Adam Klay hates everything about his hometown. The last thing the accomplished FBI agent wants is to abandon the case he's working on and return to his past, but the death of his father forces his hand. Micah Ryan has been living on auto-pilot since his family perished years ago. All he needs is coffee, the attention of his cranky cat, and enough clients to pay the bills. Spending his days at the local espresso bar wrapping up case paperwork is better than dealing with his dad's estate. Plus there's the shy, sexy man Adam can't keep his eyes off of. For Micah tripping and falling into a handsome stranger's lap, at his favorite coffee shop, is bad enough. But the instant attraction he feels for the other man is mortifying--right? As it turns out there is at least one thing Adam likes about Skagit. And when a series of sinister incidents leave Micah vulnerable to an unknown killer, Adam vows to protect him. But does the threat to Micah stem from Micah's past, or has Adam's investigation followed him to Skagit? Can Adam protect Micah without losing his heart? Is Micah ready for love? And will they get their chance to explore their attraction or will the killer get there first? Storm Season is a dual POV about a terminally grouchy Federal Agent who discovers his softer side and a sweet man who thought he had nothing to live for. The Shielded Hearts series follows a different couple in each book as they try to stop killers, unravel a human trafficking ring, and find a family of their own.
Highwayman’s Mail Order Bride When Melissa married John Carter because her family couldn’t afford to feed her, she had no idea of the cruelty of the man. John Carter beats her mercilessly and makes her life a living hell. After seeing an ad in the paper for paid passage westward, she answers the ad in the hopes to use the ticket to escape John Carter. She gets on a coach from Boston, heading west, with no money, and needing a roof over her head. Not just for herself, but for the baby she’s carrying, a baby she has to save from John Carter’s cruelty. Expecting a baby has changed the stakes for Melissa. She must provide a safe and loving home for the child. Time if of the essence if she is to marry in time to convince her new husband that the baby she’ll give birth to is his. A stagecoach robbery is a deterrent she did not count on, nor need. When the robbers learn her husband is a wealthy rancher, she’s taken hostage, costing her precious time in a plan that hinges on timeliness. She hates the leader of the highwaymen. Hates him with a passion and is beyond angry that the time is ticking while he negotiates her ransom. Jed Cunningham’s a highwayman, certainly, but one with honor. And a heart, it seems. He can’t stand the idea of sending the stunning feisty Melissa Carter to marry a rich rancher. She’s precisely the kind of woman who needs to be loved. But she doesn’t seem to see that. A Rancher’s Pretend Mail Order Bride Rancher Mark Furnish is in a bind. His ranch is losing money, the banks have turned him down, and his wealthy grandfather back east is refusing to fund the venture anymore unless Mark has a wife. The mail order bride that was supposed to be his has now become his foreman’s wife. Time’s tight and Mark doesn’t have a second to waste. As if that’s not bad enough, he doesn’t even want to be married to begin with. The mail order bride thing didn’t work out so well for this sexy cowboy rancher. Who says the second time will be a success? He steps into the saloon for a couple of shots of cure-all and instead discovers a saloon girl that’s more like a fiery temple virgin. She refuses all the men’s efforts at flirtation and offers to go upstairs for a tryst. This woman’s got upper crust class and a shrew’s temper. Maybe he shouldn’t have tried to help her. Maybe he wouldn’t have been kicked out of the saloon and she wouldn’t have been fired. Now she’s his responsibility. This new turn of events is giving his ideas. Why can’t he get the words fake wife out of his mind? A Rancher’s Surprise Mail Order Bride Rancher Ryan Belton’s looking forward to his sister’s nuptials. Poor Ryan has no idea that Abigail, the friend his sister’s invited to the wedding, is a mail order bride. When he finds out and pushes her out of his life, she has no option but to find a position wherever she can. When he finds her walking into the saloon, he realizes she will be a fallen woman and it’s all his fault. How can he convince this hardheaded proud woman that she doesn’t belong in a saloon? A Foreman’s Unplanned Bride Foreman Lewis Sutton’s been like a son to Richard Reed. Except he’s not his son. So when Richard dies and Lewis has to contact his estranged daughters to come claim the ranch that Lewis loves, he’s left with a bitter taste in his mouth. Sure that the estranged princesses from the east coast will send a lawyer to sell the property, Lewis finds himself in the unenviable position of knowing he’ll lose the only home he’s ever known. Molly Reed’s got a good life in Baltimore. She’s just taken a position that she’s been pursuing for what seems like forever. A journalist spot. She’s been trying to get that job for so long, and she’s written her heart out to get it. Now she has to leave?
