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A murderer brought them together. Raven Elliot has tried to move forward in her life after being stalked. But when the killer escapes from prison, memories return to haunt her, especially when Detective Lucien Hatch comes back into her life. Lucien’s determination to protect her is more than just professional. But will their growing attraction make Lucien a target…

She’ll do anything to find her missing child With her daughter missing, Elle Charger has nowhere to turn… until Noah Loblaw comes along. The fierce bounty hunter wants nothing to do with searching for a missing child—again—but he can’t let Elle face this alone or ignore his training. Not when her dangerous past is about to turn deadly.

She’s facing the battle of her life Norah Loblaw is an expert at negotiating the returns of kidnapped children. But she finds herself in deep when a man claiming to be a cop whisks her off the street. Jacob Pratt needs her to get his nephew back—and despite his unorthodox approach, she’s inclined to do help. But this is the toughest negotiation Norah’s ever faced and when she finds herself falling for Jacob, the stakes only get higher…

One shocking moment threatens two lives What Warren Wright accidentally sees one night—armed men exhuming a body—could cost him his life. Worse, he inadvertently endangers his favourite barista, Jeannette Renfrew, in the process. Their only option? Go on the run and try to save themselves. As they become targets of a manhunt, they stumble upon a cold case with eerie connections to a murder…and Warren’s past.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.The sexiest fugitive aliveWanted for murder, Graham Calloway has hidden for years in a remote mountain cabin, desperate to find the killer who framed him. Keira Niles, too, is running from her shattered life when, during a blizzard, a mysterious, silent stranger pulls her from her wrecked car. Their sizzling attraction is instant; mutual trust is not. While Keira doubts Graham''s innocence, Graham fears she''ll expose him.Instead it''s an unforeseen betrayal that threatens Keira, causing Graham to risk exposure–and his life–to rescue her and redeem himself. For the first time he wants a future…but will the killer let him have one?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.From the Police Blotter…betrayal, corruption and passion! Missing: Tamara Billings, famous marriage counselor. Whereabouts unknown. Suspected kidnapped!Investigator: PI Sam Potter. Dedicated to his job. His number one rule? Not to get involved with clients. Emotionally detached after past failure on the job. Consummate protector, lifesaver, incredible kisser.His Only Lead: Meredith Jamison, the victim''s beautiful, brainy, gutsy sister.Investigation So Far: Racing against time, Sam and Meredith have been chased, shot at, ambushed, spied on. Both must risk their lives–and their hearts–to save Tamara.Bulletin! Case complicated by Sam and Meredith''s unexpected attraction!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.One shocking momentthreatens two livesWhat Warren Wright accidentally sees one night—armed men exhuming a body—could cost him his life. Worse, he inadvertently endangers his favorite barista, Jeannette Renfrew, in the process. Their only option? Go on the run and try to save themselves. As they become targets of a manhunt, they stumble upon a cold case with eerie connections to a murder…and Warren’s past. Do Warren and Jeannette dare fall in love as a deadly force tries to silence them?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.No. Not possible. It can''t be him…Jordynn Flannigan was sure her fiancé was dead–along with all their dreams for a future together. But the stranger who just saved her from a kidnapper is none other than Donovan Grady, who supposedly died ten years ago. Now his enemies have found Jordynn, and he''s not going anywhere without her by his side–and under his dangerously close protection…Donovan had to disappear to save those he loved. He can''t ask for Jordynn''s forgiveness, but he can keep her safe while they unravel an insidious conspiracy. As their reignited passion proves too hot to resist, the truth strikes devastatingly close to home. And their second chance might prove the most deadly trap of all.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Passion and peril collide as a detective and the witness he''s protecting come under fireAll formerly footloose waitress Reggie Frost wants is to show her family that she''s ready to put down roots. But her plans are derailed when she ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time. Now witness to a murder, Reggie has become a killer''s next target…Undercover detective Brayden Maxwell is consumed by a quest to bring his father''s murderer to justice. Enforcing the law is personal, but so is his need to protect Reggie from the criminal tracking her every move. Stubborn and sexy, she''s a complication he didn''t expect. As they join forces, their attraction is unstoppable, but will it compromise his mission and her life?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.He lives by the law.She''s dodging death at every turn.Craving closure from the blaze that took her father and her memory, Nadine Stuart returns home hoping to find peace. But the nightmare begins and the only thing that saves her from being pulled into the inferno is Anderson Somers''s determination to protect her. The undercover detective''s hot on the heels of a killer–and every instinct insists Nadine will be the next victim.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.He''s not who he says he is.But he''s her only hope.Undercover detective Harley Maxwell has spent years tracking a master criminal. And the key to capturing his archrival lies with single mom Liz James, who might be aiding his target. Making Liz talk–by getting close to her–could also unravel a connected mystery that''s haunted Harley for years. But when Liz''s young daughter is kidnapped, getting the girl back becomes all that matters.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Will the truth finally be revealed?Undercover detective Rush Atkinson has finally infiltrated the crew of Jesse Garibaldi, the man suspected of killing his father years ago. But when Jesse orders him to "take care of" Alessandra Rivers–who''s been looking into her father''s death–Rush is forced to choose between maintaining his cover on his quest for revenge…and his sudden desire to protect Alessandra at all costs.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.She doesn''t remember her nameBut she knows her child is in danger…When Remo DeLuca stumbles on a mysterious, injured woman, the EMT springs into action to save her. Celia Poller doesn''t know who she is–the only thing she''s sure of is that she and her child are in danger! With so many unknowns between Remo and Celia, it''s no time for love, especially when someone wants them both dead and gone…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A killer brought them together.Now he will rip them apart…Once hunted by a serial killer, Raven Elliot has tried to move forward. But memories rush back when her living nightmare escapes from prison…and Detective Lucien Match shows up at her door. Her bond with Lucien goes deep, as does a killer''s need for revenge. Lucien wants to protect Raven, show her the way to safety…and his heart. But in so doing, he might be heading into one last deadly trap.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A missing child. A bounty hunter forced to face his past…And a woman who''ll do anything to save them bothWith her daughter missing, Elle Charger has nowhere to turn…until a fierce bounty hunter takes on her case. While Noah Loblaw wants nothing to do with searching for a missing child–again–he can''t let Elle face this alone or ignore his training. Not when Elle''s dangerous past is about to turn deadly.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.She''s an expert at saving childrenBut now she''s facing the battle of her lifeNorah Loblaw is an expert at negotiating the returns of kidnapped children. But she finds herself in deep when a man claiming to be a cop whisks her off the street. Jacob Pratt needs her to get his nephew back–and despite his unorthodox approach, she''s inclined to help. But this is the toughest negotiation Norah''s ever faced, and when she finds herself falling for Jacob, the stakes only get higher…From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances!

