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Her return makes her a target… A year after her famous mother disappeared during Mardi Gras, Josette is back on Bourbon Street. She’s looking for answers. The law failed her, which is why she pushes FBI Agent Keenan away—until their mutual attraction makes her pull him close. She trusts him with her life, but that doesn’t mean she trusts him with her heart…

Her return to the Big EasyMakes her a targetA year after her famous mother disappeared during Mardi Gras, Josette Guillory is back on Bourbon Street. She''s looking for answers, even if that means putting herself at risk. Law enforcement failed her, which is why she pushes FBI Agent Keenan Carter away—until their mutual attraction makes her pull him close. She trusts him with her life, but that doesn''t mean she trusts him with her heart…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in theseries. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:

No Collingsworth would ever turn his back on a woman in danger. Langston Collingsworth was a man to be reckoned with, powerful and president of the family oil business. So when the Collingsworth empire was threatened…it was personal.A young girl needed Langston’s help. But her mother was none other than Trish Cantrell – Langston’s school sweetheart. Trish and her daughter were trapped in a blackmail plot and had been on the run since the day Trish gave birth to a Collingsworth heir.Now it’s up to Langston to protect her child – his child – and face down the trouble headed their way.

A gallant cowboy rescuer! When Jaclyn McGregor’s car is run off the road, Bart Collingsworth is her knight in shining armour, pulling her from the wreck. And when Jaclyn wakes to discover that she has lost her memory, Bart is there to help her piece her life back together.With an oil-rich empire to command, Bart has never met a girl like Jaclyn. Yet it’s clear that a deadly killer is on her trail. Still, Bart is determined he won’t let Jaclyn slip through his fingers – and he’ll do just about anything to make her a permanent part of his world.

Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger. Zach Collingsworth finally found the girl who could bring him to his knees… The Silver Spurs Ranch was hotly contested and highly coveted. And Kali Cooper had just inherited it, alongside a ton of trouble. Like any good neighbour – and true cowboy – Zach Collingsworth offered her his protection.The devil-may-care scion of the Collingsworth empire, Zach was seriously sexy and far more trouble than Kali dreamed she could handle. Yet with an unsolved murder hanging over the town, arrogant-but-determined Zach wouldn’t leave Kali’s side.He wanted her out of harm’s way – and wrapped up in his warm arms!

Texas charm, cowboy cool and loaded with sex appeal! Coming to a woman’s rescue was all in a day’s work for billionaire rancher Matt Collingsworth. Little did he know that the woman he’d jumped off his horse to save was working undercover, investigating him. Exposing the Collingsworths was a golden opportunity for Shelly to prove she had what it took to be a real CIA agent.What Shelly had to do involved the highest national security and could devastate the Collingsworth empire…unless her desire for gorgeous Matt got in the way!

A Christmas reunion? When Nick discovers his twin boys have been kidnapped, he vows to do whatever it takes to get them back…even if that means facing his ex-wife and the attraction he thought he buried months ago. Having her ex-husband back in her life was not what Becky Collingsworth asked Santa for this year.Determined to remain aloof, Becky works with Nick to find their sons. But what will she do about the onslaught of emotions she still feels for her irresistible ex?

He’s got the strength of a commando, but the heart of a cowboy! On navy SEAL missions Cutter had been a warrior. But when it came to Linney, he was just a red-blooded Texas male with bad luck in love. She’d walked out on him six years ago. Now she’s back – and the sole carer for her dead friend’s child. Linney’s convinced that her friend was murdered, so she’s gone on the run.Linney knows that she and the baby will be safe in Cutter’s care. Yet trusting him with her heart again is more frightening than the killers stalking her every move…

He’d do anything to protect her As a former navy SEAL, Marcus relied on his instincts. And the moment he saw the shadows haunting Dani’s big brown eyes, the private investigator knew she was in trouble…and so was he. Even though she came to him with a crazy story about a murder she’d seen in a vision, he couldn’t stop the instantaneous attraction that sparked between them.Never one to ignore a woman in need, he accepted her case. But as they travelled down a sensual path of danger and desire, Marcus discovered Dani’s dreams may have been a bit too real.

Her rebel hero… Former navy SEAL Hawk Taylor never knew fear – until he met Alonsa. Her young daughter has been kidnapped and after two years the trail had grown cold. Hawk is certain he can find the little girl, but it’s the sensual woman with a fragile heart that scares him.She makes Hawk yearn to belong where he never could – in her life and her bed. Yet when the kidnapper turns his sights on Alonsa, Hawk knows it’s his duty to find the child, rescue Alonsa and then walk away from the one woman he’ll never forget…

After her uncharacteristic behaviour made headline news, buttoned-up Olivia Balfour has been sent far away from home. The English rose will work for Clint McAlpine – a cattle baron who's as fierce and untamed as his Outback station. But she's shocked when Clint informs her that she's entirely at his beck and call.It's almost impossible to shake Olivia's composure. But the heat of the Australia sun – and her new boss's kisses – are fast melting the ice queen.

