Best Selling Books by Cindy Dees

“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 . . .

When they are sent to Cuba to help care for hurricane survivors, Katie McCloud and her husband Dr. Alex Peters are plunged into a world of espionage that puts them on opposing sides, which threatens their bond to each other.

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.”

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 . . .

Fresh out of law school, Dani Wellford is determined to make her mark with her first solo case. Too bad her mysteriously uncooperative client seems determined to land behind bars. And too bad the smoking hot assistant DA prosecuting the case makes her pulse race every time they clash. Cameron Townsend has an impressive conviction record, but his latest case is proving... challenging. Not because the evidence is weak—it''s ironclad. Not because the rookie defense attorney is incompetent—she''s smart, funny, and way too sexy. The problem? He can''t stop thinking about her, and she''s getting dangerously close to costing him the conviction that will make his whole career. Enemies in court, lovers after hours--they''re trapped in an impossible choice: honor their oaths as attorneys and lose the person who sets their souls on fire or follow their hearts and betray everything they''ve ever fought to become. Either way, when the verdict comes in, they''''ll both lose something they can''t bear to live without. Justice has never been so complicated—or so seductive. 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

A government assassin. A sociopathic killer. Both hunters—and both hunted—in the ultimate game of deception, double-cross, and death. Retired CIA agent Helen Warwick returns in this electrifying thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former spy Cindy Dees. As an elite assassin for the CIA, Helen Warwick was trained to keep a low profile, blend into the crowd, and 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 . . . Code named Scorpius, he’s a Russian mole embedded in the CIA who recruits dangerous sociopaths and trains them to kill at command. None of his CIA colleagues 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. 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 to stop Scorpius and his trained killers. Unless, of course, they kill her first . . .

A grumpy doctor. A sunshine nurse. An orphaned baby. They might just become a family—if a deadly conspiracy doesn''t destroy them first. Alex has found the perfect hiding place from his father''s criminal empire—serving with a medical aid organization in a remote corner of the world. But even here, his past is closing in. His newly assigned nurse partner, Katie, with her uncanny ability to see through his carefully constructed walls, is the last complication he needs—and the one person he can''t resist. When they rescue an orphaned baby, their humanitarian mission suddenly turns deadly. Running for their lives with a newborn, they must rely on each other as bullets fly and betrayals mount. Yet they''re each hiding dangerous secrets that could destroy everything they''re fighting to protect. Is Alex''s father behind the attacks? The local government? Or is there something about this mysterious infant that makes them all targets? As their pursuers close in, will Katie sacrifice everything she''s worked for to protect the man and child she''s come to love? Can Alex abandon his family’s legacy for a chance to build a family of his own? Surrounded by secrets, lies, and enemies, they discover love is the deadliest risk of 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 stories of 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

ufeffThey call him a trouble magnet. If something bad is going to happen, former Navy SEAL Ian McCloud is probably there already. At the moment, he’s investigating a rogue scientist with a penchant for nasty viruses…what could go wrong? They call her a maverick. CIA operative, Piper Roth, is the last kind of trouble Ian wants or needs. She’s currently tracking a homegrown separatist group bent on giving Uncle Sam a bloody nose, and she’s out to prove she can run with the big boys. This mission will make her career…as long as Ian McCloud stays out of her way. But when their investigations collide, sparks fly and desire explodes between them. As they maneuver to one-up each other, their smoking-hot one-night-stand spells Trouble with a capital T for both of them. Now Ian and Piper must put aside their fiery attraction and join forces to stop a diabolical terrorist attack that aims to unleash a series of hellish attacks on an unsuspecting American city. Their lives, and those of thousands of civilians, are at stake as they race to stop disaster, balanced on a razor’s edge between love and 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 "Dees blends action and intrigue with deft skill, keeping readers enthralled until the final secret is unveiled and the last chase winds down." -- RT Book Reviews on Close Pursuit "Finally! Women with a killer instinct for self-preservation…highly, hotly, recommended!" -- M Hartsell, on Edge of Danger

"Senior H.O.T. Watch controller Jennifer Blackfoot can''t wrap her head around Jeff Winston''s words of warning. Ever since picking up the sexy wildman during a prisoner exchange, her life has irrevocably changed. There''s no way one of the best government surveillance operations in the world is compromised. ... For a woman who never believed in soul mates or destiny, Jennifer wonders if she can put the brakes on ... and work with Jeff to protect H.O.T. Watch"--Page 4 of cover

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.”

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…

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

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 35 iconic external romance tropes, the stories of people, situations, and problems around your hero and heroine that pose obstacles to their happily ever after.. 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…

A psychic and a spy fight danger with otherworldly powers in a thrilling romance with a sinister twist from the New York Times–bestselling author. Lover. Trickster. Villain. Hero. Which of these is undercover spy Max Kuznetsov? Despite her psychic gifts, Lissa Clearmont isn’t sure. All she knows is the gorgeous guy saved her life outside her New Orleans curio shop. And now they’re fighting brutal Russian mobsters . . . and feeling extra-sensual passion. Although he’s protecting her, Lissa knows Max keeps his darkest self—and true mission—hidden. It pains her when Max doubts the powers that have already cost her a normal life. But when Lissa foretells inescapable danger, Max and his team of SEALs must believe in her . . . or the dead people she sees will be all of them.

