New Releases by B.J. Daniels

HOW HARD CAN IT BE TO FIND A COWBOY IN MONTANA…? The only thing J.T. McCall cares about is cattle. He’s always been the responsible brother and has been running the family-owned Sundown Ranch for years. He’s as authentic a cowboy as they come—and Regina Holland knows it. He’s just what she’s looking for, and she’s determined to have him—for business purposes only, of course. So when she finagles a job with his cattle drive deep in the Montana mountains, she doesn’t count on falling for J.T….or becoming the target of a killer. In the heat of passion and on a dangerous drive, can they survive the assault of a madman? Originally published in 2010

A cop goes undercover as a chauffeur to keep an eye on a crime boss's daughter in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. She may be the wrong girl, but this undercover cop will compromise everything he values to make things right for her and her daughter. Amanda Crowe's baby girl has been kidnapped, and in the shadowy world in which she lives, there's no one to trust except herself. But she hasn't counted on Jesse McCall getting in her way—a man who is more than he seems . . . Posing as Amanda's driver, undercover cop Jesse McCall is assigned to watch the mobster's daughter. But he can't ignore Amanda's heart-wrenching effort to bring her child home, nor her siren's call luring him ever closer. As a cop, Jesse has a duty to fulfill. But as Amanda's lover, he'll protect her and her baby from all harm—even if it means breaking the law.

Protecting her life will mean betraying her trust Ainsley Hamilton has always been the responsible one of the family. As the oldest daughter of presidential candidate Buckmaster Hamilton, she''s also a potential target. For months she''s sensed someone following her. When an expedition to scout locations for a commercial takes a terrifying turn, she''s rescued by a natural-born cowboy who tempts the good girl to finally let loose. Sawyer Nash knows just how reckless it is to fall for someone he''s gone undercover to protect. Yet masquerading as an extra on set, he starts to see beneath Ainsley''s controlled facade. And with the election—and a killer—drawing closer, Sawyer stands to lose not just his job and his life but the woman for whom he''d gladly risk both.

The Montana Hamiltons by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels He's meant to protect her, but what is this cowboy keeping from her about the danger she's facing? As the daughter of a presidential candidate, Cassidy Hamilton left the Montana family ranch to escape notoriety and live her own life. But when someone tries to abduct her off a Houston sidewalk, Cassidy finds protection in the tall, dark and sexy form of cowboy Jack Durand. The gorgeous Texan doesn't recognize her, wants nothing from her and is determined to keep her safe. Jack hates keeping secrets from the beautiful Cassidy, but he knows more about her kidnapping attempt than he's admitting. Forced on the run, Jack and Cassidy begin piecing together a jagged family puzzle, exposing a plot years in the making—one that will either tear them apart or bring them closer together than ever.

It took only one impulsive moment on an empty two-lane highway to cost her everything. A man’s responsible for his own prosperity—especially if he’s Cooper Barnett, the most determined cowboy in the West. No one knows what he sacrificed to claim a piece of Beartooth, Montana, for himself and his beautiful fiancée, Livie. No one knows what he’s willing to do for love…until a stranger’s twisted vendetta threatens the happy ending they should’ve had long ago. One fateful mistake isn’t the only secret Livie Hamilton is keeping from her fiancé. Victimized during a treacherous blizzard by a man she thought she could trust, she’s pregnant…but unsure who the father is. With an unknown blackmailer threatening to expose her, she must confess to Cooper and trust he’ll still protect her. But when the truth falls into place, she may lose the only man she’s ever loved—or worse.

Suspense, passion, cowboys and the wide skies of Montana—all the hallmarks of New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels combine in this thrilling volume! AMBUSHED! Molly Kilpatrick has kept ahead of the criminals who want to kill her, but her luck is up…until she reads about Jasmine Wolfe. Jasmine has been missing for years, and Molly resembles her enough to assume her identity. She must convince Jasmine''s fiancé, Cash McCall, though. One look at the sexy sheriff and she knows it won''t be a hardship. But someone wants Jasmine dead, too! HIGH-CALIBER COWBOY As the black sheep, Brandon McCall isn''t expected to rescue damsels in distress. But Anna Austin is in trouble, and he''s never walked away from a beautiful woman. Anna is determined to find out what happened to her past. And someone wants those secrets to remain buried. Can Brandon protect Anna long enough for her to uncover the truth? Look for BJ Daniel’s latest title Reunion at Cardwell Ranch, part of her bestselling Cardwell Ranch series.

Sheriff Dillon Lawson has always thought his twin brother Ethan was dead, until the beautiful Tessa Winters arrives, claiming to be carrying Ethan''s baby.

Collects two suspenseful Christmas stories, including "Keeping Christmas, " where cowboy Chance Walker, intent on bringing wild child Dixie Bonner home for Christmas, starts to fall in love with the woman he is tasked to find and protect.

