Intrigue

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?

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.

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.

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.

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...

Be On The Lookout: Bodyguard

Protecting a woman who claimed she didn’t need a bodyguard made his final case the most interesting of his career...

Before he settles down behind the desk, Orion Security bodyguard Jonathan Carmichael has one last assignment. One that might prove to be more than he bargained for. Becasue Kate Spears is adamant she doesn’t need his protection. And a woman who doesn’t want a bodyguard could be difficult, dangerous — and terribly intriguing.

Kate was used to taking care of herself. Unfortunately, her most recent scientific discovery made someone intent on taking her research and her life. Now, only one man stood between her and death. And while Jonathan was more than capable of protecting her body, she feared he could be the one man to wreck havok on her very soul.

Suspicious Activities

She’s always been the boss — now she’s the target.

As the newest member of Orion Security, Jackson Fields had a lot to prove. But he never expected his first assignment would force him to break every rule in the employee handbook. Nikki Waters has always put her clients’ protection first...until a nightmare from her past resurfaces. Now Jackson must protect his boss to keep her life’s work from crumbling. She’d headhunted Jackson for his raw talent, and was counting on his determination to make sure she lived another day. He has every intention of keeping her safe — especially when his protective detail turns from professional to personal in the blink of an eye.

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?

Deputy Defender

He’s always had her back...now can he earn her love?

Deputy Dwight Prentice has secretly loved Brenda Stenson since they were teenagers. Now the auctioning off of a rare book has thrust the widowed museum curator into harm’s way. Keeping his Colorado town safe is the lawman’s most heartfelt mission. But protecting the innocent woman from a deadly threat will test Dwight’s limits as a law officer and as a man.

Danger On Dakota Ridge

Her enemy. Her protector. And yet he’s the last man she wants to see...

Paige Riddell never expects her relaxing hike to end in gunfire...or in Rob Allerton’s strong arms. The handsome DEA agent arrested her troubled brother years ago. Now he suspects a connection to a prominent Colorado developer’s death. The feisty blonde vows to prove her brother’s innocence, until she becomes the murderer’s target. But when her greatest adversary becomes her live-in bodyguard, protecting her 24/7, Paige wonders what will be the cause of her undoing: the killer...or her fierce attraction to Rob.

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 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.

Danger In The Backcountry - Nichole Severn

Natural selection or serial killer? Discovering the truth will be deadly.

Three Zion National Park visitors are dead. Though everything points to bear mauling, newly hired ecologist Lettie Larson doubts an animal is the culprit. Her suspicions bring her into close contact with head investigator Rome Foster. As Lettie’s ex-husband, Rome is the last man with whom she wants to work. Yet with an all too human predator loose in the back country, their past differences can only be pushed aside for so long. On the hunt for a savage killer, will they be able to rekindle old feelings while protecting themselves from an unimaginable danger?

The Texan’s Bodyguard - Leslie Marshman

When bomb threats become reality, she’s the only thing standing between life and death.

Bodyguard Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Reynolds has worked for many high-profile clients, but Byron Cain may be her toughest charge yet. The famous country singer hates taking direction, even as threats against him escalate. Charlie won’t be deterred by an independent — sometimes rebellious — man when the stakes are this high. But when she out-maneuvers a shocking murder attempt, the unexpected duo will have to watch each others’ backs to survive...even as they cross the line between business and intimacy...

A Drowning In Emerald Pool - Nichole Severn

At the scene of a watery death...he’s in too deep.

While investigating a drowning, Zion National Park ranger Harvey Knight is surprised by the coroner who shows up — Drennan Hawes, his recent one-night stand, now pregnant. Fatherhood? Knight wants no part of it, except providing financial support. In fact, the traumatised ex-soldier is convinced he’d only be a danger to the woman who wants a lasting relationship. But when the drowning is ruled a homicide, it’s the killer who endangers Drennan. Working together to solve the murder, will the lovers realise that there’s more between them than a single night — maybe even a path to forever?

Broken Vows - Cassie Miles

A wedding is a joyous event...until violence spoils the festivities.

