Most Popular Books by Cindy Dees

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 . . .

Team Reaper has a new mission... Train the first female SEALs Navy SEAL Griffin Caldwell is not happy with his team''s top-secret mission, training the first female SEALs. Griffin''s determined to prove that his trainee Sherri Tate—a former beauty queen no less—doesn''t have what it takes to join the world''s most elite warrior''s club. Until he sees what she''s capable of, and even this hard-nosed SEAL has to admit she''s tough as nails. What he won''t admit to is the attraction sizzling between them. Navy media officer Sherri Tate is more than just a pretty face. When she''s given the opportunity to achieve her dream of becoming a SEAL, she won''t let anything stand in her way, not even her arrogant trainer, who is too sexy for words. When a dangerous mission lands Sherri and Griffin in the cross hairs of the world''s most feared terrorist, it''s going to take everything they have to come out with their lives—and hearts—intact. Praise for Cindy Dees: "A pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled."—RT Book Reviews for Hot Intent "A well-crafted plot with plenty of action, love and danger...make this a must-read romance."—RT Book Reviews for Undercover with a SEAL

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

In this epic fantasy series debut from a New York Times– and USA Today–bestselling author, the race to awaken a sleeping Elven king begins. The planet Urth was once a green and verdant paradise . . . Powerful elemental beings with deep magic were stewards to this wonder, but not all could agree on its destiny. When gods war, it is the small who always suffer, and the First Great Age ended with a battle that nearly destroyed all life. To end the conflict, an Accord was put into place to preserve the balance of life, and the elemental withdrew their influence to allow new, less powerful races to grow and to thrive in the world. That balance was destroyed, however, when the Kothites, a race of near immortals, came to Urth. In the ensuing centuries they have wreaked havoc on the planet, and the mortal races of men, elves, and other creatures seek a way to break free of the Kothite menace. There is a fable told to those who hope that there is a Sleeping King, a powerful elvish elemental trapped in a spell who possesses powers that may bring Urth back to health. Many seek this treasure: a mad immortal Emperor who would destroy it to ensure his race''s power forever. An avaricious governor who seeks to enrich himself beyond measure. Old powers seeking to capture their lost glory. . . . . . and a young girl seeking to thwart prophecy to save her future and a young woodsman out to discover a lost past. Together they might finally extinguish the Black Flame of Koth.

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

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

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

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.”

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

A thrilling Coltons of Roaring Springs romance from New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees. A single mom is under siege…and in danger of falling in love all over again… Detective Liam Kastor assumed he’d never see gorgeous Sloane Colton again after high school…right? So when the lovely lawyer suddenly shows up in town years later, Liam is floored. Newly divorced, Sloane is determined to make a life for herself and her toddler daughter. If only Sloane could forget past secrets and the fact that she’s being terrorized by her ex. At least she’s far away from her old life and can start over—maybe with Liam, whom she can’t help but love. But when deadly threats show up on Sloane’s doorstep, can they face old—and dangerous—demons together? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. The Coltons of Roaring Springs series Book 1: Colton Cowboy Standoff by Marie Ferrarella Book 2: Colton Under Fire by Cindy Dees Book 3: Colton’s Convenient Bride by Jennifer Morey Book 4: Colton’s Secret Bodyguard by Jane Godman Book 5: A Colton Target by Beverly Long Book 6: Colton’s Covert Baby by Lara Lacombe Book 7: Colton’s Mistaken Identity by Geri Krotow Book 8: The Colton Sheriff by Addison Fox Book 9: Colton on the Run by Anna J. Stewart Book 10: Colton Family Showdown by Regan Black Book 11: Colton’s Secret Investigation by Justine Davis Book 12: Colton’s Rescue Mission by Karen Whiddon

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

The Medusa Game by Cindy Dees released on Feb 14, 2006 is available now for purchase.

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.”

In 1929, twenty daredevil women take to the skies in the most dangerous race of their lives. Florence “Pancho” Barnes—heiress, rebel, and the most colorful pilot in America—can outfly, outswear, and outdrive any man. When Hollywood tries to turn the first-ever cross-country National Women’s Air Derby into a publicity stunt with movie starlets and their male “mechanics” doing the real flying, Pancho rallies the greatest female aviators of the era to fight back. Alongside aviation legends Amelia Earhart, Louise Thaden, and Marvel Crosson, these fearless women demand the right to fly solo across 2,800 miles of treacherous terrain in primitive, fragile aircraft held together by glue and prayers. But as the race begins, sabotage strikes. Someone wants these women to fail—or worse. As increasingly serious incidents mount, the pilots realize they’re not just racing for glory. They’re fighting for their lives and the future of women in aviation. United in their determination to finish the derby, they refuse to back down, watching each other’s backs as they barrel across the country in a white-knuckle race that will determine once and for all whether women belong in the skies. From high-speed car chases to emergency landings, speakeasy showdowns to courtroom battles, Where the Sky Begins is a thrilling ride through one of aviation’s most dramatic chapters—a story of courage, sisterhood, and the unbreakable spirit of women who refused to be grounded.

"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

Torn between love and honor, family and country, Alex Peters thought he’d escaped his dark and violent past. But to save the woman he loves and their adopted daughter, he must embrace the very darkness that nearly destroyed him. His feelings for Katie and tiny Dawn make him far too vulnerable and put his family in mortal danger. He faces an impossible choice—stay and risk their lives or leave a keep them safe. As forces of evil close in on him and Katie, can he betray everything he believes in, everything he’s worked to become, to protect her? Nurse, Katie McCloud, just wants to be a mom to Dawn and girlfriend to Dr. Alex Peters. Sent to Cuba to help care for hurricane victims, old enemies once again threaten their lives and Katie and Alex are thrust back into the deadly game of international espionage. But this time, they’re on opposite sides. Katie thought she''d made peace with the secrets locked tight behind Alex''s brooding facade. But when those secrets threaten all she holds dear, can she find a way to banish his demons and bring him home to her and their daughter? 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. “…big thriller…big romance…big hit…Dees at her best…” “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 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…

A missing paranormal TV host stirs up a detective''s desire for the truth—and much more. A captivating romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. New Orleans detective Bastien LeBlanc is stumped by his new client, Carrie Price. The Navy SEAL must find Carrie''s kidnapped boss. Bass has never been a relationship kind of guy, so he''s floored by his undeniable attraction to Carrie. But can he trust her? Now all that can come between them are secrets from their pasts . . . and the all-too-real killer bearing down on them.

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…