From the wrong side of the tracks and with most of her family in jail or dead, Piper Walsh is used to everyone in town thinking the worst about her. It doesn’t seem to matter that she’s worked hard to build a good life for herself. So she isn’t surprised that when she comes into contact with Sweet Hill’s wildly irresistible, arrogant sheriff, Hale Walters, they’re instant adversaries. Piper has nothing in common with the town golden-boy-turned-lawman—and she refuses to be a notch on his bedpost. Despite rumors, Hale avoids fooling around with the women of Sweet Hill, many of whom are hoping to get him to the altar. But staying out of Piper’s path is proving near impossible. The infuriating troublemaker clearly has no respect for his badge. As she continues to push his buttons, it becomes clear to Hale that he must either arrest Piper—or claim her as his own.

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 changed—and 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 quarry—except perhaps Angie, the mysterious...

It's time to tell him he's about to become a father... Her troubled teenage brother just brought Sheriff Declan Winslow back into Charlotte Pace's life. Their brief fling ended three months ago, but Charlotte can't keep her pregnancy a secret much longer. Nor can she afford their attraction to surface again when she and Declan seek shelter during a tornado watch. Haunted by his past, Declan's never seen himself as a family man. But with Charlotte's brother depending on him and a baby on the way, maybe this is his chance to find out! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Top Dog Dude Ranch Book 1: Last-Chance Marriage RescueBook 2: The Cowboy's Christmas RetreatBook 3: Last Chance on Moonlight RidgeBook 4: The Little MatchmakerBook 5: The Cowgirl and the Country M.D.Book 6:...

He's in over his head...And calling for backup!Police officer Mike McMann is always cool under pressure, but taking custody of his infant nephew has left him in a cold sweat. Coming to his rescue is social worker Paige Stedler. Paige gives him a crash course on parenting—and a tempting glimpse into a life beyond the badge. But is Mike ready to trade in his SWAT team aspirations for a white picket fence?

Lawman On A MissionFormer deputy Will Lawson is fighting to regain his reputation–and Mary Stone is his only lead to the bandit who framed him. Now that he's tracked Mary to Leadville, Colorado, Will needs the proud beauty to reveal her past. Instead, his efforts spark a mighty inconvenient attraction… Mary's only real crime is that she once believed an outlaw's lies. Still, she fears disclosing the truth to Will may land her in jail–and leave her young siblings without protection. Now she must choose between honesty and safeguarding her family. And if Will does clear his own name, can he convince the woman he loves to share it?

Young John Shay leaves his home in Kentucky to go west. He runs into trouble as he makes the journey. He finds his calling as he observes the injustice of a lawless land, he joins with an old sheriff in Wyoming territory to bring murderers to justice six gun style. **Please review this book**It’s the first day of Starflight Academy and Hannah Stowe has her eye on the prize. Captain Stowe has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? That’s why she’s not going to be distracted by the spectacular Keltair male who just stepped off the ship next to hers. That would be dangerous with a capital D.But how can she stay away?With his quarters just across the hall, and the sexual tension between them building at every glance, the real question is which will be more difficult: Passing her classes or staying away from him?**** “To Kiss a Warrior” is Part One of a 5-part serialized novel. ****Check out the entire series:Book 1- To Kiss a WarriorBook 2- To Touch a WarriorBook 3- To Protect a WarriorBook 4- To Trust a WarriorBook 5- To Love a Warrior

"Will you marry me, for a while?"Adam Santiago's always been a lone ranger. But when the detective teams with music therapist Julie Chapman to save two young orphans, pretty soon his heart's a goner, too! Julie's willing to do anything—even become Adam's pretend bride—to keep a brother and sister together. But as she falls head over heels for her polar opposite, will this marriage of convenience become an affair of the heart?"Judy really has a way with Western romances and handsome cowboys!" —#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller

A Christmas to remember—that's what Ellie Wainwright wants to provide for Sheriff Caleb Voss's little girls. But she can't agree to a marriage of convenience. Ellie wants nothing less than real love. Caleb long ago gave up on love, yet sweet Ellie's kindness to his children could make a believer of him again.

A gunman wants to hang up his Colts in this fast-paced installment of Ralph Compton’s Sundown Riders series.  Luke Lessing was told his career at the Pinkerton Agency was assured, thanks to his skill with pistol and rifle. But when his partner got ambushed, Luke was widely blamed. Discouraged with Pinkerton politics, he moved on to a job as sheriff in a “sleepy” little town in Colorado, only to barely escape with his life. So Luke happily traded wearing a badge for cooking at the Comstock Café in Virginia City, hub of the fabled Comstock Lode. He’d put his past behind him—until a bushwhacked marshal and a confrontation with an old enemy drag him into a whirlpool of corruption, missing miners, and concealed treasure, where you can never tell who will betray you next. Luke’s pressured to pin on a badge yet again, not only by the Secretary of the Nevada Territory, but the Secretary’s boss, who...

