Summer Romance

Big Bad Wolfe: Undercover cop Eric Wolfe’s binoculars steamed up every time he watched suspect Tina Kranas.

Shady Little Lady: With a two-bit hood for an ex-husband and drug-dealing neighbours, Tina was probably as guilty as she looked.

Eric Wolfe knew Tina’s bra size, bedtime and how she liked her eggs — without ever having spent the night. She was a suspect, and Eric knew everything about his suspects. But was Tina really a criminal? One way to find out was for Eric to stop watching her and start wooing her...

Tall, dark and very rich rancher Josh Malone’s bachelor status was legendary. No one had ever been able to tempt the most wanted man in Montana to settle down. Until a tragedy changed Josh Malone’s life forever...

Suddenly the man who was used to calling his own shots had to depend on the very headstrong, very beautiful Taylor Phillips. He knew she was as passionately attracted to him as he was to her, but once-burned, twice-shy Taylor refused to give in to the desire burning between them. Until what they both wanted most of all suddenly became theirs...

A baby on the doorstep?

When businessman Michael Janos hired Brett Munro, no one knew child care would become part of her duties! Still, when Brett discovered an adorable infant left in the doorway, she knew she was right for that part of her job...

Playing house with luscious Brett and baby Hope was stirring up more than fatherly feelings in Michael. Soon he enjoyed putting little Hope to bed — and keeping Brett up all night!

Vanished At Kolob Canyon - Nichole Severn

For him, the case was personal. For her, he was the mission.

Ranger Callen Russell never expected skeletal remains found deep in Kolob Canyon would belong to his long missing sister. A sister who had not disappeared anywhere near the National Park. And when the Ranger was paired with special agent Maeve Perry, a woman from his painful past, Callen knew their involvement was no mere coincidence. Someone wanted he and Maeve, who had been part of the investigation years ago, to see things all the way to the finish. But would it be the end for them all?

Fatal Conspiracy - Katie Mettner

She’s his only hope against the killer who framed him.

The prime suspect in a tech mogul’s murder, Derek Benjamin is desperate to find the killer who framed him. The computer coder discovers a passionate ally in cybersecurity analyst Alayah Heath. Sworn to keep Derek safe on her watch while searching for the evidence to clear his name, Alayah won’t let anything — including her rare disability — stop her. Giving up on Derek and their growing feelings for one another isn’t an option...even as a killer hiding in plain sight prepares to claim one last victim.

Daddy For The Midwife's Daughter - Sue MacKay

Father wanted - no experience necessary...

An interview at North Shore Medical Center is midwife and single mum Caia's lifeline: with her current contract running out, she's desperate for stability. Although she wasn't bargaining on having met her boss before. GP and widower Lachie is the gorgeous stranger who once comforted her when her daughter was going through cancer treatment. He's as charming as she remembers...and as emotionally guarded. But as they're irresistibly drawn together again, might Lachie be the missing piece of the future she's been wishing for?

GP’s Fresh Start Summer - Louisa Heaton

New beginnings, beachside!

GP Zoey has coasted through life, always doing what was expected: the perfect daughter, sibling, wife...before her husband passed away two years ago. Moving to sunny Westcombe Bay to help her pregnant sister, she never imagined she’d meet someone who makes her throw caution to the wind. And more surprisingly, that person is a woman — her new colleague, Dr Erin! With Erin reeling from a recent betrayal and Zoey in uncharted romantic waters, their growing attraction might not be plain sailing. Yet, could Erin be Zoey’s safe harbour?

Cinderella’s secret: she’s pregnant by the prince!

Rejection has blighted Liliana’s life. Ignored by her father for being illegitimate, she is determined to succeed on her own terms. Men hold zero appeal. Then a chance meeting with a charismatic stranger tempts innocent Liliana to indulge in earth-shattering, bed-shaking passion!

Duty-bound prince Rafiq knows he must forget Liliana...until photos of them hit the press. He whisks his furious captive to the desert to shield her from the scandal. Yet isolated together, their electric connection intensifies. Can it survive Liliana’s shocking revelation that she’s carrying the sheikh’s heir?

Their Convenient Tuscan Marriage - Bronwyn Scott

Sparks that burn...hotter than a Tuscan summer!

