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Hunted


Laura Marie Altom - 2005
    But when the criminal escapes, Joe has no option other than hiding on a remote North Pacific island. He leads a solitary life, mourning his wife and the daughter he left behind to keep her safe. Joe's peace is broken when a female U.S. Marshal appears on his beach, claiming she's there to protect him before Tsun-Chung's new trial. Should he trust her or go with his gut feeling that all is not as it seems? Can this couple save each other, or will they end up being hunted? **This story is part of the U.S. Marshals series but is a standalone read. Titles in the U.S. Marshals series: Hunted--Available now! Chased--Coming soon! Prey--Coming Soon! *********************************************** Other Exciting Laura Marie Altom Titles: SEAL Team: Holiday Heroes Christmas Cookie Baby--Available now! Happy New Year, Baby--Available now! Be My Valentine, Baby--Available now! Saint Patrick's Baby--Available now! Easter Bunny Baby--Available now! Big Bang Baby--Coming soon! *********************************************** SEAL Team: Disavowed ROGUE--Available now! OUTCAST--Available now! SHUNNED--Available now! EXILED--Available now! RENEGADE—Available now! FORSAKEN--Available now! SCORNED--Available Now! To be first to learn about Laura Marie’s new releases, follow her profile on Amazon and BookBub! For exclusive excerpts and VIP prizes, join Laura Marie's newsletter at lauramariealtom.com!

Colt


Leigh Duncan - 2014
     Her job as head cook gives widowed mom Emma Shane the chance to provide a permanent home for her daughter...until Colt swaggers into her domain. More than soup simmers in the kitchen while Colt and Emma work to recreate lost family recipes, but Emma guards against the man whose tumbleweed existence threatens both her heart and the stable life she wants to provide for her daughter.. Will the Circle P’s beautiful new cook tempt a wandering cowboy to do the impossible—put down roots? *This book was previously published in 2014.

Royal Brides Trilogy Bundle


Lucy Monroe - 2006
    (See individual title listings for descriptions of each book.) Harlequin Presents: Seduction and Passion Guaranteed!

The Other Side of Us


Sarah Mayberry - 2013
    Ever since Oliver's new-neighbor gestures were met with unfriendly responses, he's decided to keep his distance. After all, he's in this seaside town to get his life on track again. That doesn't include working hard to get on Mackenzie's good side—no matter how intriguing she may be. His intentions are put to the test, however, when his dog becomes infatuated with hers. The two crafty canines do their best to break down the barriers between the properties. And where the dogs go…, well, the humans must follow! It doesn't take long for a powerful attraction to build between Oliver and Mackenzie. They soon discover that the worst of first impressions can lead to the best possible outcomes….

Raven's Prey


Stephanie James - 1983
    Running for her life, Honor Knight is tracked by mercenary Judd Raven, who's been hired by two men claiming to be Honor's brother and father. Reissue.

Stranded with Her Ex


Jill Sorenson - 2011
    Until she finds out her ex-husband is leading the research team. World-famous shark expert Sean Carmichael has only grown more ruggedly appealing in the time they were apart...the passion between them more intense than ever. But how could Daniela forgive Sean for betraying her when she needed him most?Sean had come to the remote Farallon Islandsto study killer sharks. Now a real killer is on the loose, threatening the woman he's never stopped loving. And this time, he knows he can't walk away. Marooned together during a deadly storm, Sean vows to go to hell and back to save Daniela...and for the chance to begin again.

Wife for a Week


Kelly Hunter - 2007
    She needs the money, and Nicholas has determined some strict rules for their week together. Rule No. 1: Displays of affection in public only. Keeping their hands on each other in public turns out to be surprisingly easy. It's keeping them off in private that's the problem. Hallie is falling for Nicholas, but will Nicholas make his contract wife his real-life bride?

