Best of
Love-Inspired-Suspense

2017

Oregon Sky Box Set


Kay P. Dawson - 2017
    Dawson. *All books in the series are sweet, clean romance stories* BOOK 1 - PHOEBE'S PROMISE In order to keep a promise she made to her dying mother, Phoebe sets off with her younger sister to head across the country on a wagon train bound for Oregon. Dressed as a boy, all she has to do is find the captain of the outfit and convince him to take them along. When Colton sees the young boy in front of him, he knows instantly it’s a woman - and he has no choice but to take them along. Their wagon is packed and ready to go. The weeks ahead will bring many challenges, heartbreak and hardships. Does Phoebe have the strength to get them safely to Oregon? And, can she learn to trust Colton to help when it’s needed? BOOK 2 - AUDREY'S AWAKENING A marriage in name only. After losing her husband on the Oregon Trail, Audrey is being forced home to marry a man her father has chosen. Still grieving her husband, and not wanting to leave her new home in Oregon, she makes the decision to marry a man who needs her help looking after his daughter - a marriage he has said will be in name only. Reid Wallace lost his wife during childbirth and has been raising his two year old daughter alone. His heart died with his wife, and he has vowed to never love again. The new couple will go up against a father determined to have the marriage annulled and take her home. Illness, insecurity, and guilt as their hearts struggle with the new feelings they are uncovering will threaten to destroy everything they have. Can they help each other heal the pain in their hearts, while finding a way to love again? BOOK 3 - ELLA'S EMBRACE Ella has always been determined and headstrong, vowing only to marry for love. At her age, it seems like her chances of that happening have slipped away. When she is left the title to half of a neighboring farm, she sees the opportunity to have her independence, and not become a burden to her family. The only problem is that there are stipulations, one being the fact that she has to work alongside the man who’s been left the other half of that farm. Titus Cain has his own demons to face, and taking over a farm in Oregon with a woman isn’t in his plans. To make matters worse, someone else has their eye on the land, and they’ve already proven they’re willing to kill whoever gets in their way to get it. What will happen when two people are forced to join together to save a farm, and risk their lives to find who killed the man they both loved? Can a young woman live on a farm with a man who isn’t her husband, without ruining her reputation, even if it is for all the right reasons? Ella & Titus must fight together against the circumstances trying to tear them apart. *Look for Hope's Honor - on special preorder pricing until October 10, 2017*

Cowboy Christmas Guardian


Dana Mentink - 2017
    But after rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy seems to feel responsible for her. That is, until he discovers she's from the family that he'll never forgive for his wife's death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, cowboy honor and an unexpected attraction keep Barrett by her side, even at his own risk. And since Shelby won't back down, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…a woman someone wants to kill by Christmas.

Final Verdict


Jessica R. Patch - 2017
    As a public defender, Aurora has angered plenty of people in townand in her past. And while Beckett constantly clashes with the feisty lawyer professionally, it's his duty to protect and serve. Guarding her 24/7 is now his sole assignment. He may not have been able to save his fiancee from a dangerous felon, but he'll do whatever it takes to keep Aurora alive. Even if working with her to catch and convict this ruthless killer puts his heart in the crosshairs."

Concealed Identity


Jessica R. Patch - 2017
    But when Blair Sullivan's attacked, it's up to him to protect her—without blowing his cover. Blair isn't sure she can trust her new neighbor, Holt. After all, the last charming and handsome man she fell for was her late husband, and he turned out to be the brother of a ruthless drug lord. Yet when it's clear the target on her back is somehow linked to her past, she has no choice but to accept Holt's protection. Even if getting close is the last thing her scarred heart can handle.

Shadow of Suspicion


Christy Barritt - 2017
    The police don't believe Laney's story…except for Detective Mark James, whose instincts say Laney isn't guilty. Together, Mark and Laney must figure out who really abducted the teen and uncover why they're framing Laney. But when their search for the truth turns deadly, Mark realizes his feelings for Laney aren't strictly professional and that he'll stop at nothing to keep her safe. With a dangerous suspect swiftly closing in, can they find the missing girl and clear Laney's name…before their possible future together is fatally cut short?