A Budding Love... A Town in JeopardyJust as Noah begins to woo Valerie, a rash of crime invades the usually peaceful environment of Ridgeway. When the safety of the innocent citizens of town becomes more threatened than ever before, Noah must find a way to protect them, and the woman he loves.Loving the Lawman: A Roses of Ridgeway Novella©2014, by Kianna AlexanderHistorical Romance- Interracial BWWM (African American Heroine, Caucasian/White Hero)Heat Level: Sweet (love scenes take place off page, behind closed doors)Setting/Time Period: Victorian America- California, US, 1884Length: Loving the Lawman is a novella, approximately 37,500 words longBooks Like This: If you enjoy the multicultural historical romance novels of Beverly Jenkins, you will likely enjoy historical romance works by Kianna Alexander.-Explore love, life, and the challenges of a bygone era.-Ridgeway, California: A fictional, mixed race settlement founded by abolitionists in 1853, after the madness of the California gold rush died down. Located near present-day Oakland, California, the town is home to a little less than 500 citizens. In Ridgeway, everybody knows everybody else- which can be a good thing- or a bad thing.The Roses of Ridgeway: The feisty, determined female citizens of the settlement. They are intelligent, loving, and know their own minds- but they are far from perfect. The Roses are: Lilly Warren, Prudence Emerson, and Valerie Ridgeway.**Please Note**: The Roses of Ridgeway series books are SWEET in nature. There is no offensive content that would limit these books solely to mature adult readers. Expect some brief foul language, and light violence, and affectionate moments. However, sexual relations take place behind closed doors and are not portrayed on the page. Therefore, these books are appropriate for readers of all ages, from young, to mature, to young at heart.The Darling of the Founding FamilyValerie Ridgeway is the granddaughter of Ridgeway's founder, and the sole heir to the town's ownership. A tall, graceful beauty, she's had a slew of suitors- most every eligible man within fifty miles of town has come courting for her. Despite her loveliness, however, Valerie has developed a reputation for rejecting men with her icy demeanor. Only a select few of the townsfolk know the secret shame that fuels her bitterness. Approaching thirty, she's given up on the fairy tale of marriage, choosing instead to give her time and effort to the betterment of the race.The Keeper of the PeaceNoah Rogers, Ridgeway's sheriff, takes his job very seriously. An intense man by nature, he bears the responsibility of the safety of the townsfolk, with only a single deputy to aid him. He's eschewed romantic entanglements in order to give his full focus to his very important work- that is, until he lay eyes on Miss Ridgeway. He's desired her from afar, biding his time, watching as she cut down a string of "suitable men," one after another. He's aware of her reputation; still, he senses a vulnerable, radiant creature beneath all the sass and ire, one he intends to discover.A Budding Love... A Town in JeopardyJust as Noah begins to woo Valerie, a rash of crime invades the usually peaceful environment of Ridgeway. When the safety of the innocent citizens of town becomes more threatened than ever before, Noah must find a way to protect them, and the woman he loves. But when shocking violence, loss, and grief threaten to unravel their hard-won courtship, will they find a way to overcome it all, so that Valerie can truly begin loving the lawman? The Roses of Ridgeway Series ChronologyThis is book #3 in the Roses of Ridgeway series. Below is the series chronology:Book 1: Kissing the Captain- Lilly and Ricardo's storyBook 2: The Preacher's Paramour- Prudence and Derrick's storyBook 3: Loving the Lawman- Valerie and Noah's story

Greed And Corruption Rule The Day In Arizona Town As Unsuspecting Travelers Fall Victim to Forced Labor. Now Comes The Vistor It Never Counted On -  Lincoln's Lawman.Once the vanguard of a new breed of marshals envisioned by the assassinated 16th president, the daunting Nash Riker upholds his sworn duty on America’s newest battlefield, the lawless West.Joined by McKenna, his deputy, confidant and best friend all rolled into the form of his twin sister, Riker’s never ending patrol carries him across the western landscapes meting out justice and delivering hope to those in need.The siblings’ drive to deliver law and order is matched only by their embrace of sizzling encounters with the opposite sex as they tackle the bad men and women of the west as they vanquish villainy wherever it may arise.Now, having just survived their latest perilous adventure the Riker twins arrive in a town where the unwary become prey and the Rikers just may find their fight for justice and smoldering escapades have come to the end as they become slaves of the six-gun!

