What She Saw

The hunted becomes the hunter as the past threatens a small Texas town once again...

Rancher Brody Fields stops cold when he receives a plea for help from Rebecca Hughes. The one-time love of his life, who was abducted along with her brother fifteen years ago, now believes the kidnapper has returned to tie up loose ends. Rebecca needs Brody's help bringing the kidnapper — or killer — to justice.

For Brody the job is risky, but that the real danger is their unexpected Texas-sized attraction. As they uncover answers to difficult — and deadly — questions, Brody has a question of his own: can he trust the woman who once shattered his heart?

He's facing trouble as big — and unpredictable — as the Texas terrain.

For security expert Dylan Jacobs, his little daughter is a light against the shadows of his past. But when the sexy ex-soldier locates missing Samantha Turner, the shadows return. Samantha is convinced their childhood nemesis — the Mason Ridge Abductor — is back. And that he's hunting her.

Amid a hail of gunfire, Dylan commits to keeping Samantha safe — then nearly crumbles when his own child disappears. So when the villain poses a vicious ultimatum — turn over the woman he loves or never see his beloved toddler again — Dylan knows what he has to do. Put plan B into action.

Rookie Instincts - Carol Ericson

TCD team member Aria Calletti is determined to find out why women are turning up dead. The newest victim’s half brother, Grayson Rhodes, has sacrificed everything to find his half sister and her son. But can a civilian and a new agent take down a drug kingpin?

Texas Target - Barb Han

After bailing Summer Grayson, his ex-wife’s identical sister, out of jail, US marshal Dawson O’Connor agrees to help Summer, who is convinced her twin is in danger. He’ll do anything to protect her, even as she ups the stakes by posing as her missing sibling.

Dangerous Knowledge - Julie Anne Lindsey

After investigative journalist Katlin Andrews is run off the road, she awakens with Fortress Defense bodyguard Jack Hale in her hospital room. He promised to protect his best friend’s sister. With Katlin unable to recall who’s after her, he’ll have to use all his skills to stop an unseen threat.

Close Range Christmas - Nicole Helm

Dev Wyatt’s worst fear has come true. Someone from the Wyatts’ dangerous past is stalking his family — and his best friend, Sarah Knight, who is pregnant with his child. As Sarah and Dev battle escalating threats, will they survive long enough to become a family?

Investigation In Black Canyon - Cindi Myers

After Cara Mead’s boss disappears on a hike, Cara enlists the help of Ranger Brigade officer Jason Beck. But once the manhunt is set in motion, Jason and Cara find themselves embroiled in a fearsome conspiracy — and someone will do anything to keep them from finding out the truth.

High-Priority Asset - Juno Rushdan

When US marshal Dutch Haas enters Isabel Vargas’s life to get information on her uncle, he knows she’ll become his partner instead of his mark. With threats stacking up, will Isabel and Dutch be able to stop Isabel’s past from catching up with her before it is too late?

A collection of stories featuring tough female heroines uncovering secrets and solving crime

Appalachian Prey - Debbie Herbert

After her father’s murder, pregnant Lilah Tedder dreads facing deputy Harlan Sampson, her child’s secret father, who left her heartbroken. Though she still wants him, Lilah knows his professional ambition won’t let him associate with a moonshiner’s daughter. But when a killer targets her, Harlan becomes more than Lilah’s protector. Now they must uncover old family secrets or pay the ultimate price.

Left to Die - Rita Herron

When she’s discovered by ranger Fletch Maverick as she’s fighting for her life in a blizzard, she has no memory of who she is or how she got there. But according to Fletch’s lawman brother, Jane Doe might be involved in a case that just landed on his desk. As Fletch struggles to figure out who this mystery woman really is, he and Jane first have to survive in the wilderness. But can they also resist the magnetic pull between them before it’s too late?>

What She Saw - Barb Han

Deputy Courtney Foster’s brief fling with Texas ranch owner Jordan Kent was her time-out after getting shot in the line of duty. Only now she’s hunting a killer…and she’s just discovered she’s pregnant. Jordan will put everything on the line to work with Courtney and capture whoever has suddenly turned his sights on the mother-to-be. Before long, they’re in a race against the clock to stop a murderer from obliterating all their futures.

Ranch Ambush - Barb Han

For a US Marshal, going home means protecting a woman from his past.

Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US Marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff’s deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey’s mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance...

Winter Warning - Danica Winters

Is a perilous murder investigation their chance to start over?

When his ex becomes entangled in the death of his best friend in the Montana mountains, Detective Ty Terrell discovers that he wants her help — and maybe something more. Holly Dean broke his heart, but the heat between them hasn’t changed. He knows that rekindling their romance while tracking a killer is a terrible idea. And he also knows that he’s keeping her close until he’s sure she’s safe.

Bounty Hunted - Barb Han

There’s a price on his head...and one US Marshal will make sure no one collects.

US Marshal Crystal Remington is assigned to protect Wade Brewer, but the disabled combat vet with a bounty on his head is quickly becoming her most challenging case. The stubborn witness seems to have an agenda all his own and it doesn’t involve the one person who can keep him safe. But if he’s to stay alive and testify against his former employer, Crystal has to get him to let down his guard. Before long, and with everything to lose, Crystal and Wade find they're better together than apart...maybe forever...

Captured At The Cove - Carol Ericson

Her son is a murder witness. Can the new sheriff protect them both?

Astrid Mitchell’s abusive ex-husband showed her the dark side of law enforcement, so she has every reason to distrust Sheriff West Chandler. But they’re going to have to work as a team to find the drug dealers targeting her young son. Soon, West’s investigation is only strengthened by Astrid’s knowledge of Dead Falls Island. And so is the spark flaring between them. Exploring that attraction is on the horizon...but first they need to make sure to keep her child safe.

Secret Investigation - Elizabeth Heiter

When battle armor inexplicably fails and soldiers perish, the Tactical Crime Division springs into action. With the help of Petrov Armor CEO Leila Petrov, can undercover agent Davis Rogers discover secrets larger than anyone ever imagined?

Backcountry Escape - Nicole Helm

Felicity Harrison is being framed for murder. Family friend Gage Wyatt vows to keep her safe until they find the real culprit, but there’s a killer out there who doesn’t just want Felicity framed — but silenced for good.

Conard County Justice - Rachel Lee

Major Daniel Duke will do whatever it takes to catch his brother’s killer, but Deputy Cat Jansen is worried that he’ll hinder her investigation. As the stakes increase, they must learn to work together to find the murderer. If they can’t, they could pay with their lives...

The Hunting Season - Janice Kay Johnson

After a string of murders connected to CPS social worker Lindsay Eagle’s caseload is discovered, Detective Daniel Deperro is placed on protective detail. But Lindsay won’t back down from the investigation, even as Daniel fears she’s the next target. Will his twenty-four-hour protection enrage the killer further?

What She Knew - Barb Han

When a baby appears on navy SEAL Rylan Anderson’s doorstep, he enlists old friend Amber Kent for help. But when the child is nearly abducted in Amber’s care, they realise they must discover the truth behind the baby’s identity in order to stop the people trying to kidnap her.

Murder In The Shallows - Debbie Herbert

When a routine patrol sets Bailey Covington on the trail of a serial killer, the reclusive park ranger joins forces with sheriff’s deputy Dylan Armstrong. Bailey can’t forgive Dylan’s family for betraying her, but they’ll have to trust each other to find two missing women before a murderer strikes again.

Enemy Infiltration - Carol Ericson

Horse trainer Lana Moreno refuses to believe her brother died during an attack on the embassy outpost he was guarding. Her last hope to uncover the truth is Delta Force soldier Logan Hess, who has his own suspicions about the attack. Can they survive long enough to discover what happened?

Warning Shot - Jenna Kernan

Sheriff Axel Trace is not sure Homeland Security agent Rylee Hockings’ presence will help him keep the peace in his county. But when evidence indicates that a local terrorist group plans to transport a virus over the US-Canadian border, the two must set aside their differences to save their country.

Snowblind Justice - Cindi Myers

Brodie Langtry, an investigator with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, is in town to help with the hunt for the Ice Cold Killer. He’s shocked when he discovers that Emily Walker, whom he hasn’t seen in years, is the murderer’s next target.

