Cold Heat (novella)

A Texas lawman comes face to face with his past and meets the future: his son…

First, someone tries to kill him. Then an achingly familiar beauty from his past drops the bombshell of a lifetime: he has a son. Two years ago, Sheriff Jericho Crockett's attraction to Laurel Tate became a brief but intense affair — until an unsolved murder made them enemies.

Now, with their son's life hanging in the balance, the Texas lawman must put aside the pain of Laurel's long-held secret in order to keep the little boy safe. But as working together causes powerful feelings to resurface, Jericho isn't about to walk away from being a father to his son…and maybe even a husband.

Grayson

Sheriff Grayson Ryland wasn't easily shocked. But then his old flame, Eve Warren, returns to Silver Creek to ask Grayson to impregnate her! He's never forgiven Eve for breaking his heart, but her anguish is hard to watch. Before he can reject the most hard–headed – yet alluring – woman in Texas, he has to protect her. An attempt on her life places them into a dangerous murder investigation – and an even more dangerous liaison. In the heat of the moment, Grayson may be able to forgive Eve but will he give her what she wants the most?

Dade

Kayla Brennan doesn't want Texas lawman Dade Ryland's protection. His family hates her and their attraction is too intense. When bullets start flying, Dade shields her and her baby. But she knows that Dade thinks she's in on the crime… Kayla's testimony is all Dade should want. Especially since he suspects Kayla's involved in the death of a Ryland family member. Yet the fact that they're enemies only makes the animal attraction between them stronger. And more dangerous. For the killer is not who he seems, and is far closer than Dade ever imagined.

Nate

When Lieutenant Nate Ryland's baby daughter is kidnapped, he finds an ally in Darcy Burkhart, a woman he never thought – never wanted – to see again. Darcy's son has also been taken and they'll do anything to bring their children home. Unfortunately this is no ordinary adversary. And though Nate is used to dealing with the worst of society, even he can't predict the enemy's next move. As the search continues, Nate begins to admire the woman he once considered his greatest opponent – and desiring her in ways he never thought possible.

Kade

One look at the baby girl, Kade Ryland knew he was the father. For three months, Kade had posed as Bree Winston's husband at the Fulbright Fertility Clinic, while the two FBI agents investigated illegal adoptions and surrogates. Nine months later, a baby appeared but Bree was nowhere to be found. To find Bree, Kade had to reopen a case that has become too personal. But if they were never a real couple, were Kade and Bree ready to be parents? Whatever the answer, Kade had more than one reason to close this case forever.

Gage

He faked his death for good reason, but CIA operative Gage Ryland has a better reason to return. Though they broke up years ago, Gage wants to save his ex-wife — his very pregnant ex-wife — Lynette Herrington from a hit man. Obviously the baby proves she's gotten over Gage. Or has she?

While on the run, Gage feels sparks between them. But he knows he must fix a decade of hurt before Lynette will trust Gage again. But complicating his emotions is Lynette's pregnancy...and how her unborn child could be his.

Mason

Danger isn't a new thing on his ranch, but for Deputy Mason Ryland this was the final straw. Someone was targeting his family and the brooding lawman now had a new person to protect: horse trainer Abbie Baker.

Abbie's arrival suspiciously coincided with the latest attack. Soon, Mason uncovers an old secret between Abbie and the Rylands. The discovery irks him, but Mason can't ignore the threats facing beautiful Abbie. As a lawman, he'll protect her during the investigation. As a man, he'll provide personal protection through the summer nights...

Josh

FBI agent turned Texas deputy Josh Ryland is stunned to find pregnant hostages on a routine check at a remote ranch. Even more shocking is the identity of one of the captives. Five months ago, Josh and FBI special agent Jaycee Finney shared a weekend of passion that ended badly. Now she's in danger and claims he's her baby's father.

Jaycee owes Josh the truth. After her reckless conduct almost got Josh killed, he's justified in not trusting her. But with the mastermind of a black market baby ring gunning for her, it's Jaycee who has to trust Josh with her life and the life of their child.

Sawyer

Sawyer Ryland instantly recognised her: the beautiful blonde who shared his bed only to deceive him in the end. He vowed never to trust her again, but Cassidy O'Neal's on the run from kidnappers...with a newborn in her arms.

Cassidy will do anything to save her family, even flee to her ex with a baby who isn't hers — but might be Sawyer's child. The lawman's code of honour forces him to take Cassidy and the baby girl into his protection. Now both can't fight the passion between them. A passion that'll take all their willpower to ignore and every effort to survive.

Christmas Rescue At Mustang Ridge

Sheriff Jake McCall is about to break the law. To find a bone marrow donor for his ailing baby girl, he'll hack into WITSEC to track down Maggie Gallagher — the only person who could be a genetic match. Yet by doing so, he is jeopardising not only his badge, but also Maggie's life.

Jake is unprepared for Maggie's willingness to help — and for the desire she arouses in him. But these forbidden feelings could shake Jake's focus. With time running out and a killer on the loose, Jake must keep Maggie alive — and give his daughter a Christmas miracle.

Not even Jackson Malone, the tycoon whose intense grey eyes and protective attitude she couldn't resist. The moment Jackson discovered that the mother of the “orphan” he'd adopted was alive, nothing mattered more than keeping the baby safe – and defending Bailey from danger.

When Gabrielle showed up at Houston's ranch, he expected her to serve him with a court order – not a newborn baby boy. After escaping from a deadly hostage situation, Gabrielle sought the one man guaranteed to safeguard her son.

Though their past encounters had sparked passion for all the wrong reasons, the billionaire cowboy now had new responsibilities to his miracle baby. Yet as they fought to keep their newfound family intact, their trust and reliance on one another was perhaps the most unexpected result of all.

Nine months later, a baby was dropped at his feet – and Bree was nowhere to be found. Now Kade has to reopen a case that had got way too personal and find Bree – fast. But if the two of them were never a real couple, are they ready to be parents?

While on the run, Gage feels the attraction between them heating up and yet complicating his emotions is Lynette's pregnancy…and how her baby could be his.

Targeted in Silver Creek - Delores Fossen

Silver Creek lawman Jesse Ryland is not about to let history repeat itself. Although his ex, Hanna Kendrick, survived the shooting that nearly killed her and her unborn child, he knows it also stole all memories of the night they shared. As Hanna continues to be a target, Jesse will do anything to protect her and their baby boy. Because this time, Jesse is playing for keeps.

Disappearance in Dread Hollow - Debra Webb

I’m so scared. My mom and dad are gone.

My teacher Mr Shepherd said that I was a smart kid. That he’d help if I ever got into trouble. And his friend Deputy Norwood said it was her job to keep me safe.

I don’t know why the black car took my parents away...

And then they took me!

Mr. Shepherd, where are you? Find me — soon!

Conard County: Code Adam - Rachel Lee

Newly promoted within the Conard County Sheriff’s Department, Guy Redwing wants Valerie Brighton to stay away from his first case. But the missing child he’s searching for is Valerie’s niece, and Valerie is an experienced investigator. As they race against the clock to find the two-year-old girl, their mutual distrust turns to respect — and grows into an attraction that takes them both by surprise...

The Evidence Next Door - Julie Miller

Grayson Malone started working as a criminalist after leaving the Marine Corps, but he’s still recovering from the trauma of losing his men and his legs. When a stalker starts menacing his neighbour, Allie Tate, he doubts that he can keep her safe — until her trust in him makes him trust himself. They might even have a chance at love...if they can stay alive.

Ozarks Witness Protection - Maggie Wells

Targeted by her husband’s killer, injured and pregnant widow Kayla Powers needs a protection plan — pronto. But 24-7 bodyguard detail challenges Special Agent Ryan Hastings’s security skills...and professional boundaries. The determined heiress will do anything to neutralise the threat to her unborn child, even offer herself as bait. But will her plan to step out of the shadows jeopardise Ryan’s mission and his heart?

Hunting a Hometown Killer - Shelly Bell

FBI Special Agent Rhys Keller’s biggest clue to the identity of ‘the Composer’ is the music the killer has tattooed on each dead woman. No one knows the tune, until Julia Harcourt recognises it as a piece she’s written herself. The lovely violinist is also a perfect physical match to all the victims. For the hunt to finally end, Rhys needs Julia to risk everything to catch the killer. Before the elusive killer catches her first.

Targeted In Silver Creek - Delores Fossen

Conard County: Code Adam - Rachel Lee

Newly promoted within the Conard County Sheriff’s Department, Guy Redwing wants Valerie Brighton to stay away from his first case. But the missing child he’s searching for is Valerie’s niece, and Valerie is an experienced investigator. As they race against the clock to find the two-year-old girl, their mutual distrust turns to respect — and grows into an attraction that takes them both by surprise...

Colton’s Deadly Affair - Jennifer D. Bokal

With a serial killer on the loose, FBI Special Agent Sinead Colton was assigned to work with Wells Blackthorne. The NYPD detective truly didn’t want her assistance on the Landmark Killer case but lives were at stake. After a shooting and explosion, one of those lives just might belong to Wells. As guardian to his infant nephew, Wells had much to lose. And, Sinead soon realised, she had so much to protect.

Protecting His Cameron Baby - Beth Cornelison

‘He’s my soulmate,’ declares Isla Cameron, who has a sixth sense about charming Evan Murray. Seduced into a steamy affair with him, she becomes pregnant. What Isla doesn’t sense — but soon discovers — is that Evan has an ulterior motive for romancing her. Still, she must trust him when he kidnaps her to protect her and their unborn child from danger. Hiding out together, will she forgive his betrayal?

Gage

He faked his death for good reason, but CIA operative Gage Ryland has a better reason to come back from the grave. Though they had a bitter breakup years ago, Gage wants to save his ex-wife — his very pregnant ex-wife — Lynette Herrington from a vengeful hit man. Obviously the baby proves she’s gotten over Gage. Or has she? While on the run, Gage feels the attraction between them heating up and yet he knows he must undo a decade of hurt and separation before she’ll put her trust in them again. But complicating his emotions is Lynette’s pregnancy…and how, as she claims, her unborn child could be his.

Mason

It wasn’t the first time danger had come to his ranch, but for Deputy Mason Ryland it was the final straw. Someone had been targeting his family for too long and the brooding lawman now had a new person to protect: horse trainer Abbie Baker. His newest employee’s arrival suspiciously coincided with the latest attack, and it wasn’t long before he uncovered a decades-old secret between Abbie and the Ryland clan. But as much as that connection rankled, Mason couldn’t ignore the fact that someone wanted beautiful Abbie dead. As an upholder of the law, he’d keep her safely tucked by his side through the investigation. As a man, he’d offer his personal protection through the endless summer nights…

Can he help her recover her memory before they are both killed?

The only person who knows who killed Marshal Jack Slater’s father is Caroline Moser. But the Texas profiler has no memory of the murder, her abduction…or Jack. And her witness-protection safe house has just been compromised. Now in Jack’s protective custody, Caroline must trust her ex to help her recall her past before a murderer steals their future.

A Threat To His Family - Delores Fossen

When threatened by an unknown assailant, single dad Deputy Owen Slater must protect his daughter with the help of PI Laney Martin, who is investigating her sister’s murder. Can they find out who is after them before someone else is killed?

Deadly Cover-Up - Julie Anne Lindsey

With the help of bodyguard Wyatt Stone, newly single mother Violet Ames races to discover the truth about her grandmother’s near-fatal accident. Before long, she’ll learn that incident is part of a conspiracy long protected by a powerful local family.

Tactical Force - Elle James

Former marine and Declan’s Defenders member Jack Snow and White House staffer Anne Bellamy must work together to stop an assassin from killing the president of the United States. But when their search makes Anne the killer’s target, can they track down the criminal before he finds them?

Code Conspiracy - Carol Ericson

When Gray Prescott’s Delta Force commander goes AWOL under suspicious circumstances, he turns to his ex, computer hacker extraordinaire Jerrica West, for answers. But what they find might be deadly...

Brace For Impact - Janice Kay Johnson

A key witness in a high-profile murder case, Maddy Kane’s only chance at survival lies in the hands of former army medic Will Gannon. With armed goons hot on their trail, can they survive long enough for Maddy to testify?

In His Sights - Danica Winters

Jarrod Martin’s investigation into a crime syndicate takes an unexpected turn when he joins forces with criminal heiress Mindy Kohl to protect her five-year-old niece from ruthless killers.

He’ll protect his child at any cost.

After discovering an intruder in his home, Deputy Owen Slater is terrified when he can’t find his infant daughter. He soon discovers his ranch manager is keeping her safe, leading him to realise Laney Martin is more than she seems. For the usually professional investigator, this case is extremely personal, and it leads right to Owen’s family. To get to the truth, they’ll need to work as a team, relying on every weapon in their arsenal — and sharing secrets they buried long ago.

Guilty until proven innocent? This deputy isn't taking chances

When his father is shot, Deputy Court McCall initially suspects Rayna Travers. Her mysterious past raises questions, even if his attraction to her is impossible to contain. Before long, though, he discovers Rayna is an innocent pawn in a very dangerous game. Now, to catch a killer, this cowboy will go wherever the case takes him. Even if that includes ignoring the truth in his hardened Texas heart.

The Lawmen of McCall Canyon

Grayson

She’d made one cowboy an offer he found impossible to refuse...

Sheriff Grayson Ryland wasn’t easily shocked. But then his old flame, Eve Warren, returns to Silver Creek for the sole purpose of asking him to impregnate her. And although he’s never forgiven Eve for walking away and breaking his heart, her anguish is hard to watch. Before he can reject the most hardheaded — yet still impossibly alluring — woman in Texas, he has to protect her. An attempt on her life thrusts the two of them into a dangerous murder investigation — and an even more dangerous liaison. In the heat of the moment, Grayson may be able to forgive Eve...but is he willing to give her what she so desperately wants?

Dade

In bed with the enemy...and worth breaking all the rules in Texas!

Kayla Brennan doesn’t want Texas lawman Dade Ryland’s protection. For one thing, his family hates her. For another, the attraction between them is too hot to handle — just like Dade. When the bullets begin to fly, Dade shields her and her baby boy. But the question is, how long before Dade decides she’s in on the crime...

Kayla’s testimony is all Dade should want, especially since he suspects Kayla was involved in the death of a Ryland family member. Yet the fact that they’re enemies only makes the animal attraction between them stronger. And more dangerous. For the killer is not who he seems and is far closer than Dade ever imagined...

Spurred to Justice - Delores Fossen

A taunting text from a serial killer gives FBI agent Nolan Dalton only minutes to save the next victim. Former cop Adalyn Baxter — and Nolan’s ex-girlfriend — received the same message. That’s just the beginning of a cunningly orchestrated plan that unearths a shocking secret about Nolan. As the Texas lawman struggles to come to terms with his past and protect Adalyn, a madman’s end game could bury them both.

Close Call in Colorado - Cindi Myers

Sudden mountain ‘accidents’. Climbing ropes mysteriously snapping. Someone inside Eagle Mountain Search and Rescue is sabotaging the unit's rescues. Now temporary SAR leader Carrie Andrews and nurse Danny Irwin must investigate while saving lives. But with every call for help a possible trap, can this single mother and charming heartbreaker trust each other before it's too late?

Protecting Colton's Baby - Tara Taylor Quinn

When someone tries to abduct Assistant District Attorney Emily Hernandez, even the cool-as-nails prosecutor is rattled. Enter young, hotshot private investigator Cormac Colton, who’s determined to protect the ADA. Problem is, after a whirlwind week of passion, Colton disappeared from Emily's life and shattered her trust. And now Emily’s not only the target of a stalker, but also pregnant — with Colton’s child!

Cavanaugh Justice: Detecting a Killer - Marie Ferrarella

Detective Cassandra Cavanaugh is in New York to assist on a cold case. A long-lost cousin’s body has been unearthed, the possible victim of a serial killer. While NYPD Detective Danny Doyle resents her intrusion into his case, his attraction to the feisty California cop is undeniable. But focused on their pursuit, they’re unaware they’re being shadowed by the killer.

When it comes to love, nothing’s by the book.

After a string of failed relationships and broken engagements, Alana Parkman has finally sworn off men. No more tears, no more disappointments. With the help of her support group — and a six-month vow of celibacy — she’s ready to focus on healing her heart. Following the rules is easy enough...until Gray Russell returns to Last Ride, still hotter than the Texas sun itself.

Gray’s come home looking for answers. Since learning the truth about his biological mother, the former rodeo champion must find his real father — and he needs Alana’s help to do it. Only now that he’s back, that first-ever flame between them burns brighter than ever. As they dig through his complicated past, will they also find a second chance for a happy future together?

Can two old friends rekindle the spark that brought them together when their pasts are littered with land mines?

The chance to be near his young son is the only thing that could entice former SWAT commander Matt Corbin back to his hometown. Matt has only a few happy memories of his tough childhood in Last Ride, Texas, and most of them involve Emory Parkman. Once his teenage crush, she’s now living in a cottage on his late grandfather’s ranch, which seems like a good omen…until Matt learns Emory is looking into his family’s history, a subject he’d prefer remained closed.

