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They’re tracking a kidnapper But will they be the next targets? After an ambush during a mountain hike, Zoe Pratt ends up shoved off the mountain and her friend kidnapped. Enigmatic search and rescue volunteer Jack Monroe tracks Zoe with the help of his K-9 partner, Romeo, but as the only witness to the attack, she’s far from safe. With Jack’s help, can she find her friend and take down her would-be killer?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.GUARDING THE WITNESSWhen Cassie McBride discovers a dead body in a rental cabin, she quickly becomes the killer''s next target. Now the upbeat, chatty property manager is under the personal protection of police chief Nate Walsh–the living embodiment of the strong, silent type. Nate''s tragic past has taught him that a cop falling for a pretty witness can lead to disaster. Dogged at every turn by the murderer, Nate must stay focused and not let his growing feelings for Cassie interfere with his duty. If there''s any hope for Cassie–or a future for them–it''s going to take all Nate''s skill to not only keep her safe…but to keep her alive.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.MARKED FOR MURDERA search-and-rescue mission turns deadly when Dr. Kyle Spencer is nearly killed by an assailant in the mountains. And when EMT Maddie McBride saves the doctor just in time, they''re both targeted–but no one knows why. One thing''s clear, though–from the moment Maddie finds Echo Mountain''s most eligible bachelor left for dead, she can''t stop thinking about him. But she''s always been wary of the town''s Dr. Dreamboat. And Spence''s scarred heart''s been shuttered since a childhood tragedy. As someone stalks the injured doctor''s every move, though, Spence realizes that he needs the determined Maddie in his corner. However, he can''t be sure their partnership will be enough to save them…especially against a seemingly all-knowing foe who''s got them both in his deadly sights.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.SHIELDING THE BABYAfter someone kills her friend, Jenna North flees with the woman''s baby, determined to do whatever it takes to keep little Eli safe. And when undercover FBI agent Matthew Weller comes to her aid, she must accept his help–but she''s not sure she can trust him. Though Matt''s under strict orders to complete his assignment and take down a money-laundering operation, he must protect Jenna and the little boy. Even if it means blowing his cover and risking his job. And in a showdown against dirty cops, the most important mission of his career–saving the woman and child he''s falling for–is also the hardest.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.FIGHTING TO SURVIVENia Sharpe never expected to get caught in the crosshairs of a drug war. But with the return of her criminal brother, her life is suddenly on the line. Thankfully, her handsome boss, Aiden McBride, is there when she needs him most. Nia knows Aiden is still reeling from his past, so when the war vet steps in to keep her safe, Nia is touched by his heroic actions. Now staying ahead of the bad guys is their best chance of surviving. But watching Aiden fight for her–for them–gives her hope that they could share more than just this deadly situation. Perhaps they could share a future…Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.SECRETS OF THE MOUNTAINIt took just one look in Quinn Donovan''s eyes and Wilhelma "Billie" Bronson knew the search and rescue volunteer had saved her life. Again. But this time her fall down a mountain was no accident. It seemed her past had come back to haunt her, and trusting Quinn to protect her was the best way to stay alive. Before long, though, old feelings resurfaced, and being around him became more challenging than figuring out who wanted to hurt her. And why they''d stop at nothing to spoil any possible future with Quinn.Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.FATAL CHRISTMASFBI agent Sara Vaughn believes a group of pharmaceutical businessmen are engineering drugs with deadly results. Her boss won''t approve a sting operation, so she goes rogue–following the suspects on a hike in the Cascade Mountains to record evidence. But when Sara witnesses them murder one of their own, they target her. Saved by a handsome volunteer mountain rescue worker, Sara at first suspects Will Rankin is another bad guy hunting her. But when the widowed father of two risks everything to save her, she knows that Will is all that''s standing between her and seeing Christmas morning.Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator."No one''s going to hurt you."When he finds Nicole Harris cowering in a closet–a terrified witness to murder–Detective Alex Donovan''s only priority is keeping the beautiful redhead alive. But Nicole is harboring a deep, dark secret–a childhood trauma that stops her from counting on anyone. Haunted by the violence in his own past, Alex knows he shouldn''t get personally involved, but his own feelings blindside him. With a killer targeting Nicole as his next victim, Alex''s toughest road is still ahead. Somehow, he''s got to convince her to trust him with her life…and her heart.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.DIAGNOSIS: AMNESIAA man has been shot and left for dead on Echo Mountain, and Search and Rescue K-9 handler Breanna McBride wants answers. With no memory, all the injured man can recall is that his first name is Scott, and that someone wants him silenced. Scott knows better than to depend on strangers, yet he finds himself falling for his captivating protector. And although Breanna won''t rest until she helps him piece together the rest of his past, she vows to ignore the attraction between them. But as they close in on the truth, she becomes the killer''s next target. Now the pursuers will stop at nothing to ensure the pair is six feet under by Christmas.Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Running for her life–and for a child''s safetyA riveting The Baby Protectors novelWhen gunshots echo through the baby monitor, nanny Carly Winslow acts fast, fleeing with seven-month-old Mia. Help comes suspiciously soon in the form of Brody "Whit" Whittaker, who says he''s Mia''s uncle–and a policeman. If he''s lying, he could be one of the attackers. And if he''s really a cop…what will he do after he uncovers her troubled past?

