suzanne brockmann

A fan-favourite from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann, originally published as Undercover Princess.

Princess Katherine Wyndham has gone from privileged royalty to secret agent. Her mission: to locate her brother - the long-lost crown prince. Her cover: nanny for handsome tycoon Trey Sutherland.

Caring for Trey's kids comes more naturally to Katherine than any royal duty ever has. And falling for the brooding widower is equally effortless. But Katherine has always been the plain-Jane princess. Is it too much to hope that Trey could want a happily-ever-after with her . . . especially once he discovers who she really is?

What would you do for love?

Carrie Brooks’ answer: leave her home, her job, her very existence, to run away with a murder suspect, a man whose only prior introduction to her was as her kidnapper. She has no reason at all to trust him. After all, he’s proven that he’s the enemy — hasn’t he?

Felipe Salazar’s answer: prove, somehow, that he is an innocent man. He’s been in disguise for so long, he’s not even sure who he is anymore. But he knows one thing — he’s waited all his life for Carrie. And he’s not about to let her get away…

When Melody Evans needed someone to rescue her, she knew that navy SEAL Harlan “Cowboy” Jones was just the man for the job. But afterward, when things got more intimate, she had to write it off to an adrenaline rush. After all, she was looking for an ordinary guy – and Cowboy was anything but. Too bad their encounter left Melody with more than just memories...

Then Cowboy paid Melody a surprise visit and saw her burgeoning belly. That did it – he had to convince her that they were meant to be together! That he could be as ordinary as the next guy. And he'd do it, too – even if it meant twenty–four–hour–a–day, hands–on contact...

Should she believe her heart...or her head?

For Lucy Tait, no one personified the word hero as much as Blue McCoy. As a child, he was her self–appointed rescuer, and as a teenager, he was the boy who hot away. Now he was back. But he was also a suspect in an unthinkable crime...and Lucy was the investigating officer.

All evidence pointed to Blue McCoy as the prime suspect, and everyone in town thought he was guilty. So, why was Lucy so convinced of his innocence? Was she swayed by the facts...or blinded by love?

Frisco Francisco's leg – and career – were shot, and he had every intention of wallowing in self–pity. But there were two complications with his plan: his five–year–old niece, whose sudden presence in his life added “daddy” to his resume, and his comely next–door–neighbour who wouldn't take no for an answer.

Teacher Mia Summerton knew that what Frisco really needed to do was focus on the positive. She was going to teach him what he could do. Was it possible that loving her was on the list?

Lucky...in love?

An unlikely state of affairs, for Navy SEAL Lucky O'Donlon was the original love–'em–and–leave–'em guy. Used to women swooning at his feet. So how could it be that the frustratingly attractive journalist Sydney Jameson had nothing to offer him but one very cold shoulder?

Well, two could play at this game. But first things first – he and Sydney had a job to do. They had to get their man.

Then there would be time enough for him to get his woman.

As a navy SEAL, Harvard had seen his share of trainees before, but P.J. Rogers managed to pack more fire in her five–foot–two–inch body than all the men he'd ever worked with. And he couldn't help hoping for some more personal contact.

One thing always–in–control P.J. Rogers couldn't afford to do was let herself get sidetracked. Not now, when her goal was finally within reach. Unfortunately, so was Harvard – every hard–muscled, pure–male, irresistible inch of him.

As Christmastime settled quietly over the countryside, Navy SEAL William “Crash” Hawken was faced with a deadly conspiracy. And he had only one person to turn to – the caring passionate Nell Burns.

For though Crash had long ago accepted the fact that there was no place in his dangerous world for the simple pleasures of home and family, Nell had been the only woman who had ever tempted him to dream of another kind of life...

Now, as he needed Nell more than ever before, he was beginning to see all that they could have together. What the future might be. If only he could be assured that they had one...

When Pete Taylor first offered his services as a bodyguard, Annie Morrow wanted nothing to do with him. She was sure the threats against her weren't serious. While the Indian death mask she was working on was valuable, it wasn't worth killing for.

One murder attempt later, Annie was awfully glad to have him around. She owed him her life. Suddenly she was beginning to believe in heroes – and dreams. Pete was a real man, and the only person she could allow herself to trust.

Sometimes, though, even heroes have their secrets...

What he remembered: his clothing size.

What he didn't remember: everything else.

Navy SEAL Mitchell Shaw woke up one morning with no clue as to who he was. And the items hidden in his possession were no help – an address, along with a .22 caliber side arm. The address led him to the Lazy 8 Ranch – and its beautiful manager, Becca Keyes, who made him believe he might have a future. Even if he wasn't sure about his past.

The gun was another story altogether...

Either way he was a condemned man...

So here I sit, writing letters that have no hope of reaching you until I am free to deliver them myself. With luck, that will be soon. For your eighteenth birthday is coming, and I intend to be there, like I promised....