Emory’s wedding-gown designs are said to bring luck — to everyone but her. Though twice bitten by romance that went sour, she’s tempted to take a chance on the rancher next door. Emory and Matt’s long-ago attempts at love never got a fair chance, but all these years later, their attraction is stronger than ever. Maybe by unearthing some of his ancestors’ long-buried secrets, she can help him finally cast off the past’s shadows and prove to Matt that the third time’s the charm.

To uphold the law…will she take down her ex?

The town wants her to arrest her former boyfriend for a murder on his ranch — but Sheriff Leigh Mercer refuses. The newly elected law enforcer doesn’t have evidence against bad boy Cullen Brodie. In fact, the search for the killer draws them passionately close again…and into relentless danger. Not only could Leigh lose her job for not collaring Brodie…they both could lose their lives.

Sheriff In The Saddle - Delores Fossen

The town wants her to arrest her former boyfriend for a murder on his ranch — but Sheriff Leigh Mercer refuses. The newly elected law enforcer doesn’t have evidence against bad boy Cullen Brodie. In fact, the search for the killer draws them passionately close again…and into relentless danger. Not only could Leigh lose her job for not collaring Brodie…they both could lose their lives.

Eyewitness Man And Wife - Barb Han

Relentless ATF agent Quint Casey won’t let his best lead die with a murdered perp. He and his undercover wife Agent Ree Sheppard must secretly protect a witness’s family and hone in on a powerful weapons kingpin. But their undeniable, unsanctioned attraction is breaking too many rules for them to play this mission safe — or guarantee their survival…

Retracing The Investigation - Tyler Anne Snell

When Sheriff Jones Murphy rescues his daughter and her teacher, the widower is surprised to encounter Cassandra West again. Months may have passed since their one night together, but there’s no mistaking she is definitely pregnant. Cassandra’s recent sleuthing has unleashed a secret that stunned their town a decade earlier. Now someone wants her dead. And though his heart is closed, Jones’s sense of duty isn’t letting anyone hurt what is his.

Closing In On The Cowboy - Carla Cassidy

Rancher Johnny King thought he’d moved on since Chelsea Black left town to follow her big city dreams. With emotions still raw following his father’s murder, Chelsea’s return revives passions he’d thought buried. But a dangerous stalker from her old life doesn’t want her to set down roots — with anyone. As their spark reignites, can Johnny and Chelsea face the threat to their lives…and their hearts?

Alpha Tracker - Cindi Myers

After lawman Dillon Diaz spent one incredible weekend with a mysterious woman, he’s shocked to encounter her months later…when he’s assigned to rescue an injured hiker in the mountains. And stunning Roslyn Kern has news that will change his life. Now, battling a fiery blaze and an escaped fugitive, it’s up to Dillon and his K-9 Bentley to protect long-lost Rosie — and Dillon’s unborn child.

Canyon Crime Scene - Carol Ericson

Cade Larson needs LAPD fingerprint expert Lori Del Valle to help track down his troubled, missing sister. But he can’t deny the sparks still between them…nor the secret Lori is keeping. When fingerprints link Cade’s sister to another missing woman — and a potentially nefarious treatment center — Lori volunteers to go undercover. Will their dangerous plan bring a predator to justice or tragically end their reunion?

A dangerous alliance

Agent Alicia Corbin has her toughest assignment yet: persuade SPEAR operative East Kirby to return to the field as her partner in order to help catch a traitor. Getting emotionally involved with the sexy loner was not part of her plan — until East invaded her heart! Now Alicia is determined to make her mission a success…and East a partner for life.

Includes the story Kade by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen

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Amanda Scott is wary of love ever since she fell for a married man. Deciding to focus on her career, Amanda dreams of opening up her own bed-and-breakfast on picturesque Vashon Island. But with little money to fund her plans, the goal seems far out of reach.

A run-in with widower Jordan Richards troubles Amanda in a different way: she thought she could keep a friendly distance between them but soon finds she’s falling again. Painful pasts make it difficult for Jordan and Amanda to believe love is an option for them — could risking a romance be a mistake?

Kidnapping In Kendall County

The beautiful blonde armed with a Beretta is someone FBI agent Austin Duran knows only too well. Rosalie McKinnon was engaged to his best friend, who died on a mission gone south. But the desperate mother isn't there for revenge...she's looking for her abducted infant daughter. And she just blew his cover.

Rosalie's future is again in the hands of the rogue Texan lawman who's on an unofficial mission to find his own kidnapped nephew. With a relentless adversary in hot pursuit - and unwelcome desire igniting - Rosalie has to trust Austin. Her baby's life depends on it...

The Deputy's Redemption

The woman fleeing a cold-blooded killer is no stranger to Deputy Colt McKinnon. Fourteen years ago, Elise Nichols was the love of his life. Now she's back in Sweetwater Springs - to be the star witness in an upcoming murder trial that could tear the Texas lawman's family apart.

With her explosive revelations certain to rock the town, Elise didn't expect to be welcomed home with open arms. Certainly not by the cowboy with the badge who once meant everything to her. But after being run off the road and shot at, she has no choice but to trust him. Even more dangerous is the desire that's reigniting, making Elise yearn for something she may not live to see.

Reining In Justice

A frantic nine-one-one call sends Sweetwater Springs Deputy Reed Caldwell racing to the home of his ex-wife. But the kidnappers didn't come for Addison. Their target was her two-month-old adopted daughter. Except she isn't adopted. And Reed is the father. Now he has to grapple with the shock of sudden parenthood while finding a safe haven for Addison and their baby girl. With desire reigniting - and the threats against mother and child escalating - the Texas lawman will do whatever it takes to protect the woman he loves. And the child who needs them both.

They’re in for the ride of their lives.

When single mum Lorelei Parkman discovers the biological father of her adopted daughter could be Dax Buchanan — the Dax Buchanan — she’s shocked. Of all the men in Last Ride, Texas, the bull-riding bad boy doesn’t quite fit the bill of…parent. But as Lorelei learns more about Stellie’s mysterious birth mother, she realises she’ll have to trust the reckless rodeo star…or risk losing her baby forever.

Dax is normally up for any kind of challenge. Daddy duty, however, is best left to the pros. Still, being with the little girl, and the gorgeous Lorelei, unlocks something inside — a completeness he’s been chasing his whole life. And now that he has it, he’s sure as hell not letting go…

Also includes a bonus novella, Breaking Rules at Nightfall Ranch

Twilight At Wild Springs

Lily Parkman has a Texas-size secret. For years, the single mother has managed to keep the true identity of her daughter Hayden’s father under the saddle. But after a mysterious note turns up at Wild Springs Ranch, Lily knows it’s time to come clean...starting with Wild Springs’ ruggedly handsome foreman, Jonas Buchanan.

Jonas already suspects that his deceased brother is Hayden’s real father. Still, the widowed rancher isn’t prepared for what Lily’s revelation means for their friendship — or their future. They both soon discover that when there's more to love, there’s more at stake. And when a troublesome figure from the past comes to Last Ride, they must fight like never before...or risk losing their newfound family forever.

Tempted At Thoroughbred Lake

When Ruby Parkman’s daughter elopes with Brennan Taylor’s son, the former high school sweethearts join forces to put a stop to the marriage. But fighting their own rekindled attraction might be tougher than convincing their lovesick teenagers to come home.

Life’s too short to wonder what if...

Eighteen years ago, Brennan Dayton married the wrong girl. He thought it was the right thing to do after a night of bad decisions resulted in an unexpected pregnancy. Still, he’s never forgotten his high school crush, Ruby Parkman — or forgiven himself for breaking her heart.

Ruby has carved out a good life for herself and her daughter, Vivian, despite the sting of her ex–best friend’s betrayal. When Alice hooked up with Brennan all those years ago, Ruby’s heart was shattered six ways from Sunday. Now that he’s divorced, she can’t deny her still-simmering attraction for the Texas rancher. But when their kids decide to get married on a whim, Ruby and Brennan are thrown together once more. And if she’s not careful, she could get burned a second time...

Grayson

She’d made one cowboy an offer he found impossible to refuse...

Sheriff Grayson Ryland wasn’t easily shocked. But then his old flame, Eve Warren, returns to Silver Creek for the sole purpose of asking him to impregnate her. And although he’s never forgiven Eve for walking away and breaking his heart, her anguish is hard to watch. Before he can reject the most hardheaded — yet still impossibly alluring — woman in Texas, he has to protect her. An attempt on her life thrusts the two of them into a dangerous murder investigation — and an even more dangerous liaison. In the heat of the moment, Grayson may be able to forgive Eve...but is he willing to give her what she so desperately wants?

Dade

In bed with the enemy...and worth breaking all the rules in Texas!

Kayla Brennan doesn’t want Texas lawman Dade Ryland’s protection. For one thing, his family hates her. For another, the attraction between them is too hot to handle — just like Dade. When the bullets begin to fly, Dade shields her and her baby boy. But the question is, how long before Dade decides she’s in on the crime...

Kayla’s testimony is all Dade should want, especially since he suspects Kayla was involved in the death of a Ryland family member. Yet the fact that they’re enemies only makes the animal attraction between them stronger. And more dangerous. For the killer is not who he seems and is far closer than Dade ever imagined...

Tempting In Texas

He told himself he could never be what she needs. But maybe he’s found the only role that really matters...

As a kid, Hayes Dalton took a back seat to his sisters’ reality show, Little Cowgirls, but to deputy Cait Jameson, her childhood crush was always the main attraction. Now a Hollywood star in his own right, Hayes is back in Lone Star Ridge to attend his sisters’ weddings and, while their connection is immediate, Cait finds herself struggling to reconcile the boy from her past with this new celebrity bad boy.

Hayes knows he’ll return to LA once the ‘I dos’ are over, but until then, getting to know Cait again is the best part about coming home. Being with her is a salve, especially after a personal tragedy turned his world upside down. Can he convince the small-town cop he’s falling for that he’s still the same guy beneath the image — and willing to do whatever it takes to see where this no-longer-just-a-fling takes them?

Whatever Happens In Texas

Being wrong for each other never felt so right.

A thriving ranch to call his own, heart-stopping good looks, beautiful women to the edge of Texas and back...Cooper Kendall has everything a guy could want. But what he wants most is the one thing he can’t have: a chance to prove to Lila Novak he’s a changed man.

The memory of the night she spent with Cooper still simmers in the back of Lila’s mind — especially now that her sister is marrying his brother. Still, there’s no way Lila can fool herself into thinking their scorcher of a one-night stand could ever be anything more to Cooper. What would the former high school hotshot want with the class nerd anyway?

Now, with the newlyweds away on their honeymoon, Cooper and Lila are officially on babysitting duty in Lone Star Ridge...under one roof, for three whole days. And when they’re faced with a family crisis, their long-buried feelings boil over — until they can’t ignore them any longer. Will who they were in the past stand in the way of starting a new future together?

She can make Lone Star Ridge's sheriff break every rule...

Former child star \"Badly\" Hadley Dalton can't shake the nickname she got on Little Cowgirls, the reality show that made her famous. Another thing she can't shake: her attraction to hometown heartthrob Leyton Jameson. After their teen make-out session was televised, Leyton ended their relationship, and Hadley left town. But when she learns her beloved Granny Em has gone missing, Hadley returns home and immediately lands in hot water...

Leyton has wanted Hadley since he first knew what desire was. Searching for Em together makes all that heat-and all their differences-impossible to ignore. Hadley's past is riddled with bad decisions-ones that are suddenly rearing their ugly head. Believing she's too much trouble for a good-guy cop, Hadley doesn't think Leyton can ever overlook her faults. But Leyton will sign up for a lifetime of trouble if it means this wild ride never ends...

Also includes a bonus Lone Star Ridge novella, Hot Summer in Texas!

Having a fling with his old flame's little sister is the last thing an air force top gun expects when he comes home to Texas

Fresh out of the air force, Kane Bullock comes home expecting things to be the same. But change can strike anywhere, even Spring Hill, Texas. His old flame is about to walk down the aisle and her little sister, Eliza Wright, has told the entire town she and Kane are an item. Kane makes it his mission to confront his \"girlfriend\" and tell everyone the truth...until he sees that Eliza is all grown up and impossible to resist.

Eliza's attraction to Kane didn't disappear when he stepped into a flight suit. Now that he's back, she intends to show him the cowboy he was meant to be. Helping him rebuild his ranch is the perfect opportunity to step out of her family's shadow and prove her business skill. But how can she go through with a simple plan to pretend to fall in love when everything she feels for Kane is real?

Two people prove opposites really do attract when the fiery passion they once shared is rekindled twelve years later...

Ranch hand Rico Callahan struggled to earn everything he has, but sitting proudly at the top of the most successful cattle operation in Texas doesn't change that he was born unworthy of Spring Hill sweetheart Natalie London. Their elopement years ago was a mistake. Their quickie divorce was supposed to put it all in the past. Now Natalie's back in town claiming they're still married - and everything's at stake.

Natalie can't wed the perfect-on-paper man her domineering father chose for her when she's still married to her true love. And she definitely can't walk away when seeing Rico again only makes her want him more than ever. Sex for old times' sake sounds better than good, but one touch shows them what matters - and what they'll have to risk to turn a sizzling reunion into forever.

No strings attached is pretty much Lucky McCord's calling card in this reader favourite from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen

Every family needs its black sheep, and Austin \"Lucky\" McCord is happy to oblige. The bad-boy bull rider lives fast and loose until his business partner leaves him an unexpected bequest. Suddenly Lucky is sharing custody of two children with Cassie Weatherall, one of the few homegrown women he hasn't bedded. And not from lack of trying...

Cassie fled her messy past to become a celebrity therapist in LA. So why does it feel so right to come back and share parenting duties - and chrome-melting kisses - with a man she's striven to avoid? Loving Lucky always seemed like a sure bet for heartache. But for this perfectly imperfect family, Cassie might just gamble with everything she's got.

Originally published in 2016

Nursed back to health by his childhood friend, Riley soon discovers their years apart have done nothing to douse the spark between them...

Air force captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson - the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Riley's rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can't refuse.

Claire always wanted Riley - but she also craved the safety and stability he couldn't offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. She's even convinced herself that this time she won't be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realises the depth of Claire's feelings - and his own - he'll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman who's always lived in his heart.

Originally published in 2016

A past tragedy destroyed their love. A vulnerable newborn brings them back together.

Within moments of discovering a baby on his doorstep, Texas Ranger Eli Slater finds himself being held at gunpoint by his ex, Ashlyn Darrow. She claims she was tipped off that the still-gorgeous cowboy kidnapped her newly adopted daughter because of the bad blood that defines their past. They quickly realise Eli’s been set up and now Eli is determined to protect Ashlyn and her daughter. But regaining her trust will be as easy as ignoring the attraction even a lifetime apart can’t erase…

Settling An Old Score - Delores Fossen

Texas Ranger Eli Slater and his ex, Ashlyn Darrow, may have a tense relationship due to their past, but after someone makes it look like Eli kidnapped Ashlyn’s newly adopted daughter, Eli will do whatever it takes to protect Ashlyn and her child.

K-9 Protector - Julie Miller

K-9 cop Jedediah Burke has kept his yearning for veterinarian Hazel Cooper in check for years because their friendship is too precious to risk. But when a sadistic stalker’s threats against Hazel escalate, protecting her requires staying close.

Unravelling Jane Doe - Carol Ericson

When amnesiac Jane Doe agreed to let Border Patrol agent Rob Valdez help unravel the mystery of her identity, she never expected they’d find ties to a dangerous drug supplier — and an undeniable attraction to each other.

Identical Threat - Tyler Anne Snell

When Riley Stone goes to Desmond Nash’s party in her sister’s place, she suddenly finds herself in danger. With someone gunning for the twins, Riley turns to the mysterious Desmond. The intrepid cowboy is determined to keep Riley safe…but only together can they survive.

Someone Is Watching - Amanda Stevens

Fifteen years ago, a monster abducted radio host Ellie Brannon and left her for dead. But now, Special Agent Sam Reece is reopening the cold case, as new evidence has come to light. Ellie must work with Sam to uncover the truth…but was the discovery of new details a coincidence?

Appalachian Peril - Debbie Herbert

An unseen enemy has tracked Beth Wynngate to Lavender Mountain, leaving her no choice but to seek Sammy Armstrong’s help. They share a fraught history, but the deputy sheriff is her only hope for survival…

Surrendering To The Sheriff

Discovering Kendall O’Neal being held at gunpoint at his ranch isn’t the homecoming sheriff Aiden Braddock expects. And now Kendall’s captors are demanding he destroy evidence in an upcoming trial in exchange for the Texas attorney’s life...and the life of their unborn baby.

Three months ago, Aiden and Kendall gave in to their long-simmering attraction. Now, with a child on the way, the stakes have shot sky-high. But even after he pulls off a daring rescue, Kendall isn’t safe. Before long, they find temporary haven in each other’s arms — which could be even more dangerous than facing down a killer.