High-stakes secrets heat up the season in two suspenseful novels from the author of the Roads to Danger series and the author of the Echo Mountain books.High Speed Holiday by Katy LeeAfter Ian Stone discovers he was kidnapped when he was a baby, he visits his "family''s" hometown—and is shot at. He''s convinced the Spencers don''t want their long-lost brother, Luke, to return and claim his inheritance. Chief of police Sylvie Laurent is skeptical of Ian''s story, but they''ll have to work together if they want to uncover the truth.Christmas Undercover by Hope WhiteFBI agent Sara Vaughn believes corrupt businessmen are engineering drugs with deadly results. Following the suspects into the Cascade Mountains, Sara witnesses them murder one of their own and she''s targeted. Saved by mountain rescue worker Will Rankin, Sara at first suspects he''s one of the bad guys. But when Will risks everything to save her, she knows that he''s all that''s standing between her and seeing Christmas morning.

Hot on a killer’s trailTrained to Defend by Christy BarrittFramed for her boss’s murder, Sarah Peterson is on the run—with only her boss’s loyal husky, Buzz, for protection. To clear her name and keep her safe, she must rely on her ex-fiancé, former detective Colton Hawk. The police aren’t the only ones searching for Sarah and the brave dog…the real killer is on the hunt, determined to silence them for good.Mountain Hostage by Hope WhiteAfter an ambush during a mountain hike, Zoe Pratt ends up shoved off the mountain and her friend kidnapped. Enigmatic search-and-rescue volunteer Jack Monroe tracks Zoe with the help of his K-9 partner, Romeo, but as the only witness to the attack, she’s far from safe. With Jack’s help, can she find her friend and take down her would-be killer?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Christy Barritt

Trapped in the mountains with a killer…Can they get out alive?After nearly drowning in a remote Montana river, Dr. Brianna Wilkes can''t remember how she got there—or why someone''s trying to hurt her. But her rescuer, Jacob Rush, won''t let her face this danger alone. When hiding Brie puts Jacob and his daughter in the path of killers, can they survive the wilderness and a killer who wants Brie silenced?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Boulder Creek RanchBook 1: Wilderness Hideout

Rescuing a stranger... Could get her killed. Discovering a wounded man on a mountain trail, Rose Rogers and her precocious search and rescue dog, Oscar, must get him to safety especially when bullets start flying their way. Only, guarding army veteran Noah Greene from the hidden gunmen lands her right in the middle of a manhunt. With targets now on both of their backs, outrunning danger could be beyond their reach. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. A BOULDER CREEK RANCH NOVELBook 1: Wilderness HideoutBook 2: Tracing a Fugitive

Two inspirational romantic suspense novels set during the holiday season featuring women in peril and their handsome protectors.The Christmas Target by New York Times–bestselling author Shirlee McCoySecurity and rescue specialist Stella Silverstone returns home for the holidays to care for her grandmother—and becomes the target of a killer. Luckily rescue-team leader Chance Miller arrives to pull her from the crosshairs. Once, Stella''s tragic past kept her from giving Chance her heart. Now only he can show her the joys of Christmas and the beauty of love . . . if he can keep her alive.Hidden in Shadows by Hope WhiteTea shop owner Krista Yates doesn''t know why an intruder would be in her house. DEA agent Luke McIntyre warns her that she needs around-the-clock protection. Luke''s growing presence in her heart makes Krista dread saying goodbye. But Luke can''t protect her forever. And there''s more than her safety—or her love—at risk when the threat steps out of the shadows again.

