43 Light Street Series by Rebecca York, Kasey Michaels, Muriel Jensen

Love eternal ... murder infernal There seemed to be something very odd about the Sterling Clinic ... and when her former patient died in an apparent suicide, psychologist Abby Franklin determined to find out what. Abby locked horns with the dead woman's brother, Steve Claiborne--untamed as a panther and twice as fierce. But Steve's accusations of malpractice suddenly gave way to equally intimidating warnings that Abby had only exposed the tip of a dangerous iceberg... moreLove eternal ... murder infernal There seemed to be something very odd about the Sterling Clinic ... and when her former patient died in an apparent suicide, psychologist Abby Franklin determined to find out what. Abby locked horns with the dead woman's brother, Steve Claiborne--untamed as a panther and twice as fierce. But Steve's accusations of malpractice suddenly gave way to equally intimidating warnings that Abby had only exposed the tip of a dangerous iceberg. For her own sake, Abby had to discover the deadly nature of their adversaries--and of their unholy business. But it is for Steve's sake that she risks her life--for he has become the next intended victim of the killer clinic. less

Know your enemies... Maid of honor Jo O'Malley had a bad case of prenuptial jitters. A new kind of psychopath was stalking the normally intrepid private investigator, one who seemed to know the intimate details of her private life, one who used innovative technology to diabolical ends. Best man Cameron Randolph recognized his own inventions--that were stolen in a case of industrial espionage that remained unsolved--and that held a secret torment for the brilliant scientist... moreKnow your enemies... Maid of honor Jo O'Malley had a bad case of prenuptial jitters. A new kind of psychopath was stalking the normally intrepid private investigator, one who seemed to know the intimate details of her private life, one who used innovative technology to diabolical ends. Best man Cameron Randolph recognized his own inventions--that were stolen in a case of industrial espionage that remained unsolved--and that held a secret torment for the brilliant scientist. He'd do his level best to protect Jo and help her track her tormentor, but he was about to make one terrible mistake: he didn't tell Jo all he knew. 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

Ravenwood was the name of a nightmare Laura Roswell didn't understand. Yet the forbidding mansion was eerily familiar. Laura never guessed the dark secrets it sheltered until a spectral voice awakened her from a recurring dream of pursuit and capture, and led her to the thing she feared most...death. Not even distrubingly handsome fellow guest Jake Wallace could create a sancturary for her... moreRavenwood was the name of a nightmare Laura Roswell didn't understand. Yet the forbidding mansion was eerily familiar. Laura never guessed the dark secrets it sheltered until a spectral voice awakened her from a recurring dream of pursuit and capture, and led her to the thing she feared most...death. Not even distrubingly handsome fellow guest Jake Wallace could create a sancturary for her. And when Laura uncovered evidence of a mysterious death twenty years before, her mounting suspicion became a chilling certainty. Someone was calling for justice - calling upon Laura - from beyond the grave. less

Fatal beauty... Dr. Katie Martin saw death twice in one day: just after her vain, unstable sister plummeted from her Washington, D.C., apartment; and then again, when she looked into the smoky gray eyes of the man who'd haunted her dreams for eight years. Biotech researcher Mac McQuade had once banished Katie from his life--but he couldn't now. Now he needed answers to the suicide of his partner, a man who'd grown more irrational the more he got involved with Katie's beautician sister... moreFatal beauty... Dr. Katie Martin saw death twice in one day: just after her vain, unstable sister plummeted from her Washington, D.C., apartment; and then again, when she looked into the smoky gray eyes of the man who'd haunted her dreams for eight years. Biotech researcher Mac McQuade had once banished Katie from his life--but he couldn't now. Now he needed answers to the suicide of his partner, a man who'd grown more irrational the more he got involved with Katie's beautician sister. As Mac and Katie probed the high cost of beauty in the salons of the nation's capital, the madness circled ever closer. For they weren't the only ones vitally interested in the twin tragedies--only the most vulnerable. 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