One shocking momentthreatens two livesWhat Warren Wright accidentally sees one night—armed men exhuming a body—could cost him his life. Worse, he inadvertently endangers his favorite barista, Jeannette Renfrew, in the process. Their only option? Go on the run and try to save themselves. As they become targets of a manhunt, they stumble upon a cold case with eerie connections to a murder…and Warren''s past. Do Warren and Jeannette dare fall in love as a deadly force tries to silence them?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

They must rely on each other to survive. Danger and desire collide in two action-packed romantic suspense novels—in one volume!The Line of Duty by Nichole SevernWhen Blackhawk operative Vincent Kalani boarded an airplane, he never expected it to crash into the Alaskan mountains. On the ground, by-the-book police officer Shea Ramsey becomes his unlikely partner in survival. Shea was headed to New York to fight for custody of her son, but now she''s fighting for her life with an ex-cop who''s equal parts inscrutable and unpredictable.Trusting a Stranger by Melinda Di LorenzoWanted for murder, Graham Calloway has hidden for years in a remote mountain cabin, desperate to find the killer who framed him. Keira Niles, too, is running from her shattered life when, during a blizzard, Graham pulls her from her wrecked car. Their attraction is instant; mutual trust is not. Then an unforeseen betrayal threatens Keira, causing Graham to risk exposure—and his life—to rescue her and redeem himself.Previously published as The Line of Duty and Trusting a Stranger

