How is Poppy Holliday going to celebrate Christmas when she knows her family still blames her for her sister's death and the body they've been lookingHow is Poppy Holliday going to celebrate Christmas when she knows her family still blames her for her sister's death and the body they've been looking for for years has now been found? When she finally explains to her partner, police agent Rhett Wallace insists that she take it easy, not go off half-cocked like usual, but that's what she keeps doing, putting herself in danger as they get closer to what really happened to Poppy's sister and who might have been involved.
The question remains, however, will they succeed in their quest to find and apprehend the killer or will one or both of them end up dead, too?...more
Going home for Christmas isn't what Morwenna wanted to do, but duty forced her to do so. What she doesn't know is how her boyfriend at their advertisiGoing home for Christmas isn't what Morwenna wanted to do, but duty forced her to do so. What she doesn't know is how her boyfriend at their advertising agency ends up doing with Double D Debbie in Cancun while Morwenna is fighting snowdrifts in the mountains. But what's even worse is who the man really is that her family finds in the drifts near their cabin? He claims he's a cop chasing a bad guy, but where's his uniform and ID or gun? And when another man shows up and claims he's a cop, who should the family believe, even though the actions of Gabe seem to suggest he's a good guy.
How this all gets resolved makes for a thrilling ride up and down the mountain slopes, endangering one after another of Morwenna's family....more
Being abused and used has forced Tabitha Wilson to lose all trust in anyone, especial men, until her DEA contact, with whom she has shared informationBeing abused and used has forced Tabitha Wilson to lose all trust in anyone, especial men, until her DEA contact, with whom she has shared information about the drug lord who has kept her captive, goes missing. To find Michael, Tabitha has to trust detective Doug Olsen.
But can Doug and his colleagues find and arrest the drug lord before he kills again? And will Tabitha be his next victim when she's twice targeted?...more
Another in the Rangers of Big Bend series, in which Ranger Wyatt Spalding comes upon several cows that have wandered into the park, because of a brokeAnother in the Rangers of Big Bend series, in which Ranger Wyatt Spalding comes upon several cows that have wandered into the park, because of a broken fence line. Also there are several dead cows and Isabel Cruz, whose family he was close to a decade earlier, before each of them when their own way into adulthood. Isabel is now a large animal veterinarian and helping her brother run the ranch they will inherit from their grandfather when he passes.
But their meeting again raises all manner of emotional issues in addition to Wyatt's desire to keep Isabel safe when it becomes clear that someone is bent on ruining their ranch by killing cattle and burning down a barn. Who did it and why becomes the question, even as they suspect the man who appears and claims he is yet another Cruz brother.
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Another in the Rangers of Big Bend series, in which Ranger Wyatt Spalding comes upon several cows that have wandered into the park, because of a broken fence line. Also there are several dead cows and Isabel Cruz, whose family he was close to a decade earlier, before each of them when their own way into adulthood. Isabel is now a large animal veterinarian and helping her brother run the ranch they will inherit from their grandfather when he passes.
But their meeting again raises all manner of emotional issues in addition to Wyatt's desire to keep Isabel safe when it becomes clear that someone is bent on ruining their ranch by killing cattle and burning down a barn. Who did it and why becomes the question, even as they suspect the man who appears and claims he is yet another Cruz brother....more
One of the Bachelor Bodyguards series, in which the daughter of a judge, one Bella Holmes needs protection from a drug dealer, currently in jail, but One of the Bachelor Bodyguards series, in which the daughter of a judge, one Bella Holmes needs protection from a drug dealer, currently in jail, but not interested in staying there. So, Tyce Jackson, one of the Parker Protection Agency bodyguards is assigned to protect her--even though he used to be undercover trying to take down people in the drug dealer's den of criminals.
Tyce doesn't have a lot of respect for what he considers a princess, but Bella quick disabuses him of his prejudices even as the two are attracted to each other--though no one could imagine that he's her type at all.
As danger gets closer, that isn't all that's in danger. Think Tyce's heart.
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One of the Bachelor Bodyguards series, in which the daughter of a judge, one Bella Holmes needs protection from a drug dealer, currently in jail, but not interested in staying there. So, Tyce Jackson, one of the Parker Protection Agency bodyguards is assigned to protect her--even though he used to be undercover trying to take down people in the drug dealer's den of criminals.
