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If you can’t wait for the premiere of Fox TV’s hot new series, Scream Queens, you will race through the pages of this pulse-pounding thriller. It’s Pretty Little Liars meets Final Destination as this group of high school elites uncover whose plotting to off each and every one of them.   Every year, the lives of ten girls at Vienna High are transformed. All because of the list. Kenzie Summerall can’t imagine how she’s been voted onto a list of the hottest girls in school, but when she lands at number five, her average life becomes dazzling. Doors open to the best parties, new friends surround her, the cutest jock in school is after her. This is the power of the list. If you’re on it, your life changes. If you’re on it this year? Your life ends.Praise for They All Fall Down "A suspenseful mash-up of Indiana Jones and Pretty Little Liars."--The Bulletin"Part high school drama, part mystery,  this fast-paced novel will appeal to a broad range of readers who will have a difficult time putting it down."--School Library Journal  "St. Claire keeps the tension high as she slowly uncovers the mystery and builds to a thriller-level climax."--Kirkus "St. Claire ropes in readers from the opening pages, creating a taut thriller that keeps the audience turning pages and guessing until the end."--VOYA "Best-selling author St. Claire makes her YA debut with a thriller in the tradition of Lois Duncan and R. L. Stine."--Booklist From the Hardcover edition.

Roxanne St. Claire brings to life the beauty and danger of the Caribbean in her stunning debut novel, blending intrigue with white-hot passion for a suspenseful, sultry read. Ava Santori is cooking up a storm in the family restaurant in Boston''s North End when a call from the Coast Guard brings shattering news: her beloved brother was lost in a shipwreck. Determined to find out why the ship was steered into a hurricane, Ava packs her bags for the lush isle of St. Barts -- where she puts the blame squarely on the broad shoulders of the ship''s owner. Dane Erikson built the luxurious Utopia Adventures cruise line from the ground up and he''s not about to let it sink. Enlisting Ava to help discover the truth about the doomed Paradisio, he finds himself unbearably tempted by this fiery, impetuous woman. And as their investigation causes danger to close in, he and Ava find their hearts leading them to the same place...straight into each other''s arms.

Following her white-hot debut novel, Tropical Getaway, Roxanne St. Claire captures the passion and intrigue of France in a dazzling romantic suspense adventure. Janine Coulter has just gotten her big chance to prove herself, managing a prestigious exhibit at the Palace of Versailles -- and Luc Tremont, the security specialist, is clearly trouble. He''s making decisions without her, under-cutting her authority. He''s also too smooth, too virile, too dangerously handsome, too...well...French! And Janine has the uneasy suspicion he''s not all that he seems. Luc resolutely ignores the powerful sizzle of attraction he feels when he meets Janine -- the quintessential California girl with her blond hair, blue eyes, and legs that seem to go on forever. But when thieves steal priceless treasures from the exhibit, and Luc and Janine give chase across the lush Burgundy countryside, their forced intimacy ignites the passion both have tried to ignore. Luc wonders what will happen when Janine learns his true identity -- but with dangerous men pursuing them, they may not live to find out....

Be swept away by passion… with intense drama and compelling plots, these emotionally powerful reads will keep you captivated from beginning to end. The CEO’s Scandalous Affair Roxanne St Claire Miami millionaire Parker Garrison had dated every eligible woman in the city. So when he needed a last-minute escort he turned to his ever-efficient assistant. Who knew unpretentious Anna Cross would turn into such a beauty and make the business mogul rethink his policy on inter-office affairs… Seduced by the Wealthy Playboy Sara Orwig Unless Brittany Garrison came up with hard cash right away, she’d lose her beloved restaurant. So when handsome millionaire Emilio Jefferies offered her an irresistible proposition, Brittany agreed and sealed the deal with a kiss – unaware of the feud between their families. Or Emilio’s intentions.THE GARRISONS Unlimited power…unforeseen pleasure

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. The Ashton Dynasty – Scandalous, passionate and built on lies! Nothing is as it seems. The Highest BidderRoxanne St Claire Socialite Paige Ashton hadn’t planned on taking part in the charity auction, but suddenly she’d been ‘bought’ by the most handsome man in the room! And Paige found herself wanting to do everything he asked…Savour the Seduction Laura Wright Grant Ashton thought of beautiful single mum Anna Sheridan as forbidden fruit, for she deserved a perfect life…one his family history would never allow him to give her. But would Anna allow him to walk away, to sacrifice their future for his birthright?Name Your Price Barbara McCauley Millionaire Trace Ashton had been cruelly betrayed when his fiancée had accepted a one-hundred-thousand-dollar bribe. Trace was left an angry, vengeful man. So when Becca Marshall dared to return to Napa Valley he planned a seductive revenge.

