A private investigator tracks a mysterious widowed mother of twins in the next gripping installment of The Coltons of Texas series Raised in foster care apart from his six siblings, PI Chris Colton knows what it's like to be separated from family. So when a kindly older couple hires him to find their son's gold-digging widow who ran off with her twin toddlers, Chris won't rest until Holly McCay is held accountable. But he quickly discovers that his employers are out to get Holly. And they'll eliminate anyone standing in their way...including the brave woman and sweet little boys the investigator-turned-bodyguard has come to think of as his own
Two page-turning romantic suspense stories from the popular Coltons miniseries! A Secret Colton Baby by Karen Whiddon When a dying woman shows up at bronc rider Theo Colton’s doorstep with a baby she claims is his, he enlists the help of his cook, Ellie Parker. But a terrifying stalker has followed Ellie to Dead River. What’s worse, a mysterious virus quarantines the town. Now Theo must not only come to grips with fatherhood, but also his growing attraction to Ellie, and the very real threat that the virus will take everyone he holds dear. Her Colton P.I. by Amelia Autin Private investigator Chris Colton knows what it’s like to be separated from family. So when a couple hires him to find their son’s widow, who ran off with her twin toddlers, Chris won’t rest until Holly McCay is held accountable. But he quickly discovers that his employers are out to get Holly. And they’ll eliminate anyone standing in their way…including the brave woman and sweet little boys the investigator turned bodyguard has come to think of as his own!
The Coltons of Texas saga reaches its thrilling climax with a tale of Christmas justice! Ex-cop Reid Colton is working double-time to help beautiful widow Penelope Barrington Clark. While investigating her dad, his family lawyer, the two are also trying to uncover who murdered Pen’s husband…all while keeping their relationship professional! But when a bullet and their forbidden attraction change everything, it’s Reid to the rescue, determined to guard Pen and her son with his life. The last thing Penelope wants is to fall for a sexy Colton who’s not looking for forever. Yet as Christmas approaches and their investigation heats up, the three start to feel like a family. And the best present of all? Solving the Colton clan’s biggest mystery!
In this romantic suspense, a rancher falls for the female cop who is investigating his sister for murder. Hailing from a family full of law enforcement officials, rookie cop Annabel Colton expects to be treated like the dedicated officer she is. But her overprotective brothers want her off the dangerous case of the serial killer stalking their tiny Texas town. Her determination lands her a stakeout mission at the farm of the prime suspect’s brother. Cowboy Jesse Willard—too handsome, too challenging, too sexy—claims he’s not helping his estranged sister evade capture. But as Annabel gets closer and closer to the irresistible rancher, bullets start flying. And their lives—and hearts—will depend on the two of them working together.
Discover our romantic suspense stories from Harlequin® Intrigue, Harlequin® Romantic Suspense and Love Inspired® Suspense. This free sampler includes three excerpts of stories that will get your heart-racing and keep you on the edge-of-your-seat! Harlequin® Intrigue ROPING RAY MCCULLEN The Heroes of Horseshoe Creek • by USA TODAYs bestselling author Rita Herron PI Ray McCullen finds himself willing to do anything to keep social worker Scarlet Lovett safe from a mysterious threat…the only way to do that is to keep her by his side and make her a McCullen. Harlequin® Romantic Suspense HER COLTON P.I. The Coltons of Texas by Amelia Autin While a serial killer terrorizes Blackthorn County, Texas, private investigator Chris Colton takes on his hardest assignment yet: protecting Holly McCay and her twins. But it's Chris's heart that's really at risk! Love Inspired Suspense TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES Rookie K-9 Unit • by New York Times bestselling author Lenora Worth Army medic David Evans has one goal: track down his late comrade's sister and fulfill his promise to look out for her. But he?s shocked to find Whitney Godwin's a single mother and a K-9 rookie cop…with a drug ring's target on her back.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! CONARD COUNTY SPY Conard County: The Next Generation by Rachel Lee On the run from danger, ex-CIA agent Trace Archer seeks help in Conard County, Wyoming, from a former colleague. But when beautiful teacher Julie Ardlow offers him protection, danger and desire combine to create an incredibly potent mixture. HER COLTON P.I. The Coltons of Texas by Amelia Autin As danger threatens Blackthorn County, Texas, private investigator Chris Colton takes on his hardest assignment yet: protecting Holly McCay and her twins. But it's Chris's heart that's really at risk! DEADLY OBSESSION by Elle James Suffering from PTSD, former army ranger Chance McCall jumps at the opportunity to visit coastal Cape Churn for a friend's wedding, where he meets Jillian Taylor. As he helps the ravishing real estate agent solve the mystery of a haunted house, he soon realizes he might be the next down the aisle. BODYGUARD'S BABY SURPRISE Bachelor Bodyguards by Lisa Childs To protect the woman he inadvertently put in danger, FBI Special Agent Nicholas Rus becomes a bodyguard to girl-next-door Annalise Huxton. Now that she's carrying his child, no threat will keep him from her—or their family.
The New York Times–bestselling author’s Conard County series continues with a red-hot espionage thriller filled with deception and desire. Hunted by an anonymous killer, rogue CIA agent Trace Archer seeks out a trusted buddy in Wyoming. With danger stalking him, the last thing he expects is innocent civilian Julie Ardlow to offer him help. But when the beautiful kindergarten teacher with a brave heart gives him a cover he can’t refuse—pretending to be an old flame—sparks begin to fly! Brave heart? Try crazy. Because though Julie will do anything to save the sexy spy’s life, he’s eventually going to leave, right? But she can’t resist emotionally withdrawn Trace and his soulful eyes. And the deeper they dig into his past to suss out a murderer, the closer danger creeps toward them both . . . 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
USA TODAY Bestselling Author The clock is running out to keep her safe Can he intervene in time? By-the-book police chief Melissa Colton prides herself on putting justice before all else. That means work first—and no passionate affairs. But she finds herself severely tempted when teaming up with hotelier Antonio Ruiz to figure out who’s tracking her. As the case yields more questions than answers, Melissa and Antonio must resist their growing attraction…and capture the criminal targeting them! From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. The Coltons of Grave Gulch Book 1: Colton’s Dangerous Liaison by Regan Black Book 2: Colton’s Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor Quinn
When his father is found dead in Honey Creek for the second time, private investigator Peter Walsh becomes fixated on finding the killer. He can't count on the sheriff, a Colton, to dig very deeply. But someone—a very beautiful someone—thinks the single dad is digging too deeply: Lisa Navarrone, his son's teacher. Lisa helps Peter reconnect with the child he loves so much, but finds her own connection to him getting stronger with each breathless moment. A painful secret has kept her alone for years, yet she can't help but picture a future for the three of them. And when the boy is threatened, the new lovers must team up for the fight of their lives….
