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Who wants Samantha Ellis dead? Firefighter and arson investigator Samantha Ellis has a tough facade that belies her beauty-pageant exterior. Even in the hottest fire Sam stays cool–unless her boss, smoldering chief detective AJ Branson, is anywhere near the scene. Brooding AJ has made a mess of romance in the past, and he's sworn off love–and Sam–at all costs.But he can't deny that the sparks flying between them are hotter than any four-alarm blaze. And when Sam's life is threatened, it's AJ who comes to her rescue. If only the chemistry between her and her elusive boss were the only combustible thing in Sam's life…

She'd been his wife for barely a day and now FBI agent Tuck Thunder Horse was responsible for identifying her body.So he was more than shocked when Julia Anderson turned up very much alive–and on the run. Julia confessed to witnessing a murder and now needs Tuck to help her stay alive…and protect the baby he hadn't known she'd had.Julia and Tuck's marriage might not have lasted, but there was no time for recriminations with a killer on their trail. As Tuck struggles to put their painful past behind them, he can't help but find himself overwhelmed by his love for his little daughter…and his still-burning passion for Julia. Unable to trust anyone but each other, they know working together is the only way to safeguard their child. Could their one-day marriage turn into a lifelong adventure?

Was a husband a requirement up here in this wild country? For Maggie Cortland, a widow struggling to keep her husband's ranch – her beloved land – the answer was crystal clear. She needed a man, preferably one who was big and strong, and not afraid to take risks. And then, out of the rainy Montana sky, this perfect stranger rode up on his Harley, looking for work….Cain MacCallister hadn't belonged anywhere in so long, he'd forgotten what it felt like. In the four months since his conviction was overturned, he'd drifted. And now this fragile-looking beauty with sadness in her eyes was asking him to be her temporary husband. Could he ever go down that road again?

It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed… Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead–his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen.Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all–her teenage daughter, Dawn. Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what.He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her. Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.

Mysterious, secretive…and sexier than ever!Good girl Nicki Michaels once had a steamy affair with wild, sexy Alex Coughlin–but he'd left town without a word. When he returned and kept his distance, Nicki hid her broken heart and held her head high. Then she became a witness to murder…and Alex came to protect her.Alex stayed away to keep Nicki safe from his undercover investigation–now she was in the middle of it. The fiery beauty rekindled passion Alex thought he could control, until he tasted her lips once more. With a killer trying to silence Nicki, love was a distraction Alex couldn't afford–and one he could no longer deny…

Six feet, two inches of pure marine male, Major Russ «Mac» McIver had the right stuff in spades. His by-the-book, black-or-white view of the world allowed no compromises.Which tended to ruffle Lieutenant Caroline Dunn's usually unrufflable temper. So when a dangerous mission threw them together, Cari vowed to lay down the law with the stubborn marine–just as soon as she got her leaping heartbeat under control.They locked horns whenever they met. But Mac's one soft spot was Cari. Their battle of the sexes provided a perfect cover for his weakness, but could he keep his secret when they might not have tomorrow?

Maddie idolized Giannis Petrakos, who had lavished money on the charity that had cared for Maddie's twin sister–and was sinfully gorgeous.Now Maddie has a lowly job at Petrakos industries. Soon Giannis demanded she be his mistress, for as long as he wanted her. Because when Giannis finally married he wanted a wife more suited to his wealth and class. . . .

Wealthy Lorenzo Foscari had received threats against his life. But he was outraged when his insurance company assigned him a bodyguard– especially since they' d sent him the sexiest woman he' s ever seen!Antonia Simpson knew it would be a tough assignment, but the real challenge was resisting Lorenzo' s seductive Italian charm. Because, once he' d kissed her, Lorenzo seemed quite happy to let Antonia guard his body… day and night…

The moment hot-blooded tycoon Jace Dimitriades met Rebekah, the attraction sparked between them! Jace knows that women find him irresistible–and Rebekah's no exception. So how come all he's getting from her is the cold shoulder?Rebekah finds Jace extremely sexy…but that's the problem! She can't give in to her feelings for him without giving Jace a hold on her heart–and it's been bruised before.Jace is determined to show Rebekah that he's different, but it seems the only way is to play his ace–and propose!