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Chasing Justice
Danielle Stewart - 2013
But her plans of settling into a normal life are derailed when she witnesses a prominent judge in her community committing a violent assault. Running from her own past and fueled by a passion to make the judge answer for his crimes, Piper is forced to decide if she’ll play by the rules or achieve justice in her own way.Complicating things further, Piper finds herself fighting a powerful attraction to rookie cop, Bobby Wright. Although she’s increasingly enamored with Bobby, his staunch belief in the justice system is in stark contrast to her own. She may not share his opinions about the effectiveness of the law, but she certainly can’t deny how safe she feels when she’s in his arms or how every kiss leaves her desperate for more.For Piper, the idea of finally living an ordinary life with a man to love is tempting. However, fate keeps placing the judge, quite literally, in her path. Will she decide the only way to win is to be as wicked as the judge, but with righteous intentions? And more importantly, will Bobby choose to let her go, or follow her as she crosses the line and takes justice into her own hands?
SCVC Taskforce Box Set: Books 1 - 4
Misty Evans - 2015
But will their past, with its forbidden passions and impulsive choices, put them directly in the killer’s crosshairs?Deadly Deception:When passion ignites while undercover, the truth FBI agent Ronni Punto is hiding puts her mission with DEA agent Thomas Mann in jeopardy and tests their partnership. Can they learn to trust each other while deceiving the enemy? Or will their cunning foe lure them into a dark and deadly trap?Deadly Force:On the run from the very government they serve, NSA agent Bianca Marx and her estranged husband and SEAL, Cal Reese, only have each other. When they uncover a deadly scandal threatening the nation, they’ll have one chance to save the day…and one last chance at love.Deadly Intent:Immigration enforcement officer Nelson Cruz is assigned to protect the sexy, but oh-so-aloof, FBI Agent Sophie Diaz, but he can’t trust her and she doesn’t trust anybody. As the two fight their red-hot attraction, Nelson discovers a secret that could destroy Sophie’s world. Can he keep her alive, or will their careers, as well as their hearts, go up in the flames of desire?
Sense and Sensibility and Lady Susan
Jane Austen - 2008
Here, it is coupled with the short novel Lady Susan, in the epistolary form popularised by Samuel Richardson in the 1760s.
Montana, Mistletoe, Marriage: An Anthology
Patricia Thayer - 2009
Now he's looking at Christmas--through the window of beautiful Amelia's home. The snow falls hard--the stranded family needs help. It's time for the cowboy to step inside.A Bride for Rocking H Ranch by Donna AlwardKelley is rancher, housekeeper, doting sister to Amelia, granddaughter and aunt--and the stress of preparing the perfect Christmas at Rocking H ranch is getting to her. But distraction soon arrives in the form of delectable chef Mack Dennison....
Slye Temp romantic suspense series Box Set - Books 1-3
Dianna Love - 2013
With a prior undeserved conviction on her record, she must avoid the law for any chance at securing her freedom. But she stows away on a cargo charter plane being flown by Zane Jackson who is working covertly for the DEA and on the look out for a criminal operation. One look at Angel confirms she’s a Person of Interest … and Zane’s interested, but will the heat rising between them explode with deadly consequences? NOWHERE SAFE – Book 2Slye Temp agent Josh Carrington will never forget the innocent woman who died because she’d trusted him. Now he sticks to Personal Rule Number One: Never mix business with pleasure… or that was the plan until he meets the sister of his Number One suspect while on a new mission. A faceless stalker threatens to kill anyone who helps Trish Jackson play a twisted game of life and death chess, including Josh, the new man on her brother’s task force who has planted both unwelcome feet in the middle of her world and refuses to leave. The closer Josh gets to the twisted truth, the more he struggles to keep Trish out of harm’s way--and his bed--but the sultry firecracker gets under his skin like no other woman, forcing him to question everything, starting with Rule Number One.HONEYMOON TO DIE FOR – Book 3 Imprisoned Slye Temp agent RYDER VAN DYKE faces conviction for a murder he didn’t commit. When his last hope for freedom disintegrates, the FBI offers a deal that will send him back to the one place he swore never to step foot in again. FBI analyst BIANCA BRADY wants justice for the death of her best friend. All she needs is proof that the Van Dyke patriarch is guilty of funding terrorist operations. She’s willing to do whatever it takes to make all Van Dyke criminals pay, or so she thinks. The only way to covertly insert an FBI agent inside the family compound is as Ryder’s legal wife. He’s out to prove his innocence or use his Special Forces skills to disappear. But deadly secrets, an international security threat and a killer with a vendetta force Ryder to make the ultimate choice – give up his freedom or risk the life of the woman who steals his heart.