A destination wedding on the rugged Oregon coast is also a merger between two crime families. Maid of honour Nicole Carpenter is shocked when she discovers Agent Ryder Beckham is a guest. They’d been lovers while Ryder was working undercover, and Nicole can’t forgive him for lying to her. But Ryder has come to win Nicole back — until an attack on the bride and the discovery of a body change the stakes. Now the two must join forces to protect the bride from a wily assassin.

One Tough Texan

Small-town Texas with high-stakes risks.

Alice Green lives with ghosts. A rogue cop whose mistake led to the loss of a young girl’s parents, Alice is haunted by the decisions that halted her sterling career. And now the same girl who lost her parents has been abducted. And Alice will stop at nothing to find her.

Joshua O’Brien doesn’t want to tell his brothers — fellow inheritors of his deceased parents’ ranch — that he has bigger plans. Applying to work for the FBI brings the possibility of an exciting and illustrious career. But when he meets Alice, whose beauty is only surpassed by her brain, it doesn’t take long for things to heat up. And while helping her crack a case might save a life...it could also cost him his own.

Texas-Sized Trouble

A Texas reunion turns old rivals into soon-to-be parents.

For as long as the O’Briens have run their ranch, their rivals have been the McCabes. So when Ryder O’Brien reurns home to his brothers, only one thing can screw things up: getting involved with Faith McCabe. There’s no temptation greater in Texas and Ryder is about to pay the price for their forbidden fling.

For just as their passion ignites, Faith ups and leaves. Only to return five months later, seeking Ryder’s help finding her missing brother — and pregnant with Ryder’s baby. Ryder O’Brien may have held grudges longer than he ought to, but he always does right by his kin. Especially when the woman about to change his life is in danger.

Kidnapped In Dark Waters - Carla Cassidy

She’s out for justice. All he can do is protect her.

With a suspect for her mother’s murder within reach, Dominique Santori has a plan to capture the killer. And although police detective Luke Madison believes that plan is reckless, she won’t refuse his offer to watch her back as she wades into the dark waters of the swamp. As the spark between them starts burning hot, Luke unsurprisingly goes into full bodyguard mode...following her on her never-ending quest for justice. Only when Dominique is kidnapped does she begin to fear the answers she’s seeking have jeopardised the man she loves. Because Luke will never stop searching...no matter how much it costs him.

Protective Refuge - Janie Crouch

The danger they fear is even closer than they think...

Hannah Davies has always had a crush on her big brother’s best friend, Xavier Michaels. When she sees the former CIA agent spiralling into darkness after a suspicious fire at his sanctuary for wounded warriors, she refuses to let him push her away. She knows that he’s trying to protect her from an elusive assailant who is not afraid to kill. They quickly realise it’s time to stop denying their shared attraction and maybe even act on it. As the threats against them escalate, they must fight for survival — and a love worth risking everything for.

Big Sky Manhunt - Juno Rushdan

She’s been framed for murder. Only her ex-lover can save her.

As a secret FBI asset, lawyer Christina Ortiz put her life on the line to bring down a dangerous cartel. But now her cover is blown, her handler is dead, and she’s wanted for murder. When fate brings her back to US Marshal Jackson Powell, Christina’s heart breaks. An act of betrayal tore them apart years ago, and Jackson doesn’t believe in her innocence now. Until the cartel tries to eliminate them both, sending them on the run for their lives. Will their race to stop a ruthless assassin finally repair the wounds of the past — and clear Christina’s name?

Cold Case Cover-Up - K.D. Richards

Will solving his father’s murder plunge her into danger?

Investigative reporter Landon Elkins has never stopped searching for his father’s killer. The discovery of a teenage girl’s remains uncovers a possible connection to the decades-old murder. Suspecting that Nichol Bruin witnessed something that could crack both cases wide open, Landon enlists the beautiful librarian’s help. But they’re up against the secrets of this close-knit town in a case with ever more baffling twists and turns...and a mass murderer who’s hiding in plain sight.

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 Pi?eiro

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

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.