Intrigue Recommendations

Witness To Murder - Debra Webb

Just one look...shattered her life.

It was worse than the date from Hell. Teacher Leah Gerard waited hours for the man...until she saw his bloody body being dragged away. Did she imagine it? The police believe she did, as there’s no body to corroborate her story. Then Leah becomes their prime murder suspect. Determined to find the truth, Leah hires ace investigator Owen Walker, who delves into every possibility while protecting – and captivating – Leah. But when her longtime roommate disappears, troubling questions and danger follow. Who wants Leah charged with murder? And who wants her dead?

Big Sky Slayer - Juno Rushdan

Can he protect a cop willing to risk her life against a killer?

When the bullets start flying, Winter Stratton’s only mission is to apprehend the rampaging shooter before more people die. When it’s over, the woman who gave up a big-city badge to protect her Montana town now owes her life to investigating attorney Chance Reyes. Fighting their attraction while trying to take down a sniper tests them both to their limits. But with the trail going cold and too many suspects, Winter and Chance are up against a killer who now has them in the crosshairs.

High Country Escape - Cindi Myers

She’s looking for a new start...if only her past will allow it.

Roxanne Byrne moved to Eagle Mountain for a fresh start. But when her car’s forced off the road, she recognises her attacker as the kidnapper who imprisoned her as a child. Rescued by Dalton Ames, the two are instantly drawn to each other. Her traumatic past makes Roxanne cautious and when her house is broken into, Dalton convinces Roxanne to stay with his family for protection. As their attachment deepens, Dalton’s determined to keep Roxanne safe. But then a child disappears...and finding the predator quickly becomes crucial.

Fatal Deception - Nicole Helm

He wants her and someone wants her dead.

When Audra Young walks into his office, Detective Copeland Bennett is surprised that this cool, self-assured rancher is asking for his help. At first, he assumes that the urn full of human remains delivered to her house was just a macabre mistake. But as the threats against her life become more chilling, he realises that she needs protection — protection he’s determined to provide. But it’s going to take a deep dive into her family’s hidden past and all of Copeland’s skills as an investigator to identify Audra’s ruthless antagonist...

Cold Case K-9 - Caridad Piñeiro

Only a competent K9 and her handler could find her sister’s killer.

CBI Agent Gabriella Ruiz is convinced a missing hiker is a reemerging serial killer’s next victim. Believing she’s too close to the case, the Bureau refuses to follow her hunch. Luckily, Gabriella finds unexpected help in Crooked Pass Security’s unique investigative team. Expert tracker Diego Rodriguez and his faithful K-9, Poppy, go searching for clues from the ground up. But when the killer focuses on Gabriella, Diego — and Poppy — must keep her safe from the killer’s dangerous grasp.

Protective Lawman - Janie Crouch

Protecting her once cost him everything. Now danger has found her again.

Deputy Bailey Masters doesn’t want her former mentor Aaron Ward’s help. But when she’s threatened by those she thought she could trust, the former-cop-turned-carpenter doesn’t hesitate to hide her. To offer sanctuary while she heals. Last time Bailey was in danger, Aaron did the unthinkable to her career. He vows this time will be different, even as their safety is under attack. Because only by winning her trust can they resolve their lingering feelings...and end the corruption they’ve uncovered before those at the top silence them both.

Targeting The Sheriff - B.J. Daniels

He’d sacrificed himself to protect her...now she’s in real danger.

Because of his dark past, Sheriff Max Lander believed he was doing Goldie Shaw a favour by breaking up with her. But when Goldie puts her beloved café up for sale and starts showing interest in newcomer Donovan Cole, Max begins to regret his decision. Then he discovers that Donovan and the café’s purchaser are connected with a mob kingpin. And he’s convinced Goldie has put herself in danger. Goldie wants no part of Max, but he’s determined to keep her safe — no matter the cost.

Explosive Evidence - Cindi Myers

Together, can they stop an explosive threat from destroying innocent lives?

After Connor Donaldson’s K-9 uncovers the theft of deadly explosives, the ski patrol captain must track down the culprits before a bomb is detonated. He’s reluctantly partnered with FBI special agent Stacy McCrae, who needs his help to infiltrate a possible terrorist cell. Stacy can’t let anything get in the way of her first solo assignment, including the attractive former Army Ranger whose rescue dog already adores her. But when an explosion triggers an avalanche, Stacy and Connor race to stop the ski resort from becoming a killing ground...

Texas Baby Rescue - Delores Fossen

Can they save two abducted infants and catch a killer?