“It seems with each book, this series gets better…(Love) has an uncanny ability of always creating wonderful characters that you care about… This was such a beautiful romance, one of the best I have read this year.”~~Barb, The Reading Cafe"Dianna never disappoints! would have give it a 10 if they would let!!! Very enjoyable read, can't wait for the next one :-)."~~ Amy, Goodreads"...reminded me of Cinderella. Well, if Cinderella was on the run from a maniac killer and Prince Charming wielded a gun and flew a plane. Great read. Check it out!"~~Bryonna Nobles, The Paperback Café about Last Chance To Run“Be sure to take a deep breath before you dive into a Slye Temp novel - prepare for shocks, thrills and above all a fantastic read you won't want to ever end.”Sara Reyes, Fresh Fiction
Save Me, Santa
Nina Bruhns - 2012
If only their two mischievous dogs...and the bad guys...weren't getting in the way.The Old Man's Back in Town by Ann CharlesIn the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal--her old man. The Old Man's Back in Town is a sizzling romantic suspense mixed with a puzzling mystery that will leave you hungry for more.I Love Lucy by Rita HerronAll Lucy Lane wants for Christmas is to spend it with her family -- and the man she loves. Instead, she's on the run from a stalker! Don't miss this sequel to SLEEPLESS IN SAVANNAH, the #1 Women's Fiction Kindle Bestseller.Christmas Corpse Caper by Lois LavrisaStuck at work on Christmas Eve, Mark Stevens plans to make the best of it. He may even wrangle a date with a co-worker he's loved since fifth grade. But his plan quickly goes awry when the night turns creepy with strange noises and a broken vase. And when a corpse vanishes, the question becomes whether he'll make it through the night without losing his sanity...or his life. A mysterious and fun prequel to the Amazon Kindle Bestseller Liquid Lies.A Very Shitake Christmas by Patricia MasonIn this sequel to the Amazon Kindle Bestselling Romantic Suspense, In Deep Shitake, two factors conspire to ruin a sexy private eye's holiday: her boyfriend's obnoxious father, and a mad bomber out for revenge. Enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor crossed with nail-biting suspense.
Heroes for Hire: Books 1-3
Dale Mayer - 2017
Everything else is secondary. Now he’s recovered, started his own company, and he’s caught the scent of the last man on his list. Only to find the same man intends to finish the job he originally started – and kill Levi once and for all. Ice has been at Levi’s side every step of his new journey – well almost It’s the places where she hasn’t been that are the hardest. Her relationship with Levi is at a critical point. One wrong word and her hopes and dreams will be gone. They are almost done now. But she can’t resolve her love life until the man who forced change into their world is taken care of. Only he’s on the attack, and his target is right at the heart of everything that’s important to her, and to Levi. They’d have to move fast to stop the man who wants them both dead or they won’t have a future at all… STONE’S SURRENDER Life is on the move again… After a long slow-ass recovery, Stone finds himself triumphantly back at work at Levi’s new company. The action comes fast and furious on his first run out as they rescue a senator’s daughter who’s been kidnapped in the Middle East. Lissa will do almost anything to thwart her father’s plans for her. Getting kidnapped wasn’t on her list. And once she meets Stone no other man matters. She falls, and she falls hard. But even on home soil, there’s no respite as she finds the nightmare has followed her home…and she’s caught in the middle of it. It’s a battle that requires both of them to not only clear her name but to keep her safe…especially when a twist is thrown at them that they didn’t see coming… MERK’S MISTAKE Time never fades… After months of recovery, Merk is moving from mission to mission, happily back in his active life again. But when his ex-wife sends out a panicked call for help, he rushes to meet her – only to see her snatched away in front of him. Katina has only one person in mind when she finds herself in trouble. Merk. They haven’t spoken for ten years, but time hasn’t changed some things. The attraction between she and Merk is as deep and strong as it was back then. Even more so. But with her life on the line, she can’t focus on him… and can’t get her mind of him. She has something others want, and they will do anything to get it back. No matter how nefarious. No matter how evil. No matter who they kill.
The Edge of Night
Jill Sorenson - 2011
When one of her co-workers is found raped and murdered, April does what she knows she shouldn’t—she defies the neighborhood code by giving the police a hardcore gang member’s name. Clean-cut cop Noah Young wants a shot at breaking this case more than anything in the world—that is, until he meets the unforgettable April Ortiz. When April gives Noah the tip, a spark ignites. As the fire between them threatens to blaze out of control, the two are dragged down further into the dark mysteries of the graffiti-lined streets, taunted by a crazed killer who could strike again at any time. From the Paperback edition.