Death was only the beginning . . . Though the Graveyard Murders took place in modern Baltimore, they were linked to an old evil--black magic. Herbalist Sabrina Barkley knew little about' witchcraft, yet she was the prime suspect in the macabre murders. Though she claimed innocence, something--someone--was telling her otherwise. Strange voices beckoned her ...voices of lovers long buried. Fear engulfed her when she laid eyes on assistant state's attorney Dan Cassidy... moreDeath was only the beginning . . . Though the Graveyard Murders took place in modern Baltimore, they were linked to an old evil--black magic. Herbalist Sabrina Barkley knew little about' witchcraft, yet she was the prime suspect in the macabre murders. Though she claimed innocence, something--someone--was telling her otherwise. Strange voices beckoned her ...voices of lovers long buried. Fear engulfed her when she laid eyes on assistant state's attorney Dan Cassidy. Neither could deny their sudden heated passion--or their feeling that it was somehow meant to be. Nor could they deny that the Graveyard Murders had opened a door to their past . . . to the unknown ... to the horrifying. A door they'd have to go through the fires of hell to close--if they ever could .... 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

Who was Jason Zacharias? That riddle was the key to Noel Emery's frightening predicament. Ever since she'd arrived in Britain, she'd been plunged into chaos, pursued by assassins. And her guardian angel was a seasoned veteran of murder . . . and a man who claimed to be her husband. Had Noel once shared lovers' caresses with the dark, dangerous Jason Zacharias? Or was the straining sensuality between them just an illusion? The answer was locked in the best of all hiding places-her mind... moreWho was Jason Zacharias? That riddle was the key to Noel Emery's frightening predicament. Ever since she'd arrived in Britain, she'd been plunged into chaos, pursued by assassins. And her guardian angel was a seasoned veteran of murder . . . and a man who claimed to be her husband. Had Noel once shared lovers' caresses with the dark, dangerous Jason Zacharias? Or was the straining sensuality between them just an illusion? The answer was locked in the best of all hiding places-her mind. A mind that now scrambled fantasy and memory. Noel's only way out of the maelstrom was to trust her heart--and her life--to a man who pretended to be a protector but who looked every inch a predator. 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

"Your baby is missing." Abby Franklin's dream of cuddling and crooning to her new baby turned into a nightmare with those four words. On the day she and husband Steve Claiborne were to fill their nursery, little Shannon was kidnapped. But who had taken her baby wasn't as critical as why. The question was tearing Steve from Abby, fuming a wonderful husband into a silent stronger. The answer was tearing her apart. No one could help her... not the police, not the government, not even the CIA... more"Your baby is missing." Abby Franklin's dream of cuddling and crooning to her new baby turned into a nightmare with those four words. On the day she and husband Steve Claiborne were to fill their nursery, little Shannon was kidnapped. But who had taken her baby wasn't as critical as why. The question was tearing Steve from Abby, fuming a wonderful husband into a silent stronger. The answer was tearing her apart. No one could help her... not the police, not the government, not even the CIA. Only she could bring her family back together. Abby had once risked her life for Steve. Now she had to gamble it again for the only things that mattered--Steve's love and the precious gift that love had given her .... 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

Who was Travis Stone? Every Christmas he wondered. This year, his life depended on finding out. Armed with nothing more than vague memories and a grainy old photo of an infant, he sought his real parents. Instead, on a snowy Maryland street, he found Erin Morgan. But this wasn't the Erin he remembered. Her eyes were haunted, and her arms reached out for him. Once they had shared a love--but that love was now forbidden. For everywhere Travis searched he found dead ends--and dead men ... moreWho was Travis Stone? Every Christmas he wondered. This year, his life depended on finding out. Armed with nothing more than vague memories and a grainy old photo of an infant, he sought his real parents. Instead, on a snowy Maryland street, he found Erin Morgan. But this wasn't the Erin he remembered. Her eyes were haunted, and her arms reached out for him. Once they had shared a love--but that love was now forbidden. For everywhere Travis searched he found dead ends--and dead men .... For Travis, Erin was his Christmas miracle. But now he'd placed her in danger ...and there could be no silent night, no peace on earth, until he made her safe again. 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

