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Special Agent Mary Paris is determined to catch the serial killer who murdered her friend, even if it means going undercover in the rodeo on her own time. Clint Sinclair, rodeo clown, is her way in. Mary is willing to put it all on the line for her job. She has nothing to lose.  The last thing Clint wants or needs is the responsibility for a woman who is ill-prepared for the rodeo. Mary is beautiful and tenacious, and she soon works her way under his skin.  Before the summer tour is over, they will catch the attention of the serial killer Mary's pursuing. And they will both find themselves with everything to lose…

Desperate for answers, Miranda Garner contacts a psychic to help her with the year-long haunting that's slowly driving her mad. Will John Stark help her? Or is he more a danger to her than the ghost of the man she killed?

His job is to run her out of town; she won't be safe anywhere else. Mystic Springs is the perfect hiding place for Gabi Lawson and her daughter. For the past year she's kept her head down while she raised her child and made a living as a hair stylist. Even though Gabi's becoming comfortable in her new home, she's always behind locked doors when the sun goes down. No matter how comfortable she might be she's on alert, waiting for her past to catch up to her. The last thing she wants or needs is a man in her well-structured life. Silas Hollister is the town critter guy. If your pet is sick or you have bats in your attic, he's the one to call. Like many in Mystic Springs, his career is shaped by his gift. He communicates with animals in a way others can't even dream of. When he's approached about helping others cast a spell that will isolate the town once and for all, he's on board. His assignment seems easy enough. All he has to do is make sure Non-Springer Gabi is out of town when the spell goes down. When Silas's bloodhound Judge connects with Gabi and her daughter in a special way, it's clear he's determined to protect them. Is Judge protecting the woman and her baby from some unknown danger, or from Silas himself?

Nell Rose is determined to start the new year off right. No men. No chocolate. She'll become a workaholic. When a snowstorm sends her car into a ditch in the middle of nowhere and she's stranded, she's put in a position to break all her resolutions.

Ronnie Gray, late night deejay, does not want or need a bodyguard. She'd prefer to deal with the man who's threatened her than to put up with an ex-cop with bedroom eyes twenty-four hours a day. But when the threat turns real, Eli Benedict is the man she turns to… and he will do anything to keep her safe.

Reporting on the guilty verdict of Nick Taggert's murder trial is Shea Sinclair's big break, she just knows it. Making a name for herself will save her from personal interest stories and reporting the weekend weather. Being kidnapped on camera as the convicted murderer makes his escape is going to make her more famous than she'd planned. Nick is desperate. He's innocent, but someone did a great job of setting him up for the murder of his neighbor. Wounded, panicked, seeing no other way out, he hits the road with a blasted reporter as his hostage. It's not long before he tries to let her go. She refuses to leave. In Nick, Shea sees injustice, as well as a really great story. No way is she walking away from either! All she has to do is prove his innocence and do her best not to fall in love…

Small-town stakeouts are always difficult, for many reasons. There's literally nowhere to hide. For Dean Sinclair, who's watching an escapee's old girlfriend in case the fugitive makes an appearance, it's impossible to keep watch and not get involved. Especially when the woman in question works her way under his skin so easily. How better to keep a close eye on her than to become the handyman she so desperately needs? Reva Macklin has made a good life for herself. She has a successful restaurant, a child she loves to distraction, and a steadfast conviction to protect her heart at all costs. The new man in town challenges that conviction. He might be a terrible handyman, but he awakens parts of her that have been suppressed for far too long. All she asks for in a man, however temporary, is honesty. And honesty is the one thing he can't give her.

