Most Popular Books by SHARON SALA

John Nightwalker is a strong, rugged Native American soldier who has seen many battles. While hunting down an old enemy, he crosses paths with Alicia Ponte. On the run from her father--a powerful arms manufacturer--Alicia seeks to expose her father''s traitorous crimes of selling weapons to our enemies in Iraq. But Richard Ponte will do anything to stay below the radar...even if it means killing his own daughter. Drawn to the mystery that surrounds Alicia, John feels compelled to protect her. Together they travel through the beautiful yet brutal Arizona desert to uncover deadly truths and bring her father to justice. But their journey is about to take an unexpected turn...one that goes deep into the past.

To protect her, he must remain a ghost . . . "If you love emotional reads that pull at your heartstrings, then In Shadows is a must read for you." — Fresh Fiction Jack McCann has been in love with Shelly since they were teens. They married just out of college and right before he went to work as an undercover agent for the FBI. When he can, he slips away from his assignments to see her. Jack has been undercover on his latest case for months, investigating a weapons-smuggling business. But just as the FBI is set to make the bust, Jack''s cover is blown. The last thing he feels as he crashes through a warehouse window and into the open water is a bullet piercing his back. The last thing he hears is Adam Ito promising to destroy everyone Jack loves. Shelley''s worst nightmares come true when the FBI arrive at her doorstep to bring her the news. But she doesn''t know the truth: Jack survived the shooting and will do anything to keep his beloved wife safe—even if it means hiding in shadows . . . Praise for Sharon Sala "If you can stop reading, then you are a better woman than me." —Debbie Macomber, New York Times–bestselling author "Sala is a master at telling a story that is both romantic and suspenseful . . . one of the best writers in the genre." — RT Book Reviews "Sala''s characters are vivid and engaging." — Publishers Weekly

Previously titled Color Me Bad, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala dishes up Count Your Blessings, a contemporary romance piled high with love, laughter, and plenty of heart in Blessings, Georgia! As the respectable wife of the town preacher, Patty June Clymer never thought she''d have to worry about a cheating husband. But when things come to a head, Patty decides to take charge of her life by kicking her no-good husband out her house, and getting a total makeover at the popular local salon. With a new spiky black haircut and a new outlook on life, Patty goes from mousy and meek to living large and in charge, and fairly starts a revolution in the small town of Blessings, Georgia. "Southern fiction at its absolute best! I, for one, can''t wait to visit Blessings, Georgia again!" -Sharon''s Garden of Book Reviews

Four romantic thrillers from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Jigsaw Files novels. The Chosen Reporter January De Lena believes the recent murders of homeless men in Washington, D.C., are all connected to a madman who calls himself "The Sinner." In order to track him down, she teams up with homicide detective Benjamin North, but it will take more than a handsome cop to protect her when she finds herself in the killer''s path . . . Missing When Wes, a former POW struggling with PTSD, meets Ally in the mountains of West Virginia, it brings him back to life. But a neighbor is hiding a secret operation, and he''ll stop at nothing to keep Wes and Ally out of it—and to take Ally for his own. Sweet Baby Abandoned as a child and bounced from foster home to foster home, photojournalist Tory Lancaster has finally found someone to love in Brett Hooker, an investigator for the Oklahoma County DA''s Office. When a face from her past triggers a wave of unfamiliar memories, she''ll need Brett''s help if she hopes to learn the truth . . . The Perfect Lie CIA agent Jonah Slade has returned from undercover work in the jungles of South America to discover that his former lover has been killed in cold blood, her fifteen year-old-son has been kidnapped, and it''s all tied to his very dangerous line of work. To save the boy, he must face his past sins—and the woman he let get away.

The second "explosive" thriller in the series featuring bounty hunter Cat Dupree from the New York Times–bestselling author of Nine Lives ( Publishers Weekly). He killed her once . . . Throat slashed and left for dead next to her murdered father, a thirteen-year-old girl vows to hunt down the man who did this to them—Solomon Tutuola. Now grown, bounty hunter Cat Dupree lets nothing—or no one—stand in the way of that deadly promise. Not even her lover, Wilson McKay. Their sexually charged encounters leave McKay wanting more, but Cat is determined to keep her distance. She doesn''t need a man making emotional demands, not now, when revenge is near. Suspecting that Tutuola is still alive, despite witnessing the horrific explosion that should have killed him, Cat follows a dangerous money trail to Mexico, swearing not to return until she''s certain Tutuola is dead—even if it means destroying her very soul . . . Praise for Sharon Sala "If you can stop reading, then you are a better woman than me." —Debbie Macomber, New York Times–bestselling author "Sala is a master at telling a story that is both romantic and suspenseful . . . one of the best writers in the genre." — RT Book Reviews "Sala''s characters are vivid and engaging." — Publishers Weekly