Rules In Deceit - Nichole Severn

Network analyst Elizabeth Dawson thought she’d moved on from the betrayal that destroyed her career – that is, until Braxton Levitt shows up one day claiming there’s a target on her back only he can protect her against.

Witness In The Woods - Michele Hauf

Conservation officer Joe Cash protects all kinds of endangered creatures, but the stakes have never been higher. Now small-animal vet Skylar Davis is seeking Joe’s protection after being targeted by the very poachers he’s investigating.

Ransom At Christmas - Barb Han

Kelly Morgan has been drugged, and the only thing she can remember is that she’s in danger. When rancher Will Kent finds her on his ranch, he immediately takes her to safety, putting himself in the sights of murderer in the process.

He’ll do anything to protect a mysterious woman from an unseen foe.

Minutes after finding an unconscious woman on his land, bullets whiz right by rancher Will Kent. Who is this woman? Who’s targeting her? Before long, Kelly Morgan’s secret past emerges and they discover she has a fiancé she’s afraid of...but can’t remember why. For her safety, Will takes Kelly into hiding. But with time ticking down and a Christmas deadline just around the corner, how can he stop an unknown enemy?

Their pretend marriage…just raised killer stakes.

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…

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?

Can they find the truth…before it’s too late?

Dakota Lansing has always kept her distance from Zach Chisholm, the cowboy with a bad reputation. But with both their lives in jeopardy, Zach is her only hope of staying alive. Targeted by unknown assailants, Zach discovers his mysterious connection to Dakota is much bigger than either suspected. With time running out, should he let her rope him in and go along for the ride?

Includes the story Delivering Justice by USA TODAY bestselling author Barb Han

When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog. Though reluctant to offer his heart — broken by betrayal — he can’t ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her. Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…

His ultimate safeguarding mission

Solitaire - Lindsay McKenna

When mining engineer Cat Kincaid was trapped in a cave-in, it was Slade Donovan who talked her through the terrifying hours until her rescue. And it was Slade who spirited her home to his Texas ranch to heal. Now he needs her expertise to help him build an emerald mine. Risking her life again would earn his gratitude, but what she wants more than that is his love.

Texas Abduction - Barb Han

When Cheyenne O'Connor’s friend goes missing, she partners with her estranged husband for answers. But for Texas rancher Riggs O’Connor, finding the truth proves as challenging as keeping his feelings for Cheyenne at bay. Then the investigation suggests their daughter didn’t die at birth as everyone claimed…

As the danger draws closer, can Riggs and Cheyenne stay alive and find out what really happened to their little girl?

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

Set Up in the City - B.J. Daniels

Deputy Willie Colt feels at home in the wide-open spaces of Montana. Attorney Eleanor Shaffer has a corner office with a spectacular view of Seattle. He was brutally attacked while trying to extradite her client. And though Willie and Elleanor have every reason to distrust each other, they’ll have to work together if they’re going to mete out justice. Move over big city tactics — and meet good old cowboy grit.

Rescued by the Rancher - Barb Han

When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog. Though reluctant to offer his heart — broken by betrayal — he can’t ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her. Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…

Shot in the Dark - Nicole Helm

Henry Thompson is a former marine — not a babysitter. But when Jessie Peterson begs for his help locating her rebellious preteen, his military-rescue instincts kick into overdrive. The desperate single mum has stumbled onto family treasure, buried secrets, deadly doppelgängers…and imminent danger. With gunfire dogging their every move, Henry will do anything to keep them safe. But will he lose his guarded heart in the bargain?

Catching the Carling Lake Killer - K.D. Richards

Journalist Simone Jarrett and Carling Lake Sheriff Lance Webb have kept their casual affair clandestine to avoid gossip. But as his feelings for Simone deepen, Lance is troubled by the knowledge that she’s hiding something. Then, after twenty years, the Card Killer strikes again. And Simone’s secret puts her in the killer’s sights. Now the two must team up to find the murderer…and save Simone’s life.

Texas Bodyguard: Brax - Janie Crouch

A skilled security expert and bodyguard, Brax Patterson is ready for anything…except unexpected custody of his reckless half brother’s baby boy. Someone will kill to take young Walker — and silence his resourceful new nanny, Tessa Mahoney. With her help, Brax is breaking all the rules to keep them safe. But will his and Tessa’s shattering secrets prove too lethal to survive?

Resolute Aim - Leslie Marshman

Traumatised after killing in self-defence, Bree Delgado left San Antonio PD to join a rural sheriff’s office. Her distractingly gorgeous new partner, Noah Reed, assures her that small towns have serious crime, too — and Bree has a dangerous vulnerability. She may have to trust Noah with the truth, but that doesn’t mean she has to give in to the attraction simmering between them…

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

Set Up in the City - B.J. Daniels

Deputy Willie Colt feels at home in the wide-open spaces of Montana. Attorney Eleanor Shaffer has a corner office with a spectacular view of Seattle. He was brutally attacked while trying to extradite her client. And though Willie and Elleanor have every reason to distrust each other, they’ll have to work together if they’re going to mete out justice. Move over big city tactics — and meet good old cowboy grit.

Rescued by the Rancher - Barb Han

When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog. Though reluctant to offer his heart — broken by betrayal — he can’t ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her. Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…

Colton's Undercover Seduction - Beth Cornelison

This assignment could finally allow rookie cop Eva Colton to prove herself — to her squad and her family. But it meant partnering with Carmine DiRico…as his wife. The handsome detective was a thorn in Eva’s side and a temptation she dare not act upon. Sharing such close quarters with Carmine, even if it was their only chance to bring down a murderer, was a risk that would change everything.

Saved by the Texas Cowboy - Karen Whiddon

Marissa Noll has built a good life for herself since Jared Miller left her for the rodeo circuit. When he returns to their hometown injured from a bad bull ride, her desire for him sparks back to life — and she realises that she’s being stalked. Is the timing just a coincidence, or is she a fool to trust a man who’s already hurt her once?

He must protect her even from his own secrets...

The minute Emerson Bennett arrives in Cider Creek, Texas, asking about her missing mother, she’s in someone’s lethal sights. And rancher Rory Hayes isn’t about to let her face his suddenly hostile hometown alone. An outsider since childhood, he knows the damage secrets can do — especially his own. But will helping this beautiful stranger uncover the truth be enough to keep them alive?

Riding Shotgun - Barb Han

The minute Emerson Bennett arrives in Cider Creek, Texas, asking about her missing mother, she’s in someone’s lethal sights. And rancher Rory Hayes isn’t about to let her face his suddenly hostile hometown alone. An outsider since childhood, he knows the damage secrets can do — especially his own. But will helping this beautiful stranger uncover the truth be enough to keep them alive?

Crime Scene Connection - Janice Kay Johnson

Even being kidnapped couldn’t make crime beat reporter Alexa Adams drop her investigation. The local police didn’t want her interfering and none of them would speak with her. There was only one man she dared trust, Lieutenant Matthew Reinert, the man who’d rescued her. But Matthew also wore a badge. Was he protecting Alexa because it was his job? Or was his reason more personal?

Casing the Copycat - Nicole Helm

Rancher Dunne Thompson spent his adult life trying to atone for his serial killer grandfather. When his friend’s mysterious twin, Quinn Peterson, offers her help with his latest obsession — tracking down a copycat killer — it’s a non-starter. But Quinn’s quick, unorthodox mind catches patterns Dunne hasn’t seen. As attraction and danger collide, the clues lead to a suspect more surprising than Quinn herself...

Wyoming Mountain Hostage - Juno Rushdan

When tough-as-nails FBI agent Becca Hammond becomes an unwitting hostage, top negotiator Jake Delgado faces the toughest crisis of his life. Becca’s not only a trusted colleague, but she’s also pregnant — with his child. Jake’s got to figure out why the kidnappers are so desperate. Can he do that before it’s too late for the town, Becca...and their future together?

Over Her Dead Body - Nichole Severn

The first bullet didn’t kill her. But the next one might. With a target on her back, Battle Mountain reserve officer Isla Vachs has no choice but to trust Adan Sergeant. The soldier-turned-bodyguard has one final mission: protect his best friend’s widow and her daughter. As each step plunges Adan and Isla deeper into a sniper’s crosshairs, a deadly truth is about to become chillingly clear...

