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IN THE GLOW OF THE CHANDELIERS, HER HAIR WAS THE COLOR OF MOLTEN GOLD. SHE HAD AN ETHEREAL QUALITY ABOUT HER THAT MADE IT SEEM AS IF SHE WERE MORE DREAM THAN REALITY… Bart Finnegan had come to the Fernhaven Hotel to investigate a murder. But from the moment the dedicated cop spied her across a crowded ballroom, he was a man obsessed. She is Katrina O’Malley, a woman whose past is cloaked in mystery. Like the mists that conceal a cunning killer, she must guard her secrets from this man who tempts her to a passion she must resist at all costs. Somehow he knew he’d see her again….

Two reader-favorite cowboy romances from Joanna Wayne and Linda Warren. COWBOY FEVER Dakota Ledger is a bull rider at heart and a loner by choice…until fate has him rescuing Viviana Mancini. He''s never forgotten the passion they shared, but now she''s in trouble…and so is the baby she never told him they''d had. Dakota will do whatever necessary to protect the pair. But can he protect himself from the killer on their trail and the would-be family he''s fallen for? TOMAS: COWBOY HOMECOMING Marine staff sergeant Tomas "Tuf" Hart is still grappling with the mental scars of battle when he learns his family''s ranch is in trouble and they''re banking everything on him to win the National Finals Rodeo. So far the easiest part of Tuf''s homecoming is falling for his high school crush, Cheyenne Sundell. Maybe with a little hope and a lot of love they can find their way back to each other.

A gallant cowboy rescuer! When Jaclyn McGregor’s car is run off the road, Bart Collingsworth is her knight in shining armour, pulling her from the wreck. And when Jaclyn wakes to discover that she has lost her memory, Bart is there to help her piece her life back together.

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?

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.

SECRET DADDY Jodie Gahagen was content being a single mom to her twin baby boys. But her ordered life was shattered by a stalker whose threat sent her packing home—with her bags and more than a couple of secrets. She''d told the town her "husband" couldn''t make it, that things were fine whenever she overreacted. Except there was no avoiding Ray Kostner—the one man she couldn''t deny. He read her instinctively, knew she was hiding the truth...and that she still loved him. But Ray never guessed he was a father. Now the stalker didn''t have a chance.

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.

CHRISTMAS CAME TO SHERIFF JOSH McCAIN’S HOUSE WITH MORE THAN A FEW SURPRISES He’d been solitary for so long—his own man. Then suddenly a single father doing his best. But above all, the Montana lawman did what was right no matter the cost. Until he met Chrysie Atwater and her two girls. She had a fake name, a fake past and few details in between. And for some reason Josh found her totally irresistible. Was it the spirit of Christmas that had him breaking the rules, or his own loneliness? More likely it was the fierce determination he saw in Chrysie’s eyes. She went to considerable trouble to protect her daughters, and Josh was resolved to fi nd out why. But he’d do it on his terms before he’d reveal her secrets to the authorities, who he suspected were involved in setting her up. It would take a Christmas miracle and then some to do that and still celebrate Christmas as a family….

Texas charm, cowboy cool and loaded with sex appeal!

This cowboy is a heartache waiting to happen in Joanna Wayne''s riveting Big "D" Dads: The Daltons miniseries. Protecting the innocent is second nature for Dallas defense attorney Leif Dalton. So when his teenage daughter insists on visiting the Dry Gulch Ranch--and forging a relationship with Leif''s estranged father--he''s ready to do what it takes to keep her safe. And although he doesn''t want another connection to the ranch, after sexy veterinarian Joni Griffin lands in a stalker''s crosshairs, staying close becomes his only option. With a serial killer in pursuit, Joni will take any measures to survive. But joining forces with Leif puts her heart at risk. As the danger rises, so does the passion flaring between them. Now trust may make the difference between life and death.

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….

COWBOY TO THE CORE Jake Dalton believes in worthy causes—like opening his Texas ranch to inner-city kids for the summer. But there''s a catch…that involves a woman. Dedicated do-gooder Carolina Lambert can hold her own against any man…Jake included. Except now someone with a nasty grudge who''s been waiting for the perfect moment to strike has the beautiful widow in his sights. R.J. Dalton''s estranged son is the last man on earth Carolina wants to trust with her life. But the rugged single father has sworn to keep her safe. As passion ignites—and a killer closes in—Carolina and Jake may lose their chance at a love neither expected to find again.

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

THIS CHRISTMAS, THE STAKES ARE HIGH FOR THESE TWO COWBOYS! ONE HOT FORTY-FIVE Dede Chamberlain is desperate for Lantry Corbett''s help and will get it at gunpoint if necessary. With a Montana blizzard bearing down, they set out…but make it only as far as a deserted cabin. While they''re snowbound, sparks fly between them. But with a killer and the law after them, they''ll need more than Christmas blessings to mete out justice before it''s too late. MIRACLE AT COLTS RUN CROSS Nick Ridgely prides himself on his control. But nothing prepares him for learning his twin boys have been kidnapped. He''ll do whatever it takes to find them…even if that means facing his ex-wife and the attraction he thought he''d buried months ago. Until his sons are safely back with him, Nick can''t let himself wonder if there''s hope for this family…

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.

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?

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Once a cowboy, always a hero . . . A taut Texas thriller from an author who writes "pulse-pounding" romantic suspense ( New York Times–bestselling author Tess Gerritsen). Recovering from a kidnapping ordeal at the Double K ranch, Rachel Maxwell reexamines her life. Is she still the brilliant defense attorney she was before the attack? Will she be able to handle a career-making criminal case while still struggling with panic attacks? Before she can decide, an obsessed killer targets her, drawing cowboy Luke Dawkins to her rescue. He, too, is trying to escape his troubled past as he returns to his family''s Texas ranch after multiple tours of duty in the Middle East. Protecting Rachel gives him new purpose—but while their attraction sizzles, the danger grows. . . . Praise for the Joanna Wayne "Wayne creates intricate relationships and compellingly plotted suspense." — Romantic Times

Fate brought Texas rancher Durk Lambert face-to-face with his ex-lover, Meghan Sinclair. The reckless but gorgeous P.I. had been beaten and left for dead, with no memory of her attacker, of Durk…or herself. Years ago she''d broken his heart, but no cowboy walked away from a woman in need. While Durk kept her safe on his Bent Pine Ranch, his own memories threatened him—laughing with Meghan, making love. He still wanted her, but he feared Meghan was the one woman he could never have—and the one he''d lay down his life to protect. Because while Durk wanted her to remember, a killer needed her to forget.…

Nick Ridgely prided himself on his control…but nothingprepared him for that phone call. When Nick discovered histwin boys had been kidnapped, he vowed to do whatever ittook to get them back…even if that meant facing his ex-wifeand the attraction he thought he buried months ago.Having her ex-husband back in her life was not whatBecky Collingsworth asked Santa for this year. Determined toremain guarded, Becky worked with Nick to fi nd their sons.But what would she do about the onslaught of emotions shestill felt for her irresistible ex?