Don't invite him in That's what they told you to do when you met a vampire. But Jessica Adams was powerless to resist him. His voice enveloped her like a lover's embrace, his eyes pierced her very soul. She told herself it was just a dream. A nightmare she'd had every midnight since she started filming Midnight Kiss. Maybe it was the accidents on the set. Or because Matthew Griffon's writing was so seductive, his vampire so real... moreDon't invite him in That's what they told you to do when you met a vampire. But Jessica Adams was powerless to resist him. His voice enveloped her like a lover's embrace, his eyes pierced her very soul. She told herself it was just a dream. A nightmare she'd had every midnight since she started filming Midnight Kiss. Maybe it was the accidents on the set. Or because Matthew Griffon's writing was so seductive, his vampire so real. From the moment she met the reclusive Griffon, Jessica was powerfully drawn to him. His ebony eyes, the way he hid from the public light, the dark secrets he concealed... they all seemed oddly familiar. Just who was this Matthew Griffon -- creator of a character, or her midnight lover in the flesh? 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

RETURN TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME: Years ago, he'd been the best man and she the maid of honor, stalked by a vengeful psychopath. Now they were married, but would the past catch up with them again? She had two men in her life and PI Jo O'Malley didn't know which one to trust: her husband, Cam, or a ghost from her past who wouldn't rest in peace. Ever since Jo had been ambushed and almost fatally shot, nothing was the same... moreRETURN TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME: Years ago, he'd been the best man and she the maid of honor, stalked by a vengeful psychopath. Now they were married, but would the past catch up with them again? She had two men in her life and PI Jo O'Malley didn't know which one to trust: her husband, Cam, or a ghost from her past who wouldn't rest in peace. Ever since Jo had been ambushed and almost fatally shot, nothing was the same. Suddenly she was suspecting everyone, keeping secrets from the man she loved ...and seeing a ghost who refused to be just a memory. Her life was a nightmare, shaped by events from beyond the grave. Between her love for Cam and her loyalty to the past, Jo was trapped ...trapped in a ghostly triangle. less

Undercover fiance Marissa Devereaux discovered that paradise wasn't all it was cracked up to be when she was abducted by extremists on the Caribbean island of Costa Verde.... But things only got worse when Jed Prentiss showed up, claiming to be her fiance. A wedding ruse? While Marissa was glad that her new friends at 43 Light Street had teamed up to come to her rescue, she wondered if marriage to the gruff, abrasive Jed was her only salvation... moreUndercover fiance Marissa Devereaux discovered that paradise wasn't all it was cracked up to be when she was abducted by extremists on the Caribbean island of Costa Verde.... But things only got worse when Jed Prentiss showed up, claiming to be her fiance. A wedding ruse? While Marissa was glad that her new friends at 43 Light Street had teamed up to come to her rescue, she wondered if marriage to the gruff, abrasive Jed was her only salvation. After all, how could she trust this man with her life, if she couldn't trust him with her heart? 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

Frozen in time... With an ominous rumble echoing in the Alaska wilderness, Cassandra Devereaux was buried under tons of snow in a freak avalanche. Trapped ...alone. But when she scrambled into a hidden cave, she found she was far from alone. There, in an underground lair in the frozen earth, was a man--a gorgeous physical specimen, with the bluest eyes she'd ever seen ...and he was naked! Heated by desire... With one searing look Thorn drew her by curiosity... moreFrozen in time... With an ominous rumble echoing in the Alaska wilderness, Cassandra Devereaux was buried under tons of snow in a freak avalanche. Trapped ...alone. But when she scrambled into a hidden cave, she found she was far from alone. There, in an underground lair in the frozen earth, was a man--a gorgeous physical specimen, with the bluest eyes she'd ever seen ...and he was naked! Heated by desire... With one searing look Thorn drew her by curiosity. With one potent touch he held her by passion. Cassie knew this was the man who had inspired her fantasies ...but exactly who was the mysterious stranger? less

