New Releases by Cindy Dees

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and veteran writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in commercial thriller fiction, film, television, and more. In this volume, Cindy does in-depth analysis of 40 iconic thriller tropes found across all sub-genres of thriller fiction. Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or other story format that includes a thriller element, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: · detailed definition and analysis · list of adjacent tropes · list of reasons why audiences love this trope · descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly · list of additional key scenes important to this trope · an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope · an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope · examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …writers in every genre and format of fiction are going to want these guides in their shelf of go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

A government assassin. A sociopathic killer. Both hunters—and both hunted—in the ultimate game of deception, double-cross, and death. Former CIA agent Helen Warwick returns in this electrifying thriller by USA Today bestselling author Cindy Dees. . . . She craved the shadows. Invisibility. Seeing but not being seen. As an elite assassin for the CIA, Helen Warwick was trained to keep a low profile. To blend into the crowd. To eliminate her targets swiftly, silently, and efficiently. But now that she’s retired, Helen is forced to take on a very different, and very public, role—as the proud mother of a rising young politician. At a DC press conference for her son’s campaign, she sees the ominous green light of a gun laser fixed on her son’s head—and her CIA training kicks in. She jumps into action, pushes her son down, and saves him from a sniper’s bullet. In that moment, Helen realizes she will never escape the secrets of her past—or the deranged man she thought she killed. . . . He is still alive—and coming for her family. His code name is Scorpius. A Russian mole embedded in the CIA, he recruits dangerous sociopaths ejected from the military and trains them to kill at command. None of his CIA colleagues—including Helen Warwick—know his true identity. But when members of his kill team begin to disappear, he realizes his entire operation may be at risk. His greatest threat, Helen Warwick, has agreed to rejoin the CIA to help expose Scorpius after the assassination attempt on her son. She suspects that Scorpius may be one of her colleagues, part of a vast conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. And now that her family has been personally targeted, she’s willing to break every rule in the CIA handbook to stop Scorpius and his trained killers. Unless, of course, they kill her first. . . .

“A pitch-perfect adventure, filled with nuance and dire exploits. Take a breath, hang on, and enjoy the ride with this smart and clever heroine.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author Fans of J.T. Ellison and Julie Clark will be riveted by this exhilaratingly sharp thriller from a New York Times bestselling author and former spy. This taut, action-packed thriller introduces unforgettable heroine Helen Warwick, a highly skilled CIA assassin trying to navigate retirement, settle into a normal life, and reconnect with her family . . . in the midst of mortal combat. Retirement isn’t easy for a former CIA assassin. For fifty-five-year-old Helen Warwick, it may be impossible. Even Helen’s family doesn’t know the true nature of the work she’s done for decades—the secret black ops, the sanctioned executions. But her plan to spend time reconnecting with her grown children has just been blown up—along with her son’s house—by hired killers. Why is she being targeted now—and by whom? Years of eliminating the nation’s enemies one sniper bullet at a time have earned Helen powerful adversaries. Then there are mysterious new foes, including a psychopath dubbed The DaVinci Killer, who wages a twisted war with a rival serial killer to turn murder into art. And when he sets his sights on Helen, she may very well become his next exhibit. From homegrown spies to Russian mafia hitmen, Helen’s ghosts don’t just haunt—they kill. And staying alive long enough to make up for the past, and protect those closest to her, will take every ounce of skill she possesses . . .

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic backstory romance tropes, the stories made up of the lingering problems, scars, and needs from your hero’s and heroine’s pasts that must be overcome before they can achieve happiness and true love. . Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: a detailed definition and analysis descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly lists of additional key scenes important to this trope an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope reasons why audiences love this trope a list of similar tropes a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic internal romance tropes, the stories of personal affliction, wounds, fears, and personality traits that form obstacles to love inside the hearts and minds of your characters. Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: · a detailed definition and analysis · descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly · lists of additional key scenes important to this trope · an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope · an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope · reasons why audiences love this trope · a list of similar tropes · a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic internal romance tropes, the stories of personal affliction, wounds, fears, and personality traits that form obstacles to love inside the hearts and minds of your characters. Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: · a detailed definition and analysis · descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly · lists of additional key scenes important to this trope · an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope · an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope · reasons why audiences love this trope · a list of similar tropes · a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

