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She’ll do anything to find her kin.  The disappearance of Rae Cavanaugh’s sister rocked the community of Echo Lake. So when Rae’s niece mysteriously goes missing fifteen years later, county sheriff Tom Brannon’s determined to find her. But as the electricity between the two sparks, Rae soon discovers Tom is the only one she can trust…

Something strange is going on at Echo Lake. A series of obscure clues about his friend’s death leads Detective Adam Thayer to coroner Nikki Dresden, who's eager to determine if one of the town’s most beloved citizens was murdered. Now they must work together to unravel a deadly web of lies and greed… or die trying.

She must remember the night she’s desperate to forget? Ellie Brannon fears the return of the monster who abducted her and her friends, leaving her for dead. Fifteen years later, Special Agent Sam Reece is reopening the cold case, and Ellie must trust Sam completely to have any chance of discovering the truth— But is someone luring Ellie into a terrifying return to the scene of the crime?

Nothing matters more when a child's life is at stake Special agent Thea Lamb returns to her hometown to search for a child whose disappearance echoes a twenty-eight-year-old cold case—her twin sister's abduction. Working with her former partner, Jake Stillwell, Thea must overcome the pain, doubt and guilt that have tormented her for years. For both Thea and Jake, the job always came first…until now.

A shocking discovery turns a cold case red-hot. The discovery of skeletal remains in a Florida cavern sends cold case detective Eve Jareau on a collision course with her past. Concealing the truth from her boss, Nash Bowden, becomes impossible when the spark between them reignites. And now a killer hell-bent on keeping decades-old family secrets hidden forever is lying in wait…to bury Eve and Nash alive.

Uncovering the truth even if it gets her killed Private investigator Natalie Bolt has secrets – and not just about the attempted murder she witnessed. But revealing her true identity to prosecutor Max Winter could cost her the information she desperately needs. Max has no idea their investigation into a cold case kidnapping victim will lead to Natalie herself. Or that the criminals are still targeting the woman he’s falling for…

Second chance with a first love When Arden Mayfair returns to her hometown, it’s lawyer Reid Sutton’s job to warn her of the murder of a young woman, who closely resembles that of Arden’s mother. Reid may be the man Arden left behind, but he’s taking no chances with her safety. And the heart-breaking past between them won’t stop Reid from protecting Arden with his own life.•Driven to discover what really happened to her parents twenty-seven years ago, Sasha Lenoir seeks Branch Holloway’s help. It’s a big risk, what if her former lover learns her long-held secret? As their reignited desire draws them closer, Sasha knows that Branch deserves to hear the truth. But will telling him about her past cost her a second chance with the man she never forgot?•After leaving the FBI, the last thing Wyatt Thornton wants is to get involved in a murder investigation. Yet Everly Baker is desperate for his help in solving her brother’s mysterious death. The case intrigues Wyatt, as does the victim’s sister. And when a criminal puts Everly in his crosshairs, Wyatt must trust his instincts to protect her.

The Love Under Fire Collection from Mills and Boon Including the titles:Love Under Fire: Snowbound SeductionLove Under Fire: Past WrongsLove Under Fire: Secrets and LiesLove Under Fire: Second Chance Seduction

A thrilling double collection of romances from Mills and Boon Including the collectionsLove Under Fire and Midwives’ MiraclesTitles Include:Love Under Fire: Snowbound SeductionLove Under Fire: Past WrongsLove Under Fire: Secrets and LiesLove Under Fire: Second Chance SeductionMidwives’ Miracles: Special MomentsMidwives’ Miracles: Healing HeartsMidwives’ Miracles: From Midwife to MumMidwives’ Miracles: Unexpected Proposals

It’s a race against time to save her! When former FBI analyst Thora Graham wakes buried in a makeshift coffin, she has only her training to keep her calm—and her faith that deputy chief Will Dresden is on the case. But who would have trapped Thora? Did her work putting a serial killer behind bars make her a target? And can the man she once loved—and left—find her before time runs out?

A decade-long mystery might destroy her future… For ten years, Abby Dallas believed her mother abandoned her…until Wade Easton shows up with shocking news. The investigator found Abby’s mother—deep within Shutter Lake. Her death was no accident, but any clues have long since disappeared. Abby needs Wade’s expertise to find justice. But being close to the man who once broke her heart could reveal secrets best left buried…

There's a serial killer on the loose… Getting laid up with a broken ankle and placed on leave could not have happened at a worse time for Detective Sydney Shepherd. Enter private investigator Trent Gannon, who believes her current investigation dovetails with his cold case. Despite a complex past, Sydney and Trent agree to shelve their undeniable attraction and team up when there’s another victim. As all indications point to Sydney’s next-door neighbour as the prime suspect, will Sydney and Trent be the next casualties?