The Celebrity Doctor's Proposal


Sarah Morgan - 2005
    Sam McKenna left his hometown, he landed a prime-time slot on TV. Medical Matters is now top of the ratings, and it's all because of caring, sharing Dr. Sam. Now Sam's been roped in to be Dr. Anna Riggs's locum for the summer-so he's dragged his film crew along with him, too. Anna's furious-drop dead gorgeous Dr. Sam hasn't been near a real patient in four years! When she realises that Sam's caring attitude is not simply a camera trick, Anna starts falling for him. But would Sam ever be happy to swap his celebrity life for a Cornish harbour?

In Self Defense


Debra Webb - 2019
    But Audrey fears that finding the killer will mean exposing the family secret she desperately needs to stay buried. She’ll do whatever she has to in order to protect those she loves. No matter what happens…or how hot things get with Colt.

Diana Palmer Duets, #5: Bound by a Promise / Passion Flower


Diana Palmer - 1990
    Then a strange and unavoidable accident brought their lives together. Though Garet never suspected the truth, Katherine ached with the knowledge that she was the woman who had cost him his sight. She was indebted to Garet in a way that could never be repayed, she realized. Not by her endless hours of work as his assistant, or by her caring and companionship...Not even by her boundless love. PASSION FLOWER: As a successful New York interior designer, Jennifer King led a hectic, fast-paced life. So when a sudden illness cost her her job, she jumped at the chance of a working vacation at a Texas ranch. But life with Everett Culhane, the brooding, dark-eyed owner of the Circle C Ranch, was not easy. According to him, their lives were two worlds apart. But when he took her in his arms and branded her lips with his, Jennifer knew that she must make this headstrong cowboy her own.

A Year and a Day


Inglath Cooper - 2018
    Audrey Colby has the life most women dream of… Too bad it’s all a facade. Her seemingly devoted husband is really a monster. Their high-society “friends” protect his ugly secrets. The mansion they live in is just a gilded prison for her and her son, Sammy. Everything hinges on escape. One day, Audrey decides she and her son need to leave. She’s had enough. If only Nicholas would stop interfering.Former state prosecutor Nicholas Wakefield has seen his share of violence perpetrated against women. He knows there are some injustices he can’t make right, like the unsolved rape and murder of his teenage sister. He failed her. But he won’t fail Audrey…Originally published in 2005.

Twins for the Billionaire


Sarah M. Anderson - 2017
    Working for real estate tycoon Eric Jenner is the perfect solution. But her childhood buddy is all grown up now…and tempting as hell. Surely one unforgettable night of passion wouldn't hurt? After that, they can go back to being all business! But Eric doesn't agree that they should put their red-hot romance on ice. He can't deny his connection to Sofia's adorable twins—or his consuming desire for their mother. What will it take to convince her that he's playing for keeps?

The Greek Boss's Bride


Chantelle Shaw - 2006
    But Nik onlysees Kezia as his efficient assistant.But Kezia's dreams become reality when theybegin a passionate affair. Wined, dined andseduced by Nik during long Mediterraneannights, Kezia almost forgets the secret reasonwhy their relationship can't last--untilNik proposes....

The Trouble with Joe / Someone Like Her


Emilie Richards - 1994
    They'd gotten married quickly and moved to an idyllic small town. They'd bought a crumbling shack in the middle of nowhere and turned it into a home. In the yard, Joe had built a tree house for the half-dozen kids he knew they'd have. Except that the tree house remained empty. Their home echoed with silence. And Joe started staying at work later and later. So Sam decided it was time to find a new dream. She might never hold her own baby, but she could love a child who needed her desperately—and she knew just the one. But first she had to convince Joe that their dreams of parenthood could come true.

Home Fires


Barbara Delinsky - 1983
    But when she first lays eyes on Mark Birmingham, she just can't help herself. In a moment of passion, she spends a wildly romantic night in this handsome stranger's arms—in the very hotel that is her heart and her home. If that weren't awkward enough, it turns out that Mark is the architect for the Hunt Foundation's children's hospital, which makes Deanna his boss. If they hope to work together, Mark and Deanna will need to cool off before they ignite a scandal. But even if the sign on the hotel room door says "Do Not Disturb", the home fires are still burning…and hearts are ablaze.Previously published as Beyond Fantasy by Billie Douglass