AT CARDWELL RANCH, THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE BRUTAL… It had been years since Tanner "Tag" Cardwell''s boots touched Montana soil. This Christmas he was determined to change that. Until a run-in with local Lily McCabe revealed dark secrets from his past and deep trouble for his future. Cowboys came and went in these parts. But Tag Cardwell caught Lily off guard in more ways than one when the two became entwined in a murder mystery. What was it about Tag? The dreamy eyes… The rugged physique… The protection she felt in his strong arms… But before they could lose themselves in each other they had to trace a killer. Or risk finding a crime scene under the Christmas tree.

Jack French has had two long years of prison-ranch labor to focus on starting over, cleaning up his act and making things right. When he comes home to close-knit Beartooth, Montana, he’s bent on leveling the score with the men who set him up. The one thing he doesn’t factor into his plans is beautiful Kate LaFond. With adventure-seeking in her blood, Kate’s got big dreams to chase and a troubled past to put to rest. And even though a red-hot connection to a woman with her own set of secrets isn’t part of Jack’s plans, he just can’t resist Kate and the gold cache she’s after…even if it comes at a price. But when Kate is accused of murder, he realizes she’s not only a suspect, but a target. In the Montana wilderness, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from a killer on a quest to rob them of their chance for a new, passionate life with each other.

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same. Lost Her first and only love. Chelsea Jensen had no idea her father had been to blame for her heartbreak when Jack Shane disappeared from the Wishing Tree Ranch. Ten years later, the betrayal still burned. Found A check. A canceled check that explained everything. Or almost. Now she knew why he''d left her. But she didn''t know if he''d loved her. Had she just been too young and too blind to see the truth? She was determined to track Jack down—wherever he was—and find out!

Would She Stand By Her Man…or Suspect him of Murder? Ever since J. D. Garrison had broken her adolescent heart when he'd skipped town years ago, the radio and the supermarket tabloids had been Denver McCallahan's only link to the man who'd become country music's "brightest star." That is, until her uncle Max got murdered…. Suddenly J.D. was waltzing back into her life…sweeping her off her feet and warning her not to trust his best friend, Pete, the one man who'd helped dry her teenage tears. The two men Denver loved most were now accusing each other of murder! One had stood by her…the other had broken her heart. Would Denver choose the right man?

Life out on the Chisholm Ranch was never dull That''s Dakota Lansing''s impression, anyway. But she was always on the other side of the fence, keeping her distance from Zane Chisholm, the cowboy with a bad reputation. Now her family secrets are threatening to be unearthed and she''s afraid where they''ll lead, especially if it means setting foot on the Chisholm ranch.… With both their lives in jeopardy, Dakota is forced to admit Zane is her only hope of staying alive. Targeted by unknown assailants, Zane discovers his mysterious connection to Dakota is much bigger than either suspected. The feisty beauty is more than his match and is becoming harder to resist. With time running out, should he let her rope him in and go along for the ride?

Cowboy Accomplice J.T. was as authentic as a cowboy could come, and Regina Holland knew it. He was just what she was looking for, and she was determined to have him—for business purposes only, of course. But when she finagled a job with his cattle drive deep in the Montana mountains, she didn't count on becoming a killer's target or on falling for J.T. But would they survive the assault of a madman? Shotgun Surrender When tomboy Dusty McCall traded her cowboy boots for high heels, rancher Ty Coltrane never knew what hit him. And he wasn't the only one who had noticed her transformation from rough&-and&-tumble cowgirl to fresh&-faced beauty. But then questions were raised about a competing suitor's sinister and suspicious activities, and Ty knew he had to win Dusty's affections before things turned deadly. No matter the cost, Ty would do anything to protect the woman he loved.

She Claimed Her Baby Was His Yet Chase Calloway swore he''d never met the mysterious pregnant woman who appeared at his family''s ranch. True, an accident had blocked parts of his memory, but he wouldn''t have forgotten the desire that flared between them…. Marni McCumber deceived so that she might learn the truth. She hadn''t counted on the pre-Christmas snows stranding her with Chase''s secretive family—or the dangerous mishaps that hinted she wasn''t the only one with something to hide. Forced to accept Chase''s protection, Marni found one truth impossible to conceal—she wanted Chase. But when he regained his memory, would he want her? HIDDEN IDENTITY

The prime suspect was a sleepwalker For the second time in her life Clancy Jones had awakened at a murder scene—this time with the murder weapon in her hand. Without recall, she insisted she was innocent, framed and the real killer after her. To the untrained eye, she looked mighty guilty. But to private investigator Jake Hawkins, she still looked damn good. Desire for Clancy had always burned inside Jake; so had anger. Ten years ago Clancy sleepwalked onto another crime scene and her testimony had put Jake''s father behind bars. Now Jake didn''t know if he wanted to prove his seductive client''s innocence—or guilt. LAWMAN—There''s nothing sexier than the strong arms of the law!

From the moment Billie Rae Rasmussen crashes into him, Tanner Chisholm realizes he is on a collision course with destiny. As Whitehorse''s cowboy with a heart of gold, there is no way he could overlook the fear that shadows her eyes. Something has her running scared, but now that she is in his protective arms he intends to keep her safe. Billie Rae can''t run fast enough—or far enough. And if she sticks around this small town, the danger that follows her could put her newfound hero at risk. But Tanner refuses to leave her side, and his love gives Billie Rae the hope and courage she needs. Now she''ll fight to take back her life…or die trying.