Ozarks Missing Person - Maggie Wells

The disappearance of his sister has filled prosecuting attorney Matthew Murray with guilt over their estrangement. Then she’s found dead and Special Agent Grace Reed’s inquiries expose a politically influential family. Joining Grace in her investigation, Matthew must choose between his political ambitions and his desire for justice. But Grace’s fearlessness and resistance to intimidation inspires admiration...and more...in Matthew.

Riding Shotgun - Barb Han

He must protect her even from his own secrets...

The minute Emerson Bennett arrives in Cider Creek, Texas, asking about her missing mother, she’s in someone’s lethal sights. And rancher Rory Hayes isn’t about to let her face his suddenly hostile hometown alone. An outsider since childhood, he knows the damage secrets can do — especially his own. But will helping this beautiful stranger uncover the truth be enough to keep them alive?

Casing The Copycat - Nicole Helm

They make the perfect team until a killer targets them both.

The first bullet didn’t kill her. But the next one might. With a target on her back, Battle Mountain reserve officer Isla Vachs has no choice but to trust Adan Sergeant. The soldier-turned-bodyguard has one final mission: protect his best friend’s widow and her daughter. As each step plunges Adan and Isla deeper into a sniper’s crosshairs, a deadly truth is about to become chillingly clear...

Agent Colton’s Secret Investigation - Dana Nussio

A rancher confronts the past with a fearless agent’s help...

Rancher Micah Perry always suspected his father was murdered. Now FBI agent Deirdre Colton is seeking his help investigating his former step-mother, a potential serial killer. The case is Deirdre’s chance to redeem herself with the bureau. But Micah wants only to protect his son and find out who is sabotaging his ranch. Working together demands they overcome their differences...and their searing attraction.

Cameron Mountain Rescue - Beth Cornelison

In a serial killer’s sights and nowhere to hide...

During a rescue mission, firefighter Brody Cameron and nurse Anya Patel are trapped by a landslide in a murderer’s remote mountain lair. The pair struggle to escape and, in so doing, uncover a killer’s long brutal history. Unexpected freedom gives them a second chance, but was their intense attraction just a reaction to shared captivity — or did the experience put them in even greater danger? As Anya becomes the murderer’s next target, Brody tries to keep her safe...but he might just be too late.

Witness Protection

US marshal Nick Campbell’s life is a lie. But when a devastating explosion nearly kills Sadie Brooks, the one woman who can put away a murderer, only the truth will keep her alive. Revealing his secrets connects Nick to Sadie in ways he never expected...and unleashes an attraction he can’t ignore.

Minute by minute, they race closer to justice but sink deeper into the crosshairs of a deadly criminal ring. To protect his witness, Nick has to gain her trust. But once he tastes the temptation of Sadie, he’s torn between breaking every boundary for a life with her...or breaking her heart and letting her go.

Gut Instinct

FBI agent Luke Campbell has never been more determined to catch the serial killer who’s eluded him for two years. Because this time the monster is after Julie, the ex he walked out on when he returned from Iraq, emotionally scarred and burdened by a secret. Now Luke will do anything — even risk his life—to protect Julie and regain her trust.

But it’s a tense race against time. Defying FBI rules, Luke keeps Julie by his side throughout a harrowing chase. Finally, at a safe house, it’s clear to him that the passion they once shared hasn’t cooled. Can Luke redeem himself and keep evil away from the woman he refuses to let go of again?

Can two US marshals survive in the wilderness against an escaped killer?

US marshal Julie Remington is lucky to be alive after the helicopter crash that injured her partner, Toby Ward. But the best friends are thrust into fresh danger when the prisoner they were transporting — a serial killer who has eluded authorities across five states — escapes. Stranded in mountainous terrain as treacherous as their taboo attraction, Jules and Toby must outmaneuver a monster playing a deadly game of cat and mouse…

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

Her Brand Of Justice - B.J. Daniels

Ansley Brookshire’s search for her birth mother takes her from the gated estate where she grew up to Lonesome, Montana. This is where she meets Buck Crawford. Determined to help, the gorgeous rancher introduces her to Colt Brothers Investigations. But someone wants the secrets surrounding her adoption to stay buried — and they’ll do anything to keep her from uncovering the truth…

Trapped In Texas - Barb Han

Security expert Sean Hayes would rather take a case than return to his family’s Texas ranch. But finding Raelynn Simmons leads a stalker right to her — and forces Sean and the pretty singer into hiding. As they race to identify the threat, Sean must resist their instant attraction. But will a lethal endgame separate them for good?

Wyoming Mountain Murder - Juno Rushdan

When self-defence trainer Charlie Sharp is nearly killed by an explosion, Wyoming detective Brian Bradshaw finds himself with a murder investigation on his hands. And worse, it involves one of his own. Now bodies are turning up, and Brian suspects Charlie knows more than she’s telling. Trusting each other is hard enough. But knowing her secrets might be more danger than he bargained for…

Danger In The Nevada Desert - Denise N. Wheatley

With a serial killer terrorising her desert town, Sergeant Charlotte Bowman needs the savviest partner she can find — fast! Enter hotshot California detective Miles Love. Together Charlotte and Miles make a formidable team despite their fiery past. But with the stakes as intense as their chemistry, can the pair outwit a ruthless murderer — who might just have River Valley’s newest sergeant next in his sights?

Dead Again - Nichole Severn

Detective Riggs Karig has never forgotten his childhood best friend. Now he’s found her again, and he wants to know how she’s involved in his partner’s death. He soon discovers that Macie Barclay is a target, not a suspect — and that she knows more about the case he’s working than he does. Can they put their past behind them to save an innocent life?

Ozarks Double Homicide - Maggie Wells

Michelle Fraser’s undercover probe into a prestigious law firm has hit a snag. After years accumulating evidence, the murder of two partners threatens the FBI operative’s assignment. Tasked with defending the prime suspect, she’s torn between helping investigator Ethan Scott and preserving her cover. Ethan senses Michelle isn’t what she seems. But as the case heats up, can Michelle trust Ethan with her secret?

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

Her Brand of Justice - B.J. Daniels

Ansley Brookshire’s search for her birth mother takes her from the gated estate where she grew up to Lonesome, Montana. This is where she meets Buck Crawford. Determined to help, the gorgeous rancher introduces her to Colt Brothers Investigations. But someone wants the secrets surrounding her adoption to stay buried — and they’ll do anything to keep her from uncovering the truth…

Trapped in Texas - Barb Han

Security expert Sean Hayes would rather take a case than return to his family’s Texas ranch. But finding Raelynn Simmons leads a stalker right to her — and forces Sean and the pretty singer into hiding. As they race to identify the threat, Sean must resist their instant attraction. But will a lethal endgame separate them for good?

Under Colton’s Watch - Addison Fox

There’s only one way US Marshal Aidan Colton can protect a pregnant, recently widowed witness from the Black Widow. He takes Ciara Kelly to a safehouse to guard her 24/7. But keeping a professional distance from the bristly, independent professor challenges his long-held distrust of serious relationships. In fact, it’s harder than he imagined. Especially when the Black Widow has vengeful plans to snare Ciara.

Playing with Danger - Deborah Fletcher Mello

When a young woman is found in a Louisiana swamp, police detective King Randolph finds his investigation hindered by private investigator Lenore Martin. He’s loath to share this murder investigation with such a problematic person. But despite mutual distrust, they forge a combative alliance. Soon, as more bodies drop, heat rises between the partners. And grave danger threatens from every corner of New Orleans.

A relentless stalker. A determined woman. A Texas agent with everything to lose.

Security expert Sean Hayes would rather take a case than return to his family’s Texas ranch. But finding Raelynn Simmons leads a stalker right to her — and forces Sean and the pretty singer into hiding. As they race to identify the threat, Sean must resist their instant attraction. But will a lethal endgame separate them for good?

Ambush Before Sunrise - B.J. Daniels

Wrangler Angus Savage has come to Wyoming to reconnect with Jinx McCallahan and help her get her cattle to high country. But when they set out on the trail, they don’t expect to come across so many hazards — including Jinx’s treacherous ex, who wants her back...or dead.