How do you repair a broken heart when you were the one who broke it in the first place? Charley It's been four years since Simon broke up with me, but who's counting? I'm fine these days, thank you very much. I don't need a man to make me happy. ♥ Simon Past me had to make a choice. Current me knows it was the wrong one. Future me hopes I can fix it. I've never stopped loving Charley this is my last chance; our last chance. ♥ The Boyfriend Gambit is first-person dual POV. Simon lays all his cards on the table in an attempt to win Charley's heart back. No cliffhanger, HEA guaranteed. Heat level, 4+. Can be read as a standalone but you may enjoy it even more if you read Feinted Heart and The Heart Heist first! second chance, love/hate/love, interfering friends, found family, feisty grandmother.
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! OPERATION COWBOY DADDY by Carla Cassidy Cowboys of Holiday Ranch When a baby is left on cowboy Tony Nanki’s doorstep, he turns to Mary Redwing to help care for the child while he tries to find the baby’s mother. Little do they know, baby Joey’s villainous father will do anything to get him back, bringing danger—and desire—to Tony and Mary’s door. COLTON FAMILY RESCUE by Justine Davis The Coltons of Texas Jolie Peters’s daughter, Emma, has witnessed a murder, and the only person they can turn to for protection is T. C. Colton. T.C. never thought he’d see Jolie after she broke his heart four years ago. Still, he agrees to help, spiriting them away to his reclusive cabin in the woods. But that may not be enough to save them all from a murderer who could be behind the missing Colton patriarch. GUARDING THE SOLDIER’S SECRET by Kathleen Creighton Scandals of Sierra Malone War correspondent Yancy Malone never thought she’d see Hunt Grainger, the special forces operative who stole her heart years before and left her with an orphaned little girl to protect, again. But when she and her adopted daughter are threatened, Hunt can’t stay away—or stop hoping for a second chance at the family he had to leave behind. WORTH THE RISK by Melinda Di Lorenzo Samuel Potter, PI, has one lead in his current case: the missing woman’s sister, Meredith Jamison. When bullets start flying, Meredith realizes Sam is the only one who can protect her, and together they race against the forty-eight-hour limit set by the kidnappers—and discover a sizzling attraction along the way.
How far would you go to heal a damaged heart? The Melting Hearts series tells the scorching-hot stories of the emotionally frozen breaking society’s taboos in search of forever. Love is the one thing they can’t control and it doesn’t follow the rules. Will they be able to pay the cost? The collection includes: Jack’s Frost, Winter’s List, Xmas Angel, and Shattered Ice.
