The Andean Cloud Forest in Ecuador is mysterious and beautiful. Trace Rawlings is a man who lives by his own rules. Ruthless and domineering, he takes what he wants. But Cynthia is used to someone trying to manipulate her, having dealt with her father all her life. She feels sure she can handle Trace. After all, he's just there to guide her through the treacherous forest, right? Views: 626
She will risk everything to rescue her friend. Frankie's BFF and four-year-old son are trapped inside a fanatical militia's compound. In Alaska, no less. Wilderness rescues are so not in the New Yorker's skill set. But she'll figure it out. She must. Bull's new roadhouse server is a mass of contradictions. The city girl's reasons for being in Alaska don't add up. Bull's been burned by liars before. So, why is he falling for this crap again? Maybe it's her big brown eyes, exuberant personality—or her generous, compassionate heart. Whatever the reason is, he cares. If she's in trouble, he'll do his damnedest to get her out. The huge Alaskan is terrifyingly compelling—and heartwarmingly concerned for her. But Frankie refuses to involve Bull in the deadly mess. Her plan to rescue her bestie will work without anyone getting hurt. As she tries her best... Views: 626
Will a string of mysterious trespassing incidents give Rookie Officer Ed Solomon his chance at being a big-time detective?Gordon Hepler and Ed Solomon are reminiscing at Finnegan's bar one snowy night, about a case that turned Gordon's career path around and had Solomon rethinking his desires to be a big-city detective. Back then, Gordon had no intentions of being a cop, and Ed was a greener-than-green rookie police officer being trained by Arch Hepler, Gordon's father.In most places, people breaking into garden and storage sheds might not be a big deal, but in the small town of Mapleton, Colorado, it's a veritable crime wave, at least according to Chief Dixon. Kids playing pranks? Or something more serious? Could these trespassers have something to do with a much bigger, big-city crime?What starts out as a perfunctory investigation soon escalates. Will Dixon, Arch Hepler, and new rookie Solomon discover the truth before Mapleton sees its... Views: 626
Prequel to 'Til Death Do Us PartOkay, then ... that's what Sam said after Henry convinced him he was interested in dating, not merely a fling while together on a research trip to the Solomon Islands. And so they embark on their first date, but the conditions are not ideal.Henry is desperate to convince his crush of his sincerity but second guesses his every move. He's thrilled to discover Sam is just as anxious to impress him. Can these two work through their first-date jitters or are they destined to drift apart? Views: 626
Good-girl-gone-bad Presley Richardson is running straight from the altar to a sinfully sexy rebound in USA TODAY bestselling author Stefanie London's third Close Quarters story!Bolting from the church half-naked was not part of the official wedding program...until I learned my husband-to-be was marrying me only for his father's approval. How was I to know my incredibly hot getaway driver was the groom's evil stepbrother? Or that diving into his sleek black Mercedes would be the first step on my journey to the dark side?Wealthy executive Sebastian Foster is a bad decision waiting to happen—all hard muscles, square jaw and eyes that strip me bare. But I'm done being the good girl, done following the rules. It's time to give up my perfectly planned life and embrace my inner siren.Soon Sebastian is my sexy sidekick at Melbourne's most exclusive nightclubs. Dancing burlesque for him makes us both crave a night of... Views: 626
When Marilee calls for help from the road, a hunky bear shifter on a badass motorcycle rides to her rescue. King assists when he realizes the pretty werewolf is being stalked by evil. What follows is a journey fraught with danger as they evade capture, fall in love, and ultimately, have to stand and fight. Secrets are revealed as the past collides with the present. Will their love prevail? Views: 626
Scarlett Lively lives for love. Helping her cousins establish their historic barn as a wedding venue and designing magical ceremonies has finally given her life purpose. But her heart is still off-limits. At least until she falls for the dreamiest man she's ever seen. The chemistry is off the charts and his toe-curling kisses leave her wanting more. There's just one problem. He's a client.Jilted groom Cole Odell moved his whole life to the small, Texas town of Ransom for a bride who left him high and dry. He's used to being alone and history has taught him small towns aren't kind to men with sordid pasts. All he wants is to get by quietly until he can move on from this chapter, but Scarlett stirs a desire in him he can't ignore. He wants to keep her smiling and the bad memories at bay, but he knows he's not the man for her. Even if he wants to be.Two people afraid to open up find solace in each other's arms. If they have the courage to make the leap, they might... Views: 626
Homicide detective Jake Carrington has an engagement that can't wait—with a killer. Haunted by the murder of his sister, Lieutenant Jake Carrington struggles to control his personal demons as he stands over the brutalized body of a young woman found dead on the railroad tracks. The victim disappeared on July 6th, the fifth woman in as many years to go missing on that date. The fifth happy bride-to-be. The only one whose body has turned up. Soon the killer is sending personal messages to Jake. They refer to an unidentified brother he believes Jake hates as much as he does. With his partner distracted by turmoil at home, Jake is on his own. Drawn deeper and deeper into a murderous family feud, his mission is to find out who the killer's brother is—and stop him before another innocent woman's life is cut tragically short. "Tense and authentic—a suspenseful page-turner!"—Leo J. Maloney Views: 626