Зарубежная современная проза — Rachel Lee

When her husband's murder forces Cory Farland into the Witness Protection Program, she has to make a fresh start in a brand-new place. In Conard County, she has no past.Until former Navy captain Wade Kendrick moves in. The enigmatic ex-SEAL reawakens passion. . . and dares Cory to dream of a future. He can't run forever. . . Wade didn't come to the Wyoming small town to play bodyguard. But Cory needs a boarder and he needs a place to decompress. And now the guarded widow is arousing something...

Few could argue that the exclusive island of San Martin is anything less than paradise. In this wealthy enclave, veterinarian Markie Cross has a thriving practice, but her almost psychic connection to animals has made human relationships–especially with men–harder to navigate. Until mystery, murder and something unfathomable shatter her world…People are dying strange, unexplained deaths. Island medical examiner Declan Quinn is stunned at the unearthly condition of the bodies, and he and Markie...

Computer programmer Jessica Kilmer's life changed the moment she realized classified documents had been stolen from her safe. She knew contacting the FBI would turn her life upside down, but she never expected what would happen when she met special agent Arlen Coulter.For even as Arlen assured her that he would keep her safe, his quiet intensity awakened her heart to another danger altogether….It seemed to Arlen that the greatest risk in this case was the effect Jessica had on him. She aroused...

Secrets, lies, blame and guilt. Only love and forgiveness can overcome the mistakes of the past. Witt Matlock has carried around a bitter hatred for Hardy Wingate, the man he holds responsible for the death of his daughter. And now, twelve years later, the man he blames for the tragedy is back in his life–and in that of his niece, Joni.Widow Hannah Matlock has kept the truth about her daughter Joni's birth hidden for twenty-seven years. Only she knows that Witt is Joni's father, and not her...

Two seemingly unrelated murders put Tampa homicide detective Karen Sweeney in the crosshairs…Both victims were women–but what could connect an elderly nanny and a young exotic dancer? As Karen discovers, the answer is Senator Grant Lawrence, presidential contender…and a man with secrets.As she is drawn deeper into a world of lies and hidden motives, the one person Karen is half ready to trust is the senator himself, a man torn by grief and guilt, trying to protect his children. Could he have...

She had nothing to fear…until she returned to Wyoming The shock of seeing a someone at her window revives nurse Haley McKinsey's worst nightmare: her childhood abduction. Did this voyeur kidnap her so long ago? But only her childhood friend, Roger McLeod, believes her suspicion. After several harrowing attempts on her life, Haley accepts the cowboy's protection. As their bond begins to turn into something more, a shadow from her past tries to silence her for good.

She Couldn't Keep RunningNot when she had finally found a place to call home. So this time, when her past reared its ugly head, Anna Fleming dared to seek shelter in the last place she had ever thought possible…the arms of a man.Hugh Gallagher knew what haunting memories could do to the mind. He taught her to trust, to embrace the passion his gentle touch evoked…and to make a stand for their future.

When the deck has been stacked against you, working outside the law is the only card left to playFollowing a victorious evening, shots ring out, leaving the Democratic presidential front-runner near death. As the official investigation begins, FBI special agent Tom Lawton is sidelined, given work intended to keep him out of the way. Determined to find out why, he launches an investigation of his own–and uncovers a web of deceit constructed by his own superiors. Soon he has uncovered far too...

December 25: A bomb rips through a packed cathedral in Jakarta. As the hours pass, terrorist explosions continue around the globe, triggering worldwide panic and creating a nightmare beyond words…. Inside the covert agency known only as Office 119, agents Renate Bachle and Lawton Caine are called upon to identify the groups responsible for the bloodshed. But the so-called Black Christmas attacks are nothing more than a smoke screen for a far more sinister conspiracy. At its heart are ruthless...

One night of passion can last forever… Since the death of his claimed mate, the only thing that’s kept Luc’s heart beating is his quest for vengeance. His contempt for rogue vampires runs deep and when a mysterious woman is brutally attacked, Luc’s protective instincts are suddenly reawakened…As a werewolf who can’t shapeshift, all Dani wants is to lead a “normal” life. But when the seductive Luc risks his life to save hers, Dani is torn between everything she believes and a soul-deep...

They have liberated Anahar, but for Tess Birdsong and Archer Blackcloak the war has only begun.Anari slaves are rebelling in Bozandar, and the streets of that sparkling city are wet with blood. Tess and Archer must forge a peace between the warring races, for only together will their combined armies have the strength to move against the dark forces gathering to the west. As the scars of old wounds are ripped open, pitting brother against brother and the Ilduin sisterhood against itself, Tess and...

