I knew from the moment I first saw him he was the one. The only boy I could ever want.The only boy I could ever love.They say he¿s bad for me.But I know he¿s not.Until the day he rejects me.And breaks my heart.Completely.Everything changes in the blink of an eye. My entire life as I¿ve known it is¿gone. Secrets are revealed. Promises once made are irrevocably broken. There¿s no way my family can get back to what we once were.So when Nicholas Fairfield walks back into my life like he never left it, I¿m furious.Thrilled. Irritated. Excited.Conflicted.Despite my confusion, I want to be with him. I love him. But danger lurks where we least expect it. Someone will do whatever it takes to tear us apart. All I know is: I won¿t let them. Because Nick Fairfield?He¿s mine.
I knew from the moment I first saw her she was the one. The only girl I could ever want.The only girl I could ever love.She is light.I am darkness.She is innocent.I¿ve done too much.She is good.I am bad.She is my every dream.I should be her every nightmare.We come from different worlds.She¿s¿perfect.And I¿m¿ Not. Somehow she wants me anyway. So we¿ll grasp at what we can. We¿re going to make this summer count. She¿s my secret. And I¿m hers. The problem with secrets is they never last for long. And when others discover we¿re together, they¿ll do whatever it takes to keep us apart. All I know is: I won¿t let them. Because Reverie Hale?She¿s mine.
Deprival haunted her¿Regret troubled her¿ Silence left her detached... A life in the service of others is both penance and a blessing. She soothes her personal hell by pulling victims from theirs, helping them on their path to survival; never finding her own.When a crippling blow finally evaporates her last hope, the temptation to give up is strong. Still, she can¿t find it in her to turn her back on those who need her: the innocent, whose rescue is her perpetual goal. He was blind, but now he sees how his family has sifted through his fingers. The reality hits hard when his son becomes a stranger, slipping deeper into transgression. Concern has him call on the one person he fears will see his own failures all too clearly. A woman he¿s kept his distance from for his own protection.What appeared to be an incompatible pairing, turns out the unyielding bond needed to heal them all.
Violence corroded her¿Obedience defiled her¿Fear kept her chained¿Freedom is hard to embrace when she¿s never learned to trust. Yet in the span of a second, she grabs a single opportunity and runs toward it. Straight into the sanctuary of a pub at the end of a wharf.She doesn¿t understand the concept of friendship. She¿s never felt the connection of a relationship. She¿s as innocent as the driven snow and yet tainted with corruption. Still, she finds herself surrounded by people who accept her, without even knowing the first thing about her.But one of them is determined to dig deeper.He treasures his friends, yet he¿s steered clear of committed relationships. He likes his life comfortably predictable and entirely controlled. Until it isn¿t. For months he¿s avoided interacting with The Skipper¿s newest addition. Perhaps realizing that once he looked deeply into those liquid brown eyes, he wouldn¿t be able to turn away.When his present and her past puts them both on the brink of change, they are forged through fire as one.
An assignment has just turned interesting for GFI investigator Malachi Whitetail. When a shy, mousy woman walks into his local diner, it takes him a minute to recognize her as an employee of the real estate office he¿s been monitoring. Not a believer in coincidence, Mal decides a closer look at the short brunette might be warranted. It will be the first, but certainly not the last time, he finds himself coming to her rescue.Kimeo Lowe leads a pretty quiet existence, which is why, when she ends up a witness to a crime, her curiosity into her boss¿s suspected shady dealings gets kicked into high gear. She may not be the most sociable of people, but she¿s always been independent and industrious, so when an opportunity to dig a little deeper arises, she doesn¿t think twice. It would seem that this time she¿s bitten off a bit more than she can chew, and when a freakishly tall Native American Adonis intervenes not just once, she decides sleuthing may be best left to professionals. But it¿s a bit too late.Just when life has settled into a comfortable routine, Kim finds herself dealing with not just one, but two threats on her life. With every turn there are new challenges to face, and Mal is not about to let her face them alone. Not even when he turns out to be no match for her most dangerous enemy.
