Зарубежная современная проза — Delores Fossen

Three stories salute the romance of holiday homecomingsChristmas Angel by Lindsay McKennaWhen Navy SEAL Kyle Anderson gets a call saying Anna Campbell needs him, he doesn't think twice. On the Montana ranch where they grew up, holiday magic permeates every acre, kindling long-awaited love. But will duty trump desire?Unexpected Gift by Delores FossenTailed by a camera crew, Air Force Captain Gabe Brenner returns to Texas to deliver a Christmas message to his best friend's sister Kelly Coburn. But...

How to lead a Texas cowboy into temptation…Despite his parents’ pressure to be a doctor, ranch hand Josh Whitlock has everything under control. That is, until Hope Applewood—his boss—trades in her dusty jeans for a sexy little red dress. Now Josh’s self-control has gone up in smoke… taking his common sense with it. That must be why he’s agreed to fake a relationship so they can prove something to both their families.Sure, there’s always been a bit of a simmer between them. Now the simmer is up...

SAYING «I DO» HAD NEVER BEEN SO DANGEROUS…She bet her badge and her honor when she bent the rules to hunt the deadly sniper who'd declared open season on newlyweds. Now police detective Katelyn O'Malley would answer to hotshot Sergeant Joe Rico, her new boss – and temporary fiance.OR SO DESIRABLEJoe had a plan to draw the sniper out – by dangling his and Katelyn's very public whirlwind «marriage» as bait. But in private, the line between pretense and passion blurred. And as duty and desire...

After being abducted and artificially inseminated, Jessie Barrett was in danger and running for her life. And the one man she could turn to for answers was Jake McClendon – the biological father of her unborn child. In the midst of their clandestine investigation to uncover the conspiracy behind her kidnapping, Jessie was unwittingly drawn to the sexy Texas rancher.She knew she should keep her distance and safeguard her heart, but all she wanted was to kiss him senseless. Except when he insisted...

Shock didn't describe Rachel Dillard's feelings when her estranged husband told her the news: her precious embryo had been stolen!A child – their child – had been born and had become a pawn in a killer's deadly game. Finding their baby was her priority now, but the familiar heat of Jared's arms was proving a dangerous distraction….One touch of Rachel's lips and Lieutenant Jared Dillard knew he'd do anything to have her back in his bed. Bringing their baby home was the first step. Stopping a...

Months after the birth of her son, single mom Delaney Nash discovered a horrible truth: the sperm bank she'd used was under investigation for unethical practices.Complicating matters even further was the very real possibility her son's father was none other than Ryan McCall – her sworn enemy. Suddenly a string of suspicious – and near-fatal – accidents proved that Delaney and her son were in terrible danger.And the only man she could trust to help her uncover the truth was the very same man who...

Natalie Sinclair was stunned to discover she'd been drugged – and impregnated.Even more shocking was the identity of her baby's father: Rick Gravari, her sworn enemy. Now the only way to uncover the truth and reveal the mastermind behind their mysterious one night together was to join forces with the one man who was completely off-limits.As the peril around them intensified, Natalie realized the dangerous men on their trail were nothing compared to the tender emotions provoked by her baby's...

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.Finding his son was a dream come true… An illegal adoption ring had stolen federal agent Luke Buchanan’s baby boy. When he tracked down the woman who’d been raising Christopher as her own, he would make her pay. Until danger turned it into a nightmare! Someone was hunting Elaina McLemore.From the moment he saw the fear in...

FBI agent Gabe Sanchez had his orders concerning witness Leigh O'Brien – keep her alive, catch the bad guys, take care of her.The last was asking a lot, given that Leigh had vanished from his life two years ago. Now she was back, and Gabe wanted answers. Who was trying to kill her? Why did she leave without a word? Why did he still yearn for her, body and soul? Leigh couldn't remember her name, let alone the sexy stranger who claimed to be her husband.All she knew was that she had to get to...

