Most Popular Books by Sylvie Kurtz

FOR THE GIRL WHO HAD EVERYTHING HE WAS THE ONE THING SHE COULDN''T BUY Noah was a full-blooded kind of challenge every woman dreamed of taking on. He was the best agent available, but he wasn''t for sale. Not even to heiress Faith Byrne, who was used to getting her own way. But when a stalker''s obsession grew to dangerous levels, Noah answered the call of duty--and once this Seeker took a job, he didn''t bother playing by the rules. Soon Faith''s high cost of living raised the stakes to uncontrollable heights, and Noah found himself in a game in which anything--and everything--was fair play.

The truth may cost her more than a killer story. It may cost her her life. Finding what happened to Valentina Meadows twenty-five years ago is more than a story. For television reporter Valerie Zea, it''s the first step into her future. Business manager Nicolas Galloway is determined to protect Valentina''s mother from yet another heartbreak. Then Valerie''s probing questions turn up buried secrets, and accidents start to find her at every turn. Nick can''t have another soul on his conscience. But Valerie''s investigation points too close to home. Now he fears for both her life and his. Can Valerie expose the truth before the two of them fall victim to a kidnapper determined to keep an old secret buried? If you like mistaken identities, small-town secrets and tortured heroes, you''ll love this tale of redemption.

Broken and battered, he started over with a new name and a new face. But now he must return home . . .Without anyone recognizing him. Fifteen years after he started his life over, Kevin Ransom discovers the woman he once loved is in trouble. He must make things right. His face is different enough to mask his identity, but can he hide the love still in his heart? When accidents endanger the recovering horses on Ellen Paxton''s rescue ranch, she must put their needs ahead of hers. And the stranger with the scarred face and scarred dog seems to need a job as much as she needs an extra pair of hands. Can she protect both her horses and her heart? You''ll love this romantic suspense story of redemption and second chance at love. If you like tales of redemption, disguised identity and unrequited love, you''ll love this romantic suspense that balances the scales of justice.

One steamy afternoon, he forgot everything . . . Including his wife. Now she needs to help him remember. All Sheriff Chance Conover knows is that someone died fifteen years ago... And he might be the killer. To protect the woman who loves him, he must travel back up the Red Thunder River to confront his past. Taryn will stand by her husband just as he stood by her. But can she get the man she married to remember he''s not a monster, but a hero? If you like amnesia, tortured heroes and small

A desperate man has no choice but to blackmail his bride. Dr. Jonas Shades'' wife vanishes one winter night, leaving no trace. He needs her by his side or he''ll lose not only his funding, but his life. So he blackmails antiques dealer Cathlynn O''Connell into impersonating his missing wife. Meanwhile, a ruthless killer is determined to not only sabotage Jonas''s research, but to make Cathlynn disappear—all in the name of revenge. Will Cathlynn live long enough to confess her love to the husband who can never be hers? You''ll love this romantic suspense fraught with danger and enigma. If you like fake relationships, fish out of water stories, and small-town settings, you''ll love this romantic suspense fraught with danger and enigma. Buy Blackmailed Bride today to unravel the threads of deceit!

She believed her sister was dead. Now her long-lost twin lies in a coma. Kindergarten teacher Brooke Snowden steps into her twin sister''s scuffed shoes to flush out the stalker who wants Alyssa dead. Small-town policeman, Jack Chessman can''t bear to have another soul on his conscience. To keep Brooke safe, he''ll have to keep her close. Brooke didn''t anticipate her dangerous attraction to the one man she can''t have. And Jack''s feelings for his pretend fiancée put his future in jeopardy. Will they snare the stalker before their lie falls apart? If you like small town settings, fake relationships, and devious revenge plots, you''ll love this summer sorcher of a romantic suspense.

Is revenge worth her life?ufeff Her goal: to avenge her parents'' murder. A letter bomb turns her plan upside down. Now she must protect her personal enemy. Executive bodyguard, Adria Caskey has barely started her undercover administrative assistant job when it becomes clear someone else already has the financial wizard in their sights. Until the explosion in his office, Peter Dragon didn''t think he had a single enemy. To protect his employees, he agrees to go to a safe house until he can figure out who wants him dead. Forced to spend time in proximity, Adria begins to have doubts. Will she keep her promise of revenge or choose to set her enemy free?

A jewel thief has kidnapped her daughter... Jeweler Juliana Shades has no choice but to enter a world of deception and danger. Special Agent Lucas Vassilovich sets a trap to capture the jewel thief making a fool of the FBI. Instead, he snares the woman who''s haunted his dreams for the past six years. Juliana never expected to see him again, but Lucas may be the only person who can get her daughter back alive. Even with his career on the line, he''s willing to do anything to protect her. Will the hurt and misunderstandings between them keep them from forging the family they both long for? Hidden Legacy is Book 3 of the Midnight Whispers series. If you like Gothic atmosphere, reunited lovers, and secret babies, you''ll love this romantic suspense filled with deception and danger.