What will happen when the assassins are defeated…? For Tess Birdsong and her companions there will be no warm homecoming. The death of one evil exposed the beating, seething heart of another far more dangerous power. Together they must go to Anahar, to help free the Anari people from their enslavers, and purge the darkness in their own hearts. But that ancient city holds more than the key to Anari liberation. In its temple lie the secrets of the Ilduin, women of almost godlike power.Tess, who...

He’s her only chance at safety…Independent writer Yvonne is used to taking care of herself. But when she moves into her new apartment and senses a demon watching her every move, she has no choice but to put her life in the hands of a dangerously sexy vampire.Under gorgeous Creed’s powerful protection, Yvonne quickly succumbs to his immortal desire. But can Creed safeguard her from the evil that won’t stop until it claims her for its very own…?The Claiming: One night of passion can last forever…

His hunger knew no bounds… Jude felt the Hunger deep inside him.From the moment he’d rescued Theresa from a late-night attack, he’d ached for things he could never have. The touch of her skin. The taste of her blood. But if the vampire claimed her, one of them might not survive.So Jude did everything he could to make Terri stay away. Yet a demon stalked the sexy spitfire and Jude was the only protection she had. So he had no choice but to protect a woman he hungered for and fight cravings that...

MAN'S – AND WOMAN'S? – BEST FRIENDConard County's returning war hero is a world away from the popular high school athlete Ashley Granger remembers. Zane McLaren doesn't want any fanfare—he doesn't want any human contact at all. But it seems Zane's affectionate golden retriever has other ideas about the decorated soldier and the teacher next door!Wounded in battle, Zane wants only to be left alone. He doesn't need anyone's pity, especially his outgoing, dog-loving neighbor's. Because it isn't...

The return… Vanessa Welling never planned to leave home…until her family fled in shame in the wake of the financial catastrophe that shattered their town—and her father's will to live. If it weren't for the wreck of a house she just inherited, Vanessa wouldn't have come back, either. And attractive contractor Tim Dawson and his young son are making it even harder to put the Wyoming town behind her once and for all.Tim has heard the stories. But Vanessa did nothing wrong and shouldn't spend the...

A RANCHER WRAPPED IN REDWhen country music star Rory McLane returns home to recuperate, he’s sworn off women to allow himself time to heal and to protect his daughter. But his home’s new caretaker is more appealing than he’d ever imagined. Kind and thoughtful, Abby Jason makes Rory want to hum a love song once again…Abby’s divorce left her reluctant to trust another man – even one as devoted to his family as Rory. But as he and his daughter fill her heart with love, she wonders if the cowboy...

He never expected to fall in loveWhen he first arrives in town, Sergeant Gil York’s mourning a friend. But when he meets Miriam Baker, the troubled hero feels alive in a way he hasn’t in years. Gil’s walls are high… but can Miri scale them?

A rekindled romance in Conard County‘I love you.’Ten years ago rancher Cliff Martin said those three little words to Holly Heflin and she ran as fast as she could, leaving Cliff with a broken heart. But Cliff never forgot the one that got away… Now Holly has returned to settle her aunt’s estate – and Cliff is the executor. Her matchmaking aunt and his jealous ex-wife are the least of Holly’s problems. Memories are everywhere…as is Cliff! But he’s still a small-town rancher with roots and she’s a...

Honour, duty and loyalty drove Major Edith Clapton to risk her life flying Combat Search and Recovery in Afghanistan. Hunger, desire and lust drove her into the arms of Seth Hardin, a gorgeous Navy SEAL she had airlifted to safety.Their epic one-night stand in the shadow of the Afghan mountains has left Edie facing the most important mission of her life: motherhood.After sharing her news, Edie is stunned by Seth’s insistence on being a father to his child – and the bewildering feelings this...

Not quite the assistant he was looking for. But maybe the one he needs…Diane Finch has a lot on her plate – a new job, and fostering a baby. Despite her fears, Diane’s new boss, Blaine Harrigan, seems as comfortable with babies as he is with engineering complex projects and he certainly seems to take to Diane, too!

MOTHER… NANNY… BRIDE?On the run from an overbearing family and a violent fiancé, Hope Conroy takes refuge in Conard County, Wyoming. But what can a pregnant ex- socialite do to keep a roof over her head?Divorced rancher Jim Cashford never expected to be raising an angry child alone – he needs a second pair of hands! Despite Hope’s secrets, something tells him that she’s just what his daughter needs. And the more he gets to know his beautiful, wounded nanny, the more he yearns to heal her heart…...

