nothing to bring closure to the case—and the first victim’s sister, Rebecca Drummond. Including staging an engagement to lure the madman into a trap…It’s been years since their torrid rendezvous, but as Jared’s fake fiancée, Becca can no longer ignore their...

Some said he was a phantom. Others called him a monster.But for investigative reporter Jillian Drake, the masked man who'd rescued her from a burning building was a savior…and a mystery. He lurked in the shadows. He had no name, no face. But he had secrets. And despite his whispered warnings, Jillian wouldn't rest until she found out every one.As she unraveled his past, Jillian found herself haunted by the memory of his powerful arms protecting her. But getting close to him was dangerous. He was...

Strong, handsome and crossing a dangerous line!An expert at catching bank robbers, FBI Special Agent Blaine Campbell isn’t sure who to trust. He's just rescued the beautiful assistant manager from being abducted by robbers–but was it an inside job? What if pregnant Maggie Jenkins wasn’t a hostage but a co-conspirator?After several harrowing attempts on the young widow’s life, the steely Blaine relies on his instincts. Maggie wasn't involved. The only thing she's guilty of is stealing his heart....

Payne Protection's latest hire has a secret agenda…but his heart keeps getting in the way!Digital security specialist Nikki Payne is eager to prove herself. So when former marine Lars Ecklund asks for her help in tracking down his sister, Nikki happily volunteers her services. But she doesn't anticipate loving her role as nanny and bodyguard to a baby they're protecting…or uncovering a raging hunger for Lars.To find out what happened to his sibling, Lars must get into a fortified mansion and...

The Bachelor Bodyguards of Payne Protection Agency are back—and this time, it’s personal.Walking away from then-fiancée Amber Talsma was one of the hardest things sexy bodyguard Milek Kozminski ever had to do. But nothing compared to the shock of hearing she’d been killed in a car accident alongside the son Milek knew, deep down, was his.Amber will do anything to keep her child safe. Which is why she had to fake their deaths—to evade the assailant who murdered her boss, then came after her. But...