Jess Lennox works in the music industry, but she doesn't date musicians. It's a hard and fast rule, one she has no intention of breaking. Too bad Jimmy Blue, up and coming country singer, is going to be a star. Jimmy only has eyes for Jess, but he can't find a way to break past her defenses. If only he could convince her to spend Christmas Day with him, instead of spending the holiday alone…Thanks to a ghostly visit on Christmas Eve, Jess gets a glimpse of what her life, and Jimmy's, will be like if she throws her rule aside. And what's to come if she doesn't. Previously published in the anthology Jingle Bell Rock

In a magical small town where anything is possible, an enthusiastic  librarian looking for a fresh start gets more than she bargained for. Marnie Somerset's new job at the Mystic Springs Library seems almost too good to be true. She's optimistic, always, though a flat tire and a hallucination of Bigfoot crossing the road on her way into town made for less than a stellar start. But the library is fantastic, her new house is charming, and it doesn't hurt matters that the hot local writer keeps crossing her path. If only someone had told her up front that the last librarian had been murdered… Clint Maxwell is drawn to Marnie, even though he knows getting involved with a woman from outside Mystic Springs would be a very bad idea. She's an outsider; she won't last long in a town awash with magic, especially when so many residents are anxious to send the new librarian on her way. When the town's secrets are exposed and Marnie is threatened, Clint is compelled to protect her. Is she meant to be his? Is this the woman he's been waiting for? What will she think of him when he reveals his secret.

Miranda Lynch has been talking to ghosts for years, helping trapped souls move on and also assisting the FBI with murder cases. Her work has taken a toll, and what better way to relax and recharge than to take a vacation to a secluded mountain cabin.  Bren Korbinian is the last of his kind, a raven-shifter who's accepted that the Korbinians' time is done. He will never have a wife and children — that life is not for him. All he wants is to buy and raze the cabin down the road, so he can call the entire mountain his own.  There are forces at work who don't want Miranda and Bren to come together, an organization whose mission is to destroy all those who have powers they deem evil. The members of this brotherhood are determined to see that Bren is the last of the Korbinian line, the end of the raven-kind.

When Cleo Tanner's ex-husband is murdered, all eyes turn to her. She made no secret of the fact that she hated him; if anyone had reason to want him dead, it was her. Homicide Detective Luther Malone trusts no one, not even the gorgeous singer with the voice of an angel. Her ex is dead and all the clues point in her direction. His gut tells him she didn't do it, but can he trust his instincts with a woman like this one? Cleo has given up on love, but as Valentine's Day approaches she allows Luther to work his way under her skin. And into her heart?

Her powers are on the fritz. He's searching for a missing star. All is not well in Mystic Springs, but if Luke and Jordan can help one another maybe they can save Christmas. Luke Benedict is Mystic Springs' very own Santa. He's also owner of the hardware store and the local handyman. Not everything can be fixed with magic. His gift is a handy one; he knows what those around him need before they do. What he can't see is what he needs. For years Jordan Carter's family has been making it snow on Christmas Eve, but this year there's a problem. She can't call up a single flake. Something within her is broken, and going to Luke for help is a desperate response. Maybe he'll see what she needs. Is it possible that what she needs is him?

Laura Marlow is back in Memphis, determined to tell her old love that he has a four-year-old daughter. She'd be fine keeping Michael out of her life forever, he's too hard on her heart, but Megan wants a daddy for Christmas. Michael Arnett is much more successful than he was when Laura walked out on him. Most people don't know that he's the songwriter behind a number of hit songs, or that he owns the bar where he plays piano almost every night. He's convinced himself that he doesn't need anything else in order to be happy, until Laura walks back into his life. While love is rekindled, their daughter carries on long conversations with an invisible Elvis. Sensible Laura is horrified that her daughter is a dreamer like her father. But is the ghost really a product of a little girl's imagination, or a resident of the weird Elvis-themed hotel where they're staying until Christmas Eve? Previously available in the collection Jingle Bell Rock

Jayne Barrington, on the worse blind date of her life, ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Her date is shot, and she's kidnapped by a gang of drug dealing thugs. She can't run; she can't hide. And she can't let them know that she's the daughter of a United States Senator. Boone Sinclair, finder of lost children, is so close to finding the boy he's been searching for. He can't let the woman who stumbled onto the scene ruin it all. He also can't allow his cohorts to kill her, so he does the only thing he can. He takes her under his wing and protects her, and hopes she'll agree to play along. She's not his type; he's not hers. But if they can outrun the bad guys and save a child, the charade will be worthwhile. And if they fall in love along the way…