A Lawman’s Justice

The tip that sends FBI Special Agent Seth Calder to an abandoned warehouse in search of exonerating evidence brings him face-to-face with a familiar adversary. Thorn-in-his-side journalist Shelby Braddock is on her own search for the truth about a decades-old crime. Until they stumble on a crime scene...and end up fighting for their lives. Now, their only hope of survival is to work together. But something even more dangerous is drawing Seth closer to the gorgeous brunette. As he gives in to a passion so strong it can erase the sins of the past, he must evade a relentless killer...and confront a shocking revelation no one could have predicted.

They’ve got each other — and a whole lot of trouble.

Austin Jameson’s life is complicated enough. With twin girls he adores and a ranch he’s dedicated to, the widower and cowboy is more than busy. But when his former flame arrives in his hometown, his world is thrown off balance.

Former child star McCall Dalton wants to run away — from her image and the scandal that has engulfed her. Brokenhearted and humiliated, she’s come back home to Texas to escape.

Austin doesn’t find peace and McCall doesn’t get refuge — instead they rediscover every delicious inch of one another. Before long, their budding romance must face a custody battle with Austin’s in-laws and yet another scandal. Determined not to let each other go a second time, they set out to prove that it’s true what they say: love really does conquer all.

They’ve got each other — and a whole lot of trouble.

Austin Jameson’s life is complicated enough. With twin girls he adores and a ranch he’s dedicated to, the widower and cowboy is more than busy. But when his former flame arrives in his hometown, his world is thrown off balance.

Former child star McCall Dalton wants to run away — from her image and the scandal that has engulfed her. Brokenhearted and humiliated, she’s come back home to Texas to escape.

Austin doesn’t find peace and McCall doesn’t get refuge — instead they rediscover every delicious inch of one another. Before long, their budding romance must face a custody battle with Austin’s in-laws and yet another scandal. Determined not to let each other go a second time, they set out to prove that it’s true what they say: love really does conquer all.

Includes a bonus story, That Night In Texas.

These Texans will go to any lengths to protect their babies in these reader favourites from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen!

The Baby's Guardian

In the past twenty-four hours Sabrina Carr has been shot at, kidnapped and held hostage. As if being eight months pregnant isn't stressful enough! Now, after narrowly escaping the clutches of masked gunmen, Sabrina and her baby need a protector. That's when hot Texas cop Shaw Tolbert shows up!

Daddy Devastating

For FBI special agent Russ Gentry, Julia Howell is nothing but trouble. First the Texas heiress blunders into his undercover operation to bring down a black-market kidnapping ring. Then she turns his life upside down with a single photograph of a beautiful baby girl. But as bullets fly and their passion grows, Julia is convinced this devastatingly handsome protector will play an important role in an innocent baby's future. And in hers.

The Mummy Mystery

Houston Sadler is one of the richest men in Texas, but money won't get attorney Gabrielle Markham out of his life. When she shows up at his ranch, he expects her to serve him with a court order - not a newborn baby boy! As they fight to keep their newfound family intact, their trust and reliance on one another is perhaps the most unexpected result of all.

All 3 stories were originally published in Mills & Boon Intrigue in 2010

Classified Cowboy - Mallory Kane

Texas Ranger Lieutenant Wyatt Colter will never forgive himself for allowing a witness go missing on his watch...even if he did take a bullet as a result. Now forensic anthropologist Nina Jacobsen has unearthed human remains that might explain the mystery and Wyatt finally sees his chance to solve a cold case that has haunted him for two long years. He knows she has her doubts about his ability to remain objective, but then someone tries to bury Nina with the evidence, and trust him or not, Wyatt appoints himself her own personal watchdog. And this time, this cowboy will get his man – and his woman.

Shotgun Sheriff - Delores Fossen

Comanche Creek’s not big enough for two to investigate a murder. That’s the feeling Texas Ranger Livvy Hutton gets when she’s sent into Sheriff Reed Hardin’s territoryas a forensic expert. But according to evidence Livvy uncovers, she senses the cowboy cop’s acting ornery to protect his good ol’ boys from arrest for the murder. Then Livvy detects bigger trouble: a mutual attraction she and Reed have no business acting on. A torrid affair could compromise the case...or spark some much needed – and very satisfying – cooperation!

Rawhide Ranger - Rita Herron

Texas Ranger Cabe Navarro was full-blooded Comanche. Raven-haired and eagle-eyed, Cabe trespassed on sacred land to investigate ritual murders, only to fix his full attention on the daughter of a local rancher. They were on opposites sides of the law, but when Jessie Becker became a prime target for foul play, all bets were off. Knee deep in dangerous territory, Cabe made quick decisions to keep her alive – and almost at arm’s length. He knew she needed his protection, as a Texas Ranger and as a man. And that he was helpless to fight it when the line between the two started to blur...

Their past never faded — and neither did their passion.

Between running his family ranch and dealing with far too many needy relatives, Shaw Jameson doesn’t have time for more trouble. But when his first love, former-child-star-turned-businesswoman Sunny Dalton, returns to Lone Star Ridge, Shaw senses things are about to get a whole lot more interesting.

Shaw isn’t prepared for the memories that come flooding back now…or the reignited spark between them that turns into a raging inferno. Still, this gorgeous cowboy will do everything he can not to get burned a second time. Because Sunny never promised this visit was permanent and Shaw has no intention of giving up the land he loves. Letting Sunny go again is certain to leave a Texas-sized mark on his soul — and a permanent wall around his heart. Unless he can prove their small town holds the promise of the future they both always imagined.

In this classic Christmas tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, an Air Force Captain returns home...and discovers he’s now a daddy!

After a yearlong deployment, Air Force Captain Gabe Brenner returns to Texas a hero. And brings with him a Christmas message to deliver to his best friend’s sister, Kelly Coburn. But seeing Kelly again brings back all the old feelings – and reminds him of the one-night stand they shared just before he left. Still, a camera crew is there to capture every moment of his momentous homecoming, so now isn’t the time to relive the past. That is, until he learns Kelly’s had her own delivery in his absence: beautiful baby Noel, Gabe’s daughter!

Originally published in 2014.

Safety Breach - Delores Fossen

Former profiler Gemma Hanson is in witness protection, but she’s still haunted by memories of the serial killer who tried to kill her last year. Her concerns skyrocket when Sheriff Kellan Slater tells her the murderer has learned her location and is coming to finish what he started.

Dangerous Conditions - Jenna Kernan

Former soldier Logan Lynch’s first investigation as the constable of a small town leads him to microbiologist Paige Morris, whose boss was killed. Yet as they search for the murderer, Paige is forced to reveal a secret that shows the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Undercover Accomplice - Carol Ericson

When Delta Force soldier Hunter Mancini learns the group that kidnapped CIA operative Sue Chandler is now framing his team leader, he asks for her help. But could she be hiding something that would clear his boss?

Rules in Defiance - Nichole Severn

Blackhawk Security investigator Elliot Dunham never expected his neighbour to show up bruised and covered in blood in the middle of the night. To protect Waylynn Hargraves, Elliot must defy the rules he’s set for himself, because he knows he’s all that stands between her and certain death.

Ambushed at Christmas - Barb Han

After a jogger resembling Detective Leah Cordon is murdered, rancher Deacon Kent approaches her, believing the attack is related to recent cattle mutilations. Can they find the killer before he corners Leah?

Hidden Truth - Danica Winters

When undercover CIA agent Trevor Martin meets Sabrina Parker, the housekeeper at the ranch where he’s lying low, he doesn’t know she’s an undercover FBI agent. After a murder on the property, the operatives must work together, but can they discover their hidden connection before it’s too late?

Can a Texas lawman capture an escaped serial killer after a witness’s location is breached?

The serial killer Gemma Hanson narrowly escaped just discovered her WITSEC location, and he’s coming after her to finish what he started. That’s the message Sheriff Kellan Slater personally delivers. Although Gemma and Kellan share an intense past, escaping the violence surrounding them is all that matters. Especially once Gemma realises there is no safe place — not even protective custody…

A Coldwater Christmas

Sometimes a little Christmas magic can rekindle the most unexpected romances...

Sheriff Kace Laramie and his brothers found long-awaited happiness when they moved to Coldwater, Texas, as foster children. But the feel-good story has one bittersweet twist – his brief marriage to local rich girl Jana Parker. When that blew up, Kace vowed never to marry again and has kept Jana mostly off his mind...until she comes back to town, needing his help.

Recently divorced for a second time, Jana just wants to create a good life for her young daughter – and keep her mother from marrying Kace’s gold-digging father. Asking him for help may be wrong given their history. But as the stakes – and their chemistry – make the Christmas season sizzle, Jana knows how much more wrong it would be to let a love this magical slip away again...

Texas At Dusk

The hottest cowboy in Coldwater is about to steal her heart a second time...

Too fast, too young – that sums up Ryland Ross’s marriage to Nova Carson. Ten years after their divorce, Ryland has his own horse ranch and an uncomplicated life...until the past blows everything up. Risqué photos of Ryland and Nova taken years ago resurface. And while Ryland is willing to help his ex smooth over the situation, he’s blindsided by the desire that springs back to life.

If her boss’s weaselly son makes the photos public, Nova could lose the photography job she loves. But reconnecting with Ryland is a risk. The hot, charming cowboy has always known how to get under her skin...and into her bed. Maybe it’s the lure of ex-sex. Or maybe it’s time to admit that when a cowboy lassos your heart, there’s no escape...

He's determined to protect her by any means necessary...

The Marriage Season - Linda Lael Miller

Now that Becca 'Bex' Stuart's two best friends have married the men of their dreams, she's thrilled for them...and a little envious, if she's being honest. If her own first love hadn't died serving the country years ago, everything would have been so different. Maybe she'd even have a family of her own by now. But when her sweet nephew, Josh, moves in with her for a while, Bex's life is turned upside down...and there's only one person she can rely on.

Single dad Tate Calder came to Mustang Creek with his two sons in tow, looking for a fresh start. Love was the last thing on his mind...until he and Bex are constantly thrown together. Bex is unlike any woman he's ever known before and his sons adore her. But the last time Tate risked his heart, he crashed and burned. Could this season be different?

Justice At Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels

Six years ago, Dana Cardwell found her mother’s will in a cookbook and became sole owner of the Cardwell Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. Now happily married, Dana is surprised when her siblings, Stacy and Jordan, show up on the ranch...and trouble isn’t too far behind. As danger draws closer to the ranch, deputy marshal Liza Turner quickly realises that Jordan Cardwell isn’t the man the town made him out to be.

Lone Wolf Lawman - Delores Fossen

Breaking into the home of the woman who shared his bed three months ago isn’t Weston Cade’s usual m.o. But the Texas Ranger is on a personal vendetta to catch a killer, and Addie Crockett is the man’s biological daughter. The beautiful rancher also happens to be carrying Wes’s child...

Addie can’t remember her birth father, but she’ll never forget the lover who took her to bed — and disappeared. Now, she has to trust Wes with her life. And the life of their unborn baby. As desire reignites, Addie quickly discovers that with this lawman by her side, she just might escape the target on her back.

Her target is tall, dark… and dangerous!

The armed and dangerous woman trespassing on federal marshal Declan O'Malley's Texas ranch isn't a killer. She's Eden Gray, and the PI is trailing trouble and unfinished business. He's the last person she wants to visit, but now a vengeful enemy is targeting them both. 

Eden's orders were very clear: kill Declan or her sisters die. Sworn to find out who's after her and why, she's forced to team up with the devastatingly attractive lawman.

As desire flares, a decades–old secret erupts, turning everything Declan believed into a lie. Everything except the passion driving him and Eden to fight for a future they might not live to see.

No memory and orders to kill. Who has his lover become?

Two years after their short, intense affair, Texas Ranger Jameson Beckett discovers Kelly Stockwell alive. Except she has amnesia… and a note demanding she kill Jameson. Where is the woman with whom he shared so much? Because Kelly remembers nothing, not even the toddler they learn is their daughter. With secrets unravelling and bullets flying, is Jameson's trust in Kelly's heart enough to save them all?

This bad–boy cowboy doesn't know what to do with a good girl – but after one night together, he sure isn't ready to let go...

Commiserating over a mutual friend leaving town, best pals since childhood Ryder Crowley and Allie Devlin wind up drowning their sorrows in booze – and each other. For Allie, Wrangler's Creek's resident good girl, it's a secret fantasy come true. She's been aiming to finally change her straitlaced reputation and knows a night with Ryder will do the trick. She just didn't count on wanting so much more...

Bad–boy ranch hand Ryder is no stranger to one–night stands, but this is different. This is Allie. She's not the kind of girl you love and leave, and that's all he knows. But when Allie tempts him with a naughty, no–strings–attached weekend, Ryder can't resist, soon realising Allie might have his heart more tied up than he ever thought possible.

Bailey Hodges' son was stolen minutes after she'd given birth and someone had wanted her to die. Someone still wanted her dead. But nothing would stop her from finding her child.

When Texas tycoon Jackson Malone discovered the 'orphan' he'd adopted had a mother, his suspicions went on high alert. Yet would reuniting mother and child cost Jackson his only chance at having a family of his own?

Genuine Cowboy by Joanna Wayne

Sean Ledger was coming home to bad memories, and a beautiful widow in need of help. Sean was a loner, but protecting women was his cowboy code.

With an escaped convict on her tail, Eve Worthington had nowhere else to turn. Sean had already stolen her heart and would guard her life. But Eve realised she either had to run againor put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire.

Brandon Ruiz is ex–military sheriff of a small town in Texas and Willa's ex–boyfriend. Or so he claims. Now they've found her, he's determined to keep Willa safe from her would–be assassin. But to do that he has to stay distanced. He can't let her touch, her scent, reach him. He thinks if she remembers, she'll be safe. But he's wrong

Also includes a Bonus Novella – Bayou Reunion by Rebecca York

Bo had trouble imagining a life without the little girl he'd given his heart to. And before long, he had to admit he had trouble imagining his life without her mother, too.

Ten years ago, Sheriff Gabriel Beckett helped convict the man who murdered his parents in a shocking crime that still haunts his small Texas town. Now the terror has returned and the woman who escaped the attack is a target again.

Jodi Canton loved Gabriel – until that love shattered with his parents' murder and her father's conviction. Taunted with threats, she's determined to bait the real killer out of hiding. Drawing out a criminal puts her life on the line, but Gabriel's protection puts her heart in danger. Even if they survive a predator, can they risk everything to heal each other?

In this classic book of suspense from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, a Texas sheriff has trouble ignoring what's brewing between him and the single mother he's been tasked with protecting…

Sheriff Jake McCall is about to break the law. To find a bone marrow donor for his ailing baby girl, he'll hack into WITSEC to track down Maggie Gallagher – the only person who could be a genetic match. Yet by doing so, he is jeopardising not only his badge, but Maggie's life, as well.

Expecting to have to force Maggie against her will, Jake is unprepared for her willingness to help – and for the desire and hunger she arouses in him. Still, those forbidden feelings could make Jake reckless, and losing focus now isn't an option. With time running out and a killer on their heels, Jake has to keep Maggie alive – and give his daughter a Christmas miracle.

Originally published in 2013

DEA agent Theo Canton may have been the town bad boy but murder was never his MO. Too bad his girlfriend at the time never saw it that way. Now Ivy Beckett isn't just the girl who broke his heart – she's the target of a killer. Theo vows to keep the blue–eyed beauty safe, even as he meets the son she never told him about. But will it be enough to catch the perp and give their family a second chance?

The Granger siblings thought they'd left their ranching days behind, until fate sends them home to Wrangler's Creek, Texas – and into the passionate arms of those they'd least expect…

Those Texas Nights

It's some run of bad luck when Sophie Granger loses her business and gets left at the altar all in one day. Desperate to not appear jilted, Sophie begs Clay McKinnon, local smoking–hot police chief, to pretend they're having an affair.

Hoping to leave his disreputable past behind, Clay moved to Wrangler's Creek for a fresh start. When Sophie suggests the affair, Clay is hesitant. City–girl Sophie isn't usually his type. But he can't deny the desire she elicits – or his yearning to have her plant her cowboy roots for good.

No Getting Over A Cowboy

There are plenty of things Garrett Granger hadn't counted on losing – his child to miscarriage, his wife to another man and the family business thanks to a crooked CFO. He also hadn't counted on moving back to the family ranch, where he's met by another surprise – former flame Nicky Marlow, who is renting his grandmother's old house.

Nicky's been rebuilding her shattered life since her husband's death two years ago. But Garrett's timely arrival in Wrangler's Creek doesn't automatically make him the missing piece of the puzzle. Even if seeing him again stirs up old feelings Nicky would gladly keep buried…

Branded As Trouble

Getting his high school girlfriend pregnant was just one square in Roman Granger's chequered past, but it changed him forever. When his son's mother skipped town after the birth, Roman decided to do the same, baby Tate in tow, hoping for a fresh start.

