Зарубежная современная проза — Julie Miller

It was an undercover assignment that required some «under the covers» expertise…Grace Lockhart: Behind-the-scenes FBI agent. Shy, naive…and a sex kitten waiting to happen.Logan Pierce: FBI field agent and the best of the best. Confident, cocky…and incapable of saying no to a beautiful woman.The case:Agent Grace Lockhart has spent months developing a computer program that will put the city's biggest crime lord behind bars. And now that it's ready, all the FBI needs is somebody to smuggle it in to...

Mitch Taylor had faith in his gun, his badge, and his years of experience. But he knew society girl Casey Maynard was trouble, and protecting her would be hell. Twenty years on the force had toned Mitch’s body and honed his senses: keeping Casey safe from her stalker wasn't the issue. Keeping himself from falling for her was.She'd been alone, scared, for so long. But in Mitch’s arms Casey felt things she thought she’d lost forever: safety, trust… passion. She needed him there as a cop, to serve...

CAPTURED! BY A BUNDLE OF BABYBut Dwight Powers couldn't turn his back on the baby abandoned in his office–or the boy's beautiful guardian, Maddie McCallister. Maddie was desperate to find Tyler's missing mother and Dwight was her designated hero. Now the rugged assistant district attorney was on the trail of a black-market baby ring–and battling the demons of his past. Because protecting Maddie and Tyler meant remembering the wife and child he had lost. The family he still longed to have…

Sassy heroines and irresistible heroes embark on sizzling sexual adventures as they play the game of modern love and lust. Expect fast paced reads with plenty of steamy encounters.An Officer…and a Gentleman? US Marine Zach Clark spent his last leave between the sheets with feisty lawyer Becky Owens – a steamy week he never wanted to end. So he proposed. They secretly said their “I do’s”, then Zach shipped out on an eighteen-month tour.Returning home a war hero, Zach begins a tough new mission:...

FBI investigator Sean Maddox needs a woman–badly. His latest assignment has him poised to infiltrate a hedonistic island resort where anything is possible–including murder.But he can't go in alone. So when he discovers that his arranged escort has taken off, he's in trouble. Until he decides to proposition her roommate, Caitlin–and discovers what trouble really is….Caitlin McCormick is a good girl…with a weakness for bad boys. So when Agent Sean Maddox shows up on her doorstep, needing her help,...

She wants him to what? That's Marine Corps captain Travis McCormick's reaction when his old friend Tess Bartlett asks for basic training in sex. He's back in his hometown to recover from injuries and is glad that sweet, easy-to-talk-to Tess will be his physiotherapist.But the last thing he expects is that she'll ask for a trade: she'll heal him if he'll bed her!Turns out inexperienced Tess wants to explore her sexual side. Travis is happy to comply–she's incredibly desirable and doesn't even...

Morning sickness used to be Sarah Cartwright's biggest problem– until she became the only witness to a murder.Now, newly pregnant, she had a killer on her trail– and Cooper Bellamy, KCPD's finest, by her side. Her brother's best friend and her sworn protector, it was impossible to keep Coop at arm's length. Yet the mother-to-be discovered the safest place to hide was in his strong arms.They found out soon enough they each needed the other– but would it be too late before a cold-blooded hit man...

He was built like a tank, and he was undercover in Kansas City's seediest district.Waist-deep in the trouble that came along with the Vice Squad, Seth Cartwright had unwanted company. After several years, investigative reporter Rebecca Page was fi nally getting her chance to uncover the truth behind her father's death–if she could swing Seth to her side.There was no debating that Seth ignited her temper, along with something else at her core. He said he was no longer a cop, though Rebecca...

A hurricane is heading straight for the tiny coastal town of Turning Point, Texas. Four volunteers from Courage Bay Emergency Services rush to the town's aid. Their lives will never be the same again…Paramedic Nate Kellison is as solid as a rock–and just as stubborn. And to his way of thinking, volunteer firefighter Jolene Angel has more guts than sense. She's a new widow, pregnant–and racing ahead of the storm on a string of dangerous rescues. But when the hurricane hits, Nate and Jolene are...

