New Releases by Elle Kennedy

It''s a race against time in this fan-favorite story from New York Times bestselling authorElle Kennedy! Journalist Morgan Kerr shouldn''t be surprised that ex-fiancé Adam Quinnwants nothing to do with her. Two years ago the rugged mercenary ran out on her, believingshe''d betrayed him. But with her best friend murdered and her own father threatening tocart her away to a loony bin, she needs Quinn''s help and forgiveness. Never mind that shenever stopped loving him. Reluctantly, Quinn is in. He knows Morgan''s not crazy. With oldfeelings reigniting like wildfire, their investigation turns fiercely passionate. Quinntries to convince himself it''s nothing more than lust. But when a killer takes Morganhostage, he realizes it is something more…a second chance with the woman he''s alwaysloved. Originally published in 2010

Il suffit d''une nuit pour que tout change. Sabrina James est en dernière année de lycée. Elle a depuis longtemps planifié son avenir : obtenir son diplôme, entrer à la fac de droit et décrocher un super-job dans un des plus grands cabinets d''avocats du pays. Elle veut aller de l''avant et oublier son passé. Quand elle croise le beau Tucker, elle n''a à lui offrir qu''une nuit, il ne peut pas faire partie de ses projets. Mais tout va se compliquer... John Tucker, la star du hockey qui ne vit que pour sa passion, va se transformer quand Sabrina lui annonce qu''elle est enceinte. Il compte bien assumer son rôle de futur papa. Mais la jeune fille est têtue et ne veut accepter aucune aide de sa part. Il va falloir toute la ténacité de Tucker pour que, petit à petit, elle lui ouvre son coeur. Saura-t-il convaincre la belle et froide Sabrina que, parfois, mener un projet à deux est plus facile ?

Revisit a dynamic fan-favorite from New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy… Blake was tracking the Rose Killer in order to forget the woman he couldn''t save. Now there was a new lead: a survivor. Convincing Samantha “Sam” Dawson to help was only half the battle. Resisting the allure of the fiery beauty was downright impossible. Sam wanted nothing to do with men. With the city. With the fame of her former life as a model. Six months after the heinous attack, she still bore the killer''s trademark scar. But if she was tough as she thought, she''d have to face her fears to catch a killer—and dare to love again. Originally published in 2009

Dixon pensait avoir trouvé enfin un équilibre dans sa vie sentimentale. Lui, le psychiatre un peu cynique, qui enchainait les aventures sans lendemain, avait découvert en Madison, celle avec qui il envisageait de faire sa vie. Quant à Madison, fragilisée par un traumatisme dans son enfance, elle apprenait à s''épanouir auprès du seul homme en qui elle avait confiance. Mais Dixon a été obligé d''accepter le pacte proposé par Juliet, lui donnant ainsi un dangereux pouvoir. Celle qui s''est révélée être la demi-soeur de celle qu''il aime lui a toujours semblé toxique, il est en train de découvrir à quel point. Il a fait le choix de mentir à Madison, risquant de tout détruire entre eux et même de mettre son avenir professionnel en danger. Il va devoir assumer ces choix et faire face à la vérité pour Madison et leur couple.

In the latest novel in the series with the "sexiest, baddest, hottest" outlaws around, one woman must choose between the two men who want to claim her... ...Or does she? Despite his magnetic personality, Rylan can''t seem to seduce Reese, the deadly leader of their town of outlaws. Winning her over is a welcome challenge, but her indifference isn''t the only thing standing in his way. If he wants Reese, Rylan must also win over Sloan, her stoic protector... Sloan has always loved Reese, but their painful past has stolen his chances of a future with her. Rylan''s interest in Reese only intensifies the tension - until Sloan begins to wonder if the reckless man might be the one person who can bridge the distance... The last time Reese fell for the wrong man, she had no choice but to kill him. Now, she desperately wants to take what both Rylan and Sloan are offering. But if she makes the wrong call again, she risks losing them both.

Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy! She’s good at achieving her goals… College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she’s willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he’s fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina’s heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he’ll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist. The Briar U Series of Standalone Novels The Chase (Briar U Book 1) The Risk (Briar U Book 2) The Play (Briar U Book 3) The Off-Campus Series of Standalone Novels The Deal (Off-Campus Book 1) The Mistake (Off-Campus Book 2) The Score (Off-Campus Book 3) The Goal (Off-Campus Book 4)

Hannah est une très bonne élève et elle a un don incroyable pour le chant. Mais quand il s''agit d''hommes et de séduction, elle perd tous ses moyens. Garrett est la star de l''équipe de hockey de l''université, mais ses résultats scolaires ne sont pas à la hauteur et il risque de perdre sa place dans l''équipe. Ils vont passer un drôle d''accord. Elle lui donne des cours et il l''aide à séduire le quaterback de l''équipe de football. Cet arrangement original va-t-il changer leur vie ?

From the USA Today bestselling author of Midnight Captive, the latest Killer Instincts novel is “off-the-charts-hot”* romantic suspense that takes readers into the heart of an enigmatic mercenary... Out of all the stone-cold mercenaries in Jim Morgan''s black ops organization, Derek “D” Pratt is the most intimidating. He is tight-lipped and covered in tattoos, and even the other guys on his team are afraid to ask him about his past. D’s been off the grid for years, but after his teammate Sullivan is mistakenly captured in his place, D is forced to come out of hiding and face his demons. When D lands in Mexico, he’s ready to risk everything to save his friend. To complicate matters, Sofia Amaro, a feisty doctor whom D had a one-night stand with months ago, has tracked him down. And in an instant she’s unintentionally caught up in his life-threatening rescue mission. Now D must extract not one but two people from the most violent world he''s ever encountered. And one of them is carrying his child...

A beautiful doctor and a soldier on the run are out to stop a major terror attack in the New York Times–bestselling author’s military romantic thriller. Unless they stop it, the deadly virus decimating San Marquez will be unleashed on America. Fugitive Sgt. Sebastian Stone and Dr. Julia Davenport have stumbled onto the shocking conspiracy behind a terrifying ultimatum—but exposing it could cost them their lives. Sparks of passion have already threatened their mission. Though both Sebastian and Julia don’t “do” commitment, they rush headlong into a casual affair. On the run from both the government and terrorists, neither Sebastian nor Julia knows who to trust. As the clock runs down, they must survive long enough to risk their hearts . . .

In the midst of revolution, a renegade reporter and a Special Ops commando team to go after the truth in this sexy military romance series. Nothing will stop star journalist Rebecca Parker from getting a story—not a rioting mob, or even the sexy military man who literally sweeps her off her feet to safety. Nick Prescott is a hot number, a killer headline, and a bad liar. Who is he really? Who wants him dead? And how is he tied to the sinister government plot Rebecca’s been investigating? By teaming up with Nick to uncover the truth, the red-haired spitfire puts her own life in danger. Ignoring his warnings to walk away, Rebecca proves that she does what she wants and makes no apologies. But can this fierce survivor get the love she needs?

A single mother and a special ops captain are united by revenge in the New York Times–bestselling author’s military romance series debut. Eva Dolce would stop at nothing to save her son—even if it takes murdering Hector Cruz, the most fearsome man in San Marquez. But she can’t do it alone. Enter special ops captain Robert Tate, a man who’s seen too much. Ruthless and taciturn, Tate couldn’t be more different from Eva. But they have one thing in common: revenge. Tate saw his brother die by Cruz’s hand. And if Eva is his only way to Hector, then so be it. But the combustible chemistry sizzling between them is even more dangerous than their formidable enemies. And Eva’s face, beautiful as it is, masks the truth about her past and her child. Can Tate forgive her lies . . . or will her secrets leave them both dead?