Well, if I''m going to die, at least it''s under a man who looks like that. And feels like this.Funny the things that leap to mind when your apartment has just exploded in front of you. Jane Greene wasn''t always her name. But she left the original behind the night she finally killed her vicious mobbed-up husband and then bolted.Eight years lying low. Now the only thing standing—lying, really—between her and a crew of vengeful Abruzzi family goons is a man. He says his name is Leo. He wants to save her even more than he just plain wants her. Adrenaline and lust are powerful allies. So they run, together.But more potent than the sheen of sweat between Jane and Leo is a secret. A past that one remembers with grief and regret, and that the other can''t begin to guess. Both know that the Abruzzis cannot be stopped. That a tryst is not trust. And that no one will escape unscathed.

'Thrilling! The Hostage is an intense, white-knuckle ride from start to finish' LAURA GRIFFIN'An action-packed, don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-something kind of novel, which makes it impossible to put down once you've started reading' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This was my first book by Melinda Di Lorenzo and I definitely will be looking out for her books in future, it was outstanding' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A captivating, action packed thriller that didn't let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Riveting read - could not put it down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I read a ton of romantic suspense but this book was fantastic! This story had so many twists and turns! I didn't figure out any of them. Definitely worth the time to read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'High energy, exciting and edge of your seat suspense' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'An amazing story that sucks you in on the first page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewHe was the last person she expected to save her life . . . Air Force One meets The Fugitive with a thrillingly romantic spin in Melinda Di Lorenzo's gripping suspense novel. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Melinda Leigh and Debra Webb..................................Surviving the plane crash was the easy part. After losing someone close to her, nurse Joelle Diedrich needs a change of scene. But stepping in as a last-minute medical escort on a prisoner transfer flight results in a bigger one than she bargained for. Waking in the wreckage of a crash, Joelle swiftly gathers that no one else on the plane was what they seemed. And if she wants to make it out of this alive, she must place her trust in the only survivor who's not trying to kill her: Beck, the convicted murderer who was being transported.Fleeing with Beck presents more than one danger - not only that of simple survival across treacherous terrain, but by making Joelle a target in a ruthless plot. As the threats multiply and Beck and Joelle grow closer, Joelle has to ask herself just how much she's willing to risk for a man she's just met, and figure out whether Beck will risk the same for her . . ..................................Readers are gripped by The Hostage!'The anticipation is taut, the surprises are many, and the twists come to skew what one might think one has figured out. It is an exciting, romantic, suspenseful read with a very satisfying ending'A captivating, action-packed thriller that didn't let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night . . . Highly recommend!''A good mystery romance with a twist I couldn't have predicted''All this book was missing was Nicolas Cage - it definitely gave me some serious Con Air vibes - but with way more romance . . . I highly recommend this as a action suspense romance''Fast-paced and entertaining''I enjoyed this book, particularly the relationship between Beck and Joelle and their amusing dialogue! It reminded me of a mix between Con Air and Romancing The Stone'

''Thrilling! The Hostage is an intense, white-knuckle ride from start to finish'' LAURA GRIFFIN''An action-packed, don''t-blink-or-you''ll-miss-something kind of novel, which makes it impossible to put down once you''ve started reading'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''This was my first book by Melinda Di Lorenzo and I definitely will be looking out for her books in future, it was outstanding'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A captivating, action packed thriller that didn''t let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Riveting read - could not put it down!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I read a ton of romantic suspense but this book was fantastic! This story had so many twists and turns! I didn''t figure out any of them. Definitely worth the time to read!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''High energy, exciting and edge of your seat suspense'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''An amazing story that sucks you in on the first page'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

He was the last person she expected to save her life . . . Air Force One meets The Fugitive with a thrillingly romantic spin in Melinda Di Lorenzo''s gripping suspense novel. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Melinda Leigh and Debra Webb. .................................Surviving the plane crash was the easy part. After losing someone close to her, nurse Joelle Diedrich needs a change of scene. But stepping in as a last-minute medical escort on a prisoner transfer flight results in a bigger one than she bargained for. Waking in the wreckage of a crash, Joelle swiftly gathers that no one else on the plane was what they seemed. And if she wants to make it out of this alive, she must place her trust in the only survivor who''s not trying to kill her: Beck, the convicted murderer who was being transported. Fleeing with Beck presents more than one danger - not only that of simple survival across treacherous terrain, but by making Joelle a target in a ruthless plot. As the threats multiply and Beck and Joelle grow closer, Joelle has to ask herself just how much she''s willing to risk for a man she''s just met, and figure out whether Beck will risk the same for her . . ..................................