Now Roman fears his teenage son is following in his wayward footsteps, so he returns home to Wrangler's Creek, aiming to set him straight. It's there he encounters Mila Banchini, the good–girl opposite of Roman who's had a crush on him since childhood. The old spark between them undeniably never died though Roman worries it'll only lead to heartache. But then why does everything about holding her feel so right?

The Rylands of Silver Creek are back and hungry for justice in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's latest heart–stopping suspense! 

After returning home to investigate a brutal murder, Detective Landon Ryland is shocked to learn the body was discovered in the home of Tessa Sinclair, a woman he once knew intimately. Seeing Tessa again is like a jolt to his heart. Too bad the beautiful brunette has no idea who she is–or why she's cradling a newborn. With evidence pointing toward Tessa and the baby being next on the killer's hit list, Landon refuses to leave their safety in anyone else's hands. Or admit that losing them would permanently destroy the future he secretly envisioned.

The Granger siblings thought they'd left their ranching days behind, until fate sends them home to Wrangler's Creek, Texas–and into the passionate arms of those they'd least expect… 

It's some run of bad luck when Sophie Granger loses her business and gets left at the altar all in one day. Desperate to not appear jilted, Sophie begs Clay McKinnon, Wrangler's Creek's smoking-hot police chief, to pretend they're having an affair. But Clay refuses, leaving Sophie to retreat to the family ranch to lick her wounds. 

Hoping to leave his disreputable past behind, Clay moved to Wrangler's Creek for a fresh start. But that looks unlikely when Sophie's ex-fiancé shows up married to Clay's impulsive kid sister. Overcome, Sophie resuggests the affair–but this time for real. Clay is hesitant. City-girl Sophie isn't usually his type. But he can't deny the desire she elicits–or his yearning to have her plant her cowboy roots for good.

When a baby goes mising, a Texas marshal and a woman from his past discover there's a whole lot more behind this kidnapping… 

Holden Ryland certainly didn't become a marshal just to end up busting his ex, Nicky Hart, for taking files from Conceptions Fertility Clinic. But only Nicky knows just what was really stolen: a newborn being held for ransom. A newborn who is kin to both her and Holden.

The missing boy is only the start of a mystery that snakes through Texas, winding its way through their families. Bad blood may linger between them, but Holden can protect his nephew back at the Silver Creek Ranch. If they can lay their past to rest to rescue this child, is it possible for them to have a future together?

The Granger siblings thought they'd left their ranching days behind, until fate sends them home to Wrangler's Creek, Texas–and into the passionate arms of those they'd least expect… 

It's some run of bad luck when Sophie Granger loses her business and gets left at the altar all in one day. Desperate to not appear jilted, Sophie begs Clay McKinnon, Wrangler's Creek's smoking–hot police chief, to pretend they're having an affair. But Clay refuses, leaving Sophie to retreat to the family ranch to lick her wounds. 

Hoping to leave his disreputable past behind, Clay moved to Wrangler's Creek for a fresh start. But that looks unlikely when Sophie's ex–fiancé shows up married to Clay's impulsive kid sister. Overcome, Sophie resuggests the affair–but this time for real. Clay is hesitant. City–girl Sophie isn't usually his type. But he can't deny the desire she elicits–or his yearning to have her plant her cowboy roots for good.

Also includes a Bonus Novella, Lone Star Cowboy

The golden cowboy of Wrangler's Creek returns home to Texas to discover some old flames never fizzle…

There are plenty of things Garrett Granger hadn't counted on losing – his child to miscarriage, his wife to another man and the family business thanks to a crooked CFO. He also hadn't counted on moving back to the family ranch, where he's met by another surprise – former flame Nicky Marlow, who is renting his grandmother's old house.

Nicky's been rebuilding her shattered life since her husband's death two years ago. But Garrett's timely arrival in Wrangler's Creek doesn't automatically make him the missing piece of the puzzle. Even if he does seem to adore her two–year–old daughter…Even if seeing him again stirs up old feelings Nicky would gladly keep buried, forcing her to wonder if moving forward has to mean leaving everything behind…

An FBI agent must protect his ex and her newborn baby in the latest saga by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen 

FBI agent Drury Ryland is no stranger to surprises. But upon returning to his family's cattle ranch in Texas, he's confronted with the ghosts of his past…and a threat to his future. Caitlyn Denson is the beautiful woman who broke his heart and the last person Drury expected to reunite with. But his ex didn't arrive at Silver Creek Ranch alone. 

With a killer on her trail and a newborn daughter in her arms, Caitlyn must put aside her tumultuous history with Drury and focus on survival. Drury feels obligated to protect the family he never had, but professional boundaries begin to blur as their enemy shifts into stark focus. 

Every cowboy has a wild side – all it takes is the right woman to unleash it… 

All of Logan McCord's carefully laid plans erupt the day he finds his would–be fiancée in bed with another man. Tonight, just once, Logan is acting on instinct. And that instinct is telling him to say yes to the cute stranger looking for a no–strings fling with a Texas cowboy.

When chef Reese Stephens made her bucket list, she mistakenly thought she had weeks to live. Not that she regrets her one–night–stand with the gorgeous rancher. But she does regret leaving an heirloom watch as a parting gift. Tracking Logan down is easy. Walking away again is another matter. Because Reese's crazy past and Logan's battered heart are no match for the kind of chemistry that could turn one night into the start of a passionate lifetime.

A Texas Lawman will do anything to protect his son–even if it includes reuniting with the boy's on–the–run mother… 

Lucas Ryland always had a way with the ladies–until Hailey Darrow dropped him after a shared night of passion. Then he discovered her unconscious body in a wrecked car, with a fake ID and enough cash to disappear. Unbeknownst to him, the one who got away was leaving town with his baby… 

Now Hailey is out of her coma and still in danger. But hiding her at his Silver Creek ranch ignites old passions…and introduces new dangers. Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey and their infant son safe. And keep his body from remembering how good it felt to hold her in his arms… 

Can she stop the killer who threatens her and her unborn child?

The murdered cop Sheriff Grace Granger just found is the latest victim of a killer targeting female law enforcement. When Grace’s life is threatened, rancher Dutton McClellan will do whatever it takes to keep the mother of his unborn child from becoming the next fatality. But resisting taboo desire is as dangerous as hunting their elusive quarry. With the violence escalating and suspects eliminated, Grace and Dutton race to apprehend an adversary out for the ultimate revenge.

The golden cowboy of Wrangler's Creek returns home to Texas to discover some old flames never fizzle…

There are plenty of things Garrett Granger hadn't counted on losing – his child to miscarriage, his wife to another man and the family business thanks to a crooked CFO. He also hadn't counted on moving back to the family ranch, where he's met by another surprise – former flame Nicky Marlow, who is renting his grandmother's old house.

Nicky's been rebuilding her shattered life since her husband's death two years ago. But Garrett's timely arrival in Wrangler's Creek doesn't automatically make him the missing piece of the puzzle. Even if he does seem to adore her two–year–old daughter… Even if seeing him again stirs up old feelings Nicky would gladly keep buried, forcing her to wonder if moving forward has to mean leaving everything behind…

Every cowboy has a wild side – all it takes is the right woman to unleash it. Are the McCord brothers ready for the shake up?

Blame It On The Cowboy

All of Logan McCord's carefully laid plans erupt the day he finds his would–be fiancée in bed with another man. Tonight, just once, Logan is acting on instinct. And that instinct is telling him to say yes to the cute stranger looking for a no–strings fling with a Texas cowboy.

When chef Reese Stephens made her bucket list, she mistakenly thought she had weeks to live. Not that she regrets her one–night stand with the gorgeous rancher. But she does regret leaving an heirloom watch as a parting gift. Tracking Logan down is easy. Walking away again is another matter. Because Reese's crazy past and Logan's battered heart are no match for the kind of chemistry that could turn one night into the start of a passionate lifetime.

Cowboy Trouble

Ranch hand Rico Callahan struggled to earn everything he has, but sitting proud at the top of the most successful cattle operation in Texas doesn't change that he was born unworthy of Spring Hill sweetheart Natalie London. Their elopement years ago was a mistake. Their quickie divorce was supposed to put it all in the past. Now Natalie's back in town claiming they're still married – and everything's at stake.

Natalie can't wed the perfect–on–paper man her domineering father chose for her when she's still married to her true love. And she definitely can't walk away when seeing Rico again only makes her want him more than ever. Sex for old times' sake sounds better than good, but one touch shows them what matters – and what they'll have to risk to turn a sizzling reunion into forever.

Every town needs a bad boy, and Wrangler's Creek's has been gone far too long…

Getting his high school girlfriend pregnant was just one square in Roman Granger's checkered past, but it changed him forever. When his son's mother skipped town after the birth, Roman decided to do the same, baby Tate in tow, hoping for a fresh start.

Now Roman fears his teenage son is following in his wayward footsteps, so he returns home to Wrangler's Creek, aiming to set him straight. It's there he encounters Tate's cousin Mila Banchini, the good–girl opposite of Roman who's had a crush on him since childhood. The old spark between them undeniably never died, though Roman worries it'll only lead to heartache. But if falling for Mila is such a bad idea, why does everything about holding her feel so right?

Also includes a Bonus Novella, Just Like A Cowboy

Every town needs a bad boy, and Wrangler's Creek's has been gone far too long… 

Inheriting his uncle's ranch is a dream come true for Wynn Beck – until he discovers that half the property belongs to his ex–wife. Carlene has been running the place for years and claims she doesn't want Wynn anywhere near it. But Wynn senses she, too, feels the intense pull that reminds him how well they fit together…in every way.

Their scalding–hot marriage fizzled when Carlene realized Wynn was more interested in winning a rodeo buckle than putting down roots. Now she intends to protect her home – and her still–fragile heart – by buying Wynn out. Too bad the man's as stubborn as the bulls he rides. And that her cooled desire can quickly heat right back up with the right cowboy…

'I'm not dead.'

The voice mail rocks deputy sheriff Jax Crockett to his core. A year ago, Paige was murdered by the Moonlight Strangler. Yet his ex-wife just showed up at his ranch — out of options and out of time. There are only two reasons Paige would come back to Texas with a killer hot on her heels: Jax and their toddler son.

Faking her death was the only way to keep them alive. But now it's Jax who's risking everything to protect his family. The cowboy lawman is also reawakening a powder keg of desire. A desire that's primed and ready to explode. Giving in will up the ante, igniting the embers of a love they may not live to claim.

Taken Over By The Billionaire — Miranda Lee

Hotshot entrepreneur Benjamin Da Silva is normally in the driving seat, but when he realises he needs a chauffeur, beautiful Jess Murphy proves that sometimes taking his foot off the pedal can be equally pleasurable!

Jess isn't impressed by his wealth but each glimpse in the rear-view mirror has her aching to join Benjamin in the backseat and submit to his command. His takeover cost her job and she should steer clear — so why can't she steer clear of the collision course towards Benjamin?

The Baby Of Their Dreams — Carol Marinelli

ER doctor Cat Hayes was left heartbroken after losing her baby boy. Now she's focused on her career. But when she meets gorgeous Dr Dominic Edwards at a conference, resisting his scorching touch isn't easy…Cat returns home accidentally pregnant! 

Widower Dom never thought he'd ever find love again — let alone a family! As their miracle baby begins to heal both their hearts, Dom knows he can't let Cat go. All it takes is one down-on-one-knee question…

Maverick Sheriff — Delores Fossen

Saving a boy reopens painful wounds for Texas sheriff Cooper McKinnon. This could be his son, whose loss has haunted him for two years. But Cooper has a rival in Jessa Wells. She's the adoptive mum and is determined to keep little Liam.

It's unfair that the man who shares Liam's rare blood type has an unsolved murder in his family. And the danger's aren't over. Fighting her desire for Cooper, Jessa must join forces with the maverick cowboy. Jessa knows working together is the best chance to keep Liam safe. But the prospect of a future alone is what breaks Jessa's heart…

His Instant Heir — Katherine Garbera

Cari Chandler can't forget Declan Montrose. Their baby is a living reminder. The baby she's kept from him. The playboy billionaire — and her family's enemy — left the morning after. But now he's back...with a vengeance!

Taking over her company is the last step to victory in their families' long feud. But Cari's more than collateral damage to Dec. He wants-needs-to seduce her again and again. Until he finds out she's hidden something more precious than her company. His son. And Dec intends to claim him...no matter the cost.

He's determined to protect her by any means necessary...

The Man From Stone Creek - Linda Lael Miller

When trouble strikes in Haven, Arizona, Ranger Sam O'Ballivan is determined to sort it out. He arrives posing as the new schoolteacher and discovers his first task: bringing the ranchers' children under control. So he starts with a call on Maddie Chancelor, older sister of a rowdy schoolboy. Maddie turns out to be a woman whose prim and proper demeanour is belied by the fire in her eyes. Working undercover to capture rustlers and train robbers has always kept Sam isolated and his heart firmly in check - until now. But something about the spirited Maddie tempts him to start down a path he swore he'd never travel...

Justice at Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels

It's been a long time since Jordan Cardwell came home. Now he's back to solve the death of his old friend, a quest that leads him to seek Deputy Marshal Liza's help. Liza remembers bad-boy Jordan from high school and doesn't trust him one bit. But he could be the only one who can help her uncover the truth; a truth that could get them killed - and ignites a passion they never imagined.

Lone Wolf Lawman - Delores Fossen

Breaking into the home of the woman who shared his bed three months ago isn't Texas Ranger Weston Cade's usual MO. But he's on a personal vendetta to catch a killer, and Addie Crockett is the killer's biological daughter. Addie also happens to be carrying Wes's child...Addie can't remember her birth father, but she'll never forget Wes got her pregnant and then disappeared. Now she has to trust Wes with her life. And the life of their unborn baby. As desire reignites, Addie quickly discovers that with this lawman by her side, she just might escape the target on her back.

A Texas lawman must face his past and bring a serial killer to justice  

DEA agent Cord Granger knows evidence doesn't lie. And he knows the serial killer in custody–his biological father–is the Moonlight Strangler. With news of a similar attack, Cord takes the victim, rancher Karina Southerland, into his protective custody. 

Marred by the Strangler's hallmark slash across her cheek, Karina is sure Cord's father is innocent. The real killer is still out there–and he's coming to finish what he started. At least they can agree that their smouldering attraction is real. Now, if there's any hope for a future, Cord must solve this murderous puzzle. Before the Moonlight Strangler strikes again.

Tangled Up In Texas

Between running his family ranch and dealing with far too many needy relatives, Shaw Jameson doesn’t have time for more trouble. But when his first love, former child star turned business woman Sunny Dalton returns to Lone Star Ridge, Shaw senses things are about to get a whole lot more interesting. Shaw isn’t prepared for the memories that come flooding back now...or the reignited spark between them that turns into a raging inferno. Still this gorgeous cowboy will do everything he can not to get burned a second time. Because Sunny never promised this visit was permanent and Shaw has no intention of giving up the land he loves. Letting Sunny go again is certain to leave a Texas-sized mark on his soul — and a permanent wall around his heart. Unless he can prove their small town holds the promise of the future they both always imagined.

That Night In Texas

Few things can shake a tough, bull-ridin’ cowboy quite like finding an abandoned pregnancy test, and Harley Garrett is definitely shakin’ in his saddle. Someone’s knocked up at Rustler’s Ridge ranch, but who? Little does Harley know that Amelia Wade — his long-time, sexy friend-with-benefits — has kind of a secret she needs to tell him...

Amelia has always had a thing for Harley — and wanted more. He’s a delicious combination of strong, silent cowboy and viking sex god, so how could she resist? Only now Amelia might be pregnant, and their ‘uncomplicated’ relationship just landed in the ‘complicated as all heck’ zone. But when Harley decides to cowboy up, almost anything can — and will — happen...

Texas On My Mind

The McCord Brothers are the most eligible bachelors in Spring Hill, Texas. But these cowboys are about to get wrangled by the love of some very unique women — the kind who can melt hearts and lay it all on the line.

Air force Captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson — the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Riley’s rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can’t refuse.

Claire always wanted Riley — but she also craved the safety and stability he couldn’t offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. She’s even convinced herself that this time she won’t be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realises the depth of Claire’s feelings — and his own — he’ll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman who’s always lived in his heart.

Lone Star Nights

No strings attached is pretty much Lucky McCord’s calling card in Spring Hill, Texas, but when family is on the line, this cowboy’s honour and heart are about to get lassoed, tied and branded.

Every family needs its black sheep, and Austin ‘Lucky’ McCord is happy to oblige. The bad-boy bull rider lives fast and loose, until his business partner leaves him an unexpected bequest. Suddenly Lucky is sharing custody of two children with Cassie Weatherall, one of the few homegrown women he hasn’t bedded. And not from lack of trying...

Cassie fled her messy past to become a celebrity therapist in LA. So why does it feel so right to come back and share parenting duties — and chrome-melting kisses — with a man she’s striven to avoid? Loving Lucky always seemed like a sure bet for heartache. But for this perfectly imperfect family, Cassie might just gamble with everything she’s got.

