She wanted peace. Instead she found danger—and a reason to live again When Skylar Jamison heads to the Wyoming Rockies, all the army veteran wants is some rest. But as a stranger warns her away—off public lands—every war-torn nerve she has goes on alert. The ranger who investigates makes her even more wary, for very different reasons. Smart, good-looking, with an inner calm Sky envies, Craig Stone sparks her interest and wakes all her fears. Craig didn't plan on inviting Sky to stay with him. But there are armed strangers in his forest. And Sky—tough, vulnerable, sexy Sky, everything he's ever wanted—is their target. They are each trained to handle danger. It would take both of them, together, to survive this new threat….
Lawman on a Mission Former deputy Will Lawson is fighting to regain his reputation--and Mary Stone is his only lead to the bandit who framed him. Now that he's tracked Mary to Leadville, Colorado, Will needs the proud beauty to reveal her past. Instead, his efforts spark a mighty inconvenient attraction... Mary's only real crime is that she once believed an outlaw's lies. Still, she fears disclosing the truth to Will may land her in jail--and leave her young siblings without protection. Now she must choose between honesty and safeguarding her family. And if Will does clear his own name, can he convince the woman he loves to share it?
A significant inheritance comes with an indecent proposal in this Western romance by the USA Today bestselling author of In Want of a Wife. Reidsville, Colorado, 1882. Rachel Bailey may seem like just a beautiful newcomer, but Sheriff Wyatt Cooper knows she's much more. Through a twist of fate, Rachel is the inheritor of a very valuable commodity: control of the railway that keeps the isolated mining town connected to the world. That is, she will be, if she agrees to the surprising stipulation in her benefactor's will—that she marry Wyatt. Rachel has no choice: refusing the marriage could put all of Reidsville in the hands of the very man she has come here to escape. Yet living with Wyatt will be her greatest challenge. For he has a tempting way about him that makes Rachel forget their marriage is in name only. And when her frightening past shows up, they suddenly realize exactly how much they have at stake . . .
Lawmen and Ladies of the Old West Team Up to Track Down Outlaws Mistaken Marshal by Crystal L. Barnes Texas, 1875 First day on the job, Marshal Beau Bones accidentally interrupts a robbery and arrests an outlaw who is disguised as a man. Just as Jo Ross is hiding the God-fearing girl her parents raised, Beau is hiding that he can’t shoot and doesn’t deserve the town’s respect. Is there any way for Beau to free Jo without losing the faith the town has placed in him? On Track for Love by Vickie McDonough Missouri, 1875 A new job and a move to a new state put Railroad Agent Landry Lomax on track to meet Cara Dixon—a spirited woman holding a derringer on a train robber. This stubborn woman is not one he wants around his young sister, but then they end up in the same St. Louis boardinghouse. But could Cara’s gumption help him trap a gang of train robbers? Love Conquers Oil by Annette O’Hare Texas, 1901 When a murderous bank robber threatens Fern Fisher’s life, she accepts a mail-order bride inquiry and heads for Beaumont, Texas. Only problem is the proposed groom, Jesse Stewart didn’t send for her. His memaw did. Will drilling for oil together produce a “gusher” of love, or will their pasts trigger a “blowout” for their fledgling relationship? Rocky Mountain Regrets by Kathleen Y’Barbo Colorado, 1889 While posing as her niece’s mother, Eloise Broderick travels to Colorado to find her brother with the help of Zeke Potter, a man renowned for tracking skills. But when Zeke realizes the man Eloise seeks is the same man he blames for his family’s death, will he use Eloise to get vengeance?
A promise to protect Protecting Her Daughter by Lynette Eason After someone attempts to abduct her daughter, single mom Zoe Collier flees to a remote ranch for safety. But when the would-be kidnappers follow them to Wrangler’s Corner, Zoe must figure out why somebody wants Sophia. Quick-witted and caring, local vet Aaron Starke is just the type of man she needs in her corner. And he might be her partner for keeps…if they can find the truth without losing their lives. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Under the Lawman''s Protection by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott For SWAT team negotiator Isaac Morrison, safeguarding Leah Nichols and her young son is his most challenging mission yet. Leah's brother—his best friend, Shane—has gone missing while working undercover. Now it's up to Isaac to shield mother and child from Shane's enemies. He’ll need his best protection skills against their formidable adversary. Because he can't risk losing the little family who has stealthily claimed his heart.