Absence does not make the heart grow fonder; it kills it. What would you do if the person you can't live without kept putting distance between you? In this box set, you'll find three paranormal MM romance stories about men who have a special connection to someone they need to be physically close to. But something or someone forces them apart. Contains the stories: Black Bird: For seven years, Arlo Barman has been on the move. All he wants is a place to call home. But as a caladrius healer, he has to separate himself from those he's healed, and has to find a place to stay in a new town. Nash Silver is a werewolf, and from the moment he lays eyes on Arlo, he needs to be close. When Nash is injured, Arlo heals him and has to leave. But can Nash survive without his mate? Jaeger's Lost and Found: Gael Murray has lost his connections. A vampire can’t survive without the energy exchange he has with his coven members via mental links. To locate them before it’s too late, he hires a finder. Jaeger’s Lost and Found is the only finder shop on the west coast, but Archibald Jaeger seems to be defective. A terrible finder is better than no finder, though. Together, they set out to save Gael’s life. Nine Stones: The only thing worse than having a hot neighbor you’re too intimidated to talk to is hitting his cat with your car. Felix Lane was perfectly content to spend the rest of his days in his quiet little corner of the suburbs, but when he hits his neighbor’s cat with his car, he has no choice but to face the music and Kirk. But Kirk, with his unusual eyes and bad boy looks, is nowhere to be found.
Lovers. Players. Dreamers. Welcome to THE HUSTLERS. Hello readers! Looking for your next binge-worthy series? The Hustlers is an interconnected romance series starring three sexy M/F duos navigating dreams, desires, and all the beautiful complications of falling in love. What's Inside? Get swept away with three full-length stories of spicy drama and happily ever afters! The Cruiser: A maverick yacht designer and glamorous PR executive finds the choppy waters of desire are anything but smooth sailing in this steamy billionaire romance. The Challenger: When a volatile tennis prodigy hires a famous motivational coach to mount his career comeback, love meets its match in this fiery sports romance of strokes and seduction. The Closer: Two brilliant finance adversaries find more than their smouldering attraction and decade-long feud tested in this deliciously dark romance where matters of the heart are the hardest deals to close. Rowan Rossler is a hopeless romantic on a mission: to make the world a better place, one epic love story at a time. The Hustlers is her first series and if you crave vivid characters, adventurous plots, and sensual moments, these mid-steam romps are the perfect escape. These individual books have a combined average star rating of 4.4. Here are a few reviews from the individual books: ★★★★★ "It's rare that I read a book and at the end, I think "Perfect in every way!"" ★★★★★ "LOVED this read. The entire damn book. Phenomenal character development." ★★★★★ Wow! Totally hooked on this series! Couldn't put this one down. Steamy moments, drama, and twists you won't expect. ★★★★★ Seriously entertaining. An engaging page-turner with all the feels. Drama and steam. Combustible chemistry.
Stone Cold Heart: Jess Stone, former FBI sniper, always felt like the kid who looked in the candy store window but could never afford to go in. But on a humanitarian mission to aid an earthquake ravaged country, finally she finds a place where she fits, in Colin Davies' arms, and working for Global Humanitarian Relief, her big brother's company. But can the former SAS thaw Jess's stone cold heart? Carved in Stone: Connor Stone has always been odd man out in his family. Not the oldest, not the most charming, he'd had a lock on the youngest until another half-sibling came to live with them, so he raised hell in his youth. Con knows now the only way to redeem himself is with deeds, not words and sets out to prove once and for all he is worthy of the Stone family. When his older brother asks him to take care of business, Con finally will have redemption he craves. Except when Ava Sanchez, his brother's assistant, is threatened, he must choose between saving the girl or protecting his family. Will his choice bring him love or break his heart? Heart of Stone: Riley Stone is the handsome brother, the charming one. Everyone who meets him compares him to his father, which in his mind is not a compliment. But he's never met a woman he couldn't charm, until he meets Di, an acerbic, smart-mouthed, passionate activist who has no time for him or his charm. On the run, in the midst of danger, the blistering passion they share explodes. Can these two opposites find common ground, or will Di smash Riley's stone heart? Still the One: Jack Stone, former