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Under Deepest Cover When sexy, suave millionaire spy Bryan Elliott rescued shy Lucy Miller, he whisked her to his Manhattan penthouse, gave her a new name and a new look, taking her from plain Jane to gorgeous sophisticate. The new sexy siren embraced the pretend role of Bryan’s lover – but she had to remember their attraction was just a cover… Marriage Terms Millionaire businessman Daniel Elliott affected his ex-wife, Amanda, as if they were still the couple whose unbridled passions – and unexpected pregnancy – had pushed them into marriage. The fire still burned hot between them – so hot that a chance encounter had them revisiting the bedroom…together. The Intern Affair Businessman Cade McMann was watching lovely Jessie Clayton as soon as she came to work at his magazine. Knowing she was hiding something, Cade set out to uncover every one of her secrets. And seduction seemed the best way to begin…

The CEO’s Scandalous Affair Miami millionaire Parker Garrison had dated every eligible woman in the city. So when he needed a last-minute escort he turned to his ever-efficient assistant, Anna. Who knew she would turn into such a beauty and make Parker rethink his policy on inter-office affairs… Seduced by the Wealthy Playboy Brittany Garrison was about to lose her beloved restaurant. So when handsome millionaire Emilio offered her an irresistible proposition, Brittany signed on the dotted line and sealed the deal with a kiss. But she was unaware of their families’ feud and Emilio’s intentions… Millionaire’s Wedding Revenge Miami millionaire Stephen Garrison wanted revenge. His ex-lover Megan had ended their sizzling affair without an explanation! But then he learned she’d had his child! Now a seductive revenge wouldn’t satisfy him. Only marriage would be the ultimate payback!

He''s fast. She''s furious. They''re in for the ride of their lives. Rising star Roxanne St. Claire puts the pedal to the metal in a story of intrigue and passion that will get your heart racing! When sexy NASCAR racer Beau Lansing tracks down high society debutante Celeste Bennett, it''s a matter of life or death. Stunned at the secret Beau reveals, Celeste is forced to make a life-altering decision. But with her love life on the skids and her family life in a tailspin, escaping incognito into Beau''s world is just what she needs -- especially if she can get answers about her past. Beau needs Celeste to save a man''s life -- he never expected a high-octane attraction that could wreck his well-protected heart. And when Celeste''s life is threatened by someone who clearly knows her real identity, Beau has to risk everything -- including his own life -- to save her. With menacing forces in the driver''s seat and time ticking too fast, the two must win the biggest race of all...the race for their lives and their love.

From bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire comes a sensational novel of dangerous desires, dark deceptions—and one drop-dead gorgeous bodyguard.Watch your back… Alex Romero is the hottest “Bullet Catcher” in the business. Tall, dark, and deadly if necessary, this high-priced bodyguard’s got the muscle and the moves—especially when it comes to the ladies. Alex can keep his beautiful clients out of danger, but sometimes they can''t keep their hands off of him. Now Alex has one last chance to prove he belongs among the elite force known as The Bullet Catchers, but his assignment is stacked…against him. Watch your heart… Private investigator Jasmine Adams is fiercely independent and fearless under pressure—she doesn’t need some hunk-for-hire’s help to catch the creep stalking her twin sister. But when Jazz uncovers bigger forces targeting her sister for death, she’s glad to have Alex’s brain and brawn handy. From the steamy streets of Miami to the sultry beaches of Key West, Alex and Jazz try to fight temptation as they race to keep a madman from fulfilling his promise to kill not just once, but twice. And some temptations are too powerful to resist…