Tyce doesn't have a lot of respect for what he considers a princess, but Bella quick disabuses him of his prejudices even as the two are attracted to each other--though no one could imagine that he's her type at all.
As danger gets closer, that isn't all that's in danger. Think Tyce's heart....more
What would you do if your newborn baby was stolen, leaving your arms empty and your heart bereft? In this title in the Badge of Honor series, that's wWhat would you do if your newborn baby was stolen, leaving your arms empty and your heart bereft? In this title in the Badge of Honor series, that's what Cora Reeves has confronted for the past 5 years. When the PI she hired to find her daughter is killed, she turns to Sheriff Jacob Maverick whose own father died in the fire at the hospital that was the scene of the baby's abduction. He vows to help Cora, even though the case seems cold.
As the two of them work together, they slowly begin to uncover clues, but Cora can't believe that her ex-husband might be involved. And when she realizes that one of her kindergarten students may actually be her daughter, she is hopeful. But the question her therapist has asked her isn't one she can answer: what will she do if her daughter is part of a happy home?
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What would you do if your newborn baby was stolen, leaving your arms empty and your heart bereft? In this title in the Badge of Honor series, that's what Cora Reeves has confronted for the past 5 years. When the PI she hired to find her daughter is killed, she turns to Sheriff Jacob Maverick whose own father died in the fire at the hospital that was the scene of the baby's abduction. He vows to help Cora, even though the case seems cold.
As the two of them work together, they slowly begin to uncover clues, but Cora can't believe that her ex-husband might be involved. And when she realizes that one of her kindergarten students may actually be her daughter, she is hopeful. But the question her therapist has asked her isn't one she can answer: what will she do if her daughter is part of a happy home?...more
Another in the Winchester, Tennessee Thriller series which was just that--it kept me up all night to find out what happens to Allison James following Another in the Winchester, Tennessee Thriller series which was just that--it kept me up all night to find out what happens to Allison James following her escape to FBI agents after a horrific five years as the wife of a late drug kingpin and his family. When her preferred handler and protector is in an accident that puts him in the hospital, the man who replaces him is US Marshal Jax Stevens. Ali knows him from ten years earlier when they were in love. But he allowed his need to take advantage of the job of a lifetime to leave her when she refuses to go with him to Seattle, where his family resides. After all, she's helping her father take care of her mother. Family is important to her, too.
Now, at one of the most fearful times in her life, she has to trust that Jax will keep her safe from the people who wish her the worst kind of harm. But can he do it when at nearly every turn, it seems she's likely to be killed. She wants Jax to go away, if only so that he won't also be killed. But he's determined to finish this job and get Ali to the courtroom where she is the key witness against the drug family and its leader.
Love has to be set aside, or does it? And what happens if Jax is successful delivering Ali to the courtroom? What will happen next for them--personally?
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Another in the Winchester, Tennessee Thriller series which was just that--it kept me up all night to find out what happens to Allison James following her escape to FBI agents after a horrific five years as the wife of a late drug kingpin and his family. When her preferred handler and protector is in an accident that puts him in the hospital, the man who replaces him is US Marshal Jax Stevens. Ali knows him from ten years earlier when they were in love. But he allowed his need to take advantage of the job of a lifetime to leave her when she refuses to go with him to Seattle, where his family resides. After all, she's helping her father take care of her mother. Family is important to her, too.
Now, at one of the most fearful times in her life, she has to trust that Jax will keep her safe from the people who wish her the worst kind of harm. But can he do it when at nearly every turn, it seems she's likely to be killed. She wants Jax to go away, if only so that he won't also be killed. But he's determined to finish this job and get Ali to the courtroom where she is the key witness against the drug family and its leader.
Love has to be set aside, or does it? And what happens if Jax is successful delivering Ali to the courtroom? What will happen next for them--personally?...more
Another of The Riley Code series in which different members of the Riley clan is at risk. In this case, it's Grace Ann Riley, nurse extraordinaire, whAnother of The Riley Code series in which different members of the Riley clan is at risk. In this case, it's Grace Ann Riley, nurse extraordinaire, who is still suffering PTSD after her last out-of-country deployment. Now she's the subject of a mystery assaulter intent on bringing her down in a way that will make her father, indeed her entire family, look bad in the eyes of both the military and the public.
But Derek Sayer, the lawyer she's had a friends-with-benefits relationship, is intent on protecting her, but now he, too, is in the cross hairs of the person or person intent on killing Grace Ann.