Two favorite stories about love that never dies from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala THE WAY TO YESTERDAY What if you could turn back time? Suddenly, Mary O''Rourke can—and so her husband and baby girl are alive and well. Now she has to keep them that way. But is this new life—in which they are the family she''d always hoped they could be—a dream? Mary doesn''t care. For six years she prayed for a second chance, and she isn''t wasting a second of it! SHADES OF A DESPERADO Night after night, the visions kept Rachel Brant from sleep—a hard-eyed outlaw straight out of the old West claiming her as his woman. Though she knew it was madness, she longed for that dream to become reality... Then, in one stunning moment, it was—by a flesh-and-blood man who stirred her soul just as her dream lover had.

"The way to yesterday: What if you could turn back time? Suddenly, Mary O''Rourke can--and so her husband and baby girl are alive and well. Now she has to keep them that way. But is this new life--in which they are the family she''d always hoped they could be--a dream? Mary doesn''t care. For six years she prayed for a second chance, and she isn''t wasting a second of it!"--Page 4 of cover.

The Justice Way A temporary husband… FIRST COMES MARRIAGE… Beautiful heiress Casey Ruban needed a husband—fast. So she raced into the nearest honky-tonk and made her offer—full of marital privileges in exchange for a wedding ring. It was an offer one man couldn''t refuse. THEN COMES LOVE? Once, Ryder Justice had everything. Now all he had was nothing to lose. But when the brooding ex-pilot agreed to marry the desperate woman in front of him, just for a year, he soon realized that not only did he have something to lose, he''d already lost it. His heart—and his soul—belonged to his wife. The Justice Way. Brothers Ryder, Roman and Royal—they would do anything for each other…and for the women they loved!

WHENEVER YOU NEED ME… She had given him the most precious gift of all—the gift of life. But something more than a mere blood transfusion linked Wyatt Hatfield to the stranger who had saved him. Something that allowed her to call out to him for help in the stillness of the night—without ever speaking a word…. And now it was his turn to give. For the connection that linked Wyatt to Glory Dixon was the only hope he had of saving her from danger. And he had to try—because without ever trying, Glory had become more precious to him than his own life.

Available for the first time on its own in ebook, get swept up in this emotional novella from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala Single mom Libby Farraday has been raising her son as best she can. Hard as it is sometimes, she knows that her loneliness is her own fault, since Sam Holt, her son’s father, and the man who broke her heart for good, doesn’t even know Sammy exists. After an accident puts everything into question, can reaching out to her long-lost love help them all become a family? Originally published in 2009

15th Anniversary Celebrating fifteen years of romance Silhouette INTIMATE MOMENTS THE JUSTICE WAY THE STRANGER IN ROMAN''S CABIN HAD: •: A soft cloud of dark hair • Green eyes a man could get lost in • A million dollars in a duffel bag WHAT SHE DIDN''T HAVE: • Any memory of her past Private eye Roman Justice was stunned by the disheveled yet sexy woman. She had no idea who she was, yet she quickly claimed that Roman was the only man she loved. How could she see so clearly into his heart—not to mention his? Brothers Ryder, Roman and Royal—they would do anything for each other…and for the women they loved!

A woman in the wrong place at the wrong time must rely on a tough-as-nails cop in this romantic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Pregnant and homeless, China Brown isn''t a threat to anyone. But when she accidentally witnesses a murder, the killer attempts to silence her too. Although China survives, she loses the baby who meant more to her than her own life. Distraught and alone, she finds herself turning to an unlikely source of comfort. Hard-bitten Det. Ben English is on the case, and he thinks the victim—a celebrity photographer—was killed for the scandals his camera could expose. But there''s something even more intriguing to Ben than the secrets at the heart of the crime: the star witness. Undeniably drawn to China, Ben vows to keep her safe. But as they grow closer to each other, they also grow closer to the killer. "In a truly riveting story, Ms. Sala draws you in from the very beginning. She delivers main characters who will touch your hearts and quirky secondary characters who will intrigue you as you try to figure out whodunit." — RT Book Reviews

A romantic suspense novel of a woman''s fatal allure and a soldier''s mission to protect her—from the New York Times–bestselling author of Dark Water Rising. Since her mother''s death, Ally Monroe spends her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her father and two middle-aged brothers. Holding on to her dreams is the only way she will survive this lonely life in the mountains of West Virginia. John Wesley Holden is a special-ops soldier stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. Having served a horrific tour in Afghanistan, where he was captured as a prisoner of war, he now suffers from PTSD. His wife and son are his lifeline to finding happiness again. But when a suicide bomber attacks the base, killing his family, Wes loses his grip on reality. Feeling as if the enemy has followed him home, Wes walks away from his life, nearly catatonic. Then he meets Ally . . . and begins to find his way back to life. But something''s not quite right in Blue Creek, West Virginia. Their neighbor is hiding a secret operation, and he''ll stop at nothing to keep Wes and Ally out of it—and to take Ally for his own.