A frantic call sends Texas Deputy Judson Docherty racing to the Horseshoe Ranch, where a pair of twin baby girls are missing. So is Addie Jensen. Rescuing the orphaned newborns in her care is the foster mother’s sole mission. But the abduction is only the beginning of a sinister plot that forces Judson and Addie to put aside their painful pasts to catch the culprit. As new threats — and secrets — surface, they must fight the attraction that’s drawing them dangerously closer...and a killer who won’t stop until they’re both out of the picture.

The Disappearance - Amanda Stevens

To find her brother...they must first find a killer.

‘I need you. Hurry!’ It’s the worrisome text from her brother Connor that brings criminal analyst Claire Tinsley to picturesque San Miguel, Texas. There she’s stunned to find her brother has vanished without a trace. Could he have murdered his employer and gone on the run? Claire refuses to believe it, and finds help searching for evidence from Ben Dornan, an undercover federal agent posing as a former cop. As they retrace Connor’s steps, Claire becomes intrigued yet distrustful of the attractive man she believes is a cop. But she’s thoroughly shaken by a revelation that connects her to Connor and Ben...and puts a target on her back.

Murder At Lava Point - Nichole Severn

He’d do anything to keep her safe. Including reining in his true feelings.

Ranger Aslen Woods just needed Murray Simpson to stop being overprotective. The Zion National Park investigator didn’t want his childhood friend involved in anything dangerous. But after a blaze was set to cover up a murder, park firefighter Aslen found herself on the case, an overly concerned Murray at her side. When the killer decided to make both rangers pawns in his deadly game, Murray’s gaze suddenly felt more intense than secure. Would this case bring them unexpectedly closer, only to potentially tear them apart...forever?

Stalked In The Mountains - Danica Winters

She’s sworn she’d never return home...until she needs a hideout.

Actress Scarlett Leafletter’s ex-agent is stalking her. Concealing her identity, she and her assistant hide out at her estranged family’s resort ranch. The new guest annoys cowboy Miles Miller, despite his powerful attraction to her. Scarlett’s also drawn to Miles, but both are wary of trusting one another. As they navigate their conflicted feelings, Scarlett’s past catches up to her, endangering those around her. Then Scarlett’s assistant and Miles’s brother disappear. And Scarlett must reveal everything. Now, trusting each other is the only way to save those they love.

Explosive Threat - Janice Kay Johnson

They’re after a vengeful bomber...and risking their own lives.

After saving a federal judge from a concealed explosive device, wounded Detective Roanne Engle wakes up in the hospital to face intense questioning by handsome FBI agent Nolan Cantrell. To solve the mystery of the bomber’s identity, the workaholic Fed decides to partner with the smart, determined local cop. Because the bomber isn’t done; now the accidental heroine who foiled his attack becomes his target. Nolan is moved to protect her. When terror stalks the town the investigators focus on a hostile cult...and their strict professional teamwork yields to mutual passion.

Deadly Security Breach - Katie Mettner

A deadly global threat locks two women in a race against time.

When Iris Knowles is recruited to restore a hacked computer system, she’s afraid the traumatic brain injury that compromised her vision will keep her from completing the job she was trained to do. But the cyber security expert’s first sight of scientist Rebecca Roth instantly quells her fears, and sparks fly between the two of them. Iris and Bec both share a similar feeling of not belonging anywhere, and must now work together on a life-and-death mission. Can the two women help each other overcome their fears and stop a deadly virus from destroying humankind?

A Death At The Wedding - Tyler Anne Snell

She needs him...to object to her marriage.

They were inseparable as kids. So when Eve returns to Seven Roads asking detective Darius Williams to stop her fake wedding, he’s confused — more so when a dead body is found in the church lobby. Now there’s a murder to solve and reason for Darius to protect his best friend from a series of attacks. As their investigation proceeds, the detective grows closer to the woman to whom he owes his life. He’ll break any rule to save her from a deadly conspiracy plotted by a powerful enemy.

Carnival Cold Case - R. Barri Flowers

His mind should be on the case but he can’t stop thinking of her.

When Stefanie Nguyen discovers a dead body at the annual Founder’s Day celebration, Police Detective Campbell Sawyer picks up the case. Could the murder be related to a cold case his father worked? Or to a sinister cult? Despite his goal of keeping things strictly business, Campbell is deeply drawn to Stefanie as he investigates the mystery. Can he keep her safe as the danger escalates?

Murder In Dark Waters - Carla Cassidy

They’re hunting a killer but the bayou keeps its secrets.