He Used To Believe In Love. Until Life Took An Unexpected Turn…And Daniel Tallchief’s fiancée left him. But staying in Forever, Texas, to raise his little sister was the right choice. Until her teacher Shania Stewart tells Daniel he’s too strict with his party-obsessed sibling! The handsome lawman doesn’t know whether to ignore her or kiss her. But Shania knows. It’s going to take a carefully crafted lesson plan to tutor this cowboy in love.

Landing the Lawman: A Hills of Texas Romance

One conflicted cop must protect a woman living a lieA riveting True Blue storyTrooper Jamie Donovan suspects there's more to Sarah Cline than the waitress reveals. And Sarah, on the run with her son from an abusive ex-husband, won't trust Jamie with the truth. But when danger—greater than she realized—catches up to Sarah, Jamie confronts the biggest dilemma of his life: uphold his oath or aid and abet the woman he loves?

The Civil War Is Long Over Leaving In Its Wake The Great Emancipator Belonging To The Ages, But His Legacy Lives On In The Man They Call Lincoln's Lawman.Once the vanguard of a new breed of marshals envisioned by the slain president, the formidable Nash Riker upholds his sworn duty on America’s newest battlefield, the lawless West.With McKenna, his deputy, confidant and best friend all rolled into the form of his twin sister, at his side, Riker endlessly patrols the western landscapes delivering justice and bringing hope.The siblings’ drive to deliver law and order is matched only by their embrace of sizzling encounters with the opposite sex as they fight to restore order and vanquish villainy wherever they might encounter it.Now its sixguns or surrender when a would be dictator seeks to seize an entire High Sierra town for himself leaving Riker to rally the citizens in revolt to reclaim their town or die trying!Please Be Advised: The RIker's adventures, be it braving the sometimes-violent west or their sizzling escapades with the opposite sex are recommended for mature readers who, are 18+ years of age and above.

They made a great team...But how long can they last?Shelter Creek deputy Adam Sears wasn't pleased about his temporary new partner. Anxious to catch some poachers, wildlife officer Gracie Long took too many unacceptable risks. Yet after learning Gracie had been through a trauma, Adam was determined to make this relationship work. But as a single father of two young kids, can he trust his family with someone so reckless once the assignment is over?Heroes of Shelter CreekBook 1: Reunited with the CowboyBook 2: After the RodeoBook 3: Her Surprise CowboyBook 4: Rescuing the RancherBook 5: Second Chance CowboyBook 6: Falling for the Lawman

Erin Weber insists she's not meant for Trent Barrett! He's one Hometown Heartthrob she's going to avoid, but not if Leigh, his matchmaking sister, has anything to say about it. Sure enough, there's soon a mysterious case of puppy love goin' on, tailor-made for one pretty pet shop owner and one handsome devil of a sheriff to solve—with marriage, perhaps?Handsome Lawman is the third book in the humorous romantic Handsome Devils series by Lori Wilde and Liz Alvin.

A man inadvertently assumes the identity of a Federal marshal in this exhilarating new Ralph Compton Western.Augustus Yarrow is a top lawman, noted for going undercover to ferret out criminals: everyone from bank robbers to corrupt officials. He’s the best of the best…until he winds up dead. Isaac Scott is looking for something better than his life of riding the rails when the man he's sharing a car with is shot. There's money and mysterious papers on the man, who attempts to tell Ike something with his dying breath, right before Ike himself is arrested. When he's mysteriously freed, Ike realizes it’s because the papers declare that he’s Deputy Marshal Yarrow. Ike wants nothing to do with it. But when he stumbles across illegal shipments of enough arms and ammunition to start a war, Ike knows he’s the only person who can stop the catastrophe from occurring—even if it means becoming a counterfeit lawman.

Is she a rogue agent's accomplice?Or his vulnerable victim? As fugitive ex-agent Rick Statler's former lover, Shayne Erickson is considered a suspect by the FBI. With her life in danger, Shayne can't trust anyone to help her. Until agent Noah Ross rescues her from an earth-shattering attack by Statler. The assault explodes Noah's doubts about Shayne's innocence, but Shayne is slow to trust. So can they come together to fight for survival against Statler's relentless campaign?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Midnight Pass, Texas series:Book 1: The Cowboy's Deadly MissionBook 2: Under the Rancher's ProtectionBook 3: Undercover K-9 CowboyBook 4: Her Texas Lawman

Jack Hollister had always wanted to be a lawman, but the night he’s forced to kill his outlaw father in self-defense, he tosses aside his badge and turns cowboy. He seeks refuge at the Wells Cattle Company, but he’s haunted by his father’s dying wish – to find the man who betrayed him and his gang.Grace Reilly nurtures a simmering hate for the lawman she believes killed her lawless mother. She vows revenge, but her respectable life in the east is shattered by scandal. First, she must travel west to find the answers she needs to save her best friend and all they’d worked for, never dreaming she’d find Jack, too . . ..Together, Jack and Grace learn love and forgiveness as they encounter the man who’s determined to destroy them—unless they can destroy him first.

