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She knows what she saw… Detective Jack McTavish can’t afford another slipup. So when artist Greta Renault claims to have witnessed a murder without a shred of evidence, he’s tempted to walk. Except his instinct propels him to pursue this case. Soon, not only is his job on the line, but Greta's life is, too…and only Jack can keep her safe.

He must go undercover to save her life After tragedy strikes, chef Tatum Colton buries herself in her job. When Detective Cruz Medina claims criminals are using Tatum’s restaurant as a front for nefarious activities he needs her help. But undercover as her sous-chef, puts them both in the line of fire. Can Cruz protect Tatum and their growing bond?

A woman dedicated to helping others is now in need of rescue As a witness to a prison bus crash, Dr Ashley McTavish is only concerned with saving lives. But when she’s taken hostage, her own life is threatened. Ashley is undeniably attracted to her sole protector, a convict called Lucky. But when Lucky’s true identity as an undercover agent is revealed, he and Ashley must flee for their lives. Can they protect one another as feelings grow and danger looms?

Proving himself means saving her life As an ex-con, Private Investigator Jason has ignored his attraction to Kyla, not wanting his past to drag down the up-and-coming attorney. But his missing person’s case and her investigation into a friend’s murder have connections that require joining forces. As they’re lured deep into a shadowy underworld, proving himself means unravelling dangerous mysteries and keeping Kyla alive.

They’re gambling with their lives… On the run from a murder charge, Riordan Malloy is saved from drowning by Darcy Ford. The mysterious man has no memory of his identity or his secret past. He only knows that he’s endangering Darcy. When all clues lead the unlikely pair to a Vegas casino, they must fight to stay alive—and fall in love—against all odds.

A lethal attraction… Detective Lana Tate’s convinced there’s only one man who can help untangle her husband’s mysterious death: Agent Eamon Quinn—an old friend who will stop at nothing to find the truth. Lara was the once-favourite colleague he’d secretly pined for. But as their long-buried attraction bursts into flame, so does the danger…

Falling in love isn't part of the job… Vivian Maylor is Detective Nate Colton’s key witness – and the most enticing woman he’s ever met. His determination to keep their relationship purely professional falls apart after an attempt on her life almost succeeds. But when he finds out Vivian might have a connection to a bigger case, the attempts on her life become more frequent. Will they survive long enough to explore more than their instant attraction?

Resolute Investigation By Leslie Marshman His childhood crush is in danger believes that she’s innocent—and not just because he’s had a crush on her since they were teenagers. As they work together to find the real killer, Adam realises that he might have another chance with Rachel…if she trusts him to protect her, and if he can trust her with his heart.Deadly Vegas EscapadeBy Anna J. Stewart They’re gambling with their lives… On the run from a murder charge, Riordan Malloy is saved from drowning by Darcy Ford. The mysterious man has no memory of his identity or his secret past. He only knows that he’s endangering Darcy. When all clues lead the unlikely pair to a Vegas casino, they must fight to stay alive—and fall in love—against all odds.

Sharp EvidenceBy Julie Miller History is repeating itself… Discovering a bloody knife from two unsolved murders reunites theatre professor Reese Atkinson with criminalist Jackson Dobbs. And the murder victims? Jackson’s own parents! But the shy, orphaned boy from her childhood is now an army veteran and fierce protector…of the evidence and of Reese. But who is weaving a deadly web that not only threatens their reunion…but their lives?A Detective’s Deadly SecretsBy Anna J. Stewarts A lethal attraction… Detective Lana Tate’s convinced there’s only one man who can help untangle her husband’s mysterious death: Agent Eamon Quinn—an old friend who will stop at nothing to find the truth. Lara was the once-favourite colleague he’d secretly pined for. But as their long-buried attraction bursts into flame, so does the danger…

Can people truly change? Two things keep Holly Campbell grounded: her precocious son and preserving her forty-year-old family diner in the face of expansion and change. She doesn''t need a blast from the past like Luke Saxon, who''s back in Butterfly Harbor after more than a decade away. The hard-luck kid who nearly destroyed her family, leaving her to pick up the pieces, is taking over as sheriff. She can''t trust him, even if Luke''s ideas for the town''s upcoming anniversary seem to show he''s trying to give back to their community. Has Butterfly Harbor found its unlikely savior? And has the widowed single mother finally found a man she can believe in, rely on…and love?

