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She'll never give up on finding her baby Cora Reeves has searched for her baby, who went missing in a fire, for five years—a baby she swears is still out there. When Sheriff Jacob Maverick takes the case he soon realises how far someone is willing to go to keep her from learning the truth behind what really happened that fateful day… Perfect for fans of: 🚨 Romance in uniform💓 Forced proximity🏡 Small-town romance

Someone wants her dead… She just can’t remember whoWhen Ranger Fletch Maverick finds a woman with no memory he must help solve the riddle of how she came to be fighting for her life in a blizzard. But as Fletch struggles to figure out who this mystery woman really is, they first have to survive in the wilderness. And resist the attraction between them… Perfect for fans of: 🚨 Romance in uniform💓 Forced proximity🏡 Small-town romance

Changing her identity still may not save her In the search for her sister’s stalker, Reese Taggart must win the trust of arson investigator Griff Maverick. But that will be difficult since she's using a fake identity so as not to scare away her target. But as the pair close in on the criminal, can Griff stop Reese from using herself as bait to trap the killer?

A fire killed his father. And devastated her life Special agent Liam Maverick is searching for information about the fire that killed his father, and Peyton Weiss has answers. But someone doesn't want Peyton to share what she knows. Risking everything for the truth, can they both stay alive–and ignore the sparks flying between them?

To face her past, she must confront the truth. A disturbed fellow student made Kate McKendrick’s high school a hunting ground. Now, as Briar Ridge High’s new principal, she’s struggling to help the divided town—and herself—heal. But a vengeful individual won’t stop until Kate is dead. As Kate and former bad-boy Riggs Benford uncover the secrets of that day, their irresistible attraction could turn their future to ashes… Perfect for fans of: 👨‍🚒 Firefighter💓 Forced proximity🏡 Small-town romance

Protective custody After her baby girl is kidnapped, Dr Mila Manchester turns to the one man who can help bring her home: Brayden Hawk. The sexy lawyer will help, but the deeper he digs, the more questions he has. Is the explosive secret she’s keeping going to destroy the intimacy building between them—or strengthen it?•The woman he just rescued is the one Graham Buckner lost when he had to pull a vanishing act. Now the navy SEAL has to get Angela Vega out of Africa before the warlord he came to the continent to find kills them both. But the beautiful physician has children in her care. Now Buck has a new mission – rekindling the love he never forgot.•Dr Aleksandra Pulaski tells officer Zane Calloway exactly what she thinks when he shows up in her E.R. with a bullet wound. But Zane isn't leaving her E.R. too fast. A former domestic violence case went bad, and now Alyx's life is in danger. With Zane her only hope…. Can he keep her safe from a bitter man's revenge long enough for her to penetrate his steely heart?

This place had been her home, now it’s a crime scene The sooner Special Agent Macy can sell her childhood home, the sooner she can escape her small town and shameful past—until she discovers a body in the wall and her childhood nightmares return. Handsome local Sheriff Stone joins the cold case to help Macy locate her missing mother and uncover a dark web of secrets. But someone’s willing to kill to keep the past hidden…for good. Perfect for fans of: 🚨 Romance in uniform🏡 Small-town romance

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

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. The cost of justice… Rugged Texas Ranger Cole McKinney, abandoned by his father, hated the thought of helping his half-brothers. They’d called him back to their home town to help solve two murder cases – with their father as the prime suspect. Solving these crimes could help mend the wounds of Cole’s past. Maybe even clear his so-called father’s name… Gorgeous and razor-sharp, Joey Hendricks was the governor’s special investigator. Working the cases with Cole caused her emotions to burn so hot, a fiery night in bed might be her only release.But Joey’s own family secrets in Justice could blow her one chance for love – and these murders – sky high.

“I have your son” The Boston blackout turns terrifying for Ethan and Rebecca Matalon when their son is kidnapped. Rebecca won’t think about their intended divorce while her little boy, who’s afraid of the dark, is in the power of a vengeful madman.Ethan rescues people all over the world on his secret missions, but can he save their son? His arms give strength and comfort to Rebecca – the woman he’s never stopped loving – but they have no chance of a future if they lose Jesse. And time is running out, as darkness descends… Lights Out Dark city, passionate nights

Emma Wadsworth couldn't remember the car wreck that put her in the hospital-or the past five years of her life. But there was no denying her instant attraction to the sexy stranger she saw when she opened her eyes. Grant Wadsworth – her husband…? With every look, every tough, Grant showed her how much he wanted her. And seeing Grant with their baby daughter stirred emotions that seemed like memories. But whoever had caused Emma's wreck wasn't finished with her yet. As a killer closed in, Emma sought shelter in the one place she felt safe – the arms of the stranger she married…

Lindsey Payne's feelings for her former bodyguard had exploded in one passionate night. But Detective Gavin McCord had no room in his life for love or family. And so Lindsey kept her pregnancy to herself, only to have her child taken from her in a sinister plot. Now, Lindsey suspected her son was somewhere close…and someone would kill to keep her from finding the truth.When no one believed her, Lindsey turned to Gavin – and found hope. For this Gavin was not the cool, collected cop who'd left her – this was a man fighting for his child – and his woman….

Tough, jaded Adam Black was the best cop in Savannah. And the loneliest. All work and no play made for empty days and nights until a dark-haired beauty appeared in his office and aroused his passion – and his curiosity – with a bizarre tale that no one would believe…. Sarah Cutter had heard a woman being kidnapped from the mysterious Nighthawk Island research center after she'd been living in silence for years.So when the mysterious kidnappers targeted Sarah next, Adam had to risk it all to protect her from harm as he struggled to contain the desire that might threaten to consume them both….