More often than not, Clint Mason has his foot firmly wedged in his mouth, which tends to get him in plenty of hot water with the ladies. Although his laid back good ole¿ Southern charm does not fly far with the female population of Cedar Tree, the big burly contractor hides his dark side well.The only one Beth Franklin allows herself to rely on is Beth, and so far that has served her well. Just when her son disappears after dropping his little guy off on her doorstep, her life seems to spiral out of control. For the first time ever, fearing for his safety, the fiercely independent waitress is forced to be on the receiving end of a helping hand. That¿s not easy for her, especially since the shovel-sized hand belongs to a man whose approach has run hot and cold the last year, leaving her feeling off balance. With a steady and commanding force, he exposes her softer side, while doing everything he can to keep her and those close to her safe.
Patience has always been Caleb Whitetail's strength. Quiet and unassuming is what you see with the GFI investigator, but the blood boils hot right under the surface. He kept his distance for years only to see the woman who has held his attention almost lose her life not just once, but twice. He is done standing in the shadows.Katie Acker, once a tough and athletic security specialist now struggles daily to walk. The closest to family she has are her colleagues at GFI. Especially the man who saved her life and always has her back. So when she unwittingly becomes the focus of a Mexican cartel, it¿s no big surprise she finds him right by her side. With the combustive change in their deepening bond, Katie and Caleb do not see the oncoming danger - until it surrounds them.
Arlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage, managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured, but a recent, violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering. Seb Griffin showed up in Cedar Tree eight months ago and was hired on at Arlene's Diner as a cook. An ex-con with secrets of his own, Seb walks a fine line. Since he began working at the diner, he's developed feelings for his fierce, stubborn boss, and the need to keep his distance from her, to protect her, is a daily struggle. When it appears that Arlene's past has come back, rearing its ugly head while her defenses are low, Seb steps up and claims responsibility for Arlene, praying that he can keep her safe from whatever is coming her way.
Since moving to beautiful Cedar Tree, Colorado, Emma Young, mother of one adult daughter, has worked from home doing some online bookkeeping and baking for her best friend's diner to supplement her disability pension. Life has been pretty good, that is until she received a strange phone call that starts an alarming chain of events. Investigator Gus Flemming is hot on the trail of a bail skip with organized crime connections that bring him to Cedar Tree. Once there, the focus of his investigation lands squarely on the gently rounded shoulders of a vivacious red haired Emma, whose physical limitations have done nothing to damped her zest for life. When it becomes clear that Emma is at risk, Gus does't hesitate to step in and protect her. Call it a job with some very hot benefits......
The first book in a new series of standalone novels featuring Navy SEALs, from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 18 contemporary romance titles.
"e;A page-turner with a kicker at the end-you can't ask for anything better. Intricately plotted and full of character, this one is a great ride that burns with the intensity of a California wildfire."e;-Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestsellerThe dry season has hit the Inland Empire of California, depleting the ponds and revealing the muddy grave of Paul Dwyer. From his mansion on the hill, Dwyer lorded over Los Colmas, a small town that he aspired to make big by building mansions for wealthy LA commuters. Some viewed him as a savior, providing construction jobs for locals. Others believed he was ruining their beautiful, close-knit town.But who was angry enough to murder him?Local cop Ron Starke is overwhelmed by the list of suspects and plagued by a difficult captain who is demanding results. Starke investigates Paul Dwyer's dirty money and handshake deals gone wrong, but the name at the top of the suspect list is the most intriguing, and chilling.The developer wasn't the only one with secrets; his widow Shelby has kept her own for decades, none more harrowing than the horrific abuse she and her daughter endured at the hands of Dwyer. And none more volatile than what she knows but must hide about Paul's murder.As the season's wildfires intensify to historic levels and surge towards Los Colmas, Starke must discover who killed Dwyer before all the evidence burnsand the whole town is erased."e;Combustion is exactly what I love in a mystery-fast as a bullet and bristling with suspense. Part Hitchcock, part 'Law and Order,' all terrific."e;-T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times bestselling author of The Room of White Fire
Fans of Melinda Leign and Jana DeLeon will love the continuation of Jula Kent's New York Times and USA Today bestselling series.