Anna Caldwell hadn't planned on spending her honeymoon dodging bullets in the Texas chaparral with a husband who couldn't even remember her! Or their unborn child…Combat Rescue Officer Rafe McQuade had saved Anna's life, fathered the baby she carried and asked her to be his bride…but had no recollection of any of it. And unless he could unlock the secrets in his mind, rogue terrorists had no qualms about using his pregnant wife as a bargaining chip.Rafe didn't need his memory to know how much...

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.How had he fathered a stranger’s child? Logan McGrath was shocked to find a terrified redhead on his doorstep. An alluring stranger who’d given birth to a beautiful baby…Logan’s son. Someone had arranged the illegal surrogacy, and now they wanted Mia Crandall out of the way. But Logan soon realised that the killer who hunted...

Tough-as-nails cop Jason Lawrence hadn't planned on parenthood.But after his brother's death, he'd raised his baby niece, Megan, becoming her father in every way that mattered. And there was no way that he was giving her up – even to the biological mother Megan had never known. Jason knew he should be trying to keep Lilly Nelson at arm's length.After all, she had the power to break up his happy home. But someone wanted Lilly dead, and everything about her – her strong spirit and fragile beauty –...

She was hiding from a stalker – and from Brayden O'Malley, the man who blamed her for his wife's death.But when Brayden asked for the incredible, Ashley Palmer couldn't refuse: He wanted her to give him a child, so his toddler son would live to see another Christmas. But forging a frightening intimacy with her ex-brother-in-law meant coming out of hiding…and evading the reach of a killer.Now the key to Ashley's safety lay in solving the clues of a perilous puzzle that only brought her and...

Her safety is breached. Can he protect her? Gemma Hanson is being stalked by a serial killer. That’s the message Sheriff Kellan Slater personally delivers. Although Gemma and Kellan share an intense past, escaping the violence surrounding them is all that matters. Especially once Gemma realises nowhere is safe…

He'll protect his child at any cost. After discovering an intruder in his home, Deputy Owen Slater is terrified when he can't find his infant daughter, until he discovers his ranch manager Laney Martin keeping her safe. But to get to the truth of the break-in they'll need to work as a team -and share secrets buried long ago.

Sheriff Jake McCall is about to break the law. To find a bone marrow donor for his ailing baby girl, he'll hack into WITSEC to track down Maggie Gallagher–the only person who could be a genetic match.Yet by doing so, he is jeopardizing not only his badge, but Maggie's life, as well. Expecting to have to force Maggie against her will, Jake is unprepared for her willingness to help–and for the desire and hunger she arouses in him. Still, those forbidden feelings could make Jake reckless, and...

Texas Ranger Sloan McKinney was hired to solve two different murders – with one eerily similar M.O. Sheriff Carley Matheson had her hands full: A sixteen-year-old unsolved murder and a strong hunch that the killer had resurfaced and struck again.As if things couldn't get any worse, the Texas Rangers had sent Sloan McKinney – the one man she'd always tried to keep at a distance – to spearhead the investigation. Now the only way to keep the citizens of Justice, Texas, safe – and solve two...

Agent Tessa Abbot: This take-no-prisoners, tough-as-nails operative of a top secret U.S. security agency was prepared for anything…except a surprise pregnancy.Agent Riley McDade: His sexy yet deadly smile had seen him through dangerous missions around the world…except the one that mattered most – and cost him his heart. Mission: Posing as man and wife, apprehend Dr. Barton Fletcher, aka the Baby Maker.He has killed before and won't hesitate to do so again – see memo on Agent McDade's past broken...

Marriage for baby Ranchman Dylan Greer knew the baby he’d adopted was his in every way that mattered. Except beautiful cop Collena Drake swore a criminal ring had stolen her baby and that someone was crossing every line to keep the illegal adoption secret.In order to protect the innocent child, Collena made him an offer – get married and share custody. As a businessman, Dylan thought the plan brilliant. But resisting his bride as the danger mounted would be near impossible. For Their Baby’s Sake...

The last thing this Texas sheriff wanted was to heed a frantic late-night call from the woman who'd destroyed his life.Old wounds were ripped wide-open after Lucas Creed discovered that his former deputy had moved on – and was pregnant to boot. But after rescuing Kylie Monroe from hired guns and taking her under his protection, she repaid him by dropping a bombshell on his world-weary shoulders….Kylie knew that her misstep in the line of duty had cost Lucas everything. Now, as his secret...