Isolated Threat - Nicole Helm

When Cecilia Mills asks sheriff’s deputy Brady Wyatt to help her hide a child from his father’s biker gang, Brady will put his life on the line to keep all three of them safe from the Sons of the Badlands.

Midnight Abduction - Nichole Severn

When Benning Reeves’s twins are kidnapped, the frantic father asks Ana Ramirez and the Tactical Crime Division of the FBI for help. As evidence accumulates, they’ll have to discover why this situation connects to an unresolved case...before it’s too late.

Evasive Action - Carol Ericson

Minutes before her wedding, April Hart learns her fiancé is a drug lord. Now the only person she can trust is a man from her past — border patrol agent Clay Archer. April left Clay to protect him from her dangerous family, so this time Clay is determined to guard April — and his heart.

What She Saw - Barb Han

Deputy Courtney Foster’s brief fling with Texas ranch owner Jordan Kent was her time-out after getting shot in the line of duty. Only now she’s hunting a killer...and she just discovered she’s pregnant.

Without A Trace - Amanda Stevens

When Rae Cavanaugh’s niece mysteriously goes missing, county sheriff Tom Brannon is determined to find her. But as electricity sparks between Rae and Tom, Rae discovers — despite her misgivings — Tom is the only one she can trust...

She’s in a murderer’s sights…but it’s not just her life in danger.

Deputy Courtney Foster’s brief fling with Texas ranch owner Jordan Kent was her time-out after getting shot in the line of duty. Only now she’s hunting a killer…and she’s just discovered she’s pregnant. Jordan will put everything on the line to work with Courtney and capture whoever has suddenly turned his sights on the mother-to-be. Before long, they’re in a race against the clock to stop a murderer from obliterating all their futures.

She’s the only one who can help an old crush…and the baby who appeared on his doorstep.

When Amber Kent’s old friend navy SEAL Rylan Anderson suddenly becomes the guardian of a baby, he turns to her for help. But then the baby’s nearly abducted in Amber’s care and it’s clear the situation is more complicated than it seems. Can they discover the truth behind the baby’s identity…before she’s gone for good?

Bundle Of Trouble - Elle James

Sylvia Michaels had raised her son for four short months before he was cruelly snatched from her arms. Desperate and alone, her investigation led to Texas and the ranch of multi-millionaire, Tate Vincent. But what was supposed to be a joyous reunion was shattered by a hail of gunfire – and an empty cradle. Now both parents were on the hunt for the kidnappers and the child they each claimed as theirs. Tate couldn’t deny that Sylvia fought with a mother’s passion, and Sylvia couldn’t help but notice that the protective man made the perfect father. But would their dreams of a family be shattered before it even began?

The Cowboy’s Double Trouble - Judy Duarte

Braden Rayburn takes his responsibilities seriously. So how’s he supposed to run his newly inherited ranch while being an interim father to his orphaned half-siblings, who don’t speak a word of English? Lucky for him, he just met the beautiful answer to his prayers.

The high-energy twins had Elena Ramirez at ‘hola.’ But being a nanny – even a temporary one – at Braden’s Texas ranch wasn’t on the bilingual Brighton Valley native’s career path, even if her attraction to the kids’ gorgeous guardian is mutual. Elena’s big-city dreams don’t include falling for a footloose cowboy. Or is the Rayburn rancher already the perfect family man?

Texas-Sized Trouble - Barb Han

For as long as the O’Briens have run their ranch, their rivals have been the McCabes. So when Ryder O’Brien returns home, only one thing can screw things up: getting involved with Faith McCabe. There’s no greater temptation and Ryder is about to pay the price for their forbidden fling.

For just as their passion ignites, Faith ups and leaves. Only to return five months later, seeking Ryder’s help finding her missing brother – and pregnant with Ryder’s baby. Ryder O’Brien may have held grudges longer than he ought to, but he always does right by his kin. Especially when the woman about to change his life is in danger.

Does someone want her frightened…or dead?

Someone is terrorising Chelsea McGregor and her daughter. But who? Her husband disappeared years ago. The only other suspect is a former boss who couldn’t respect boundaries — a far cry from attempted murder. Texas rancher Nate Kent vows to help the single mum. But can she trust an outsider to keep her family safe?

48 Hour Lockdown - Carla Cassidy

When TCD special agent and hostage negotiator Evan Duran learns his ex, Annalise Taylor, and her students are being held hostage, he immediately rushes to the scene. They’ll need to work together in order to keep everyone safe, but can they resolve the situation before it escalates further?

Covert Complication - Nicole Helm

Nina Oaks tried to forget Agent Cody Wyatt, but her old feelings come flooding back the moment she sees his face again. Now she’s in danger – and so is Cody’s daughter. He’ll do anything to protect them both, even if that means confronting the most dangerous men in the Badlands.

Left To Die - Rita Herron

When Jane Doe finds herself stranded in a shelter during a blizzard, all she knows is that she has suffered a head injury and ranger Fletch Maverick saved her. Can they discover the truth about Jane’s past before an unseen enemy returns to finish what he started?

Target On Her Back - Julie Miller

After discovering her boss has been murdered, Professor Gigi Brennan becomes the killer’s next target. Her best chance at survival is Detective Hudson Kramer. Together, can they figure out who’s terrorising her...before their dreams of a shared future are over before they’ve even begun?

What She Did - Barb Han

Someone is terrorising Chelsea McGregor and her daughter, and Texas rancher Nate Kent is the only person who can help Chelsea figure out who is after her. But can she trust an outsider to keep her family safe?

Hostile Pursuit - Juno Rushdan

In twenty-four hours, marshal Nick McKenna’s informant, Lori Carpenter, will testify against a powerful drug cartel. Nick has kept her safe for an entire year, but now, with a team of cold-blooded assassins closing in, he’ll have to put it all on the line for his irresistible witness.

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?

A killer is at large. And she’s next on his holiday hit list.

Someone is killing women in Detective Leah Cordon’s town — women who jog the same trail as her every day. Leah will do whatever it takes to ensure the case is solved by Christmas. But when details of the crime eerily resemble what’s been happening on cattleman Deacon Kent’s own ranch, he shows up looking for answers. It quickly becomes obvious that the killer has his sights set on Leah. Can Leah and Deacon discover the criminal’s identity before he strikes again?

He’ll do whatever it takes, to keep his family safe.

Mitch Kent is shocked when he sees his wife, Kimberly, just before the anniversary of her supposed death. He learns she faked her own death to protect her family from an ominous threat and came back to see her husband and her young twins one last time. But she was followed, and now she’s desperate for her husband’s help. Mitch will need a miracle to reunite his broken family...if Kimberly’s dark past doesn’t kill him first.

Driving Force - Elle James

When a mysterious woman asks to see the leader of Declan’s Defenders, former marine Augustus ‘Gus’ Walsh turns her away. Then the woman helps Gus when he’s under attack. Who’s this Jane Doe who has no memories? Gus doesn’t know, but he’ll be by her side until he finds out.

Risk Everything - Janie Crouch

Tanner Dempsey is determined to find the arsonist who nearly killed his fiancee, Bree Daniels. But when Tanner and Bree go on a camping trip to temporarily get away from the chaos, they find themselves fighting for their lives…

Cold Conspiracy - Cindi Myers

Deputy Jamie Douglas knows how to take care of herself and her sister. But with a serial killer on the loose, Jamie must turn to old flame Nate Hall for help. As the danger escalates, they will need to find a way to put their past aside to find the criminal before he harms anyone else.

Unmasking The Shadow Man - Debbie Herbert

Haunted by her sister’s death, Harper Catlett returns to her hometown to solve the cold case. With the help of Liam Andrews, a new cop in town, can she determine the identity of the man she glimpsed hovering over her sister’s body the night she was killed?

Marshal On A Mission - Ryshia Kennie

A bank robber knows Tara Munroe’s name and address, and he’ll stop at nothing to keep her from identifying him. Tara runs to Mexico, and Marshal Trent Nielsen, her high school sweetheart, follows to protect her. Unarmed and in a foreign country, he’ll have to use his wits to keep her safe.