From the New York Times–bestselling author. “A powerful and emotional story . . . a heartwarming romance that will have readers cheering for this couple.” —Harlequin Junkie In love with his best friend’s wife . . . and baby. Keeping a promise to a dead man isn’t easy. But Ryker Tremaine is determined to keep his word and make amends to his late friend’s wife. When Ryker meets lovely, pregnant Marisa Hayes, she’s still grieving. She doesn’t believe the official report of her husband’s death. And Marisa believes Ryker has the answers she craves. Bound by secrecy, the hunky CIA operative tries to help Marisa find a sense of normalcy . . . and uncovers a sizzling attraction. As Ryker discovers the richness of life back on the grid, old secrets threaten. Marisa still seeks answers and Ryker knows if he tells her the truth about her husband’s death—and his role in it—Marisa and her baby may be lost to him forever . . . Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee “A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction “While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews “[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: HIS PREGNANT COURTHOUSE BRIDE Conard County: The Next Generation by Rachel Lee An unexpected pregnancy has high-class lawyer Amber Towers heading for Conard County—and Judge Wyatt Carter. Neither of them expected their law-school attraction to still be this strong, but their fledgling feelings have to weather Amber's wariness when it comes to love, not to mention nasty rumors and an election season, if they want to make it to a courthouse wedding. THE COOK'S SECRET INGREDIENT Hurley's Homestyle Kitchen by Meg Maxwell PI and single dad Carson Ford knows the fortune-teller who promised his dad a second great love was a fraud. He just needs the fortune-teller's daughter, Olivia Hurley, to explain that to his father. But the mystery woman sounds very much like her estranged aunt, so they set out to find her and just might find love for themselves along the way. HOW TO STEAL THE LAWMAN'S HEART Sweet Briar Sweethearts by Kathy Douglass Widowed chief of police Trent Knight never expected Carmen Shields, the woman he blames for his wife's death, to be the one to make him love again. Yet Carmen is not only finding her way into his daughters' affections, she seems to be stealing his heart, too.Look for Harlequin Special Edition’s Febuary 2017 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family!Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
A reluctant homecoming gives one woman a fresh start in this engaging romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Vanessa Welling never planned to leave home . . . until her family fled in shame in the wake of the financial catastrophe that shattered their town—and her father’s will to live. If it weren’t for the wreck of a house she just inherited, Vanessa wouldn’t have come back, either. And attractive contractor Tim Dawson and his young son are making it even harder to put the Wyoming town behind her once and for all. Tim has heard the stories. But Vanessa did nothing wrong and shouldn’t spend the rest of her life paying the price. Can’t she see the positive effect she’s having on the single father and his son? That they have the right stuff to build a future? And Conard County is the perfect place to start over . . . Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee “A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction “While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews “[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly
A matchmaking service dog proves her worth as man’s—and woman’s—best friend in this heartwarming romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Conard County’s returning war hero is a world away from the popular high school athlete Ashley Granger remembers. Zane McLaren doesn’t want any fanfare—he doesn’t want any human contact at all. But it seems Zane’s affectionate golden Lab has other ideas about the decorated soldier and the teacher next door . . . Wounded in battle, Zane wants only to be left alone. He doesn’t need anyone’s pity, especially his outgoing, dog-loving neighbor’s. Because it isn’t just Ashley’s legendary apple pie that’s tempting Zane to quit hiding from life. Suddenly the Purple Heart recipient is having a hard time keeping his own heart under wraps. Has he found the woman who can help him heal the past and build a loving future together? Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee “A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction “While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews “[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: A CONARD COUNTY HOMECOMING Conard County: The Next Generation by Rachel Lee Paraplegic war veteran Zane McLaren just wants to be left alone to deal with the demons his time in the army left behind. Fortunately, his service dog, Nell, has other ideas that include his pretty neighbor, Ashley Granger. THE NEW GUY IN TOWN The Bachelors of Blackwater Lake by Teresa Southwick Florist Faith Connelly has sworn off men, but sexy newcomer Sam Hart tempts her, even though both of them have painful pasts to look back on. Because he buys flowers from her, she knows he's a "two dates and you're out" kind of guy, so what's the harm in flirting a little? But when a wildfire forces Faith to take shelter with Sam, both of them confront the past in order for love to grow. FALLING FOR THE RIGHT BROTHER Saved by the Blog by Kerri Carpenter When Elle Owens returns to Bayside, she hopes everyone has forgotten the embarrassing incident that precipitated her flight from town ten years ago. They haven't, but Cam Dumont, her former crush's sexy older brother, doesn't care what anyone thinks—he's determined to win her over. Can Elle forget about the ubiquitous Bayside Blogger long enough to tell Cam how she truly feels about him? Look for Harlequin Special Edition's June 2016 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
