Heroes

Colton’s Covert Challenge - Tara Taylor Quinn

A pretend pairing of necessity...turned very real!

Detective Wyatt Colton has edged unbelievably close to unmasking the drug kingpin terrorising his North Dakota town. But could this fearsome killer be connected to Red Grove’s mayor — the best friend Wyatt’s ever had? To help clear his foster brother’s name, Wyatt proffers an unusual proposal to the case’s secret weapon, no-nonsense financial wizard Mia Ralstin: go undercover with him — as his girlfriend! Pretty soon, the pairing’s far from make-believe. But so is the danger they’re facing...

K-9 Evidence - Linda O. Johnston

He and his K-9 must protect a PI...before she gets herself killed.

Justin Kemplar specialises in training K-9 police dogs and service dogs. When hired by PI Macie Addler to provide a service dog for her injured dad, Justin feels strongly attracted to her. But Macie’s dad is an ex-cop injured during a violent crime. And with the police making little progress, Macie’s determined to investigate on her own. As a former cop, Justin is concerned for Macie’s safety. But since he can’t dissuade her, he and his K-9 Rascal must risk everything to keep her safe.

The Final Victim - Carla Cassidy

They have to get him...before he gets her.

Sawyer Thompson left her job with the Kansas City PD to start a new life in a small town. As colleagues, she and Chief of Police Dallas Calloway are a perfect fit — as long as they can resist their instant attraction. When the serial killer they’re tracking makes Sawyer his target, Dallas makes her feel safe in a way she hasn’t in a long time. But trusting him with her life doesn’t mean she trusts him with her heart and whatever happens between them, they still have a monster to stop...together.

Cold Case Countdown - Amber Leigh Williams

One death. One disappearance. Two lives shattered...

Decades ago, Shatter Pointe’s residents suspected Violet Montecito of arson and ran her out of town. Now, caught in the crosshairs of Appalachia’s most twisted serial killer, she finds protection in the arms of her childhood best friend, rogue FBI agent Rowan Pedlac. As the past and present collide, Violet returns to Shatter Pointe to search for the truth behind her brother’s disappearance. Meanwhile, Rowan has his own cold case to solve — his brother’s death. But as he and Violet put together all the pieces, will the demons of their past threaten their lives...and their second chance at love?

One death. One disappearance. Two lives shattered...

Decades ago, Shatter Pointe’s residents suspected Violet Montecito of arson and ran her out of town. Now, caught in the crosshairs of Appalachia’s most twisted serial killer, she finds protection in the arms of her childhood best friend, rogue FBI agent Rowan Pedlac. As the past and present collide, Violet returns to Shatter Pointe to search for the truth behind her brother’s disappearance. Meanwhile, Rowan has his own cold case to solve — his brother’s death. But as he and Violet put together all the pieces, will the demons of their past threaten their lives...and their second chance at love?

In a town ruled by loyalty and fear, truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.

Raiden Wilde’s quiet life is thrown into chaos when a dispute places him in the crosshairs of the law. The reclusive rancher is no criminal — and unexpected ally Sydney St. John will help him prove it, even if it means exposing her ‘golden boy’ cousin. But someone is willing to kill to keep her family’s secrets, even as Raiden and Sydney navigate a minefield of lies, loyalty and danger. With Sydney’s sheriff father watching their every move and her cousin growing more desperate, proving his innocence could cost Raiden everything.

They have to get him...before he gets her.

Sawyer Thompson left her job with the Kansas City PD to start a new life in a small town. As colleagues, she and Chief of Police Dallas Calloway are a perfect fit — as long as they can resist their instant attraction. When the serial killer they’re tracking makes Sawyer his target, Dallas makes her feel safe in a way she hasn’t in a long time. But trusting him with her life doesn’t mean she trusts him with her heart and whatever happens between them, they still have a monster to stop...together.

He’s never talked about his past...but she’s also keeping secrets.

Deputy JT Hayes’s plans to propose to Kate Ballard are postponed when Vivienne Holloway arrives in town, seeking his protection in Walsh Creek. At fifteen, JT made a promise to Vivienne and he can’t refuse her. Kate recognises Vivienne’s name from that hidden time in her life and feels JT’s being drawn into a trap. When he discovers Kate has put herself in danger by following him, JT investigates to reveal who is behind the threat. And as deep secrets are exposed, JT wonders if he really knows the woman he loves.

He and his K-9 must protect a PI...before she gets herself killed.