The Disenchanted Duke by Marie Ferrarella Who was Max Ryker? The sinfully sensual private investigator had the looks of a playboy and the bearing of a king. Bounty hunter Cara Rivers could only dream of being Cinderella for a night in Max’s strong arms. She wished she was the one woman to stir this secret royal’s restless heart… Secret-Agent Sheikh by Linda Winstead Jones The future of his people rested on second-born son Sheikh Hassan Kamal’s mission to infiltrate Rahman Oil. Courting seemingly innocent CEO Elena Rahman was the safest way to learn corporate secrets. But as passion between them raged, instant and hot, Hassan fought a losing battle against falling for the daughter of his country’s deadly enemy…

They live among us… They are more than human… INFERNOby New York Times bestseller Linda Howard The Raintree clan are under attack and, as king – with fire at his fingertips – it’s up to Dante Raintree to protect his family. Then Lorna Clay walks into his life. Dante faces a battle against the wizards of the Ansara. Is he powerful and ruthless enough to vanquish his enemies and claim his mate? HAUNTEDby RITA® Award winner Linda Winstead Jones Homicide detective Gideon Raintree is on the trail of a relentless serial killer, a dark Ansara wizard, when he is given an alluring new partner he doesn’t want. Suddenly, even with all his ‘special talents’, they are in a race against time to save the whole Raintree family…and their unborn child. SANCTUARYby New York Times bestseller Beverly Barton For Mercy Raintree, war means she must become the guardian of the Sanctuary – the secret Raintree home. Judah, leader of the Ansara, claims the right to kill Mercy, personally. But then he comes face to face with her – and her daughter, Eve. Will Mercy’s secret change the future? An incredible paranormal trilogy!

The murder of Crown Prince Reginald, heir to the throne of Silvershire, sets off a torrent of violence and intrigue that threatens to tear the lovely little kingdom apart. Struggling to unearth answers and bring peace to the beleaguered realm, the investigators of the Lazlo Group must protect the royal family, as well as innocents swept up in the surge of events. But amidst the escalating danger, passion flares, desire awakens, and new love is born.Bundle includes The Heart of a Ruler by Marie Ferrarella, The Princess’s Secret Scandal by Karen Whiddon, The Sheik and I by Linda Winstead Jones, Royal Betrayal by Nina Bruhns, More Than a Mission by Caridad Piñeiro and The Rebel King by Kathleen Creighton.

Who will capture Silvershire’s crown? The Heart of a Ruler To secure an alliance, Princess Amelia had to marry a prince she didn’t even like. Hardly a fairy tale. Especially when she’s fallen for Lord Russell Southgate. For Amelia, could Russell betray his country and king? Can there be a happily-ever-after for Amelia and Russell? The Princess’s Secret Scandal PR man Chase Savage had just announced his engagement to Sydney Conner. Savage had been sent to bribe the illegitimate princess, only to find himself fleeing the country with her. There was no denying their white-hot passion. But was the engagement real? The Sheikh and I He’s a sexy sheikh risking his life by visiting Silverton and negotiating peace. She’s a beautiful diplomatic aide unwilling to let anything stand in the way of her career. Yet sparks fly when Sheikh Kadir meets Cassandra…

Put a little meow in your stocking with these tales of Christmas romance from four New York Times bestselling authors.Lora Leigh, Nalini Singh, Erin McCarthy, and Linda Winstead Jones have a special gift for readers: heartwarming holiday stories featuring passionate romance, paranormal adventure, and a distinctly alluring feline touch. With four thrilling stories—including one featuring Lora Leigh''s genetically altered Feline Breeds—this is a collection packed with more surprises than Christmas morning, and more chills than the snowiest winter night...From the Trade Paperback edition.

SHE WAS NO LADY—SHE WAS HIS WIFE!Ray Madigan. The sexy cop turned P.I. was tall and lean, with a smile that tripped hearts and shoulders tailor-made for resting a head on. The kind of guy Grace could fall for—had fallen for—in a heartbeat.Her ex-husband. Her friend. Nothing more. Until witnessing a brutal murder put her life on the line. Grace turned to Ray without question, sought shelter in his protective embrace...and wished she’d never left him. Was it just the ever-burning passion, the way he still called her his wife? Or was it something more? Could they truly be meant for each other?