Angelique Santori has vowed that she’ll find her mother’s murderer. When Chief of Police Daniel LeCroix asks her to let the police handle things, they reach an agreement: she’ll go back to her life if he gives her updates on the case. But Daniel isn’t the only one who wants Angelique to stop digging...after she barely escapes a vicious attack, he’s even more insistent that she stay out of his case. She can’t deny that she’s attracted to him, but once her own life is on the line, she asks herself if she’s finally found a man she can trust.

Danger Zone - Cindi Myers

Can two K-9s and their handlers rescue a kidnapped child in the snowy wilderness?

When a young boy is abducted from a Rocky Mountain ski resort, Lily Alton and her K-9 join a dangerous search-and-rescue mission. Ski patrol captain Scott Linden doesn’t think Lily is ready to become part of his elite team. But as they battle the elements together, Lily shows incredible strength under fire...and an unlikely attraction blooms. With their survival skills put to the test, Scott and Lily track a killer through treacherous terrain in a frantic race to find the missing child before it’s too late.

Conard County: Lethal Homecoming - Rachel Lee

She’s come home to stop her nightmares. He’s protecting her from new ones.

Returning home is supposed to help Detective Seana McTiernan lay her past to rest. Instead, it’s made her a target. Yet having Jason Carlyle live just across the street gives her an unexpected sense of security. Especially since confronting the tragedy that occurred fifteen years ago has uncovered long-buried secrets. As Jason goes from neighbour to protector, Seana is determined to solve the mystery that upended her world. Will her homecoming provide closure to the cold case or create two new victims?

Eyewitness In Danger - Nicole Helm

She has a target on her back and a protector who won’t leave her side

Sheriff’s Deputy Royal Campbell knows he’s been assigned to quiet little Hope Town because he’s the rookie. Things get interesting when Franny Perkins witnesses a kidnapping and the FBI takes over Royal’s investigation. The Sheriff wants Royal to stay close to Franny for her safety and because of Royal’s experience with the feds — even though that experience was on the other side of the law. Staying close to Franny gets more complicated once it’s clear that she’s in danger. And after she and Royal share one reckless kiss...

Against The Clock - Tyler Anne Snell

She’s quick to act...in a race against time.

Deputy Sheriff Rose Little, nicknamed Wildcard Rose, is famous for rushing headlong into danger, putting others first. Her latest daredevil rescue saved all but one victim. When she brings her car to mechanic James Keller, an exploding bomb under the seat thrusts her into ‘action hero’ mode again. Is someone targeting Rose? The attacks continue as James does his best to protect her in their search for the would-be killer. Resilient Rose survives gunshots, drowning and more. But she only worries about one thing — feeling too close to James.

Explosion At The Marina - R. Barri Flowers

A dangerous case reunites an FBI special agent with his ex-wife.

When she witnesses her brother’s boat explode, Raquelle Jernigan fears the worst. Relief that he escaped a bomb meant for him turns to terror when she learns he was her ex-husband’s confidential informant. FBI Special Agent Landon Briscoe regrets every moment of the four years he and Raquelle have been apart. Now he must put aside past heartache to find the missing CI who was helping infiltrate an art forgery ring. With danger lurking everywhere, can Landon catch a killer and protect the woman he still loves?

Lawman’s Witness - B.J. Daniels

Can he save her from a killer when nobody believes her?

Stunned to see a murder being committed right in front of her, Amy Sue Brand is even more shocked when she recognises the killer. But with the victim vanished and the perp having an airtight alibi, no one believes her. Homicide detective Russell Tate thinks Amy could be telling the truth. He vows to keep her alive and bring the culprit to justice. The closer Russell and Amy get to the truth — and to each other — the more Amy risks becoming a multiple murderer’s next victim...

Secrets In Dark Waters - Carla Cassidy

The swamp holds the darkest secrets. Only they dare to uncover.

Intent on solving her mother’s murder, Monique Santori travels deep into the bayou in search of clues. Encountering Jacque LeBlanc is a surprise as he casts off his self-imposed seclusion to help Monique find the killer. When Monique is attacked in a bid to stop her sleuthing, she finds herself safe in Jacque’s home. Though Monique is unwaveringly drawn to the mysterious loner, she understands Jacque’s past is off limits. He’ll help her find answers, even protect her with his life, but she fears he’ll never give her what she truly desires.

The Missing Couple - Debra Webb

In a small town...they uncover shocking secrets.