A journalist and a sexy detective team up to catch a serial killer in USA TODAY bestseller Anna J. Stewart's new romance! Haunted by the death of her childhood friend, journalist Eden St. Claire has dedicated her life to catching serial killers—and she’s always done so alone. But when the lethal murderer Eden is tracking puts her in danger’s crosshairs, she agrees to accept protection from longtime friend Detective Cole Delaney.Cole has secretly carried a torch for Eden for years. She might not want to let anybody in, but the thought of losing her is unbearable. Passions flare as the threats both intensify. Can Cole convince Eden to break her own rule to never fall in love…before the killer snuffs out their happily-ever-after?

Can people truly change? Two things keep Holly Campbell grounded: her precocious son and preserving her forty-year-old family diner in the face of expansion and change. She doesn't need a blast from the past like Luke Saxon, who's back in Butterfly Harbor after more than a decade away. The hard-luck kid who nearly destroyed her family, leaving her to pick up the pieces, is taking over as sheriff. She can't trust him, even if Luke's ideas for the town's upcoming anniversary seem to show he's trying to give back to their community. Has Butterfly Harbor found its unlikely savior? And has the widowed single mother finally found a man she can believe in, rely on…and love?

From the frying pan… Abby Manning has to take home first prize in an amateur cooking competition to save her town’s landmark inn—and longtime home for her ailing grandmother. Too bad the Butterfly Harbor innkeeper is a complete disaster in the kitchen. Undeterred, Abby asks her latest guest to teach her the basics.A family tragedy and ensuing scandal derailed Jason Corwin’s high-profile career. But is the gifted celebrity chef going to let one mistake define the rest of his life? Add in a generous helping of mutual attraction and another burgeoning scandal, and it could be a recipe for star-crossed romance…or disaster, especially if a win for Abby costs Jason his professional future.

In this Honor Bound romance, a perilous change of heart looms for two former lovers…Exactly why should P.I. Vince Sutton take his ex-wife's case? Because she, assistant district attorney Simone Armstrong, put his brother in jail? Because the ambitious spitfire still drives him crazy? No, he'll take it because "The Avenging Angel" makes him a deal he can't refuse. Sparks fly when Vince works all-too-closely with Simone to locate her missing key witness…but in the process, they are drawn into a cold case. As much as he tries, Vince can’t deny that he’s never gotten over beautiful Simone, but can he admit his feelings to her—and himself? And can he save her from the danger that's heading their way?

A childhood terror rears its ugly head in USA Today bestseller Anna J. Stewart's latest Honor Bound romance.Psychologist Allie Hollister is still haunted by the unsolved death of her childhood best friend. She never expects her past to meet her present when a young patient is abducted and this cold case is reopened. Allie knows she shouldn’t get involved, but the child’s uncle, firefighter Max Kellan, needs her as much as she needs him.Once, Max simply wanted to put his past to rest; now he demands nothing short of justice. While he and secretive, sexy Allie track a lethal criminal, their chemistry is an undeniable adrenaline rush. Attraction will be put to the test when they confront their most dangerous threat yet: the truth.

Doesn’t she know she can trust him with anything?To Butterfly Harbor deputy sheriff Fletcher Bradley, Paige Cooper is a mystery he’s dying to solve. Ever since the single mother and her equally irresistible young daughter showed up, life in his California town has changed for the better. Fletch isn’t sure what Paige is running from; he only knows she’s keeping some pretty serious secrets. Yet here she is, already a vital part of the community and working with him to crack a series of recent break-ins. Paige has to trust someone sometime. Why not Fletch? Doesn’t she know that she belongs here—with him?

He never relied on anyone but himself… But he needs her now! Butterfly Harbor deputy Matt Knight wants two things: to date Lori Bradley and the chance to adopt Kyle, a troubled teen. Wounded in Afghanistan, Matt knows he can't move forward anchored to the past. But once he regains the guarded hotel manager's trust, will his need to protect those he loves cost him a future with this extraordinary woman?

His family's honour is at stake… And she holds the key Calliope Jones is the most vocal objector to Xander Costas and his design for the butterfly sanctuary that he hopes will save his family’s architectural firm. Can Calliope convince Xander to listen to his heart to see what the town – and he – really needs…

A mysterious woman… And a killer on the lose When he finds a half-dead woman stranded in his barn, rancher Leo Slattery feels his blood run cold. Though she can't remember who she is, she insists someone is trying to kill her. Leo brings her into his home and helps her heal. As they begin to solve the mystery of Jane Doe’s identity, a would-be killer works to eliminate her—forever.

