Danger rings in the New Year in these two suspenseful novellasAlive After New Year by Hannah AlexanderAn anonymous note demands millions of dollars–and in return, Lynley Marshall can keep her life. Lynley turns to new police chief John Russell for protection. The handsome widower promises to keep her safe. But time is running out as the clock ticks closer to midnight–and to the deadline for the culprit's demands.New Year's Target by Jill Elizabeth NelsonWhen a sniper shoots at Cassidy Ferris on a ski slope, the wounded police detective is shocked by her rescuer's identity–her childhood nemesis, Tim Halstead. And as the threats escalate, they must join forces to uncover why a killer has targeted them both.
Safeguarding the witness…And his adopted little girlUS Marshal Delaney Patton’s assignment: protect murder witness Bruce Walker and his daughter—a little girl Delaney suspects is the child she gave up for adoption years ago. But before she can explore a possible reunion, Delaney must outsmart the deadly criminal organization tracking their every move. Can she shield them long enough to find the truth…and possibly become part of the family she’s falling for?
To clear her father’s name…she’ll risk her lifeNothing can stop journalist Kitty Linklater from proving her father was wrongfully convicted of murder—especially not a killer who wants to silence her. With the town outraged against her, Chief Deputy Ryan Lawrence isn’t convinced of her father’s innocence, but he’s sure Kitty’s in danger. And he’ll put his heart and job on the line to save her life…even it costs his own.
His brother was the intended victim…Now someone’s after him in this Secret Service Agents storyAfter a man is killed while carrying his brother’s Navy ID, Secret Service agent Declan Stringer’s determined to figure out why—even if it turns a killer’s sights on him. But first, he must convince NCIS agent Portia Finch to partner with him on this case. As attraction sparks between them, Portia knows she's on dangerous ground…because Declan’s hiding deadly secrets.
USA Today Bestselling Author Valerie HansenSomeone wants to see her silenced.An Emergency Responders storyBack home after a mission trip, nurse and EMT Sara Southerland learns her cousin’s death might not have been an accident—and now someone wants her dead. The only person she can trust is longtime crush and fire captain Adam Kane. With a stalker on their tail, Adam will do whatever it takes to protect the woman he’s realizing he can’t live without.
LAST WITNESS STANDINGFour weeks before she’s set to testify at a gang murder trial, someone is determined to make sure that Candace Gallagher Andrews never takes the stand. When nowhere is safe for the private investigator or her little girl, Candace turns to the only person she can trust—long-time friend and former Navy SEAL Marco Quidel. For Marco, protecting Candace is not just another duty. As the trial date nears and the killer stalks ever closer, Marco knows fear for the first time—the fear of losing Candace and her daughter. But while Marco begins seeing Candace as more than just a friend, her late husband’s memory is never far from her mind. So he must keep Candace alive—and not get emotionally involved—long enough to put away a killer.
WITHOUT A TRACEAs a skip tracer in training, Joslyn Dimalanta knows she has the skills to track down her missing friend. As long as her friend's startlingly handsome brother, Clay Ashton, doesn't distract her. But then his sister's house detonates–almost killing Clay and Joslyn. Now they realize the harsh reality: they must either find the person after Clay's sister, or face deadly consequences. And the closer they get to exposing the source of the crimes, the more explosive surprises they discover. With every obstacle they overcome, Joslyn finds herself relying on Clay more and more. Still, the peril they face scares her less than the idea of trusting Clay with her wounded heart.
STALKED!After losing her family, and then nearly her life when she was held hostage in Africa, grieving widow Raina Lowery only wants to put the past behind her. Instead, she's finding her son's toys in the woods and dodging a gunman's bullets. Raina is trapped in a real-life nightmare–until Jackson Miller reappears. Months ago, saving Raina was Jackson's job as a member of HEART, a private rescue team. But now it's personal. The hardened protector wants to give Raina–and himself–a second chance at love. But first he has to save her…again.Mission: Rescue–No job is too dangerous for these fearless heroes
FRAMEDWhen a priceless artifact is stolen, museum curator Lana Gomez becomes the prime suspect. How can she hope to adopt her orphaned nephew if she's a person of interest in a crime? Cooperating with Capitol K-9 Unit officer Adam Donovan doesn't get her very far–the handsome cop thinks she's hiding something. But when the real thief returns set on silencing Lana, it is Adam and his Doberman pinscher, Ace, who become her only defense against a madman who wants nothing more than to see Lana eliminated.Capitol K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.
Fall from Grace by Marta Perry – When one of her students witnesses a crime, Sara Esch gets too close to the truth and widower Caleb King must risk it all for the woman who's taught him to love again.– Dangerous Homecoming by Diane Burke – Katie Lapp needs her childhood friend Joshua Miller more than ever when someone threatens her late husband's farm. Can Joshua protect her…even if it endangers his heart? – Return to Willow Creek by Kit Wilkinson – A series of accidents has startled their Plain community…and leads Lydia Stoltz to Joseph Yoder, the man who once broke her heart. At every turn, it seems their shared past holds the key to their future.