Identities are under wraps and faith is tested in two thrilling holiday romantic suspense novels sure to set your heart racing.Christmas Undercover by Hope WhiteBelieving a group of pharmaceutical businessmen are engineering drugs with deadly results, FBI agent Sara Vaughn follows the suspects into the Cascade Mountains. But when she witnesses them murder one of their own, they target her. Sara isn''t sure she can trust Will Rankin, the handsome mountain rescue worker who saves her. But she''ll have to trust him if she wants to see another Christmas morning . . .Undercover Holiday Fiancée by Maggie K. Black, USA Today–bestselling authorTo bring down rival drug-dealing gangs, Detective Chloe Brant must pose as the fiancée of Detective Trent Henry—the man who broke her heart. Trent can''t let anything blow this case . . . even his growing feelings for his temporary fiancée. But when a killer makes Chloe a target, the job gets personal. Because if Trent wants his pretend romance to become real, he and Chloe must stay alive.

Shock is police captain Morgan Wright''s first reaction to seeing his former sweetheart, Julie Burns. But concern soon follows. The lovely social worker left Port Whisper behind years ago. Why is she back...and what''s got her so scared?Her hometown was the only safe place Julie could turn to after witnessing a kidnapping. She didn''t count on trouble following her. And she certainly didn''t expect to run into Morgan, or to feel that old love rekindle. Morgan wants to help her, and she wants to let him—but now that danger has intruded on her safe haven, everyone''s at risk....Previously Published.

An intruder in her house? But why? Tea shop owner Krista Yates has nothing worth stealing, and Wentworth, Michigan, is hardly a danger zone…or is it? DEA agent Luke McIntyre warns Krista that the prowler has some dangerous connections, and that she needs around-the-clock protection.Luke's presence in her life is a bit too easy to get used to – and his growing presence in her heart makes her dread saying goodbye. But her nonstop defender can't hide Krista away forever. And there's more than her safety – or her love – at risk when the threat steps out of the shadows again.

HIS TO PROTECT Shock is police captain Morgan Wright’s fi rst reaction to seeing his former sweetheart, Julie Burns. But concern soon follows. The lovely social worker left Port Whisper behind years ago. Why is she back. . . and what’s got her so scared? Her hometown was the only safe place Julie could turn to after witnessing a kidnapping.She didn’t count on trouble following her. And she certainly didn’t expect to run into Morgan, or to feel that old love rekindle. Morgan wants to help her, and she wants to let him—but now that danger has intruded on her safe haven, everyone’s at risk. . . .

A traumatized murder witness finds a protector in a dedicated police detective—but can she overcome her fear enough to put her trust in him?"No one''s going to hurt you."When he finds Nicole Harris cowering in a closet—a terrified witness to murder—Detective Alex Donovan''s only priority is keeping the beautiful redhead alive. But Nicole is harboring a deep, dark secret—a childhood trauma that stops her from counting on anyone.Haunted by the violence in his own past, Alex knows he shouldn''t get personally involved, but his feelings blindside him. With a killer targeting Nicole as his next victim, Alex''s toughest road is still ahead. Somehow, he''s got to convince her to trust him with her life . . . and her heart.

“NO ONE’S GOING TO HURT YOU.” When he finds Nicole Harris cowering in a closet—a terrified witness to murder—Detective Alex Donovan’s only priority is keeping the beautiful redhead alive. But Nicole is harboring a deep, dark secret–a childhood trauma that stops her from counting on anyone.Haunted by the violence in his own past, Alex knows he shouldn’t get personally involved, but his own feelings blindside him. With a killer targeting Nicole as his next victim, his toughest road is still ahead. Somehow, he’s got to convince her to trust him with her life . . . and her heart.