Not What He Ordered


Laurean Brooks - 2017
    Forgetting the promise to her deceased mother she deserts her feckless brother and takes the train to Abilene, Texas. Carrie shares a seat with Molly, who confides she's a Mail Order Bride enroute to meet her fiancé. Molly's friend was set to join her in this adventure. But suspicion made Katy Davis back out of her betrothal. Because Carrie will disembark in Abilene, Molly asks her to explain Katy's absence to the waiting ranch owner, Josh Kramer. Due to miscommunication, interruptions, and an empty purse, Carrie, seated beside Josh, heads to the ranch under his assumption she is Katy Davis. When Josh's aunt pulls Carrie aside to reveal a secret Carrie finds herself in a quagmire. Aunt Em will also suffer if Carrie reveals her true identity. Josh is leery of Katy Davis, never suspecting his aunt's deception. Is Katy out to get the ranch? His attraction toward her grows, but he was once burned by a woman and swore, “Never again.” Her secret threatens to destroy any love Josh has for her. Did she kill the drunk? Is the law looking for her? Will God's forgiveness help Carrie and Josh find true love and happiness?

Hidden Legacy


Lynn Huggins Blackburn - 2017
    She's saved when police sirens approach, but all signs point to the little boy as the true target--and the assailant won't give up. Now she has to rely on Detective Jason Drake, the man who once broke her heart, to figure out why someone's after her soon-to-be adoptive son. Reunited after thirteen years apart, Jason can't help but hope their love might be rekindled, but Caroline and her son's safety come first. Because if he wants a chance at a future--and a family--with them, they have to outrun a hit man.

Deadly Memories


Mary Alford - 2017
    After managing to escape her cell, all she wants is to find where little Joseph is being kept. Instead she runs straight into CIA agent Kyle Jennings. Kyle isn't sure if Ella is actually a kidnap victim or if she's working for the gunrunner he's been after. One thing he is certain of is her uncanny resemblance to the wife he thought he'd buried. To save a child's life and stop a terrorist from slipping through his fingers, he'll need to uncover the secrets of Ella's past--and whether or not she's really the woman he's never stopped loving.

Deep Waters


Jessica R. Patch - 2017
    Her intern's already dead, her home breached and something's amiss at her Florida marine-life rescue center...but no one believes she's in danger. Except Shepherd Lightman. When Caley's brother asked him to check on her, the marine turned security specialist hoped it would be a case of calming down a nervous veterinarian. But the threats are all too real. Rescuing Caley and remaining alive isn't easy, but resisting his boss's sister is where the real danger lies. Because with his heart in the balance, he'll do whatever it takes to stop a killer who's desperate to keep a secret hidden.

Plain Target


Dana R. Lynn - 2017
    Jess soon learns that no place is safe—and no one can be trusted…except for the last white knight she'd ever expect to ride to her rescue. Paramedic Seth Travis was the boy behind her high school humiliation, but he's also the man keeping her alive. When they find sanctuary in the Amish community, can they uncover answers in time to stop a killer—and resolve their past in time to build a future together?

Taken Hostage


Jordyn Redwood - 2017
    If she wishes to ever see her child again, Regan must hand over the virus she uses in a radical cancer treatment. But bounty hunter Colby Waterson can't let her trade the cure, which is his sister's last hope. He's already lost a wife and baby, and he won't lose anyone else. But when a mistake leads both him and Regan into the hands of the bad guys, the kidnappers up their demands. Now Regan must create a biological weapon or her daughter dies. For Colby, no case has ever been this personal. He'll need every skill he's got, because only he can save both his sister and the woman he's growing to care for.

Classified K-9 Unit Series Books 4-6: Bounty Hunter / Bodyguard / Tracker


Lynette Eason - 2017
    Classified K-9 Unit Series Books 4-6 by Lynette Eason\Shirlee McCoy\Lenora Worth released on Nov 13, 2017 is available now for purchase.

Love's Mending Embrace


Jenna Brandt - 2017
    ONE WOMAN WILL FIGHT FOR HER FUTURE WITH THE MAN SHE LOVES.Before America entered the Great War, Karen and Adam were set to be married but everything was put on hold when Adam was conscripted to join the military. After being forced to return to a life Adam tried to leave behind, he is taken prisoner. Karen, along with her family, wait in Sweet Grove, Texas, hoping and praying Adam will return to the family. After his return, the couple must face new obstacles to find their happily-ever-after. But Adam and Karen are not the only ones affected by the war. Neighbors and friends in Sweet Grove have their own battles to fight, struggles to overcome and victories to achieve.