Cornered At Christmas - Barb Han

Kimberly Kent faked her own death after her twins’ birth in order to protect them from an unknown enemy. Yet when she returns home to see her children and her husband, cattleman Mitch Kent, one last time, danger follows. Can Kimberly and Mitch find a way to stop the unseen threat?

Someone desperately wants her dead. A stranger is her only hope.

Alone and on the run for the past two years, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. But not rescuing one of Cattle Barge's wealthiest daughters isn't an option and now he'll risk everything to protect her. Once her would–be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer…or force her out of his life forever?

A shocking inheritance makes her a Texas–sized target!

When a wealthy Texas oilman is murdered, the tiny community of Cattle Barge, Texas, is turned upside down. And rancher Hudson Dale's former cop instincts are on high alert. Especially when lovely Madelyn Kensington crashes into his life claiming she's an heiress of the deceased – and someone wants her dead! The sexy cowboy offers his help and protection. Now, Madelyn must trust a complete stranger with her life. But would she trade her inheritance for his love?

Small-town Texas with high-stakes risks 

Alice Green lives with ghosts. A rogue cop whose mistake led to the loss of a young girl's parents, Alice is haunted by the decisions that halted her sterling career. And now the same girl who lost her parents has been abducted. And Alice will stop at nothing to find her.  

Joshua O'Brien doesn't want to tell his brothers–fellow inheritors of his deceased parents' ranch–that he has bigger plans. Applying to work for the FBI brings the possibility of an exciting and illustrious career. But when he meets Alice, whose beauty is only surpassesd by her brain, it doesn't take long for things to heat up. And while helping her crack a case might save a life…it could also cost him his own. 

Cattlemen Crime Club

A Texas reunion turns old rivals into soon–to–be parents...

For as long as the O'Briens have run their ranch, their rivals have been the McCabes. So when Ryder O'Brien returns home to his brothers, only one thing can screw things up: getting involved with Faith McCabe. There's no temptation greater in Texas, and Ryder is about to pay the price for their forbidden fling. 

Because just as their passion ignites, Faith up and leaves…only to return five months later, seeking Ryder's help finding her missing brother–and pregnant with Ryder's baby. Ryder O'Brien may have held grudges longer than he ought to, but he always does right by his kin. Especially when the woman about to change his life is in danger. 

Six foot two of raw masculinity is her best witness protection. 

Face–to–face with the woman who jilted him, Colin O'Brien tells himself he's over her. What the charming rancher doesn't know is that the man Melissa Rancic married has forced her – and her infant daughter – to live a charade of love. And now, about to testify to his criminal deeds, she's shaken by rekindled feelings for Colin and scared that he'll discover her child is his.

Though angry, Colin vows to protect Melissa from her vengeful ex. But once he steps up, he can't step away. No danger can keep Colin from the woman he never stopped loving.

To protect the love he lost, this rugged Texas rancher will risk everything.

When FBI agent Maria Belasco is mysteriously attacked, her soon–to–be ex–husband Austin O'Brien is instantly on the scene. Problem is, she can't remember what happened or the case she was working on. Or how, months before, tragedy had driven her and the reserved rancher irrevocably apart.

Now Austin must pretend that nothing has changed between them to help Maria get her memory back – and discover who wants her dead. But protecting her 24/7 is reigniting desires even more explosive than before. Austin will do whatever it takes to expose the enemy on their trail. But putting his heart on the line a second time could prove the most lethal risk of all…

A Texas rancher will do anything to protect a woman in jeopardy and the little boy who could be his son… 

With the ferocity of a tigress, Kate Williams desperately fights a kidnapper trying to snatch her adopted son from her arms. When rancher Dallas O'Brien sees the skirmish, he bravely saves the infant and his lovely mother. Single and new in town, Kate accepts the handsome cowboy's offer of a safe haven at his ranch. 

Spurred on by their Texas-sized attraction, Dallas and Kate untangle a web of lies that throws the baby's paternity into question. And Dallas wonders — could he be a father? Could he be a husband? But when bullets start flying, the real question is, will he survive to find out?

A sexy cowboy comes to the rescue of a beautiful woman who has no idea who she is… 

When Tyler O'Brien finds a woman lying helpless after an ATV accident on his ranch, nothing adds up. Especially his real, sudden attraction to \"Red.\" But aiding the amnesiac only compounds the rich Texas cowboy's doubts. How can he unlock the truth? 

Learning that Red is desperately searching for her twin sister who may have come to harm, Tyler–who doesn't \"do feelings\"–promises help and protection. Soon he's also burning with desire. As the two race against time to find Red's sister, they're drawn deeper into a complicated mystery. Tyler will have to draw on every ounce of strength to keep this stranger safe…and resist taking her to bed

Can he help her catch a killer in a race against time?

Abi Remington is closing in on the serial killer leaving a trail of dead bodies across the Texas border. But when he eludes justice once again, the US marshal joins forces with FBI Special Agent Grayson Chisolm. Keeping things strictly professional is a challenge when Abi starts developing powerful feelings for the single father. As the perp ramps up his attacks, leaving his chilling signature at each site, Abi and Grayson race to stop him before the trail goes cold — or the next life he takes might be Abi’s...

When a little boy goes missing, rancher Caleb Snow steps in to help…and winds up falling for the child's beautiful–but mysterious–aunt in Barb Han's Rancher Rescue 

Getting tangled up with another woman in crisis is the last thing rancher Caleb Snow needs. The handsome cowboy has been badly burned too many times. But this one feels different–Katherine Harper is injured and reeling after an ambush in which her nephew was kidnapped. Caleb wants nothing more than to protect the beautiful, headstrong woman and help her find the missing child. If only he could ignore the feelings she stirs in him. 

But as they search together, it's clear someone wants Katherine dead. Soon the two are running for their lives, dodging bullets, not knowing who to trust…or if they'll survive long enough to bring a little boy home.

How far will US Marshal Nick Campbell go to protect his innocent witness?

US Marshal Nick Campbell's life is a lie. But when a devastating explosion nearly kills Sadie Brooks, the one woman who can put away a murderer, only the truth will keep her alive. Revealing his secrets connects Nick to Sadie in ways he never expected…and unleashes an attraction he can't ignore.

Minute by minute, they race closer to justice but sink deeper into the crosshairs of a deadly criminal ring. To protect his witness, Nick has to gain her trust. But once he tastes the temptation of Sadie, he's torn between breaking every boundary for a life with her…or breaking her heart and letting her go.

She needs help uncovering the truth...and one reluctant cowboy is her only hope.

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.

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.

Winchester Christmas Wedding - B.J. Daniels

Nothing brings family together like a wedding...

The Winchester Ranch is a place of age-old scandal and deadly family secrets. For DEA Agent T.D. Waters, the thriving ranch and mysterious Winchester clan have the answers he’s looking for. With the heart of a cowboy and a rebellious streak that can’t be tamed, he’s not going to let anyone interfere with his investigation. Nor will he let a beautiful, lonely siren distract him from his mission.

But when T.D.’s hunt for the truth puts lives at risk, protecting Lizzy Calder — and wrestling their potent attraction — becomes his mission. As the danger rises, secrets surface...and all hope for a Winchester Ranch wedding may be destroyed.

Cornered At Christmas - Barb Han

He’ll do whatever it takes to keep his family safe.

Mitch Kent is shocked when he sees his wife, Kimberly, just before the anniversary of her supposed death. He learns she faked her own death to protect her family from an ominous threat and came back to see her husband and her young twins one last time. But she was followed, and now she’s desperate for her husband’s help. Mitch will need a miracle to reunite his broken family...if Kimberly’s dark past doesn’t kill him first.

Wherever she goes...trouble is sure to follow.

Rancher Darren Pierce never imagined he’d see Reese Hayes again after all their years apart. And especially not find her bound, gagged and bleeding on his Texas land. Busy raising his daughters, the widowed rancher knows he should just let the law protect Reese. Though her abandonment had devastated him, her memory loss is now putting her life in danger. How can he turn away this wounded woman from his past when so much is riding on her remembering the present?

The last woman he wants…is the only one he needs.

On leave from the military, Dillen Bullard confronts his estranged father’s death — and is sure it was no accident, as the cops claim. It was murder. Unfortunately for the troubled army ranger, a woman from his past, the very rich Liz Hayes, compounds the mystery. Though he once thoroughly disliked the ‘princess,’ now he’ll investigate with her despite her crucial memory loss. Before long, he’s saving her life. And risking his heart.

