A reckless adventure in a deadly paradise. Thrill seekers Zakary and Gideon Stark travel the globe in search of extreme adventure, but a trip to Venezuela to jump off the world’s highest falls catapults them into a perilous game of life or death—where they don’t know the rules. A one-night stand that will change his life forever. Kidnapped with a woman Zak knows nothing about, the brothers are held prisoner deep in the jungle. A risky, death-defying escape separates them and nearly claims Zak’s life . . . until his recovery reveals a baffling new sixth sense. An unexpected diversion with lethal consequences. Now, to find his missing brother, Zak and the mysterious Acadia Gray will have to out-smart, out-gun, and out-maneuver not just the brutal kidnappers but also a new player who joins the adrenaline game: a ruthless opponent who wants the Stark brothers dead—at any cost.

    But nothing shocks her more than learning she's pregnant by the man's son. She kept her attraction to mogul Whit Adair hidden for years before their one-night tryst—and now she must keep another secret…When the killer targets her next, Whit goes from her one-time lover to her full-time bodyguard. Taking her to his ranch for safekeeping, Whit discovers the truth about the baby. He offers his protection, but Elizabeth wants more—his love. For his child and its mother, he'll do anything—even take down a murderer…

    After a major lapse in judgment forced him to resign from the Seattle PD, Palladian is the only place that’ll hire him. There’s one benefit to hitting rock bottom, though: the chance to investigate the mystery of his father’s suicide. Dare also gets to reacquaint himself with Finn Fowler, whose childhood hero worship ended in uncomfortable silence when Dare moved away. But Finn isn’t the same little kid Dare once protected. He’s grown into an attractive, enigmatic stranger who neither wants nor needs what Dare has to offer. In fact, Dare soon realizes that Finn’s keeping secrets—his own and the town’s. And he doesn’t seem to care that Dare needs answers. The atmosphere in Palladian, like its namesake river, appears placid, but dark currents churn underneath. When danger closes in, Dare must pit his ingenuity against his heart, and find his way home the hard way.

    Claire comes a sensational new novel of dangerous desires, dark deceptions — and one drop-dead gorgeous bodyguard. WATCH YOUR BACKAlex Romero is the hottest "Bullet Catcher" in the business. Tall, dark, and deadly if necessary, this high-priced bodyguard's got the muscle and the moves — especially when it comes to the ladies. Alex can keep his beautiful clients out of danger, but sometimes they can't keep their hands off of him. Now Alex has one last chance to prove he belongs among the elite force known as The Bullet Catchers, but his assignment is stacked...against him. WATCH YOUR HEARTPrivate investigator Jasmine Adams is fiercely independent and fearless under pressure — she doesn't need some hunk-for-hire's help to catch the creep stalking her twin sister. But when Jazz uncovers bigger forces targeting her sister for death, she's glad to have Alex's brain and brawn handy. From the steamy streets of Miami to the sultry beaches of Key West, Alex and Jazz try to fight temptation as they race to keep a madman from fulfilling his promise to kill not just once, but twice. And some temptations are too powerful to resist.... First in the new "Bullet Catchers" series by Roxanne St. Claire

    He is the heir to a billion-dollar petroleum empire, and he has a loving family. Between his good looks and his charm, he can have almost any woman he wants. The world is his oyster, and he really likes oysters. So why does it all feel so empty? Nina Blunt is pretty sure she’s cursed. She worked her way up through the ranks at Interpol, fighting for every step with hard work and discipline. Then she lost it all because she loved the wrong person. Rebuilding her career with McKay-Taggart, she can’t help but feel lonely. It seems everyone around her is finding love and starting families. But she knows that isn’t for her. She has vowed never to make the mistake of falling in love again. JT comes to McKay-Taggart for assistance rooting out a corporate spy, and Nina signs on to the job. Their working relationship becomes tricky, however, as their personal chemistry flares like a wildfire. Completing the assignment without giving in to the attraction that threatens to overwhelm them seems like it might be the most difficult part of the job. When danger strikes, will they be able to count on each other when the bullets are flying? If not, JT’s charmed life might just come to an end. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

    Surrender to four seductive novels in the "satisfying action-adventure romance series" ("Booklist") from Christine Feehan, "the reigning queen of paranormal romance" ("Publishers Weekly").