A hot-blooded bodyguard. An heiress worth a cool billion. And one dangerous attraction.... Roxanne St. Claire delivers a heart-pounding thrill ride in the second Bullet Catchers novel! HE KNOWS ALL HER SECRETS... Max Roper never lets emotion get in the way of his job -- not since the tragic shooting that killed his fiancée''s father. Now the former DEA agent is a Bullet Catcher, and he''s managed to block out Cori''s bitter goodbye -- and their sizzling passion. Those dangerous desires come back with a vengeance when Max is assigned to protect a recently widowed heiress: who turns out to be Cori. But Max must also discover his ex''s dark secret...and they both know she can''t hide anything from him. ...AND HOW TO USE THEM AGAINST HER Her luxury lifestyle suggests that Cori has gone from being a trophy wife to a merry widow, but nothing could be further from the truth. Suspicious of her billionaire husband''s sudden death, she hires a bodyguard. But her protector is the one man who can melt her every defense -- the one man she blames for her deepest sorrow, the one man whose six-feet four-inches of solid muscle ignites reckless passion in her. And as they close in on a killer who hides in plain view, their high-stakes affair could cost her everything...including her life.

What do thrill-seeking women want? A fantasy-fulfilling abduction...an exciting rescue by a scorching hot guy...with an unforgettable night of passion. So they go to www.takemetonite.com -- and then they die. Someone has to stop it. When Sage Valentine discovers that her roommate''s shocking suicide might be related to a website that provides edgy, thrill-seeking entertainment, she immediately books her own "abduction" to get some answers. But her "rescuer" isn''t really who she thinks he is....Johnny Christiano is dedicated to the Bullet Catchers, who saved him from a wise guy''s life of crime and turned him into an elite bodyguard. When he''s assigned to stop Sage''s kidnapping, he''s unexpectedly trapped between deceit and sizzling desire. But the closer Johnny and Sage get to the truth, the closer danger stalks them...until death is only a double-click away.

A collection of heartwarming holiday stories from today''s stars of passionate romance! LINDA LAEL MILLER delivers a holiday miracle in the bittersweet tale of a young woman who can''t hide her broken heart -- or her past -- when she returns to her hometown. But a sexy widower may just help her discover the true meaning of home in "Christmas of the Red Chiefs." CATHERINE MULVANY spins a fairy tale come true in "Once Upon a Christmas." They flirted as teenagers, but it takes time -- and some divine intervention -- to bring two star-crossed lovers together at last. JULIE LETO pairs fire and ice in "Meltdown," the sensual tale of a Cuban-American PR whiz whose job description includes thawing out her CEO boss''s frosty image. Will their sparks torch into flames of passion? ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE unwraps the thrills of Christmas in New York, where a female bodyguard toys with a dangerous desire for a mysterious hunk while protecting his young daughter. It''s a risky game with passion as the prize in "You Can Count on Me."

THREE GRIPPING TALES FROM TODAY''S BRIGHTEST STARS OF DANGER AND SEDUCTION Allison Brennan Demonologist Anthony Zaccardi can''t save the twelve priests brutally slaughtered at a California mission, but he''s determined to send the killer -- an ancient demon -- back to hell. And when tough, sexy local sheriff Skye McPherson refuses to believe something supernatural is at work, Anthony realizes that to "Deliver Us From Evil" he must first win Skye''s trust, then her heart. Roxanne St. Claire Popular TV psychic Arianna Killian''s conversations with the dead have earned her the attention of a killer who fears her abilities, and Bullet Catcher Chase Ryker is the skeptical bodyguard assigned to protect her. æWhen the messages turn deadly, they are given a "Reason to Believe" in life after death...and love...after all. Karin Tabke After a fatal car crash, bad boy cop Zach Garret''s descent into hell is interrupted by an unusual deal for "Redemption." All Zach has to do is return to earth as a warrior sworn to defend his ex-fiancŽe Danica Keller, the unknowing keeper of a power coveted by the forces of darkness. But even harder than keeping Danica alive that long is convincing her to give a second chance to the man who once betrayed her.

AN UNSTOPPABLE BODYGUARD ON THE HUNT. A WOMAN HIDING A SECRET EVEN SHE DOESN''T KNOW. A PASSION THAT BEGINS WITH DANGER.... Bullet Catcher Adrien Fletcher is on a mission to track down a baby given up in a black market adoption thirty years ago. He has a list of possible names and one tantalizing clue: the infant girl had been marked with a tiny tattoo. And since tattoo-hunting will mean getting up close and personal with the women on his list, he''s the perfect man for the job. But when Fletch meets Miranda Lang, he knows she can never be just a name on his list. If she''s not his target, he should move on and find the right woman, despite their electrifying attraction. But Miranda is on her own mission, and every step takes her closer to a deadly trap. Fletch may be the only man who can protect her...forcing him to choose between duty and desire.

