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He needs to fire her or claim her before it's too late. Avery gets caught in a web of deceit when she agrees to help save her family farm. As her life begins to tangle chaotically, her attraction grows for her new boss, Stryker Red Eagle, but he is the enemy... or is he? Stryker's ordered life is turned upside down when Avery arrives as a woman, not the male assistant he thought he was getting. She is stealing his concentration, and something is going on with her that he can't figure out. To save his sanity, Stryker needs to either fire Avery or claim her as his own. But then the real ...

Falling in love was never part of the bargain. Lady Sofia Cloverfield’s family has disintegrated, and she finds herself on the streets to make her own way with only a few guineas and her wits with which to rely on to survive. Sofia uses her common sense and prays she can figure out how to turn her fate around. Exeter Trenton, the Devil Duke, is wealthy, handsome, and lonely. His position demands he take a wife, but he finds none to his liking. Then, quite by accident, his luck changes when his horses nearly trample a waif he mistakes for a child. He allows her to leave with his ...

UNFORGETTABLE PROTECTORS: Healing and Guardians Heroes in the shadows. Guardians of the heart. Where love is the ultimate shield. When danger lurks and the truth is tangled in secrets, only the strongest will stand between love and destruction. In this pulse-pounding romantic suspense collection, heroes emerge from the shadows—willing to risk everything to protect the ones who matter most. From undercover agents and fearless detectives to supernatural guardians and reluctant protectors, these gripping stories deliver heart-stopping action, fierce devotion, and passion forged in the face ...

Loyalty is good, but blind loyalty can be deadly. Garrett Sullivan and Katrina Long, known as Callie and Garrett to friends, was in a serious dating arrangement. He loved her. He thought she loved him. They argued over her taking an undercover assignment into the dark underworld of the Mexican Mafia in Southern California. The next evening there was a note from Callie saying her dad was sick and she’d call when she got there. She never called. After a year of pounding her family and Homeland for information where his girl was, his team found her but she slipped away when approached. Soon ...

A love story that stood the test of time, but will it stand the threat of an old flame’s possessive rage? Jacob Red Eagle loved Sage Appleton, and their young hearts engraved those three words on a tree—a symbol of budding affection that seemed destined to flourish. But as life unfolded, their paths split as Jacob, trying to find his way and deal with his past, ended their romance, going off to college and his future. Thankfully, the act that looked as though it would end their love story only put it on hold. Waiting for fate, determination and danger to draw them back together. It's ...

He was a deadly operative, but she called him Daddy. As a former military pilot turned security operative, Carter has always been in control. But when he falls in love with the enchanting and efficient Becky, his boss’s assistant, everything changes. His Daddy Dom comes out in force but holding the reins steady is challenging some days when Becky smiles so sweetly. Suddenly, he’s protecting more than just his clients - he’s protecting his heart. Just as their relationship begins to deepen, it is first stalled by Carter’s secret, then Carter’s plane is sabotaged, quickly followed ...

First loves are never forgotten loves Bella’s first and only love was never far from her dreams. When Callen broke up with her because of a misunderstanding, Bella was done with forever love. She threw herself into her art and tried to forget that Callen held her heart and her Baby girl fantasies. Now, the life she had built had turned sour, too. Done with the city life that had turned cruel, Bella was relieved when she was called home to care for her dying mother. Then she saw Callen, and suddenly, she believed in second chances. The minute Callen saw Bella walking onto the ranch, he ...

Saddles and tobacco are not all they are selling in the shops today. Annalise Coton is to be sold to the highest bidder. At eighteen, she has met her usefulness as a nursemaid to her half-brother. With no natural parent to protect her from the outcome, she will go home with the man offering the best price by the close of business today. Proposal of marriage optional. But if the choice were hers, the attractive lord who entered the leather shop is the one she would consider. He was obviously used to having his desires met, but there was a gentleness about him that belied the harder, angular ...

We’re going to the ranch. This daddy is taking care of all his little ones By the time Camille Hendrix reached the age of twenty-one, she had endured deceptions, betrayals, and abuse. She was forced into a marriage out of obligation that eventually resulted in divorce, leaving her to support herself and her two children; one born and one on the way. Yet, amidst all the hardships, there was one man who had genuinely loved her; until she left without offering an explanation, leaving an ache in her heart that remained present every day. Now, with a nursing degree under her belt and two young...

He needed a clever woman to rule his home, reach for her papa, and lie ravished in his bed with a whimsical, sated smile. In return, he would bind her to him and release her spirit. Rosemary Thayer, suddenly alone in America, could finally do as she wished. It was the most frightening and exciting thing that had ever happened to her. She intended to capitalize on the opportunity by getting away from the man who wanted to marry her, avoid homelessness, and prostitution. Marriage would come eventually, but in her limited experience, men were trouble. If her secrets were out, no respectable ...