His eyes saw all... Jenny Larkin. Ever since the accident that blinded her, she existed only in Ben Brisco's midnight memories. But now she was his best lead to find a killer. Ben only hoped she wouldn't remember him--or discover that he, too, knew the truth about her guilty secrets .... Her eyes saw nothing... No one could stop Jenny from searching for her friend's murderer. But all too soon she could feel someone watching her ...hear footsteps stalking her ...taste fear enveloping her . moreHis eyes saw all... Jenny Larkin. Ever since the accident that blinded her, she existed only in Ben Brisco's midnight memories. But now she was his best lead to find a killer. Ben only hoped she wouldn't remember him--or discover that he, too, knew the truth about her guilty secrets .... Her eyes saw nothing... No one could stop Jenny from searching for her friend's murderer. But all too soon she could feel someone watching her ...hear footsteps stalking her ...taste fear enveloping her .... There was only one man who could help her--but Jenny would never let Ben Brisco back into her life, no matter what the cost .... less

He found out he was a father... One glance at the doe-eyed girl in the photo melted the icy walls around Zeke Chambers's heart. Till then, he'd kept his past secret, his feelings hidden. But now he had to reach out -- for the help he needed to rescue his child.... Zeke needed a wife in twenty-four hours... moreHe found out he was a father... One glance at the doe-eyed girl in the photo melted the icy walls around Zeke Chambers's heart. Till then, he'd kept his past secret, his feelings hidden. But now he had to reach out -- for the help he needed to rescue his child.... Zeke needed a wife in twenty-four hours. But could he ask Elizabeth Egan, the woman he secretly loved, to marry him for a pretense, to put her life in danger? With a killer in pursuit and the fate of his child in the balance, Zeke had no other choice. When he looked at Elizabeth he dreamed of forming the perfect little family. But it was a fantasy, like hearing her say she loved him. And fantasy was a luxury he couldn't afford until he got his daughter back.... less

She knew nothing about him -- except that she loved him Psychologist Kathryn Kelley had never had a case like that of the man called Hunter. At a secret compound he trained for a covert mission. But Hunter in the flesh was nothing like the man in the dossier. His hard body and sharp mind were like a soldier's, but his bedroom eyes and gentle touch drew Kathryn like a lover. Hunter had no memory of his life before Stratford Creek. But somehow he remembered the silky feel of Kathryn's hair... moreShe knew nothing about him -- except that she loved him Psychologist Kathryn Kelley had never had a case like that of the man called Hunter. At a secret compound he trained for a covert mission. But Hunter in the flesh was nothing like the man in the dossier. His hard body and sharp mind were like a soldier's, but his bedroom eyes and gentle touch drew Kathryn like a lover. Hunter had no memory of his life before Stratford Creek. But somehow he remembered the silky feel of Kathryn's hair. She awakened desire in him he'd never experienced, fear that he was in grave danger from the secrets of Stratford Creek. Only Kathryn could help him -- but once she discovered who he was, could she save him in time... and would she want to? less

This Harlequin collection features top authors, romantic stories and a special Valentine's gift item--a beautiful gold-tone keyheart necklace! Here are three tales in which "keys" unlock a woman's heart to romance and true love. .

He was the father of her unborn baby. The first time he touched her, Miguel Valero knew Jessie Douglas posed a danger... to him and to herself. No matter how his body hardened for hers, he could never claim her -- or, like others in his life, she'd be killed. But on that hot, humid night when Jessie came to his aid, Miguel could no longer resist her. Just one night in her arms, then he'd send her away. But now, eight months later, Jessie is back -- and pregnant.. moreHe was the father of her unborn baby. The first time he touched her, Miguel Valero knew Jessie Douglas posed a danger... to him and to herself. No matter how his body hardened for hers, he could never claim her -- or, like others in his life, she'd be killed. But on that hot, humid night when Jessie came to his aid, Miguel could no longer resist her. Just one night in her arms, then he'd send her away. But now, eight months later, Jessie is back -- and pregnant... and the desperate killer is on their trail and closing in.... less