She’s a journalist by day, a Medusa by night. He despises journalists but has great respect for women special operators. It’s love and hate at first sight for these two when a body washes up on a beach and throws them together in a deadly confrontation with an assassin out to kill them both. As their worlds collide and killers close in on them, can they contain the incendiary attraction threatening to consume them both? Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create taut suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

Sent undercover as a belly dancer, she’s fishing for a suspect’s lawyer, but snags the suspect himself. He’s a billionaire playboy and doesn’t do relationships. But then he meets a Medusa, and she’s unlike any woman he’s ever encountered. He’s under orders to find himself a wife, and she’s under orders not to fool around with the man she’s supposed to be protecting. But as attraction explodes between them and killers close in, they’ll break all the rules… Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create taut suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

She’s a martial arts master and values self-control above all. He’s a good ole’ boy from Louisiana and values fun above all. When these two special operators are sent to a tropical paradise to catch an art thief, sparks are bound to fly. For Kat, it’s hate at first sight, for Jeff, it’s love at first sight—what could go wrong as these two feisty commandos have to work together? And then the mission gets complicated and all hell breaks loose. Can they stay alive long enough not to kill each other, or will the passion sizzling between them be the death of them? Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create taut suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! A high-intensity thriller filled with authenticity and breathtaking action from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cindy Dees, with an unforgettable heroine—a retired CIA wet work specialist whose attempt to settle back into normal life meets with resistance from enemies old and new. Retirement isn’t easy for a former CIA assassin. For fifty-five-year-old Helen Warwick, it may be impossible. Even Helen’s family doesn’t know the true nature of the work she’s done for decades—the secret black ops, the sanctioned executions. But her plan to spend time reconnecting with her grown children has just been blown up—along with her son’s house—by hired killers. Why is she being targeted now—and by whom? Years of eliminating the nation’s enemies one sniper bullet at a time have earned Helen powerful adversaries. Then there are mysterious new foes, including a psychopath dubbed The DaVinci Killer, who wages a twisted war with a rival serial killer to turn murder into art. And when he sets his sights on Helen, she may very well become his next exhibit. From homegrown spies to Russian mafia hitmen, Helen’s ghosts don’t just haunt—they kill. And staying alive long enough to make up for the past, and protect those closest to her, will take every ounce of skill she possesses . . .

She’s tasked with forming the first all-female Special Forces Team. He’s tasked with training them—and seeing to it they fail. She’s determined to prove women can keep up with the big boys, and he’s determined to break her—if she doesn’t break his heart first. As attraction explodes between Vanessa Blake and Jack Scatalone they have got to get this blazing heat between them under control. But, as events throw them together in a life-or-death race to find a missing team member, control is the last thing on their minds… Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create intense suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

She’s a secretary…and she’s also the only person alive who can identify a wanted terrorist. Sophie Giovanni would rather read than run, rather knit than do anything that might make her sweat, and this hot stranger wants to train her to take down a dangerous terrorist…by herself? Brian Riley is a Special Forces operator…and they seriously want him to turn this secretary into a commando capable of infiltrating a terrorist’s compound? It doesn’t help either of them that they can’t be in the same room together without sparks flying like crazy. They can’t keep their hands of each other, and yet that’s exactly what they have to do. He will lose his career if he gives in to the incendiary attraction between them and she will lose her heart, and maybe even her life, if she gets distracted during training. As they fall hard for each other, he’s desperate to talk her out of doing this suicidal mission, and she’s desperate to do it prove she’s worthy of his love. Who will win and who will lose everything in this war of hearts and minds? Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create taut suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

Her instructor calls her She-Hulk, and she’s humiliated by her size and strength. The locals call her Freya reincarnated, and she’s embarrassed. But then a gorgeous Norwegian commando calls her beautiful…and everything changes. Has she finally found her fated mate in the frozen Arctic—a Viking warrior who can actually beat her in a fair fight? As Karen Turner and the Medusas race to stop a lethal new drug from hitting the market, will Norwegian Special Forces officer, Anders Larson, finally stop Karen from running from herself? Is he the one man who can convince her she’s perfect just the way she is, and can she find the strength inside herself to save them all? Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create intense suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