Miss Birgit's Dilemma: Mail Order Bride


Juliette Douglas - 2017
    All she knew was her insides were twisted with anxiety and excitement at the same time. But surprises awaited Birgit in the small town. Will God step in…revealing a plan within this vast wilderness, home to a few brave men and even fewer courageous women?

Guardian


Terri Reed - 2017
    So when he discovers a link between the case and a single mother in Wyoming, Leo and his trusty K-9 partner rush to question Alicia Duncan. Could she be the key to locating the missing persons? Not if a killer has anything to say about it. Someone is determined to keep Alicia from talking, so Leo and his chocolate Lab must keep her and her little boy safe on their family ranch. With danger lurking around every corner, Leo must work overtime to not lose another person who's important to him.

The Best Accident Ever


Misty Malone - 2017
    He isn't hurt, but he can't get Mandy Meadows off his mind. When they run into each other again, they are on foot this time. She had earphones on and wasn't watching where she was going. The change in her attitude surprises him. Instead of the sweet little lady he met after the car accident, she is an obnoxious brat. Fortunately, Clint has just the solution, even if Mandy doesn’t quite agree. It becomes clear to him she is experiencing a rough patch in her life and needs some help, and he is sure he can provide that help. Now he just has to convince her to allow it. The more he is around her, the more intriguing he finds her, and wants to get to know her better. She is a stubborn little thing, however, very independent, and not too eager to take help from anyone, especially a man who occasionally thinks the help she needs is a trip over his knees. When she keeps finding herself in trouble, though, and he is there to rescue her, she starts seeing him differently. Publisher’s Note: This book was previously published under the title ‘The Accident’ on a membership site that is no longer active. It contains elements of power exchange and domestic discipline. If these offend you, please do not purchase.

Lancaster County Reckoning


Kit Wilkinson - 2017
    But she hasn't spoken to her father in twenty years, since he entered witness protection and became Amish, and has no clue what the criminals want. Now the only person she can depend on is Amish farmer Thomas Nolt, her father's neighbor and closest friend. Thomas knows nothing of his friend's past, but he's determined to save the fragile beauty the man shielded all these years with his silence. But with men willing to kill for stolen items her father was hiding, can Thomas and Darcy find them before their time runs out?

Rocky Mountain Sabotage


Jill Elizabeth Nelson - 2017
    And one of the other injured passengers may be responsible. Struggling to keep their group safe, Lauren and Kent fight the elements--and the ill-timed feelings they are developing for each other. But as a string of "accidents" pit survivors against each other, exposing a deadly traitor means looking beyond appearances. Who can be trusted? With someone determined to kill off all the plane's passengers, they must catch the murderer in their midst if they hope to leave this town alive.

The Kidnapped Countess (An Unwelcome Inheritance #3)


Laura Hart - 2017
    After much soul-searching, Cassie reluctantly agreed to live with him in Scotland and become the Countess of Berwick. She’s working hard to show the world she can be a totally modern countess, and while she’s winning the hearts of Inverness, she’s also attracting dangerous attention from men who see her as their road to riches. When Cassie is kidnapped by a very strange threesome, the police, Kade, and Cassie’s father must work together to find her before time runs out. Publisher’s Note: This book contains elements of power exchange and old-fashioned discipline.

Sheri's Mission (Purple Sage Ranch #2)


Chula Stone - 2017
    Live as you might have in the late 1800’s. Give us a call if you want to make history come alive.” Sheri will do whatever it takes to complete her covert mission. When Jeb threatens to blow her cover, she has no choice but to agree to his terms. Jeb has no intention of letting Sheri get away from him, but what lengths will he go to in his attempt to make her his own? The Purple Sage ranch is the perfect spot for romance to bloom, and Jeb is depending on the fanciful atmosphere to help him in his quest. The only problem is that Sheri seems unwilling to stay still long enough for him to win her heart. In fact, she does everything possible to get herself into danger and mischief at every turn. It’s a good thing there’s an accepted method of dealing with wayward wives and girlfriends on this very traditional ranch. Sheri agrees to follow all the ranch’s rules and when she doesn’t, it’s Jeb’s job to make her see the error of her ways by taking her over his knee. Love, laughs, and intrigue flourish as Sheri learns there’s more than one way to complete her mission.