Stranded, vulnerable...and desperately in love Meg Faulkner awakened with no memory of her accident, her identity or her reason for infiltrating the isolated mountain compound of the mysterious recluse Glenn Bridgman. With a newly deposited one million dollars in her account, she COULD be the beautiful spy Glenn expected.. moreStranded, vulnerable...and desperately in love Meg Faulkner awakened with no memory of her accident, her identity or her reason for infiltrating the isolated mountain compound of the mysterious recluse Glenn Bridgman. With a newly deposited one million dollars in her account, she COULD be the beautiful spy Glenn expected... but why did she feel an undeniable attraction to the sexy stranger? No doubt Glenn hid secrets behind those icy, shuttered eyes -- secrets that, if disclosed, could mean the end for Meg. If rumor was truth, was Glenn her protector -- or her captor? 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet less

"I BORE YOU A CHILD." Six years ago Mariana Reyes had stolen his heart, then it seemed she betrayed him. Now she expected Scott O'Donnell to believe he had a child. Mariana and her daughter had been in hiding for years, until someone made sure Scott found Mariana again. He was the only man with whom she shared a fevered past and who could face down the killers they'd once escaped. The journey was paved with questions and danger, but their passion burned hotter than ever... more"I BORE YOU A CHILD." Six years ago Mariana Reyes had stolen his heart, then it seemed she betrayed him. Now she expected Scott O'Donnell to believe he had a child. Mariana and her daughter had been in hiding for years, until someone made sure Scott found Mariana again. He was the only man with whom she shared a fevered past and who could face down the killers they'd once escaped. The journey was paved with questions and danger, but their passion burned hotter than ever. Scott would still walk through fire for her...and the child he'd never known. less

PREGNANT AND ALONE When Amanda Barnwell was kidnapped from her Wyoming ranch, she feared for her unborn child. But her captor, sexy Matt Forester, swore he was saving her and her baby. He'd discovered the identity of the sperm-bank donor who fathered her child -- a man whose family would stop at nothing to claim the baby... and eliminate Amanda from the family tree. With a would-be killer at their heels, Amanda had no choice but to trust Matt... morePREGNANT AND ALONE When Amanda Barnwell was kidnapped from her Wyoming ranch, she feared for her unborn child. But her captor, sexy Matt Forester, swore he was saving her and her baby. He'd discovered the identity of the sperm-bank donor who fathered her child -- a man whose family would stop at nothing to claim the baby... and eliminate Amanda from the family tree. With a would-be killer at their heels, Amanda had no choice but to trust Matt. But her abductor was more male than a virgin country girl like Amanda could ever handle. Was Matt telling the truth... ? And with her baby's life at stake, could Amanda take the chance? less

HE HAD COWBOY CHARISMA THAT OUGHTA BE CRIMINAL He'd woken up weeks ago in a seedy hotel room -- with no memory and a suitcase filled with cash. "Luke" knew nothing of his past, the money, or the killers who wanted it back. But with the reflexes of a cat burglar, the instincts of a fugitive, and the deadly shot of a gunslinger, Luke couldn't trust the cops. Hannah Dawson was his only hope... moreHE HAD COWBOY CHARISMA THAT OUGHTA BE CRIMINAL He'd woken up weeks ago in a seedy hotel room -- with no memory and a suitcase filled with cash. "Luke" knew nothing of his past, the money, or the killers who wanted it back. But with the reflexes of a cat burglar, the instincts of a fugitive, and the deadly shot of a gunslinger, Luke couldn't trust the cops. Hannah Dawson was his only hope. As a former cop, Hannah had devoted her life to putting away bad guys like the darkly sexy, mysterious stranger she was now attracted to -- undeniably, inexplicably, and helplessly. She was in danger herself, but was it from the killers on their trail...or from Luke? less

HE WAS HER "HUSBAND" NOW... For Detective Cal Rollins it began as an assignment -- a pretend marriage to a key witness in order to flush out a serial killer. But from the minute he moved into Beth Wagner's remote farmhouse, he knew this case, this woman would change his life forever. Though Beth led a solitary life, she was instantly drawn to her bodyguard by an almost mystical, irresistible force... moreHE WAS HER "HUSBAND" NOW... For Detective Cal Rollins it began as an assignment -- a pretend marriage to a key witness in order to flush out a serial killer. But from the minute he moved into Beth Wagner's remote farmhouse, he knew this case, this woman would change his life forever. Though Beth led a solitary life, she was instantly drawn to her bodyguard by an almost mystical, irresistible force. How long could they live as "husband and wife" and resist the fire that burned between them? In the lengthening shadows of night, Beth could hardly tell fantasy from reality anymore. She knew only that to reveal the killer meant exposing her lifelong secret...and that to save her life, and others, she'd have to risk her heart. less