There was no way she could hide the bump…Lenora Whitaker never thought spending one night with U.S. marshal Clayton Caldwell would put them in the crosshairs of a killer. Connected to a protective custody case gone awry, they are both attacked, leaving Clayton with a damaging case of amnesia and forcing Lenora to go on the run.After taking a bullet to save her life, Clayton is unable to remember Lenora or that he's the father of her baby. But the moment he tracks her down, it's clear the...

Months after Lexie Rayburn faked her own disappearance, someone injected her with a drug that robbed her of her memories, and kidnapped her newborn baby.Now, the only hope for locating her daughter rested on the too-broad shoulders of Garrett O'Malley – the one man she swore she'd never set eyes on again. But someone would stop at nothing to ensure Lexie never learned the truth about her baby's disappearance.Still, as the danger escalated, Lexie wondered which posed a greater risk: the killer on...

Secrets had torn them apart…and reunited them in a way neither had expectedShe is the last person Dallas Walker ever wants to see again. Still, this U.S. Marshal has no problem taking Joelle Tate into «protective custody»–on her wedding day. To save his family from unjust charges, he'd take on a lot worse than an ex-flame he couldn't trust. But Dallas doesn't know Joelle has put her freedom on the line to protect him. Now with only two days to investigate a long-buried crime no one wants solved,...

Time passes, but passion–and vengeance–endureThe erotic memories are not Olivia's own, yet they shake her to her core. And she knows what it is to be shaken: years ago, a deranged stalker drove her into a life of isolation and distrust. But enigmatic Lucian Wilde will breach all Olivia's defenses, down to her bare skin and very soul.Lucian believes he and Olivia host the spirits of two lovers brutally murdered decades before. He, too, is consumed by waking dreams of wild encounters with a woman...

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...

Ten years ago, he was a suspect in her parents’ murder. Now he’s back to protect the family he never knew he had.DEA agent Theo Carter has gone back home to protect the family he never knew he had while a murderer is on the loose. Ivy Beckett broke his heart once, will he let her break down his barriers again?

Lucas Ryland always had a way with the ladies—until Hailey Darrow dropped him after a shared night of passion. Then he discovered her unconscious body in a wrecked car, with a fake ID and enough cash to disappear. Unbeknownst to him, the one who got away was leaving town with his baby…Now Hailey is out of her coma and still in danger. But hiding her at his Silver Creek ranch ignites old passions…and introduces new dangers. Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey...

“I’m not dead.”The voicemail rocks deputy sheriff Jax Crockett to his core. A year ago, Paige was murdered by the Moonlight Strangler. Yet his ex-wife just showed up at his ranch–out of options and out of time. There are only two reasons Paige would come back to Texas with a killer hot on her heels: Jax and their toddler son. Faking her death was the only way to keep them alive. But now it’s Jax who’s risking everything to protect his family. The cowboy lawman is also reawakening a powder keg of...

SHE SWORE SHE’D NEVER FALL FOR A COP. But will a hot Texas Ranger change her mind?After a one-night stand with Rachel McCall, Ranger Griff Morris reveals a long-kept secret. Feeling betrayed, Rachel flees. But when she returns, complications abound: she's pregnant. With danger threatening her life can Griff earn Rachel's trust to keep her and their baby alive?

A Texas lawman will move heaven and earth to keep his former lover and their infant daughter safeA shoot-out on the banks of Appaloosa Creek is the last place Marshal Chase Crockett expects to find his ex-lover. Former criminal informant April Landis is supposed to be in WITSEC, awaiting the birth of their child.But the desperate woman caught in the crossfire isn’t pregnant.Telling Chase he was a father–two months early–wasn’t an option with murderous thugs targeting April and their infant...

The Rylands of Silver Creek are back and hungry for justice in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's latest heart-stopping suspense!After returning home to investigate a brutal murder, Detective Landon Ryland is shocked to learn the body was discovered in the home of Tessa Sinclair, a woman he once knew intimately. Seeing Tessa again is like a jolt to his heart. Too bad the beautiful brunette has no idea who she is—or why she's cradling a newborn. With evidence pointing toward Tessa and...