Never let her in harm’s way.With a serial killer on the loose and beautiful heiress Charlotte willing to play bait, determined SWAT officer Trip will use every skill he has to prevent the girl who’s captured his heart from facing dire consequences…NEVER BACK DOWNTracking down profiler Celeste, who hates him with all the passion they’d once shared, is Cain’s riskiest assignment yet. Until a deadly enemy attacks. Now Cain would put everything on the line to safeguard his fiery ex.NEVER SURRENDER...

A 72 HOUR COUNTDOWN TO SAVE HER LIFEThey may have battled in the courtroom, but KCPD detective Keir Watson wasn’t going to let their turbulent past stop him from protecting attorney Kenna Parker. She’d been attacked, escaping with her life but with no memory of who wanted to end it. And the only person she dared trust was Keir.With the clock ticking, every second grows more precious, each action more important…their feelings more intense. If Keir is going to discover Kenna’s would-be killer, he...

After a near-fatal shootout at his sister’s wedding, third-generation lawman Niall Watson comes home to a baby in distress. The abandoned newborn in his neighbor’s apartment sends the Kansas City PD criminologist into rescue mode once again.Social worker Lucy McKane will do whatever it takes to protect the infant boy entrusted to her care. The tall, sexy ME next door may be clueless about her feelings for him, but Niall’s the only one who can keep them safe. As a vengeful killer targets them,...

She cheated death once… But can she a second time?After Gina Galvan is shot in the line of duty, all she wants to do is return to the front line and stop a shooter. Physical therapist Mike Cutler is attracted to Gina, and is ready to face anyone – even a killer – to prove he’s a hero.

Months ago, arsonists burned Dr. Damon Sinclair's laboratory. Now Damon is a recluse, shut in at the top of his unfinished Sinclair Tower. And at the very bottom is the affectionate Kit Snow and her down-home diner.After stopping a back-alley mugging, Kit earns the gratitude of the dark knight doctor. Only, she doesn't want his charity–just all of his most intimate secrets–putting her between her mysterious protector and the black marketers seeking to pillage the Sinclair pharmaceutical empire....

Master Sergeant Harry Lockheart was the only survivor of the IED that killed his team – but he believes his actual recovery is down to Daisy Gunderson's kind letters.So now that he's finally met the woman of his dreams, he's not about to let a stalker destroy their dreams for the future.

Keeping secrets close…and an enemy closer…His protection instincts on high alert, KCPD detective Trent Dixon knew something was wrong with Katie Rinaldi. The special investigator had obviously uncovered a dangerous piece of evidence while looking into a cold case. So dangerous, in fact, that the single mother’s life was now in jeopardy. But as much as Trent told himself he was keeping tabs on Katie and her young son as part of his job, he couldn’t ignore the very real feelings he had for her....

He’s vowed to succeed – even if it costs his life!Five million dollars for rescuing a kidnapped heiress? To reclusive Jason Hunt, the job's about redemption, not money.But when the troubled former marine finds megarich Samantha Eddington, opposites begin to attract…

A ruthless killer…an expectant mother…one determined cop.Rafe Delgado had been there for Josie Nichols her entire life. So when he turned to her one night, emotionally drained thanks to a heartbreaking case, her longtime crush on the brooding cop reached a whole new level. But afterward, Rafe went back to being untouchable and Josie didn't know how to break through his shell…even to tell him she was pregnant.Everything Rafe did was by the book and so his moment of weakness could never be...

These sexy soldiers have sworn to serve their country. . . and win their women’s hearts.The marine’s secret love-child Gorgeous Marine Jeff is shocked to discover that his passionate tryst with Kelly has made him a father. But now he’s met his daughter he’s determined to be in her life. And claiming her feisty mum is the kind of challenge a hero can’t turn down!Seduced by the army rebel Sex advice columnist Cyn is out to prove that military men don’t make good relationship material. But Major...