Loner P.I. Sam Lassiter easily found the nanny who'd allegedly kidnapped her young charge. But Laurel Coleman was far from the dangerous, deceptive woman his client -- the boy's father -- had warned him about. Her arms held the boy lovingly and she begged Sam to believe her innocence.The trust in her eyes, the naivete in her kiss pulled Sam into a vortex of emotion. Emotion he couldn't allow, with the gun-toting client on their heels... moreLoner P.I. Sam Lassiter easily found the nanny who'd allegedly kidnapped her young charge. But Laurel Coleman was far from the dangerous, deceptive woman his client -- the boy's father -- had warned him about. Her arms held the boy lovingly and she begged Sam to believe her innocence.The trust in her eyes, the naivete in her kiss pulled Sam into a vortex of emotion. Emotion he couldn't allow, with the gun-toting client on their heels. Sam had no choice but to take Laurel and the boy on the run again. Except this time the tempting woman and child would make him face his deadliest enemy of all.... less

Much of Alex Shane's teen years were forgotten -- but his one intimate encounter with Sara Delaney was crystal-clear in his memory. Sweet Sara who'd been too good for the bad boy he used to be. But the tables had turned now: Alex was investigating a possible murder -- and Sara was his prime suspect. Though she hid her share of secrets, she claimed her innocence with her every breath.What she couldn't hide was that she craved Alex as much as he wanted her. Either way Sara was a danger... moreMuch of Alex Shane's teen years were forgotten -- but his one intimate encounter with Sara Delaney was crystal-clear in his memory. Sweet Sara who'd been too good for the bad boy he used to be. But the tables had turned now: Alex was investigating a possible murder -- and Sara was his prime suspect. Though she hid her share of secrets, she claimed her innocence with her every breath.What she couldn't hide was that she craved Alex as much as he wanted her. Either way Sara was a danger. Alex was either harboring a criminal...or enticing the only woman who could find her way to his hidden heart. less

In the darkened bedroom of Ravencrest, Bree Brennan was seduced by an unseen lover. A lover whose scorching kiss was strangely familiar. Was her midnight caller Troy London, her onetime love, or was it the mythical ghost who haunted the cliffside, windswept estate on the California coast? A P.I., Bree had come undercover to Ravencrest to find its owner, Troy, and ensure his well-being... moreIn the darkened bedroom of Ravencrest, Bree Brennan was seduced by an unseen lover. A lover whose scorching kiss was strangely familiar. Was her midnight caller Troy London, her onetime love, or was it the mythical ghost who haunted the cliffside, windswept estate on the California coast? A P.I., Bree had come undercover to Ravencrest to find its owner, Troy, and ensure his well-being. But Bree knew she was out of her league the moment she saw its dark rock spires and its creepy inhabitants who claimed a crazy Troy was prisoner in his own chambers. But Bree heard his husky voice, felt his sizzling touch...Exactly who was weaving an undeniable, erotic spell around her? less

SHE WAS HIS FANTASY... The nightly dreams of making love to Molly Dumont had been Mike Randall's lifeline during the five long years of his wrongful imprisonment for murdering his wife. But released now on an overturned conviction, he changed his name -- and his face -- and the new Mark Ramsey wanted only revenge. Everything about Perry's Cove, N.C., was the same as Mark remembered, including the good-ol'-boy sheriff who'd put him away. And Molly Dumont... moreSHE WAS HIS FANTASY... The nightly dreams of making love to Molly Dumont had been Mike Randall's lifeline during the five long years of his wrongful imprisonment for murdering his wife. But released now on an overturned conviction, he changed his name -- and his face -- and the new Mark Ramsey wanted only revenge. Everything about Perry's Cove, N.C., was the same as Mark remembered, including the good-ol'-boy sheriff who'd put him away. And Molly Dumont. In the flesh, she was better than in his fantasies -- and harder to resist. But as Mark closed in on the real killer, he faced the question that burned in his gut: Was Molly the enticing innocent he remembered -- or was she part of the conspiracy? less