Charly Nix could lose everything when her rustic Alabama retreat is rocked by a missing persons scandal. When Colby agent Billie Jagger arrives to help Charly search for the newlywed couple who have disappeared, the stakes intensify when he reveals that it’s his beloved sister who’s missing. And he’ll stop at nothing to find her. But as he and Charly investigate, their solo MOs develop into a partnership with feelings neither expected. Most alarming, the couple’s disappearance may be related to decades of other unsolved crimes in the quiet small town. Can they rescue Briana and Martin — before they’re gone for good?

Deadly Family Secrets - K.D. Richards

A cold case has been reopened...and someone is killing to keep their secrets.

Police Chief Tyson Morrow takes his job keeping the peace seriously. So when Olivia Lowell arrives in town, asking uncomfortable questions to find her birth parents, he’s worried it will stir up trouble. But that doesn’t mean he won’t find out who she really is. Working together, he realises unlocking her past is the key to solving a long abandoned cold case. Then Olivia is attacked and he’s left facing the truth of his feelings — about her and about his town. Because the secrets are coming to light, one way or another...

Ransom For His Secret Son - Delores Fossen

The son he never knew about...is being held for leverage.

Sheriff Brody Walker’s late wife knew fertility treatments risked her life. Brody blamed her best friend, PI Remi Cross, for not telling him. Now, Remi’s investigating extortion using babies conceived from stolen embryos. When Brody helps Remi save an infant, he’s shocked to discover the child is his. Then he receives a ransom demand with a photo of a second son. Working together to capture the child traffickers, Brody and Remi feel the pull of their unacknowledged attraction. But with a child’s life at stake, they can’t afford distractions.

K-9 Prime Target - Cindi Myers

A K-9 rescuer. An unexpected reunion. And a missing criminal out for revenge.

Videographer Liam Davis built a career on tracking his subjects. So when Nina Rose — the Olympic medalist and current ski patroller with whom he’d once had a brief relationship — begins receiving threatening notes, Liam utilises those same skills to help keep her safe. Nina is determined to maintain normalcy. Her stalker ruined her life once and she vows to avoid a repeat. Plus, her K-9 Sky is always watchful. But when Nina’s worst nightmare materialises, will her protectors Liam and Sky be enough to keep her alive?

Cascade Mountains Manhunt - Janice Kay Johnson

A mission to save a child...is endangered by armed killers.

A plane crash in rugged mountain terrain triggers a rescue mission headed by FBI agent Cameron Frasier. He’d been investigating the pilot for drug trafficking and Mara Dawson’s niece Brianna was a passenger. Mara had dated Cam, believing he was a deputy, so she suspects he was just using her as cover. But the urgency of rescuing Brianna forces Mara to set aside her mistrust...and her attraction to Cam. Because, presuming Bri survived, she’s in danger from armed gunmen searching for something hidden in the plane. And Mara needs Cam’s skills to save her before time runs out.

Danger On The Midway - Maggie Wells

‘Do not stop or get off the ride.’

The text threat chills Cassidy Walker to the core. Trapped on a booby-trapped carousel at the Arkansas State Fair, she has a target on her back — literally. Joining forces with Special Agent Jake Donovan and his K-9 partner, Cassidy must find and stop an anonymous bomber from detonating twelve strategically placed explosives. Their frantic race against the clock means ignoring everything else — including their past history — before someone watching their every move carries out his horrific revenge...

Justice Unleashed - Julie Miller

He trusts his K-9 partner to protect her.

One bad date leads vet tech Ashley Cooper to a dog fight. When gunshots ring out, she escapes the chaos with the help of a stranger named Enzo. Despite his heroic behaviour, Ashley assumes that Enzo is just another bad boy in a long string of bad boys. Discovering that he’s actually an undercover cop doesn’t exactly change her opinion. To earn her trust, Enzo asks her to care for his rescued Labrabull, Blitz. But Enzo’s faithful companion may not be enough to keep Ashley safe when she insists on helping to bring down the dangerous dog-fighting ring...

Murder In The Mountains - Danica Winters

He thought he’s escaped the violence...but it followed him home.

Military contractor Wade Trapper thought he’d left the horrors of his job behind. Until the refuge he seeks at his family’s ranch is marred by violence. Now he’s suspected of treason and murder. And Marie Costa is the operative tasked with investigating him. Working as an extra on a TV shoot at the ranch allows Marie to get close to Wade. But as their danger escalates, their inability to trust clashes with their powerful mutual attraction. Now they must overcome their suspicions to bring down those behind the murders.