Her life depends on his protectionSheriff Egan McCall hasn’t forgiven Jordan Gentry for her role in the death of his fiancée.But when Jordan is attacked, his priority is stopping a murderer and safeguarding a target. If only he could also ignore the sizzling attraction between them…

Guilty until proven innocent. This deputy isn't taking chances.When his father is shot, Deputy Court McCall initially suspects Rayna Travers, even if his attraction to her is impossible to contain. But when he discovers Rayna is an innocent pawn in very dangerous game, this cowboy will do whatever it takes to protect her and catch a killer.

Truly, Madly, Briefly by Delores FossenAre your undies safe?Bobbie Callahan can ID a briefs man from a boxers kind of guy from fifty paces–managing the family's men's lingerie factory will do that to a girl. When a case of superlarge men's thongs disappears not once, but twice, she calls in the sheriff. Aidan O'Shea is thrilled to be called. Not just because the tiny Texas town had all but put the Boston cop to sleep, but because Bobbie's the sexiest gal around!Tried and True by Katie...

Battered ex-soldier Parker McKenna is facing his riskiest mission yet: guarding Bailey Lockhart. Returning to civilian life hasn't been easy, but Parker's new job with Corps Security and Investigations gives him purpose again–if he can keep Bailey alive.The privileged governor's daughter has been receiving threats–and they've just escalated into dangerous territory. Someone close to her wants her dead. Parker can handle any adversary, but handling Bailey proves more difficult–the stubborn,...

Two wild cowboys’ hearts get lassoed in these fan-favorite tales from two stars of Western romanceThe Creed LegacyLinda Lael MillerRough-and-tumble rodeo cowboy Brody Creed likes life on the move—until a chance encounter with his long-estranged twin brother brings him “home” to Lonesome Bend, Colorado, for the first time in years, and forces him to face the secrets that continue to haunt him. But can this restless bad boy finally overcome his past—and find a future with Carolyn Simmons, the...

Welcome to Wrangler’s Creek…The Granger siblings thought they’d left their ranching days behind, until fate sends them home to Wrangler’s Creek, Texas – and into the passionate arms of those they’d least expect…It’s some run of bad luck when Sophie Granger loses her business and gets left at the altar all in one day. Desperate to not appear jilted, Sophie begs Clay McKinnon, Wrangler’s Creek’s smoking-hot police chief, to pretend they’re having an affair. But Clay refuses, leaving Sophie to...

He's meant to protect her, but what is this cowboy keepingfrom her about the danger she's facing?As the daughter of a presidential candidate, Cassidy Hamilton left the Montana family ranch to escape notoriety and live her own life. But when someone tries to abduct her off a Houston sidewalk, Cassidy finds protection in the tall, dark and sexy form of cowboy Jack Durand. The gorgeous Texan doesn’t recognize her, wants nothing from her and is determined to keep her safe.Jack hates keeping secrets...

A Texas Ranger must protect the daughter of a serial killer from becoming his next victim…Breaking into the home of the woman who shared his bed three months ago isn’t Weston Cade’s usual m.o. But the Texas Ranger is on a personal vendetta to catch a killer, and Addie Crockett is the man's biological daughter. The beautiful rancher also happens to be carrying Wes’s child…Addie can’t remember her birth father, but she’ll never forget the lover who took her to bed–and disappeared. Now, she has to...

He promised he’d stay away…but he can’t resist keeping her closeSetting rules and following them to the letter is part of cowboy Nick Haskins’s code. It keeps life uncomplicated, and his heart intact. The love he had for his high school sweetheart is ashes in the wind, but he’s not counting on her twin, Lindsay Gavin, to show up on his ranch—or in his dreams.Lindsay’s got a code of her own: hands off her sister’s guy. But now that Nick is free to share his bunkhouse and his bed, she can’t help...