For years, a trumped–up charge –– and a Central American prison cell –– kept Jax Winchester from claiming the girl he loved. Now he was a free man. Or was he?

For only the memory of Kelly O'Brien –– and the letters he'd composed to her –– had kept him going. But once he was released, he knew he was still a prisoner –– in a jail of his own making. The way out this time? Keep that promise he'd made to Kelly all those years ago –– and claim her for his own....

Nothing he'd told her was the truth...

His name wasn't Jonathan Mills, and he wasn't vacationing on the idyllic island. FBI agent John Miller was on the trail of a notorious female serial killer, and he couldn't blow his cover to anyone. Not even the beguiling Mariah Carver, who had unwittingly entangled herself in a web of deadly deceit.

John couldn't deny that sweet, sensual Mariah was the woman he had been waiting for. Nor could he act on the passion that tormented them both. The daring lawman was poised to wed another woman: the ruthless Black Widow, who married –– then murdered –– her victims....

A heart-pounding romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann, previously published in 1995.

Emily Marshall is enjoying a pleasure cruise on the Gulf of Mexico when she stumbles on a murder and a violent drug-smuggling ring. And the only person she can trust is the man who broke her heart so many years ago, Jim Keegan.

Jim had thought he was over Emily — until a passionate encounter a beach house proved him wrong. Now, he must face a group of deadly criminals to save the woman he knows he still loves.

Not Without Risk

It began as nothing more than a day's pleasure cruise on the crystal–clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. But then Emily Marshall stumbled into a deadly maze of drug smuggling and murder – and discovered that the only person who could help her was the man who had once torn her heart to shreds...

Jim Keegan was sure he was over this woman – until a passionate interlude at an isolated beach house showed him the truth he'd been hiding from for so long. Now he knew exactly what he had lost when he walked away from her – and what he would lose forever if he couldn't save her....

A Man to Die For

What would you do for love?

Carrie Brooks' answer: leave her home, her job, her very existence, to run away with a murder suspect, a man whose only prior introduction to her was as her kidnapper. She has no reason at all to trust him. After all, he's proven that he's the enemy – hasn't he?

Felipe Salazar's answer: prove, somehow, that he is an innocent man. He's been in disguise for so long, he's not even sure who he is anymore. But he knows one thing – he's waited all his life for Carrie. And he's not about to let her get away...

The government wanted Veronica St. John to teach a tough, combat–hardened Navy SEAL how to impersonate a visiting European crown prince who'd been targeted by terrorists. But even if every gorgeous inch of him did look the part, this guy simply wasn't prince material...

It wasn't just that everything about Lieutenant Joe Catalanotto – from his New York accent to his arrogant, streetwise attitude – said he was anything but an aristocrat. No, the real trouble was the way he made his refined, upper–crust teacher want to slap him silly – and then kiss him senseless...

Safe, steady...and unsatisfying – that pretty much summed up Maggie Stanton's life. Then a stranger stirred her imagination until she blushed, a stranger who made Maggie do the unimaginable: take a risk....

Shockingly, the man who'd compelled her to forsake predictability for passion was the full–grown version of her childhood best friend. Only, this Matthew Stone wanted marriage, not a walk down memory lane.

For a while, Maggie almost believed that their whirlwind wedding was the union of soul mates. Almost. Then she learned the secret Matthew was keeping.

Everyday, Average Jones

When Melody needed someone to rescue her, she knew that Navy SEAL Harlan 'Cowboy' Jones was just the man for the job. But afterwards, when things got more intimate, she had to write it off to an adrenaline rush. After all, she was looking for an ordinary guy – and Cowboy was anything but. Too bad their encounter left Melody with more than just memories...

Then Cowboy paid Melody a surprise visit and saw her burgeoning belly. That did it – he had to convince her that they were meant to be together, that he could be as ordinary as the next guy! And he'd do it, too – even if it meant nonstop, hands–on contact...

Harvard's Education

As a Navy SEAL, Harvard had seen his share of trainees before, but PJ Rogers managed to pack more fire in her five–foot–two body than all the men he'd ever worked with. And he couldn't help hoping for some more personal contact.

One thing always–in–control PJ Rogers couldn't afford to do was let herself get sidetracked. Not now, when her goal was finally within reach. Unfortunately, so was Harvard – every hard–muscled, pure–male, irresistible inch of him.

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

As Christmas time settled quietly over the countryside, Navy SEAL William 'Crash' Hawken was faced with a deadly conspiracy. And he had only one person to turn to – the caring, passionate Nell Burns. For though Crash had long ago accepted the fact that there was no place in his dangerous world for the simple pleasures of home and family, Nell had been the only woman who had ever tempted him to dream of another kind of life...

Now, as he needed Nell more than ever before, he was beginning to see all that they could have together. What the future might be. If only he could be assured that they had one...