APB DADDY! Beautiful, widowed, a single mother – Janice Stevens had been given a new identity, if not a new lease on life, when she testified against a mob killer.For fifteen years she'd lived anonymously, raising her daughter – until Vincent Magilinti showed up on her doorstep claining what was his: his child and her heart. But will both turn up dead-on-arrival when vengeance is finnaly exacted?

STEALTHY SEDUCTION Rumor had it that the secretive owner of the castle on the cliffs, Dr. David Bryson, had been hideously scarred in the accident that killed his fiancée. Now designer Becca Smith had been summoned to work in his home. Though she received mysterious warnings to stay away, nothing could keep Becca from meeting the man whose seductive voice made her burn for his touch.She was too young, too beautiful, too familiar. She awakened memories in David long buried…emotions that teetered on the edge of insanity. But he vowed to see Becca only from the shadows. Except when a killer attacked, David stepped from behind the veil of darkness to save the woman who was his only hope of salvation.

Of the five brothers only Dylan Ledger returned to their hometown of Mustang Run. But he was met by bad memories and hostile neighbors—except for Collette McGuire. The daughter of the sheriff was the last person he expected to have on his side—and the one who needed him most. Collette had nowhere to go when her secret admirer turned violent stalker—except to Dylan.His arms became her haven, his lips her salvation. As old family secrets and feuds threatened to erupt, they knew they were both in for a wild ride. But this cowboy wasn't about to let anything throw him off course… or keep Collette out of his bed…

Dark, rugged rancher Sean was coming home - to bad memories. And to beautiful widow Eve and her son. With an escaped convict on her tail, Eve knows Sean's the only person she can trust to safeguard her and her son. He's fiercely loyal and dangerously sexy. Yet as a killer draws in can she put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire?

Tyler was unsure of Julie's motives for being at his family's ranch. Still, he agreed to help the reporter solve a murder if she agreed to stay out of trouble. But, as Julie becomes the killer's new target, she's going to need Tyler's strength and protection every step of the way.

Viviana had never forgotten the delirious days of passion she'd once shared with Dakota. He was a bull rider at heart and a loner by choice...until fate put him in place to rescue her and the baby she'd never told him they'd had. With a killer on their heels, Dakota would do anything to guard the would-be family he'd fallen in love with.

Nothing would stop ex-lawman Wyatt finding his mother's killer...except a damsel in distress and her daughter. Kelly's had a dangerous past, but in the arms of her cowboy protector she felt safe. Now battling two killers, can Wyatt save his new family?

Langston Collingsworth was a man to be reckoned with. Powerful and president of the family oil business, opportunists looked at him and saw money, but he saw the land as his life force. So when the Collingsworth empire was threatened--it was personal.It happened innocently enough--a young girl needing his help. But her mother was none other than Trish Edwards--Langston''s high school sweetheart. Trish and her daughter were trapped in a blackmail and murder investigation and had been on the run since the day Trish gave birth to a Collingsworth heir.Could Langston trust Trish after the years of deception? He had no choice if he wanted to protect her child--his child--and face down the trouble headed their way.

Her gallant cowboy rode to the rescue and welcomed her to his Lone Star empire.Miles from home Jaclyn Macgregor was left for dead. Right square in Collingsworth country. She was a Louisiana spitfire--and her tenacity was all that kept her alive. Targeted by the most powerful mavens of Texas society, Jaclyn encountered the one man who had all the resources to play their games.Bart Collingsworth had an oil-rich empire to command, but he''d never met a girl like Jaclyn, let alone brought one back to the ol'' homestead. As much as she resisted his help, cowboy honor was an inescapable fact of life in Texas. One too many girls had disappeared recently--victims of too much money and too much influence--and Bart wouldn''t let this one slip through his fingers. And he''d do just about anything to make Jaclyn a permanent part of his world...

The Silver Spurs Ranch was hotly contested and highly coveted. And Kali Cooper had just inherited it, alongside a passel of troubles. Like any good neighbor—and true cowboy—Zach Collingsworth offered Kali his protection. And that''s when things really got dangerous….The devil-may-care scion of the Collingsworth empire was the full measure of a man. More than Kali dreamed she could handle, but he made it clear he''d be handling her. Brash, but determined, Zach found his true calling at her side—and wouldn''t leave it till she was safe and sound in his arms. Somehow "safe in his arms" was the biggest risk Kali Cooper had ever taken.