Two newborns in jeopardy bring together former sweethearts in the second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's Sweetwater Ranch series!The last thing Texas Ranger Tucker McKinnon expects to find in his pantry is two sleeping newborns. But it's the woman who spirited the infants to his ranch who stirs the lawman's blood, along with haunting memories. Once, Tucker and Laine Braddock were inseparable…until murder divided their families. Now, with a killer on Laine's trail, Tucker...

Wrangler's Creek’s most eligible bad boy has just become its most eligible single dadDylan Granger could always count on his rebellious-cowboy charm to get his way—until the day his wife, Jordan, left him and joined the military. The realization that during a wild night he got her cousin pregnant is shocking enough. But the news that Jordan has come home to Texas to help raise the baby is the last thing he expects.Raising a baby with Dylan in Wrangler's Creek is a life Jordan might’ve had years...

A Texas lawman comes face to face with his past and meets the future: his son…First, someone tries to kill him. Then an achingly familiar beauty from his past drops the bombshell of a lifetime: he has a son. Two years ago, Sheriff Jericho Crockett’s attraction to Laurel Tate became a brief but intense affair–until an unsolved murder made them enemies. Now, with their son's life hanging in the balance, the Texas lawman must put aside the pain of Laurel’s long-held secret in order to keep the...

Together again…But far from safeWhen Lauren Beckett is nearly killed and discovers her son was switched at birth, she knows there’s only one man to turn to for protection her ex, Deputy Cameron Doran. But as they seek the truth, someone else is hunting them.

Willa Marks is pregnant. Afraid. And can't remember anything beyond two months ago.What she does know is that she can't trust the police to keep her safe. So when two men—cops—appear at her door, all she can think about is escape. But instinct tells her to trust one of them…. Brandon Ruiz is ex-military. Sheriff of a small town in Texas. And Willa's ex-boyfriend. Or so he claims.Now that they've found her, he's determined to keep Willa safe from her would-be assassin. But to do that he has to...

Fast Fiction Suspense – short romantic stories with a twist of intrigueSheriff Rico Geary is having a bad day—two people were found murdered in his town, and the only witness claims to have amnesia. He takes one look at the witness and realizes she's none other than Gina Blake. His estranged wife.But there's no time to find out what Gina is doing in Maverick Springs. Or why she left him so suddenly and disappeared. Because the killer isn't finished in Maverick Springs, and unless Rico Geary can...

“Drop the gun, Sheriff.”Discovering Kendall O’Neal being held at gunpoint at his ranch isn’t the homecoming sheriff Aiden Braddock expects. And now Kendall’s captors are demanding he destroy evidence in an upcoming trial in exchange for the Texas attorney’s life…And the life of their unborn baby.Three months ago, Aiden and Kendall gave in to their long-simmering attraction. Now, with a child on the way, the stakes have shot sky-high. But even after he pulls off a daring rescue, Kendall isn’t...

No strings attached is pretty much Lucky McCord’s calling card in Spring Hill, Texas, but when family is on the line, this cowboy’s honor and heart are about to get lassoed, tied and brandedEvery family needs its black sheep, and Austin “Lucky” McCord is happy to oblige. The bad-boy bull rider lives fast and loose, until his business partner leaves him an unexpected bequest. Suddenly Lucky is sharing custody of two children with Cassie Weatherall, one of the few homegrown women he hasn’t bedded....

The McCord Brothers are the most eligible bachelors in Spring Hill, Texas. But these cowboys are about to get wrangled by the love of some very unique women—the kind who can melt hearts and lay it all on the line.Air force Captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson—the only person who understands how damaged he...

No memory and orders to kill.Texas Ranger Jameson Beckett discovers Kelly Stockwell alive – except she has amnesia, and a note demanding she kill Jameson! With secrets unravelling and bullets flying, does Jameson trust Kelly enough to save them both?

Every cowboy has a wild side—all it takes is the right woman to unleash it…All of Logan McCord’s carefully laid plans erupt the day he walks in on his would-be fiancée getting…well, not so carefully laid. Tonight, just once, Logan is acting on instinct. And that instinct is telling him to say “Happy to oblige” to the cute stranger looking for a no-strings fling with a Texas cowboy.When chef Reese Stephens made her bucket list, she mistakenly thought she had weeks to live. Not that she regrets...