A sheriff's heart-wrenching past threatens to destroy his future in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's brand-new Blue River Ranch miniseries... Ten years ago, Sheriff Gabriel Beckett helped convict the man who murdered his parents in a shocking crime that still haunts his small Texas town. Now the terror has returned and the woman who escaped the attack is a target again. Jodi Canton loved Gabriel—until that love shattered with his parents' murder and her father's conviction. Taunted with threats, she's determined to bait the real killer out of hiding. Drawing out a criminal puts her life on the line, but Gabriel's protection puts her heart in danger. Even if they survive a predator, can they risk everything to heal each other? Blue River Ranch

A journalist and a sexy detective team up to catch a serial killer in USA TODAY bestselling author Anna J. Stewart's new romance! Haunted by the death of her childhood friend, journalist Eden St. Claire has dedicated her life to catching serial killers—and she's always done so alone. But when the lethal murderer Eden is tracking puts her in danger's crosshairs, she agrees to accept protection from longtime friend Detective Cole Delaney. Cole has secretly carried a torch for Eden for years. She might not want to let anybody in, but the thought of losing her is unbearable. Passions flare as the threats intensify. Can Cole convince Eden to break her own rule to never fall in love...before the killer snuffs out their happily-ever-after?

Not His First Rodeo Sheriff Brennan Connelly knows he should avoid anything that could hint at scandal while he's running for reelection, such as falling for a gorgeous young widow. But despite the age difference and the political risks, Bren and Lauren Danners share a remarkable connection. And as he coaches her young son in the rodeo, the former Green Beret is drawn ever closer to her. Lauren Danners may be young, but she's long past the age of swooning over devastatingly handsome men. And Bren Connelly may be handsome, but Lauren has had her fill of men in dangerous jobs. To protect her son—and her heart—she tries to keep Bren at arm's length. But whenever she's around him, all she wants is to be in his arms!

The Sheriff's Second Chance Sheriff Justice Gareau can make outlaws quake in their boots...yet coming face-to-face with Evangeline Benoit once again takes away all his composure. She broke their engagement, and his heart, to marry a wealthy older man. Despite his reluctance, Justice can't avoid the widowed single mother when they're collaborating on a Christmas village for the town's children. The loving boy Evangeline once knew has become an unyielding lawman. Forced to flee New Orleans over false allegations, Evie doubts Justice will take her side when the past follows her to Colorado. Especially when he and her troublesome son butt heads. But perhaps the spirit of Christmas will soften his heart and give them a second chance at love.

The sudden death of the town marshal leaves Blue River, Texas, without a lawman…...and twenty-five-year-old Dara Rose Nolan without a husband. As winter approaches and her meager seamstress income dwindles, she has three options. Yet she won't give up her two young daughters, refuses to join the fallen women of the Bitter Gulch Saloon and can't fathom condemning herself to another loveless marriage. Unfortunately she must decide—soon—because there's a new marshal in town, and she's living under his roof. With the heart of a cowboy, Clay McKettrick plans to start a ranch and finally settle down. He isn't interested in uprooting Dara Rose and her children, but he is interested in giving her protection, friendship—and passion. And when they say "I do" to a marriage of convenience, the temporary lawman's Christmas wish is to make Dara Rose his permanent wife…...

An Officer and a Lady Single mom Julia Harrison is the last person Tanner Reddington should get involved with. He's promised to stay away from all things baby. But the state trooper's protective instincts outweigh his misgivings when he meets the lovely midwife. Julia is opening a women's clinic in Kirkwood Lake, while raising two small boys on her own. Plagued by memories of the family he lost, Tanner fights the pull he feels toward Julia and her kids. But when an orphaned newborn brings Tanner and Julia together, they begin to consider their future...as husband and wife.

SECOND-CHANCE WEDDING... Deputy Sheriff Harlan Slade owes Belle Barnes a wedding, and she's ready to collect. The divorced single dad left Belle at the altar years ago. Now, for the sake of Belle's ailing grandmother, he agrees to temporarily tie the knot. Their faux union quickly feels all too real, but Harlan must protect his young daughter's feelings and his own bruised heart. Belle's passion for rescuing animals means frequent run-ins with the law. But she promises Harlan she'll stay out of trouble—except for the kind she finds with him when old sparks fly. It seems Belle and Harlan's short-term family has a future, until someone from their past threatens it all. Will Belle's impulsive streak cost her the first real family she's ever known?