She’s a special forces operator for crying out loud. If he orders her to bring him one more cup of coffee, she’s going to spit in it! He’s in charge of military security for the Winter Olympics and can’t afford to have a girl wannabe mess up his Games. If he can break her, he will. Small problem: he can’t stop thinking about what it would be like to take a woman as strong and fit..and dangerous…as her to bed. Sparks explode between them as they play a smoking hot game of cat-and-mouse. But who’s the cat and who’s the mouse when she’s as lethal as he is? Then they find out a terrorist attack is imminent, and they’ll have to work together—closely—to stop it. It’s a race against time and their hearts to save thousands of lives, including their own. Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create intense suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

He’s a spy trapped between two worlds, she’s a soldier firmly loyal to her country, yet when they meet, no power on earth can come between them…or can it? Accused of crimes they didn’t commit and on the run from their own teammates, what will they do when incendiary attraction explodes between them? They’re supposed to be enemies, they’re quickly becoming lovers, and the whole world is against them. When Misty Cordell helps spy, Greg Mitchell steal a Russian jet, she has no idea the mess she’s getting herself into. When Greg flees a long-term undercover assignment, he doesn’t count on Misty upending his carefully planned escape and bringing down both governments on their heads. They must walk away from each other or else they stand to lose everything—their teammates, their careers, and their lives. But what if they can’t deny their hearts? Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels and creator/executive producer of an upcoming thriller television series. She draws upon her experience as a U. S. Air Force pilot to create intense suspense and love on the edge of danger. Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled. -- RT Book Club Reviews

Trained to be enemies... Do they dare become lovers? CIA Agent Alex Creed’s mission is to take down a deadly criminal before Christmas…and only Nick Kane stands in his way. The black ops agent claims he''s after the same target and that working together is the best plan. Never before has Alex been so attracted to someone he shouldn’t trust. Especially knowing Nick has a bit of a death wish, while Alex envisions a future together... From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Runaway Ranch series: Book 1: Navy SEAL''s Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy''s Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard Book 4: His Christmas Guardian

Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! SHIELDING COLTON''S WITNESS (A The Coltons of Colorado novel) by Linda O. Johnston US marshal Alexa Colton is assigned to take care of Dane Beaulieu, a vice detective testifying against his partner''s murder by a corrupt police chief. Their nine-hour drive becomes a many days'' journey as they elude attackers who want them both dead. Despite escalating danger, the chemistry sizzles between them! KILLER IN THE HEARTLAND (A The Scarecrow Murders novel) by New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy When widower Lucas Maddox needs a nanny for his three-year-old daughter, he hires local woman Mary Curtis for the job. As they grow closer, Mary is threatened by a mysterious person and murders begin occuring in the small town. Lucas is determined to protect her, but can he let go of the past that holds him hostage? HIS CHRISTMAS GUARDIAN (A Runaway Ranch novel) by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees Ex-SEAL and holiday hater Nicholas Kane is no saint. But he and sexy CIA agent Alexander Creed must find a priceless nativity crèche his boss stole and return it before Christmas. Between double-crossings, rogue agents and their own guarded hearts, these spies will need a holiday miracle to find love—and survive! SIX DAYS TO LIVE by Lisa Dodson It took sixty days for Dr. Marena Dash to fall in love with ex-soldier Coulter McKendrick, who’s been injected with a lethal poison, but if she doesn’t find an antidote, she’ll lose him in six! After a bitter breakup and time apart, he shows up on her doorstep near death and with a trail of people wanting him silenced. Can Merena find the medicine he needs before the clock runs out?