Cole Hunter had no memory of who he was or where he came from. Why did nothing or no one seem familiar – except Megan Wells? And why did memories of passionate nights in her arms flash through his mind at the sight of her? Grieving widow Megan Wells didn't believe Cole could be her late husband, yet he seemed to know everything about their life together.Soon she couldn't deny the passion she felt in the stranger's arms…or the safety. Could this mystery man possibly be the man she'd loved and lost – and hoped to love again?

When vulnerable beauty Alanna Hayes appeared on his doorstep with a baby in tow, Cain Caldwell didn't know what to think. On the run after uncovering evidence of secret experiments at the Coastal Island Research Park, she claimed his brother had promised to help her, but he was dead. The closer Cain got to Alanna, the more difficult it was to remember she might be involved in murder.Except this hardened lawman couldn't deny the passion rising between them, and neither could Alanna. Would Cain join the mission to save baby Simon from the mysterious forces of Nighthawk Island – before it was too late?

Colorado Confidential Agent Night Walker could track like a wolf and gentle the wildest beast. But learning that his night of forbidden desire with Colorado's own society princess had produced a son, and that his baby had been kidnapped, cut the fierce Cheyenne to the soul.Now Holly Langworthy – the mother of his child, the woman who had seduced him and entered his heart against his will – was also missing. Holly and their baby were prisoners, and all leads pointed to a madman.And though he feared he and Holly could never bridge the gap between their opposite worlds, the primal warrior in Night could never rest until he brought them safely home….

After surviving a near-fatal accident, undercover agent Eric Caldwell wanted revenge. Falling for his beautiful physical therapist had never been part of his plan. Melissa Fagan was investigating the same mysterious medical research complex that he was. But she was asking too many questions, digging too deep. Now someone wanted her dead – before she could discover the truth about her birth parents.All Eric wanted was to keep Melissa safe and alive. But how could he protect her without blowing his cover, jeopardizing his mission…and risking both their lives?

In one tragic moment, Claire Kos had lost everything – her sight, her unborn child, the love of her life – but she survived. However, when a serial killer started calling the beautiful radio psychologist, bragging about his "conquests," Claire had to turn to the one man she never thought she'd meet again. Mark Steele had been her whole world. Now he was simply an FBI agent working on the Midnight Murderer case.She couldn't allow personal feelings to interfere, but how could she stop remembering his roguish smile, his passionate touch? When the killer targeted Claire as his next victim, could Mark truly protect her when he had the power to hurt her most of all?

Escaping a nightmarish past, Hailey Hitchcock fled to a remote Victorian homestead…and fell into the arms of an avenging stranger. Old ghosts echoed through Tin City's "hatchet house," reviving memories of the bloodbath that had taken place within its dilapidated walls. But was it Hailey's unsettling recollections – or Rex Falcon's formidable presence – that sent chills up her spine? When chaos abounded on the blustery cliffside, the primitive falcon trainer swooped to Hailey's rescue.Yet Rex's dark, piercing eyes and tightly coiled strength posed an even greater danger. As escalating threats aroused their forbidden desires, it became clear the house held all the secret answers. Secrets that someone would kill to keep hidden…

FBI agent Craig Horn had his hands full investigating a series of suspicious deaths without a single lead while trying to avoid a media circus. Complicating matters, he'd finally met his match in feisty reporter Olivia Thornbird. But while trying to get her scoop, Olivia suddenly became the victim of dangerous threats – and honor demanded Craig offer his protection. Now, the only solution was to work together.But as Craig and Olivia joined forces to draw out a killer, the sassy spitfire's big baby blues and tantalizing lips soon became a distraction he couldn't afford….

Sheriff Miles Monahue had fallen hard for Caitlin Collier, meeting and marrying her in less than a month. So when she disappeared and Miles was accused of foul play, his world shattered. Then, just when he thought he'd never learn the truth, her body was discovered. Before Miles could grieve, Caitlin's look-alike stumbled back into his life, with no memory.True, his wedding had been uncharacteristically impulsive, but the feelings "Caitlin" stirred made him determined to protect her from the danger that had followed her home…till death did they part.

Stella Segall couldn't remember how she'd gotten into the seedy hotel room – or how the dead man got into her bed. Worse, she couldn't remember Luke Devlin, the fiercely sexy FBI agent who arrived claiming to be her husband…. Searing attraction had brought Stella and Luke together thirteen months ago. But on their wedding night she'd mysteriously disappeared, leaving him to question everything about her.Now, the only woman he'd ever loved – and lost – stood accused of murder, and he'd lay his life on the line to discover whether she was a pawn in some vengeful mind game, or, in truth, a coldblooded assassin.

As a child, Elsie Timmons had barely escaped Wildcat Manor with her life. As an adult, she'd mysteriously inherited the crumbling structure, ghosts and all. Now, after a lifetime spent running from her past, Elsie was ready to confront her demons and expose the orphanage's long-buried secrets…until Deke Falcon threw a wrench in her plans.The enigmatic P.I. was hired to reunite her with the mother she'd never known, but before she could return with Deke to Falcon Ridge, evil forces threatened the future Elsie only recently considered. Luckily, she had Deke on her side – for protection, for comfort…forever?

After rescuing Sonya Silverstein and her four-year-old daughter from a vicious attack, Brack Falcon had every intention of retreating into the Colorado mountains. But with a blizzard raging, a scared Sonya was desperate to safeguard her child. Now Brack's protective instincts – and his attraction to the single mother – had him ready to battle the forces obsessed with Sonya's vulnerability.Never before had Brack questioned his instincts…but never before had he had so much to lose….