New Releases by Joanna Wayne

Des pas dans la neige, Joanna Wayne Trois frères. Trois destins. Trois hommes prêts à affronter le danger, quitte à y risquer leur cœur... Emma Smith est-elle en danger ? C’est la question qui obsède Damien depuis qu’il a découvert la jeune femme transie de froid, errant sur son domaine avec un bébé emmitouflé au creux de ses bras... Elle prétend avoir eu un accident de voiture et ne demande à être hébergée que pour la nuit, le temps de trouver une solution pour repartir. Mais elle ne dit pas toute la vérité. Damien le lit dans ses grands yeux apeurés. De toute évidence, Emma fuit quelque chose... ou quelqu’un. Qui ? Envahi par un inexplicable instinct protecteur, et attendri plus qu’il ne le devrait par cette femme et son enfant dans la détresse, Damien se fait la promesse de le découvrir... Gardienne d’un secret, Lyn Stone Mitch Winton. Robin le sait : ce séduisant inspecteur à la police de Nashville représente son unique chance de prouver qu’elle n’est pas coupable du meurtre de son ex-mari. N’a-t-elle pas vu, en effet, le doute le traverser quand elle a clamé son innocence, malgré les apparences – et malgré ses empreintes digitales retrouvées sur l’arme du crime ? Elle le jurerait. Et puis il semble être le seul à ne pas voir en elle une simple gravure de mode, richissime et hautaine... Alors, quoi qu’il lui en coûte, elle devra le convaincre que le vrai coupable court toujours. Quitte à lui révéler les plus sombres secrets dont elle est la gardienne...

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same. Lost Any chance Kyle Blackstone might have of a relationship with his gorgeous neighbor Ashley Garrett. He kept flirting, but she just wasn''t buying. Found One baby girl. By Ashley Garrett. Outside Kyle''s apartment. He''d actually fathered a baby and didn''t know it? Or he''d unintentionally hit on a surefire plan to involve Ashley in his life? She had a career…standards…rules! But the baby was irresistible. Unfortunately, despite everything, so was Kyle! Finders Keepers: bringing families together

Alexis Beranger never could have anticipated the shock of being carjacked with her son still in the backseat. Or that Tague Lambert, part of the rich and famous Lamberts of Dallas, would be there to help. But most earthshattering of all was learning that the attack wasn''t random—only a prelude to the danger stalking her every move. While their chance meeting occurred under the gravest of circumstances, Tague felt an instant attraction with Alexis that he just couldn''t shake. Through with playing it safe, Tague vowed to protect this beautiful stranger and her vulnerable little boy, no matter how high the stakes. After all, a cowboy never ignored an innocent in distress—especially a cowboy who carried the Lambert name.

UNBREAKABLE VOWS A string of murders reunited homicide detective Dallas Mitchell with a woman he’d tried to forget. Years had passed, but the passion was still there. Only, this time it was fraught with danger. Because Nicole Lancaster was a married woman, and Dallas was a cop hunting for the worst serial killer Louisiana had ever seen—a man who just might be her new husband. Nicole had always been out of the lawman’s league, and she had every reason not to trust him, not to forgive him…. But Dallas had precious little time to convince Nicole that she needed to leave her house—before death parted them for good.

HE DISTURBED HER SENSES Her gruff neighbor unsettled Sara Murdoch with his mesmerizing stare. But when escalating threats proved Sara’s childhood nightmares were only too real, Nat Sanderson took action. Why a reclusive mountain man knew how to secure a perimeter and soothe a woman’s fears was a mystery Sara swore to solve once she and her daughter were safe. The past he’d thought buried should have kept him away from a woman and child in danger. But when Nat held a shaken Sara in his arms, he knew his own worst nightmare had returned. He could no more refuse to protect them than he could deny that he and Sara would be lovers. Not with evil poised to strike…just before dawn.

THE DARKNESS IS SAFER WHEN YOU’RE WITH A COP He might be irritating, and more intimidating than handsome, but rugged, brawny detective Sam Turner wasn’t the kind of man a woman could forget. He got in reporter Caroline Kimberly’s way at every turn. But when she became the obsession of a killer, it was Sam she wanted by her side as darkness fell. She made him ache for something elusive—something that could never be. The nosy, sexy reporter with the smart, kissable mouth was trouble, and Sam had to keep his distance. But he couldn’t once Caroline became his only link to the depraved killer who lured his prey into the unrelenting night….

LYING IN THE SHADOWS OF THE MOONLIGHT… John Robicheaux lived the simple life in Cajun country—that was until his brother turned up dead in the bayou. He’d be damned before he’d let that crime go unpunished. And John’s suspicions about the sudden death were pointing to a medical clinic and a powerful plastic surgeon who stood accused of “losing” a high-profile patient on the operating table. Local magazine reporter Cassie Havelin had been in Beau Pierre to look into the story. Except, when her investigation became entangled with her mother’s disappearance, Cassie was thrown straight into the strong arms of John Robicheaux. Together they had to shadow a sinister killer slithering in the murky waters…unless they were consumed by the darkness first.