Navy SEAL, and oldest Stone sibling is determined to keep his family strong. Family is everything. So he starts Global Humanitarian Relief and Stone Consulting to do some good and keep his family together. But when he has to team up with his old flame, Bliss, on a missing persons case, an evil threatens him, his family and the one woman he could never forget and doesn't want to let go. Can these two former lovers put aside past hurts and heal their hearts? Jar of Hearts: Prickly Keisha Johnson has the hots for Shane Washington. But she’s not about to reveal her inner soft heart to the player pilot and open herself up to hurt, until a favor to their boss sends them undercover and under the covers. Can she trust his sensual attention or will he shatter her fragile heart? Queen of Hearts: Ric Santana is in Las Vegas for his friend’s wedding and some much needed R & R. But the vacation turns awkward when he discovers his smoking hot one night stand is actually his pal’s stepmother. When Shelley’s life is threatened, Ric doesn’t hesitate to step into the role of bodyguard and protector. But as Ric grows closer to Shelley, he can’t help but wonder, can he save her life or will they be too late for love? Cold As Stone: Nothing is ever set in STONE... Former Marine, John Pulaski, the surprise half-brother of the Stone siblings takes a trial job at Stone Consulting with hopes of making it permanent. Given a mission to find two missing women, John will stop at nothing to uncover the secrets to their abduction. His stunning and driven partner is the only hitch in his plan. After a tragic incident two years ago, former FBI agent, Rissa Evans freezes at any sign of conflict, but she's bound and determined to overcome her personal obstacles to prove to her irresistibly sexy and infuriating partner that she's got what it takes to solve the case. As John and Rissa dig deeper into the case, their unwanted attraction intensifies, taking them both by surprise. But the two wounded souls have to put aside their desires, in order to find the monster who steals the lives of innocent women. With time running out and so much on the line, can they let go of the scars of their past to discover what they're really looking for? This book also includes Jack and Bliss's wedding. :)
Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: WHAT THE GREEK’S WIFE NEEDS By USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins Tanja’s whirlwind marriage to billionaire Leon Petrakis has been over since he returned to Greece five years ago… Yet, to keep the baby she’s adopting, Tanja has a last request: They stay wed…in name only! CHOSEN FOR HIS DESERT THRONE By USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews Sheikh Tarek’s kingdom needs a queen. And discovering a beautiful prisoner in his palace only puts the nation closer to the brink of collapse. Until he realizes Dr Anya Turner might just be the key he’s looking for… THE SECRETS SHE MUST TELL (A Lost Sons of Argentina novel) By Lucy King Finn Calvert is reeling from the shocking revelation that he has a son with lawyer Georgie Wallace! He’s determined to step up as a father but as their chemistry reignites, he learns there are more secrets to be unveiled… HOW TO UNDO THE PROUD BILLIONAIRE (A South Africa’s Scandalous Billionaires novel) By Joss Wood Hosting South Africa’s wedding of the year is Radd Tempest-Vane’s ticket to restoring his family’s empire. As long as he finds a new florist, fast! Brinley Riddell is the perfect candidate…but an immediate, dangerous distraction! For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents January 2021 Box Set — 2 of 2
A gorgeous stranger wanders into his life one summer night and Jacob knows he's in trouble; he's going to break all his rules and probably his heart. Duff Cleveland knows better than to open himself to love, that’s how you get hurt. Jacob De Rossi is a family guy; he’s got the house and the picket fence he's just missing the man. Something about Jacob has Duff wanting more, but how many just one more time’s can a dedicated hookup artist justify? He can hardly handle the life he’s living, having an actual boyfriend is impossible isn't it? Jacob’s not letting Duff go easily. It’s obvious, to him at least, that Duff needs someone in his corner, and he is the man for the job. Will Duff recognize his heart is safe in Jacob's hands, or turn his back on the one thing in his life that makes sense? tragic past, high heat, found family, hurt to comfort, reluctant lover, family is everything, the wooing is the hardest part, angsty, when grandparents interfere... The Heart Heist is a first-person, dual POV, following Duff Cleveland and Jacob De Rossi as Jacob woos Duff's reluctant heart. No cliffhanger, HEA guaranteed. Heat level, 4+. Can be read as a standalone but you may enjoy it even more if you read Feinted Heart first.