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

When helicopter pilot, Captain Annie O''Donnell, makes a split second decision that nearly kills Special Forces operative, Tom Foley, she feels obliged to stay behind in a war zone and nurse him back to health. As civil war erupts around them and the Blackjacks arrive, the situation goes from bad to worse. Separated by rank, responsibility, and duty, they desperately fight their sizzling attraction. But as time runs out on them and the enemy closes in, their lives and love are on the line.

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…

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

A Stud Games Novel In crime, like in love, there can be no half measures.... Fashion model Zane Stryker needs money—badly. At almost thirty, his glory days are behind him, and he needs capital to start over. When his luggage is switched with a bag containing contraband he''s forced to deliver, it''s either the worst thing that''s ever happened to him... or the best. Enter Sebastian Gigoni, formerly of the British Special Forces, who has to decide just where Zane''s loyalty lies and why. Sizzling attraction erupts between them, but that doesn''t mean they can trust each other. They double down in a race for their lives—and their love—but are their purposes at odds? As they struggle to reconcile their goals, their consciences, and the needs of their hearts, one thing is clear—they must go all in or give up altogether. Previously published by Dreamspinner Press as All In by Ava Drake, July 2017.

ufeffNYT 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 32 iconic hook romance tropes, stories that explore ways your hero and heroine meet and come together as a couple and how that initial meeting establishes a set of problems that must be overcome before the hero and heroine can achieve their happily ever after. . 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 …writers in every genre of fiction are 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…

More Than Words: Bestselling authors & Real-life heroines Each year, the Harlequin More Than Words award is given to three women who have worked hard to change people''s lives for the better. Inspired by their accomplishments, three bestselling authors have written stories to honor these real-life heroines. In Light This Candle, Major Mitch McConnell has arrived home after serving overseas for nearly two years. Now he can finally give his condolences to Cassidy Frazier, whose husband died under his command. But when he tracks down the single mother, he finds out that Cassidy is about to be evicted and her son, Cody, is in the hospital. At first, Cassidy tells Mitch she doesn''t want his help. The military wasn''t there for her when it mattered most, so she certainly doesn''t need them now. But Mitch is more than a soldier: he''s a caring, gentle man who''s determined to ease Cassidy''s burdens. And if she lets him into her family, perhaps she can give Mitch something worth fighting for... Look for all three ebooks inspired by real-life heroines: Good Neighbors by Sheila Roberts, Just Joe by Carla Cassidy and Light This Candle by Cindy Dees.

Their rebellion in tatters, freedom fighters Raina of Tyrel, White Heart healer, and Will Cobb, woodsman turned battle wizard, race to wake the Sleeping King, who is their only hope to end the evil Kothite Empire.

A Stud Games Novel Temptation, peril, and dirty poker. Love is a high-stakes game. When Collin Callahan, British secret agent, goes up against math genius turned surfer bum Oliver Elliot, the battle is epic—and so is the attraction. They''re pitted against each other in an exclusive, ultra-secret—and ultra-illegal—poker match in Gibraltar, but when players start dying and they could be next, they find a common goal: catch the killer before it''s too late. Evenly matched at poker and romance, they each wrestle personal demons that threaten to consume them as the stakes climb. It''s an all-or-nothing gamble with both life and love on the line as they fight to be the last seven-card studs standing. Previously published by Dreamspinner Press as Seven-Card Stud by Ava Drake, November 2016.

Lieutenant Colonel Jack Scatalone was under orders to prove that women had no place in Special Forces. Major Vanessa Blake was out to prove him wrong.

A Black Dragons Inc. Novel Former best friends put their differences aside to rescue a child—but the baby isn''t the only thing that needs saving. A preventable training accident that forced him out of the SEALs has left Gunner Vance bitter and angry. But all that changes when his childhood friend and onetime lover asks for his help. When a gunfight lands a baby on lonely teacher Chasten Reed''s front porch, he knows Gunner is their best chance for survival—assuming they don''t end up killing each other while on the run. Chas and Gunner have a simple mission: identify the baby and get her safely back to her real family. But with jeopardy around every corner of the desperate cross-country journey from New England to Hawaii, simple doesn''t mean easy. The attraction between them might be bulletproof, but their bodies are not. Will Chas and Gunner find what they''ve been craving? Or will the past, and the danger, push them over the top before they can fall in love?