Readers are gripped by The Hostage!

''The anticipation is taut, the surprises are many, and the twists come to skew what one might think one has figured out. It is an exciting, romantic, suspenseful read with a very satisfying ending''A captivating, action-packed thriller that didn''t let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night . . . Highly recommend!''''A good mystery romance with a twist I couldn''t have predicted''''All this book was missing was Nicolas Cage - it definitely gave me some serious Con Air vibes - but with way more romance . . . I highly recommend this as a action suspense romance''''Fast-paced and entertaining''''I enjoyed this book, particularly the relationship between Beck and Joelle and their amusing dialogue! It reminded me of a mix between Con Air and Romancing The Stone''

Everyone knows Joey by reputation–he's the wealthiest, sexiest bad boy on campus, with a different girl on his arm every week. But Joey's hard-partying ways are a front, his way of escaping a painful past, and limited to weekends only–Monday to Friday he suits up and stays in control while working for his developer father to make amends.Tucker is Joey's polar opposite. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks made her determined to make a better life for herself–and others–by helping to save the local community center similar to the one where she found support during tough times. When she runs into Joey (literally), the attraction is immediate–but her distrust runs deep.Joey is equally smitten with Tucker, and throws himself into helping her with her fund-raising. Soon they start to fall hard for each other–but how can Joey convince Tucker she can trust him with her heart, when he's hiding a secret that could drive them apart for good?

The sexiest fugitive alive Wanted for murder, Graham Calloway has hidden for years in a remote mountain cabin, desperate to find the killer who framed him. Keira Niles, too, is running from her shattered life when, during a blizzard, a mysterious, silent stranger pulls her from her wrecked car. Their sizzling attraction is instant; mutual trust is not. While Keira doubts Graham's innocence, Graham fears she'll expose him.Instead it's an unforeseen betrayal that threatens Keira, causing Graham to risk exposure—and his life—to rescue her and redeem himself. For the first time he wants a future…but will the killer let him have one?

From the Police Blotter…betrayal, corruption and passion! Missing: Tamara Billings, famous marriage counselor. Whereabouts unknown. Suspected kidnapped!Investigator: PI Sam Potter. Dedicated to his job. His number one rule? Not to get involved with clients. Emotionally detached after past failure on the job. Consummate protector, lifesaver, incredible kisser.His Only Lead: Meredith Jamison, the victim's beautiful, brainy, gutsy sister.Investigation So Far: Racing against time, Sam and Meredith have been chased, shot at, ambushed, spied on. Both must risk their lives—and their hearts—to save Tamara.Bulletin! Case complicated by Sam and Meredith's unexpected attraction!

No. Not possible. It can't be him… Jordynn Flannigan was sure her fiancé was dead—along with all their dreams for a future together. But the stranger who just saved her from a kidnapper is none other than Donovan Grady, who supposedly died ten years ago. Now his enemies have found Jordynn, and he's not going anywhere without her by his side—and under his dangerously close protection…Donovan had to disappear to save those he loved. He can't ask for Jordynn's forgiveness, but he can keep her safe while they unravel an insidious conspiracy. As their reignited passion proves too hot to resist, the truth strikes devastatingly close to home. And their second chance might prove the most deadly trap of all.

To find her daughter, she must trust a handsome stranger Since her brother’s tragic death, Maryse LePrieur has been in hiding. Left to care for her niece as her own, Maryse heeded his cryptic wish: that they run fast…and far. But Maryse discovers far wasn’t quite far enough when she wakes up one morning to find her beloved daughter missing. Frantic, she enlists the assistance of an unexpected ally…When he spots a beautiful woman being forced through the streets at gunpoint, Detective Brooks Small acts quickly. But helping Maryse brings passions and unexpected connections to the surface elevates this mission from professional to personal. Brooks soon realizes love between mother and daughter isn’t the only kind of relationship at stake.