Texas–Sized Trouble

Lawson Granger loved Eve Cooper once, but her dreams were grander than anything his Texas–cowboy destiny could provide. Letting her walk out of his life was a mistake he made eighteen years ago. Now Eve is back – pregnant and desperate for somewhere to hide. And their desire is just as stubborn as they are.

Escaping to the comforts of home is Eve's one shot at giving her baby a safe life. But the long–buried secrets and unintentional damage she fled from aren't far behind. When the truth finds her, she stands to lose the man she loves and the only place she's ever called home…this time forever.

Cowboy Dreaming

Despite his parents' pressure to be a doctor, ranch hand Josh Whitlock has everything under control. That is, until Hope Applewood – his boss – trades in her dusty jeans for a sexy little red dress. Now Josh's self–control has gone up in smoke!

Sure, there's always been a bit of a simmer between them. Now the simmer is up to full boil as their new 'relationship' sets the tongues of Wrangler's Creek wagging. Josh knows he's just opened Pandora's Box – filled with feelings he's been hiding since meeting Hope. But when a cowboy makes a deal, he always sees it through…

Lone Star Blues

Dylan Granger could always count on his rebellious cowboy charm to get his way – until the day his wife, Jordan, left him and joined the military. The realisation that during a wild night he got her cousin pregnant is shocking enough. But the news that Jordan has come home to Texas to help raise the baby is the last thing he expects.

Jordan wants what's best for the child – and to find out if there's something deeper between her and her ex than sizzling chemistry. Getting closer means letting down her guard again, but will Dylan be able to accept the emotional scars on her heart?

He promised he'd stay away…but he can't resist keeping her close

Setting rules and following them to the letter is part of cowboy Nick Haskins's code. It keeps life uncomplicated, and his heart intact. The love he had for his high school sweetheart is ashes in the wind, but he's not counting on her twin, Lindsay Gavin, to show up on his ranch – or in his dreams.

Lindsay's got a code of her own: hands off her sister's guy. But now that Nick is free to share his bunkhouse and his bed, she can't help but take what he's offering. There's no harm in satisfying years worth of curiosity. There's no shame in indulging in the sexiest fun of her life. Only, when Nick and Lindsay let desire set fire to the rules, will they both end up getting burned?

Two newborns in jeopardy bring together former sweethearts in the second book in USA Today bestselling author Delores Fossen's Sweetwater Ranch series!

The last thing Texas Ranger Tucker McKinnon expects to find in his pantry is two sleeping newborns. But it's the woman who spirited the infants to his ranch who stirs the lawman's blood, along with haunting memories.

Once, Tucker and Laine Braddock were inseparable...until murder divided their families. Now, with a killer on Laine's trail, Tucker has never felt more powerless. Or been more determined.

Desperate to keep her and her innocent charges safe, Tucker uncovers some shocking truths. Including the feelings they still share—and the desire they're finding impossible to resist.

Delores Fossen kicks off her new series, Sweetwater Ranch, with a Texas lawman, a beautiful district attorney…and the child they'll risk everything to protect 

Saving a little boy's life reopens painful wounds for Texas sheriff Cooper McKinnon. This could be his son, whose loss has haunted him for two years. But Cooper has a formidable adversary in Jessa Wells. She's the adoptive mother–and she'll do anything to hold on to Liam. 

It's cruel justice that the man who shares Liam's rare blood type has an unsolved murder in his own family. And the danger's far from over. Fighting her desire for Cooper, Jessa has no choice but to join forces with the maverick cowboy. Jessa knows working together is their best shot at keeping the child safe. But it's the possibility of a future alone that breaks Jessa's heart.

Return to Silver Creek with the scorching story of a Texas lawman who'll risk everything to save his ex–love–and his unborn child… 

FBI agent turned Texas deputy Josh Ryland is stunned to find pregnant hostages on a routine check for suspicious activity at a remote ranch. Even more shocking is the identity of one of the captives. Five months ago, Josh and FBI special agent Jaycee Finney shared a weekend of passion that ended badly. Now she's in danger–and claims he's her baby's father. 

Jaycee owes Josh the truth. After her unwitting reckless behavior almost got him killed, the cowboy cop has good reason not to trust her. But with the ruthless mastermind of a black market baby ring gunning for her, it's Jaycee who has to trust Josh with her life…and the life of their child.

When US marshal Wyatt McCabe tracks his target to a Texas ranch, he isn't the only one with Lyla Pearson in his sights. But Wyatt has a good reason for keeping the beautiful CSI director out of the line of fire. He may be the father of the child she's carrying.

The mother–to–be doesn't know who to fear more – the gunmen surrounding her house or the stranger claiming paternity of her in–vitro baby. Holed up together at his family homestead, Lyla struggles to fight her attraction to the sinfully handsome lawman. But with a killer stalking them, it may tear their new family apart…

Tangled Up In Texas

Between running his family ranch and dealing with far too many needy relatives, Shaw Jameson doesn’t have time for more trouble. But when his first love, former child star turned business woman Sunny Dalton returns to Lone Star Ridge, Shaw senses things are about to get a whole lot more interesting. Shaw isn’t prepared for the memories that come flooding back now...or the reignited spark between them that turns into a raging inferno. Still this gorgeous cowboy will do everything he can not to get burned a second time. Because Sunny never promised this visit was permanent and Shaw has no intention of giving up the land he loves. Letting Sunny go again is certain to leave a Texas-sized mark on his soul — and a permanent wall around his heart. Unless he can prove their small town holds the promise of the future they both always imagined.

That Night In Texas

Few things can shake a tough, bull-ridin’ cowboy quite like finding an abandoned pregnancy test, and Harley Garrett is definitely shakin’ in his saddle. Someone’s knocked up at Rustler’s Ridge ranch, but who? Little does Harley know that Amelia Wade — his long-time, sexy friend-with-benefits — has kind of a secret she needs to tell him...

Amelia has always had a thing for Harley — and wanted more. He’s a delicious combination of strong, silent cowboy and viking sex god, so how could she resist? Only now Amelia might be pregnant, and their ‘uncomplicated’ relationship just landed in the ‘complicated as all heck’ zone. But when Harley decides to cowboy up, almost anything can — and will — happen...

Chasing Trouble In Texas

Austin Jameson’s life is complicated enough. With twin girls he adores and a ranch he’s dedicated to, the widower and cowboy is more than busy. But when his former flame arrives in his hometown, his world is thrown off balance.

Former child star McCall Dalton wants to run away — from her image and the scandal that has engulfed her. Brokenhearted and humiliated, she’s come back home to Texas to escape.

Austin doesn’t find peace and McCall doesn’t get refuge — instead they rediscover every delicious inch of one another. Before long, their budding romance must face a custody battle with Austin’s in-laws and yet another scandal. Determined not to let each other go a second time, they set out to prove that it’s true what they say: love really does conquer all.

Hot Summer In Texas

Lana Watley would do anything for her lovable, troublemaking grandfather. Except marry her ex, Marco Becker — that’s just too big an ask, even to safeguard the family ranch. Sure, Grandpa Benji isn’t wrong that there are still feelings between her and the gorgeous cowboy. Lust, for one. But also the kind of deep hurt that not even toe-curling chemistry can eclipse.

For once, Marco agrees with Lana. She crushed his heart when she walked away a decade ago. Yet after everything Benji has done for him, he hates to see the old man lose his ranch. Perhaps if Marco and Lana work together, they can solve this problem another way. If only every encounter didn’t leave him wishing this red-hot reunion could last forever.

Deputies Under Fire - Delores Fossen

Can they elude a killer and protect their baby?

Eden Gallagher came back to Renegade Canyon to get justice for her murdered foster mother. But when she and fellow deputy Rory McClennan become a killer’s next target, Eden’s most critical mission is to keep their baby safe. As Rory’s family secrets thrust them into deeper danger, the former lovers must resist the seductive pull of reigniting passion. They’re up against an enemy with a chilling vendetta playing the role of judge, jury and executioner...and setting the stage for a final, deadly showdown.

Vanished In The Mist - Lena Diaz

She went searching for a missing girl and discovered a dangerous mystery.

Shanna Hudson had been tricked into using her private investigator skills...and with an unlikely partner to boot. While Kaden Rafferty had the skills Shanna needed to find a teen who disappeared near Mystic Lake, the handsome boater was proving troublesome for her heart to ignore. But after their underwater search led to finding a body that was never reported missing, they had a more complex case to solve. Someone in the small town was leaving a trail...one that could be deadly to them both.

'Did you come here to kill me?'

The beautiful blonde armed with a Beretta is someone FBI agent Austin Duran knows only too well. Rosalie McKinnon was engaged to his best friend, who died on a mission gone south. But the desperate mother isn't there for revenge...she's looking for her abducted infant daughter. And she just blew his cover.

Rosalie's future is again in the hands of the rogue Texan lawman who's on an unofficial mission to find his own kidnapped nephew. With a relentless adversary in hot pursuit — and unwelcome desire igniting — Rosalie has to trust Austin. Her baby's life depends on it…

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She was hiding from a stalker -- and from Brayden O'Malley, the man who blamed her for his wife's death. But when Brayden asked for the incredible, Ashley Palmer couldn't refuse: he wanted her to give him a child, so his toddler son would live to see another Christmas.

But forging a frightening intimacy with her ex-brother-in-law meant coming out of hiding...and evading the reach of a killer. Now the key to Ashley's safety lay in solving the clues of a perilous puzzle that only brought her and Brayden closer. But was the combustible desire threatening to consume them the greatest risk of all?

An agent with amnesia vows to save his ex and their unborn child in Delores Fossen's new Sweetwater Ranch novel

Blue McCurdy is supposed to be dead. So why is the ATF agent—and father of Rayanne McKinnon's unborn child—trespassing on McKinnon property? Before the Texan deputy can find out, Blue is injured playing cowboy in shining armor to protect her. When he wakes, he has no memory of what brought him there…or the night he and Rayanne spent together.

Blue can't remember why he disappeared from Rayanne's life five months ago. But now, with an unsolved murder—and reignited passion—raising the stakes, he races to put the pieces of his past together before a vindictive enemy destroys his world once again. And this time, he has so much more to lose.

USA Today Bestselling author Delores Fossen returns to Silver Creek with a tale of love and deception.

Sawyer Ryland would know her anywhere: the beautiful blonde who briefly shared his bed only to deceive him in the end. He vowed never to trust her again, but Cassidy O'Neal's on the run from kidnappers…with a newborn in her arms. 

Cassidy will do anything to save her family, even flee to her ex–lover with an infant who isn't hers–but who could belong to Sawyer. The lawman's fierce code of honor forces him to take Cassidy and the baby girl into protective custody. Now neither can fight the passion heating up between them. A passion that'll take every ounce of willpower to ignore and every effort to survive.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, these Texas lawmen will do whatever it takes to protect children in danger and the women they can’t live without…

Targeted in Silver Creek

Silver Creek lawman Jesse Ryland will do anything to protect his ex Hanna Kendrick and their baby boy. Especially after a shooting nearly took her life and stole all memories of the night they shared. This time, Jesse is playing for keeps.

Maverick Detective Dad

Because of a tragic accident as high school sweethearts, Texas cop Noah Ryland and attorney Everly Monroe are targets of a murderous vigilante. But now, with Everly’s daughter in someone’s deadly sights, Noah is on a mission for justice. And he refuses to lose everything that will give him the future he’s always wanted…

Last Seen In Silver Creek - Delores Fossen

A home invasion destroyed Theo Sheldon’s life decades ago. The sheriff of Silver Creek’s only comfort is knowing he saved his sister’s best friend. Now, that past has put Kim Ryland in danger once again. Because the person who murdered Theo’s family is intent on tying up loose ends, jeopardising the single dad’s most precious connections. But Theo is done letting anyone take what is his.

Deception At Dixon Pass - Cindi Myers

The injured man search-and-rescue volunteer Grace Wilcox discovers left for dead in a Colorado snowstorm can’t remember why he’s on Eagle Mountain or even who he is. But bloody footprints discovered near a crime scene spark a memory of deception and the chase for a murderer. Now, as Grace works with the handsome stranger to find out who he’s after and what really happened at Dixon Pass, they must rely on each other for survival before a desperate killer strikes again...

Protecting Colton’s Secret Daughters - Lisa Childs

A serial killer’s threats drive agent Cash Colton to locate his ex-wife. Arriving just in time to save Valentina from being killed, he’s shocked to discover that the toddlers accompanying her are his daughters. Cash hadn’t wanted kids, so Valentina kept them secret. Now, guarding his newfound family, Cash is developing tender, new feelings for his daughters...and reawakening old longings he thought he’d buried.

The Cowboy Next Door - Carla Cassidy

Single dads trying their hands at ranching? Not a common sight in Millsville, Kansas. So Lizzy Maxwell’s just being neighbourly by giving the new father-daughter duo next door a warm welcome. Cowboy Clint Kincaid can’t deny that Lizzy’s cookies aren’t his stunning neighbour’s only draw. But Clint’s got secrets. Unspeakable ones. If he confesses them to Lizzy, danger will engulf them all!

Last Seen in Silver Creek - Delores Fossen

A home invasion destroyed Theo Sheldon’s life decades ago. The sheriff of Silver Creek’s only comfort is knowing he saved his sister’s best friend. Now, that past has put Kim Ryland in danger once again. Because the person who murdered Theo’s family is intent on tying up loose ends, jeopardising the single dad’s most precious connections. But Theo is done letting anyone take what is his.

Deception at Dixon Pass - Cindi Myers

The injured man search-and-rescue volunteer Grace Wilcox discovers left for dead in a Colorado snowstorm can’t remember why he’s on Eagle Mountain or even who he is. But bloody footprints discovered near a crime scene spark a memory of deception and the chase for a murderer. Now, as Grace works with the handsome stranger to find out who he’s after and what really happened at Dixon Pass, they must rely on each other for survival before a desperate killer strikes again...

Clandestine Baby - Nicole Helm

How did his injured amnesiac wife turn up...cradling a baby? Shocked rancher Cal Thompson has been told she died. Then who just tried to murder her? Together, Cal and Norah start investigating. But as Norah’s memory returns, secrets shatter and both come under attack. One mystery turns into two. Cal is torn between his family and his mission. And Norah is desperate to learn why she was told Cal was dead...

Wyoming Cowboy Undercover - Juno Rushdan

Rocco Sharp fears he’s placed Mercy McCoy in peril. The undercover agent has convinced the cult leader’s daughter to get him into the Shining Light’s compound. With five days to thwart a violent plot, Rocco’s feelings for Mercy put his assignment at risk. As the connection between them deepens Rocco knows he’ll have to be the one to tell Mercy who he really is. Otherwise they’ll never have a chance beyond this critical mission.

Texas Bodyguard: Chance - Janie Crouch

When a violent attack puts Maci Ford in the hospital, security expert Chance Patterson learns that she’s carrying his baby. Even though she ended their relationship, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to protect her and their child. But, as her stalker’s behaviour escalates, Chance can’t shake the feeling that Maci is still hiding something from him...

High Mountain Terror - Janice Kay Johnson

Deep in the rugged Washington mountains, nature photographer Ava Brevick inadvertently takes a wanted terrorist’s picture. His men start an avalanche to kill her, but she escapes — and saves investigating detective Zach Reeves from icy death. As a snowstorm cuts them off, she and Zach challenge merciless terrain to warn authorities. But will trusting each other prove an even deadlier trap?

He lost everything once...now he’s in the fight for his loved one’s lives.

A home invasion destroyed Theo Sheldon’s life decades ago. The sheriff of Silver Creek’s only comfort is knowing he saved his sister’s best friend. Now, that past has put Kim Ryland in danger once again. Because the person who murdered Theo’s family is intent on tying up loose ends, jeopardising the single dad’s most precious connections. But Theo is done letting anyone take what is his.

He’s a tough Texas cop...and he’s protecting a child in danger.

Because of a tragic accident as high school sweethearts, Texas cop Noah Ryland and attorney Everly Monroe are targets of a murderous vigilante. Guilt and grief have kept the detective and the single mum miles apart for too many years. But now, as the killer targets Everly’s daughter, Noah is even more determined to protect the child and the woman he never forgot. Because if he doesn’t capture this elusive killer, he’ll lose everything that will give him the future he’s always wanted.

He’s Emerald Creek’s hottest cowboy — and the one man she shouldn’t want.

On the surface, Egan Donnelly is hometown hero material — top gun, commanding an elite fighter training squadron and ranching royalty. Inside, he feels like a fraud, convinced he’s responsible for his best friend’s death. At least he won’t let himself succumb to the heat between him and Jack’s widow, Alana. Yet. Now that she’s making regular trips to his ranch to care for his dad, that vow is getting harder to keep.