Going undercover to take down murderous gun smugglers is what Duff Watson lives for. Until he tracks the ring to a Missouri farm . . . and meets paramedic Melanie Fiske. Now the KCPD detective has another critical task: Winning over the curvy redhead who tempts him yet who he can’t let himself trust.Something about the protective ex-soldier makes Melanie believe he can help her find out the truth about her family. And the desire Duff awakens feels like the real thing. But when Melanie’s life is...

In his custody and in his arms. . .Liza was nobody special ; until she witnessed a high-profile murder. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killer's identity. Holden Kincaid was KCPD's number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his father's death.Yet he was denied access to witness Liza. . . until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe ; but now devastatingly handsome...

The mysterious explosion at the crime lab had cost one man his life, and had pitched Mac Taylor into perpetual darkness. Now, as the evidence mounted against the temporarily dismissed forensic expert, one person had dedicated herself to proving his innocence: the former girl-next-door, Julia Dalton.Before long, Mac's predicament had them racing against time and running for their lives, a life Mac could no longer imagine without the experienced nurse by his side. Suddenly Mac was seeing more with...

Arson investigator Gideon Taylor had his hands full with three suspicious fires and no leads. Complicating matters were his unresolved feelings for former colleague Meghan Wright–the one woman he'd never got out of his system.She'd become the target of a stalker, whose proximity to Gideon's assignment was no coincidence. But as Gideon and Meghan joined forces to uncover the secrets scorched to cinders, it was clear a five-alarm inferno was about to ignite between them. Could they reveal who was...

Something about innocent Hope Lockhart fascinated Officer Pike Taylor. He had been patrolling her bridal shop for months trying to capture the criminal who targeted her.But when he’s assigned to protect Hope by posing as her live-in fiancé, resisting his feelings becomes paramount!

With blazing blue eyes and beckoning broad shoulders, Brett Taylor was irresistible to most women. But Detective Ginny Rafferty wasn't about to succumb to his potent charm.The lady cop had learned early about love and betrayal, and buried her feelings beneath her badge. So the last thing she wanted was to pose as the brawny neighborhood hero's adoring fiancée, especially since she went weak in the knees every time he came too close. However, they had each lost a loved one to the killer they...

Suddenly something was more important to rookie officer Josh Taylor than busting a campus drug ring and making detective. Because when Josh's undercover investigation strangely intersected with his older and pregnant professor, Rachel Livesay, sparks of danger–and passion–ignited.Rachel had no one to turn to until Josh vowed to protect her from the sperm donor who threatened to snatch her newborn child from her arms. But Josh was her «student,» not a knight in shining armor–and falling for him...

SWAT team member Miranda Murdock can't bake, or get a three-year-old to eat. But she can shoot the wings off a fl y.Which is why she's protecting millionaire Quinn Gallagher's daughter. But the little girl is soon tugging at Miranda's heartstrings. And Quinn is doing other things to her–exciting, forbidden, bedroom things–making her job riskier each day.…Quinn is determined to find the killer threatening his daughter's life. Despite the danger, he wants Miranda with shocking intensity. The elite...

His only job was to protect her–not to get her into bedWhen his coinvestigator was attacked just moments after Detective Nick Fensom left the scene, he swore he'd never let her get hurt again. Thanks to their tense relationship, criminologist Annie Hermann wasn't happy to have Nick as her newly appointed protector. And although Nick couldn't blame her, being together 24/7 caused him to see Annie in a whole new light. Before long, he couldn't stop picturing the beautiful brunette wrapped up in...

Kansas City HeroScarred inside and out by a past he can't remember, Jake Lonergan doesn't know if he's a heroic undercover DEA agent or the hit man who killed him and assumed his identity. While he is determined to remain in the shadows, it's Robin Carter and her baby girl who force him back into the light. When the gorgeous single mom is attacked, Jake comes to her rescue…and finds it impossible to walk away from this fragile little family. Now, with a dangerous stalker determined to get his...