Mr Right-Next-Door? After her policeman husband died in the line of duty, Vicki Templeton swore off lawmen – for her sake, and her four-year-old daughter’s. But when she moves to Conard County, Wyoming, Vicki can’t help falling for a new man in uniform: her handsomenew neighbour, Dan.A widower himself, sheriff’s deputy Dan Casey knows about loss. He tries to keep away from beautiful Vicki and little Krystal, but they make him long for the family he’s always dreamt of. It’s the one thing they’re...

The plane went down-and sparks are flying…As a Wyoming snowstorm rages around their downed plane, Rory Campbell knows survival should be all that matters. But she can't deny the desire that sizzles between her and ex-military pilot Chase Dakota. Rory is in capable hands…though it doesn't stop her from wishing for more than his protection. Chase has flown his share of planes.There are no guarantees they're going to make it to safety—and see Rory's terminally ill sister to the hospital for an...

There’s no place to hide!With a killer hot on her heels, Dory Lake seeks refuge in Conard County and protection from one of Cadell Marcus's expertly trained guard dogs. Dory didn’t expect the owner to be part of the deal and she can’t help but feel a little tempted by her gorgeous protector.

If he was murdered, you're the loose end.Waitress Haley Martin has made a small, safe life for herself: no big surprises, no falling in love. In one night, that calm world is shattered. A truck driver is dead, a sexy former military cop needs her help to solve the murder, and she might be next on the hit list.There's something big going down in this sleepy county. Buck Devlin needs to keep Haley close–and he's had worse cover stories than pretending to be in love with a beautiful blonde. But the...

Teacher Cassie thought she’d finally found the small-town welcome she’d been looking for her whole life.But after she stops some threatening behaviour, suddenly the rest of the close-knit community isn’t so friendly. Until rugged rancher Lincoln steps in – determined to become her protector…

In love with his best friend’s wife…and baby.Keeping a promise to a dead man isn’t easy. But Ryker Tremaine is determined to keep his word and make amends to his late friend’s wife. When Ryker meets lovely, pregnant Marisa Hayes, she’s still grieving. She doesn’t believe the official report of her husband’s death. And Marisa believes Ryker has the answers she craves.Bound by secrecy, the hunky CIA operative tries to help Marisa find a sense of normalcy…and uncovers a sizzling attraction! As...

Playing House or Playing For Keep?An unexpected pregnancy has high flying lawyer Amber Towers heading for Conard County – and Judge Wyatt Carter. Neither of them expected their law-school attraction to still be this strong, but their emotional bonds are growing so much stronger. Has Wyatt finally won his bride?

A sexy, adventure-filled collection featuring daring military heroes and the women they'd die for!New York Times bestselling author Rachel LeeA Soldier's Homecoming & A Soldier's RedemptionUSA TODAY bestselling author Merline LovelaceDanger in the Desert & Strangers When We MeetUSA TODAY bestselling author Catherine MannGrayson's Surrender & Taking CoverFor more stories like these, turn to Harlequin Romantic Suspense. 4 new titles are available every month!

She wanted peace. Instead, she found danger – and a reason to live again. When Skylar Jamison heads to the Wyoming Rockies, all the army veteran wants is some rest. But when a stranger warns her away – off public lands – every war-torn nerve she has goes on alert. The ranger who investigates makes her even more wary, for very different reasons.Smart, good-looking, with an inner calm Sky envies, Craig Stone sparks her interest and wakes all her fears. Craig didn’t plan on inviting Sky to stay...

In this story from New York Times bestseller Rachel Lee, two investigators must learn to play nice before it's too late.Detective Cade Bankston never had any luck with female partners. So when he’s assigned to work with feisty, raven-haired DeeJay Dawkins, he isn’t pleased at all. Posing as a married couple, the investigators must team up to catch a killer. That is, if they don't kill each other first.Putting their mission first proves tricky as mutual disdain evolves into mutual desire. But...

From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee comes a story of one woman's survival and her protector's promise to find answersThe arrival of a single black rose signals danger to come for Kylie Brewer. Recovering from a brutal attack that claimed three years of her memory and her chance at a promising career, Kylie just wants to pick up the remaining fragments of her life. She returns to her hometown of Conard City to live with her sister but soon learns that putting the past in its place...