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

Conard County: Killer In The Storm - Rachel Lee

She’s usually the protector, will she accept his protection?

A whiteout blizzard leaves Deputy Artie Jackson no choice but to take Boyd Connor into her home. Maybe getting this stoic combat veteran to talk about his demons will distract her from her own. Their halting trust in each other takes on a new urgency when Artie starts getting threats against her life. As they search for her stalkers, will they find their way to each other?

Murder In Texas - Barb han

The last woman he wants…is the only one he needs.

On leave from the military, Dillen Bullard confronts his estranged father’s death — and is sure it was no accident, as the cops claim. It was murder. Unfortunately for the troubled army ranger, a woman from his past, the very rich Liz Hayes, compounds the mystery. Though he once thoroughly disliked the ‘princess,’ now he’ll investigate with her despite her crucial memory loss. Before long, he’s saving her life. And risking his heart.

Misty Hollow Massacre - Carol Ericson

Working as a team, can they stop a killer targeting their hometown?

Child psychologist Hannah Maddox’s father once helped send the man she loved to prison. Now Jed Swain is free and back on Dead Falls Island to clear his name. Until his accuser is murdered and Jed again becomes the prime suspect. Hannah knows Jed is innocent, and before long, so do the locals. But when another single mother is found dead, Hannah must convince Jed to trust her before a killer turns their focus on them.

Secrets Of Silverpeak Mine - Cindi Myers

He can’t keep his secrets if he wants to save her…

Search and rescue rookie Caleb Garrison has just retrieved a skeleton from a mine shaft. Forensic reconstructionist Danielle Priest wants to give this Jane Doe a face. Even though he’s intensely attracted to Danielle, Caleb knows that his past makes a new relationship impossible — especially with a woman expecting a baby. But when their investigation puts Danielle in danger, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her and her child.

Always Watching - Julie Anne Lindsey

Is she being paranoid? Or facing a deadly threat?

Suspecting she’s being followed, Scarlet Wills hires local PI Austin Beaumont. But when a brutal attack lands Scarlet in the hospital, it’s clear they’re up against a rapidly escalating threat. Posing as lovers ignites passion that threatens their determination to keep things strictly professional. And they’re running out of time to catch someone who’ll stop at nothing to make Scarlet his…

Homicide At Vincent Vineyard - Denise N. Wheatley

A case from the past could change their future.

New chief of police Jake Love is just settling in when information on a cold case pops up. Bringing closure to the murder at Vincent Vineyard is his top priority. And having his girlfriend, Ella Bowman, at his side helping with the investigation should have drawn them even closer. But when Ella’s connection to the powerful family leads to threats, the truth’s revelation might destroy them both.

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

Conard County: Killer In The Storm - Rachel Lee

A whiteout blizzard leaves Deputy Artie Jackson no choice but to take Boyd Connor into her home. Maybe getting this stoic combat veteran to talk about his demons will distract her from her own. Their halting trust in each other takes on a new urgency when Artie starts getting threats against her life. As they search for her stalkers, will they find their way to each other?

Murder In Texas - Barb han

On leave from the military, Dillen Bullard confronts his estranged father’s death — and is sure it was no accident, as the cops claim. It was murder. Unfortunately for the troubled army ranger, a woman from his past, the very rich Liz Hayes, compounds the mystery. Though he once thoroughly disliked the ‘princess,’ now he’ll investigate with her despite her crucial memory loss. Before long, he’s saving her life. And risking his heart.

Colton’s Yuletide Manhunt - Kacy Cross

After losing her partner, Detective Rory Colton resents being assigned a new one. Especially one as arrogant and irritating as Isaac Donner. But to catch the Landmark Killer, Rory agrees to go undercover with Isaac, posing as newlyweds. Their kisses are meant to convince the killer. And yet the unexpected desire they spark is all too real…a distraction that could cost them their lives.

Danger On The River - Tara Taylor Quinn

When undercover detective Devon Miller rescues a woman from treacherous rapids, he soon discovers that she’s a target. And now, so is he! Who has Kacey Ashland in their sights? Does her twin brother hold the key? Devon must learn to trust the mysterious Kacey as he discovers a connection to a case that’s haunted him for years. And as the attraction between the duo heats up…so does the danger!

Dead Man’s Hand - B.J. Daniels

DJ Diamond’s partnership with Sadie Montclair is purely professional. But when a high-stakes poker game DJ organised turns violent, Sadie refuses to leave his side. Hiding out in a snowbound cabin gives them a chance to explore the feelings they’ve kept from each other. And it makes them an easy target for the gangsters who want them dead.

Trouble In Texas - Barb Han

Rancher Darren Pierce never imagined he’d see Reese Hayes again after all their years apart. And especially not find her bound, gagged and bleeding on his Texas land. Busy raising his daughters, the widowed rancher knows he should just let the law protect Reese. Though her abandonment had devastated him, her memory loss is now putting her life in danger. How can he turn away this wounded woman from his past when so much is riding on her remembering the present?

The Secret She Keeps - Lena Diaz

Raine Quintero is desperate and she’s willing to kidnap PI Callum Wright — the one person who can help stay her brother’s execution. Raine raises the stakes by offering a lead on a killer Callum’s pursuing — without revealing the secret she’s actually keeping. Racing against time, they must find the answers before one man dies — and another kills again.

Killer On Kestrel Trail - Cindi Myers

Twenty years after her sister’s murder, Kelsey Chapman’s determined to discover the truth behind what really happened on Kestrel Trail. When she arrives in Eagle Mountain, Colorado, she quickly joins forces with search and rescue expert Tony Meissner, who found Liz’s body and has been haunted ever since. Kelsey needs Tony to solve the mystery...and dodge a murderer who may be hiding in plain sight.

Closing In On Clues - Julie Anne Lindsey

When her newly sober sister goes missing, Nicole Homes turns to former lover, PI Dean Beaumont. Though she left him when he needed her most, she knows he’ll help and protect her from forces determined to keep her quiet. As she joins Dean’s search, clues lead them straight to life-threatening attacks. But even if they find the missing single mum, can they also find their way back to one another?

Christmas Lights Killer - R. Barri Flowers

After his missing niece turns up dead, state trooper Hamilton McCade joins the hunt for her murderer. Working the case with Detective Annette Lynley, they quickly discover there’s a serial killer in their town. With Christmas just around the corner, and the attraction between them heating up, Annette becomes a target. But Hamilton won’t let this monster hurt another woman he loves...

Dead Man’s Hand - B.J. Daniels

DJ Diamond’s partnership with Sadie Montclair is purely professional. But when a high-stakes poker game DJ organized turns violent, Sadie refuses to leave his side. Hiding out in a snowbound cabin gives them a chance to explore the feelings they’ve kept from each other...and makes them an easy target for the gangsters who want them dead.

Trouble In Texas - Barb Han

Rancher Darren Pierce never imagined he’d see Reese Hayes again after all their years apart...especially not bound, gagged and bleeding on his Texas land. Busy raising his daughters, the widowed rancher knows he should just let the law protect Reese. Though her abandonment had devastated him, her memory loss is now putting her life in danger. How can he turn away this wounded woman from his past when so much is riding on her remembering the present? 

CSI Colton And The Witness - Linda O. Johnston

Crime scene investigator Patrick Colton’s attraction to his partner, Kyra Patel, is inappropriate, and not just because it’s unprofessional — Kyra is also very pregnant. Patrick struggles to keep his feelings in check as they work together. But when Kyra becomes the only eyewitness to a serial killer, Patrick moves in with Kyra to protect her. Now Patrick has more than just a killer to worry about — he needs to guard his heart, too.

Operation Takedown - Justine Davis

As a powerful family tries to silence him, Jordan Crockett feels more endangered than he ever felt in combat. That doesn’t stop him from telling Emily Bishop the truth about how her brother — his best buddy — died. When she becomes a target, too, he’ll do anything to protect her. Luckily, the Foxworths and their incredible dog, Cutter, have his back...

For a US Marshal, going home means protecting a woman from his past.

Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US Marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff’s deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey’s mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance...