She's pushed everyone away……but is he her forever?Ex-soldier Kendall craves solitude after a heartbreaking accident, and she finds it in the small town of Butterfly Harbor. That’s until handsome writer Hunter MacBride moves into town with his orphaned niece, Phoebe. Their arrival triggers painful memories for Kendall of the family and life she lost—but Hunter also shows her the promise of a life she could still have, if she’s prepared to take the risk…

A journalist and a sexy detective team up to catch a serial killer in this romantic suspense mystery from a USA Today–bestselling author.Haunted by the death of her childhood friend, journalist Eden St. Claire has dedicated her life to catching serial killers—and she''s always done so alone. But when the lethal murderer she is tracking puts her in danger''s crosshairs, she agrees to accept protection from longtime friend Detective Cole Delaney.Cole has secretly carried a torch for Eden for years. She might not want to let anybody in, but the thought of losing her is unbearable. Passions flare as the threats intensify. Can Cole convince Eden to break her own rule to never fall in love . . . before the killer snuffs out their happily-ever-after?"Page-turning . . . a pitch-perfect blend of romance and suspense. With a smart, engaging heroine and a sexy cop hero, what''s not to love? Fun and suspenseful, More Than a Lawman rocks." —Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author

Now a Harlequin Movie, Christmas Recipe for Romance!From the frying pan… Abby Manning has to take home first prize in an amateur cooking competition to save her town''s landmark inn—and longtime home for her ailing grandmother. Too bad the Butterfly Harbor innkeeper is a complete disaster in the kitchen. Undeterred, Abby asks her latest guest to teach her the basics.  A family tragedy and ensuing scandal derailed Jason Corwin''s high-profile career. But is the gifted celebrity chef going to let one mistake define the rest of his life? Add in a generous helping of mutual attraction and another burgeoning scandal, and it could be a recipe for star-crossed romance…or disaster, especially if a win for Abby costs Jason his professional future.

A little girl sets out to get herself a new father and build a family in this wholesome romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Doesn''t she know she can trust him with anything?To Butterfly Harbor deputy sheriff Fletcher Bradley, Paige Cooper is a mystery he''s dying to solve. Ever since the single mother and her equally irresistible young daughter showed up, life in his California town has changed for the better. Fletch isn''t sure what Paige is running from; he only knows she''s keeping some pretty serious secrets. Yet here she is, already a vital part of the community and working with him to crack a series of recent break-ins. Paige has to trust someone sometime. Why not Fletch? Doesn''t she know that she belongs here—with him?Praise for A Dad for Charlie"As an avid reader I always enjoy finding an author whose books I have not read, and Anna J Stewart''s A Dad for Charlie was no exception. I now plan to read previous books in the Butterfly Harbor series. . . . I highly recommend picking up a copy." —Harlequin Junkies"I . . . recommend this book for anyone who loves a bit of mystery, adorable little girls, treasure, and a mom who''s willing to do anything to protect her child." —Night Owl Romance

USA Today–Bestselling Author: The marriage of a P.I. and a prosecutor is totally over—but that may change when they team up for a dangerous case . . .Exactly why should P.I. Vince Sutton take his ex-wife''s case? Because she, assistant district attorney Simone Armstrong, put his brother in jail? Because the ambitious spitfire still drives him crazy? No, he''ll take it because "The Avenging Angel" makes him a deal he can''t refuse . . .Sparks fly when Vince works all-too-closely with Simone to locate her missing key witness . . . but in the process, they are drawn into a cold case. As much as he tries, Vince can''t deny that he''s never gotten over beautiful Simone, but can he admit his feelings to her—and to himself? And can he save her from the danger that''s heading their way?"Stewart does a wonderful job of creating romantic and sexual tension within a stellar crime story. The plot is intelligent and the story is fast paced with plenty of twists." —Night Owl Reviews

Opposites attract when a city dweller comes to a small town and falls in love with a local woman in this sweet romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.His family''s honor is at stake . . . And she holds the keyCalliope Jones, Butterfly Harbor''s free-spirited organic farmer, is the most vocal objector to Xander Costas and his design for the butterfly sanctuary that he hopes will save his family''s architectural firm. Strangely, it''s Calliope who shows him what the town, and he, really need. Calliope makes Xander listen with his heart. And soon his heart may be telling him to stay with this extraordinary woman!

She''s pushed everyone away… …but is he her forever? Ex-soldier Kendall craves solitude after a heartbreaking accident, and she finds it in the small town of Butterfly Harbor. That''s until handsome writer Hunter MacBride moves into town with his orphaned niece, Phoebe. Their arrival triggers painful memories for Kendall of the family and life she lost—but Hunter also shows her the promise of a life she could still have, if she''s prepared to take the risk…