Bestselling author Lauren Baratz-Logsted brings us a satirical, alternate-universe romantic comedy about Daisy Silverman, cleaning lady and lottery winner, who falls desperately in love with the one and only Prince Charles. Adriana Trigiani says, "Curl up and get ready to laugh long into the foggy night."
Told from the unique perspective of the lead investigator on the case, this stunning true crime thriller is the story of Facebook, catfishing, and jealousy, where a double-murder begins with the click of a button.
Fans of Jay Crownover will love this story about two people trying to overcome their addictions together.
Fans of Tammara Webber's EASY will love this book about two college students who use their addictions to escape their screwed up world.
A long-lost manuscript may reveal the pastor destroy the futurein ';a wildly imaginative thriller that fans of Dan Brown and Steve Berry will love' (Phillip Margolin, New York Timesbestselling author). Lee Nicholson is ready to take the academic world by storm, having discovered a sonnet she believes was written by William Shakespeare. But when she reads the poem on the air, the words put her life in peril and trigger a violent chasewith stakes that reach far beyond the cloistered walls of academia. Buried in the language of the sonnet, in its allusions and wordplay, are secrets that have been hidden since Elizabethan times, secrets known only to the queen and her trusted doctor, but guessed at by men who seek the crown and others who seek the world. If the riddles are solved, it could explode what historians know of the great Elizabeth Iand release a terrifying pandemic. Lee's quest for the answers buried in the sonnet keeps her one step ahead of an international huntfrom the police who want her for murder, to a group of men who will stop at nothing to end her quest, to a madman who pursues the answers for destructive reasons of his own. As this intelligent thriller moves back and forth between Tudor England and the present day, Lee begins to piece together the meaning behind Shakespeare's words, carrying the story to its gasp-out-loud conclusion. ';Imaginative plotting and depth of character distinguish this centuries-spanning thriller.' Publishers Weekly ';Will have you on the edge of your seat...a roller-coaster ride of a book.' C. W. Gortner, international-bestselling author of The Last Queen
Jodee McQue thinks Corbert Harlow is the perfect man; he thinks she is a thief. As misunderstandings and mayhem ensue in 1879 Wyoming Territory, both wonder whether Corbert is man enough to tame Jodee's outlaw heart.
Were you ever advised to "just relax" before making a big speech? Don''t. From Texas A&M professor and celebrity advisor, Dr. John Eliot, this insightful guide takes a sledgehammer to what most of us think we know about doing our best. Eliot explains how mainstream psychology moves us in the wrong direction when it comes to stress management and performance enhancement; techniques like visualization and goal setting, based on pseudoscience rather than empirical evidence, often get in our way rather than propel us forward. Drawing on field-tested experiments and extensive research in neuropsychology, Eliot shares why these "common sense" strategies tend to come up short for the majority of people--and how, instead, great accomplishments are more likely to result from "Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket", "Thinking Like a Squirrel", and "Embracing Butterflies As a Good Thing". These counterintuitive practices not only trigger your full natural talent, but also teach you how to thrive under pressure, not dread it. OVERACHIEVEMENT incorporates Eliot''s work with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, renowned surgeons, military pilots, and Grammy-winning musicians, providing you with a powerful combination of inspiring stories and life-changing tools, offering the skills needed to overcome stress and rise above your peers in the boardroom, on the playing field, or in the normal day-to-day of life.