Ken Singleton is a broken man. A Navy SEAL, he was held prisoner and tortured for over a year by a madman before his teammates were found and rescued him. Now, he just wants to sit on a mountaintop in Tennessee and be alone. But then graduate of the Valkyrie Ops program and female SEAL, Lily VanDyke, shows up at his house. Her mission: kick Ken’s butt and get him to come back to Team Reaper. She blows into his life like a hurricane, upending his world and forcing him to face his demons as attraction explodes between. Then someone tries to kill them and Ken’s worst nightmare comes true. His captor isn’t dead and has come looking for revenge. Ken and Lily will have to confront their feelings for each other while confronting one of the most dangerous criminals on the planet. Live or die, this mission is going to be an all or nothing proposition… With over two million books sold worldwide, Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 100+ books. A 2-time RITA winner and five-time RITA finalist, she writes thrillers, military romance, and romantic suspense. Cindy is also the creator and executive producer of a major television show based on her Helen Warwick thriller novel series. A former U.S. Air Force pilot and part-time spy, Cindy draws upon real-life experience to fuel her stories of life and love on the edge of danger. Praise for Beyond the Limit: “The characters are strong, bold, and take no prisoners…the chemistry between these two is off the charts magnetic…volcanic passion…fast-paced plot…a powerfully explosive and emotionally gripping read.” “Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled.”

Navy SEAL Rule #1: Never, ever, leave a man—or woman—behind. Navy SEAL Rule #2: Do whatever it takes to obey Rule #1. When Trevor Westbrook is sent on a suicide mission to rescue his kidnapped teammate, there’s no way Anna Marlow is letting him go alone. Even though she’s not done training in the Valkyrie Ops program to create the first women Navy SEALs, she follows her swim buddy and mentor on the dangerous op. Forced to pose as a couple, their ruse threatens to become real as they go deep into enemy territory in search of Team Reaper’s missing man. Can they keep their smoking hot chemistry from spinning out of control as they walk a tightrope between love and duty, life and death, with all their lives hanging in the balance, or will they go over the edge into disaster? With over two million books sold worldwide, Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 100+ books. A 2-time RITA winner and five-time RITA finalist, she writes thrillers, military romance, and romantic suspense. Cindy is also the creator and executive producer of a major television show based on her Helen Warwick thriller novel series. A former U.S. Air Force pilot and part-time spy, Cindy draws upon real-life experience to fuel her stories of life and love on the edge of danger. Praise for Beyond the Limit: “The characters are strong, bold, and take no prisoners…the chemistry between these two is off the charts magnetic…volcanic passion…fast-paced plot…a powerfully explosive and emotionally gripping read.” “Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled.”

She is supposed to be in hiding But his eyes are on her… With her life in danger, operative Gia Rykhof plans to lie low in a small town. A different name, a slight disguise and her years of training should keep her safe. But she’s attracted the attention of Marcus Tate. The muscular stranger claims to be a navy SEAL. But can Gia trust that Marcus isn''t the man sent to kill her? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Runaway Ranch series: Book 1: Navy SEAL''s Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy''s Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard

Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! STALKING COLTON''S FAMILY (A Coltons of Colorado novel) by Geri Krotow Thinking he was engaged, Rachel never told James about their baby. Now he''s back in her life, along with his stalker--a woman who wants Rachel and baby Iris out of James''s life, no matter the cost. CAVANAUGH JUSTICE: SERIAL AFFAIR (A Cavanaugh Justice novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella When a serial killer surfaces in Aurora, California, Arizona-based detective Liberty Lawrence takes vacation time to see if the detective, Campbell Cavanaugh, has any leads. And so begins an unlikely partnership: the playboy and the loner. HER SEAL BODYGUARD (A Runaway Ranch novel) by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees Gia Rykhof is a woman in hiding, afraid of everyone, with a mysterious killer hunting her. And then a soldier, newly arrived in small-town Montana, starts to show interest in her. Is he the protector he says he is, or is he really the enemy? GUARDIAN K-9 ON CALL (A Shelter of Secrets novel) by Linda O. Johnston K-9 cop Maisie Murran believes a veterinarian who works for the highly secretive Chance Animal Shelter is being framed for murder. But is her attraction clouding her judgement? Or is someone else in Chance, California, a threat to Maisie''s future?

Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense — Danger. Passion. Drama. Stalking Colton’s Family - Geri Krotow A stalker’s lie came between single mother Rachel Colton and the father of her child. Now the man she never forgot has moved to their small Colorado town, and Rachel must tell James Kiriakis about the six-month-old daughter he never knew existed. But in pursuit of James, a deadly criminal has trailed him to Blue Larkspur and won’t let the fragile family have a moment’s peace — planning on only the most lethal of reunions. Guardian K-9 On Call - Linda O. Johnston When a brutal homicide crosses her desk, K-9 cop Maisie Murran is determined to find the culprit. Evidence points towards an unlikely suspect, veterinarian Kyle Kornel. Maisie suspects that someone is framing the compassionate doctor. She offers to help him find the real killer but working together to prove his innocence puts them both at risk — and makes the heat between them impossible to ignore... Cavanaugh Justice: Serial Affair - Marie Ferrarella Small-town detective Liberty Lawrence is hot on the trail of a serial killer. And this case is as personal as they come. So when the criminal’s body count moves to California, Liberty follows — and joins forces with lawman Campbell Cavanaugh. With chemistry as explosive as the danger surrounding them, though, the duo is racing against time before the killer turns on Liberty herself... Her SEAL Bodyguard - Cindy Dees With her life in danger, operative Gia Rykhof plans to lie low in a small town. A different name, a slight disguise, and her years of training should keep her safe. But she’s attracted the attention of Marcus Tate. The muscular stranger claims to be a Navy SEAL. But can Gia trust that Marcus isn’t the man sent to kill her?

Cavanaugh Justice: Serial Affair - Marie Ferrarella She''ll do anything to catch a killer. Even use herself as bait! Small-town detective Liberty Lawrence is hot on the trail of a serial killer. And this case is as personal as they come. So when the criminal''s body count moves to California, Liberty follows -- and joins forces with lawman Campbell Cavanaugh. With chemistry as explosive as the danger surrounding them, though, the duo is racing against time before the killer turns on Liberty herself... Her SEAL Bodyguard - Cindy Dees She is supposed to be in hiding. But his eyes are on her... With her life in danger, operative Gia Rykhof plans to lie low in a small town. A different name, a slight disguise, and her years of training should keep her safe. But she''s attracted the attention of Marcus Tate. The muscular stranger claims to be a Navy SEAL. But can Gia trust that Marcus isn''t the man sent to kill her?

New York Times Bestselling Author They’re about to live through every parent’s worst nightmare… Myles Colton’s marriage is in trouble the moment he takes on a case that puts him in harm’s way—yet again. This time, though, it’s his wife, Faith, and their son who become targets. When the little boy is kidnapped, Myles will stop at nothing to bring his child home safe. But is there anything he can do to repair his shattered family? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Colton 911: Chicago series: Book 1: Colton 911: The Secret Network by Marie Ferrarella Book 2: Colton 911: Unlikely Alibi by Lisa Childs Book 3: Colton 911: Undercover Heat by Anna J. Stewart Book 4: Colton 911: Soldier''s Return by Karen Whiddon Book 5: Colton 911: Hidden Target by Colleen Thompson Book 6: Colton 911: Guardian in the Storm by Carla Cassidy Book 7: Colton 911: Secret Defender by Marie Ferrarella Book 8: Colton 911: Temptation Undercover by Jennifer Morey Book 9: Colton 911: Forged in Fire by Linda Warren Book 10: Colton 911: Desperate Ransom by Cindy Dees Book 11: Colton 911: Secret Alibi by Beth Cornelison Book 12: Colton 911: Under Suspicion by Bonnie Vanak

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When a gunfight lands a baby on Chas’s porch, SEAL Gunner is his best chance to return her safely to her family. But a cross-country trek with a baby and his ex-BFF proves dangerous to Chas’s heart as well as his body.