Alana Davidson isn’t just grieving her husband’s loss, she’s feeling betrayed over his secret infidelity. Wanting Egan makes things even more complicated. As a nutritionist, she can help Egan’s dad recover from his health scare, but it’s not so easy to get her own heart back on track. Because despite shared guilt and family pressure, she’s falling fast, and Egan is right there with her…

Heart-racing suspense, whodunit mysteries and romance under extraordinary circumstances.

Maverick Detective Dad - Delores Fossen

He’s a tough Texas cop...and he’s protecting a child in danger.

Because of a tragic accident as high school sweethearts, Texas cop Noah Ryland and attorney Everly Monroe are targets of a murderous vigilante. Guilt and grief have kept the detective and the single mum miles apart for too many years. But now, as the killer targets Everly’s daughter, Noah is even more determined to protect the child and the woman he never forgot. Because if he doesn’t capture this elusive killer, he’ll lose everything that will give him the future he’s always wanted.

Murder At Sunset Rock - Debra Webb

Reunited to solve a crime...or become the next victims?

She returned home for a funeral, but Olivia Ballard is soon embroiled in her grandfather’s possible murder. Working with Huck Monroe, Sunset Cove’s new deputy detective, is more than business. He broke Olivia’s heart a decade ago. Huck is just as dedicated to uncovering the truth as he is tamping down any old feelings...until family secrets reveal a shocking surprise and unmitigated danger.

Chasing A Colton Killer - Deborah Fletcher Mello

While she chases a headline...he’s chasing a serial killer.

Journalist Stella Maxwell may be guilty of prying into FBI agent Brennan Colton’s past for a story, but Brennan knows she’s not guilty of murder — despite what’s being alleged. He’s prepared for the risks of protecting Stella from the notorious Landmark Killer, and yet keeping his guard up to protect his heart might prove to be a different kind of challenge.

Missing In Texas - Karen Whiddon

A child in danger and two parents who have never met...

When her adopted daughter is abducted, Edie Beswick suspects the man who claims to be her little girl’s father...until she sees how Jake Cassin reacts to Laney’s disappearance. Working together increases their chances of finding the child they both love, but it complicates their looming custody battle. Is indulging in their attraction just a welcome release for two people in pain — or do they have a future as a family?

Mills & Boon Intrigue — Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Maverick Detective Dad - Delores Fossen

He’s a tough Texas cop...and he’s protecting a child in danger.

Because of a tragic accident as high school sweethearts, Texas cop Noah Ryland and attorney Everly Monroe are targets of a murderous vigilante. Guilt and grief have kept the detective and the single mum miles apart for too many years. But now, as the killer targets Everly’s daughter, Noah is even more determined to protect the child and the woman he never forgot. Because if he doesn’t capture this elusive killer, he’ll lose everything that will give him the future he’s always wanted.

Murder At Sunset Rock - Debra Webb

Reunited to solve a crime...or become the next victims?

She returned home for a funeral, but Olivia Ballard is soon embroiled in her grandfather’s possible murder. Working with Huck Monroe, Sunset Cove’s new deputy detective, is more than business. He broke Olivia’s heart a decade ago. Huck is just as dedicated to uncovering the truth as he is tamping down any old feelings...until family secrets reveal a shocking surprise and unmitigated danger.

Shrouded In The Smokies - Lena Diaz

Five years ago she went missing, presumed dead. But she’s alive — and in a killer’s sights.

Adam Trent just found out the woman whose life he saved in a shootout has been dead for five years. Skylar Montgomery’s case went cold after the Chattanooga nurse disappeared. Now Skylar’s ready to stop running, and she needs the widowed ex-cop to help get her life back. As Skylar and Trent work together to smoke out a killer, mutual trust flares into deep attraction. But a deadly vendetta is about to bring a long-buried truth full circle...

Digging Deeper - Amanda Stevens

She’s been buried alive. Now it’s a race against time to save her.

When former FBI analyst Thora Graham wakes buried in a makeshift coffin, she has only her training to keep her calm. And her faith that deputy chief Will Dresden is on the case. But who would have trapped Thora? Did her work putting a serial killer behind bars make her a target? And can the man she once loved — and left — find her...before time runs out?

Texas Bodyguard: Weston - Janie Crouch

A determined bodyguard. A fierce heiress. And death is just a shot away...

Silent, stealthy and professional, Weston Patterson is always two steps ahead of trouble — until he’s hired to bodyguard a woman he never expected to see again. Someone won’t stop until Kayleigh Delacruz is dead. But the feisty heiress is challenging Weston to keep her close as well as safe. Will the suspicions between their different worlds lock them in an endgame impossible to survive?

K-9 Hunter - Cassie Miles

When unspeakable danger strikes close to home, she’ll risk everything for justice.

Piper Comstock and her dog Izzy live a peaceful life in the Oregon forest. Until her best friend and his daughter are targeted by an assassin. US Marshal Gavin McQueen knows the truth — a witness in protection has been compromised. Now a gang kingpin wants revenge. Piper vows to help Gavin catch the culprit. But as the danger — and duo — grows closer, is the peril to Piper’s life...or to her heart?

A tempest of passion

Private investigator Dane Whitelaw is being framed for murder. When Dane finds a photo under his door of his dead ex-girlfriend Sheila Warren he knows he’s been set up. The crime appears to be the handiwork of a serial killer currently terrorising the Miami area, and someone wants Dane to take the fall.

When Kelsey Cunningham’s best friend goes missing, she confronts the one person she thinks will have information — Dane, Sheila’s former lover and a man from Kelsey’s own past. Kelsey grudgingly partners up with Dane to follow Sheila’s tracks into a dangerous world of sex, violence and drugs. But the tentative trust between them shatters when Sheila’s body is discovered — strangled by Dane’s tie. Now Kelsey doesn’t dare trust anyone…especially not the man she has always loved.

Includes a bonus story, A Man Worth Remembering by Delores Fossen

A Texas lawman will do anything to protect a woman and baby.

The woman who broke into ATF Special Agent Nick Brodie’s home and aimed a gun at him isn’t a stranger. Neither is the baby with her. Seven months ago, the lawman and ex-ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring. Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail. As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and Hallie keep the baby safe and stay one step ahead of a merciless killer?

Mills & Boon Intrigue — Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Lawman to the Core - Delores Fossen

The woman who broke into ATF Special Agent Nick Brodie’s home and aimed a gun at him isn’t a stranger. Neither is the baby with her. Seven months ago, the lawman and ex-ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring. Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail. As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and Hallie keep the baby safe and stay one step ahead of a merciless killer?

Mountain Terror - Cindi Myers

A serial bomber is terrorising Eagle Mountain. And Deni Traynor is terrified that her missing father is somehow involved. Search and rescue volunteer Ryan Welch is drawn to the lovely teacher, but wary of getting involved because of his troubled past. Then Deni is almost killed in a bombing, and they know it’s time to work together — and risk everything — to stop a killer. Before he strikes again.

What Is Hidden - Janice Kay Johnson

Former Navy SEAL Alan Burke is on the trail of a serial killer — and determined to protect Jo Summerlin. As stubborn as she is beautiful, she insists on following a hunch into the limestone caverns snaking beneath Missouri. They both know that they may be descending into a monster’s lair. To get Jo out alive, will Alan have to make the ultimate sacrifice?

Dark Water Disappearance - K.D. Richards

There was no quiet homecoming for Nikki King. Not with a body discovered on her lakefront property and Terrence Sutton’s unexpected arrival. The police detective is convinced his sister’s disappearance and the threats Nikki has been receiving are connected. Nikki would rather avoid the man who once let a family feud tear them apart, but can she afford to refuse his protection? Not with danger lurking in the dark water just beyond her doorstep.

Dockside Danger - Carol Ericson

LAPD Detective Jane Falco knows a recent murder is no open-and-shut case. She doesn’t need FBI Agent Tim Ruskin back in her life to complicate the investigation — and reignite still-dangerous sparks between them. But to stop a vicious human trafficking ring, Jane and Tim must gamble on each other — and an endgame impossible to survive...

Brickell Avenue Ambush - Caridad Piñeiro

Mariela Hernandez has a target on her back, thanks to her abusive ex-husband’s latest plot. Teaming up with Ricky Gonzalez and his family’s respected private security firm is her only chance at survival. Keeping the vulnerable woman safe isn’t easy. Neither is denying their growing attraction. But with bullets flying, Ricky will risk it all to be the hero Mariela needs...

Lawman to the Core - Delores Fossen

The woman who broke into ATF Special Agent Nick Brodie’s home and aimed a gun at him isn’t a stranger. Neither is the baby with her. Seven months ago, the lawman and ex-ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring. Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail. As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and Hallie keep the baby safe and stay one step ahead of a merciless killer?

Mountain Terror - Cindi Myers

A serial bomber is terrorising Eagle Mountain. And Deni Traynor is terrified that her missing father is somehow involved. Search and rescue volunteer Ryan Welch is drawn to the lovely teacher, but wary of getting involved because of his troubled past. Then Deni is almost killed in a bombing, and they know it’s time to work together — and risk everything — to stop a killer. Before he strikes again.

Colton's Unusual Suspect - Marie Ferrarella

Detective Sean Colton was working another case when he and Orla Roberts discovered her murdered father. With Orla’s twin sister’s DNA was all over the crime scene, Orla was also a suspect and possibly the next victim. No way was Sean letting Orla out of his sight. Even if the law, and the public, was crying for justice...she was now his to keep safe.

Guarding a Forbidden Love - Carla Cassidy

Long before he started helping her renovate her bakeshop, Sam Bravano noticed Harper Brennen...but she refuses to believe that he’s interested in an older woman. He’s doing his best to charm her when they make a grisly discovery together. Someone is very unhappy with their budding relationship. Sam wants to protect Harper, but his attraction to her might make him a deadly threat...

Reader-favourite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.

Rancher Lonny Ellison has never known a woman like Joy Fuller. She doesn't seem very interested in him, and as a former rodeo cowboy, Lonny is used to being mobbed by women. It isn't like him to get rattled, but Joy knows exactly what buttons to push. While he and Joy might argue constantly, Lonny can't help but fall for her. Now he just has to convince her that opposites attract!

No-nonsense schoolteacher Joy has no time for cowboys in her life. Especially not the bullheaded Lonny, who can't seem to take a hint. Joy wants nothing to do with Lonny, yet she finds herself drawn to him when he begins to mentor one of her troubled students. But when Joy's ex shows up in town, she will have to decide between the man she once loved...and the cowboy who's lassoed her heart.

Also includes a bonus story, The Horseman's Son by Delores Fossen

Ranchman Dylan Greer's life was changed after he adopted a baby boy rescued from a criminal ring. Now cop Collena Drake has shown up to claim her son, but Dylan won't give him up without a fight.

Twilight At Wild Springs

Lily Parkman has a Texas-size secret. For years, the single mother has managed to keep the true identity of her daughter Hayden’s father under the saddle. But after a mysterious note turns up at Wild Springs Ranch, Lily knows it’s time to come clean...starting with Wild Springs’ ruggedly handsome foreman, Jonas Buchanan.

Jonas already suspects that his deceased brother is Hayden’s real father. Still, the widowed rancher isn’t prepared for what Lily’s revelation means for their friendship – or their future. They both soon discover that when there’s more to love, there’s more at stake. And when a troublesome figure from the past comes to Last Ride, they must fight like never before...or risk losing their newfound family forever.

Tempted At Thoroughbred Lake

When Ruby Parkman’s daughter elopes with Brennan Taylor’s son, the former high school sweethearts join forces to put a stop to the marriage. But fighting their own rekindled attraction might be tougher than convincing their lovesick teenagers to come home.

For a pregnant deputy and the father of her baby, this case isn’t just about catching a killer.

Ever since female victims started turning up wearing death masks of her face, Deputy Ava Lawson has been in terror for herself and her unborn child. The Texas Ranger assigned to the case knows Ava’s deepest, darkest secrets. Harley Ryland is also her baby’s father. As her past explodes on the present, Ava and Harley track a killer who won’t stop until a long-awaited revenge is complete...

Mills & Boon Intrigue — Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Marked For Revenge - Delores Fossen

Ever since female victims started turning up wearing death masks of her face, Deputy Ava Lawson has been in terror for herself and her unborn child. The Texas Ranger assigned to the case knows Ava’s deepest, darkest secrets. Harley Ryland is also her baby’s father. As her past explodes on the present, Ava and Harley track a killer who won’t stop until a long-awaited revenge is complete...

Texas Scandal - Barb Han

Finding a body on his property has unexpectedly complicated Tiernan Hayes’s life once he meets the woman being set up as the murderer. The former rodeo rider’s instincts scream that Melody Cantor has been targeted because of her family connections. Melody has no one to protect her and Tiernan knows he shouldn’t get involved. But this Texan never walks away from a challenge, even one that could prove deadly.

Wyoming Mountain Cold Case - Juno Rushdan

Called to the scene of a killer’s latest victim, Laramie PD chief Willa Nelson and Sheriff Daniel Clark must work together despite jurisdictional differences. But as their investigation leads to a cold case, Willa has to trust Daniel with the truth. As the bodies pile up and the pressure mounts, they find themselves facing more than one unstoppable killer...

Pursuit At Panther Point - Cindi Myers

When he sees dog handler Anna Trent during a search-and-rescue mission, Deputy Lucas Malone is stunned. Two years ago, they met when she lost her husband on the same cancer ward where Lucas’s girlfriend died. As Lucas now wonders about their mutual attraction, the case they’re working turns into a murder investigation — and Anna becomes a target. Lucas was powerless to save his past love. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to protect Anna...

Special Agent Witness - R. Barri Flowers

Determined to put away the human trafficking criminal who killed her partner, Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Rosamund Santiago is in hiding — as a waitress. With a ruthless professional assassin hunting her down, she can’t afford any missteps. But Detective Russell Lynley suspects the pretty waitress he likes is hiding secrets. And uncovering the truth will land them both in the killer’s crosshairs...

Resolute Investigation - Leslie Marshman

When Rachel Miller becomes a suspect in her ex-husband’s murder, Chief Deputy Adam Reed believes that she’s innocent — and not just because he’s had a crush on her since high school. As they work together to find the real killer, Adam realises that he might have another chance with Rachel...if she trusts him to protect her, and if he can trust her with his heart.

Heart-racing suspense, whodunit mysteries and romance under extraordinary circumstances.

Marked for Revenge - Delores Fossen

Ever since female victims started turning up wearing death masks of her face, Deputy Ava Lawson has been in terror for herself and her unborn child. The Texas Ranger assigned to the case knows Ava’s deepest, darkest secrets. Harley Ryland is also her baby’s father. As her past explodes on the present, Ava and Harley track a killer who won’t stop until a long-awaited revenge is complete…

Pursuit at Panther Point - Cindi Myers

When he sees dog handler Anna Trent during a search-and-rescue mission, Deputy Lucas Malone is stunned. Two years ago, they met when she lost her husband on the same cancer ward where Lucas’s girlfriend died. As Lucas now wonders about their mutual attraction, the case they’re working turns into a murder investigation — and Anna becomes a target. Lucas was powerless to save his past love. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to protect Anna…

Colton’s Montana Hideaway - Justine Davis

A serial killer’s threats drive FBI tech expert Ashlynn Colton undercover at a dude ranch. Investigating her prime suspect’s half brother, cowboy Kyle Slater, the city girl is unprepared for how displaced she feels on a ranch…or her attraction to Kyle. When Kyle’s murderous father threatens Ashlynn, she and Kyle take refuge at a remote cabin. Now Ashlynn’s greatest danger comes from her own heart.

Last Chance Investigation - Tara Taylor Quinn

When a message in a bottle points to the possible copycat case of a just-solved crime, Detective Levi Griggs is determined to find closure, and the potential new victim. Even if at the case’s center lies Kelly Chase — the woman who shattered his heart.

Renowned psychiatrist Kelly certainly doesn’t expect to find herself pursuing a mystery with the high school love she left behind. But as she and Levi untangle the past, they’re running out of time in the present…

He’s determined to protect her by any means necessary...

The Marriage Season - Linda Lael Miller

Now that Becca 'Bex' Stuart's two best friends have married the men of their dreams, she's thrilled for them...and a little envious, if she's being honest. If her own first love hadn't died serving the country years ago, everything would have been so different. Maybe she'd even have a family of her own by now. But when her sweet nephew, Josh, moves in with her for a while, Bex's life is turned upside down...and there's only one person she can rely on.

Single dad Tate Calder came to Mustang Creek with his two sons in tow, looking for a fresh start. Love was the last thing on his mind...until he and Bex are constantly thrown together. Bex is unlike any woman he's ever known before and his sons adore her. But the last time Tate risked his heart, he crashed and burned. Could this season be different?

Justice At Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels

Six years ago, Dana Cardwell found her mother’s will in a cookbook and became sole owner of the Cardwell Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. Now happily married, Dana is surprised when her siblings, Stacy and Jordan, show up on the ranch...and trouble isn’t too far behind. As danger draws closer to the ranch, deputy marshal Liza Turner quickly realises that Jordan Cardwell isn’t the man the town made him out to be.