Police officer Laura Langley's objective was clear: pose as art appraiser Ruby O'Toole and infiltrate suspected drug kingpin Joseph Merrill's organization. Yet thoughts of another man consumed her day and night. Joseph's mysterious employee Michael Corsi had a sensual stare that made Laura forget her purpose, his magnetism threatening her guarded heart. With the undercover investigation at stake, Laura had to resist the desire Michael awakened in her. Because she knew how deadly falling for a man who might be on the wrong side of the law could be. Then she discovered that she wasn't the only one masquerading. But with their covers nearly blown, would their passion survive another night?

Their relationship isn’t real… But his feelings for her are! Detective Jack Talbott has devoted his life to ending police corruption. His latest target is Liv Hylton, the ex-wife of a dirty cop. She’s also the woman he’s secretly loved for years. To get close to her, Jack’s going undercover as her boyfriend. But when the evidence points to Liv’s innocence and a threat to her safety, he’ll do anything to protect her. Even risk his career…

Her Rancher BodyguardWhen Laura Booth's dangerous ex-husband escapes from prison, she turns to the one man who can protect her: Owen Hamilton. Living with the widowed former lawman—who once helped put her ex in jail—and his adorable twin daughters on their Colorado ranch is a welcome respite. For the first time, Laura feels safe—but after her troubled past, she'll never trust her heart again.Owen would like to say only obligation draws him to Laura's side. But in his gut he knows his feelings for the gentle beauty run deeper than duty—and it stops him cold. After guarding their wary hearts for years, can Owen and Laura give love a second chance?

The things you find under the mistletoe! While running her own ranch, Noelle Barnes had encountered all sorts of surprises. But an unconscious cowboy? That was a first! Yet Evan Calhoun was no ordinary rancher. He was a lawman on the hunt for some rustlers. And with her tragic past, there was no way Noelle was going to trust herself to the long arms of the law... From the moment he looked into her velvety brown eyes, Evan knew Noelle had secrets. Torn between admiring her independence and wanting to take care of her, Evan hadn't realized just what a hard task lassoing this cowgirl would be! Would a holiday proposal bring him all he really wanted for Christmas?

Her life depends on his protectionHis heart depends on her survivalSheriff Egan McCall hasn't forgiven Jordan Gentry for her role in the death of his fiancée. But when Jordan is attacked, Egan comes to her rescue and discovers a serial killer is targeting recipients of his late fiancée's organs. Then Egan's protective instincts—and long-buried feelings—kick in. Wearing a badge means his priority is stopping a murderer and safeguarding a target. If only he could also ignore the sizzling attraction between them...

HE'D HAVE TO PLAY DEAD IN ORDER TO REMAIN ALIVE There was a live body on her morgue table. Macy Kleyn hadn't expected to find a perfectly healthy Rowe Cusack lying inside a body bag. The man claimed to be a DEA agent who'd escaped from prison by faking his own death. But despite using a disguise, someone knew the truth. Now they wanted to keep Rowe locked up inside. For good. Taking a civilian on the run went against Rowe's lawman code, but leaving Macy behind could mean putting her in even greater danger. On their own, they were targets, but together they might still have a fighting chance. It's a chance he's willing to take in order to protect the one person he could trust - and the one woman he was falling for.

The Best Man In LaramieShe's no damsel in distress, but Shelley Meyerson may just need a white knight like deputy sheriff Colt McCabe. Thanks to her scheming ex-husband, Shelley's about to lose her home. The last person she wants to turn to for help is Colt, the guy who broke her heart the night of the high school prom. But now that she's back in Laramie, there's no avoiding him--especially when they're both serving in the same wedding party.True, the handsome, gallant lawman is a valuable ally. And he seems genuinely interested in Shelley and her little boy. She could definitely use a friend...and maybe something more. Rekindling their romance is easy--but learning to trust again is hard. Especially when Shelley learns that Colt's been keeping a secret that could cost him his badge....

A Love Worth Fighting ForWhen Slade McKennon comes looking for Mia Cooper, the Dawson sheriff's only mission is to keep her safe. But the wounded DEA agent isn't ready to trust the man whose past is so entwined with hers. Slade lives by his own code of honor--one that prevents the widowed father from pursuing the woman he's known most of his life. But for the first time in ages, Mia feels safe. And she's finally starting to seal up the scars on both her body and her heart. Can Slade and his sweet but aching son provide the healing touch of love?

Her Holiday Hero Widow Corinne Gallagher's plans for a peaceful Christmas with her kids go astray when longtime crush Gabe Cutler moves in next door. As if having the hunky state trooper in snowball-throwing distance isn't distracting enough, Gabe suddenly has custody of an orphaned infant—and is in need of Corinne's help! She agrees, but her heart draws a line—she can't fall for another lawman. After a devastating loss, Gabe has avoided fatherhood and love. Yet filled with Corinne and the children, his new house is starting to feel like home. Will Gabe run again, or finally fulfill his secret Christmas wish for a family?