A Murderer Among Us - Heather Graham

A legendary rock band’s reunion was just a ruse for FBI agent Chase McCoy’s investigation. Twenty years ago, Skylark’s lead singer died under suspicious circumstances. Chase knew Sky Ferguson was fronting the band in her father’s honour for the same reason Chase had agreed to be the drummer. They wanted answers. But having to pose as a couple made them question just how far they’d go for the truth.

Lakeside Secrets - K.D. Richards

Twenty years ago, trauma and injury stole Karine Eloi’s memories of her mother’s murder. Now she’s back home, teaming up with her best friend Omar Monroe to uncover the truth. But the townspeople refuse to spill their secrets, leaving Karine’s life in danger. Omar will risk everything to prevent the woman’s he’s always had feelings for from becoming the victim of another unsolved murder.

Ranch Ambush - Barb Han

Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US Marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff’s deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey’s mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance...

Winter Warning - Danica Winters

When his ex becomes entangled in the death of his best friend in the Montana mountains, Detective Ty Terrell discovers that he wants her help — and maybe something more. Holly Dean broke his heart, but the heat between them hasn’t changed. He knows that rekindling their romance while tracking a killer is a terrible idea. And he also knows that he’s keeping her close until he’s sure she’s safe.

Wyoming Mountain Investigation - Juno Rushdan

Rescuing teenage campers from a fire left Liz Kelley scarred for life. But her Wyoming town isn’t all she left behind. Fire marshal Sawyer Powell can’t forgive himself for failing to protect her that terrible night. Fifteen years later, a string of suspicious fires brings Liz — now an FBI agent — home. Working the case together gives the former lovers a second chance — but also makes them a killer’s target.

Campus Killer - R. Barri Flowers

Deep into the investigation of a serial killer at her small town’s university, Detective Paula Lynley can’t refuse the help of a renowned profiler. Special Agent Neil Ramirez’s expertise could help catch the Campus Killer before another woman falls victim. Though Neil is deeply talented and easy on the eyes, Paula senses the profiler has his own dark secrets. Getting close to Neil might be good for the case, but what will it do to her heart?

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

Wyoming Mountain Investigation - Juno Rushdan

Rescuing teenage campers from a fire left Liz Kelley scarred for life. But her Wyoming town isn't all she left behind. Fire marshal Sawyer Powell can't forgive himself for failing to protect her that terrible night. Fifteen years later, a string of suspicious fires brings Liz - now an FBI agent - home. Working the case together gives the former lovers a second chance - but also makes them a killer's target.

Ranch Ambush - Barb Han

Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US Marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff's deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey's mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance...

Hunting Colton's Witness - Anna J. Stewart

Vivian Maylor is Detective Nate Colton's key witness - and the most enticing woman he's ever met. His determination to keep their relationship purely professional falls apart after an attempt on her life almost succeeds. With help from his newfound Colton family, Nate should be able to keep Vivian safe. But when he finds out Vivian might have a connection to a bigger case, the attempts on her life become more frequent. Will Nate get the chance to protect Vivian so they can explore more than their instant attraction?

Baby In Jeopardy - Tara Taylor Quinn

Though she loved her ex-husband, Jenny Sanders couldn't live with Ben's suffocating overprotectiveness. The wary cop saw danger everywhere and it broke up their marriage. But a baby abandoned at Jenny's day care centre thrusts her into the crosshairs of a violent attacker. Now she and the baby need Ben's protection. With the violence escalating, the pair realise they must stay together and go into hiding with the baby. Can these dangerous circumstances erase the differences that drove them apart? And can they find a way to save the tiny infant from the people hunting for her?

There’s a price on his head…and one US Marshal will make sure no one collects.

US Marshal Crystal Remington is assigned to protect Wade Brewer, but the disabled combat vet with a bounty on his head is quickly becoming her most challenging case. The stubborn witness seems to have an agenda all his own and it doesn’t involve the one person who can keep him safe. But if he’s to stay alive and testify against his former employer, Crystal has to get him to let down his guard. Before long, and with everything to lose, Crystal and Wade find they’re better together than apart…maybe forever…

Renegade Wife - B.J. Daniels

When her fairytale life becomes a tragedy she’s looking for vengeance…

After her double-crossing, thieving husband disappears, Geneva Carrington Beck and her puppy — the only thing the no-account left behind — recruit Montana outfitter Calhoun St. Pierre to track him down. But their mountain mission takes a dangerous turn when criminals searching for the missing man make his bride a target…and a widow. Now a reluctant hero has to partner with and protect the renegade wife.

Mile High Mystery - Cindi Myers

His secret could get him killed…unless she can protect him.

Search and rescue volunteer Zach Gregory thought his sister had been killed years ago after testifying against notorious killers. But when she’s found murdered, FBI agent Shelby Dryden reveals Camille was actually in the WITSEC program. Shelby is convinced Zach is hiding something that’s made him a target. As threats against him escalate, Shelby must control her smouldering attraction to Zach while protecting his life.

Bounty Hunted - Barb Han

There’s a price on his head…and one US Marshal will make sure no one collects.

US Marshal Crystal Remington is assigned to protect Wade Brewer, but the disabled combat vet with a bounty on his head is quickly becoming her most challenging case. The stubborn witness seems to have an agenda all his own and it doesn’t involve the one person who can keep him safe. But if he’s to stay alive and testify against his former employer, Crystal has to get him to let down his guard. Before long, and with everything to lose, Crystal and Wade find they’re better together than apart…maybe forever…

Captured At The Cove - Carol Ericson

Her son is a murder witness. Can the new sheriff protect them both?

Astrid Mitchell’s abusive ex-husband showed her the dark side of law enforcement, so she has every reason to distrust Sheriff West Chandler. But they’re going to have to work as a team to find the drug dealers targeting her young son. Soon, West’s investigation is only strengthened by Astrid’s knowledge of Dead Falls Island. And so is the spark flaring between them. Exploring that attraction is on the horizon…but first they need to make sure to keep her child safe.

Wyoming Ranch Justice - Juno Rushdan

In these parts, he’s the law…

The cowboy code is Matt Granger’s trademark as a rancher and law enforcement officer. Protective instincts inherent to a man like Matt. So when a serial killer targets students in his small Wyoming town, he’s prepared to do what has to be done to deliver justice. What has him confounded though is undercover detective Hannah Delaney. A complex woman and excellent investigator he’s known for years. Hannah’s fearless, a force to be reckoned with and at odds with Matt. Despite professional differences and lingering attraction, they’ll have to find a way to combine forces to catch a killer.

Mississippi Manhunt - R. Barri Flowers

Witness. Survivor. And a killer’s final victim?

When a serial killer breaks out of prison, he’s got his sights set on Nikki Sullivan, the only witness to his criminal past. But for Special Agent Gavin Lynley, this is one case he’s determined to solve. Haunted by the tragic history they share, Nikki and Gavin can’t risk letting down their guard even for a moment. And their growing closeness is a distraction neither can afford. Now, with the killer closing in, Nikki’s survival skills will be put to the ultimate test…and so will the connection she shares with her high-level protector.

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

Renegade Wife - B.J. Daniels

After her double-crossing, thieving husband disappears, Geneva Carrington Beck and her puppy — the only thing the no-account left behind — recruit Montana outfitter Calhoun St. Pierre to track him down. But their mountain mission takes a dangerous turn when criminals searching for the missing man make his bride a target…and a widow. Now a reluctant hero has to partner with and protect the renegade wife.

Bounty Hunted - Barb Han

US Marshal Crystal Remington is assigned to protect Wade Brewer, but the disabled combat vet with a bounty on his head is quickly becoming her most challenging case. The stubborn witness seems to have an agenda all his own and it doesn’t involve the one person who can keep him safe. But if he’s to stay alive and testify against his former employer, Crystal has to get him to let down his guard. Before long, and with everything to lose, Crystal and Wade find they’re better together than apart…maybe forever…

Targeted With A Colton - Beth Cornelison

Harlow Jones never expected to see her ex-boyfriend Wade Colton again after he left her to join the Marines. She’s moved on with her life and started a successful business, not knowing anything about Wade’s tragic reason for leaving his career behind. But when she begins receiving dangerous threats from an unknown number, she ends up back in her hometown and in Wade’s arms. As the danger increases, Wade promises to keep her safe. Can the former lovers move on from their past heartache? And can Wade protect Harlow from the danger that’s following her?