“For those who enjoy their romantic suspense on the dark and steamy side,”* here’s the blisteringly sexy new novel in the Killer Instincts series by the author of Midnight Action and Midnight Pursuits... Former CIA agent Bailey Jones has spent months trying to forget her night of passion with mercenary Sean Reilly. An elite and methodical assassin, she has no room in her life for a reckless, rule-breaking Irishman, and she’s vowed to steer clear of the tempting bad boy who lured her into his bed under false pretenses. When Sean is implicated in the robbery of a Dublin bank, Bailey knows something isn’t right. So what if she can’t trust him? There’s no way Sean would end up on the wrong side of the law. In fact, he’s stuck in the middle of a dark and dirty conspiracy that could put his twin brother’s life at risk with one wrong move. And Bailey’s life too when she agrees to help. As the stakes are raised and Bailey finds herself torn between two brothers, the fine line between danger and desire is crossed…and it’ll take more than a killer instinct to survive. *New York Times bestselling author Christy Reece

In these fan-favorite sports romance stories, winning is everything...

New York Times bestseller! Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from international bestselling author Elle Kennedy! He’s a player in more ways than one… College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he’ll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he’s worth a second chance. Now he’s going to need to up his game… After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She’s not a charity case, and she’s not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He’ll have to work for it. This time around, she’ll be the one in the driver’s seat…and she plans on driving him wild. The Briar U Series of Standalone Novels The Chase (Briar U Book 1) The Risk (Briar U Book 2) The Play (Briar U Book 3) The Off-Campus Series of Standalone Novels The Deal (Off-Campus Book 1) The Mistake (Off-Campus Book 2) The Score (Off-Campus Book 3) The Goal (Off-Campus Book 4)

In these fan-favorite sports romance stories, winning is everything… Time Out by Jill Shalvis NHL coach Mark Diego is spending the off-season in his hometown coaching teenage girls. However, he didn''t expect to be working with Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend—and the woman he''s always had a thing for. Unfortunately, they don''t see eye to eye. And when their tempers flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don''t just burn angry—they burn very, very hot! Body Check by Elle Kennedy The moment hockey star Brody Croft first sees good girl Hayden Houston at the bar, he''s riveted. Brody''s ready to shed his bad-boy ways for the sexy brunette and settle down. And after a mind-blowing night in bed with Hayden, he knows she''s the one. Now all he has to do is convince her that he''s her one…

The moment AJ Walsh sees the sexy, tattooed pixie walk up to his bar, it''s lust at first sight. He''s always been labeled the "nice" guy—opening doors, buying flowers, and never, ever having one-night stands. But with this wicked little angel with red lips and unfathomably dark eyes? Oh, yeah. Tonight, "nice" has nothing to do with it... Brett Conlon is trying to convince her family that she''s put away her reckless wild girl side for good. Nothing—and no one—could be better for her reputation than golden boy AJ Walsh. So they make a deal: if he plays The Good Boyfriend for her family, he can be a very, very bad boy with her. Now their one naughty night is about to turn into a whole lot of trouble... Each book in the After Hours series is STANDALONE: * One Night of Sin (novella) * One Night of Scandal * One Night of Trouble

She’s got a broken heart... and a fully loaded arsenal.... Ex–army ranger Jim Morgan leads a team of elite mercenaries, but eighteen years ago in Paris, he was part of a black ops unit whose mission was to hunt down a rogue operative. In order to trap the criminal, Jim seduced Noelle, the man’s daughter—a ruthless act that cost him the love of his life and turned her into a mortal enemy. Now he can’t trust her, but he still desires her. He also needs her help.... Older, wiser, and unwilling to play the fool again, Noelle runs a group of highly skilled assassins. And she’s just been offered the hit of the century: Eliminate Jim Morgan. History gives them no reason to trust each other, but with their lives in jeopardy at the hands of a common enemy, the lines between love and hate are soon blurred. Now Noelle and Jim must face the past if they want to have a future—let alone a future together.

From a talented author on the rise comes a sexy new novella in Elle Kennedy’s action-packed Killer Instincts romantic suspense series. Abby Sinclair was one of the deadliest assassins in the world before she became a mercenary. She likes her work—the missions, the adrenaline, the danger. But now she has a secret that could change everything. Especially since she and her husband, fellow operative Kane Woodland, have been thrust into an assignment that has put their lives in mortal danger. But as the secrets between Kane and Abby pile up, they begin to drift apart—until only a fatal twist in the mission can bring them back together…. After Midnight includes a preview of the next Killer Instincts novel, Midnight Action. A RITA-nominated author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University.