Claire Murphy suspects her sexy new neighbor of being a vampire, but if she doesn't find proof no one will believe her. Is Simon Darrow undead, or is he simply the man Claire has been looking for?

Hawk Donovan was seeking the truth about his mysterious past. And when his search led him to a former fertility clinic, for once the avowed loner had no choice but to ask for help from beautiful Sheryl Eldanis.The desirable vet didn't want the handsome rancher poking around her new office, but Hawk desperately needed access to the old clinic files–and her. Her strength enticed him; her wit seduced him. Hawk knew they could never have a future–unless he could find what he was looking for in the sinister records. But he soon feared it was too late to protect Sheryl. From a broken heart…and from the danger he'd brought to her door.

SHE WAS NO LADY– SHE WAS HIS WIFE! Ray Madigan. The sexy cop turned P.I. was tall and lean, with a smile that tripped hearts and shoulders tailor-made for resting a head on. The kind of guy Grace could fall for– had fallen for– in a heartbeat.Her ex-husband. Her friend. Nothing more. Until witnessing a brutal murder put her life on the line. Grace turned to Ray without question, sought shelter in his protective embrace…and wished she' d never left him. Was it just the ever-burning passion, the way he still called her his wife? Or was it something more? Could they truly be meant for each other?

Out of control…For years Echo Raintree has battled against the visions of disaster that sweep over her without warning. Now she’s determined to vanquish them. And there’s only one man who can help: wizard Ryder Duncan.Ryder has one objective: protect his daughter, Cassidy, from those who would use her exceptional powers for evil. Trusting Echo, with her ties to the infamous Raintree clan, seems reckless. But when Ryder’s village is invaded, Echo could be Ryder’s only hope of keeping his daughter safe. And, as the pair work together to defend Cassidy, an unexpected and fierce desire begins to burn between them…

Claire is enjoying being a werewolf. More, she's enjoying her new life with Simon. Being hunted by someone determined to kill her? Not so enjoyable...  Includes the Mystic Springs short story, Mystic Matchmaker!

An arranged marriage, a dilapidated mansion, and a ghost determined to keep the new husband and wife apart... Newlywed Tessa Travis approaches her new home, and her new husband, with more than a little trepidation. The once-fine home is in disrepair and her husband, John, seems no more thrilled with their arranged marriage than she is. To make matters worse, her new home is haunted. Tessa's determined to be a good wife, no matter what. John doesn't seem to care for her as much as she'd like, but maybe with time that will change. He's moody and stern, not at all the carefree boy she remembers, but just looking at him makes her heart goes pitter-patter. They can make this work. They will find love. Unfortunately, the ghost in her new home seems determined to keep the newlyweds from consummating their marriage.

The first blood has spilled… For centuries, humans had no idea of the world beyond their mortal knowledge. A world of vampires, witches, Immortal Warriors, and more. And now a vampire has plotted to become queen and put all humans under her dominion. Sorin has been at the queen-to-be's right hand for decades. He's killed, plotted, and planned for his own rise to power. But when he's ordered to kill a child, suddenly all of his humanity comes rushing back and he pledges allegiance to the rebel forces. There an Immortal Warrior named Indikaiya watches him with distrust. She is drawn to this man with a dark soul and such a slight glimmer of honor that it's nearly extinguished. She sees the strength of his will as he goes up against his former allies, the intensity he brings to each fight, and the passion he offers to her. As the humans, vampires, and warriors brace for the final battle, it seems clear that not all may survive. And all will be changed. By blood… and by death…

The princess and the mercenary…  A spur of the moment trip to South America had seemed like a good idea to Livvie Larkin, when the job offer had been made. A few weeks in a foreign land, caring for two sweet little girls who'd just lost their mother, might be just the thing to help her get over her latest disappointment in the romance department. She'd had no idea what she was getting into.  It wasn't the first time Quinn Calhoun had been assigned to rescue his employer's niece, but this time he was willingly returning to a place of nightmares. Nothing else could've made him go back to Camaria. Nothing but Livvie.   Livvie and Cal have nothing in common, and neither is looking for love. But when their adventure takes an unexpected turn, can she touch his mercenary heart?