    Cha Cha Cha marked Heller's auspicious fiction debut, as she blended sass and suspense into a novel that featured her trademark snappy dialogue and a classic Heller heroine -- a feisty, yet vulnerable woman looking for love and finding trouble.

    . . I recommend it to those that love SUSPENSE in their "romantic suspense" reads!" ~Kristi Ahlers Overweight and insecure, Marcy Edmond lives in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister Phoebe until one night she is in a fiery car crash which changes everything. Marcy awakens from a coma as a different person. She has lost weight and the doctors had to give her plastic surgery. She is beautiful now, with the look she always craved. But while she was in the hospital, life went on without her. Her twin sister Phoebe moved into her home and stole the hearts of her children, maybe even her husband Jake. Now Marcy must decide whether to claim what is hers or abandon her past and her family for a life she has always dreamed of but never thought she could have. Marcy may feel overlooked by those close to her, but someone’s paying attention. The Bloodsucker has been watching Marcy’s transformation from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. The Bloodsucker holds his breath as he watches Marcy and Jake pass. They are arguing. He can tell from the way she won’t let him hold her hand. She sure was eager for him to touch her earlier, though, wasn’t she? The Bloodsucker walks up the beach, unnoticed by the swan and her husband. It’s as though he’s invisible. They see him but they don’t see him. If they make eye contact, he just smiles. Waves. No one knows who he is because everyone knows who he is. That’s best part about it. Marcy knows him, just as Patti did. The Bloodsucker stops at the trash can. He looks up the beach. Down. No one is paying any attention to him. Marcy and Jake cross the dune and disappear into the parking lot. Who would think his lovely swan would turn out so beautiful? He wants her now. He’s sure of it. Marcy is perfect. Exactly the kind of woman he loves to kill…. PUBLISHER’S NOTE SHE’LL NEVER TELL is #1 in the Albany Beach Murders. You’ll want to read it before SHE’LL NEVER KNOW (#2) and SHE’LL NEVER LIVE (#3) ALBANY BEACH MURDERS The Albany Beach Murders series contains a unique mystery in each book with a serial killer who spans the whole series. The identity of the serial killer is revealed in Book 3—unless you can guess it before but we doubt you can! SHE’LL NEVER TELL (#1) SHE’LL NEVER KNOW (#2) SHE’LL NEVER LIVE (#3) ABOUT HUNTER MORGAN Hunter Morgan writes chilling suspense with romantic elements in small town settings. She appeals to fans of Melinda Leigh, Loreth Anne White, Skye Jordan and as Mary Burton.

    No country. No contacts. And no memory. Thirty days have been chemically erased. Stolen by whom--she knows. Why--that's anyone's guess. Accused of murder and treason, Alexa becomes the hunted, trapped by what she can't remember and betrayed by her own people. Struggling to refit the puzzle before someone catches her between the crosshairs, her new mission is to stay alive long enough to learn the truth. Till she meets the man behind the laser sight...Killian Moore is a lot of things, former Marine, retrieval expert, and pissed off. Blackmailed into hunting down the operative suspected of ruining his career, Killian sees Alexa as nothing more than some sexy vital statistics and the means to clear his name. His mission is specific, bring her in or take her out--until he locks horns with the beautiful agent and everything he believes and feels unravels with each encounter. He tells himself she's an expert at deception, yet what they share between the sheets is raw, tender, and very real. But she's on the run again, and Killian knows if he doesn't catch her, the enemy will.Alexa has every reason to be wary, but Killian desperately needs her to believe in him. Cut off from their government, betrayed and hunted, they can rely on no one but each other. From the jungles of Colombia to the sparkling metropolis of Hong Kong, as each piece falls into place, Alexa and Killian learn that nothing is as it seems, and stopping terrorists set on a collision course will test their precious trust to the absolute limits.