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A Christmas escape… Once a bad boy, always a bad boy. At least that's what Candace Baker tells herself after being scorned by fellow bodyguard Garek Kozminski. Her hot co-worker has been faking his criminal comeback to bring down a mobster. But when a curious Candace almost blows his cover, Garek must come clean to her—risking both their lives.· On the cusp of early retirement, covert agent Mike Becker is given one final assignment: babysit a single mother with a reputation for coming up with conspiracy theories. Except the bullets flying Claire Chadwick's way are real. Now Mike will do anything to protect her and her son… and uncover the truth.· Harry Lockhart’s military expertise couldn’t stop the events that killed his team and left him injured. Only Daisy Gunderson—a pen pal he’d never met—and her kind letters helped him survive. But when they meet, danger strikes. A stalker named Secret Santa is targeting the kind-hearted teacher…and the pranks are growing deadly.

The Complete Christmas Collection brought to you by Mills & Boon Including the titles:A TROPICAL CHRISTMAS ESCAPEHOT WINTER NIGHTSCOVERT CHRISTMASA CHRISTMAS BRIDEA REGENCY CHRISTMAS NIGHTA REGENCY CHRISTMAS NIGHT12 DAYS OF PASSIONMISTLETOE KISSESSNOWFLAKES AND SEDUCTIONSECOND CHANCE CHRISTMASONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS NIGHTCHRISTMAS KISSES IN THE SNOWSNOWKISSEDREGENCY CHRISTMAS SCANDALSTHEIR CHRISTMAS SURPRISE

Her computer is her greatest weapon. When Gray Prescott asks hacker, and ex-girlfriend, Jerrica West to use her skills to locate his missing Delta Force leader, neither expect the danger that awaits them. Soon Jerrica must put her faith in the man she left once before, and might be forced to walk away from all over again…

She’s seen too much to survive. Minutes before her wedding, April Hart learns her fiancé is a drug lord. Now the only person she can trust is a man from her past—border patrol agent Clay Archer. Two years ago April left Clay at the altar. This time, Clay is determined to guard April—and his heart. Until past secrets start to surface…

With a baby suddenly in his care, He'll need all the help he can get. When Nash Dillon's finds a baby on his doorstep, Emily Lang, an undercover investigator posing as a nanny, comes to his rescue. But once he discovers why Emily is really there–and that both her and the baby's life are in danger–he must use every skill in his arsenal to keep them out of harm's way.

What does she know? Amnesiac Jane Doe agrees to let Border Patrol Agent Rob Valdez help unravel the mystery of her identity. They never expected they'd uncover ties to a dangerous criminal—and find an undeniable attraction to each other. But someone will go to deadly lengths to keep Jane quiet before she remembers everything…

They've been warned to stay away To halt construction on Yaqui land, ranger Jolene Nighthawk plants damning evidence. But she's caught by her ex Sam Cross, a border patrol agent with his own interest in the land… There may be bodies beneath the desert. But as Jolene and Sam investigate, they find that theirs may be the next bodies hidden in the Arizona sand.

Two women dead…with the same ID? Agent Aria Calletti is determined to find out why women are turning up dead—especially since an infant was left at the most recent crime scene. Fortunately, the baby’s uncle, Grayson Rhodes, is also intent on discovering the truth following the disappearance of his half-sister. But can they take down a formidable drugs kingpin?

With a killer on the loose, secrets get you killed. Detective Jake McAllister isn’t aware Kyra Chase is connected to a twenty-year-old unsolved murder. He sees his new case partner only as an unwelcome distraction. But with the body count rising, they’ll need to trust each other to help them catch a killer who seems to know more about Kyra than Jake does.

She ran…but not far or fast enough. Therapist Kyra Chase fights for victims and their families. But has her own tragic secret: the unsolved murder of her mother. When a new threat terrorizes the city detective Jake McAllister has to help his partner solve crimes in both the past and present before Kyra becomes the victim in a chilling vendetta of violence that’s far from over…

This time, it’s personal. Decades after The Player’s infamous murder spree, a third copycat killer terrorizes LA. Detective Jake McAllister and victim advocate Kyra Chase launch a risky dark web investigation—complicating their relationship and exposing their troubled pasts. But when the copycat kidnaps Jake’s daughter, Kyra defies her partner to lay her life on the line. Just one chilling question remains: Is The Player back?

Can they outplay ‘The Player’? When a copycat killer strikes, Detective Jake McAllister and Kyra Chase race to find the mastermind behind L.A.'s serial murders. Now there's a new lead, but to protect the woman he loves, Jake must reveal a crucial secret about Kyra's past—the real reason ‘The Player’ wants her dead…

Truth hurts… so does love When Kayla Larimer's investigation into a US senator's missing daughter leads her to a cult, a murder and lieutenant Dylan Holton she’s determined to ditch Dylan. But then a kidnapping attempt on Kayla coincides with the disappearance of the senator who hired her. Now these two opposites must fight a faceless enemy—and their growing attraction—to bring a killer to justice.·PI Chris Colton knows what it's like to be separated from family. So when a kindly older couple hires him to find their son's widow who ran off with her twin toddlers, Chris won't rest until Holly McCay is found. But he quickly discovers that his employers have sinister motives for wanting to find Holly. And they'll eliminate anyone standing in their way…·When an unstable patient opens fire on Ava Whitman's lab, only a bulletproof window and agent Max Duvall stand between her and certain death. Max vows to prevent the covert ops agency behind the shooting from killing the one witness left standing, Ava. Now on the run and running out of time, Max has to use every bit of willpower to save Ava… and not give in to desire.