Chocolate, coffee beans, and a side of murder. When Page Hamlin’s baker vanishes on the opening day of the annual Chocolate Festival, she begs her sister-in-law Ellie to roll up her sleeves and help keep the Purple Page Bookshop and Café humming. For Ellie, the distraction is welcome—it’s the anniversary of her husband’s death, and baking is easier than crying. But the celebration turns bittersweet when the missing baker is discovered in the dumpster out back…with her mouth stuffed full of chocolate-covered coffee beans. Even worse, the police find “evidence” that makes Page their prime suspect. Ellie refuses to let her sister-in-law take the fall. Armed with curiosity, determination, and a dash of chocolate-fueled courage, Ellie sets out to uncover the real killer. But with too-perfect clues, simmering secrets, and plenty of suspects, she’ll have to be careful—or risk becoming the next victim on the menu. In Brighton Village, murder has a way of spoiling even the sweetest treats.

Madison. Becca. Porsche. Alexa. Vanessa. Chloe. The It Girls They''re rich, fabulous...and dangerously underestimated. It Girl: Alexa Cheltingham Mission: Pose as a grubby groom to catch a horse killer andprotect the show-jumping daughter of the mayor of New York. A Cheltingham shoveling horse manure — what would Mother think? Thatwas my first reaction when the Gotham Rose spy ring handed me thisriches-to-rags assignment. But the country''s top show horses were dyingsuspiciously and the Roses trusted me to catch the killer. My old leg injury wouldn''t stand in my way, not by a longshot. I''d muck stalls and uncoverthe dirty secrets of the equine world''s bigwigs, then clean up in time tohost the Horses of Hope charity ball. Speaking of the ball, I''d love to havecharmer Ross Hardel for my date...too bad he''s my prime suspect.

Six months after dying, she has a brand-new heart. An unwelcome aversion to risk. And a ghost that insists her death was no accident. Private investigator Sierra Martindale''s instincts tell her that her donor''s death is no accident. Rancher Wyatt James doesn''t believe the tall tale told by the woman who has his wife''s heart. But if he doesn''t work with Sierra, she could jeopardize his wife''s precious gift of second chance at life. The stakes are high. No one, except a dead woman, wants the secret to come out. Every step forward in the investigation forces Sierra into greater danger—and into Wyatt''s arms. Will her heart endure losing him twice?

For executive bodyguard Adria Caskey, business is personal. When Adria takes on a secretarial job her plan is to exploit Peter Dragon''s weaknesses and crumble his business empire-just as his father destroyed her family. But someone else already has the financial wizard in his sights, forcing Adria to protect her mark and delay her chance to exact her own revenge. As the pair grow closer, Peter reveals a unexpected truth, leaving Adria with a difficult choice: keep a promise of honor or honor her moral compass. OTHER ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Sylvie Kurtz Hidden Legacy One Texas Night Personal Enemy OTHER TITLES by Sylvie Kurtz Broken Wings Silver Shadows A Little Christmas Magic MEET SYLVIE KURTZ Bestselling author Sylvie Kurtz believes that organic dark chocolate is an essential nutrient and justifies watching sappy movies by knitting soft wool baby blankets. She has written 21 novels. Visit www.sylviekurtz.com for the latest details.

Secrets are more intense in the heat of a Texas night in this suspenseful novel of love, murder and small town scandal. One stormy night, businesswoman Melinda Amery jolts to consciousness to find herself trapped in magnetic Lieutenant Grady Sloan''s unwavering deep blue gaze. Grady wants answers about a murder. But Melinda has none. Melinda says she can''t remember what happened the previous night. Grady knows two things for sure. That a beloved preacher''s daughter is dead. And that Melinda''s lawyer father once manipulated Grady to set a murderer free. Grady is the kind of cop who won''t stop until he gets answers. With his job on the line, he needs to uncover the truth. Is Melinda''s amnesia real? Or is she hiding a terrible secret? To prove she''s not a murderer, Melinda will need to uncover the secret hidden in her nightmare-shredded memory. And prove to Grady that she''s not her father''s daughter. But when someone tries to kill Melinda, Grady can''t help wanting to protect her. But when Melinda''s memory starts to return, the secret it reveals threatens to destroy them both.

To save her life, he made a bargain with the devil. Now famed pianist Daniel Moreau must convince Christiane Lawrence he still loves her before the stroke of midnight on Mardi Gras . . . Or condemn her to death. Nine years ago, Daniel left the woman he loved without a word of explanation. Now Christi''s back in the middle of danger with their daughter at her side. All Christi''s ever wanted was to belong, but the price may prove too high. Will Christi fall victim to a madman''s obsession? Or will Daniel earn her forgiveness and a second chance at love?

Under Lock And Key by Sylvie Kurtz released on Apr 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Eye of a Hunter by Sylvie Kurtz released on Aug 09, 2005 is available now for purchase.

MARRIED TO A STRANGER

A shadowed past is what Kyra sees in the nightmares that are disrupting her ordered life. She comes to Park City, Utah, in search of balance, but soon even her waking hours are filled with visions of an ominous silver shadow that threatens her sanity. The only person who seems to keep her grounded is Mac McKane, a man who''d left her at the altar seven years before.

THE HUNTER BECOMES PREY ... U.S. Marshal Sebastian Falconer was a workaholic, dedicated to catching dangerous fugitives. But when his wife became the victim of a vengeful escaped felon who had vowed to destroy Sebastian, he knew he could no longer protect his beloved Olivia from the dark side of his job. Olivia''s amnesia made her wary of the raven-haired man who called himself her husband. Was she attracted to the handsome stranger because of a need for security or a true calling of her heart? She joined in the search for her attacker, proving she wasn''t as fragile as Sebastian had once though.