In the fifth installment of her Bullet Catcher series, bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire shows the art of the deal has never been so dangerous...or so passionate.When Bullet Catcher Wade Cordell is offered a cushy assignment to track down a woman on vacation in the Caribbean and persuade her to meet her birth mother, the secret ops sharpshooter decides it''s the perfect antidote to his stressful job. Except spirited and sassy Vanessa Porter isn''t on vacation, she''s on a hunt for a friend who has disappeared. Wade''s news doesn''t faze a woman who swims with the sharks on Wall Street—Vanessa knows she''s adopted and has no intention of meeting or helping the woman who gave her up in a black market scheme. But as it becomes clear that her missing friend is deep in hiding and deeper in trouble, Vanessa strikes a shaky bargain with the sexy bodyguard who''s an expert at finding people who don''t want to be found. How high a price will she have to pay the Bullet Catcher willing to put his life on the line for her? Will she sacrifice her pride ...her heart ...even her life?

Former Bullet Catcher and lone wolf investigator Jack Culver is on a mission. Thirty years ago, an innocent woman was convicted of murder. Jack believes he''s found the real killer -- but to take down one of the highest legal authorities in the land, he needs access. Serious access. Unfortunately, the one person he knows with that kind of power is his ex-boss and ex-lover, the woman who still haunts his dreams. Bullet Catchers owner Lucy Sharpe realizes she''s being used for her connections, and she intends to use Jack Culver right back. She''s determined to see justice served, even if that means partnering with the man who once found his way past her iron shields. This time, she''ll be strong enough to avoid Jack''s persuasive touch. But when passion flares, and they become the killer''s target, Lucy and Jack don''t just break some rules -- they shatter them. And that means risking everything: their jobs, their hearts...and their lives.

Fourteen years ago, undercover FBI agent Dan Gallagher watched his lover, Maggie Varcek, flee into the Miami night as gunfire exploded around them. Now a Bullet Catcher, Dan has learned that drug lord Ramon Jimenez is out of prison after the FBI bust Maggie unwittingly aided, and is looking for revenge. Determined to protect the woman who still haunts his memory, Dan tracks Maggie down, undercover once again -- until his identity is stunningly blown. Furious at his past betrayal, Maggie refuses Dan''s help, yet the passion between them still burns irresistibly hot. Then Ramon strikes terrifyingly close. The Jimenez family will do anything to gain the key they believe Maggie holds to their hidden fortune, and the rejoined lovers are forced into a race against time, trying to unlock the secret before everything they hold most dear is destroyed...forever.

This eighth Bullet Catcher novel features a deep-sea diver trying to find a legendary pirate ship and the man responsible for protecting the treasure.Bullet Catcher and former Navy SEAL Constantine Xenakis has infiltrated a dive ship to discover who''s plundering priceless gems from a legendary sunken Spanish galleon. When he catches Lizzie Dare red-handed in the locked treasure room, her story of a stolen ancestral legacy convinces him to work with the sexy thief instead of turning her in -- and not just because he wants to find the real culprit. Lizzie is willing to risk everything to save the Bombay Blue Diamonds from her sworn enemy, even if that means giving in to an irresistible desire to get closer to her accomplice. But when passion hits them like a rogue wave and danger surrounds them like a school of hungry sharks, their adventure on the high seas turns treacherous...and deadly.

From bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire comes a sensational novel of dangerous desires, dark deceptions—and one drop-dead gorgeous bodyguard.Watch your back… Alex Romero is the hottest “Bullet Catcher” in the business. Tall, dark, and deadly if necessary, this high-priced bodyguard’s got the muscle and the moves—especially when it comes to the ladies. Alex can keep his beautiful clients out of danger, but sometimes they can't keep their hands off of him. Now Alex has one last chance to prove he belongs among the elite force known as The Bullet Catchers, but his assignment is stacked…against him. Watch your heart… Private investigator Jasmine Adams is fiercely independent and fearless under pressure—she doesn’t need some hunk-for-hire’s help to catch the creep stalking her twin sister. But when Jazz uncovers bigger forces targeting her sister for death, she’s glad to have Alex’s brain and brawn handy. From the steamy streets of Miami to the sultry beaches of Key West, Alex and Jazz try to fight temptation as they race to keep a madman from fulfilling his promise to kill not just once, but twice. And some temptations are too powerful to resist…