The Christmas in Paradise collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:A TROPICAL CHRISTMAS ESCAPEHOT WINTER NIGHTSCOVERT CHRISTMASA CHRISTMAS BRIDEA CHRISTMAS NIGHT WITH CONSEQUENCES

His sister is missing and only one person can help Cade Larson needs fingerprint expert Lori to help track down his missing sister. But he can’t deny the sparks still between them…nor the secret Lori is keeping. When fingerprints link Cade’s sister to another missing woman—and a potentially nefarious treatment centre—Lori volunteers to go undercover. Will their dangerous plan bring a predator to justice or tragically end their reunion?

Trusting a woman who knows too much… Detective Denver Holt doesn’t know what to make of true crime blogger Ashlynn Hughes—no matter how attracted he is to her. The stubborn writer has inside information that can help him crack his biggest murder case yet. But as anonymous tips carry them further into danger, Denver wonders if he can keep a target off Ashlynn’s back…or if she’ll be silenced for good.

Trusting each other is their only chance… LAPD detective Jane Falco is investigating a recent murder and doesn’t need FBI agent Tim Ruskin back in her life to complicate the investigation. There are still sparks between them, but to stop a vicious human trafficking ring, Jane and Tim must learn to trust each other to survive…

The Heroes in Hot Pursuit Collection from Mills and Boon Including the titles:Heroes in Hot Pursuit: Running ScaredHeroes in Hot Pursuit: Second Chance OperationHeroes in Hot Pursuit: Line of DutyHeroes in Hot Pursuit: Love Under FireHeroes in Hot Pursuit: Romance on the RunHeroes in Hot Pursuit: Sworn Protector

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

Putting it all on the line Vincente Delaney has finally found his girlfriend, Beth, who disappeared a year and a half ago. But he’s shocked to discover someone with her: their child, a little girl he never knew about! Once upon a time, lone wolf Vincente never expected forever with Beth, but now he must put everything on the line to protect her and their family.•As if the Timberline Trio cold case isn't already difficult for FBI agent Duke Harper, he runs into the TV reporter who loved and betrayed him–beautiful Beth St. Regis. Duke quickly concludes she's not after a sensational story, she's there to solve the haunting mystery of who she really is. But all her questions unleash a killer and Duke must step up to protect her when she becomes a target.•When he discovers his patients' are under siege, Dr Paul Reilly can only turn to one person: Simone Black. As the former lovers work together to track down the killer they rediscover unexpected feelings for one another…but their enemy will stop at nothing to keep them apart.

Too dangerous to trust? Martine Broussard has never forgotten the terrible night years ago that drove her and her best friends apart. Now a vengeful someone is brutally killing each woman involved. Martine has one chance at survival, enlisting the help of detective Jimmy – the one person she distrusts most! And the passion flaring between them is anything but safe…•Branded a traitor, Rikki Taylor is in the sights of sniper Quinn McBride’s rifle. Yet the navy SEAL knows this woman intimately, and there’s no way she’d betray her country…or him. Discovering her real secrets can wait – first, they must make it out alive!•Paige Riddell never expects her relaxing hike to end in gunfire or in Rob Allerton’s strong arms. The handsome agent arrested her troubled brother years ago. But when Rob becomes her live-in bodyguard, Paige can’t help falling for her very own enemy…

Seductive stories from your favourite trope! Including the titles:Trusting the EnemyIt’s only BusinessLove, Honour and BetrayBusiness to PleasureChallenging her EnemyConsequence of their Mistrust

Billionaire bosses AND enemies-to-lovers…sign me up! Including the titles:Calling the ShotsThe Ex AppealThe DealThe Boss’ BabyBoardroom AnticsUp Close and PersonalTrusting the EnemyIt’s only BusinessLove, Honour and BetrayBusiness to PleasureChallenging her EnemyConsequence of their Mistrust

He wants his missing sister, and she needs her escaped witness… All the years Detective Billy Crouch has searched for his missing sister, she’s been in witness protection. Now she’s fled…with criminals in pursuit. And US marshal Mia Romano must locate her before it’s too late. They join forces, but the searing attraction Mia and Billy share may prove to be a distraction they can’t afford.

Life or death FBI agent Ash Stryker would never speed-date. But that’s where he tracks down Claire Molenski, a computer programmer suspected of selling government information. When he rescues her from a kidnapping, he realises that she’s innocent, but also that the only way to protect her is to pose as her boyfriend. But will the pair survive long enough to find out how much of an act their relationship is?•Savannah Martell has no memory of how she ended up next to her womaniser ex-husband's dead body. Facing too many unanswerable questions, she turns to Connor Wells. Years ago, their romance burned hot and deep, and even now their flame still lingers. But when the death count rises and evidence leads back to Savannah, will Connor still provide an alibi for the woman he never stopped loving?•Carly Valentine never expected that she would have to pretend to be someone’s girlfriend, but when Ivan Mostek’s visit to Kansas City enrages his fiercest enemies, it’s the only way to keep him safe. Suddenly, the experienced cop is faced with a mission like none she has ever trained for. One in which fake feelings could turn into something all too real.

Can they stop a killer targeting their hometown? Child psychologist Hannah Maddox’s father once helped send the man she loved to prison. Now Jed Swain is free and back on Dead Falls Island to clear his name. Until his accuser is murdered and Jed becomes the prime suspect. Hannah knows that Jed is innocent, and before long, so do the locals. But when another single mother is found dead, Hannah must convince Jed to trust her before a killer turns towards them…

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…?

Can the new sheriff protect them both? Astrid Mitchell’s abusive ex-husband showed her the dark side of law enforcement, so she has every reason to distrust Sheriff West Chandler. But they're going to have to work as a team to find the drug dealers targeting her young son. Soon, West's investigation is only strengthened by Astrid's knowledge of Dead Falls Island. Their attraction is on the horizon…but first they need to keep her child safe.