A CASE GONE COLD…AND AN UNEXPECTED ROMANCE HEATING UP Jaci Matlock went to Cape Diablo to solve the thirty-year-old Santiago murders. And though the remote island had a haunting reputation, the forensics novice was determined to expose the reality behind the mysterious events that plagued her arrival. Now in order to uncover an age-old murderous conspiracy, Jaci had to team up with her only ally: Raoul Lazario. But trusting the ruggedly sensual adventure seeker proved to be a distraction she couldn''t afford…. Solving the cold case would secure Jaci''s lifelong dreams, but with Raoul she faced an even more confounding mystery…. Would falling in love have life threatening implications?

Stranger. Out of nowhere, Nick Bruno arrived at the once opulent, now decaying New Orleans mansion Jacinth Villaré had inherited. Seducer. The sexy P.I. touched a part of her she''d never known existed. Protector. When a gruesome crime was discovered in the walls of the Villaré mansion, Nick vowed to keep her safe. As Jacinth uncovered the long-dead secrets of her newly discovered family, she was haunted by their spirits--and stalked by a very real killer. Though dark and menacing, her family secrets couldn''t rival the one Nick kept hidden. He''d vowed to protect her, but could he save her from the truth about himself?

MUSTANG RUN, TEXAS--WHERE THE COWBOY CODE LIVED... AND DANGER LURKED Dakota Ledger was a bull rider at heart and a loner by choice...until fate put him in place to rescue Viviana Mancini. She''d never forgotten the delirious days of passion they''d once shared, but now she was in trouble... and so was the baby she''d never told him they''d had. Dakota would do anything to guard Viviana and his new baby from the killer on their heels--even return to his estranged father''s ranch. There he could protect them... but he couldn''t protect himself. Because Dakota faced two deadly threats--the killer on their trail and the would-be family he''d fallen helplessly in love with...

Mustang Run, Texas, was nothing but trouble... But still, Sean Ledger was coming home—to bad memories and an estranged father. And surprisingly, to a beautiful widow and her son in need of a haven. A loner, Sean didn''t do family or forever, but protecting women was his cowboy code. With a vengeful escaped convict on her tail, Eve Worthington had nowhere else to turn. Sean was fiercely loyal...but dangerously sexy. He''d guard her life, but he''d already stolen her heart. As the killer neared, Eve realized her fatal error in coming to the ranch. Now she either had to run again...or put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire.

Dangereuses fiançailles, de Suzanne Brockmann Servir d’appât, en se faisant passer pour la fiancée du lieutenant Luke O’Donlon ? Sydney est déconcertée. Certes, elle est la seule à avoir vu le tueur qui s’en prend depuis quelque temps à des femmes, et à pouvoir l’identifier. Mais accepter, n’est-ce pas se mettre en danger ? A cause de l’assassin, bien sûr, mais aussi à cause de Luke, qui fait naître en elle des sentiments bien trop troublants... Une mère à protéger, de Joanna Wayne Depuis quelques jours, Megan Lancaster éprouve une désagréable impression. Comme si on l’observait... Un sentiment qui se révèle fondé le jour où, sur la plage, un inconnu tente de la noyer. Une agression dont elle ne sort indemne que grâce à l’intervention d’un sauveur inespéré : un certain Bart Cromwell, qui lui promet de découvrir qui a cherché à la tuer. + 1 ROMAN REEDITE OFFERT : Une femme traquée, de Sharon Sala Sous une fausse identité, Kelly a réussi à approcher un dangereux criminel. Mais lorsqu''elle est démasquée, elle n''a bientôt plus d''autre choix que de fuir les tueurs lancés à ses trousses. Et d''accepter l''aide de Quinn McCord, un flic qui l''a séduite dès le premier regard.

A pattern emerges in a string of \"accidental deaths\" involving criminals who''ve escaped the law. Police chief Max Zirinsky suspects that someone is doling out their own form of justice…murder. Police chief Max Zirinsky''s hunt for a serial killer leads him to the rareifed circles of Courage Bay''s social elite. He needs a way to infiltrate their ranks, and turns to socially prominent hospital chief of staff Callie Baker. Her solution: pretend their dating. But the attraction is all too real, and neither of them can \"pretend\" for long. Then the killer sees through their relationship. Callie is helping Max''s investigation. And for that, she''ll have to die….

La mémoire voilée, Paula Graves Je sais qui vous êtes. Retrouvons-nous à l''hôtel Buena Vista. Chambre 225. En tombant sur ce mot, laissé à son attention par un client du restaurant où elle travaille, Jane est bouleversée. Qui est vraiment cet homme aussi énigmatique que séduisant, qui s''est présenté à elle sous le nom de Joe Garrison ? Et surtout, que sait-il exactement de son passé ? Amnésique depuis six mois, Jane ignore en effet tout de son identité, et, loin de lutter pour recouvrer ses souvenirs, elle se demande, au contraire, étrangement, s''il ne vaudrait pas mieux pour elle ne rien découvrir. Car elle a l''intime intuition de s''être trouvée en danger avant qu''on la repère, transie, en train d''errer dans les Sawtooth Mountains... Me pardonneras-tu un jour ?, Joanna Wayne Persuadée qu''Amy Colley, sa meilleure amie, n''est pas morte par accident comme l''a conclu l''enquête de police, mais a bel et bien été assassinée, Linney Ringle décide de découvrir la vérité. Mais vers qui se tourner ? Elle ne peut mener ses recherches seule sans éveiller les soupçons. Et alors qu''elle désespère, son instinct lui souffle soudain de rappeler Cutter Martin, son ex-fiancé — le seul homme en qui elle ait jamais eu une absolue confiance. Cependant, elle le sait déjà, revoir celui qu''elle a passionnément aimé autrefois, mais qu''elle a quitté, le cœur dévasté, convaincue qu''il ne l''aimait pas, n''ira pas sans rallumer de douloureux souvenirs.