Stalked by a relentless killer…I found you. The game begins. The note wasn’t a threat exactly. But Jess McGregor senses danger. The wounded ex-soldier offers Lacy Devane a place to feel safe after her stint in witness protection. But someone is after her…or isJess the intended target?Jess and Lacy are practically strangers. And the powerful attraction stirring between them may feel like a betrayal to Jess’s late wife – Lacy’s closest friend. But as a big freeze envelops Conard County, the warmth...

Protected against her will…Healing from bullet wounds, fleeing the bomber who shot her, FBI agent Erin Sanders refuses to play it safe. Driving west, she’ll stay off the grid – until Deputy Sheriff Lance Conroe spoils her secret getaway.Taking her to his remote Wyoming home, the hunky lawman only hopes to protect her. Just what headstrong, untrusting Erin doesn’t want! But when another showdown with the bomber looms and a shocking betrayal surfaces, Erin wants Lance…badly. It’s time to indulge...

After the assassination of the German chancellor, the security of Office 119 is torn by the multitude of threats facing Europe and its people.Now time is running out. Agent Renate Bachle must do everything and anything to stop a conspirator willing to push nations to war and scapegoat an entire race in a bid for deadly power. In the shadows, a renegade priest and his bodyguard attempt to protect a sacred codex as ancient as it is coveted.But not even those willing to manipulate the Vatican to...

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee’s sizzling Conard County series continues!Hunted by an anonymous killer, rogue CIA agent Trace Archer seeks out a trusted buddy in Wyoming. With danger stalking him, the last thing he expects is innocent civilian Julie Ardlow to offer him help. But when the beautiful kindergarten teacher with a brave heart gives him a cover he can’t refuse—pretending to be an old flame—sparks begin to fly!Brave heart? Try crazy. Because though Julie will do anything...

One Marine meets his match on Thunder Mountain Archaeologist Renee Dubois is used to digging up the past, not falling headlong into intrigues of the present. But trouble comes her way when she meets ex-Marine Carter Copeland, whose cool-and-collected demeanour contrasts with his lethally sexy looks.As Carter and Renee stumble across a deadly secret, they must race against time to survive.

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee returns to Conard County – where a stranger has moved to town…With a scar on his cheek and wounds on his soul, the only thing Allison McMann’s new neighbour reveals is his name. But when a toxin kills some cattle and Allison is asked to find its source, Jerrod Marquette appoints himself her protector.The ex-military man has the skills to keep her safe, yet Allison doesn’t need – or want – his help. His midnight eyes see too much, his powerful body...

A DANGEROUS OBSESSIONThe last man that nurse Brianna Cole expects to bring home is her ex-husband, Luke Masters. But when he needs to recuperate from a serious injury, her cabin becomes his refuge.Though concussed, Luke is convinced someone pushed him off a snowy mountain. And, though he can’t remember why, he knows Bri is next.Snowed in with her ex, Bri is blinded by old feelings – an attraction that never died. But the closer she gets to Luke, the closer she gets to murder. Because someone is...

A killer lies in waitThe note wasn’t a threat, exactly. But for Corey Donahue, who’d witnessed her mother’s murder as a child, it felt menacing. Surprisingly, the one person she trusted to show the note to was a man merely renting a room from her. Traumatised, Corey had never trusted men…until Austin Mendez moved in.Six years undercover had caused Austin to shut everyone out…until Corey. The vulnerability she hid made him yearn to break down the walls around her heart. And, with a killer closing...

After escaping an attacker who wanted her dead, Nora Loftis is forced to return to Conard County. She needs to heal; she just didn't expect to do it on Jake Madison's Wyoming ranch.The full-time cowboy and part-time police chief was her first love, her only love. And now, with her attacker on the loose, he's her only hope of survival.Like a vigilant sentry, Jake vows to protect her. Like a tender lover, his arms provide a haven, his kisses a promise. But Nora is a psychologist, and she knows the...

Explosive secrets threaten everything she holds dear…Agent Darcy Eccles is lured to Wyoming by a bomb threat, but never expected to stumble across an anti-government plot, and handsome teacher Alex Jansen! Every tick of the clock will bring them closer to their nightmares, and to losing one another…

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee returns to Conard County with a supercharged romance! !When hunters threaten local wildlife, investigator Kel Westin vows to catch the perpetrators. But as he's sent undercover to work with game warden Desi Jenks, Kel finds himself caught off guard by his need to protect her, too.Desi trusts no one. That includes the sexy former army ranger living in her bunkhouse, posing as a poacher. As a dangerous group gathers in the mountains, she must put her...