After a haunting loss, restless Colonel Hayes Winterton accepts his father’s mission to secure a vineyard in Tuscany. Except his plans are thwarted by widow Evelisse Banfield — his stubborn, captivating competition!

Evelisse is shocked when the stoically handsome Hayes proposes a drastic solution to share the vineyard — a convenient marriage! Rather than relinquish her claim on the property, she accepts, but he will be her husband in name only. Until Evelisse realises their business arrangement could have pleasurable benefits, as long as real feelings don’t blur the boundaries!

The Marquess’s Wagered Wife - Emily E K Murdoch

A marriage gamble...worth the risk?

When irritatingly handsome Marquess, Montague Donovan, challenges Calliope Oliver to a painting contest, the stakes are high. If he wins, Calliope must marry him, and if Calliope wins, then she will gain the artistic recognition she’s always craved — and knock the arrogant smirk off his face!

Having unexpectedly become guardian to his orphaned nephew, Montague finds himself in need of a convenient wife — fast. As their competition reaches fever pitch, and he and silver-tongued Calliope bicker their way to attraction, it’s more than the wager he stands to lose — but his heart too!

Guarding Colton’s Witness - Sandra Owens

A boy’s life is in danger...and they must unite to protect him.

A past tragedy taught social worker Matti Colton to maintain a professional distance with the kids she rescues. But when 6-year-old Sam is shot after his parents’ disappearance, Dr Ryan Palmer enters her life...and forces her to start questioning her strict boundaries. Together they give the traumatised boy a sense of security. When it becomes evident the child is being stalked by killers, the two team up to guard him from danger. And the wall Matti’s built around her heart begins to crumble. Now they’ll do whatever it takes to protect Sam...and each other.

Legacy Of Justice - Kenna Scott

Who would terrorise their town? And how will they stop it?

When Detective Bex Pierce and her team stumble upon hidden bodies at a fire scene, it’s a warning that the stakes to save a missing girl are higher than anyone imagined. And to her surprise, Bex’s own teenage trauma suddenly takes center stage. As firefighter Trey Allen is drawn in, he becomes engulfed by the race against time and an attraction to Bex more incendiary than any fire he’s encountered. Joining forces is the only way to fight for the victims...for their town...and for one another.

Protective Warrior - Janie Crouch

She helps wounded warriors heal. He wants her to heal herself.

Psychologist Sarah Peterson is proud of her work with traumatised veterans. She knows how to handle PTSD — even when it’s her own. Her boss, Lawson Davies, isn’t so sure. The former CIA operative wants her to take some time off. His insistence that she get away only intensifies when a crime boss who’s trafficking women threatens revenge on everyone at Warrior Peak Sanctuary. Are Lawson’s motives purely professional, or is his desire to keep Sarah out of harm’s way motivated by the irresistible connection they share?

Custody In The Crosshairs - Barb Han

To protect an innocent child, danger will follow them at every turn.

Child Protective Services agent Carys Aldric is caught between doing what’s right and following protocol. Especially when it comes to rancher Blaize Wilde, the potential father of an orphaned baby, and hopefully the kind of man worth breaking the rules for. But unravelling the web of deception surrounding Blaize’s connection to the baby puts them straight in the line of fire, dodging bullets and searching for safety. Danger closes in from a past that refuses to stay buried — and a mystery mother who may have secrets of her own.

Faking It For The Cameras - Justine Lewis

Off script...and in too deep!

Swimming instructor Gracie leads a sheltered life after her sister’s death. Then she’s assigned to teach swoon-worthy film star Connor for an upcoming role — and they’re snapped together in the Sydney surf! Threatening to draw too much attention to his humble beginnings...to divert the tabloid headlines, Gracie reluctantly agrees to fake a dizzying romance. Except the sparks are totally real...no acting required! And stepping into the spotlight of Connor’s glittering world puts Gracie completely out of her depth!

One Bed Between Rivals - Joss Wood

Two rivals, one bed, no turning back!

Taught strict self-reliance from a young age, travel writer Thea revels in the luxurious solitude of reviewing private resorts. Until an assignment in the idyllic Seychelles is clouded by the appearance of Farrell, the college nemesis who still heats her blood. The billionaire hotelier may always get what he wants, but he won’t have Thea! Only factor in a tropical storm, Farrell’s gale-force charisma, and one bed between them, and her resolution is in danger of being swept away...

From championship bid...to champion’s bed?