SHE CAME INTO HIS LIFE FROM OUT OF NOWHERE... And landed right into his murder investigation. Spy-turned-detective Max Dakota had seen it all -- until he rescued a beautiful blonde who plunged off a Florida bridge. She had no memory, no ID -- nothing but an unusual tattoo she kept hidden. One thing was certain: The woman he dubbed Annie was no damsel in distress. She could pick locks and shoot guns, and her hands were downright lethal. Especially when they touched him... moreSHE CAME INTO HIS LIFE FROM OUT OF NOWHERE... And landed right into his murder investigation. Spy-turned-detective Max Dakota had seen it all -- until he rescued a beautiful blonde who plunged off a Florida bridge. She had no memory, no ID -- nothing but an unusual tattoo she kept hidden. One thing was certain: The woman he dubbed Annie was no damsel in distress. She could pick locks and shoot guns, and her hands were downright lethal. Especially when they touched him. Heat lightning crackled between them, turning Max's icy-blue eyes to fire. As much as he distrusted her, he wanted her. Intensely. Passionately. less

The Steamy Bayou Bred Danger...and Desire... P.I. Morgan Kirkland had investigated strange crimes before, but none as eerie as the murders on Andre Gascon's bayou estate - nor anything as peculiar as the man himself. He lived like a captive at the isolated Belle Vista, disappeared after sunset, drank homemade brews - and avoided the truth. But his dark looks and brooding mien were irresistible to Morgan... moreThe Steamy Bayou Bred Danger...and Desire... P.I. Morgan Kirkland had investigated strange crimes before, but none as eerie as the murders on Andre Gascon's bayou estate - nor anything as peculiar as the man himself. He lived like a captive at the isolated Belle Vista, disappeared after sunset, drank homemade brews - and avoided the truth. But his dark looks and brooding mien were irresistible to Morgan. Drawn to him as if under a voodoo spell, Morgan, who'd stared down danger for a living, now knew real fear in Andre's arms. Fear that she was falling for a killer... less

He was wrapped in a cloak of secrecy... but Nicholas Vickers was Emma Birmingham's only hope to rescue her sister from a maniac. She'd met the charismatic P.I. in her unusual, erotic dreams, and in person Nick was every bit as strong, steady, sexy. But as they planned their attack on The Master's isolated, wooded Maryland estate, Emma realized Nick was a man of mystery...if a man at all. His mesmerizing touch, hypnotic eyes, undeniable appeal hid a century-old secret... moreHe was wrapped in a cloak of secrecy... but Nicholas Vickers was Emma Birmingham's only hope to rescue her sister from a maniac. She'd met the charismatic P.I. in her unusual, erotic dreams, and in person Nick was every bit as strong, steady, sexy. But as they planned their attack on The Master's isolated, wooded Maryland estate, Emma realized Nick was a man of mystery...if a man at all. His mesmerizing touch, hypnotic eyes, undeniable appeal hid a century-old secret. Emma knew more than her sister's life was at risk, because she'd run straight into the arms of a vampire.... less

The moment Luke McMillan opened the antique box, the mild-mannered computer expert gave way to a brazen warrior. A warrior whose spirit had been locked away for centuries. Now unleashed, he spoke of curses and world destruction - unless Luke and 43 Light Street associate Sidney Weston could bring the artifact back to its rightful place. However, their journey was plagued by a band of thieves seeking the relic for their own dark purposes... moreThe moment Luke McMillan opened the antique box, the mild-mannered computer expert gave way to a brazen warrior. A warrior whose spirit had been locked away for centuries. Now unleashed, he spoke of curses and world destruction - unless Luke and 43 Light Street associate Sidney Weston could bring the artifact back to its rightful place. However, their journey was plagued by a band of thieves seeking the relic for their own dark purposes. Sidney had suspected its power, but the way it changed Luke both frightened and aroused her. Empowered with strength greater than any mortal's, Luke found it difficult to balance his needs with the fiery warrior's. Until both spirits found solace in Sidney. But when it came time to take a stand, whose spirit would emerge from that battle? Luke's or the warrior's? less