When it comes to sex, good girl Skyler Thompson always plays it safe, choosing stable and sedate over wild and thrilling. She doesn''t do one-night-stands, but one look at sinfully sexy Gage Holt and she''s willing to reconsider. He makes her want to be bad for once in her life, and she''s prepared to take what she wants. Danger follows former MMA fighter Gage Holt like a shadow. Despite his successes as part owner of Sin, an exclusive nightclub in Boston, Gage can''t risk getting involved with a woman, especially one as sweet as Skyler. Still, he can''t resist a taste—and it''s so damn good he has to see her again. As addicted as he is to her, Gage knows there''s no future for him and Skyler—not with his past lurking in the dark corners of an MMA cage. But Skyler''s tougher than she looks, and she''s ready to fight for her man. Each book in the After Hours series is STANDALONE: * One Night of Sin (novella) * One Night of Scandal * One Night of Trouble

Dedication, skill and muscle—there''s nothing sexier than an athlete! Enjoy this hockey-themed romance bundle, featuring irresistible hockey players who are hot enough to melt the ice! The Game On Bundle includes: Time Out by Jill Shalvis, Her Man Advantage by Joanne Rock, Face Off by Nancy Warren and Body Check by Elle Kennedy.

HEIMLICH, STILL UND SEXY von MACALLISTER, HEATHER Kaia greift nach dem Schmuckstück im Tresor - da wird es dunkel: Stromausfall! Und ausgerechnet mit Blake ist sie in der Villa gefangen. Früher war er ihr Lover, dann der Cop, der sie ins Gefängnis brachte. Die sexy Ex-Juwelendiebin hat eine Rechnung mit ihm offen ... AUSZEIT FÜR ZWEI von SHALVIS, JILL Mark ist der neue Trainer? Soll Rainey lachen, weinen oder sich verlieben? Lachen, weil ihr Sommerprojekt gerettet ist. Weinen, weil sie und Mark ein paar ziemlich aufregende, aber ungelöste Probleme haben. Oder verlieben, weil ... Mark eben Mark ist? VERFÜHRUNG UNDERCOVER von HUNTER, SAMANTHA Wenn Ben Callahan nicht ins Zeugenschutzprogramm will, wird er eben undercover beschützt: Joanna heuert als Kellnerin in seiner Bar an. Doch mit diesem Traummann hinterm Tresen wird es für sie nicht nur der heißeste Auftrag in ihrer Laufbahn als Marshal - sondern auch der gefährlichste. HEIßE BLICKE, NACKTE HAUT von KENNEDY, ELLE Tag für Tag beobachtet Caleb das Haus nebenan: Der Agent soll überwachen, ob der Drogendealer Grier wieder bei seiner Exfreundin Marley auftaucht. Und Nacht für Nacht verfällt Caleb dem erotischen Zauber der hinreißenden Schönheit hinter dem Vorhang mehr ...

She wears a thousand deadly identities. He sees through them all. A master of disguise, Isabel Roma spends her life pretending to be other women. Normally, her emotions are reined in tight—but sexy mercenary Trevor Callaghan has a knack for getting under her skin. The elite operative’s quiet strength and raw magnetism affect her in ways she’s never felt before, a distraction that can quickly turn deadly in their dangerous line of work. After putting his tragic past behind him, Trevor is ready to focus on his future—and he damn well intends for Isabel to be in it. When their entire operation is thrown into chaos, Trevor enlists Isabel’s talent for deception. And as they attempt to save their team in a world where the stakes are high and the danger is grave, Trevor must convince Isabel that the woman beneath all the disguises is the one worth having....

Cavanaugh On Duty by Marie Ferrarella Undercover nartcotics detective Esteban Fernandez only has one reason to live: to hunt the scum that killed his brother. Reassigned and rootless, the brooding detective couldn''t care less about the sexy cop he''s now paired with... Competent and self–contained, Kari Cavanaugh makes the best of any situation. So when a series of murders point toward a serial killer, her new sidekick may have valuable insights – if only the heat between them doesn''t spark its own danger! Special Ops Exclusive by Elle Kennedy In the midst of a revolution and about to be trampled by a rioting mob, star journalist Rebecca Parker won''t give up on a story – even when a sexy military man literally sweeps her off her feet to safety. But who is Nick Prescott and how is he tied to a sinister government plot? Ignoring his warnings to walk away, Rebecca proves she does what she wants...but does she get the love that she needs?