Perfect for fans of: 👔 Workplace romance💓 Forced proximity🏛️ Small-town romance– This murder threatens to unearth hidden secrets… When DA Jon Redmond’s brother is murdered, he turns to coroner Veda Campion for help. Seventeen years ago, Tony Redmond was convicted of killing Veda’s sister—until Jon overturned his sentence. Now, as doubts surface, Jon and Veda team up to uncover the truth behind the murders. But as danger closes in, their growing feelings could derail their pursuit of the truth…

To save her brother, she must surrender her heart Criminal analyst Claire Tinsley is stunned when her brother vanishes without a trace. She enlists the help of Ben Dornan, an undercover federal agent posing as a former cop. But a shocking revelation puts a target squarely on her back. Can she and Ben uncover the truth—and survive the danger closing in—before it’s too late? Perfect for fans of: 🚨 Romance in uniform💓 Forced proximity☯️ Opposites attract

Digging DeeperBy Amanda Stevens It’s a race against time to save her! When former FBI analyst Thora Graham wakes buried in a makeshift coffin, she has only her training to keep her calm—and her faith that deputy chief Will Dresden is on the case. But who would have trapped Thora? Did her work putting a serial killer behind bars make her a target? And can the man she once loved—and left—find her before time runs out?Danger in the DepthsBy Addison Fox Some secrets should stay beneath the surface… Working alongside Marlowe McCoy means that NYPD diver Wyatt Trumbull must ignore his fierce attraction to the prickly safecracker. He faces a whole new set of challenges when she finally responds to his desire with her own! When clues in his latest case implicate her family he wants to protect her, but will his own hidden scars make them both vulnerable?

The Secret of Shutter LakeBy Amanda Stevens A decade-long mystery might destroy her future… For ten years, Abby Dallas believed her mother abandoned her…until Wade Easton shows up with shocking news. The investigator found Abby’s mother—deep within Shutter Lake. Her death was no accident, but any clues have long since disappeared. Abby needs Wade’s expertise to find justice. But being close to the man who once broke her heart could reveal secrets best left buried…Point of Disappearance By Carol Ericson A monster is stalking the woods… Finding human remains isn’t something forest ranger Tate Mitchell ever expected. Nor is the appearance of gorgeous Blanca Lopez. The FBI agent is on the island to solve a cold case involving a boy’s disappearance. A case Tate has tried very hard to forget. Yet when another boy vanishes, Tate and Blanca must put aside their mutual attraction and find answers. But will they lie in Tate’s memories…?

There's a serial killer on the loose… Getting laid up with a broken ankle and placed on leave could not have happened at a worse time for Detective Sydney Shepherd. Enter private investigator Trent Gannon, who believes her current investigation dovetails with his cold case. Despite a complex past, Sydney and Trent agree to shelve their undeniable attraction and team up when there’s another victim. As all indications point to Sydney’s next-door neighbour as the prime suspect, will Sydney and Trent be the next casualties? Why is he really back? Heath Bradford never expressed his attraction to loner Willow Sands back in high school. Now that he’s returned to Dead Falls, supposedly to broker a land deal, Willow views him as the enemy. Fiercely protective of the island’s ecosystem, she’s an obstacle to his development project. But Heath’s true purpose for returning is to solve a mystery that’s haunted him for years. Then Willow’s neighbor is killed, and she becomes the target of a series of attacks. And protecting the woman he still yearns for becomes his only purpose.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.SLEEPWALKING WITH DANGERThe murder of security expert Jack King''s girlfriend has haunted him for fifteen years. Returning to Pine Lake, Texas, where the townsfolk still consider him suspect, might not be the smartest move, but a killer seems to be holding up a mirror to his past. The same witness to this new murder was also present the night Jack''s girlfriend dieds…but both times, she was sound asleep…Sleepwalking has gotten Olive Belmont into some sticky situations. Being the witness to both murders may have put her on the killer''s list. Even so, she doesn''t think the killer is Jack and is willing to help him. But will putting his past to rest ease her mind or leave her with even greater nightmares?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.The first secret is personal. The second one is a killer… The trip with old friends to Whispering Springs should have been a happy reunion. Yet former army ranger Dylan Burkhart suspects there''s something darker at play. It doesn''t take long before a game of anonymous secret-telling stirs the embers of a decade-old tragedy. A time when Dylan and Ava North stole a night of passion…and one of their friends died.Then Ava stumbles upon a written confession of murder. Unable to trust anyone else, Ava and Dylan must confront the truth of that terrible night–and their hidden attraction for each other. Now their reunion has turned into a reckoning. They must find which of their friends is a killer…and fight for their lives and their love.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A DEMON WARRIOR AND HIS ANGEL SAVIORDeep in the most remote Central American jungle, mercenary Jon Lassiter found solitude if not solace. He was trained to be a supersoldier and wasn''t in the market to protect anything other than his own interests. But when Melanie Stark penetrated his personal domain…he had to come out of the shadows to save her from herself.Determined to recover her past, Melanie had to reveal her darkest secret to Jon. In doing so she faced an even more confounding mystery…one of the heart. How could she be falling for her dark guardian? With evil forces closing in, they''d have to face a devil in the flesh to discover an unspeakable plot of horror.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.HE WAS THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY MALEThe kind a small-town girl like Marly Jessop had rarely–if ever–seen in the flesh. Deacon Cage arrived in Mission Creek, Texas, like a specter in the night, stealthy and secretive. And his ability to stir Marly''s feminine senses was like no other man''s….But she didn''t have time for female fantasies. As local deputy, Marly had her hands full with a rash of suspicious suicides. Could there be a link between them and the killer Deacon came to catch? And would Marly survive her run-in with the desirable Deacon?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A MAN WITH NO PASTAn accident had robbed supersoldier Zac Riley of his memory. But the covert organization Project Phoenix made sure he recalled his training. He alone could complete a vital mission…Dedicated to deprogramming Project Phoenix''s soldiers, Camille Somersby had been successful with all but one man–Zac. Amidst deception and desire, Zac and Camille find themselves falling in love all over again and under siege from quantum forces.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.WAS IT LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT…Anna Sebastian wanted desperately to learn about the stranger whose transplanted heart beat within her chest…particularly once the erotic dreams and deathly silent late-night calls began. But when her journey brought her face-to-face with her darkly handsome fantasy lover, she debated whether to divulge the truth. For brooding widower Ben Porter was rumored to have murdered the wife whose tragic end had given Anna a precious second chance….OR SOMETHING EVEN MORE DANGEROUS?A former cop, Ben knew that Anna harbored secrets, just as he knew they would become lovers. But Anna’s sudden appearance aroused more than his guarded heart and urge to protect. It awakened a dormant killer who’d chosen now to strike again….