A Valentine She'll Remember
Mimi Barbour - 2018
LOVE OF MY LIFE by Mimi Barbour - A story about abandoned puppies, a controversial businessman and a woman who bought her very first home only to find she’s sharing the duplex with a hero whose heart is as mushy as a young girl’s dream. "A very cute little story about coincidences, in our lives, that sometimes, turn into great happenings! The rough and tumble combination of two adversaries, coming together, in more ways than one, made for a delightful read!" DROP DEAD GORGEOUS by Patricia Rosemoor - Sasha Brozynski arrives at the chapel for her best friend's Valentine's Day wedding, but the bride disappeared without a trace. Nick Donatelli, son of a crime boss, had a reputation as a ladykiller. Was he drop-dead gorgeous or drop-dead guilty? "Drop Dead Enjoyable! Great story, believable characters, and I wanted more ... my heart was racing with the romance and the mystery, and danger!!!" WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN by Taylor Lee - They call her the Blonde Barracuda. The press loves her, the politicians fear her, and the mob is out to get her! "A DOUBLE WOW! Lexie and Jake without a doubt are sexiest special agents ever." SOMEONE LIKE YOU by Suzanne Jenkins - Life gets in the way as upstate NY sisters, Marley and Abigail cling to each other and their young children. But a babysitter introduces them both to Jay Malik, a medical student from India, who becomes their lifeline to happiness, forgiveness and healing. "A tale of two sisters who have been through the ringer of emotions . After reading you feel you know them intimately and find yourself cheering for the sisters. Awesome!" TWO HEARTS UNBROKEN by Tamara Ferguson - Honorably discharged from the Air Force, wounded warrior Sarah Benton accepts a position retraining wounded warriors. When Lieutenant Brand Reardon discovers her cowardly fiancé broke up with Sarah because he couldn’t deal with her injuries, Brand decides to do what he’s wanted to do from the moment they met, and make her his. But can he break through her wounded heart before Valentine’s Day, when he’ll be reassigned? "Her plot is compelling and real, especially those parts concerning the care and rehabilitation of wounded veterans, and her romantic passages are sensitive, caring and tasteful. Each of her stories is inspiring" LOVERS IN TRAINING by Alicia Street - When private fitness trainer Shannon meets her hot new client, loving her job takes on a whole new meaning. "After reading one book by this author, I had to read them all!" ROAD TO REDEMPTION by Natalie Ann - Can the nurse heal the doctor? They say opposites attract, but is Cori’s over the top personality too much introvert Dr. Max Hamilton? “Sometimes love is slow and heartwarming then other times it's fast and fun. This book and this story will amaze you.”
Christmas with the Boss
Annie Seaton - 2015
The last thing she expected was to find her hunky boss holidaying in the beach shack next door.He looked mighty different to the uptight executive she was used to. He'd shed the suit and turned into a surf god. Dominic is horrified that Jilly is living in the old shack. Rumour has it that it's haunted. He wants her to move but she digs in. Can she ignore his charms...and who is the secret visitor who won't leave her in peace?
The Closer You Come
Gena Showalter - 2015
And now, he has only one goal: stay out of trouble. Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, sounds like the perfect place for him and his two brothers-by-circumstance to settle down and live a nice, simple life. But model citizen isn’t exactly this rugged bachelor’s default setting—especially when it comes to a certain hot-blooded Southern beauty… Brook Lynn Dillon has always been responsible. Not that it’s done her much good. The down-on-her-luck waitress is broke, single and fun-deprived. Until Jase comes along. He is dangerous, stunningly protective, breathtakingly sexy and as tempting as sin, and the passion sizzling between them is undeniable. But can it melt her resistance? After all, the right kind of trouble might be just what they both need.
Cowboy Trouble
Joanne Kennedy - 2010
Her childhood dream has always been to own a farm-but without the constant help of her charming, sexy cowboy neighbor, she'd never make it through her first Wyoming season.Handsome rancher Luke Rawlins is impressed by this sassy, independent city girl, but he yearns to do more than help Libby out with her ranch. He's ready for love, and he wants to go the distance. When the two get embroiled in their tiny town's one and only crime story, Libby discovers that their sizzling hot attraction is going to complicate her life in every way possible...Praise for Cowboy Trouble: "A fresh take on the traditional contemporary Western... There's plenty of wacky humor and audacious wit in this mystery-laced escapade." -Library Journal Contemporary western fans will enjoy this one!" -The Romantic Times"Everything about Kennedy's charming debut novel hits the right marks... you'll be hooked." -BookLoons
Until There Was You
Kristan Higgins - 2011
She owns a successful architectural salvaging company, she's surrounded by her lovable, if off-center, family and she has a boyfriend - sort of. Still, something's missing. Something tall, brooding and criminally good-looking; something like Liam Murphy.When Posey was sixteen, the bad boy of Bellsford, New Hampshire, broke her heart. But now he's back, sending Posey's traitorous schoolgirl heart into overdrive once again. She should be giving him a wide berth, but it seems fate has other ideas ...
Courting Cate
Leslie Gould - 2012
Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!But the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: older Cate must marry first, before younger Betsy can even start courting. Unfortunately, untamable Cate has driven away every suitor--until Pete Treger comes to town, that is.Prodded by the men of the area, Pete turns his attention to winning Cate's hand. But is his interest true or is there a scheme at play?
My Big Old Texas Heartache
Geralyn Dawson - 2003
Did I happen to mention that I caused a scandal in town when I got pregnant at seventeen? No one has ever forgiven me -- not my hard-hearted father, my brother Mr. Perfect, or my pregnant-for-the-first-time-at-forty sister who's gone totally hormonal.As if this weren't enough, who should also be back in town but Max Cooper, the former high school football star, who is my teenage son's father. And now he wants to date me?!Who ever thought that so many new horizons and second chances would open for me during one long, hot Texas summer?Kate