Racing team PR expert Astrid Lewis has a golden rule: no entanglements with drivers. Not even when walking scandal Apollo Accardi seems determined to charm her into his arms. She knows that surrendering to dangerous temptation has consequences...

Billionaire playboy Apollo is always in command — it’s how he survived his tumultuous upbringing. Astrid’s iciness simply fuels his desire. It’s a shock to discover they’ve actually crossed the line before in a searing, anonymous encounter. But the wheels of his ruthlessly controlled life completely fall off at Astrid’s bombshell...he’s father to her son!

A firestorm of desire...a baby born from the ashes!

Years ago, Rosie surrendered her innocence to stepbrother Aristotle and paid with a fractured heart. Back in the ruthless billionaire’s orbit, their defiant attraction reignites in a blaze of bitter heat. Rosie swears it’s the last time...until a nine-month consequence binds them together!

For Aristotle, the one thing more unthinkable than fatherhood is his child feeling unwanted — a pain he knows intimately. Rosie’s pregnancy makes marriage non-negotiable! But as proximity forces them to confront their past, they learn the most brutal battles are fought on the razor’s edge between love and hate...

Duke’s One-Night Heir - Sarah Rodi

A secret son...demands a wedding!

About to inherit a dukedom, Edward Harrington’s search for a suitable bride ends abruptly when a baby is thrust into his arms! His eyes meet Beatrice Puddifoot, the enchanting serving maid he shared an all-consuming connection with. They both knew their bond could never last beyond that one perfect night. But his heir changes everything...

Beatrice is used to relying only on herself. So, she’s stunned when Edward demands her hand in marriage! Her station means she’s hardly duchess material and their union will be tarnished by scandal. Yet, while Beatrice might not belong in Edward’s world, his arms feel inexplicably like home...

Resisting The Roguish Captain - Lauri Robinson

The lady who would not be wed...a rogue to break her rules?

Lady Meridith Downs longs to be married. She’s just determined it won’t be to any of the ‘suitable’ (read: stifling) suitors her family have picked out! True love should feel like an adventure and Meridith would rather be a spinster than settle for less.

Enter Captain Drake Taylor. More at home at sea than in Society, Drake’s roguish reputation should send any sensible lady running. Instead, his teasing charm awakens desires Meridith can’t ignore. But actually falling for a man who won’t be tied down might be an adventure too far...

ER Rivals - Scarlet Wilson

Head-to-head...then heart-to-heart!

Straight-talking ER doc Maggie is seeking a fresh start in Chicago. The further she can get from her ex’s betrayal, the better. Except she finds herself toe-to-toe with her new boss! Liam’s overbearing methods are infuriating, as are his handsome good looks. Yet, Maggie sees a softer side when his sassy beagle brings her inside her rival’s orbit (and his home!). And once she realises Liam’s severe nature stems out of a painful loss, the fire that stoked their rivalry burns into something irresistible...

The Daredevil Surgeon Risks It All - Kristine Lynn

Love: the biggest thrill of all!

Dr Ian prided himself on curing the 'incurable' - until he lost the one patient who mattered most. Now, the orthopedic surgeon keeps his risk-taking to the Olympic Mountain cliff-faces. Then nurse practitioner Casey arrives at his clinic. Her warmth and tenderness soothe his restless soul. Only, single mum Casey took the job because Ian is an expert in her small son's medical condition. And the closer they get, the greater the danger of losing the family he's grown to cherish...

One night of passion...nine months of revenge!

Ashon: Acquiring my grandfather’s land to expand my studio empire demands I settle down. I require a temporary wife and it has to be Cilla. Though my rage still burns from the night she deceived me, so does my need to have her again...

Cilla: That night I was seeking proof that my family owns the land. I lied about my identity but not our explosive connection. Now Ashon commands our fake engagement. Except when he discovers my baby secret, he’ll force me down the aisle, leaving a trail of flames behind us...

Can they resist...the laws of attraction?

Cynical divorce lawyer Jack never mixes business with pleasure. Until a case puts him head-to-head with his fiercest rival, Sylvie, the only woman who gets under his skin. He’s overcome by a primal need to wreck her icy facade and unleash the simmering heat between them...