Rebel billionaire Houston was her baby’s best protection…When Gabrielle showed up at Houston’s ranch, he expected her to serve him with a court order – not a newborn baby boy. After escaping from a deadly hostage situation, Gabrielle sought the one man guaranteed to safeguard her son.Though their past encounters had sparked passion for all the wrong reasons, the billionaire cowboy now had new responsibilities to his miracle baby. Yet as they fought to keep their newfound family intact, their...

A bad boy bull rider comes back to Wrangler’s Creek to claim his ranch…and win back the woman who still owns his heart.Inheriting his uncle's ranch is a dream come true for Wynn Beck—until he discovers that half the property belongs to his ex-wife. Carlene has been running the place for years, and claims she doesn’t want Wynn anywhere near it. But Wynn senses she too feels the intense pull that reminds him how well they fit together…in every way.Their scalding hot marriage fizzled when Carlene...

This bad-boy cowboy doesn’t know what to do with a good girl—but after one night together, he sure isn’t ready to let go…Commiserating over a mutual friend leaving town, best pals since childhood Ryder Crowley and Allie Devlin wind up drowning their sorrows in booze—and each other. For Allie, Wrangler’s Creek’s resident good girl, it’s a secret fantasy come true. She’s been aiming to finally change her straitlaced reputation and knows a night with Ryder will do the trick. She just didn't count...

The golden cowboy of Wrangler’s Creek returns home to Texas to discover some old flames never fizzle…There are plenty of things Garrett Granger hadn’t counted on losing—his child to miscarriage, his wife to another man and the family business thanks to a crooked CFO. He also hadn’t counted on moving back to the family ranch, where he’s met by another surprise—former flame Nicky Marlow, who is renting his grandmother’s old house.Nicky’s been rebuilding her shattered life since her husband’s death...

A Texas lawman must face his past and bring a serial killer to justiceDEA 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...

Years ago, Jodi Canton and Sheriff Gabriel Beckett were torn apart by a shocking murder and false conviction.Now though, can they find the true killer and rekindle the love they thought they'd lost?

Sherriff Grayson Ryland has never forgiven his old flame, Eve Warren, for breaking his heart.But his shock when she returns to Silver Creek asking him to impregnate her is overshadowed by a dangerous attempt on her life. In the heat of the moment, can Grayson protect and forgive Eve, and give her what she so desperately wants?

Kayla Brennan doesn't want Texas lawman Dade Ryland's protection. For one thing, his family hates her. For another, the attraction between them is too hot to handle–just like Dade. When the bullets begin to fly, Dade shields her and her baby boy. But the question is, how long before Dade decides she's in on the crime?Kayla's testimony is all Dade should want…especially since he suspects Kayla was involved in the death of a Ryland family member. Yet the fact that they're enemies only makes the...

Deputy Mason Ryland can’t ignore the fact that someone wants his new employee, beautiful Abbie, dead. As a lawman, he’ll keep her safe through the investigation. As a man, he’d offer his personal protection through the endless summer nights…

On the day Lieutenant Nate Ryland’s baby daughter is kidnapped, he finds hope in the most surprising of allies: Darcy Burkhart, a woman he never wanted to see again.But Darcy’s son has also been taken and nothing will keep them from bringing their children home. As the search continues, Nate’s desiring Darcy in a way he never would have thought possible.

Kade Ryland had posed as Bree Winston’s husband while the two FBI agents investigated a trail of illegal adoptions and surrogates. Nine months later, a baby was dropped at his feet – and Bree was nowhere to be found. Now Kade has to reopen a case that had got way too personal and find Bree – fast. But if the two of them were never a real couple, are they ready to be parents?

A woman and baby on the run. A Texas lawman sworn to protect them both.A tip about a serial killer's next target sends former big-city lawman Levi Crockett on a fool's errand. The willowy blonde he finds isn't the intended victim. But Alexa Dearborn is on the run and needs Levi's protection. So does the newborn she's guarding with her life.With Alexa's WITSEC identity compromised, the Texas deputy is Alexa's best hope of survival. And although Levi isn't ready to trust her after the tragedy that...