An agent will do anything to take down a terrorist.Even if that means using a woman as his weapon.To locate a terrorist, Ren McClement must find the criminal's "dead" wife Natalie. His plan: use the innocent beauty as bait. But when his duplicity leads them into grave danger, Ren reveals his secret to Natalie...and his passion for her. Will furious Natalie be able to forgive his lie? And will they get to the mastermind before he unleashes mass destruction?Omega Sector: Under Siege

Rachel St. Raimes is on the run, and Dodge City's no town for an innocent young seamstress. The only place wrongly accused Rachel can hide is with a traveling medicine show. But falling in love with an injured, sexy lawman throws out all her escape plans. Because once U.S. Marshal Nathan Montgomery learns the truth, there's nowhere Rachel's life-- or heart--will be safe.

Medical personnel were dropping like flies and Dr. Sasha Pulaski wasn't going to just stand by and do nothing. She believed in her work and would do anything for her patients. But how could she help when she was next on a murderer's hit list? The only bright spot was her new protector-- Detective Anthony Santini, a man determined to catch the hospital killer and watch over Sasha. And when the building was in lockdown mode, she turned to the handsome lawman--and found more than just a strong guardian angel. Could he help her see the unspoken possibilities sizzling between them before it was too late?

The GUNSMITH takes on a gang of back-shooters face-to-face...When the Graves gang back—shoots the town sheriff of Guardian, Missouri, the lawman's old friend, Clint Adams, pins on the badge to take up the flight.

Love In BloomAfter losing his wife to cancer, Lt. Alexander Steele vowed he'd protect himself and his children from that kind of loss again. But that was before he laid eyes on Lisa Fitzgerald. She welcomes him to town and immediately connects with his shy daughter, Emma. Yet Lisa is a cancer survivor herself, and so a reminder of everything Alex and his family suffered. Will a relationship with her be too much for him to bear? With their love growing even faster than Lisa's beautiful gardens, Alex has to decide whether he can risk his heart once more.

Winning the Lawman's HeartForced to work with the woman who left his brother at the altar five years ago, police chief Chance Morgan must also face his own guilt. Sadie Jenkins's return to town stirs feelings he thought he'd buried along with his soldier brother, who died overseas. Almost kissing Sadie the night before her wedding was a mistake—one he won't make again. For Sadie, planning a remembrance ceremony for the town's military men will help build her event-planning business. But working with Chance is bringing up all the emotions she once ran from. Is she ready to finally take that leap into the future...with him?

Falling for her protector...After a stagecoach robbery nearly kills her and the small boy she's traveling with, Emily Smith can't remember who she is or where she's going. Lost and with only wisps of her memory, she must rely on the handsome, dark–eyed sheriff who saved her.Jesse Hill protects his heart as fiercely as he protects the small Montana town of Bella Creek. How did Emily's kindness and beauty get past his armor? But Jesse knows well his own tainted past – one that means he could never marry a woman like Emily...even if her love could prove his redemption.

Sometimes the typical Happily Ever After isn't what you're looking for. Sometimes you want it quick. You want it erotic. You want it dirty. Sometimes you. Want. It. Now. Sometimes, you want something to make you sWet. Marshal Obidiah Matlock could invoke fear into Satan himself being that he wore don't-fuck-with-me better than some women wore stilettos. He was a man to be respected and given a wide berth...Apparently Megan Tully either ignored that bit of information or straight out didn't give a shit. The moment the good Marshal pulls her over for speeding she makes it abundantly clear that she's not afraid of him. And with the sensual curve of her smile and the twinkle in her eyes, she also makes it clear that Obidiah and his handcuffs are more than welcome to follow her home...      

And as Dana Maxwell gazed into the steely eyes of the officer assigned to protect her from a madman, her senses burned hot. Here was the one man guaranteed to turn her orderly world inside out. Tall, dark and devastatingly charming Cody Maxwell--Dana's former husband.Cody's worst enemy would kill Dana to get to him--and Cody vowed on his badge and his honor that it would never happen. Being in his care would make Dana spitting mad, but Cody trusted her safety to no one else. Danger had once torn them apart--now it tied them together for a reckoning long overdue!

She wanted peace. Instead she found danger--and a reason to live againWhen Skylar Jamison heads to the Wyoming Rockies, all the army veteran wants is some rest. But as a stranger warns her away--off public lands--every war-torn nerve she has goes on alert. The ranger who investigates makes her even more wary, for very different reasons. Smart, good-looking, with an inner calm Sky envies, Craig Stone sparks her interest and wakes all her fears.Craig didn't plan on inviting Sky to stay with him. But there are armed strangers in his forest. And Sky--tough, vulnerable, sexy Sky, everything he's ever wanted--is their target. They are each trained to handle danger. It would take both of them, together, to survive this new threat....