Big Sky Showdown - Juno Rushdan

Can he break a deadly standoff and save her from a mysterious stalker?

After a violent assault by a shadowy stalker, Kimi Wheeler is forced to turn to Takoda Yazzie — the man she secretly loves. Haunted by his past, the Ironside Protection Services investigator has vowed to stay far away from his best friend’s sister. But when a disappearance close to home tracks deeper danger to Kimi’s door, Takoda’s only mission is to keep Kimi from vanishing next. Ignoring their intense desire will take everything they have...even as Takoda and Kimi race toward a terrifying face-off with a killer.

Fearless Pursuit - Denise N. Wheatley

They’ve been rivals all their lives...until a killer unites them.

Capturing a serial killer has made Maxwell police chief Danielle Miller a celebrity. But after she’s almost murdered, then bombarded by threatening texts, a new rash of killings begins. Dani suspects Von Reed and his security firm RPS are involved. The feud between Maxwell’s police department and RPS has spanned generations. But though Dani has resented Von all her life, Von has secretly burned with desire for his nemesis. As the attacks escalate, Dani grudgingly accepts Von’s denial of guilt. But can their joining forces help them apprehend a dangerous criminal?

The Husband’s Secret - Debra Webb

Her ex’s mysterious death...is now theirs to solve.

When Brenda Devers sees her estranged — and recently deceased — husband Scott at the airport, she reels in shock. She’d buried him three weeks ago — hadn’t she? Only now his business troubles have thrust Brenda and her young daughter into sudden do-or-die jeopardy. Luckily the single mum’s new neighbour Ben Clark is smart, attractive and seemingly trustworthy when police and the FBI are not. A top Colby private investigator, Ben’s been hired to protect Brenda. But as he helps her uncover the truth about Scott, the danger factor amps up — and her worst nightmare might be coming true.

Buried Truths - Caridad Piñeiro

A man and his K-9 will defend her from danger.

When Officer Mark Dillon’s K-9 police dog Rocky alerts him to something off a mountain path, he doesn’t expect it to be a young woman. Luckily, ‘Amanda’ is alive — but her memory is gone and she has no idea who has left her for dead. As the investigation grows, Mark suspects Amanda is a witness who knows too much. Since she only trusts him, this undeniable connection means Mark and Rocky will do whatever it takes to uncover her buried truths...and keep her alive.

The Bride’s Betrayal - Debra Webb

Nobody believes she’s innocent. Except the PI sworn to uncover the truth.

Rory Harris was a terrified witness to the murder of her husband on their wedding night. But no one believed her story about two masked intruders then, and they still don’t. Dubbed the Murder Bride, Rory is only free after two years in prison on a technicality. She needs to uncover the truth before she’s locked away again — this time forever. Chance Rader is truly her last chance. With unexpected attraction blooming, the top Colby Agency PI must help Rory prove her innocence by finding the real killer...before the killer finds her.

Kidnapping In Hope Town - Nicole Helm

They must trust each other...to save two lives.

Responding to a crime scene, Corporal Gardner Fairhurst is shocked to find his rebellious teenage niece shoplifting. He’s been Sammy’s guardian ever since her mother — his sister Dani — went missing. But rather than press charges, bakery manager Lia offers Sammy a job. She carries a secret that bonds her with the troubled teen. Now Gard must prioritise Sammy’s safety while he and Lia investigate Dani’s disappearance. When clues lead them into deadly danger — and unexpected romance — will Lia reveal her hidden past that could make them all a family?

The Woman Behind The Badge - Delores Fossen

Can she uncover her buried past...and protect her unborn child?

The dead woman in the tub is right out of Deputy Livvy Walsh’s worst nightmare, the one that’s haunted her for decades. With no memory of her life before age six, the pregnant cop needs to unlock her mind if she’s ever to learn who she is — and discover the truth about the tragedy that’s shaped her life. Widowed deputy Ethan Oakley is determined to get answers for the woman carrying his child. But unearthing her past might mean releasing dangerous secrets that someone will kill to keep buried.

The Lawman's Deadly Bargain - Lena Diaz

Making a bargain with the wrong woman might just cost him his life.

Getting involved in Sierra Covington’s quest to find her brother’s killer isn’t something Beau Dawson should be interested in. How can the former police chief trust a woman with such nefarious family connections? Surely Sierra is setting up some kind of trap. Yet when someone attempts to kill both Beau and Sierra, he realises not even the mob boss’s daughter is safe from her own kin. Taking on Sierra’s case means it’s them against the lawless. But leaving her to fend for herself...is simply impossible.