THE WOMEN OF ATHENA ACADEMY WERE BECOMING KNOWN AS A FORCE FOR JUSTICE AROUND THE WORLD And when new clues surfaced about the decade-old murder of Athena Academy founder and U.S. senator Marion Gracelyn, FBI forensic scientist Alexandra Forsythe jumped to investigate the stone-cold case. With fellow Athena alums and special agent Justin Cohen rallying to the cause, Alex uncovered an intricate web of deceit and murder. The evidence she uncovered could send shock waves around the nation: D.C.'s corridors of power and privilege were harboring a ruthless killer. And this time, all Alex's special skills couldn't protect those she loved from the killer's wrath....

When widower Truett Mahan finds a trespasser hiding in one of his building renovation projects, he thinks he has a runaway teen on his hands. He's right about the runaway, but Hope Larson is all woman, and in desperate need of help. True never turns away a person in trouble, but helping Hope wakes up feelings and dreams he thought buried with his wife years ago.Hope was forced to run to protect the people she loves, paring her life down to what fits in her backpack. True tempts her to stop running and set down some roots in Whiskey River, a town she's come to love.Can this strong, honorable man help her retake her life, or will the danger she'd left behind strike out at them both?

As she digs into her historyHer own future hangs in the balanceDeputy Daria Bloom is conducting a covert investigation into her past. At the same time, she and FBI agent Stefan Roberts are closing in on the deadly Avalanche Killer. When sparks fly between Daria and Stefan, their mutual attraction soon complicates their manhunt. With two cases to crack, Daria must find her own killer truths within.

Danger, he can handle.But what about desire?When security expert Ty Colton is assigned to protect a young heiress, he doesn't know what to expect. Turns out that Ashley Hart is a committed philanthropist with a real target on her back. But she's earned a very dangerous enemy, and Ty's sense of duty takes over. As a storm bears down hard, will their growing feelings prove a fatal distraction—or the bond that saves them both?

A traitor may be their only hope.The Coalition's most decorated battle commander Caze Paladen is running out of time—personally and professionally. A shard of shrapnel embedded close to his spine threatens his life, and the resistance of Ziem's people to Coalition rule threatens his career. Either way, Paladen is on borrowed time, unless he can find a way to win this war.The legendary Spirit of the Mountain, widow Iolana Davorin—long believed dead—has the power of healing along with the blessing and curse of far-seeing vision. Following her path has saved Ziem so far, but cost her nearly everything, including the love of her children. Now, when she's almost reclaimed her life, she must risk it all again and find a way to turn an honorable man into a traitor.Caze Paladen holds her world and the lives of her children in his hands. Yet, she sees something in him that gives her hope, for both her home and her heart. If she can find the long buried...

Epic Award winning series!On the mist-shrouded world of Ziem...Eirlys Davorin, daughter of the "first family" of Ziem, feels ravaged by both the invasion of her peaceful world by the vicious Coalition and by newly discovered secrets that change her perception of everything she knows.Brander Kalon uses his reputation as a scapegrace gambler to get close to the Coalition and aid the rebellion. Every risk he takes is fueled by the desire to buy the rebels enough time to cobble together a plan to end the invasion for good. He also finds himself facing the wrath of an independent young woman who feels betrayed by his deception, by her brother's secret life as leader of the rebellion, and by their determination to keep her safe and out of harm's way.Eirlys clings to her burgeoning anger at what has been done to her world, and what those she had once trusted have kept from her. Only when she is at last free to fight back and join the rebellion does she begin to realize the...

Reunited in peril...and united in love?Justine Davis's new Cutter's Code thrillerWhen a stalker haunts Cassidy Grant's every move, she turns to Jace Cahill to keep her safe. Pretty soon Jace realizes that his best friend's little sister is all grown up. But with danger menacing, can the brilliant guard dog Cutter keep Cassidy safe...and nudge her and Jace toward the scariest proposition of all—a future together?

