Talbot McCarthy was darkly sexy, enormously successful and the only man who fired Elizabeth's passions. Unfortunately, he was her ex-husband's brother.So strong was the attraction that she'd not even been alone with him in nine years. But when her son turned up missing and Talbot offered his plane to bring him home, Elizabeth had no choice but to look temptation in the face.She managed fine–until the plane took a dive, stranding them in a forest in the middle of nowhere. In the intimate glow of firelight, Talbot's shoulders seemed broader…his eyes deeper. Lost and alone, Elizabeth could only wonder: How could she resist temptation now?
No self-respecting cowboy wants to be a rich girl's dirty little secret. That's why Nick Benson left Grady Gulch, looking for greener pastures even as his heart was breaking. Little did he know that the beauty he left behind was carrying his child, a son. Or that his wealthy lover would be abandoned by her family because of their forbidden affair.Now Nick has returned, and he wants to be a father to little Garrett. But Courtney Chambers has been taking care of herself long enough to distrust their renewed passion. Her little boy is her life now. Only when he disappears, does she realize how dangerous love can be….
Roxy Marcoli cares about three things—her restaurant, her sisters and her Aunt Liz. When Liz disappears, she’s forced to turn to shameless playboy cop Steve Kincaid. Every time the sexy detective turns on the charm, he gets Roxy’s hackles up.Despite his reputation, Steve’s no ladies’ man. His casual flirting hides the pain of an unbearable loss. As they search for clues, he discovers what lies beneath Roxy’s prickly exterior and sharp tongue.As his desire grows, so does his fear. Because it’s not just Aunt Liz the killer wants—but Roxy, too.
The price of deadly secrets… Someone is killing waitresses at the Cowboy Café.Three women are dead, and Sheriff Cameron Evans means to find out why. But as he works to solve the case, the hunky sheriff must push beyond his feelings for the café’s owner. There’s a murderer on the loose. Passion has no place here.For Mary Mathis, the crime is personal. Not only are the victims her employees, they may be a sign of something deeper. Eight years ago, she came to Grady Gulch fleeing a violent past that scarred her for life. Now she has to discover if that history is dooming the women who work for her. She already knows it has made new love impossible – no matter what she may secretly desire.
New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy writes about a scandal–and a passion–that could be front-page news…When Debra Prentice discovers she's pregnant, she knows two things are true: that she can't wait to become a mother…and that she can never reveal the father's identity to anyone. Because not only is Trey Winston her boss's son, he's also got his eye on the North Carolina senator's seat–and he doesn't need a scandal.But when Debra must work with Trey in organizing his fund-raising dinner, the sparks from their one night of passion still sizzle. Trey knows he should stay away from Debra, but it soon becomes impossible. And as Debra's life is threatened, Trey promises to keep her–and, unknowingly, the baby she carries–safe.
Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.She’s everything he never wanted… She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace has to face the fact that Justin, her triplets’ father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake – smouldering hot and single – welcomes Grace and her tiny daughters to their family’s ranch. It’s a quiet place…until someone tries to kill the single mum!After years of cleaning up Justin’s messes, Jake wants no responsibility for him – or anyone. Even as he protects Grace, he assures her they have no future. But when the killer makes another attack, Jake finds himself rethinking his life alone…and those three adorable babies.
A beautiful amnesiac and a world of ever-growing secrets… FBI agent Ryan Burton spent his days investigating every dark secret in the fog-shrouded village of Raven’s Cliff. His nights were spent protecting a beautiful amnesiac witness. At one time Ryan had been her defender and her lover, but Britta Jakobsen had no recollection of either.For Ryan, safeguarding Britta brought back the past – and the passion – they’d once shared. This time, though, as a curse enshrouded the town and Britta became the focus of a madman’s attention, their reunion was no match for the unpredictable danger that hovered just outside the safehouse door…THE CURSE OF RAVEN’S CLIFF – A small town with sinister secrets…
Will her secrets get them killed?Nick Simon is using his “fiancé,” Julie Peterson, as an alibi. But when someone starts calling with threats of murder, Julie is drawn even closer to the only man who can protect her…
Can they outwit a deadly stalker?Sawyer Quincy unexpectedly awakes in a stranger’s bed and is mortified. The rancher wants to get to know Janis Little, but threatening notes, slashed tires and gunshots warn him to stay away. Despite the danger surrounding them both, Sawyer falls hard and means to protect her at all costs. When Janis suddenly disappears, Sawyer risks everything to save her.