beth cornelison

Undercover investigator Jonah Devereaux barely knew Annie Compton, but that didn't stop him from nearly blowing his cover to save the pretty waitress from a ruthless killer. Convincing the stubborn single mom that she needed his protection 24/7 was a fiery battle of wills, but fighting his burning desire to make love to her was a war he wasn't sure he could or wanted to win.

Annie didn't like a mysterious man keeping watch over her, especially one as dangerously attractive as Jonah. But she'd do anything to keep her family alive, even if it meant giving in to her temporary bodyguard's demands regarding her safety and her heart.

Hired by the groom–to–be, former SEAL Jake McCall must make sure beautiful bride Paige Bancroft stays safe. When gunfire shatters the wedding, he discovers that the threat to Paige is hovering close. Now the country's national security depends on keeping her and a mysterious in her possession out of the wrong hands.

Paige Bancroft never had control of her privileged, sheltered life until she finds danger on her trail and a larger–than–life bodyguard at her side. Realizing her almost–wedding was a mistake, she's determined to fight for her survival and start a new life with the sexy SEAL for better or worse.

After her husband's death, Holly Bancroft Cole knows Christmas won't be the same this year. Still grieving, she decides to complete the renovations on her North Carolina farmhouse and hires a construction worker. Drawn to his piercing eyes and gentle manners, Holly can't shake the feeling that secrets lie behind the handsome stranger's warm smile.

Haunted by memories, Matt Rankin can't remember the joy that simple pleasures bring until he meets Holly. When a harrowing attempt is made on her life, Matt realizes he can't live without this beautiful angel. Now he must protect the woman he loves at all costs; even if it means risking his own life.

After his wife's murder, Grant Mansfield vowed to stay true to her memory and to protect their children. But fate has other plans. His temporary houseguest, injured smokejumper Amy Robinson, has him burning with a white-hot attraction, and the single dad's nightmare comes true when his older daughter is kidnapped.

Grant is just the man the adventurous Amy never knew she needed, his children the family she never knew she wanted. Only Grant can rescue his little girl. But time is running out...

Wild card Zoey Bancroft is in a scrape. Her ex–boyfriend has left her stranded with no money in Vegas after hearing she's carrying his child. Desperate, Zoey calls her best friend, firefighter Gage Powell. Before she can tell Gage where she is, a loan shark enters her motel room and destroys her phone .

Tired of saving Zoey from yet another bind, but unable to forget the sparks they once shared, Gage impulsively proposes. For the sake of the baby, of course it'll be a marriage in name only. But trouble that started in Vegas doesn't always end there, and this time Gage's life and love is on the line .

One of the Mansfield brothers was dead to everyone else…except her 

Having mourned the "death" of her fiancé, Darby Kent isn't prepared for the moment they come face–to–face. For years, the man she loved and lost has lived in hiding. Until now. Connor is the only person who can save their ailing daughter, a living testament to the passion they once shared. But time is running out. And while Darby prays for their daughter's survival, she must confront old desires…and powerful new enemies who've patiently awaited Connor's return.

Though it's been five years since Black Ops agent Daniel last saw Nicole, his desire for her burns as strong as ever.

But he's got to stay focused on his mission – rescue Nicole and an innocent child from a Colombian prison camp. Yet, sharing such close quarters, Nicole and Daniel must confront the past – and a passion that won't be denied.

The Reunion Mission by Beth Cornelison

Though it's been five years since Black Ops agent Daniel LeCroix last saw Nicole White, his desire for her burns as strong as ever. But he's got to stay focused on his mission: rescue Nicole and an innocent child from a Colombian prison camp.

Nicole is shocked to see Daniel again. She still has feelings for him, but hasn't forgotten his betrayal. When danger finds her again, Daniel places her in a safe house. Sharing such close quarters, Nicole and Daniel must confront the past – and a passion that won't be denied.

Seducing The Colonel's Daughter by Jennifer Morey

Raeleen Randall is kidnapped and taken to a remote island. With a hurricane fast approaching, she needs a miracle to save her. And that miracle shows up in the strapping form of Travis Todd.

When Travis first sees Raeleen, he wants her. But getting involved with a powerful colonel's daughter is bad news. With someone out to harm her, he can't walk away. In this tropical paradise, it's near impossible to ignore his desire.