He'd lost blood and comrades on the world's battlefi elds, but neither compared to losing his memory. Waking up in a secret military bunker, drugged, with vague images of a mission gone bad, Jonah had nowhere to turn. Until help came in the form of the one woman he'd always remember....Psychologist Sophia Rhodes never got over the bad boy who'd stolen her good-girl heart a decade ago... moreHe'd lost blood and comrades on the world's battlefi elds, but neither compared to losing his memory. Waking up in a secret military bunker, drugged, with vague images of a mission gone bad, Jonah had nowhere to turn. Until help came in the form of the one woman he'd always remember....Psychologist Sophia Rhodes never got over the bad boy who'd stolen her good-girl heart a decade ago. But without military training, how could she possibly steal Jonah from a high-security facility? She had only one hope--that he'd never forgotten her, either. Sophia knew the breakout was the easy part. Somehow she had to help Jonah focus his hazy images--before a desperate man made sure he'd never remember.... less

For seven centuries Noah Fielding had kept his secret, switching identities, staying one step ahead of those who would exploit him. But a chance meeting with a woman on the run changed everything. Olivia Stapler made Noah feel emotions he'd thought long dead, made him yearn for a chance at real life. He knew taking Olivia back to his secret enclave as his wife would be dangerous. In fact, Noah had given his pursuers the perfect weapon... moreFor seven centuries Noah Fielding had kept his secret, switching identities, staying one step ahead of those who would exploit him. But a chance meeting with a woman on the run changed everything. Olivia Stapler made Noah feel emotions he'd thought long dead, made him yearn for a chance at real life. He knew taking Olivia back to his secret enclave as his wife would be dangerous. In fact, Noah had given his pursuers the perfect weapon. Using Olivia to get to him, they would stop at nothing to gain the secret of his longevity. Even if they had to harm the only woman he loved to get it.... less

Locked And Loaded, This Man Was The Answer To Her Prayers... Brady Lockwood had no choice but to rescue the woman who'd witnessed his brother's murder. In the wrong place at the wrong time, Grace Cunningham had become a target, and only he could keep her alive. But Brady was convinced she knew more than she was telling.... More than what she'd seen, Grace was haunted by what she kept secret. Things she couldn't tell anyone, especially Brady. Things that went beyond his brother's murder... moreLocked And Loaded, This Man Was The Answer To Her Prayers... Brady Lockwood had no choice but to rescue the woman who'd witnessed his brother's murder. In the wrong place at the wrong time, Grace Cunningham had become a target, and only he could keep her alive. But Brady was convinced she knew more than she was telling.... More than what she'd seen, Grace was haunted by what she kept secret. Things she couldn't tell anyone, especially Brady. Things that went beyond his brother's murder. Her brooding bodyguard had given her not only protection but passion and pleasure. And now Grace feared losing Brady to the killers at their heels - and to a secret that could rip him away.... less

P.I. Mack Steele had loved Jamie Shepherd from the moment he'd met her...but she'd always been off-limits--until her frantic phone call reached out to him in the dead of night....Jamie couldn't deny her fear when her "gift" returned. Her disturbing dreams were too real--trapped in a macabre fun house, a woman needed her help. Nor could Jamie deny her forbidden attraction to her dark, sexy protector... moreP.I. Mack Steele had loved Jamie Shepherd from the moment he'd met her...but she'd always been off-limits--until her frantic phone call reached out to him in the dead of night....Jamie couldn't deny her fear when her "gift" returned. Her disturbing dreams were too real--trapped in a macabre fun house, a woman needed her help. Nor could Jamie deny her forbidden attraction to her dark, sexy protector. Lured back to the hometown she'd long ago escaped, Jamie had only Mack to save her from her dreams...and the very real, very twisted killer who'd lured her into his game. But would Mack be enough? less