A Profiler''s Case For Seduction by Carla Cassidy Dora Martin had escaped her past and been given a second chance. She wasn''t going to waste it. All she had to do was stay on the straight and narrow. That meant no more disastrous relationships. Not even with Mark Flynn. FBI Agent Mark Flynn is in Vengeance, Texas to help solve three brutal murders. Dora was a source of information, but he couldn''t stop thinking about her. The gentle beauty is hiding a secret that might solve the murders, or get her killed. For his case – and his heart – he will protect her... Special Forces Rendezvous by Elle Kennedy Unless they stop it, the deadly virus decimating San Marquez will be unleashed on America. Fugitive Sergeant Sebastian Stone and Dr Julia Davenport have stumbled onto the shocking conspiracy behind a terrifying ultimatum – but exposing it could cost their lives. Sparks of passion have already threatened their mission. On the run from both the government and terrorists, they must stop this deadly threat...and realise that some things are worth the risk.

She’s smart, seductive, and in way over her head. He’s her only way out. An undercover DEA agent has gone off the radar. Suspecting an internal mole, the government needs Luke Dubois and his elite team of operatives to recover their man, and the New Orleans native thinks he’s found his way inside the dark underbelly of Manhattan: Olivia Taylor, the girlfriend of a mob boss and the sexiest woman he’s ever laid eyes on. His new mission objective? Get past Olivia’s defenses and convince her to take a chance—on him. All Olivia wanted was to finish law school and live a normal life, but that dream was shattered when one dangerous night put her deeply in a mobster’s debt. Now Luke and his team will help her escape—in exchange for intel on the missing agent. But Olivia doesn’t anticipate her intense attraction to the reckless Louisiana charmer or that she’ll be forced to risk everything—including her heart.

Running from an abusive past, nurse Chloe Moreno arms herself with a new identity and seeks an uncomplicated life in Eden Falls. But her security in the once-peaceful community is crumbling fast. Not only is there a kidnapper on the loose, but it seems her worst nightmare has tracked her down. She needs someone to trust...and no one fits the bill better than Dr. Derek Colton. Resident healer and protector, that''s all Derek is expected to be. A new relationship--especially with his beautiful, vulnerable new nurse--is a risk he shouldn''t take. Yet her life''s in his hands. And once desire puts her in his arms, he must destroy the threat that''s lingering far too close....

"What do you mean, I''m under arrest?" Single mom Sarah Connelly can''t believe the man she used to be in love with is throwing her in the clink. Sheriff Patrick "Finn" Finnegan keeps assuring Sarah he''ll get her out of this mess, but her trust in him was annihilated long ago. Still, just being in his larger–than–life presence sets Sarah''s pulse racing . Finn knows in his heart Sarah is innocent of murdering town bad–girl Teresa Donovan. But he can''t ignore the overwhelming evidence against Sarah nor the desire he still feels for her. Somehow he''s got to find the real killer and convince the only woman he''ll ever love to give him a second chance.

Surveillance Report DEA Agent: Caleb Ford Subject: Marley Kincaid, aka Nurse Hottie Purpose: Kincaid''s drug–dealing ex, Patrick Grier, is on the run after killing a DEA agent. Grier won''t be able to stay away from Kincaid she''s way too tempting Day One: Kincaid''s oblivious to the danger. Spends all her time renovating and doing sexy yoga. Damn, she moves her body in tantalizing ways. Day Three: If I see her curvy silhouette one more time I''m in serious trouble. Day Five: No sign of Grier, but after a few days of observation, things are getting incredibly err, hard. Day Seven: I had no choice but to make contact with Kincaid. Now that I''ve touched her, it''s impossible to stop. The investigation is jeopardized. Seduction is imminent God help me.