Christmas Countdown

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Getting the chance to write for Intrigue is as much a thrill for me as any found between the covers of one, and I hope to give readers all the action, emotion and twists and turns that made me fall in love with these books all those years ago.Thank you for your interest in my work. I love hearing from readers, and can be reached via email at kerryconnor@kerryconnor.com","bio_short":"","image":"https://i.harperapps.com/hcanz/authors/0030856/x145.jpg","on_tour":false,"featured":false,"deceased":false,"sensitivity":"0","locale":"","custom":{"algoliaKey":"368c2844ff8f99452cab6716ba823788-0","export_hash":"81be0a25d83aacfc1a29ded9e0e6528119fb529b9208c0f6248800caa747eee3"},"events":null,"awards":null,"assets":[{"id":"167041-100213","asset_id":"100213","asset":{"id":"167041","unique":"73586b4ba3028ae15d89e10431ec305b","name":"jan-hambright-author-website","description":null,"type":"link-url","sub_type":"author-website","order":"1","size":"0","height":"0","width":"0","embed":null,"path":"http://www.janhambright.com","source":"Import Author Details Script","schedule":"2021-09-21 01:01:38"}},{"id":"213380-100213","asset_id":"100213","asset":{"id":"213380","unique":"x500-jan-hambright-Contributors","name":"jan-hambright-author-photo","description":null,"type":"image","sub_type":"author-photo","order":"1","size":"500","height":null,"width":"500","embed":null,"path":"https://i.harperapps.com/hcanz/authors/0030856/x145.jpg","source":"new-image-import","schedule":"2025-04-16 00:00:00"}}],"books":[{"description":"Christmas Countdown by Jan Hambright

After one accident too many, Emma Clareborn realised it was time to hire a bodyguard to save the family farm- and herself. But the minute she saw Mac Titus, she knew he could do more damage to her heart than some faceless strangers could do to her home.

Mac knew coming to Firehill Farm was a mistake, but heac had a job to do, one that required focus and determination. Too bad his greatest distraction came from the woman he’d been hired to protect...

Silent Night Stakeout by Kerry Connor

All Regina Garrett wanted this holiday season was some R&R. Instead she is entangled in a murder investigation with the personal protection of a very sexy homicide detective. Marcus can’t help wondering exactly what Regina knows about this case, but he also knows she needs his help if she’s going to stay alive. Convincing her it’d be safest if he stayed on her couch, Marcus prepares for a string of sleepless nights. As a cop, having Regina a few feet away is smart. As a man, it's pure torture.

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HE?D DO WHATEVER IT TOOK TO FIND THE KILLER

Finding the carjacker who'd killed his wife and child was ex–homicide cop Mick Jacoby's number one priority. Rumour had it a member of the Robear family was involved, but for five years all leads had gone nowhere. Until a routine auto–theft investigation led Mick to gorgeous Kate Robear.

A repo agent fleeing her family's dark legacy, Kate's only crime was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But the heart–stealing cop in the leather jacket refused to let her out of his sight especially when the attempts on Kate's life began. Now, teamed up with Mick to stop a relentless killer, Kate was facing a risk she hadn't reckoned on: falling passionately, hopelessly in love.","rating":"3.57","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11647,"isbn13":"9781460853085","title":"Relentless","seo":"relentless","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460853085.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Olivia Morgan was on a mission and Jack Trayborne was there to stop her. The investigative journalist had come to Black's Cove seeking answers to her traumatic past, but the long–closed medical clinic cast a shadow over the small town and refused to give up the truth she desperately sought. Jack saw the disappointment on Olivia's beautiful face, but he had no choice. He had to protect what was hidden behind the clinic's closed doors. The alternative would be devastating. And deadly. Instead, he'd stand by her side, 24/7, and convince her there was no reason for her to stay. As much as he wanted her to.

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WHERE THERE?S SMOKE

Arson investigator Kade Decker had his hands full with four suspicious fires and no leads. Complicating matters was crime–scene psychologist Savannah Dawson's appearance at each investigation and the red–hot attraction that raged between them.

THERE?S SMOLDERING FIRE

And when it became clear that the same person responsible for setting the terrifying blazes had begun to target Savannah, honour demanded Kade offer his protection. But as danger around them fuelled their desire, a burning question remained: Would the combustible passion between them be extinguished by the madman on their trail?","rating":"3.50","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11544,"isbn13":"9781460851692","title":"On Fire","seo":"on-fire","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460851692.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":true,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

In her dreams, police sketch artist Adelaide Charboneau is haunted by violent images of crime scenes — as they happen. Her extraordinary gift becomes a curse when a string of murders raises suspicion against her. Then the danger targets her and she’s forced to depend on a practical-minded detective for protection.

Royce Beckett has always relied on pure human instinct and skill to bring criminals to justice. And he knows firsthand that it’s not always enough. With Adelaide under his watch, he soon realises that her abilities are just as genuine and powerful as the desire between them. But as much as he wants to give in, staying alive means staying alert...despite the gut-wrenching temptation.