Lone Wolf Lawman - Delores Fossen

Breaking into the home of the woman who shared his bed three months ago isn’t Weston Cade’s usual m.o. But the Texas Ranger is on a personal vendetta to catch a killer, and Addie Crockett is the man’s biological daughter. The beautiful rancher also happens to be carrying Wes’s child...

Addie can’t remember her birth father, but she’ll never forget the lover who took her to bed — and disappeared. Now, she has to trust Wes with her life. And the life of their unborn baby. As desire reignites, Addie quickly discovers that with this lawman by her side, she just might escape the target on her back.

On the 10th anniversary of their parents’ grisly murders, the four Beckett siblings get taunting letters with details of the crime that only the killer would know, and they soon learn that they’re the killer’s new targets.

Always A Lawman

Ten years ago, Sheriff Gabriel Beckett helped convict the man who murdered his parents. Now terror has returned to town and the woman who escaped the attack is a target again. Jodi Canton loved Gabriel — until that love was shattered with his parents’ murder and her father’s conviction. Drawing out the real killer puts her life on the line, but Gabriel’s protection puts her heart in danger…

Gunfire On The Ranch

DEA agent Theo Canton may have been the town bad boy but murder was never his MO. Too bad his girlfriend at the time didn’t see it that way. Now Ivy Beckett isn’t just the girl who broke his heart — she’s the target of a killer. Theo vows to keep the blue-eyed beauty safe, even as he meets the son she never told him about. But will it be enough to catch the perp and give their family a second chance?

Lawman From Her Past

When Lauren Beckett is nearly killed in a home invasion and discovers her son was switched at birth, she knows there’s only one man she can turn to for protection. Deputy Cameron Doran isn’t expecting to find his ex-lover on his ranch, claiming the unthinkable about the nephew he’s been raising. But as they seek the truth, someone else is on the hunt…and wants them dead.

Roughshod Justice

Two years after their short, intense affair, Texas Ranger Jameson Beckett discovers Kelly Stockwell alive. Except she has amnesia…and a note demanding she kill Jameson. Where is the woman with whom he shared so much? Because Kelly remembers nothing, not even the toddler they learn is their daughter. With secrets unravelling and bullets flying, is Jameson’s trust in Kelly’s heart enough to save them all?

Even a real-life hero needs a little healing sometimes...

Air Force test pilot Blue Donnelly has the greatest job in the world...until his F-22 crashes during a demonstration flight, leaving him with a busted body and a ton of guilt. Then horse whisperer Marin Galloway walks into his hospital room, snapping him out of self-pity with a shock of desire and some surprising news: her six-year-old ward thinks Blue is his daddy.

Leo really isn’t Blue’s son, much as the little boy wishes it. Still he needs a father figure and Blue is willing to help...at least until it’s time to report for duty. The longer Blue spends, getting closer and closer to Marin and to Leo on his family’s sprawling Texas ranch, the more he questions his need to return to the sky. But when a secret is revealed, leaving his entire future uncertain, Blue must decide who he is outside of the cockpit — and whether his new dream is big enough for two co-pilots.

A hot shot pilot’s homecoming takes an unexpected detour into off-limits romance...

Lieutenant Cal Donnelly has come home full of guilt he can’t shake for events he could never control. First he has to tell his family he’s thinking of leaving the military. Second, he promised to give a Dear Jane message to his best friend’s girlfriend. At least Charlotte Wilson doesn’t seem heartbroken when he makes contact. In fact, she asks a favour that catches the born-and-bred cowboy completely off guard.

Charlotte needs a fake fiancé in order to buy a ranch to convert into a veterans’ respite house. When Cal agrees, Charlotte seals the deal with a kiss — a kiss they both feel in the deepest part of their hearts. Cal’s life might already be filled with complications, but this unexpected attraction is impossible to ignore. And with Cal’s decision to return to Texas for good, Charlotte knows they’ll need to figure out just where this relationship is headed. Because a future apart is no longer something either can accept.

From bestselling author Delores Fossen, one Texas cop will do anything to protect his endangered family.

Rugged Texas detective Jason Lawrence didn’t expect his brother’s death to mean he would become a father. But after a suspicious car wreck left Lilly Nelson in a coma, and his niece without a mother, the tough-as-nails police officer stepped in to raise the baby. After nearly two years, Lilly finally awakens and quickly becomes a target once again. Working together to uncover the secrets buried in her father’s business records poses a threat to all their safety. With both mother and child under his protection, Jason must navigate the undeniable attraction between him and the still-healing Lilly while sheltering in close proximity. But how much is he willing to risk to keep Lilly safe?

Previously published as Unexpected Father.

When the mother of his unborn child is threatened, a lawman must match wits with a cunning killer.

A frantic call for backup brings Sheriff Duncan Holder to the home of his pregnant ex, a deputy haunted by her father’s unsolved murder. Now Joelle McCullough is the target of a kidnapping plot that’s only the beginning. When the twisting trail to the truth erupts in violence, Duncan will do whatever it takes to keep Joelle and their unborn baby safe. Even if that means going up against a killer leaving a string of dead bodies who won’t stop until a final revenge is carried out...

The Sheriff’s Baby - Delores Fossen

When the mother of his unborn child is threatened, a lawman must match wits with a cunning killer.

A frantic call for backup brings Sheriff Duncan Holder to the home of his pregnant ex, a deputy haunted by her father’s unsolved murder. Now Joelle McCullough is the target of a kidnapping plot that’s only the beginning. When the twisting trail to the truth erupts in violence, Duncan will do whatever it takes to keep Joelle and their unborn baby safe. Even if that means going up against a killer leaving a string of dead bodies who won’t stop until a final revenge is carried out...

Under Lock And Key - K.D. Richards

The man who broke her heart…must now be her protector.

Maggie Scott has worked hard to become an assistant curator at the Larimer Museum. But following the theft of a rare, priceless jewel and the murder of her fellow employee and friend, Maggie is suspected of complicity. Only investigator Kevin Lombard believes in her innocence. But thanks to their shared history, he’s hardly objective. In fact, this may be the second chance he never thought possible. First, though, he must prove Maggie’s innocence… and protect the woman he never forgot from whoever is out to get her.

Smoky Mountains Mystery - Lena Diaz

When his decades-old cold case meets her very recent murder investigation…

While Lance Cabrera’s company, Unfinished Business, specialises in solving cold cases, he has no interest in the one officer Keira Sloane brings them. If Keira discovers Lance knew the murder victim, the secrets he’s kept for a decade will put him and his entire team in jeopardy. But when the killer makes Keira his new target, Lance realises hiding the truth could cost Keira her life. Together he and the determined police officer must catch this elusive criminal for the safety of his friends — and his future with Keira.

The Silent Setup - Katie Mettner

He can only protect them if he harnesses the lessons of his past.

A special ops mission gone wrong has left Eric Newman deaf, grappling with PTSD and shouldering the burden of unresolved guilt. Nevertheless, he’s building a new career and a new sense of purpose as a security expert. Then Sadie Cook and her baby nephew come crashing into his life. Even before he knows that he’s falling for Sadie, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to keep her and the little boy safe. But painful memories keep invading, making him wonder if he’s the right man to protect them...

Black Widow - Janice Kay Johnson

A kiss good-night…could be deadly.

Jordan Hendrick has had her guard up for as long as she can remember. It was hard enough surviving an abusive past with the ‘hometown hero,’ let alone the accusations and rumours that followed his death at her hands in self-defence. But someone wants revenge and Jordan is the number one suspect in a string of murders. Victims all connected to her — men whose only crime was going out with Jordan. So trusting her new next-door neighbour, Tom Moore, is no easy endeavor. He’s handsome, a fierce defender and stand-in bodyguard when threats zero in on Jordan. The perfect catch…or the next casualty?

Safe House Security - Jacquelin Thomas

When two law enforcers reunite to protect a key witness, the only thing more dangerous than the cartel is the chemistry between them…

Deputy U.S. Marshal Nova Bennett and DEA Special Agent River Randolph have one mission: safeguard a former money launderer from the Mancuso cartel. But when the witness is killed and his wife flees witness protection, Nova and River embark on a cross-country search to keep the terrified target alive. With the murderers hot on their trail and the rising danger only rivaled by their attraction, these two seasoned pros will risk everything to locate the innocent victim and bring her back alive.

Heart-racing suspense, whodunit mysteries and romance under extraordinary circumstances.

The Sheriff’s Baby - Delores Fossen

When the mother of his unborn child is threatened, a lawman must match wits with a cunning killer.

A frantic call for backup brings Sheriff Duncan Holder to the home of his pregnant ex, a deputy haunted by her father’s unsolved murder. Now Joelle McCullough is the target of a kidnapping plot that’s only the beginning. When the twisting trail to the truth erupts in violence, Duncan will do whatever it takes to keep Joelle and their unborn baby safe. Even if that means going up against a killer leaving a string of dead bodies who won’t stop until a final revenge is carried out...

Black Widow - Janice Kay Johnson

A kiss good-night…could be deadly.

Jordan Hendrick has had her guard up for as long as she can remember. It was hard enough surviving an abusive past with the ‘hometown hero,’ let alone the accusations and rumours that followed his death at her hands in self-defence. But someone wants revenge and Jordan is the number one suspect in a string of murders. Victims all connected to her — men whose only crime was going out with Jordan. So trusting her new next-door neighbour, Tom Moore, is no easy endeavor. He’s handsome, a fierce defender and stand-in bodyguard when threats zero in on Jordan. The perfect catch…or the next casualty?

Colton Undercover - Jennifer D. Bokal

His latest undercover mission will leave his heart completely exposed.

FBI agent Liam Hill’s promotion hinges on infiltrating the shady Ever After Church’s compound. The only way to gain access is by cosying up to Sarah Colton, whose mother is involved with the secretive church leader. But every time he looks into her trusting green eyes, Liam is reminded of how Sarah has always loved him. When plans unravel and his true intentions are revealed, can Liam trust Sarah to follow through with their deception? And will their fake feelings become too real?

Cold Case Kidnapping - Kimberly Van Meter

They ended things years ago…now an unsolved murder mystery reunites them.

When a teenaged Jane Doe is identified as a long-missing child, the case feels personal for Bureau of Indian Affairs agent Dakota Foster. The girl was stolen as an infant after her mother’s murder, reminding Dakota of her sister’s unsolved homicide. But FBI agent Ellis Vaughn’s assignment as Dakota’s partner adds complications. The fierce attraction between the ex-lovers still burns hot. When the agents come under fire by someone who doesn’t want the case solved, they must struggle to rein in their feelings so they can track down a determined killer.

On the run with a baby…and killers on his trail.

Undercover cop Ruston McCullough doesn’t know who to trust after he and his former partner, Gracelyn Wallace, were almost killed on their last assignment. Back then, they found comfort in each other’s arms, but then Gracelyn vanished. Now Ruston has found her hiding out with her infant niece and, again, they’re under fire, possibly betrayed by a fellow cop. Unable to trust his own department, Ruston hides Gracelyn and the child at his family’s ranch. But the desire still smouldering between them could be a lethal distraction.

Protecting The Newborn - Delores Fossen

On the run with a baby…and killers on his trail.

Undercover cop Ruston McCullough doesn’t know who to trust after he and his former partner, Gracelyn Wallace, were almost killed on their last assignment. Back then, they found comfort in each other’s arms, but then Gracelyn vanished. Now Ruston has found her hiding out with her infant niece and, again, they’re under fire, possibly betrayed by a fellow cop. Unable to trust his own department, Ruston hides Gracelyn and the child at his family’s ranch. But the desire still smouldering between them could be a lethal distraction.

The Perfect Murder - K.D. Richards

Her job is to track a murderer. His mission is to keep her alive.

LA cop turned PI Travis Collins was a rookie when Chelsea Harper’s father was put away for murder. Now Chelsea needs Travis to find the true culprit and clear her dad’s name. When she narrowly misses being the victim of a hit-and-run, he starts believing that an innocent man is in prison. With the threat escalating and Travis determined to fight their growing attraction, can he lead Chelsea to the truth before a desperate killer succeeds a second time?

A Colby Christmas Rescue - Debra Webb

Two special agents take on an impossible mission…

Special agent Jamie Colby is on a can’t-fail mission. Kidnappers need her unique skills and have leveraged her family to get them. Her partner, Kendrick Poe, is a bonus for the abductors. But with ransom and reunion complicating the assignment, Jamie and Kendrick will have to break every professional rule to rescue loved ones caught in the cross fire. An unexpected dangerous attraction is the least of their troubles but could prove to be deadly if they’re not careful.

Wyoming Undercover Escape - Juno Rushdan

He once promised to protect her, now he’ll face the devil to keep his vow.

Rip Lockwood, former marine Special Forces and president of the Iron Warriors motorcycle club, swore to protect Deputy Ashley Russo years ago. When she targets her brother’s killer — the dangerous leader of a rival club — he fulfills his promise. Their undercover ruse exposes a drug operation…and an unexpected attraction. And they’ll risk everything to bring a murderous crime ring to justice.

Killer In The Kennel - Caridad Piñeiro

Her K-9 found the victims, can they find the killer?

Determined to make his own way, Jose Gonzalez wants no part of the family business. Helping South Beach Security find land for its growing K-9 division should be easy, though — and working alongside search-and-rescue specialist Sara Hernandez is an unexpected perk. When her bloodhound detects two bodies on the property he purchased, everything changes. Jose will be a part of SBS until he’s certain that Sara is safe. He knows that their attraction is mutual, but will the serial killer they’re tracking rob them of a future together?

The Masquerading Twin - Katie Mattner

She thought her sister was dead…but the danger is far from over.

After discovering the twin sister she killed eight years ago is still alive, Selina Colvert once again is forced to run. The only person she can trust is Efren Brenna, the wounded veteran turned bodyguard tasked with protecting the injured ex-cop. Nothing will stop Efren from helping Selina bring down the Mafia kingpin who’s gunning for her. But can they stay one step ahead of the woman who won’t rest until she spills her sister’s blood?

Heart-racing suspense, whodunit mysteries and romance under extraordinary circumstances.

Protecting The Newborn - Delores Fossen

Undercover cop Ruston McCullough doesn’t know who to trust after he and his former partner, Gracelyn Wallace, were almost killed on their last assignment. Back then, they found comfort in each other’s arms, but then Gracelyn vanished. Now Ruston has found her hiding out with her infant niece and, again, they’re under fire, possibly betrayed by a fellow cop. Unable to trust his own department, Ruston hides Gracelyn and the child at his family’s ranch. But the desire still smouldering between them could be a lethal distraction.

A Colby Christmas Rescue - Debra Webb

Special agent Jamie Colby is on a can’t-fail mission. Kidnappers need her unique skills and have leveraged her family to get them. Her partner, Kendrick Poe, is a bonus for the abductors. But with ransom and reunion complicating the assignment, Jamie and Kendrick will have to break every professional rule to rescue loved ones caught in the cross fire. An unexpected dangerous attraction is the least of their troubles but could prove to be deadly if they’re not careful.

Colton’s K-9 Rescue - Colleen Thompson

To search-and-rescuer Malcolm Colton, hunting the fugitive who terrorised his family is worth any risk on a stormy mountainside. But when his trusty K-9 follows a scent, he’s stunned to encounter Giselle Dowling, the celebrity ghostwriter with whom he shares a past tragedy and personal trauma. It’s a bittersweet reunion as the estranged pair decide to work together to stop the killer. As their search brings them closer to the cult leader who threatens the Colton family, Giselle and Malcolm find themselves falling for each other. Can Malcolm’s K-9 help them bring down the killer and lead them to a future filled with promise?

Alaskan Disappearance - Karen Whiddon

Jeremy Elliot has returned home to Alaska to mend his rift with his brother. But the exonerated ex-con is shocked to discover a stunning woman with a huge dog living in Russell’s house. Claiming to be Russell’s ex-fiancée, Holly Davis informs Jeremy that his brother has disappeared. Though the townsfolk suspect Holly of murdering him, Jeremy believes in her innocence. As their mutual mistrust yields to an overwhelming attraction, Jeremy’s investigation reveals that Russell isn’t the brother he remembers. And his past misdeeds have put Jeremy and Holly in danger.

A lawman will cross every line to bring his missing baby home.

When Bree McCullough narrowly escapes an attack on her life, Deputy Luca Vanetti rushes to his ex-lover’s side. But the worst is yet to come. When their two-month-old son is kidnapped, Luca and Bree must put their painful history aside and work together to bring Gabriel home. The truth could lie in Bree’s own past and her investigation into her father’s unsolved murder. As the violence escalates, Luca vows to protect Bree and their baby against an unseen threat...and a plot to silence them forever.

Tracking Down The Lawman’s Son - Delores Fossen

When Bree McCullough narrowly escapes an attack on her life, Deputy Luca Vanetti rushes to his ex-lover’s side. But the worst is yet to come. When their two-month-old son is kidnapped, Luca and Bree must put their painful history aside and work together to bring Gabriel home. The truth could lie in Bree’s own past and her investigation into her father’s unsolved murder. As the violence escalates, Luca vows to protect Bree and their baby against an unseen threat...and a plot to silence them forever.