Vanished In Texas - Karen Whiddon

Willow Allen wants to surprise her grandmother Isla with a visit to her small Texas town, but it’s Willow who ends up surprised: Isla is nowhere to be found. Nor is Carl, the man Isla has been dating. To find them — and other seniors who mysteriously have gone missing — Willow joins forces with Carl’s rancher son Rey Johnson. All they have in common is the instant attraction they feel. But they know that ultimately Willa must return to the California life she loves and Rey will stay true to Texas, so they need to resist. Neither foresees the danger that could unite them.

Witness On The Run - Susan Cliff

On the run for the last year, Tala Walker must flee again when she witnesses a murder. She stows away with a sexy, gruff ice road trucker headed to the wilds of Alaska. Despite his own painful past, Cameron Hughes offers his protection. But as they navigate the ice and flee the killers, their passion threatens to burn brighter than the northern lights...

Sudden Setup - Barb Han

Alone and on the run for the past two years, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. But not rescuing one of Cattle Barge’s wealthiest daughters isn’t an option and now he’ll risk everything to protect her. Once her would-be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer...or force her out of his life forever?

Scene Of The Crime: Means And Motive - Carla Cassidy

Gabriel Walters didn’t need some know-it-all FBI agent charging in on his territory. But Jordon James wasn’t about to let some local police chief derail her, not with three unsolved murders over at the Diamond Cove B and B. If she just immersed herself in the investigation, she could avoid the troubles she’d left back home...and run head-on into some new ones with Gabriel. He didn’t want to discover a fourth victim, which, if the note slid under Jordon’s bedroom door was to be believed, would be her. Now it will take their full cooperation to catch a killer — before he strikes again. 

Cardwell Christmas Crime Scene - B.J. Daniels

Dee Anna Justice had thought that her convict father was her only living relative. Now Walter Justice, fearing for his daughter’s safety, urges her to seek out her cousins in Montana. Calling in a decades-old debt, he also enlists private investigator Beau Tanner to protect her.

Despite their fiery attraction, she resents the bodyguard her dad foists on her. Trust doesn’t come easy to DJ. But the warm, embracing family she finds at Cardwell ranch just might begin to soften her suspicious nature, and learning to trust the sexy PI may be the key to saving her life.

Ransom At Christmas - Barb Han

Minutes after finding an unconscious woman on his land, bullets whiz right by rancher Will Kent. Who is this woman? Who’s targeting her? Before long, Kelly Morgan’s secret past emerges and they discover she has a fiancé she’s afraid of...but can’t remember why. For her safety, Will takes Kelly into hiding. But with time ticking down and a Christmas deadline just around the corner, how can he stop an unknown enemy?

Escape: Big Bend Canyon - Barb Han

US marshal Julie Remington is lucky to be alive after the helicopter crash that injured her partner, Toby Ward. But the best friends are thrust into fresh danger when the prisoner they were transporting — a serial killer who has eluded authorities across five states — escapes. Stranded in mountainous terrain as treacherous as their taboo attraction, Jules and Toby must outmaneuver a monster playing a deadly game of cat and mouse…

Hunting The Crossbow Killer - Lena Diaz

Aidan O’Brien is at the top of FBI Agent Grace Malone’s Crossbow Killer suspect list. Yet after looking into Aidan’s case, Grace decides to accept his help with the investigation. Though their attraction is intense, neither dares to act upon it until Grace can clear his name. But Aidan has his own agenda, which includes protecting Grace from the killer’s reach…and preventing her from uncovering a secret he’s determined to take to his grave.

K-9 Confidential - Nichole Severn

Security agent Granger Morais is stunned when he and his K-9, Zeus, confront the one person he thought was dead — and can’t afford to trust again. Helping ex-informant Charlie Acker discover who killed her young sister may be key to taking down her powerful extremist family. But when Granger must protect her from a ruthless cartel that wants her special skills, will his and Charlie’s troubled history — and reignited heat — keep them alive…or be the one trap they never saw coming?

Corralled In Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan

Logan Powell never expected to see Summer Stratton again. He definitely hadn’t imagined a reunion under fire. After he scares off an intruder who seemed bent on killing her, Logan’s instincts — as a cop and as a cowboy — demand that he keep her safe. But the persistent lawyer won’t stop asking questions about her best friend’s death, which means that protecting Summer involves helping her find a murderer. The threats against their lives seem to come from every direction…and Summer’s grit and courage prove as irresistible to Logan as her undeniable beauty.

The Deputy’s Secret Double - Tyler Anne Snell

Deputy Price Collins has no idea that JJ Shaw was the masked intruder he fought while investigating a break-in. Like his daughter, he’s taken a shine to the shy beauty. But JJ’s in Seven Roads to find the brother she never knew…and protect him from the killers who murdered their family. As violence erupts and people start getting hurt, JJ reveals her secret to Price. The lawman in him knows he should turn her in. But he’s also a man, and his feelings make protecting JJ his priority.

The Lightkeeper’s Curse - Cassie Miles

Rookie FBI agent Skylar Gambel and police detective Jake Armstrong both had their lives shaped by the Lightkeeper Murders. Now, twenty years later, a new serial killer called the Shadowkeeper has emerged from foggy obscurity. Are the deaths the work of a new murderer, simply an evolved one…or a curse? Skylar is determined to crack the case, even as she fights her hidden phobias and her attraction to Jake. But when she is kidnapped along with the killer’s next victim, Jake vows to silence the violent slayer once and for all.

Homicide At Whiskey Gulch - Ella James

Someone murdered his father. He’s home to set things right.

The moment he learns his father has been murdered, Delta Force soldier Trace Travis knows he must return home. But finding resourceful Lily Davidson, his high school sweetheart, helping his mother in the wake of the tragedy leaves him shaken. As old desires and deceits come flooding back, Trace partners with Lily to find his father’s killer — and overcome the circumstances that have always kept them apart.

Texas Kidnapping - Barb Han

She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her baby safe.

Aiming a shotgun at a would-be kidnapper showed Renee Smith she had the instincts she would need to safeguard her newly adopted daughter. Then US marshal Cash O’Connor offers her a safe haven at his Texas ranch and she knows it’s best to accept his protection. Cash recognises that Renee’s incident is eerily similar to his own infant sister’s unsolved kidnapping thirty years ago. This time, Cash vows to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.

The Lost Hart Triplet - Nicole Helm

She discovered a body. He needs to keep her from learning the truth.

One triplet has been murdered. One triplet finds the body. And now one triplet is under suspicion. Zara Hart is desperate to save her innocent sister and needs the help of her ranch’s new owner, a man she can’t afford to be emotionally involved with. Under orders to keep a low profile, navy SEAL Jake Thompson shouldn’t investigate a murder case. But he won’t let Zara lose her life searching for justice.

Stockyard Snatching

A Texas rancher will do anything to protect a woman in jeopardyand the little boy who could be his son...

When rancher Dallas O'Brien sees Kate Williams desperately fighting a kidnapper trying to snatch her adopted son from her arms, he bravely saves the infant and his lovely mother. Single and new to town, Kate accepts the handsome cowboy's offer of safe haven at his ranch.

Spurred on by their Texas-sized attraction, Dallas and Kate untangle a web of lies that throws the baby's paternity into question. And Dallas wonders - could he be a father? Could he be a husband? But when bullets start flying, the real question is: will he survive to find out?

Delivering Justice

A sexy cowboy comes to the rescue of a beautiful womanwho has no idea who she is...

When Tyler O'Brien finds a woman lying helpless after an ATV accident on his ranch, nothing adds up. Especially his real, sudden attraction to 'Red.' But aiding the amnesiac only compounds the rich Texas cowboy's doubts.

Learning that Red is desperately searching for her twin sister, Tyler - who doesn't 'do feelings' - promises help and protection. Soon he's also burning with desire. As the two race against time to find Red's sister, they're drawn deeper into a complicated mystery. Tyler will have to draw on every ounce of strength to keep this stanger safe...and resist taking her to bed.