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Emma Clareborn banked everything she had on saving her family farm. But after one accident too many to her and to her award–winning colt it was time to hire a bodyguard. But the minute she saw Mac Titus, she knew he could do more damage to her heart than some faceless strangers could do to her home.

Mac Titus knew coming to Firehill Farm was a mistake. It only resurrected the ghosts from his past and forced some gun–toting criminals out into the open. Still, Mac had a job to do, one that required focus and determination if he was going to keep Emma safe. Too bad his greatest distraction came from the woman he'd been hired to protect .","rating":"3.71","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":7805,"isbn13":"9781460829035","title":"Christmas Countdown","seo":"christmas-countdown","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460829035.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
A single mother with a sick child was not something Agent Nick Cavanaugh was prepared to face. Unfortunately, his very special assignment included finding the woman and protecting her from learning the truth about his client and the vultures about to descend on her privacy. With no choice but to stick by Grace Marshall until all threats were neutralized, it took one little boy and his need for a cure no time at all to work their way into Nick's heart. Peeling back Grace's layers, Nick uncovers a mysterious past, and also a passion that stirs his soul and inflames his desire. As he struggles between what is dutiful and what is right, a killer unexpectedly makes his move.;

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Where there’s smoke...there’s smouldering fire.

Arson investigator Kade Decker had his hands full with four suspicious fires and no leads. Complicating matters was crime-scene psychologist Savannah Dawson’s appearance at each investigation — and the red-hot attraction that raged between them.

And when it became clear that the same person responsible for setting the terrifying blazes had begun to target Savannah, honour demanded Kade offer his protection. But as danger around them fueled their desire, a burning question remained: Would the combustible passion between them be extinguished by the madman on their trail?

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Camouflage Cowboy by Jan Hambright

A single mother with a sick child wasn't something Agent Nick Cavanaugh was prepared to face. Unfortunately, his assignment included finding the woman and protecting her from learning the truth about his client. With no choice but to stick by Grace Marshall until all threats were neutralised, her young son worked his way into Nick's heart. But as he struggles between what is dutiful and what is right, a killer unexpectedly makes his move

Winter Hawk's Legend by Aimee Thurlo

If Holly Gates must hide out in a snowbound New Mexico cabin, she's glad it's with Daniel Hawk. The fearless Navajo security expert has sworn to protect her from a would–be killer. But Daniel himself, a package of Native American tradition and all–American sexiness, presents an even greater danger to Holly. She's quickly falling for him.

As they run for their lives, Holly's courage and spirit spark in Daniel an irresistible passion. Her heart may not be broken after all, if he can save her one last time","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":206,"isbn13":"9781460807545","title":"Camouflage Cowboy/Winter Hawk's Legend","seo":"camouflage-cowboywinter-hawks-legend","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460807545.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
He was a hard–edged rancher harbouring dark secrets

But Baylor McCullough wasn't talking, especially not to Mariah Ellis, the pushy but beautiful detective who considered him the prime suspect in a recent disappearance. A series of shocking murders and attacks revealed, however, that nothing was as it seemed not even the past and saddling up with Mariah might be his best chance at uncovering the truth. Still, protecting her while they searched for clues on his ranch was becoming increasingly difficult as the threats escalated. And the thought of Mariah getting caught in the cross fire didn't sit well with the rugged cowboy. Was it possible the beauty he'd rescued during a raging blizzard was the long–sought redemption he'd been hoping for?

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Native Cowboy by Rita Herron

There was no man more dedicated to his job than Detective Mason Blackpaw. Yet when he discovers a dead body at the Bucking Bronc Lodge, he's forced to confront his moment of greatest weakness – and a reunion with the very pregnant Dr Cara Winchester...

Cara had fallen for the sexy Comanche officer. Their romance was brief but intense. Now a killer was kidnapping her patients' babies and Mason was on the case. But how would he react once the killer targeted Cara...or when Mason found out her child was also his?

Bridal Falls Ranch Ransom by Jan Hambright

Former FBI agent J.P. Ryker had been hired by reclusive Eve Brooks after a kidnapper threatened her for the second time in a year. But when the threats to Eve's life became more deadly, J.P. convinced Eve to let him see her face–to–face.

One look and J.P. knew all of Eve's secrets...and couldn't resist the once–famous beauty. He was the only one she seemed to trust. A trust he knew would be shattered when she discovered his connection to her tragic past...","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-02-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-02-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":986,"isbn13":"9781460893791","title":"Native Cowboy/Bridal Falls Ranch Ransom","seo":"native-cowboybridal-falls-ranch-ransom","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460893791.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

He’d do whatever it took to find the killer.

Finding the carjacker who’d killed his wife and child was ex-homicide cop Mick Jacoby’s number one priority. Rumour had it a member of the Robear family was involved, but for five years all leads had gone nowhere. Until a routine auto-theft investigation led Mick to gorgeous Kate Robear.

A repo agent fleeing her family’s dark legacy, Kate’s only crime was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But the heart-stealing cop in the leather jacket refused to let her out of his sight...especially when the attempts on Kate’s life began. Now, teamed up with Mick to stop a relentless killer, Kate was facing a risk she hadn’t reckoned on: falling passionately, hopelessly in love.

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