He must remove her from harm's way, even if she refuses to believe she is in danger. In an effort to to begin again after her previous boyfriend became her stalker, Math genius Teagan Manz jumps at the opportunity to leave the Atlanta city life for a more sedate existence as a college instructor. As she settles into rural life in South Dakota, she finds herself more than attracted to Declan Red Eagle, who seems to turn every woman's head. She has no chance of catching the masterful Native American's eye, even though she tries. Just as she is beginning to enjoy her new life, the first ...

He craved her trust, obedience, and submission in a relationship he knew would never be equal. Sharlee Armstrong had carefully crafted a safe existence in the shadows of life, trading information for a high price. But when she meets Jacquard Reynaud, she realizes it might be time to take a risk. He’s handsome, alluring, and powerful-and Sharlee can’t help but be attracted to him, but leaving the safety of her cocoon could be dangerous. Even deadly. From his first glimpse of her, Jac knows Sharlee must be his-but he also understands getting involved with him could put her in harm’s way...

Kai knows Seamus’ help comes at a cost-her heart. Seamus Red Eagle was a contradiction in terms. If his heritage of Irish and Native American wasn’t enough, he was a rancher who flew dangerous missions as a member of the Night Stalkers. When training took him to Hawaii, he met and fell in love with his soulmate, Kailani Aka. When a mission went FUBAR, he was seriously injured, earning him a medical discharge, a long recovery, and losing Kai to another man. Kai had accepted Seamus didn’t love her when he stopped contacting her, but it hadn’t lessened her need for him. While piecing ...

She’s in danger She has a sharp mind and a sharper tongue. He listens before speaking and is slow to anger. She’s unimpressed with cowboys. He’s proud to be one. She’s modern city adventure. He’s traditional country. She’s off limits and fighting her attraction. He’s her boss, and nothing is off-limits. She has secrets. He demands honesty-or else. She wants a man to rock her world, but she’s in trouble. He will devour her enemies and take no prisoners. He will protect her

Unraveling secrets and defying limits, Piper stops at nothing to unveil the truth, even if it means crossing Daddy's lines. Piper has awesome plans, but they defy Daddy Dom's rules. Things could get hot. Piper Gentry was not one to back down from a challenge, not in her international investments company or in her personal life. Piper looks for sense in her father's death while looking for ways to make the family ranch profitable again in the wild heat of a Texas summer. Jackson Knight has always loved Piper Gentry. His challenge is to remind her that she feels the same about him. When ...

Unexpected Love at Christmas is all about Sassy Love, Laughter, Miracles, and the warmth of Christmas that comes when you least expect it. A Chance of Snow Billionaire Boss Icy roads, a fall, decorating tips, and a chance of snow were all that Ethan needed to know that Leilani was a keeper. Will she feel the same about him? Christmas Wishes and You Second Chances In the aftermath of a multi-car accident, and after some gentle encouragement, Beth blurts out her Christmas wish to a kindly old gentleman. He responds with a wise bit of truth if she will only heed his words. "Don't forget, my ...

Psychiatrist Oakley Addison is ready to enjoy a romantic relationship. She’s lonely but too busy to do anything about it. She decides to go to a conference where the focus is military personnel, first responders, and veterans, where her heart is. Instead of flying, she takes the plunge and drives to Dallas for a week hoping to stop on her way home to see her parents. Before the first session, she fights off a mugger and has to settle a mistaken identity problem. This week might be more trouble than it’s worth, except for the fascinating, enticing man who has swept her off her feet. ...

New town. New Job. One new friend who didn’t know her name or address. Would anyone ever notice that a madman took her? Mallory Sasse was lonely and needed a change. She left her hometown to find a new future and maybe a new lover. Determined to make this change successful, she leased a great townhouse and started her new job as the lead pharmacist, then looked for some fun. At a meet and greet in a nearby town, she met him. He was fit, authoritative, with a gentle smile and greying at his temples. Monroe took her breath away. Her attraction grew over the weeks, fast approaching that ...

It started with a trick and could end with a death if they don’t eliminate the threat. Unemployed again, Josie’s friend tricks her into accepting a job with the last man she would ever work for, the one she can’t forget. The man who filled all her Daddy dreams and more. With no other choice, Josie decides it’s time to deal with her biggest barrier to a happy life, namely her refusal to accept assistance in any way unless absolutely necessary, but she doesn’t know how. Into her life again steps the man who lives in her nightmares and her dreams. And she craves his kind of loving. ...

With lives in the balance, what could she do but comply with their demands? Accountant Jessica Roe kept her head down and always followed the rules. When she discovered possible illegal activity with her employer, she left that job and joined Reynaud and Associates. Life was good. Her brother hadn’t asked for money in months, and she was now dating Mark Jensen. Within one week, her brother needed cash, her old employer was trying to blackmail her, and she was nearly raped and killed. Not only are her savings at risk but her relationship with Mark, her job with Reynaud and Associates, her ...