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She'll risk everything to uncover her past.

An infant is believed to have been murdered thirty years ago – but investigative journalist Dana Lang is convinced she's that baby. Now someone's willing to kill to stop her investigation. And only secretive deputy Quinn Dawson, whose grandfather may have faked Dana's death to protect her, can keep her safe. But a killer's dead set on burying the past – and them – for good.

The first thrilling Covert Operatives tale

This Christmas could be her last — unless Covert Operatives shield her...

Prosecutor and single mum Melinda Steele thought her nightmare ended when her abusive husband died, but now someone wants her dead by Christmas. Navy SEAL turned security operative Noah Cason needs her to get justice in his sister’s disappearance, but first he’ll have to keep her alive. And his mission shifts from difficult to almost impossible when Melinda reveals who she suspects is really after her.

Covert assignment!

When Blake Michaels's cover as a local cop is blown and a corrupt officer attempts to kill him, he's forced to go on the run. Under his protection is Holly Mathis, also a target for what she may know about her late husband's investigation into corruption on the police force. Blake can't complete his assignment without help from the beautiful widow, but getting close to a woman again is out of the question.

Trapped inside the town limits by police barricades, Blake won't surrender the mission until he finds the source of the deadly drug ring that brought him here. But as he circles closer to his target, can he get his man – and save his woman – without sacrificing his own life?

MISSING CHILD 

Someone wants Mississippi prosecutor Ashlynn Morris dead…and they've taken her son to get to her. The only person she can trust to get him back is his father, a man who doesn't even know about their secret child. When grief and survivor guilt pushed army ranger Garrett Lewis to run out on their wedding five years ago, he knew he was leaving behind the love of his life. But a son? Finding out he's a father has him reeling, especially since his little boy is missing. But now the tormented ex-soldier has a new mission, one that can't fail. Protect the woman he's never stopped loving…and bring her son–their son–home for Christmas.

"I'm coming for you."

When helping a victim of domestic violence, advocate Jessica Taylor finds herself a target once more.  But those memories of the past can't stop her from safeguarding the women in her care.  Not even when the victim's brother, Andrew Jennings, appoints himself Jessica's protector.  She won't let another man endanger himself for her sake, but gutsy determination turns to fear when the stalker steps out of the shadows and into her home. No place is safe, not even in Andrew's arms.  Because Jessica knows a showdown is coming and Andrew will risk everything––even his life––for the woman he loves.

HER COWBOY BODYGUARDR 

Laura Jackson trusts no man–especially after her father's gambling debts force her into the crosshairs of a ruthless loan shark. But when fearless army–ranger–turned–cowboy Colton Blackwell charges in to save her from the barrel of a gun, the self–reliant nurse must accept his help. Whisking Laura away to his secluded Louisiana ranch doesn't provide the sanctuary Colton planned. But he intends to keep his promise to protect her, despite secrets in his past that could drive her away. Laura may have a bounty on her head, but the only thing at risk under Colton's care will be her heart.

FRAMED 

Lured into a dark classroom, high school teacher Claire Kendall stumbles over the body of a dead student–and into the clutches of the killer. Certain she's about to die, Claire is shocked when DEA agent Matt Ross bursts in and rescues her. The former army ranger who broke her heart ten years ago is back in town to bust a drug trafficking ring operating at the school. With Claire being framed for the young informant's murder, she has to put aside their past and trust her handsome ex to keep her safe. But someone is dead set on bringing their hometown reunion to a permanent end. 

Rangers Under Fire: Nothing's more dangerous than falling in love.

'Stop investigating or you will die.'

Searching for a missing pregnant foster teen, Rebecca Mason stumbles across a human trafficking ring. Now with criminals determined to silence Rebecca, security specialist Collin Walsh appoints himself her protector. But how can the secret husband who once abandoned her to join the military regain her trust? Collin will do anything to make up for the past...but first he must ensure they survive.