Holiday Secrets


Susan Sleeman - 2017
    Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. Gavin’s holiday homecoming isn’t exactly warm and fuzzy, but he must set aside the past to make sure Lexie Grant survives. As if protecting Lexie from professional killers isn’t difficult enough, the unlikely reunion has rekindled their complicated romantic connection. But if Gavin can’t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the blurring line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last.

The Cowboy Takes a Bride


Susette Williams - 2017
    She’ll do anything to get it. Lie, masquerade as someone else … even walk away from love. But can a byline be worth the sacrifice? A PROPOSAL SO MAGICAL Brides of Evergreen Book 4 Evergreen’s sheriff, Dent Hernandez, has to learn to live with love. Not an easy thing for a man who for years made a career of hunting down some of the worst outlaws in the territory. Can he find his romantic side and ask for Amy’s hand in a truly unique, magical way? Or will a handsome, suave ghost from her past derail Dent’s plan—if he can even come up with one? By Tina Dee LOVE’S GAMBLE With no family left, Molly moves to the wild west to marry a stranger who makes his fortune panning for gold. What she didn’t expect was his brother. MAIL ORDER MIX-UP To finance his dream of being a rancher, Henry planned to strike it rich by panning for gold. That was before Miss Josie Truett arrived at the mining camp. Will a mail-order mix-up—and a pretty blonde—spell disaster for Henry? By USA Today Bestselling Author Susette Williams FREE TO HEAL Kane Calloway swore he’d never let anyone close to him again, that way he’d never feel the pain of loss. Living a life of reckless abandonment has brought him face-to-face with his demons—no more running. Either he gets married, or spends time in jail—neither sentence is appealing, but if he stays out of jail, he can at least help keep two small children from going hungry. Newly widowed, Faith Masterson is struggling to keep up with chores while tending to her two daughters. Without help, which she can’t afford to pay for, she and her daughters will surely starve by winter. After hearing about a new government program for women in her situation, she decides it is worth trying for the sake of her children. Will two destitute people be able to learn to love again? Or are they doomed to spend a marriage imprisoned by the loss they each encountered in their past? MARSHALL’S BRIDE Is Marshall Kincaid getting married? Maybe someone should have told him. Lizzie Neuman came to America filled with hopes and dreams for her and her husband. His unexpected death left her stranded in a new country. Not having anywhere to turn, she reluctantly responds to an ad for a mail order bride. Marshall never planned to marry. In his line of work, he had to worry about people he arrested in the past coming after him. He accepted the path he’d chosen when he agreed to become the sheriff. He never intended to put a wife or children in harm’s way. So when Lizzie shows up in town, claiming to be his fiancée, and holding some letters supposedly from him, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out something isn’t right. Who knew enough about Marshall to write such personal letters? Could this be an elaborate scheme to get revenge? Or is Lizzie the realization of a dream he never dared have?

Dead Run


Jodie Bailey - 2017
    Her neighbor Sergeant First Class Lucas Murphy steps in to help her and won't let her brush the attack under the rug. He'll do everything he can to keep Kristin alive, but he can't tell her that he's under orders to investigate her link to her brother's misdeeds. Kristin has no idea what the bad guy is after and doesn't want to believe that her brother wasn't on the straight and narrow. But as evidence against him piles up, can they catch the criminals without becoming the next casualties?"

Classified K-9 Unit Series Books 1-3: Guardian / Sheriff / Special Agent


Terri Reed - 2017
    So when he discovers a link between the case and a single mother in Wyoming, Leo and his trusty K-9 partner rush to question Alicia Duncan. Could she be the key to locating the missing persons? Not if a killer has anything to say about it.SHERIFFWitnessing a prison break, FBI agent Julianne Martinez is within seconds of death…before she’s rescued by the one man she thought she’d never see again. She’d know her long-ago love, Brody Kenner, anywhere, even with a sheriff star on his chest. But partnering with Julianne to solve two cases only leads to danger when the hunted becomes the hunter. This is a mission that cannot fail…because Brody lost Julianne once, and he won’t lose her again.SPECIAL AGENTWhen Special Agent in Charge Max West and his K-9 partner, Opal, look into a series of bombings in Northern California, horse trainer Katerina Garwood instantly seems suspicious. As the ex-fiancée of a man tied to the criminal Dupree family, Katerina may know more than she’s letting on—especially since the infamous syndicate is targeting her. With the criminals closing in, Max must separate the truth from lies, or he and Katerina may not live to share tomorrow…