A dangerous love triangle sets the Arizona Territory ablaze ';with all the passion, excitement and savagery that romance readers could ever hope to see' (RT Book Reviews). Teresa Garcia-Lorca grew up as the favorite daughter of the infamous Mexican revolutionary ';El Gato Negro.' But when the truth of her paternity comes out, El Gato flies into a jealous rage, and Teresa must flee for her life. When she learns that her real father has died, leaving her part owner of his Tombstone ranch, her only hope for survival is to join a family she never knew. But not everyone on the ranch is happy for Teresa's homecoming. As the spoiled daughter of her wealthy rancher father, Judy Burkhart got everythingand every manshe ever wanted. And she's determined to add sexy ranch hand Johnny Brago to the list. But Judy's world shatters when her father's will names Teresa, not her, as his real daughter. And when Teresa and Johnny discover an undeniable passion, Judy will do whatever it takes to reclaim what she believes to be hers. But Teresa has never known a love like the one she's found with Johnny. And after evading El Gato's vicious men, she's determined never to run from her home again. ';An intricately woven story... a dramatic ending asserts the triumph of love.' Publishers Weekly ';This is the real West... one of the best westerns I have ever read.' RT Book Reviews
This ';unforgettable Western epic' from the author of Lady and the Lawman is ';a superb achievement as both a saga and a romance' (RT Book review, 4 Stars). Arizona Territory, 1889. After her parents died at sea, little Samantha Forrester came to live with the Kincaid family... and strapping young Lance Kincaid became her adored protector. Years later, when Lance married another woman, Samantha tried to forget him by marrying his friend Jared. But Jared wasn't Lance. When he died, he left Samantha a single mother, still heartsick for another woman's husband. Then the devilishly charming Steve Sheridan rides into Samantha's life. Suddenly she sees her chance to build the house of her dreams, save her son's life, and claim Lance's heart for her own. But life doesn't always go according to plan, and fate will take them all on a journey as wild as the land they live on.
When a Wild West bandit takes an educated young woman hostage, the sparks that fly between them are more dangerous than bullets';Don't miss this one!' (Affaire de Coeur, 5 stars). A recent graduate of Wellesley College, Leslie Powers is on her way out to Arizona Territory. All she knows about the frontier comes from pulp magazines. But she's about to get a wild education in the way of the West when Ward Cantrell, the leader of the Devil's Canyon Gang, takes her hostage. With every reason to hate the rakishly handsome rogue, Leslie finds herself falling desperately in love with him. Ward has good reasons for preying on the Kinkaid family's Texas and Pacific railroadreasons that reach back to a secret, former life. He doesn't normally let emotions get in the way of his work, but could his beautiful captive be spellbinding enough to make him forget his old grudges? ';Wonderful! Bold, charming, and complete. The dialogue sparkles, the characters are truly alive and vibrant, and there is a sensitivity in the entire mood of the story... Don't miss this one, it is pure joy!' Affaire de Coeur, RWA Golden Medallion finalist
A beautiful ballerina falls for a ruthless robber baron with a secret past in this hot historical romance set in nineteenth century New York City. Prima ballerina Jennifer Van Vleet knows how to stand tall in trying times. But when her theater burns down shortly after her parents' mysterious death, her brother Peter believes one man is to blame for both tragediesand he needs Jennifer's help to fight back. In New York City by way of Texas, the young robber baron Chantry Kincaid III has a reputation for breaking hearts and breaking rules. Now Peter has arranged for Jennifer to dance at Chantry's hotel, hoping she can get close enough to the scoundrel to expose him. The trouble is, the closer Jennifer gets to Chance, the less she's able to resist his sexy, masculine charms. ';Joyce Brandon writes a brilliant nineteenth-century Americana romance.' Affaire de Coeur