Susan Monroe never, ever, wants to see her big brother''s best friend again. Small problem: a killer from her past has found her, and only the Blackjacks--including Special Forces operative, Mac Conlon--can save her. When Mac shows up at Susan''s ranch to take over protection duty, he hopes he can make amends for leaving her the way he did ten years ago. But Susan has grown up, and she''s having nothing to do with forgiving him. As a dangerous assassin chases them across the wilds of west Texas, Mac and Susan walk a fine line between life and death, love and hate.

"Mendez? What happened to you?" Captain Jim Kelley was thunderstruck. Suddenly Alexandra Mendez had gone from one of the guys, kid sister and tomboy to all woman. Alex was under his command on a dangerous undercover mission, but Jim had to keep reminding himself they were only pretending to be lovers. Alex had loved Jim all her life, but they''d always been just friends. Now working together to thwart an assassination plot, their cover required her to unearth her femininity. Jim''s sudden attention was unexpected…and thrilling. But was Jim just infatuated by her looks, or was it her he wanted?

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. Runaway Ranch series by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees: Book 1: Navy SEAL''s Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy''s Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard Book 4: His Christmas Guardian

Red-hot attraction is dangerous in this new Prescott Bachelors romance by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees To help his brothers, marine pilot Archer Prescott goes undercover to find out who''s sabotaging their movie set. But the die-hard bachelor isn''t ready for what he finds in the High Sierras: his doe-eyed, girl-next-door camerawoman is the prime suspect. Marley Stringer isn''t as innocent as she seems. As Marley turns irresistible and the aerial "accidents" turn deadly, Archer begins to wonder who''s more dangerous--the perfect woman who threatens his heart...or the desperate killer who threatens his life.

Their mission: hunt down a ruthless spy during a storm as dangerous as their target. A full-throttle romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Tracking an elusive Russian operative, CIA agent Nissa Beck has no choice but to ask for help as a hurricane descends on New Orleans. She turns to alpha navy SEAL Cole Perriman. Used to conquering impossible odds, now he must protect beautiful Nissa. But as unstoppable storms and passions rage, there’s more at stake for them than survival.

Keep the daughter of your enemy closer Kindergarten teacher Willa Merris has never wanted her father''s lavish lifestyle. But when he''s murdered, she becomes the executor of his estate. To add insult to injury, Gabe Dawson--her father''s nemesis--informs her that she''s on the brink of financial collapse. Willa doesn''t trust him--or herself...not to run her hands over his chiseled physique. Billionaire Gabe Dawson still remembers the gawky teenager Willa was. But that awkward girl is now a sultry, beautiful woman. Gabe knows he should keep his distance, but he can''t, especially when peril is in hot pursuit. Now he''ll risk his own life to protect the woman he''s dangerously falling for....

A woman with a dark past risks her heart when she’s pursued—and protected—by a sexy celebrity in this romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller. Wannabe stuntwoman Ana Izzolo can’t believe she’s landed a starring role in actor-producer Jackson Prescott’s new film. A plain-Jane nobody and a megastar? Their on-screen chemistry is electric, burning up the celluloid—but offscreen, Ana is stalked by danger. Like a true Hollywood hero, Jackson whisks her to his oceanfront mansion, practicing love scenes while keeping her safe. But when their real-life relationship starts mirroring the movie’s leading couple, the confirmed bachelor fears he may fall for the doe-eyed ingenue. If the stalker doesn’t get her first.

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

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

"I have no idea what I''m supposed to do with you." Since Grayson Pierce''s family was murdered, loyalty to Code X--and a death wish--is all that keeps him going. But now the hardened agent is facing his riskiest assignment yet. "Sam," a distractingly sexy operative with supersensitive vision, will need Gray''s nearness more than she''s willing to admit. But will their combustible chemistry compromise their mission? It will take all of Grayson''s training to stay focused as he and Sam uncover a dangerous high-tech conspiracy. Because he can''t risk the consequences to national security...or the woman who''s jump-started his will to live.

The New York Times–bestselling author continues her Mission Medusa series with a shocking scenario: a secret agent kidnaps an undercover operative. To maintain his cover, spy Zane Cosworth kidnaps Medusa member Piper Ford. She might be trained to endure a hostage situation, but when one of her kidnappers continues to protect her from harm, she finds herself losing her heart. They flee for their lives, and the lines between enemy and lover begin to blur. But will they survive long enough to explore this new passion?

A Black Dragons Inc. Novel Hot SEAL. Hot spy. Hot reunion. Can they work together to find a notorious terrorist without killing each other first? When SEAL Spencer Newman accepts a dangerous mission to bring in CIA agent Drago Thorpe—the only man he''s ever loved—he expects things to get FUBAR. He doesn''t expect Drago to convince him to go rogue too. Drago regrets ending their torrid affair by pressuring Spencer to acknowledge their relationship publicly, and he wants a second chance. It''s always been a challenge to get the uptight SEAL to break the rules, but to eliminate a supposedly dead terrorist, they''ll need to operate outside the law. Tension heats up as they track their target, but can they find him before their attraction explodes out of control?