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.AN OIL FORTUNE AND AN ILL-FATED HEIRAsh Corbett had been gone for twelve years. And now he was back in Jacob’s Pass, Texas, as brash and as beautiful as ever. But something about him wasn’t right. His family knew it…Emma Novick knew it. And what would take DNA typing precious time to reveal, Emma had only to look in his eyes and sample one kiss to know for sure.As a child, Emma would watch the grand Corbett parties through the windows and from the trees, catching only glimpses of the gowns and glamour inside. She was the gardener’s daughter, not the sort of girl Ash would ever be attracted to. He was educated and well-bred, the kind of man who commanded respect wherever he went. But he and Emma shared secrets that only intensified over the years. Even though they were little more than strangers now, the passion between them burned strong still. But someone knew about them and would use their forbidden past to forge a new future…without Ash.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Rae Cavanaugh would do anything to find her kin.Even join forces with Tom Brannon.The disappearance of Rae Cavanaugh''s sister rocked the community of Echo Lake. So when Rae''s niece mysteriously goes missing fifteen years later, county sheriff Tom Brannon is determined to find her. But as the electricity between the two sparks, Rae soon discovers–despite her misgivings–that Tom is the only one she can trust…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Something strange is going on at Echo Lake.Detective Adam Thayer is devastated when he arrives too late to save his friend who had called for help. But a series of obscure clues brings Adam to coroner Nikki Dresden, who''s eager to determine if one of the town''s most beloved citizens was murdered. Now they must work together to unravel a deadly web of lies and greed…or die trying.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the An Echo Lake Novel series by Amanda Stevens :Book 1: Without a Trace Book 2: A Desperate Search Book 3: Someone Is Watching

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.How can she remember the night she desperately wants to forget? Radio host Ellie Brannon fears the return of the monster who abducted her and two of her friends from the Ruins…and left her for dead. Fifteen years later, Special Agent Sam Reece reopens the cold case when new evidence comes to light about one of the victims. Ellie must trust Sam completely to have any chance of discovering the truth—especially since the gaps in her memory left them with few leads. But is someone luring Ellie into a terrifying return to the scene of the crime? For fans of thrillers with:cold caseabductionamnesiaFrom Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.HARBORING DESIREHaunted by a traumatic past, Carrie Bishop exiled herself on the shadowy Cape Diablo island in search of the truth. She never expected to cross paths with a steely-eyed stranger as she combed a crumbling Spanish villa for clues. Nick Draco was as primitive and dangerous as the land he inhabited…and yet his magnetic presence awakened a breathless yearning inside her. An intense premonition of evil on the island left her chilled to the bone, but when they unearthed a menacing thirty-year-old mystery lurking within the estate’s dilapidated walls, it was in Nick’s arms where Carrie sought protection…and succumbed to seduction. Now, nothing could prepare either of them for the sinister revelations that were about to engulf Cape Diablo….

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.INHIBITED AGENT TURNED WANTON WOMANSpecial Agent Prudence Dunlop was anxious to leave her desk job and get out in the field, but her all-too handsome boss, John Cahill, denied each request she made. So when the opportunity to catch a cunning serial killer arose, Pru would do anything to prove herself. She’d even strip off her plain Jane persona and pose as a seductive temptress in the hopes of luring out the murderer. Instead, she unleashed an even more dangerous scenario between her and her boss. Though taking on the elusive killer threatened her life, would falling in love with John be the greatest risk of all?