STEALTHY SEDUCTIONRumor had it that the secretive owner of the castle on the cliffs, Dr. David Bryson, had been hideously scarredin the accident that killed his fiancee. Now designer Becca Smith hadbeen summoned to work in his home. Though she received mysteriouswarnings to stay away, nothing could keep Becca from meeting the manwhose seductive voice made her burn for his touch.She was too young, too beautiful, too familiar. She awakened memoriesin David long buried…emotions that teetered on the edge of insanity.But he vowed to see Becca only from the shadows. Except when a killerattacked, David stepped from behind the veil of darkness to save thewoman who was his only hope of salvation.

Coming to a woman''s rescue was all in a day''s work for the billionaire rancher. Little did Matt know that the woman in jeopardy he''d jumped off his horse to save was working undercover, investigating him.By way of his mother, no less!Trouble had never looked so good to "Shelly Lane." Exposing the Collingsworths was a golden opportunity to prove she had what it took to be a real agent. But she could not let Matt Collingsworth distract her. Even though the man could fi ll out a pair of jeans—oh my!What Shelly had to do involved the highest national security and would in the end devastate the Collingsworth empire…and surely destroy her chances for a date with Matt.

Nick Ridgely prided himself on his control…but nothingprepared him for that phone call. When Nick discovered histwin boys had been kidnapped, he vowed to do whatever ittook to get them back…even if that meant facing his ex-wifeand the attraction he thought he buried months ago.Having her ex-husband back in her life was not whatBecky Collingsworth asked Santa for this year. Determined toremain guarded, Becky worked with Nick to fi nd their sons.But what would she do about the onslaught of emotions shestill felt for her irresistible ex?

Of the five brothers only Dylan Ledger returned to their hometown of Mustang Run. But he was met by bad memories and hostile neighbors—except for Collette McGuire. The daughter of the sheriff was the last person he expected to have on his side—and the one who needed him most.Collette had nowhere to go when her secret admirer turned violent stalker—except to Dylan. His arms became her haven, his lips her salvation. As old family secrets and feuds threatened to erupt, they knew they were both in for a wild ride. But this cowboy wasn''t about to let anything throw him off course… or keep Collette out of his bed….

Mustang Run, Texas, was nothing but trouble…But still, Sean Ledger was coming home—to bad memories and an estranged father. And surprisingly, to a beautiful widow and her son in need of a haven. A loner, Sean didn''t do family or forever, but protecting women was his cowboy code.With a vengeful escaped convict on her tail, Eve Worthington had nowhere else to turn. Sean was fiercely loyal…but dangerously sexy. He''d guard her life, but he''d already stolen her heart. As the killer neared, Eve realized her fatal error in coming to the ranch. Now she either had to run again…or put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire.

Tyler Ledger was as unsure of Julie Gillespie''s motives for being at his family''s Texas ranch as he was of the reception he''d receive when he came face-to-face with his estranged father. Still, he agreed to help the enticing reporter solve a murder if she agreed to stay out of trouble. Julie was on a mission, and she wasn''t going to be sidetracked by romantic entanglements—even if Tyler was proving more irresistible by the minute. But with his leave of absence over soon, the soldier''s time in Texas was coming to an end…and Julie''s would, too, if they didn''t find the killer before she became the next target….

Mustang Run, Texas—where the cowboy code lived…and danger lurkedDakota Ledger was a bull rider at heart and a loner by choice…until fate put him in place to rescue Viviana Mancini. She''d never forgotten the delirious days of passion they''d once shared, but now she was in trouble…and so was the baby she''d never told him they''d had.Dakota would do anything to guard Viviana and his new baby from the killer on their heels—even return to his estranged father''s ranch. There he could protect them…but he couldn''t protect himself. Because Dakota faced two deadly threats—the killer on their trail and the would-be family he''d fallen helplessly in love with.…

Ex-lawman Wyatt Ledger came back home to find his mother's killer...even if it was his father. The truth had haunted him nearly twenty years, but now nothing would come between them-except a damsel and her daughter in distress. Kelly Burger sought a fresh start in the Hill Country, but when her dangerous past followed, she turned to the safe arms of her cowboy protector. Though he now battled two killers by day, at night Wyatt was defenseless against her seductive touch. Secrets of their past lurked in town unspeakable and deadly. Once he uncovered them, could Wyatt save himself, his family and the woman he loved?