Three romantic suspense novels from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Jigsaw Files novels. Butterfly A tough-as-nails detective is on the case of a murdered celebrity photographer—and hot for the star witness. But as things heat up and they grow closer to each other, the killer grows closer to them . . . Bloodlines When a child''s skeleton is found hidden in a wall, Olivia Sealy''s past resurfaces. Her former sweetheart is the detective assigned to the case, which reminds her of the kidnapping ordeal she underwent as a child. Plus, there is the matter of the kidnapper the police never apprehended . . . Mimosa Grove A Louisiana woman''s gift of second sight leads her to a missing girl, and the mystery man of her dreams . . . "[Sala] spins an intricate tale of treachery and terror."— RT Book Reviews on Mimosa Grove

When Dallas Phillips turns to police chief Trey Jakes for help in proving that her father was murdered, their search for the truth brings them up against a killer who is willing to do anything to keep old secrets buried.

Don’t miss the chance to read the novels that launched New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala’s career. WAS SHE RIGHT TO TRUST THIS STRANGER? For Honor O’Brien, home had always been Charlie’s All-Night Truck Stop, where weary drivers were sure to find the best barbecue in West Texas. But, with the recent death of her mother, Charlotte, aka Charlie, Honor knew that Charlie’s would never be the same, and neither would her life. One night, with the grief too much to bear, Honor hid between two huge rigs in the parking lot and burst into tears. A second later she realized she wasn’t alone. She was being watched by a handsome stranger who barely hesitated before pulling her into his arms and offering her the warm comfort of his embrace. After the long trip from Colorado, Trace Logan couldn’t believe his good fortune. He’d been sent here to find Honor O’Brien. And, like magic, the long-legged beauty with a glorious black jumble of curls had fallen into his arms. He had found his woman. Now, if he could only get her back to Colorado without a struggle…

www.SharonSala.net There''s only one way to keep secrets buried... If only it had been something else that brought Lissa Sherman and Mack Jackson back in touch after so many years. Something--anything--other than the murder of Mack''s father. Even worse, Lissa''s car had been used as the murder weapon. Thirty-five years ago, four friends went out joyriding and ended up in a terrible accident that left one dead and the others with no memory of that awful night. Now two more people, including Mack''s father, have been murdered, and if the lone survivor knows why they''re being targeted, she''s not talking. Even as Lissa and Mack find themselves drawn together in the midst of tragedy, the mystery deepens when someone comes after Lissa, too. Is the danger to her tied to the other deaths, or are two killers at work in town? Now Mack has to fight an unknown attacker as well as his feelings for Lissa, but it may be that he can''t win either battle.

When she receives roses from her anonymous “admirer,” it’s the final straw for Kristie, who turns to the police to help her track down her stalker. In an odd quirk of fate, the detective assigned to the case is her first crush, Scott. The six years since their last meeting have given him the rugged charm of an adult without dampening his kindness. When Scott assures her that he’ll be right by her side, his warm words bring solace to her heart, and Kristie finds herself drawn to him. But the stalker isn’t done with Kristie?he has plans of his own…

Don’t miss the chance to read the novels that launched New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala’s career. WHOSE SIDE WAS SHE REALLY RUNNING TO? Debbie Randall told herself her trip from California to Oklahoma was an errand of mercy. Her best friend’s father had broken his leg in a car crash, and she had offered to help him out while he recovered. But, deep down inside, she knew that something else—or, rather, someone else—was behind her offer. While she was helping Morgan Brownfield recuperate, she would have a chance to spend time with his son, Cole. Since the day she’d met him last summer, she hadn’t been able to forget the tall, quiet cop with the solemn eyes. She’d fallen for him, and she wasn’t about to let love slip through her fingers just because he lived halfway across the country. Cole was wary from the minute Debbie arrived. He’d faced stakeouts and drug busts without fear, but this woman had single-handedly sent him running for cover. He’d chosen to lead a solitary life for a reason, and there was no way on earth he was going to let her weaken his resolve. The problem was, his heart had other ideas.

When Quinn Walker takes her to his cabin in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky to recuperate, Mariah Conrad, wounded in Afghanistan, discovers that bad things are happening on the mountain and she must once again battle for survival.