Justin Kemplar specialises in training K-9 police dogs and service dogs. When hired by PI Macie Addler to provide a service dog for her injured dad, Justin feels strongly attracted to her. But Macie’s dad is an ex-cop injured during a violent crime. And with the police making little progress, Macie’s determined to investigate on her own. As a former cop, Justin is concerned for Macie’s safety. But since he can’t dissuade her, he and his K-9 Rascal must risk everything to keep her safe.

A pretend pairing of necessity...turned very real!

Detective Wyatt Colton has edged unbelievably close to unmasking the drug kingpin terrorising his North Dakota town. But could this fearsome killer be connected to Red Grove’s mayor — the best friend Wyatt’s ever had? To help clear his foster brother’s name, Wyatt proffers an unusual proposal to the case’s secret weapon, no-nonsense financial wizard Mia Ralstin: go undercover with him — as his girlfriend! Pretty soon, the pairing’s far from make-believe. But so is the danger they’re facing...

Deception At Walsh Creek - B. J. Daniels

He’s never talked about his past...but she’s also keeping secrets.

Deputy JT Hayes’s plans to propose to Kate Ballard are postponed when Vivienne Holloway arrives in town, seeking his protection in Walsh Creek. At fifteen, JT made a promise to Vivienne and he can’t refuse her. Kate recognises Vivienne’s name from that hidden time in her life and feels JT’s being drawn into a trap. When he discovers Kate has put herself in danger by following him, JT investigates to reveal who is behind the threat. And as deep secrets are exposed, JT wonders if he really knows the woman he loves.

Betrayal At Close Range - Barb Han

In a town ruled by loyalty and fear, truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.

Raiden Wilde’s quiet life is thrown into chaos when a dispute places him in the crosshairs of the law. The reclusive rancher is no criminal — and unexpected ally Sydney St. John will help him prove it, even if it means exposing her ‘golden boy’ cousin. But someone is willing to kill to keep her family’s secrets, even as Raiden and Sydney navigate a minefield of lies, loyalty and danger. With Sydney’s sheriff father watching their every move and her cousin growing more desperate, proving his innocence could cost Raiden everything.

Yuletide Stalker In Big Sky - Juno Rushdan

He’s going to protect her and it may cost them both their lives.

After drawing the attention of a serial killer, FBI consultant Autumn Stratton barely survives his attack. Hiding away in a small Montana town, she is almost feeling secure...until the murders start again. When investigator Declan Hart realises his secret crush Autumn is somehow connected to the new, brutal crimes, his only thought is to protect her. But Autumn knows her stalker won’t rest until she’s his. If she allows Declan to get too close he may pay a price she’s not willing to risk. Yet how can she stop him?

Cold Case Reunion - Nichole Severn

What if her memory of him...never comes back?

Suddenly back in Cold Hollow after missing for eighteen months, Lainey Kelly is traumatised and suffering from amnesia. Her husband, forensic investigator Baxter Kelley, is determined to remind her of their marriage so they can start over...until Brett Marner appears in town, claiming Lainey is his wife and the mother of his son. To possess her completely, the would-be spouse abducts and holds her hostage. Lainey and Baxter’s second chance might end before it started...unless Baxter can rescue Lainey and prove his identity — before she breathes her last breath.

K-9 Tracker - Caridad Piñeiro

Cold cases are their specialty. But will he and his K9 partner succeed this time?

Solving the alleged murder of Nicky Garcia’s father means investigating a decades-old mystery. K9 handler Cisco Alvarez is prepared for the task as he can’t help but believe Nicky’s plea that her father was no deserter. As Cisco’s accomplished tracker hound Havana scents out clues impossible to ignore, they discover multiple deaths linked to cases involving former military installations. Uncovering the truth may mean the downfall of some particularly dangerous people. But Nicky and Cisco want to find justice for one.

Fatal Connection - Katie Mettner

He won’t let the past expose her to a killer.

Conquering adversity has made Declan Moss a formidable foe. Now the cybersecurity investigator is locked in a race against time to solve a dangerous data breach at his ex-lover’s startup. With escalating attacks on Brooke Hughes’s life, Declan faces off against an enemy turning an intricate case of corporate intrigue into a deadly game of cat and mouse. To survive, Declan and Brooke must put their past behind them and work together to obliterate the threat — before a three-time killer can complete a terrifying agenda.

He won’t let the past expose her to a killer.