To make matters more complicated, their previous "casual, no-strings-attached" relationship takes a more serious turn that Grace refuses to admit until she can't deny it any longer. But can Derek convince her they have a future together?
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Another of The Riley Code series in which different members of the Riley clan is at risk. In this case, it's Grace Ann Riley, nurse extraordinaire, who is still suffering PTSD after her last out-of-country deployment. Now she's the subject of a mystery assaulter intent on bringing her down in a way that will make her father, indeed her entire family, look bad in the eyes of both the military and the public.
But Derek Sayer, the lawyer she's had a friends-with-benefits relationship, is intent on protecting her, but now he, too, is in the cross hairs of the person or person intent on killing Grace Ann.
To make matters more complicated, their previous "casual, no-strings-attached" relationship takes a more serious turn that Grace refuses to admit until she can't deny it any longer. But can Derek convince her they have a future together?...more
Except for a major boo-boo, I would have given this story 5 stars. Why the reduction to 3? The title implies the male protagonist is a Navy SEAL. He iExcept for a major boo-boo, I would have given this story 5 stars. Why the reduction to 3? The title implies the male protagonist is a Navy SEAL. He isn't. He's a spec ops Army RANGER! Did the publisher not so inform the cover artist? Or did they not care? When I read there was a Navy SEAL in the story, I was interested. When it became clear, early in the book that this was not the case, it didn't keep me from reading (after all, I'm not against Army Rangers), but it implied I should watch out for other errors--in spite of the excellent presentation of an abused female protagonist who is struggling to get her house and her life in order even as she continues to be threatened.
The relationship between Brett, also an injured and struggling military man, and Anna kept me reading and hoping that their respective lives would be made safe and end on a positive note. What a shame that the shadow of other errors continued to plague me as I moved through the story.
Publishers should be aware that readers catch errors and that said errors have consequences for our trust that they won't screw up the stories we want to read.
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Except for a major boo-boo, I would have given this story 5 stars. Why the reduction to 3? The title implies the male protagonist is a Navy SEAL. He isn't. He's a spec ops Army RANGER! Did the publisher not so inform the cover artist? Or did they not care? When I read there was a Navy SEAL in the story, I was interested. When it became clear, early in the book that this was not the case, it didn't keep me from reading (after all, I'm not against Army Rangers), but it implied I should watch out for other errors--in spite of the excellent presentation of an abused female protagonist who is struggling to get her house and her life in order even as she continues to be threatened.
The relationship between Brett, also an injured and struggling military man, and Anna kept me reading and hoping that their respective lives would be made safe and end on a positive note. What a shame that the shadow of other errors continued to plague me as I moved through the story.
Publishers should be aware that readers catch errors and that said errors have consequences for our trust that they won't screw up the stories we want to read....more
Another in the Fortress Defense series, in which bodyguard Jack Hale's phone is called by Katlin Andrews right before her car is chased and run off thAnother in the Fortress Defense series, in which bodyguard Jack Hale's phone is called by Katlin Andrews right before her car is chased and run off the road by someone trying to kill her. But who? Too bad she can't say, as she's lost her memory and has no clue who she is or what might have caused someone to try to do her in.
Jack knew her brother, killed in the Middle East, and promised to keep her safe. He intends to keep that promise, even if it means he can't act on what else he wants to do after kissing her. But first, he needs to find out who's trying do kill Kat. To do so, he enlists the assistance of the rest of his Fortress Defense bros and a legit detective even though the police chief looks like he might be dirty.
What a surprise when her memory returns after she's abducted and tossed in a basement that feel eerily familiar. But will she get out or end up dead like the lawyer boss she'd been working for?
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Another in the Fortress Defense series, in which bodyguard Jack Hale's phone is called by Katlin Andrews right before her car is chased and run off the road by someone trying to kill her. But who? Too bad she can't say, as she's lost her memory and has no clue who she is or what might have caused someone to try to do her in.
Jack knew her brother, killed in the Middle East, and promised to keep her safe. He intends to keep that promise, even if it means he can't act on what else he wants to do after kissing her. But first, he needs to find out who's trying do kill Kat. To do so, he enlists the assistance of the rest of his Fortress Defense bros and a legit detective even though the police chief looks like he might be dirty.