Though they had a bitter breakup, CIA operative Gage Ryland wants to save his pregnant ex-wife Lynette from a hit man. While on the run, Gage feels the attraction between them heating up and yet complicating his emotions is Lynette’s pregnancy…and how her baby could be his.

Return to Silver Creek with the scorching story of a Texas lawman who'll risk everything to save his ex-love–and his unborn child… FBI agent turned Texas deputy Josh Ryland is stunned to find pregnant hostages on a routine check for suspicious activity at a remote ranch. Even more shocking is the identity of one of the captives. Five months ago, Josh and FBI special agent Jaycee Finney shared a weekend of passion that ended badly. Now she's in danger–and claims he's her baby's father.Jaycee owes...

“Someone’s trying to break in.”A frantic nine-one-one call sends Sweetwater Springs Deputy Reed Caldwell racing to the home of his ex-wife. But the kidnappers didn’t come for Addison. Their target was her two-month-old adopted daughter. Except she isn’t adopted. And Reed is the father. Now he has to grapple with the shock of sudden parenthood while finding a safe haven for Addison and their baby girl. With desire reigniting–and the threats against mother and child escalating–the Texas lawman...

A Texas lawman risks his future to protect a woman from his past in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen’s latest Sweetwater Ranch book.The woman fleeing a cold-blooded killer is no stranger to Deputy Colt McKinnon. Fourteen years ago, Elise Nichols was the love of his life. Now she’s back in Sweetwater Springs–to be the star witness in an upcoming murder trial that could tear the Texas lawman’s family apart.With her explosive revelations certain to rock the town, Elise didn’t expect to...

When investigative journalist Caitlyn unexpectedly shows up on his doorstep, Texas marshal Harlan has no idea she’s in danger.Soon they’re on the run and their only hope of surviving is to trust each other. But Harlan doesn’t know if he can trust the feelings Caitlyn is awakening – a passion even more dangerous than the killer tracking them…

With two infants already missing, single mum Maya Ellison is worried her son could be next.So when US Marshal Slade Becker guarantees their protection, Maya and her son are sequestered on his ranch.Close quarters fuels the attraction between Maya and Slade, but with a kidnapper still on the loose Maya can’t risk anything, not even her heart, until her son is safe.

Don't miss the gripping conclusion of USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's Sweetwater Ranch miniseriesThe tip that sends FBI Special Agent Seth Calder to an abandoned warehouse in search of exonerating evidence brings him face-to-face with a familiar adversary. Thorn-in-his-side journalist Shelby Braddock is on her own search for the truth about a decades-old crime. Until they stumble on a crime scene…and end up fighting for their lives. Now, their only hope of survival is to work...

The armed and dangerous woman trespassing on federal marshal Declan O’Malley’s Texas ranch isn’t a killer. She’s Eden Gray, and the PI is trailing trouble and unfinished business.He’s the last person she wants to visit, but now a vengeful enemy is targeting them both. Eden’s orders were very clear: kill Declan or her sisters die. Sworn to find out who's after her and why, she’s forced to team up with the devastatingly attractive lawman.As desire flares, a decades-old secret erupts, turning...

When a baby goes mising, a Texas marshal and a woman from his past discover there's a whole lot more behind this kidnapping…Holden Ryland certainly didn't become a marshal just to end up busting his ex, Nicky Hart, for taking files from Conceptions Fertility Clinic. But only Nicky knows just what was really stolen: a newborn being held for ransom. A newborn who is kin to both her and Holden. The missing boy is only the start of a mystery that snakes through Texas, winding its way through their...

An FBI agent must protect his ex and her newborn baby in the latest saga by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen Meet the Lawmen of Silver Creek RanchFBI agent Drury Ryland is no stranger to surprises. But upon returning to his family's cattle ranch in Texas, he's confronted with the ghosts of his past…and a threat to his future. Caitlyn Denson is the beautiful woman who broke his heart and the last person Drury expected to reunite with. But his ex didn't arrive at Silver Creek Ranch...