Conquering adversity has made Declan Moss a formidable foe. Now the cybersecurity investigator is locked in a race against time to solve a dangerous data breach at his ex-lover’s startup. With escalating attacks on Brooke Hughes’s life, Declan faces off against an enemy turning an intricate case of corporate intrigue into a deadly game of cat and mouse. To survive, Declan and Brooke must put their past behind them and work together to obliterate the threat — before a three-time killer can complete a terrifying agenda.

Yuletide Protection Detail & Christmas Revenge Target - Lynette Eason and Leonora Worth

Christmas takes a lethal turn in these two exciting Colorado K-9 Unit novellas.

Pregnant Patty Matthews is on the run from a crime family determined to take her baby and her best shot at safety is K-9 trainer Christian Dane. Together, they face a race against time and the elements to escape from dangerous foes in Lynette Eason’s Yuletide Protection Detail. And in Lenora Worth’s Christmas Revenge Target, tech analyst Eva Gomez joins forces with K-9 trainer Jacob Wexley to stop a vengeful enemy from her past. When the task force Christmas party is threatened, Eva and Jacob must act quickly to thwart a criminal’s deadly plan.

Ambushed At Christmas - Amity Steffen

An innocent life hangs in the balance.

When Officer Marc Hanson responds to a routine call, he never expects to walk into a hail of gunfire — or for the gunmen to go after his niece. Now he’s forced to flee into the brutal Wyoming winter with his orphaned niece and her guardian, Kate Jennings — his ex-girlfriend — to uncover who wants them silenced and why. But as danger closes in, Marc discovers a chilling conspiracy tied to his sister and brother-in-law’s mysterious deaths. Can he outsmart a powerful enemy and deliver justice...or will this Christmas be their last?

Undercover Defender - Maggie K. Black

A child is in danger...and a man with no memories is his only hope.

Military Investigator Darius Ezra barely survives a deadly explosion while trying to warn detective Blake Murphy and her son about the threat against them. Despite amnesia clouding his mind, Darius is determined to help single mum Blake protect her child from the enemy that killed her husband. When her toddler Bobby is kidnapped, they must navigate the treacherous Canadian wilderness to save him and recover the confidential files that made them targets. Darius’s missing memories hold the key to their survival — but uncovering them could prove fatal...

Cold Case Killer Connection - Sharee Stover

Two unsolved crimes. One deadly link.

When true-crime author Asher Holland finds his missing sister’s photo among a murder victim’s belongings, his search for answers turns dangerous when he’s attacked. Someone will do anything to keep the cold case buried. Iowa Special Agent Trista Bridgewater and her K-9 partner step in, rescuing Asher from harm and teaming up to uncover the truth. But as they dig deeper, the investigation grows more perilous with every lead drawing them into carefully set traps. As secrets emerge, Asher and Trista must stay one step ahead of a killer who will go to any lengths to ensure the past stays hidden.

K-9 Rocky Mountain Rescue - Kate Angelo

A K-9 and his handler must outrun killers and a treacherous storm.

After witnessing a plane crash in the icy Colorado mountains, search and rescue volunteer Stella Park and her K-9 partner, Oscar, discover two survivors — a deaf toddler and a man who violently attacks her. Protecting the child from being kidnapped, Stella fends off the assailant with the timely arrival of Sheriff Lincoln Riley. But the boy’s identity and the reason he’s being targeted remain a mystery. As a fierce storm looms and the threats intensify, Stella and Lincoln must work together to shield the boy from those determined to take him — no matter the cost.

The Marshal’s Key Witness - Dana R. Lynn

She heard something she shouldn’t...now she’s running for her life.

Research analyst Samantha Gentry and her daughter Katelyn are rescued by Deputy US Marshal Parker Gates, escaping hired killers by mere moments. After overhearing her boss confess to murder, Samantha becomes the key to exposing a dangerous conspiracy. To stay alive, they go into hiding in Amish country, posing as a family — but danger follows their every step. With ruthless enemies closing in and no one to trust, Samantha and Parker must depend on each other to avoid capture. As they fight to expose the truth, their survival hinges on stopping those determined to silence them for good.

Undercover Defender - Maggie K. Black

A child is in danger...and a man with no memories is his only hope.

Military Investigator Darius Ezra barely survives a deadly explosion while trying to warn detective Blake Murphy and her son about the threat against them. Despite amnesia clouding his mind, Darius is determined to help single mum Blake protect her child from the enemy that killed her husband. When her toddler Bobby is kidnapped, they must navigate the treacherous Canadian wilderness to save him and recover the confidential files that made them targets. Darius’s missing memories hold the key to their survival — but uncovering them could prove fatal...

