Someone was stalking million-dollar cover girl Allie Fortune—and ex-mercenary Rafe Stone had been hired to protect her. Tokeep her safe, he spirited Allie away to a secluded spot, tellinghimself to just do his job and not be seduced by her beauty. ButRafe soon discovered that guarding Allie was far more dangerousthan he'd anticipated. Because it wasn't solely his existence thatwas threatened. No, this tempting creature threatened his heartand soul…and once this assignment was over, he knew his lifewould never be the same.
“Shotgun wedding” takes on a new meaning in this mind-blowing romantic thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author of Bodyguard’s Baby Surprise. Bride-to-be Megan Lynch has just learned her ex, presumed dead Marine Gage Huxton, is alive after surviving enemy captivity. But before she can break up with her fiancé, gunmen storm her wedding and take hostages. Megan will do anything to stay alive—for herself and a second chance with Gage. But there’s more terror to endure before she can say yes to the dress—and her dream groom . . . What do the gunmen want? Gage works double time to unravel the mystery and save the beauty who still holds his heart. As the wedding crashers open fire, Gage puts his life on the line to protect Megan and convince her of his love. Praise for the novels of Lisa Childs “Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author “Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!” —Rita Herron, USA Today–bestselling author “Childs knows how to keep readers riveted.” —RT Book Reviews
From the USA Today–bestselling author. “Strong pacing, heightened tension and a calculating villain make this romance an intriguing and exciting one to read.” —RT Book Reviews How close is too close for a bachelor bodyguard and his alluring client? As a supermodel, Teddie Plummer is used to being wanted. But a stalker? That’s terrifying new territory, so Teddie hires a professional to guard her. The moment she and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Jordan “Manny” Mannes collide, searing attraction introduces a different brand of danger. Former Marine Manny knows his boundaries. He’ll put his life on the line for Teddie, but won’t risk his career on a client—no matter how unbelievably sexy she is. The rules blur once Teddie ends up in his arms. He won’t hesitate to face hell itself to defend her, but will he be willing to let her walk away? Praise for the novels of Lisa Childs “Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author “Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!” —Rita Herron, USA Today–bestselling author “Childs knows how to keep readers riveted.” —RT Book Reviews
Contemporary second chance at love What does an independent, strong-minded ex-FBI woman have in common with a wealthy businessman-playboy? A marriage of convenience. What could go wrong? ✓ Action ✓ Drama ✓ Passion ✓ Action Fight scenes ✓ Love ✓ The need to strangle your brother-in-law with your bare hands... Too busy for love. A woman scorned is deadly. Three rules to stand by: Don’t mix business and pleasure. Don’t get involved with a client. Don’t get married. Never one for relationships, hard-working retired-FBI agent Essy Raiker has made it her mission to be the best bodyguard in the business. Complete the contract. Don’t get attached. Don’t fall in love. Rules to live by for a kid starved of love and abandoned into foster care. That is, until the day Declyn Bianchi hired her, changing her life forever. Who is going to protect Essy from falling hard and fast for Declyn Bianchi? More than bullets fly hot and fast when Essy faces her estranged husband. Declyn Bianchi is fed up with his high society family controlling his life and the reckless antics of his trouble-seeking identical twin. Dekk’s prayers are answered in the form of a sinful-looking body—his new bodyguard, Essy Raiker. Family is everything to Dekk. So, when their safety is threatened, he risks danger to save them. Then the family he thought he could trust betrays him, and he turns to his estranged wife for help. With Dekk's heart on the line will he reveal his feelings and prevent his heart from breaking again? Who is behind the attacks against the Bianchi family? And can they be stopped before everything Essy and Dekk value is lost? Not all secrets remain dead and buried. Some lurk beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to strike. Passions burn deep in this second chance at love. HEA is included, but, make sure to have the tissues handy. The 2nd book in the Second Chance At Love, series. All standalone books. Insta Bride. The Bodyguard's Convenient Marriage. Ghost of a chance in love
THE MISSION: WITNESS PROTECTION Brady Morgan's objective was clear: find Grace Drummond and keep her safe until she could testify. But Brady's past with the beautiful reporter was fraught with tension and desire. Seeing her again raised unanswered questions, including why she didn't want to be found. Grace Drummond was between a rock and a hard place—and both were Brady Morgan! She was desperate to avoid testifying, but could she trust Brady with the reason? With a killer on their trail and passion boiling beneath the surface, Brady would need all his expertise to keep Grace alive—and in his arms… TEXAS CONFIDENTIAL: By day, these agents are cowboys; by night they are specialized government operatives. Men bound by love, loyalty and the law—they've vowed to keep their missions and identities confidential…
She wants to protect women… He needs to protect her. Alexa King and Andrew Riker met when he trained her to be a bodyguard. Despite their simmering connection—and a few unguarded moments—she’s managed to keep their relationship purely professional. But now she runs her own security business, and her latest contract puts both her and Andrew in danger. She knows she can trust Andrew with her life. Will she trust him with her heart? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the series:
A pretend engagement suddenly becomes very real…and dangerous When Tahra Edwards sees a suspicious knapsack near a school yard, she leaps into action…and saves children from a bomb. But upon awakening in a hospital, Tahra discovers she’s lost her memory—including any recollection of the handsome military captain who says he’s her fiancé. A charming alpha hero who seems to be hiding something… As a high-level bodyguard, Marek Zale knows that a ruthless terrorist organization will stop at nothing to silence Tahra—his ex-girlfriend—permanently. To protect her, he must be by her side around the clock. And though he may not be telling her the truth about their engagement, their love for each other was always true…as is the danger threatening them both!
What happens when fantasy and reality collide? When Seamus McPherson interviewed for the position as head of security for Fractal Enterprises he didn’t know he’d be asked to stage a fake marriage. It wasn’t his first time guarding Amy, but living together as newlyweds presented a new challenge. When it was time for his clan reunion the threat to Amy’s life hadn’t been eliminated, so he chose to take his make-believe bride with him to Scotland. Amy Anderson didn’t take her stalker seriously until he got past the security team and vandalized her home. There was no doubt in her mind that her bodyguard would protect her life with his own, but she couldn’t trust him with her heart since he’d broken it in the past. When he brings her to a Scottish castle for his clan reunion, keeping fantasy and reality separate while protecting herself from Seamus proves to be an impossible task. Dare she hope for a happily-ever-after? The truth can’t be kept hidden forever, and Seamus’ meddling family uncovers it. Find out what happens when a fake marriage turns all too real in this sweet contemporary Christian second-chance romance, The Bodyguard’s Fake Bride.
The warrior who returned to the city thought that life had come to peace, but he did not expect to fall into another whirlpool ... He was a famous soldier king and had just completed a dangerous mission and returned to the Feng city when he was almost killed. He planned to take care of his friend's sister in accordance with his friend's last wish, which can also make up for the pain of losing his friend. Halfway through, he received an order from his adoptive father and was forced to become a bodyguard for a sexy female CEO. He thought this mission was easy to be accomplished, but he didn't expect to involve in a huge conspiracy ... ☆About the Author☆ Xin Bu Zai Ma, a brilliant online novelist, his novels have twists and turns, sharp writing styles, and accurate and distinctive portrayal of characters, which was loved by readers.