Together again...But far from safeWhen Lauren Beckett is nearly killed in a home invasion and discovers her son was switched at birth, she knows there's only one man she can turn to for protection. Deputy Cameron Doran isn't expecting to find his ex-lover on his ranch, claiming the unthinkable about the nephew he's been raising. But as they seek the truth, someone else is on the hunt...and wants them dead.Blue River RanchFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen!

Former crime-scene investigator Megan O'Ryan helped convict the St. Patrick's Strangler, who killed Megan's sister. Now she's trying to heal in a small Wisconsin town. But a copycat killer is at work in Crystal Lake, and Sheriff Luke Torretti needs Megan's help…on the case and at home, where the widower's troubled teenage son has become a suspect. The boy claims he's innocent—and Megan believes him. Because the more she and Luke investigate, the more Megan becomes convinced that her own past has brought the killer to Crystal Lake. And without Luke's help, the next victim will be her.

The Man - Inveterate bachelor and police detective Nick Bennett. His Assignment - Protect beautiful single mother Tate Monroe...and her child. Possible Complications - Emerging personal interest... The minute he saw fragile Tate - and her skittish little boy - Nick realized that he had his work cut out for him if he wanted to protect them. For to do so, the no-strings-attached detective had to spend day after wonderful day and night after sizzling night in the company of his beautiful charge. Which begged the questions...who was going to protect him?

For five years, U.S. Marshal Logan Mitchell has dreamed of returning to his sweetheart in Denver. He never imagined he'd find Megan Goodwin locked in a prison cell. Megan has no memory of what happened the night the outlaw was murdered. And though Logan is sure of her innocence, proving it is only half the battle. Remembering the killer's identity will clear Megan's name but could lead danger right to her door. Logan will protect her life with his. But forging a true marriage takes trust, faith and the courage to open their hearts to God's plan - wherever it leads....

To have and to hold—until the case is solved?When an undercover assignment pairs laid-back Florida detective Dante Matthews with by-the-book cop Eloise Archer, he knows it won't be easy. And not just because they're competing for the same promotion. Now they're living together under the same roof, and it's getting harder to ignore his deepening feelings for his "wife." Can he convince Eloise to partner up—for life?

Love's Duty As assistant police chief, Heath Monroe never expected he'd ever need rescuing. But that's exactly what Cassie Blackwell does when she pulls him out of a car wreckage. He's surprised at the beautiful widow's strength and joyous spirit. But he's been burned before and is cautious to get involved. Especially since his investigation into the town's drug operation might implicate Cassie's ex-husband! Yet the more time he spends with her, the deeper he falls. Will he have to choose between duty and his growing love--or is there a way he can have both? Whisper Falls: Where every prayer is answered...

He used to believe in love. Until life took an unexpected turn...And Daniel Tallchief's fiancée left him. But staying in Forever, Texas, to raise his little sister was the right choice. Until her teacher Shania Stewart tells Daniel he's too strict with his party-obsessed sibling! The handsome lawman doesn't know whether to ignore her or kiss her. But Shania knows. It's going to take a carefully crafted lesson plan to tutor this cowboy in love.

Attraction hits Mark and Eliza at the worst possible time.Deputy Mark Hunter's past returns full force when the first murder in twenty years happens on his watch in the usually quiet small town of Lovely, Montana.  This is definitely not the time to fall in love. Especially with the beautiful witness Eliza Brock, who could be involved.The last twenty-four hours have been hell, between a fight with her ex that left her with a bruised face and now finding a dead man, Eliza Brock can barely keep it together.  In the middle of all the mess Eliza still manages to feel an undeniable attraction to the handsome deputy in charge of the investigation. Damn if she can't resist when he comes knocking on her door.When someone is murdered, it's definitely not a normal week in the usually quiet small town of Lovely, Montana. 

Frank Kelsey had been a Dodge City marshal, enforcing gun-backed law and order, until the Dexter Brothers gang robbed the city bank and tried to shoot their way out. In the crossfire, Frank accidentally killed a young girl. Guilt-ridden, he'd turned in his star - and his guns - and headed west to seek a new life. Now, when Frank rescued rancher Jim Everley and his daughter, victims of bushwhackers, from death in the desert and led them back to their hometown, he faced a dilemma. Condor was a nest of corruption and in need of a strong lawman; a man like himself. But without a gun his life, and that of the Everleys, is in deadly danger. How Frank finally resolves his dilemma makes for a truly gripping yarn.

In this original novel by USA Today bestselling author Lisa Plumley, Pinkerton agent Gabriel Winter is determined to track down an elusive stagecoach robber...until his suspect's daughter, feisty Megan Kearney, gets in his way.