Cold Case Killer Connection - Sharee Stover

Two unsolved crimes. One deadly link.

When true-crime author Asher Holland finds his missing sister’s photo among a murder victim’s belongings, his search for answers turns dangerous when he’s attacked. Someone will do anything to keep the cold case buried. Iowa Special Agent Trista Bridgewater and her K-9 partner step in, rescuing Asher from harm and teaming up to uncover the truth. But as they dig deeper, the investigation grows more perilous with every lead drawing them into carefully set traps. As secrets emerge, Asher and Trista must stay one step ahead of a killer who will go to any lengths to ensure the past stays hidden.

Cold cases are their specialty. But will he and his K9 partner succeed this time?

Solving the alleged murder of Nicky Garcia’s father means investigating a decades-old mystery. K9 handler Cisco Alvarez is prepared for the task as he can’t help but believe Nicky’s plea that her father was no deserter. As Cisco’s accomplished tracker hound Havana scents out clues impossible to ignore, they discover multiple deaths linked to cases involving former military installations. Uncovering the truth may mean the downfall of some particularly dangerous people. But Nicky and Cisco want to find justice for one.

K-9 Rocky Mountain Rescue - Kate Angelo

A K-9 and his handler must outrun killers and a treacherous storm.

After witnessing a plane crash in the icy Colorado mountains, search and rescue volunteer Stella Park and her K-9 partner, Oscar, discover two survivors — a deaf toddler and a man who violently attacks her. Protecting the child from being kidnapped, Stella fends off the assailant with the timely arrival of Sheriff Lincoln Riley. But the boy’s identity and the reason he’s being targeted remain a mystery. As a fierce storm looms and the threats intensify, Stella and Lincoln must work together to shield the boy from those determined to take him — no matter the cost.

The Marshal’s Key Witness - Dana R. Lynn

She heard something she shouldn’t...now she’s running for her life.

Research analyst Samantha Gentry and her daughter Katelyn are rescued by Deputy US Marshal Parker Gates, escaping hired killers by mere moments. After overhearing her boss confess to murder, Samantha becomes the key to exposing a dangerous conspiracy. To stay alive, they go into hiding in Amish country, posing as a family — but danger follows their every step. With ruthless enemies closing in and no one to trust, Samantha and Parker must depend on each other to avoid capture. As they fight to expose the truth, their survival hinges on stopping those determined to silence them for good.

What if her memory of him...never comes back?

Suddenly back in Cold Hollow after missing for eighteen months, Lainey Kelly is traumatised and suffering from amnesia. Her husband, forensic investigator Baxter Kelley, is determined to remind her of their marriage so they can start over...until Brett Marner appears in town, claiming Lainey is his wife and the mother of his son. To possess her completely, the would-be spouse abducts and holds her hostage. Lainey and Baxter’s second chance might end before it started...unless Baxter can rescue Lainey and prove his identity — before she breathes her last breath.

He’s going to protect her and it may cost them both their lives.

After drawing the attention of a serial killer, FBI consultant Autumn Stratton barely survives his attack. Hiding away in a small Montana town, she is almost feeling secure...until the murders start again. When investigator Declan Hart realises his secret crush Autumn is somehow connected to the new, brutal crimes, his only thought is to protect her. But Autumn knows her stalker won’t rest until she’s his. If she allows Declan to get too close he may pay a price she’s not willing to risk. Yet how can she stop him?

Yuletide Protection Detail & Christmas Revenge Target - Lynette Eason and Leonora Worth

Christmas takes a lethal turn in these two exciting Colorado K-9 Unit novellas.

Pregnant Patty Matthews is on the run from a crime family determined to take her baby and her best shot at safety is K-9 trainer Christian Dane. Together, they face a race against time and the elements to escape from dangerous foes in Lynette Eason’s Yuletide Protection Detail. And in Lenora Worth’s Christmas Revenge Target, tech analyst Eva Gomez joins forces with K-9 trainer Jacob Wexley to stop a vengeful enemy from her past. When the task force Christmas party is threatened, Eva and Jacob must act quickly to thwart a criminal’s deadly plan.

Ambushed At Christmas - Amity Steffen

An innocent life hangs in the balance.

