Texas Midnight. Caroline Burnes

      She was completely naked

      Jeremy’s heart slammed hard against his ribs as he watched the tall, slender woman climb onto a rock by the lake. He held his breath until he thought his lungs would burst. When he finally breathed, Anna dove back into the river.

      He fought against the sensations that seemed to hit him with the force of a lightning bolt. He was a man who loved women, and he was always aware of their beauty.

      But he’d never had a reaction like the one Anna had just evoked.

      He had to get control of himself and the situation. His future depended on it.

      During the long, hot hours of tracking her, he’d anticipated all kinds of trouble. He hadn’t thought of this. Now all he wanted to do was kiss her—run his hands all over that wet skin.…

      Dear Harlequin Intrigue Reader,

      Chills run down your spine, your pulse pounds…and you can’t wait to turn the page! It’s just another month of outstanding romantic suspense from Harlequin Intrigue.

      Last month, Amanda Stevens introduced you to a new brand of justice—GALLAGHER JUSTICE—in The Littlest Witness (#549). This month, Detective Tony Gallagher gets his very own Secret Admirer (#553) for Valentine’s Day. Cupid is also hard at work in B.J. Daniels’s Love at First Sight (#555), in which a sexy police officer has to pose as the husband of the only witness to a murder in order to protect her. Except he keeps forgetting their marriage is supposed to be a façade.

      Caroline Burnes takes a break from her FEAR FAMILIAR series to bring you Texas Midnight (#554). Simmering passion and a remote location make for an explosive read from this bestselling author. But Familiar, the crime-solving black cat, will be back at Harlequin Intrigue soon in his thirteenth novel! Watch for Familiar Obsession (#570) in stores this June.

      Finally, Rita Herron contributes to the ongoing Harlequin Intrigue amnesia promotion A MEMORY AWAY… with Forgotten Lullaby (#556). In this highly emotional story, not only do a man and woman commit their love to one another once, but they also overcome the odds to fall in love all over again.

      Intense drama and powerful romance make for an extraspecial selection of titles this February. Enjoy!

      Sincerely,

      Denise O’Sullivan

      Associate Senior Editor

      Harlequin Intrigue

      Texas Midnight

      Caroline Burnes

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Caroline Burnes is currently involved in writing her books and “gentling” her three-year-old Connemara/Thoroughbred gelding, Cogar. An animal advocate, she believes that kindness and consistency are the keys to relating to animals—big or little. She also has two mares, three dogs and six cats.

      Books by Caroline Burnes

      HARLEQUIN INTRIGUE

      86—A DEADLY BREED

      100—MEASURE OF DECEIT

      115—PHANTOM FILLY

      134—FEAR FAMILIAR*

      154—THE JAGUAR’S EYE

      186—DEADLY CURRENTS

      204—FATAL INGREDIENTS

      215—TOO FAMILIAR*

      229—HOODWINKED

      241—FLESH AND BLOOD

      256—THRICE FAMILIAR*

      267—CUTTING EDGE

      277—SHADES OF FAMILIAR*

      293—FAMILIAR REMEDY*

      322—FAMILIAR TALE*

      343—BEWITCHING FAMILIAR*

      399—A CHRISTMAS KISS

      409—MIDNIGHT PREY

      426—FAMILIAR HEART*

      452—FAMILIAR FIRE*

      485—REMEMBER ME, COWBOY

      502—FAMILIAR VALENTINE*

      525—AFTER DARK “Familiar Stranger”*

      542—FAMILIAR CHRISTMAS*

      554—TEXAS MIDNIGHT

      CAST OF CHARACTERS

      Anna Red Shoes—Her unthinking actions put her on the run with a man she’s sworn to hate, but is coming to love.

      Jeremy Masterson—He started the hunt for Anna—now he just wants to keep her safe.

      Ellie Clark—The bookstore owner is Jeremy’s oldest friend and supporter.

      Lucinda Estar—She’s glamorous, spoiled—and deadly?

      Blane Griffin—His friendship with Jeremy has turned to wild jealousy.

      Maria Gonzalez—How high might she price her friendship with Anna?

      Henry Mills—Someone literally stabbed the editor in the back.

      Johnny Severe—Does he want Anna back, or does he want to destroy her?

      Gabriel Wexit—She charmed her way into Jeremy’s life. What does she really want?

      To the Ellen Drive gang—especially Rat Boy

      Tommy Beech and the cowgirl Rat-ettes. They can’t sing, but they can ride.

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

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