What a surprise when her memory returns after she's abducted and tossed in a basement that feel eerily familiar. But will she get out or end up dead like the lawyer boss she'd been working for?...more
Never expect to survive a plane crash, especially if it's brought down by a bom! But that's what happens to Maddy Kane on her way to testify against aNever expect to survive a plane crash, especially if it's brought down by a bom! But that's what happens to Maddy Kane on her way to testify against a killer of her client.
When she manages to get out of the wreck and survives the shock of finding the pilot and the US Marshall accompanying her dead, she is found by Will Gannon a healing former Delta Force medic. He helps her survive as they flee the people intent on killing Maddy. But their danger doesn't end when she goes to court to testify.
How this ends begs for a sequel to see how Maddy and Will plan to live their lives--hopefully, no longer alone.
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Never expect to survive a plane crash, especially if it's brought down by a bom! But that's what happens to Maddy Kane on her way to testify against a killer of her client.
When she manages to get out of the wreck and survives the shock of finding the pilot and the US Marshall accompanying her dead, she is found by Will Gannon a healing former Delta Force medic. He helps her survive as they flee the people intent on killing Maddy. But their danger doesn't end when she goes to court to testify.
How this ends begs for a sequel to see how Maddy and Will plan to live their lives--hopefully, no longer alone....more
One of the Montana Heat series, in which we follow Alina Cooke, now a Pharm D with a half-ownership in a local pharmacy and DEA agent Jay Bennett who One of the Montana Heat series, in which we follow Alina Cooke, now a Pharm D with a half-ownership in a local pharmacy and DEA agent Jay Bennett who happens to be best friends with Alina's two brothers. Although Alina is happy her brothers are both happily married now, she had always assumed she would walk down the aisle before they did. To assuage her feelings, she goes to the bar for a drink and ends up the next morning next to Jay. In his bed.
She knows Jay is not the man she should want. His work is too dangerous--just like her brothers'. But when she is forced off the road and nearly dies, her fears that it was just an accident are pooh-poohed by her brothers and Jay, who are convinced she's been targeted. But why? As they go about their work bringing down drug dealers, Alina discovers that her partner in the pharmacy may somehow be involved in the increase in drug thefts occurring around town and when she looks at their records, she's shocked to learn that what he has been doing may now implicate her if she calls the cops. Before she can do so, she's faced with her own death at the hands of his accomplices. How can she reach Jay when he's on another job? Will she never be able to tell him she loves him?
Fast-paced from first page to last and totally in touch with today's drug problems.
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One of the Montana Heat series, in which we follow Alina Cooke, now a Pharm D with a half-ownership in a local pharmacy and DEA agent Jay Bennett who happens to be best friends with Alina's two brothers. Although Alina is happy her brothers are both happily married now, she had always assumed she would walk down the aisle before they did. To assuage her feelings, she goes to the bar for a drink and ends up the next morning next to Jay. In his bed.
She knows Jay is not the man she should want. His work is too dangerous--just like her brothers'. But when she is forced off the road and nearly dies, her fears that it was just an accident are pooh-poohed by her brothers and Jay, who are convinced she's been targeted. But why? As they go about their work bringing down drug dealers, Alina discovers that her partner in the pharmacy may somehow be involved in the increase in drug thefts occurring around town and when she looks at their records, she's shocked to learn that what he has been doing may now implicate her if she calls the cops. Before she can do so, she's faced with her own death at the hands of his accomplices. How can she reach Jay when he's on another job? Will she never be able to tell him she loves him?
Fast-paced from first page to last and totally in touch with today's drug problems....more
Another in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series. Brick Savage wants to follow his father's footsteps as a Deputy Marshall after he's been shot anAnother in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series. Brick Savage wants to follow his father's footsteps as a Deputy Marshall after he's been shot and is still recovering the trauma. When an injured woman jumps out in front of his truck, he has to find out who she is and what caused her injuries. But someone else wants to talk to the woman: detective Maureen Mortensen, who is determined to find out if the woman is guilty of having killed Mo's infant nephew. Turns out there's more to that encounter than she imagined, including questions about her sister's apparent suicide.
Brick and Mo decide to work together to find the woman and just when they get close, she ends up dead from the effects of a car accident. Now what? Other clues suggest that the loss of Mo's nephew and sister may also be part of other crimes. But will Brick and Mo be next as they unravel who did what and why? And will they live to tell others about what they've discovered?