George Carlisle hired me to kill you.Daria stared wide-eyed at Detective Kevin Gordon, the man who'd just uttered the most frightening words she'd ever heard. George was trying to kill her? Daria nervously shook her head."You must be mistaken. George is a lot of things – I don't have enough fingers on both hands to count them – but he's not a murderer."«Exactly. This is why he sought out someone else to do his dirty work.»She turned to the hard sound of his voice. «Is George in jail?»Kevin...

Protective cop…virgin for the taking! When his shy friend becomes a stalker’s target it brings out all of sexy detective Atticus’s protective instincts. Suddenly Brooke is consuming all of his thoughts and desires. Brooke feels safe with Atticus around. She’s certain his broad shoulders and toned muscular body could shield her from anything.Soon her awkward affection for him erupts into a raw need that she’s never known before. But will their newfound passion ignite a killer’s lust for...

FBI agent Sam O'Rourke was on an unsanctioned mission to hunt down his sister's murderer. The steely-eyed lawman's investigation led him to Jessica Taylor–the one victim, in a string of many, who'd escaped with her life and whose missing memories made her a target for a demented madman.Posing as a ranch hand, Sam was determined to gain the fragile woman's trust to solve this crime. However, Sam hadn't counted on this lone witness awakening his deadened heart with her sumptuous beauty and...

Her knight in shining armourA detective with no badge, Edward Kincaid’s brooding nature scared medical examiner Holly, but even he couldn’t dim her Christmas spirit. Yet a disturbing attack turned her favourite time of year into the most terrifying. Now Holly and Edward must reveal a conspiracy too many people have died covering up. However, Holly finds Edward’s protection – and powerful embrace – hard to resist.As new clues surface, can Holly bust the case wide open and give guarded Edward the...

Political intrigue, an undercover investigation and a very mutual attraction.As the Kansas City Police Department’s archenemy, reporter Gabriel Knight never expected to need its help. But the sexy journalist suspects the death of a politician’s aide will shed light on the long-unsolved murder of his fiancée. He demands to team up with tough, beautiful detective Olivia Watson. Sharing a mutual distrust—and a disturbingly mutual attraction—Gabe and Olilvia discover that someone’s working hard to...

Detective T. Merle Banning vowed to conduct the Holiday Hookers homicide investigation based on cold, hard evidence, not psychobabble from the department's «crackpot» consultant.So, despite their smoldering attraction, he scoffed at Kelsey Ryan's unsettling visions of one of the murders. But even he couldn't discount the truth when Kelsey provided a break in the case that had stymied the Fourth Precinct for years. As their pursuit of the twisted killer led them down the seedy back alleyways of...

While investigating a reported crime, Detective A.J. Rodriguez discovered there wasn't a trace of any murder having been committed! But hearing-impaired heiress Claire Winthrop insisted she'd stumbled upon a slain employee in her father's high-rise building and claimed she could ID the hit man.Although the lack of evidence pointed to an open-and-shut case of a pampered socialite clamoring for attention, A.J. sniffed a deadly cover-up. Powerfully drawn together, the street-tough lawman soothed...

This was one cold case a hard-nosed detective had every intention of solving…with or without a beautiful victim's help…Six years ago her fiancé was murdered. Now, someone is stalking her, intent on stopping her memories of the murder from being revealed. And Detective Max Krolikowski, her protector, only wants her alive for the truth she might be hiding.But Max is hiding his own secrets, such as the acute PTSD the ex-solder lives with. As part of Kansas City’s Cold Case Squad, the officer’s work...

Commissioner Shauna Cartwright knew she was stirring up a hornet's nest by reopening the Baby Jane Doe murder case. Now she faced the further wrath of the KCPD by recruiting the much-maligned Eli Masterson to get the job done.After witnessing the handsome, hard-nosed detective in action during a botched bank robbery, she sensed he would face down her enemies. However, she was overpowered by her scandalous sexual attraction to the IA investigator who pushed the limits of her authority in his...