Returning to Devil's Island–the place that haunts her past–is frightening enough for Abby Caldwell. When her ride home mysteriously disappears, terror starts closing in.The island can be deadly, and no one knows that better than Abby. At least she's not alone. Scott Frasier, a former college classmate, is there along with his mother and stepfather. But then Scott's mother goes missing. Scott and Abby are forced to face the truth–all they have is each other… and ruthless enemies determined to make sure they don't leave the island alive.
The rustic lakeside homestead is supposed to be a refuge for widow Nori Edwards. However, the moment the single mom arrives, strange and frightening things start happening.Former police officer Steve Baylor–the only resident who'll step foot on the «cursed» property–vows to protect Nori. And catch the shadowy someone dead set on terrorizing her. For the first time, she feels safe. But danger won't stay hidden forever…and neither will Nori's stalker, who's waiting for a chance to let a deadly storm roll in.
Who poisoned British executive Dylan Owen during a Christmas getaway? Dylan knows whoever tried to kill him is also staying at The Scottish Captain in Glory, North Carolina. But to trap the culprit, he'll have to recover fi rst.Which means letting lovely nurse Sharon Picard closer than he'd like. The more they search the decked halls for clues, the more they realize they are falling for each other. But if they're to share a lifetime of love and holiday meals, they'd better unmask the murderer–fast.
As a novice FBI agent, Jackson McGraw was deeply touched by the young single mother–a murder witness–in his protective custody. When her baby girl was almost killed, Eloise fled–selflessly leaving her child in his care with a note to find her a good Christian home.Now, twenty years later, the mob is obsessed with retaliation against the woman whose testimony imprisoned their late don. Jackson is determined to track Eloise down to protect her–and reclaim two decades' worth of love.
"Stay off the King Ranch."Jenna Murphy wants to ignore the anonymous, puzzling note. How could she leave the work she loves at the ranch's Birds of Prey Rescue Center? But when someone attacks the birds under her care, she starts to worry. And when Jenna is attacked, she knows she's in over her head. She never expected Keith Roland to come to her rescue. They were childhood friends before he fell in with the wrong crowd. Now the former troublemaker is a soldier, and a changed man. Yet has he really reformed? Can Jenna truly trust him with her safety–and her heart?
A MOTHER AT HEART…Stranded with a handsome stranger and his infant daughter as a tornado roared above them, Jessie Claybrook didn' t know why God had brought her here. Until a mighty gust landed the infant in her arms…and suddenly she knew that God had heard her prayers.Jessie thought caring for David Akers' s baby while he recovered would satisfy her longings for a family. Instead, spending time with the caring father and his adorable daughter only intensified her heartache. For Jessie knew her secret would end this domestic fantasy. Unless God could give her the most precious gift of all: David' s love!
Lily London had been crushed when Max Sheridan left town to marry someone else. Years later, her heart leaped when he returned to Amarillo, Texas, to take over his mother' s diner.Now that she was old enough to do more than dream of becoming Mrs. Max Sheridan, she prayed he would see the woman she' d become. Because this time, she was really in love… not just with Max but with his motherless four-year-old son, too! Yet despite the intense emotions that still sparked between them, Max refused to believe that a vibrant young woman like Lily was ready to take on the responsibilities of wife… and mother. Together, could they learn to trust in God' s leadership… and in their love for one another?
Heir-apparent Malcolm Braddock may be the sexiest community activist under the Houston sun, but clearly he's met his match in Gloria Kingsley, the late senator Harmon Braddock's strikingly beautiful executive assistant. Both were recently spotted in a limo in a very…um…compromising position, and it appears Ms. Kingsley is influencing more than the brooding, lone-wolf bachelor's normally conservative sense of fashion (when she lets him stay dressed, of course!).We can conclude that Gloria is on a mission to make No-Commitments-Malcolm her Mr. Right. But with rumors flying about Senator Braddock–and a few dirty little secrets that didn't die with him–can she get Malcolm to secure his father's mantle as well?
Up-and-coming celeb manager Sage Collins is ready for the big time. About to land her first big client–a teenager who could be the next Michael Jordan–Sage is determined to make her mark.The immovable object in her way? Marshall Grant, the athlete's father and manager–over six feet of sexy, take-charge ex-military male. No matter. Big-city chick Sage isn't leaving small-town Indiana without a contract–even if she has to seduce Marshall to get it.Sage is all wrong for Marshall. So why is the single father finding the Vegas glam girl so irresistible? Marshall never thought Sage would trade her stilettos for sweats and sneakers, or her thrill-a-minute life for the frigid temps of Indiana. (Maybe the romantic firelit dinner or midnight sleigh rides have something to do with it.) Is the ultimate city girl playing a game neither of them can win? Or are they about to become partners in a new game, where love calls the shots?
When she jets down to the Caribbean, Dakota Merrick doesn't expect to spend the night with Trent Walker at his luxurious island hideaway. The bad blood between the music columnist and the ultra-charming jazz producer vanishes with their first kiss.Dakota's enchanted by the erotic atmosphere of the world-class resort and the passionate music she and Trent are making together.Trent knows he shouldn't trust the ambitious reporter. But living out his most sensual fantasies with Dakota is a temptation no man can refuse. Until a breaking scandal threatens their tropical idyll. Will Dakota choose ambition over a future with him? Or can Trent find the right notes to play a love riff straight into her heart?