A lady journalist finds love with a rough-riding ranger in this Western historical romance ';so vibrantly written [it's] like seeing a good movie' (Affaire de Coeur). Arizona Territory, 1880. After attending college back east, Angie Logan returns to her family ranch in Durango. Her hometown has changedand so has she. A vivacious young woman and professional photographer, Angie's turned her childhood knack for trouble into a serious nose for news. But when riots break out against an influx of Chinese settlers, Angie doesn't just get the story, she appeals to the governor for help. And help arrives in the form of the sexiest man Angie's ever seen. Lance Kincaid became a ranger to avenge the murder of the woman he loved. While in Durango to resolve the current upheaval, he catches the murderer's trail. Now his revenge is finally in sight. Nothing will stop him from catching his quarryexcept perhaps Angie, the mysterious woman whose awakened in him a stirring he thought he'd never feel again. Winner of the RT Outstanding New Western Historical Author Award ';This heart-warming novel will hold a special place in readers' hearts.' RT Book Reviews ';One of the best historical romances to reach my reviewer's stack in ages.' Wayne Barton, Western Writers of America ';So vibrantly written it was like seeing a good movie. I wanted to read it again.' Barbara Keenan, Affaire de Coeur
In the third standalone globe-hopping thriller in the Executive Series, Present Morgan Taylor and Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke desperately try to prevent terrorist attacks on America's most valuable and vulnerable natural resource: Water. "e;Moving at break-neck speed and nothing short of sensational. Grossman is a master storyteller who sets you up and delivers. Executive Command is not just a great book, it's a riveting experience!"e;-W.G. GRIFFITHS, award-winning and bestselling author of Methuselah's Pillar The clock is ticking. Our nation's water resources are high on terrorist target lists but low on America's consciousness. Water sources are largely unprotected, providing open access to any enemy with chemicals and biotoxins. So far we've been lucky. But that luck won't last. This is the all-too-real-and-present danger facing President Morgan Taylor and Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke as they try to prevent terrorists from destroying America and its infrastructure city by city, state by state. Fact-based in frightening detail, Executive Command is a political thriller that will leave you wondering the next time you pour a glass of water.
This second standalone globe-hopping thriller in the Executive Series finds Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke confronted with Russian spycraft, murder in the White House, and a frenzy fueled by the country's leading hate talk radio personality. "e;As topical as tomorrow's Internet blog...fast-paced, with vivid characters and a plot right off the front pages. Surprises you on every page. A winner."e;-LARRY BOND, New York Times bestselling author of Artic Gambit The terrorists who came within a heartbeat of undermining the presidency of the United States in Executive Actions are back in Executive Treason with a new-and deadlier-plot to destabilize the U.S. government. It begins with the mugging and murder of a female White House staffer. Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke discovers the larger truth: the murder was committed by his secret nemesis, the mysterious assassin who had stayed one step ahead of him during the presidential campaign. This time, Roarke has found clues about the assassin's past that give him the tools he needs to hunt the hunter and also silence a popular hate talk radio host dividing the country. But the clues can only go so far. Roarke needs all his skill and a huge amount of luck if he's going to catch his quarry. "e;More chilling than science fiction. Gary Grossman shows how the media itself can become a weapon of mass destruction. You'll never listen to talk radio again without a shiver going down your spine."e;-GARRY GOLDMAN, executive producer of Minority Report and screenwriter for Navy SEALs and Total Recall
Both the presidency and the constitution are at stake in this tense and shockingly real political thriller. "e;Grossman had done lots of research on everything from political infighting to clandestine military operations...[H]olds reader interest right up to the inevitable conclusion."e;-Publisher's Weekly An assassin's bullet changes the course of the presidential election-not by killing Democratic candidate Teddy Lodge but his wife. Riding a wave of popular sympathy, Lodge surges forward as the man to beat for incumbent President Morgan Taylor. Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke is ordered by President Taylor to investigate the assassination, which unravels a deadly Soviet plot that has incubate for more than decades. But it's not just the Russians that Agent Roarke must contend with. There's another nation's sleeper agent poised to forever alter American policy in the Middle East.
The wild, combative inside story of the most stunning upset in the history of presidential elections: Harry Truman's 1948 victory over Tom Dewey. "Outstanding. . . . by far the best yet about the fateful [1948] election." -Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Coherent, compelling. . . . A skillful, authoritative investigation." -Kirkus Reviews
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