New York Times Bestselling Author He helped her once. This time it could be fatal. When Wes Morgan rescued his boss’s rebellious daughter, her lies destroyed his career in the Navy. Months later, Jessica has arrived at his Montana ranch…and she needs the Marine-turned-cowboy’s protection. Someone wants both her and Wes dead. Much as he can’t handle Jessica, Wes can’t refuse the city slicker’s need or deny their still-sizzling attraction. Can they get past their tempestuous history…alive? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Runaway Ranch Book 1: Navy SEAL’s Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy’s Deadly Reunion

Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON 911: UNDERCOVER HEAT (A Colton 911: Chicago novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Anna J. Stewart To get the evidence he needs for his narcotics case, Detective Cruz Medina has one solution: going undercover in chef Tatum Colton''s trendy restaurant. But he doesn''t expect the spitfire chef to become his new partner—or for the sparks to fly from the moment they meet. COLTON NURSERY HIDEOUT (A Coltons of Grave Gulch novel) by Dana Nussio After a pregnancy results from their one-night stand, family maverick Travis Colton must shield Tatiana Davison, his co-CEO and the daughter of an alleged serial killer, from the media, his law-enforcement relatives, and the copycat killer threatening her and their unborn child. THE COWBOY''S DEADLY REUNION (A Runaway Ranch novel) by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees When Marine officer Wes Morgan is drummed out of the military to prevent a scandal, he has no idea what comes next. But then Jessica Blankenship, the general''s daughter whom he sacrificed his career to protect, shows up on his porch. Will he send her away or let her save him? STALKED BY SECRETS (A To Serve and Seduce novel) by Deborah Fletcher Mello Simone Black has loved only one man her whole life, but he smashed her heart to pieces. Now he''s back. Dr. Paul Reilly knows Lender Pharmaceuticals is killing people, but he needs Simone''s help. Now they''re both caught in the line of fire as they battle a conglomerate who believes they’re untouchable.

Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense — Danger. Passion. Drama. Colton 911: Undercover Heat - Anna J. Stewart When her life is upended, a detective goes undercover to save it… After tragedy strikes, chef Tatum Colton buries herself in her job. Detective Cruz Medina soon rocks her world once again, claiming criminals are using her restaurant as a front for nefarious activities. Cruz needs Tatum’s help to go undercover as her sous-chef, putting them both in the line of fire. But when things get hot in and out of the kitchen, can Cruz protect Tatum and their growing bond? Colton Nursery Hideout - Dana Nussio A stalker threatens the family he never knew he wanted... Travis Colton finds that a passionate night with his co-CEO, Tatiana Davison, rocks his world. Not long after, his life changes further when Tatiana confides her pregnancy…and the fact her life is in danger! To the surprise of relationship-averse Travis, he quickly develops undeniable feelings for the family he must keep safe. But when a stalker homes in, Travis must risk it all. The Cowboy’s Deadly Reunion - Cindy Dees He helped her once. This time it could be fatal. When Wes Morgan rescued his boss’s rebellious daughter, her lies destroyed his career in the Navy. Months later, Jessica has arrived at his Montana ranch…and she needs the Marine-turned-cowboy’s protection. Someone wants both her and Wes dead. Much as he can’t handle Jessica, Wes can’t refuse the city slicker’s need or deny their still-sizzling attraction. Can they get past their tempestuous history…alive? Stalked By Secrets - Deborah Fletcher Mello If she wants to know his secrets…this time it could be fatal. Journalist Neema Kamau will risk anything to uncover the truth. She’ll even get close to politician Davis Black in order to investigate his possible organised crime connections. But when her professional interest turns personal, Neema knows that she risks losing the story — and the man — if she tells Davis the truth. And the stalker who’s circling them both might rob her of the chance to make things right…

New York Times Bestselling Author Thrown together to solve a crime… Until she becomes the murderer’s prey. Dedicated forensic scientist Yvette Colton is hell-bent on solving a cold case double murder. So is overbearing detective Reese Carpenter. When Yvette’s brutally attacked, Reese springs to her aid…and she notices that the lawman is as intoxicating as he is infuriating. Sparks between them ignite just as they try to outwit a desperate killer who wants to bring down the Colton dynasty—and especially Yvette. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. The Coltons of Kansas Book 1: Exposing Colton Secrets by Marie Ferrarella Book 2: Colton’s Amnesia Target by Kimberly Van Meter Book 3: Colton’s Secret History by Jennifer D. Bokal Book 4: Colton Storm Warning by Justine Davis Book 5: Colton Christmas Conspiracy by Lisa Childs Book 6: Colton in the Line of Fire by Cindy Dees