Twin Jeopardy - Cindi Myers

Fifteen years ago on a family camping trip, Vince Shepherd’s twin vanished without a trace. Her body was never found. The cold case makes headlines again when local reporter Tammy Patterson interviews Vince...and a series of taunting notes makes them suspect his twin might be alive. Hope collides with passion as Vince and Tammy chase down leads while trying to resist their attraction. Every step brings them closer to the shocking truth...and someone who has waited a long time for vengeance.

Cold Case Protection - Nicole Helm

Surviving a violent childhood has made Carlyle Daniels tough. But working with Cash Hudson training dogs on his ranch and seeing how he raises his daughter as a single dad has softened her. He’s a good man — in a bad situation that has become dangerous. And deadly. So when Cash needs an alibi, Carlyle steps up to provide one. One that has the whole Hudson clan — and their town — talking about Cash and Carlyle becoming a real family if they can find out who is plotting murder.

Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy - Juno Rushdan

With adjacent ranches, Monty Powell and Amber Reyes were always together. First as childhood friends and later as...more. Much more. But a family legacy and a bigger secret kept them apart. Until a killer strikes and casts suspicions on Monty. Revenge or reckoning, someone is out for blood. Monty and Amber now set out to find evidence to expose a deeper criminal plot before gunfire erupts again and threatens the new family of three they are about to become.

Danger In Dade - Caridad Piñeiro

Protecting his ex-girlfriend wasn’t a challenge ex-marine Brett Madison expected when he became a South Beach Security K-9 operative. But Anita Reyes saw the killer’s face when she witnessed a murder. And staying only seconds ahead of the perpetrator has Brett and Anita following his determined dog Mango’s lead...and drawing all too close again. But with betrayal around every turn, survival may be the one chance Anita and Brett shouldn’t trust...

Holiday Under Wraps - Katie Mettner

It takes everything former army officer Lucas Porter has to cope with PTSD — and his new life as a security technician. But he plunges back into danger to help the one woman he never forgot. Now he and former military specialist Delilah Hartman are only seconds ahead of trained killers as they battle a brutal Minnesota blizzard. And keeping her safe means Lucas must resist the reignited passion between them. But will exposing the truth give them a life together — or become an inescapable trap?

Tracking Down The Lawman’s Son - Delores Fossen

When Bree McCullough narrowly escapes an attack on her life, Deputy Luca Vanetti rushes to his ex-lover’s side. But the worst is yet to come. When their two-month-old son is kidnapped, Luca and Bree must put their painful history aside and work together to bring Gabriel home. The truth could lie in Bree’s own past and her investigation into her father’s unsolved murder. As the violence escalates, Luca vows to protect Bree and their baby against an unseen threat...and a plot to silence them forever.

Cold Case Protection - Nicole Helm

Surviving a violent childhood has made Carlyle Daniels tough. But working with Cash Hudson training dogs on his ranch and seeing how he raises his daughter as a single dad has softened her. He’s a good man — in a bad situation that has become dangerous. And deadly. So when Cash needs an alibi, Carlyle steps up to provide one. One that has the whole Hudson clan — and their town — talking about Cash and Carlyle becoming a real family if they can find out who is plotting murder.

Colton’s Last Resort - Amber Leigh Williams

Laura Colton knows how to give homicide detective Noah Steele an all-access pass to her family’s luxury resort. Posing as her tattooed rock-star boyfriend, he can investigate the murder of his sister, Allison, who was also Laura’s best friend. But Laura finds the fake relationship as emotionally difficult as a real one. Wealthy and poised, she and rough-edged Noah are worlds apart. Who will believe they’re lovers? Or is their deception becoming the real thing? In either case, now she faces a real danger — that Allison’s killer is targeting her.

Mistaken Identities - Tara Taylor Quinn

Bodyguard Isaac Forrester knows Savannah Compton is desperate to find her long-lost, kidnapped sister, but he refuses to let her put herself at risk. Stepping in to keep her safe, he soon learns her deepest secret — she’s been in witness protection since she was seven years old. When their reluctant partnership blossoms into something more intimate, Isaac’s own undercover FBI operation is revealed. The revelations could compromise their hearts, their futures and their lives.

These cowboys are the most eligible bachelors in Spring Hill, Texas and are about to get all wrangled up!

Texas On My Mind

Air force captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health! That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson — the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. She should have been off-limits, but when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can’t refuse.

Claire always wanted Riley — but craved the safety and stability he couldn’t offer. Though she’s crazier about him than ever, she’s convinced herself she won’t be devastated when he leaves this time. But will Riley realise that feelings this powerful can’t be ignored? And that the right choice would be to stay with the woman who’s always lived in his heart.

Lone Star Nights

Every family needs its black sheep, and bad boy Austin ‘Lucky’ McCord is happy to oblige…until an unexpected bequest has him sharing custody of two children with Cassie Weatherall! One of the few homegrown women he hasn’t bedded. And not from lack of trying…

After fleeing her past, Cassie can’t believe she’s back home sharing parenting duties — and sizzling kisses — with the one man she wanted to avoid! Loving Lucky always seemed like a sure bet for heartache, but for this perfectly imperfect family, will Cassie gamble with everything she’s got?

Blame It On The Cowboy

All of Logan McCord’s carefully laid plans erupt the day he walks in on his would-be fiancée getting...well, not so carefully laid. Tonight, just once, Logan is acting on instinct. And that instinct is telling him to say ‘happy to oblige’ to the cute stranger looking for a no-strings fling with a Texas cowboy.

When chef Reese Stephens made her bucket list, she mistakenly thought she had weeks to live. Not that she regrets her one-night-stand with the gorgeous rancher. But she does regret leaving an heirloom watch as a parting gift. Tracking Logan down is easy. Walking away again is another matter. Because Reese’s crazy past and Logan’s battered heart are no match for the kind of chemistry that could turn one night into the start of a passionate lifetime.

Cowboy Trouble

Ranch hand Rico Callahan struggled to earn everything he has, but sitting proud at the top of the most successful cattle operation in Texas doesn’t change that he was born unworthy of Spring Hill sweetheart Natalie London. Their elopement years ago was a mistake. Their quickie divorce was supposed to put it all in the past. Now Natalie’s back in town claiming they’re still married — and everything’s at stake.

Natalie can’t wed the perfect-on-paper man her domineering father chose for her when she’s still married to her true love. And she definitely can’t walk away when seeing Rico again only makes her want him more than ever. Sex for old times’ sake sounds better than good, but one touch shows them what matters — and what they’ll have to risk to turn a sizzling reunion into forever.

A newborn’s mother has been murdered...could the baby be the next target?

Deputy Slater McCullough, a confirmed bachelor, is stunned when security specialist Lana Walsh shows up on his doorstep with an infant. The baby’s mother has been murdered and for mysterious reasons has claimed Slater is the father. When Lana reveals that someone is after them, Slater realises the mother must have wanted him to protect the baby. But from whom? As they hide out under police protection, the unacknowledged heat that has always simmered between Slater and Lana threatens to become a fatal distraction. As much as he is a reluctant father, Lana knows this lawman won’t let harm come to this child...or her.

Heart-racing suspense, whodunit mysteries and romance under extraordinary circumstances.

Child In Jeopardy - Delores Fossen

Deputy Slater McCullough, a confirmed bachelor, is stunned when security specialist Lana Walsh shows up on his doorstep with an infant. The baby’s mother has been murdered and for mysterious reasons has claimed Slater is the father. When Lana reveals that someone is after them, Slater realises the mother must have wanted him to protect the baby. But from whom? As they hide out under police protection, the unacknowledged heat that has always simmered between Slater and Lana threatens to become a fatal distraction. As much as he is a reluctant father, Lana knows this lawman won’t let harm come to this child...or her.

Cold Case Discovery - Nicole Helm

Sheriff Jack Hudson and Deputy Chloe Brink’s relationship is far from professional. Normally careful and dutiful, Jack finds his better judgment is clouded by forbidden attraction. But their secret liaison is challenged when the remains of Jack’s missing parents are found on Chloe’s family ranch. As danger mounts and mysterious threats stack up, Jack and Chloe must use their combined skills to unravel the shocking and gruesome games at play. But for Chloe, escaping impending death and putting the right criminal behind bars may risk losing the only man she’s ever loved...

Colton’s Deadly Trap - Patricia Sargeant

Celebrity chef Maxwell Powell III is on a working vacation at the Colton’s exclusive Arizona resort to write a cookbook. Although Alexis Reed’s assignment as his assistant could help her career, she cannot ignore the powerful attraction sizzling between them. Just as Max is drawn to both Alexis’s candour and her beauty. But when they become targets in a series of attacks, it’s Max’s protective instincts that kick into high gear. And the terrifying realisation that it’s not clear who the perpetrator is really after — Max or the woman he’d guard with his life.

Breaking The Code - Maria Lokken

Widow Mallory Stanton is finally free of an abusive marriage — but not from the danger her dead husband left behind. When a missing hard drive leaves her young daughter’s life threatened, the desperate mum turns to Rafe Ramirez, a cyber security expert and her first love. Rafe vows to expose the culprit...even as he struggles to keep his romantic feelings — and secrets — in check. But with an unknown assailant closing in and Rafe’s own past transgressions revealed, will their reunion end in tragedy?

Child In Jeopardy - Delores Fossen

A newborn’s mother has been murdered...could the baby be the next target?

Deputy Slater McCullough, a confirmed bachelor, is stunned when security specialist Lana Walsh shows up on his doorstep with an infant. The baby’s mother has been murdered and for mysterious reasons has claimed Slater is the father. When Lana reveals that someone is after them, Slater realises the mother must have wanted him to protect the baby. But from whom? As they hide out under police protection, the unacknowledged heat that has always simmered between Slater and Lana threatens to become a fatal distraction. As much as he is a reluctant father, Lana knows this lawman won’t let harm come to this child...or her.

Mountain Captive - Cindi Myers

She’d escaped them once...with his help, could she evade them again?

Chris Mercer’s always lived one step ahead of the cult that wanted her to be its leader’s child bride. So her world explodes when the Vine finally corners her fifteen years later, determined to claim her — once and for all. But with search and rescue colleague and veteran Dr Rand Martin by her side, the determined woman won’t succumb to the group’s sinister grasp. As attraction blazes between them, though, so does the danger...and when Chris goes missing in the mountains, Rand will stop at nothing to find her!

Cold Case Discovery - Nicole Helm

Long-buried bones...aren’t the only secrets about to be unearthed in this cold case.

Sheriff Jack Hudson and Deputy Chloe Brink’s relationship is far from professional. Normally careful and dutiful, Jack finds his better judgment is clouded by forbidden attraction. But their secret liaison is challenged when the remains of Jack’s missing parents are found on Chloe’s family ranch. As danger mounts and mysterious threats stack up, Jack and Chloe must use their combined skills to unravel the shocking and gruesome games at play. But for Chloe, escaping impending death and putting the right criminal behind bars may risk losing the only man she’s ever loved...

Shadowing Her Stalker - Maggie Wells

She’s running for her life and he’s her only safe haven.

Protecting a woman who’d jumped from a speeding car to avoid being kidnapped was not Special Agent Wyatt Dawson’s usual assignment. But after internet personality Cara Beckett had cunningly escaped a carjacking she needed safeguarding. Accompanying Cara to her family’s quiet Arkansas farm, Wyatt’s simple task grew more dangerous once he discovered a cyber stalker was intent on cornering Cara. Reaching out to anyone could alert her stalker, which meant Cara’s safety was solely in Wyatt’s hands. And that mission was more personal than he could have ever imagined.

Special Forces K-9 - Julie Miller

A former soldier and his dog are about to come to her rescue.

After a heroic career, Special Forces ex-soldier Ben Hunter is fighting a new battle: adjusting to civilian life. But when the life of his occupational therapist is threatened, the wounded vet and his service dog, Rocky, spring into action. Maeve Phillips believes her friend was murdered and won’t stop until she tracks down the killer...who is now hunting her. Nobody’s going to harm Maeve on Ben’s watch. Now a predator is about to find out what it feels like to be prey.

Fugitive Harbour - Cassie Miles

On the run with no memory, he’ll have to trust a woman from his past to save his future.

On the shores of her lighthouse on a stormy night, the last thing Ava Donovan expected to see was her old flame Liam Brody. While investigating a nearby shipwreck, Liam’s business partner was murdered at sea. With no memory of the incident, no alibi and in need of refuge, Liam finds safe haven with Ava, her lighthouse providing a perfect hideout from those trying to catch him. Finally reunited, Ava will stop at nothing to help Liam restore his memory, and with it the truth behind the brutal murder. But will love be enough to recover what was lost, before time runs out?

Engaging The Deputy - B.J. Daniels

In the aftermath of a deadly tornado, Deputy Jaden Montgomery unexpectedly came face to face with his ex-fiancée. Olivia Brooks had left their Montana hometown to chase her dreams yet was now a murder suspect. The lawman couldn’t imagine Olivia physically hurting anyone — though she’d surely done a number on his heart. Vowing not to allow their reunion to weaken his resolve, Jaden wanted the crime solved...and Olivia out of his life. But the killer had set his sites on the woman the deputy couldn’t ignore.

Cliffside Kidnapping - Caridad Piñeiro

Tech expert Sophie Whitaker and her brother arrive in Colorado to help the police and CBI Ryder Hunt rescue their kidnapped parents. Sophie’s parents are being held captive, forced to use their tech skills to infiltrate the police and CBI computers to destroy evidence. Ryder’s overprotectiveness irks Sophie, but she can’t deny the powerful attraction simmering between them. They grow close as a series of attempts on their lives amps up the stakes, but they can’t afford the distraction of falling in love. Can they?

Her Baby, Her Badge - Delores Fossen

The murdered cop Sheriff Grace Granger just found is the latest victim of a killer targeting female law enforcement. When Grace’s life is threatened, rancher Dutton McClellan will do whatever it takes to keep the mother of his unborn child from becoming the next fatality. But resisting taboo desire is as dangerous as hunting their elusive quarry. With the violence escalating and suspects eliminated, Grace and Dutton race to apprehend an adversary out for the ultimate revenge.

Dark Web Investigation - Katie Mettner

After the accident that killed her best friend and left her an amputee, Kenley Bates has made it her life’s mission to get justice for other victims. Using her hacking skills to infiltrate the dark web is risky business, especially when Kenley uncovers a global security threat. Jude Mason is her best hope of saving the world. Ex-military, Jude knows how to protect and defend. But breaking the code and outwitting an adversary bent on destruction thrusts the cybersecurity experts into a cat-and-mouse game deadlier than they could have ever imagined...

Rodeo Crime Ring - Danica Winters

Sheriff’s Deputy Emily Monahan is the first officer on the scene when Cameron Trapper finds his father’s lifeless body. A search of the West Glacier Ranch reveals that what started as a suspicious death is actually a double homicide. Despite her instant attraction to the rancher, she knows that Cameron is off-limits. He’s a witness — and chief suspect. But she can’t help feeling for him as their hunt for a killer organisation forces him to question everything he’s always taken for truth. Will he still trust her when their investigation implicates her ex-husband?

Preyed Upon - Denise N. Wheatley

Forced into early retirement from the Chicago police department for her own safety, Chloe Grant moves back to Maxwell, Arizona. Her podcast about murdered women starts out as a way to keep herself busy in her sleepy hometown. Reconnecting with Troy Miller — now a rookie in the local PD — also promises to make her new life a little more interesting. Then a copycat starts reenacting the cases she covers on her podcast, and they both realise that Chloe didn’t leave danger behind when she left the big city...

There’s no place like Last Ride for big hearts — and even bigger surprises.

Back when Wyatt Buchanan and Nola Parkman were high school sweethearts, an unplanned pregnancy pulled them apart. Seventeen years later, the haunting decision to place the baby for adoption finds them unlucky in love, yet still drawn to each other like moths to a flame. But with so much heartbreak and history between them, a relationship’s not in the cards. Especially when Nola wants a family and Wyatt makes it clear that his sole focus is River’s End Ranch.

But late-night conversations stir up long-forgotten memories and they find comfort in each other’s arms. For Nola, being with Wyatt gives her hope that they might be able to share the future they once believed would be theirs...until their now-teenage daughter arrives in Last Ride, seeking answers about her past. Although Wyatt’s a confirmed bachelor, seeing Nola with their daughter makes him realise that giving up on his newfound family terrifies him more than being alone. Can the connection he and Nola have just rediscovered offer him a second chance with the woman he’s never forgotten — and help mend his still-healing heart?

Bonus novella! Discovering an empty grave isn’t something Rosalie Parkman ever expected. Now she’ll need the help of Deputy Gabriel Buchanan — without giving in to their heated attraction — to locate the uncle she thought was buried long ago...