SECRETS OF THE MOUNTAINIt took just one look in Quinn Donovan's eyes and Wilhelma "Billie" Bronson knew the search and rescue volunteer had saved her life. Again. But this time her fall down a mountain was no accident. It seemed her past had come back to haunt her, and trusting Quinn to protect her was the best way to stay alive. Before long, though, old feelings resurfaced, and being around him became more challenging than figuring out who wanted to hurt her. And why they'd stop at nothing to spoil any possible future with Quinn.Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

Walking in on a beautiful woman taking a bath is a perk Todd Wainwright doesn't expect when he arrives at a friend's Hilton Head beach cottage. The dedicated Chicago surgeon is looking for some much-needed R & R.He gets that and more when he spends an unforgettable weekend with South Carolina biochemistry professor Emily Porter, who knows all about the laws of attraction…Emily has desired Todd ever since she first saw him at her sister's wedding. Having the sexy surgeon all to herself in a romantic oceanfront setting is beyond her wildest fantasies. But once the vacation's over, she's hit with a cold dose of reality. Is the workaholic doc ready to commit? Is the chemistry between them strong enough to turn a passionate lovers' idyll into a true and lasting love?

FIGHTING TO SURVIVENia Sharpe never expected to get caught in the crosshairs of a drug war. But with the return of her criminal brother, her life is suddenly on the line. Thankfully, her handsome boss, Aiden McBride, is there when she needs him most. Nia knows Aiden is still reeling from his past, so when the war vet steps in to keep her safe, Nia is touched by his heroic actions. Now staying ahead of the bad guys is their best chance of surviving. But watching Aiden fight for her–for them–gives her hope that they could share more than just this deadly situation. Perhaps they could share a future…Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

FATAL CHRISTMAS FBI agent Sara Vaughn believes a group of pharmaceutical businessmen are engineering drugs with deadly results. Her boss won't approve a sting operation, so she goes rogue—following the suspects on a hike in the Cascade Mountains to record evidence. But when Sara witnesses them murder one of their own, they target her. Saved by a handsome volunteer mountain rescue worker, Sara at first suspects Will Rankin is another bad guy hunting her. But when the widowed father of two risks everything to save her, she knows that Will is all that's standing between her and seeing Christmas morning.Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

GUARDING THE WITNESS When Cassie McBride discovers a dead body in a rental cabin, she quickly becomes the killer’s next target. Now the upbeat, chatty property manager is under the personal protection of Police Chief Nate Walsh—the living embodiment of the strong, silent type. Nate’s tragic past has taught him that a cop falling for a pretty witness can lead to disaster. Dogged at every turn by the murderer, Nate must stay focused and not let his growing feelings for Cassie interfere with his duty. If there’s any hope for Cassie—or a future for them—it’s going to take all Nate’s skill to not only keep her safe…but to keep her alive. Echo Mountain: Saving lives and finding love in the mountains of Washington State

MARKED FOR MURDERA search-and-rescue mission turns deadly when Dr. Kyle Spencer is nearly killed by an assailant in the mountains. And when EMT Maddie McBride saves the doctor just in time, they’re both targeted—but no one knows why. One thing’s clear, though—from the moment Maddie finds Echo Mountain’s most eligible bachelor left for dead, she can’t stop thinking about him. But she’s always been wary of the town’s Dr. Dreamboat. And Spence’s scarred heart’s been shuttered since a childhood tragedy. As someone stalks the injured doctor’s every move, though, Spence realizes that he needs the determined Maddie in his corner. However he can’t be sure their partnership will be enough to save them…especially against a seemingly all-knowing foe who’s got them both in his deadly sights.

SHIELDING THE BABYAfter someone kills her friend, Jenna North flees with the woman’s baby, determined to do whatever it takes to keep little Eli safe. And when undercover FBI agent Matthew Weller comes to her aid, she must accept his help—but she’s not sure she can trust him. Though Matt’s under strict orders to complete his assignment and take down a money laundering operation, he must protect Jenna and the little boy. Even if it means blowing his cover and risking his job. And in a showdown against dirty cops, the most important mission of his career—saving the woman and child he’s falling for—is also the hardest.The Baby Protectors: Keeping innocent children safe

Running for her life—and for a child’s safetyA riveting The Baby Protectors novelWhen gunshots echo through the baby monitor, nanny Carly Winslow acts fast, fleeing with seven-month-old Mia. Help comes suspiciously soon in the form of Brody “Whit” Whittaker, who says he’s Mia’s uncle—and a policeman. If he’s lying, he could be one of the attackers. And if he’s really a cop…what will he do after he uncovers her troubled past?