Sylvie refuses to blur the lines of professionalism — especially not for arrogant playboy Jack. Yet, to her horror, he awakens a hunger she can’t deny, leading to a sinfully delicious, strictly one-night indulgence. As passion obliterates hatred between epic rivals, who will come out on top?

With this ring...he must marry!

Tech billionaire Archimedes Athineos faces an ultimatum from his conniving foster father: jail or marriage. He won’t let his chequered past destroy his billion-dollar empire. Furiously, he chooses to wed. Yet wrath wars with desire when in walks his blackmail bride — foster sister Zoe Hargreaves...

The money Zoe gets for saying ‘I do’ is her ticket to freedom but Archimedes is the last Greek she wants as a husband. He abandoned her to their difficult childhood and she won’t trust him again. Only remaining indifferent to the touch she’s craved for fifteen years is...impossible!

Trusting The Single Dad - Meghann Whistler

Making amends could give him a future he never dreamed of.

Former bad boy Devin Spencer never thought his past would follow him back to Cape Cod - but neither did Cassie Reed. Tasked with reopening her family's beloved summer camp, Cassie is determined to keep her distance from the man. But Devin's dedication to giving his young daughter a stable life starts to break down her walls. As they grow closer, drawn together by their children and an undeniable connection, Cassie's heartbreaking secret and Devin's troubled history threaten to keep them apart. Can they find the courage to face the past and create the family they've both been searching for?

The Journey to Forgiveness - Vera Smetzer

He’s come home to face his mistakes...only to find an unforgettable gift.

When Jake Madison left his Maine hometown, he was an angry, grieving kid. Now he’s all grown up, and with his beloved dog in tow, he’s back to make amends to his family...and the girl he left behind. But Maggie isn’t exactly eager to see him back in Sweet Springs. Widowed and left to raise her troubled son alone, all Maggie wants is to transform the Madisons’ farm into a blooming flower business. Yet Jake and his dog Hero seem to be winning everyone over — including her son Oliver. But will Jake stick around when he learns the secret that she’s been keeping for years?

Fugitive Manhunt - Sharee Stover

A hunt for escaped prisoners becomes a deadly K-9 mission.

After a prison break, K-9 officer Lizzie Reynolds is ready to join the search for the criminals — but one of the escapees finds her first and ambushes her. She’s rescued by Deputy U.S. Marshal Walker McCane, her high school crush, and they’re forced to work together to find the fugitives. Soon they realise that one of the prisoners has a personal vendetta against Lizzie. As they face persistent attacks, Walker and Lizzie must rely on each other to survive a dangerous game with a convict who wants to complete his deadly plan...no matter the cost.

Seeking The Kidnapped Child - Deena Alexander

When his daughter’s taken, getting her back is all that matters.

FBI agent Tristan McAvoy just learned he’s a father — but his little girl’s been abducted by his enemies, and he’s caught in a deadly shootout the moment he tries to rescue her. He barely flees unscathed with his ex, Avery Taylor, and his K-9 partner in tow. The criminals have a deadly agenda — if Tristan testifies at an upcoming trial for a major crime boss, he’ll never see his child again. Stranded in the mountain wilderness, Tristan and Avery are trailed by ruthless mercenaries who are closing in. Can they survive long enough to save their daughter — or will they be silenced forever?

Private Bodyguard - Veronica Forand

She always considered him the enemy. Now it’s her job to protect him.

Security operative Meaghan Knight holds a grudge against tech billionaire Quinn Martinsson — she blames her brother’s breakdown on Quinn’s abandonment of him during their college years. When she’s assigned to be Quinn’s bodyguard, her hostility compels him to fire her. But when she foils an attack on his life, he realises his mistake and insists on rehiring her, trying to ignore the fact that he’s never gotten over his college crush on Meaghan. And now, despite her animosity, Meaghan can’t deny her attraction to the tech titan. Can the two overcome their history to save Quinn from disaster?

Her Undercover Protector - Kayla Perrin

It’s his most difficult mission...

Bodyguard Griffin Woodward’s latest assignment, posing as newly appointed CEO Dahlia Mondale’s assistant, is far from simple. Not only is Dahlia’s company under public scrutiny, the heiress believes her father has been murdered. When Dahlia’s life is threatened, Griffin springs into action, protecting her at any cost. There are past traumas Dahlia can’t escape, but the former Navy SEAL is determined to keep the woman he is falling in love with safe...and to bring a criminal to justice.