As a former navy SEAL, Marcus Abbot relied on his instincts. And the moment he saw the shadows haunting Dani Baxter''s big brown eyes, the private investigator knew she was in trouble…and so was he. Even though she came to him with a crazy story about a murder she''d seen in a vision, he couldn''t stop the instantaneous attraction that sparked between them. Never one to ignore a woman in need, he accepted her case. But as they traveled down a sensual path of danger and desire, Marcus discovered Dani''s dreams may have been a bit too real. And the closer he got to the truth, the nearer she came to living her nightmare….

Nick Ridgely prided himself on his control…but nothing prepared him for that phone call. When Nick discovered his twin boys had been kidnapped, he vowed to do whatever it took to get them back…even if that meant facing his ex-wife and the attraction he thought he buried months ago. Having her ex-husband back in her life was not what Becky Collingsworth asked Santa for this year. Determined to remain guarded, Becky worked with Nick to fi nd their sons. But what would she do about the onslaught of emotions she still felt for her irresistible ex?

Coming to a woman''s rescue was all in a day''s work for the billionaire rancher. Little did Matt know that the woman in jeopardy he''d jumped off his horse to save was working undercover, investigating him. By way of his mother, no less! Trouble had never looked so good to "Shelly Lane." Exposing the Collingsworths was a golden opportunity to prove she had what it took to be a real agent. But she could not let Matt Collingsworth distract her. Even though the man could fi ll out a pair of jeans—oh my! What Shelly had to do involved the highest national security and would in the end devastate the Collingsworth empire…and surely destroy her chances for a date with Matt.

STEALTHY SEDUCTION Rumor had it that the secretive owner of the castle on the cliffs, Dr. David Bryson, had been hideously scarred in the accident that killed his fiancee. Now designer Becca Smith had been summoned to work in his home. Though she received mysterious warnings to stay away, nothing could keep Becca from meeting the man whose seductive voice made her burn for his touch. She was too young, too beautiful, too familiar. She awakened memories in David long buried…emotions that teetered on the edge of insanity. But he vowed to see Becca only from the shadows. Except when a killer attacked, David stepped from behind the veil of darkness to save the woman who was his only hope of salvation.

The Silver Spurs Ranch was hotly contested and highly coveted. And Kali Cooper had just inherited it, alongside a passel of troubles. Like any good neighbor—and true cowboy—Zach Collingsworth offered Kali his protection. And that''s when things really got dangerous…. The devil-may-care scion of the Collingsworth empire was the full measure of a man. More than Kali dreamed she could handle, but he made it clear he''d be handling her. Brash, but determined, Zach found his true calling at her side—and wouldn''t leave it till she was safe and sound in his arms. Somehow \"safe in his arms\" was the biggest risk Kali Cooper had ever taken.

Langston Collingsworth was a man to be reckoned with. Powerful and president of the family oil business, opportunists looked at him and saw money, but he saw the land as his life force. So when the Collingsworth empire was threatened--it was personal. It happened innocently enough--a young girl needing his help. But her mother was none other than Trish Edwards--Langston''s high school sweetheart. Trish and her daughter were trapped in a blackmail and murder investigation and had been on the run since the day Trish gave birth to a Collingsworth heir. Could Langston trust Trish after the years of deception? He had no choice if he wanted to protect her child--his child--and face down the trouble headed their way.

Beautiful, widowed, a single mother — Janice Stevens had been given a new identity, if not a new lease on life, when she testified against a mob killer. For fifteen years she''d lived anonymously, raising her daughter — until Vincent Magilinti showed up on her doorstep claiming what was his: his child and her heart. But will both turn up dead-on-arrival when vengeance is finally exacted?

One-hundred-degree temperatures have reached a crisis point in Southern California and there''s a new generation of heroes in Courage Bay who are ready to risk all. This prequel anthology introduces readers to the characters and setting of a new 12-book continuity series. Original.

Just One Look by Joanna Wayne released on Mar 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Under Wraps by Joanna Wayne\Susan Kearney released on Aug 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Another Woman''s Baby by Joanna Wayne released on Oct 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

The Stranger Next Door by Joanna Wayne released on Jun 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

Jodie''s Little Secrets by Joanna Wayne released on Apr 24, 1998 is available now for purchase.

All I Want For Christmas by Joanna Wayne released on Oct 25, 1998 is available now for purchase.

Family Ties by Joanna Wayne released on Sep 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.