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Another in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series. Brick Savage wants to follow his father's footsteps as a Deputy Marshall after he's been shot and is still recovering the trauma. When an injured woman jumps out in front of his truck, he has to find out who she is and what caused her injuries. But someone else wants to talk to the woman: detective Maureen Mortensen, who is determined to find out if the woman is guilty of having killed Mo's infant nephew. Turns out there's more to that encounter than she imagined, including questions about her sister's apparent suicide.
Brick and Mo decide to work together to find the woman and just when they get close, she ends up dead from the effects of a car accident. Now what? Other clues suggest that the loss of Mo's nephew and sister may also be part of other crimes. But will Brick and Mo be next as they unravel who did what and why? And will they live to tell others about what they've discovered?...more
Fighting against a drug cartel isn't easy, as evidenced by what happened to Cash Meyer's brother. But that doesn't stop him from attempting to help ElFighting against a drug cartel isn't easy, as evidenced by what happened to Cash Meyer's brother. But that doesn't stop him from attempting to help Elena Navarro when she insists on going after the criminals who have kidnapped her 8-year-old brother and tried to destroy their little New Mexico town.
Trouble is, it's not just getting Daniel back that becomes Cash's duty. It's also rescueing Elena and taking down the cartel. Can he do it? Not alone, surely....more
Jewel thieves who don't want their hearts stolen at the same time they are making big heists, but can they protect their hearts? It's not quite sure, Jewel thieves who don't want their hearts stolen at the same time they are making big heists, but can they protect their hearts? It's not quite sure, particularly after Celeste St. Pierre's mentor in thievery is asked by said mentor--now dead--to get back with her previous partner in crime to make good on a previous job gone bad.
But, Magnus is interested in capturing Celeste's heart as well as the goods. Can he succeed when Celeste has vowed never to let a man get in the way of her success? Particularly when each wants to keep the other safe and then Magnus is shot! Not cool. Jewels aren't the only things hot in this thrilling chase for the goods owned by royalty....more
Bomb-detection dog, Maverick, alerts in time to save both Jocelyn Carville and police chief Baker Halsey's life, but that isn't the only time they areBomb-detection dog, Maverick, alerts in time to save both Jocelyn Carville and police chief Baker Halsey's life, but that isn't the only time they are in danger from being shot at or blown to bits or both.
Will that prevent them from seeing each other as the person they need to get over previous hurts, previous losses?
It takes solving a mystery that affected them both to bring them together....more
Another in the FBI Thriller series, in which Kirra Mandarian, a new prosecutor in Porte Franklin is determined to find and put in jail the people who Another in the FBI Thriller series, in which Kirra Mandarian, a new prosecutor in Porte Franklin is determined to find and put in jail the people who killed her parents 14 years earlier. That they also tried to kill her is just another motivation for her to find them, but she only knows the identity of one of the killers after discovering a painting of her father's. So, she seeks the help of two FBI agents and several of the other attorneys who work in her office.
Then Emma Hunt, a piano prodigy is also in danger. Her parents are certain it must be someone who was behind the child's kidnapping six years earlier and they are determined to prevent any harm coming to her again.
As Kirra tries to work out who worked with the killer of her parents, it soon becomes clear that Emma's stalkers may also be involved. But how? Why? And who among these characters is going to be further harmed? A thriller that does just that from first page to last....more
Another in the Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation series, in which the murder of Sheriff Theo Sheldon's parents 21 years earlier comes back to hauAnother in the Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation series, in which the murder of Sheriff Theo Sheldon's parents 21 years earlier comes back to haunt him and lawyer Kim Ryland when Theo's sister, kidnapped the night his parents died, comes back to town under decidedly strange circumstances.
Is she really his sister? After all, she's introduced with a different name. And is the man who claims to be her fiance really on the up-and-up? Then there's the problem of bullets--someone is out to kill the woman and maybe even Theo and Kim. How can he keep them safe when the bullets keep flying in different settings?...more
Another in the Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation series, in which Deputy Ava Lawson, pregnant, is confronted by a series of murders whose victimsAnother in the Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation series, in which Deputy Ava Lawson, pregnant, is confronted by a series of murders whose victims each sport a mask of Ava's face. Ugh.
Texas Ranger Harley Ryland is brought in to help the local police identify and bring to justice the perpetrator of these crimes. Will he succeed, especially when he realizes that Ava's in danger and so if the baby he's fathered.
Then Ava's first child, a boy she gave up for adoption shortly after his birth 20 years earlier, comes on the scene. Is he the murderer? Or is he also in danger? Read to find out. ...more