When Officer Marc Hanson responds to a routine call, he never expects to walk into a hail of gunfire — or for the gunmen to go after his niece. Now he’s forced to flee into the brutal Wyoming winter with his orphaned niece and her guardian, Kate Jennings — his ex-girlfriend — to uncover who wants them silenced and why. But as danger closes in, Marc discovers a chilling conspiracy tied to his sister and brother-in-law’s mysterious deaths. Can he outsmart a powerful enemy and deliver justice...or will this Christmas be their last?

Colton In The Crossfire - Veronica Forand

Protecting her from danger...has become more than a job.

Despite the threats against attorney Kelly Colton, she believes her father’s being overprotective by hiring bodyguard Jack Spencer. So she refuses his services. But when a truck forces her off the road almost killing her, it’s Jack who saves her. Now he’s staying close and moving into Kelly’s house, as they pretend he’s her new boyfriend. The attraction they both feel is overwhelming, but Jack must remain professional with Kelly’s life at stake. Jack knows how to protect people from danger...but how can he guard against losing his heart?

Operation K-9 Sanctuary - Justine Davis

Saving dogs...makes them the target.

After losing everything he once loved, pilot Sam Hawkins never imagined a dog would save his life. But when Lindsay Wayne, founder of the Every Dog sanctuary, needs emergency help, Sam agrees and finds himself falling for each pup they rescue...and their fearless saviour. Working together sparks instant electricity and protecting animals becomes the balm his wounded soul needed. But their daring missions soon attract the attention of some very bad people. Now, the man who once rejected being called a hero will accept his fate if it means doing everything possible to keep Lindsay — and their furry cargo — out of someone’s evil clutches.

Holiday Bodyguard - Danielle M. Haas

A woman in danger at Christmas. A bodyguard promising safety.

Someone is threatening Molly Gantz this holiday season and Ben Bessler doesn’t like it one bit. Despite Molly’s insistence that she isn’t afraid, Ben vows to be her bodyguard. Yet in order to find out who’s trying to hurt her, Ben needs Molly to trust him with her darkest secret, the one that brought her to Wyoming in the first place. Until now, Ben’s been able to keep his attraction to the beautiful, but mysterious, woman to himself. But with danger stalking her every move, Molly finally confesses her own feelings for Ben...ones he plans to explore as long as he can keep them both alive.

Battling The Flames - Dana Nussio

He’ll fight fire with fire to protect the ones he loves.

The search for a deadly arsonist becomes personal for Scott Ingram after his grandmother is injured in a blaze that mimics recent fires terrorising his Michigan town. The firefighter’s family isn’t the only target of a cunning psychopath. Delaney Malone’s past has stalked her and her sister to this place where they’d hoped for second chances. But the arson is a smoke screen to conceal decades-old secrets. Now Scott’s fighting harder than ever to protect Delaney and their families from an obsessed killer igniting an inferno that could consume everyone in its path...

He’ll fight fire with fire to protect the ones he loves.

The search for a deadly arsonist becomes personal for Scott Ingram after his grandmother is injured in a blaze that mimics recent fires terrorising his Michigan town. The firefighter’s family isn’t the only target of a cunning psychopath. Delaney Malone’s past has stalked her and her sister to this place where they’d hoped for second chances. But the arson is a smoke screen to conceal decades-old secrets. Now Scott’s fighting harder than ever to protect Delaney and their families from an obsessed killer igniting an inferno that could consume everyone in its path...

A woman in danger at Christmas. A bodyguard promising safety.

Someone is threatening Molly Gantz this holiday season and Ben Bessler doesn’t like it one bit. Despite Molly’s insistence that she isn’t afraid, Ben vows to be her bodyguard. Yet in order to find out who’s trying to hurt her, Ben needs Molly to trust him with her darkest secret, the one that brought her to Wyoming in the first place. Until now, Ben’s been able to keep his attraction to the beautiful, but mysterious, woman to himself. But with danger stalking her every move, Molly finally confesses her own feelings for Ben...ones he plans to explore as long as he can keep them both alive.

Saving dogs...makes them the target.

After losing everything he once loved, pilot Sam Hawkins never imagined a dog would save his life. But when Lindsay Wayne, founder of the Every Dog sanctuary, needs emergency help, Sam agrees and finds himself falling for each pup they rescue...and their fearless saviour. Working together sparks instant electricity and protecting animals becomes the balm his wounded soul needed. But their daring missions soon attract the attention of some very bad people. Now, the man who once rejected being called a hero will accept his fate if it means doing everything possible to keep Lindsay — and their furry cargo — out of someone’s evil clutches.