She can accept his past...but can he? Private investigator Rick Talbot shuns polite society, preferring to keep horrific memories at bay by hunting the most hardened of criminals. Tracking down stolen bridles at a California racetrack is a mind-numbing assignment that's way beneath his pay grade. Besides, he isn't burned out and he doesn't need a working vacation - no matter what his employer thinks. Rookie trainer, Eve Lewis, has enough struggles coping with her boss's antagonistic wife and a track community that resents outsiders. Theft and sabotage have made riding impossible, and so far, none of her horses have even made it to the starting gate. The last thing she needs is a badass investigator reporting on all her problems and threatening her ability to provide for her young son. But Rick is tough, smart and drop-dead gorgeous and seems like the best man to help when the sabotage reveals more sinister undertones. In fact, as their attraction builds, she begins to believe he's the perfect man in every way. However, when hostilities turn deadly, Rick must conquer old demons or risk losing Eve forever. Wounded as he is, can he ever be anything more than a paid protector? OTHER BOOKS BY BEV PETTERSEN:Jockeys and Jewels Color My Horse Fillies and Females Thoroughbreds and Trailer Trash Studs and Stilettos Horses and Heroin Backstretch Baby A Scandalous Husband A Pony For Christmas (novella)  

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' center fielder, Spencer O'Dell.* Spencer O'Dell is a commitment phobe who ends up having a teammate's sister-in-law on his arm for a fundraiser. After a surprisingly good time, Spencer thinks he's hit the jackpot because he's finally found a woman who wants a no-strings attached type of relationship. Harmony Gardner only cares about three things in life: work, family, and sex. She's too busy with her career to take the time to date anyone, but she does make time to sleep with men. When forced to spend an evening with Spencer O'Dell, Harmony is surprised to find that he doesn't do relationships either. It couldn't have been a better arrangement for them both. The two get caught up in the passions of sex and fun, but they keep hitting foul balls. Can they fix their game and find a way to win together? **

Bonecrack is a classic novel from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time.At midnight Neil Griffon's home is broken into and he is abducted by masked men. When he wakes up, hours later, Neil discovers that 'unless he cooperates' his kidnappers will destroy his father's racing stable, his precious horses and even Neil himself.Returning to the stables, Neil can tell no one about his ordeal, or his kidnappers' threats of violence if he does not comply with their demands.Trapped, Neil refuses to surrender - and devises an ingenious scheme to beat his kidnappers at their own game.Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Bonecrack is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Other novels include the huge bestsellers Dead Heat, Under Orders and Silks. The Dick Francis legacy continues through his son Felix...

The femme was fatal She was rich, red-haired and ready for anything. Her name was Fidelia and she was a tempting bit of woman even without the three million dollars she was to inherit. Only wherever she went—and she went everywhere—murder seemed to follow. That's how I came into the picture. My name is Joe Puma. I'm a private investigator. She hired me to scare off the wolves. I'm big for my age, handy with my fists and a fool for trouble—especially when it looks at me the way Fidelia did. It wasn't any picnic, though. Three million bucks wrapped in a prize package like Fidelia was powerful bait. Deadly, in fact. But some guys were just too greedy. They wouldn't give up even if it killed them—or me.

Special Pre-Order Price of .99cents! From the author of the bestseller of the Fantasy Football Romance series comes an exciting new series, Champions of the Heart.Book One is Guarding the Quarterback - a Miss Congeniality meets The Bodyguard romp. Alexa ReevesThe quarterback of the NY Kings has a body to die for, and as Dean Walker's bodyguard I'm right in the line of fire. If that's not dangerous enough, I'm posing as his girlfriend to keep close. Yet, that isn't the worst part. He says I need a makeover to pass as his arm candy. Jerk. The more time I spend with him, the more my undercover role blurs with reality, and I'll lose more than my job if I step over the line and into his bed. Dean WalkerLet's get something straight. I didn't ask for protection, especially in the form of a female. Isn't a death threat just another day in the life of a NY quarterback? Still, the owner of the team forces me to accept a security detail led by the tiny but tough Alexa Reeves.But who is the real Alexa? The bodyguard, sworn to protect me, or the made-over vixen, determined to drive me crazy? As the stalker closes in, I realize I've put more than my life in her hands. Will Alexa safeguard my heart as fiercely as my body?**

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Hudson King of the Portland Vikings.Hudson King loves his job and his family. His life is missing that someone special, and he's ready to settle down. He has the bad luck of only finding women who want him for his money and fame. If only he could meet someone who didn't know him by his profession...Ellie Sullivan has had a hard life. It's revolved around her family, and then her career, leading her to never have a real relationship. One night in Portland, Ellie strikes up a conversation with a guy at a bar, not knowing that it was the Hudson King...After several dates, Hudson is able to avoid Ellie figuring out what is really happening in his life. However, the secret can't remain hidden. Will Ellie stay with Hudson after she discovers his lie? Or will Hudson lose the girl he's been looking for?