The LawmanJoe Gilardini--A New York cop. Burned out and cynical. He's investigating the "accidents" occurring at the True Love Ranch. His primary suspect is sexy Leigh Singleton--the one woman Joe wouldn't mind keeping under surveillance...day and night.His DownfallLeigh Singleton--Head wrangler at the True Love. A psychic and a dreamer. She knows Joe is the man for her--his son, Kyle, is an added bonus. But first she has to help him come to terms with his troubled past. Then she has to convince him she's not a criminal.

A lawman and a woman from his past must battle the Colorado wilderness if they're to outwit a terrorist... Shocked and angry to find his ex-fiancée hooked up with the domestic terrorist he's after, Special Agent Travis Steadman rescues Leah Carlisle—and then arrests her as an accomplice. But Leah claims leaving him for the terrorist was not the betrayal it seemed. Fleeing into Colorado's mountain wilderness with the ruthless gang in hot pursuit, Travis leads Leah on a grueling trek to safety. Their ordeal leaves him in awe of her strength and resourcefulness—and quickly sparks rekindled passion. Attraction aside, the sexy lawman knows he has to forget the past and put his trust in Leah. It might be the only way to bring down a killer.

The things you find under the mistletoe! While running her own ranch, Noelle Barnes had encountered all sorts of surprises. But an unconscious cowboy? That was a first! Yet Evan Calhoun was no ordinary rancher. He was a lawman on the hunt for some rustlers. And with her tragic past, there was no way Noelle was going to trust herself to the long arms of the law… From the moment he looked into her velvety brown eyes, Evan knew Noelle had secrets. Torn between admiring her independence and wanting to take care of her, Evan hadn't realized just what a hard task lassoing this cowgirl would be! Would a holiday proposal bring him all he really wanted for Christmas?

The Gift of Family Committed to her spinsterhood, Isabel Flores isn't about to trust a man with her hard-won independence or her heart—especially not lawman Ben MacGregor. But when a little boy is abandoned on her property, the so-called "Debonair Deputy" of their small Tennessee town helps her care for the child. And Isabel begins to hope he might be more than just a handsome flirt. Ben is well aware of Isabel's aversion to love and has his own secret reasons for avoiding relationships. But as he and Isabel do their best to make the holiday special for their young ward, Ben wonders if he could be a family man after all. Will this Christmas be the first of many for Isabel and Ben's little instant family?

Step into the Wild West and rediscover this enchanting novella by New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell, now featuring a bonus novella by Lauri Robinson! FLANNA AND THE LAWMAN by Cathy Maxwell Desperate for someone to help her protect her land, Flanna Kennedy saves an ex-lawman from the hangman's noose by claiming him as her husband. But with Trace--the man she's dreamed of for years--finally back in her life, this prairie miss finds herself longing to turn their charade into a real marriage... BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! THE SHERIFF'S LAST GAMBLE by Lauri Robinson Sheriff Jake McCrery gave up gambling years ago; keeping the peace in Founder's Creek Township is all the challenge he needs. Until Stacy Blackwell arrives in town and soon becomes a frequent visitor to the Sheriff's office. Her crime? Diverting the Sheriff's attention with the mischievous light in her eyes!

Second-Chance Christmas No one in Kirkwood Lake seems willing to forget, or forgive, Rainey McKinney's troubled past. But Rainey can't afford to let that bother her. Her top priority is rebuilding her life and being a good mom to her twin daughters. Even handsome deputy sheriff Luke Campbell can't distract her, tempting as he is. She's determined to keep her distance, but as his son and her girls form a special bond, Rainey and Luke can't help but do the same. Can Rainey put her past behind her once and for all and embrace a future full of hope--and love? Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope.

Sheriff DeWitt Gavin was quite an assortment of surprises to merchant Molly Calhan. Saddled with a scandalous past and a giant-size sweet tooth, he also had a truly giving heart. Now if only she could convince him to give his heart to her...!Witt Gavin had enough to handle, being the new lawman in a town rife with gossip and kids convinced bank robbers were hiding down every alley. His one daily treat was a visit to Molly Calhan's candy counter. But was it the confections that drew him--or the sweet shopkeeper herself?

Shoulders as broad and strong as TexasThat was Lucita Sanchez's first thought as Deputy Ripp McCleod rescued her from a crash. Here was a man that a woman could count on. One who wouldn't betray his wife and leave her with a son to raise alone. But as Ripp investigated her "accident" they realized someone had targeted Lucita--and her son might also be in danger.Though Ripp vowed to protect Lucita with his life, he was wary about offering up his heart. Still, the proud yet vulnerable ranching heiress compelled him to stay close. Could this disaster be the best thing that ever happened to them?