A private investigator partners up with a pretty reporter on a cold case in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Bad news for journalist Raine Chandler—she's on the run from a killer, but her luck is about to change as she catches the eye of hunky Cordell Winchester. In town on family business, the cowboy P.I. can't ignore a lady in need—or resist the urge to help her solve an abduction case long gone cold. But the blue-eyed woman is herself as much of a temptation as she is a mystery. . . . By the time a storm strands them at the Winchester ranch, Raine and Cordell decide to bare all, body and soul. Moved by Cordell's confessions, Raine makes her own shocking revelation. Now, with another girl gone missing, Cordell has to trust and protect the woman who has already stolen his heart. . . .

By day, quiet and reserved Samantha Peters worked for a high-endwedding planner. By night she was a top-notch agent with Miami Confidential. Then she met sexy Alex Graham after tragedy struck outsidethe Weddings Your Way salon, and Samantha had trouble keeping her twolives separate. Being with Alex brought out Samantha's protectiveinstincts—and the wild side she tried so hard to keephidden—when she and Alex became the targets of a dangerousenemy. Samantha had to remain focused, or jeopardize the work and theteam. After all, forming attachments to victims was wrong...even ifbeing with Alex felt so right....

Enemies become lovers when a cowboy seeking vengeance falls for his beautiful nemesis in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. There''s a standoff brewing between Dillon Savage and cattle inspector Jacklyn Wilde. Four years earlier, Jacklyn put Dillon behind bars for cattle rustling. Now she''s sprung him free, demanding he help her crack an even bigger operation. Attached at the hip until the rustling ring is busted, they have to make the best of a bad situation. But the real trouble is Dillon Savage. The cowboy is as cocksure and adventurous as ever. He has old scores to settle, and Jacklyn is there to make sure he doesn''t stray from his path. Only she doesn''t know that she''s first in line.

Charlotte "Charlie" Larkin believed she''d been cursed when it came to matters of the heart, especially since every man she''d ever been involved with had met an untimely end. To add insult to injury, to-die-for true-crime writer Gus Riley has come to the remote Montana town to research her for his next book! Following an attempt on Charlie''s life, Gus insists the two join forces to pursue the investigation. Charlie is unwittingly drawn to her sexy protector, but she knows she should keep her distance...Except when Gus insists they fake a relationship to draw out the killer, her defenses crumble at his all-too-real advances. And being in close proximity to Gus is making Charlie forget that the arrangement is supposed to be temporary—a dangerous distraction from a very dangerous killer. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

A woman searching for the truth about her biological parents must trust a sexy cop in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. She skidded into town on a bike too powerful for most men, with ten thousand dollars in her saddlebag and a bullet wound in her shoulder. Maggie Randolph was searching for something and running from someone. But she didn''t plan on running into a man she could trust. . . . Timber Falls'' deputy sheriff Jesse Tanner had to convince the daredevil beauty that he''d protect her. But first he''d have to catch her—before it was too late. Jesse was sexy as sin, and chivalrous to boot. But Maggie wasn''t exactly playing by the books in her search for the truth about her father''s murder and her own adoption. Could she share her secrets with Jesse and find solace in his arms for good?

Believing he's found his future wife, a man partners up with a pretty PI to find a missing child in a romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller. The moment Will Sheridan met Samantha Murphy at a party, he knew she was the woman he'd been waiting for. Then a kiss, and suddenly she had disappeared. But Will hadn't given up looking for her, for he vowed to make her his bride—once he discovered who she was, that is. . . . Samantha Murphy's identity was something the female private investigator was trying very hard to hide. She had a job to do and Will, sexy and gorgeous as he was, was in the way. When her latest case took a dangerous turn, Will was caught in the middle of the chase and became her accidental partner. Now on the run to save an innocent life, can they fight their attraction long enough to stay alive?

He'd waited for this day--this woman--for forever it seemed. Harry Ballantine had been a prisoner of Fernhaven forest and now he found the key to his salvation in Jenna Dante. But would she surrender to him before she left the hidden hamlet? With an angry ex on her tail and rain pouring, the last thing Jenna Dante needed was car trouble and a cranky child. Her only option was to seek refuge in the desolate hotel on the hill in Fernhaven. But the restored walls seemed to hold more than memories. For Jenna they vibrated with life and an all-male seduction she could only see and feel in her mind. But when danger came to call, she would need flesh-and-blood protection--and maybe something more lethal...like transcending love.

Though Cape Diablo had a reputation for being cursed, Willa St. Clare — the only eyewitness to a murder investigation — found the remote island the perfect place to disappear. Only, she never realized she was being followed…. A case of mistaken identity put undercover cop Landry Jones and Willa at cross-purposes. And though a mysterious entity on the island wanted to make sure Willa remained deadly silent, her only hope for survival rested on Landry''s too-broad shoulders. But as the danger around them escalated, was their undeniable attraction the greatest risk of all?