Jack Dalton was out of the business of saving lives – until his expertise was needed to safeguard Princess Christina Sebastiani of Montebello from dangerous kidnappers. Holed up together day in and day out in a Montana hideaway, the brooding bodyguard and the scholarly virgin battled flaring tempers – and smoldering passions.Yet, despite their friction, Christina clearly ached for much more than Jack's fierce protection, and she beckoned him irresistibly close whenever she gazed up at him with her trusting blue eyes.Why, if Jack didn't watch out, the blushing princess just might penetrate the bulletproof armor around his world-weary heart!
HE WAS WRAPPED IN A CLOAK OF SECRECY…But Nicholas Vickers was Emma Birmingham's only hope to rescue her sister from a maniac. She'd met the charismatic P.I. in her unusual, erotic dreams, and in person Nick was every bit as strong, steady, sexy. But as they planned their attack on The Master's isolated, wooded Maryland estate, Emma realized Nick was a man of mystery…if a man at all. His mesmerizing touch, hypnotic eyes, undeniable appeal hid a century-old secret. Emma knew more than her sister's life was at risk, because she'd run straight into the arms of a vampire….
WITH A MYSTERY MOUNTING, A MEDIEVAL FANTASY WAS FAST BECOMING ALL TOO REAL FOR AN UNLIKELY PAIRLeo McKenzie was an American investigator tracking a hard-to-find woman through the English countryside. But trailing antiques agent Jennifer Rowan through an impassable blizzard only amounted to a concussion and a developing cold crush.After finding haven for the detective in a centuries-old monastery, Jenny sought a silent monk who had the answer to recovering the priceless Warley Madonna. But when someone else got him to spill his guts first–literally–everyone stranded in the castle became a suspect. The two reckless Americans made an imperfect match–and with eyes the color of whiskey, the headstrong P.I. was dangerously close to intoxicating Jennifer. But with only each other to trust, the two strangers in an even stranger land would have to stop a killer who stalked the frozen hallways if they hoped to weather the storm.
THE SISTER SHE NEVER KNEW…BUT WOULD STOP AT NOTHING TO SAVEIt wasn't like Tess Mays to fall apart in front of strangers, but she was having a rough day. Detective Ryan Hill just informed her that her long-lost father was dead, and that the woman lying helplessly in a coma in the ICU was her identical twin. Unbelievable! Somehow Tess had to unravel her father's secret past and fi nd the thugs who intended to kill her sister. For that she needed Ryan's help…if only she could resist succumbing to his protective arms. Her bold plan: to live another woman's life…and possibly risk her own in the process.
He'd come to Wyoming on business, but the moment Prince Stefan Lutece met the beautiful forensics expert, all he could think about was pleasure. Unfortunately, Jane Cameron had a job to do–one that involved missing evidence and possibly murder–and she wasn't falling for Stefan's royal charms.But everything changed when Jane became the target of her own investigation and Stefan, with his military training and commanding presence, her self-imposed guardian. Protecting her 24/7 guaranteed Jane's survival…and stirred up the attraction practically burning between them. Stefan guaranteed he'd keep Jane out of the line of fire–but not out of his big, lonely bed.
If he was murdered, you're the loose end.Waitress Haley Martin has made a small, safe life for herself: no big surprises, no falling in love. In one night, that calm world is shattered. A truck driver is dead, a sexy former military cop needs her help to solve the murder, and she might be next on the hit list.There's something big going down in this sleepy county. Buck Devlin needs to keep Haley close–and he's had worse cover stories than pretending to be in love with a beautiful blonde. But the more danger they expose, the harder it is to remember their love story is just a cover….
Deep in the Colorado Rockies, a group of special crime solvers battle deadly enemies…and bring romance to new heights.Five years after his sister was murdered, investigative reporter David Cross was still racing from one brutal crime scene to the next, searching for the serial killer who'd stolen her young life. Now, «The Fisherman» had resurfaced and set his sights on David's former colleague, Dr. Blair Weston….David was determined to keep Blair safe from harm, but his attraction to the brainy beauty proved to be a distraction he couldn't afford. And the only way to stay one step ahead of the killer on their trail was to unravel the terrible secrets of the past…. But would they ultimately destroy David and Blair's chances for a future together?
RESCUED BY A MOUNTAIN MAN…When Kate Carradine woke up in the woods with no memories of who or where she was, only one thing was clear: someone was trying to kill her–and she had to go into hiding. Then suddenly, a sexy stranger materialized, offering his protection.Charged with rescuing a wealthy socialite who'd gone missing, rugged outdoorsman Liam MacKenzie never expected to find a wildly sexy woman surviving in the wilderness. He vowed to keep Kate safe, but as the killers closed in, their only hope for survival rested in finding the truth buried in Kate's shaky memory….
MISSION PROFILETHE AGENT: Shawn JamesonHIS MOTTO: «Where there's smoke, there's fire.»VITAL STATS: 5'11''; cool blue eyes; white-hot smileTHE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover nannyTHE COMPLICATION: Dr. Kelley StantonTough-guy agent Shawn Jameson work in a hospital day care? If it would help him to catch an arsonist, he'd give it a shot. Rumors hinted that Dr. Kelley Stanton had torched hospital records to cover up a mistake. But the beautiful doc didn't fit the profile–and Shawn's protective instincts went on red alert.With her reputation in shreds and her daughter in danger, Kelley couldn't afford to notice the handsome day-care worker. Trusting the sexy stranger could be her downfall–but with their first explosive kiss, Kelley knew it would be worth going down in flames….
MISSION PROFILETHE AGENT: Michael WellesleyHIS MOTTO: «Trust no one.»VITAL STATS: 6'3''; sea-blue eyes; tall, dark and deadlyTHE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover cowboyTHE COMPLICATION: Nicola CarsonConfidential agent Michael Wellesley had his mission to infiltrate a powerful senator's ranch under control–until he unmasked one sweetly sexy impostor! Nicola Carson's brilliant disguise as a boyish ranch hand couldn't hide her femininity from Michael's razor-sharp senses. She claimed the senator wanted her dead, and she was hiding in plain sight to find out why. Taking on an inexperienced partner wasn't in Michael's plan, but with Nicola's precious life in his hands, the maverick agent realized the time had come to improvise….