Man's best friend ...is this cop's most trusted partner New to the Grave Gulch Police Department, K-9 detective Brett Shea feels like an outsider among its many Coltons. Even Annalise, his dog's trainer, is a Colton! But when she's attacked by a man pretending to be her date, Brett vows to track down the criminal. Though he's sworn off forever love—which is proving harder by the day—Brett will protect her at any cost.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Grave Gulch series:Book 1: Colton's Dangerous Liaison by Regan BlackBook 2: Colton's Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana NussioBook 4: Colton Bullseye by Geri KrotowBook 5: Guarding Colton's Child by Lara LacombeBook 6: Colton's Covert...

Enemies...or allies?Colton Baby Rescue by Marie FerrarellaCarson Gage has a crime to solve—the murder of his brother. He's convinced Serena Colton, his archenemy, is hiding his prime suspect on her ranch. But the beauty and her baby stir unwelcome yearnings in his calloused heart. When Serena and her child become targets of a mysterious assailant, Carson's protective urges take over. Can an irresistible attraction prove stronger than old family hatreds and help them capture a criminal?Operation Midnight by Justine DavisBeing spirited away with her dog, Cutter, by armed men is the last thing Hayley Cole expects. She's determined to escape. Unfortunately, Quinn Foxworth is always three steps ahead—and much too close. Taking Hayley is the only way Quinn's undercover witness-protection team can protect her. But convincing her he's one of the good guys might be easier than guarding his heart...USA TODAY Bestselling Author

He thought he was content, until she walked in the door... Keller Rafferty abandoned his dreams long ago to help his mom raise his brothers after his father's death. Duty, family and deep roots still guide him as he runs his family's Texas cattle ranch and cares for his new, grieving foster son. They're just beginning to find a balance when a beautiful and determined woman arrives on the ranch. Sydney Brock spent her entire globe-trotting life thinking she had no family except her ne'er do well, nomadic, irresponsible parents. When she discovers her parents lied and she has a newly-orphaned cousin, Sydney rushes halfway around the world to provide the teen with something she never had—a home. She's shocked to be thwarted by a protective—and sexy—cowboy. Sydney's determined to form a relationship with her cousin, but Keller doesn't trust that the worldly woman will stay in small town Texas. It's up to Sydney to prove him...

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He's sworn to protect...until it gets complicated.After Deputy Brady Crenshaw rescues a confused woman from a near-fatal mountain accident, he's shocked at her confession. Even more bewildered when a determined dog urges him to shield her. Ashley admits she's afraid of powerful forces pursuing her. She may need more than protection. So as the lawman jeopardizes his career to hide her, Ashley starts to trust him and bond with the sly canine pushing them together. But exactly who is Ashley Jordan, really? And who wants to silence her?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Cutter's CodeBook 1: Operation MidnightBook 2: Operation ReunionBook 3: Operation Blind DateBook 4: Operation UnleashedBook 5: Operation Power PlayBook 6: Operation HomecomingBook 7: Operation Soldier Next DoorBook 8: Operation AlphaBook 9: Operation NotoriousBook 10: Operation Hero's WatchBook 11:...

Romantic Times 200 BEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME!The long-awaited series finale.The Coalition has not given up on the jewel that is Trios, and this time they are determined not to conquer, but destroy.A new generation will be tested.Lyon—the son of a legendary Trios king.Shaina—the daughter of an infamous skypirate.Rina—a survivor haunted by the losses of the first rebellion.Prince Lyon would rather strip naked in the square than allow Shaina Silverbrake bragging rights for rescuing him from anything, much less would be prince-nappers on Arellia. But what he wants and what destiny has planned for him are about to collide when a dark plot is uncovered by Rina. Lyon's last adventure before royal duty claims him for life becomes a race for a powerful artifact, and the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance.Author of more than sixty books (she sold her first ten in less than two years), Justine Dare Davis is a four-time winner of the...