Zoe Tamarin is a flight risk...literally. In her early thirties, this hot air balloon pilot has yet to spend more than a few years in any one place, earning her the nickname of "the tumbleweed" by her far more stable friends. There's a reason for that, however...a reason that Zoe hasn't ever told her best friends. They think it's the gypsy blood in Zoe's great aunt, Pasha Tamarin, that has kept the two women moving from town to town while Pasha raised Zoe and even after Zoe was as adult. The fact is, Pasha isn't really Zoe's aunt and they aren't just two ladies who love the next great adventure. Zoe was once lost in the foster system and to save her, Pasha "took" her and they've been careful never to set roots too deep ever since.Zoe and Pasha's latest move has them leaving Arizona to join Lacey and the other girls to help run the Casa Blanca resort in Barefoot Bay; Zoe is launching a hot air balloon ride business and hoping that the change of scenery will help her ailing old aunt.Zoe never plans to see Oliver Bradbury again, although she did run into him a year ago at a posh hotel in Naples, Florida. She assumed he was visiting and that he still lived in Chicago, where they'd met. Oliver, now a renowned oncologist known for his unorthodox and aggressive treatment of cancer, has moved to Naples permanently, and lives just on the other side of the causeway that leads to Barefoot Bay. When Zoe realizes her aunt is suffering from a rare, but she believes, treatable, cancer, they are stuck. Pasha is terrified to go to a doctor, certain that records prove that she essentially kidnapped Zoe as a little girl. But Zoe know Pasha has to get help and decides that Oliver owes her...and goes to him for help, off the books. It'll take a miracle for Pasha to survive...and another for Zoe and Oliver to find love again. But if you don't believe in miracles, how can you ever experience one?

From Roxanne St. Claire, an author who always brings “adventure, passion, and danger” (RT Book Reviews), a thrilling and sexy novel about a debutante in disguise and a handsome race car driver in the ride of their lives as they try to solve a murder, save a life, and maybe…fall in love. When sexy NASCAR racer Beau Lansing tracks down high society debutante Celeste Bennett, it’s a matter of life or death. Stunned at the secret Beau reveals, Celeste is forced to make a life-altering decision. But with her love life on the skids and her family life in a tailspin, escaping incognito into Beau’s world is just what she needs—especially if she can get answers about her past. Beau needs Celeste to save a man’s life—he never expected a high-octane attraction that could wreck his well-protected heart. And when Celeste’s life is threatened by someone who clearly knows her real identity, Beau has to risk everything—including his own life—to save her. With menacing forces in the driver’s seat and time ticking too fast, the two must win the biggest race of all...the race for their lives and their love

Discover heart-racing intrigue in this Thriller Short of romantic suspense.Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013),edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown.In this spicy Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire pens a sensual tale with a savvy twist.On a routine diamond drop between Antwerp Central Station and Paris, security expert Donovan Rush encounters a fascinating woman in obvious jeopardy. Having been warned that a thief will attempt to intercept him, Rush must determine if Claudia is trustworthy…or the thief. When an attempt to intercept the diamonds is ultimately made, Rush is out of time and must decide if Claudia is working with the thief. It’s a split-second decision with deadly consequences. Does he forfeit her life or the diamonds? Instincts and emotions collide, and if he chooses wrong, they’re both dead.Don’t miss any of these Thriller Shorts from Love Is Murder:Diamond Drop by Roxanne St. ClaireCold Moonlight by Carla NeggersPoisoned by Beverly BartonSpeechless by Robert BrowneLockdown by Andrea KaneSpider’s Tango by William SimonNight Heat by Laura GriffinB.A.D. Mission by Sherrilyn KenyonDeadly Fixation by Dianna LoveHot Note by Patricia RosemoorLast Shot by Jon Land & Jeff AyersGrave Danger by Heather GrahamWithout Mercy by Mariah StewartEven Steven by D.P. LyleDying to Score by Cindy GerardThe Number of Man by J.T. EllisonHard Drive by Bill FloydAfter Hours by William BernhardtBlood In, Blood Out by Brenda NovakWed to Death by Vicki HinzeThe Honeymoon by Julie KennerExecution Dock by James MacomberIn Atlantis by Alexandra SokoloffBreak Even by Pamela CallowDirty Down Low by Debra WebbBroken Hallelujah by Toni McGee CauseyHolding Mercy by Lori ArmstrongVacation Interrupted by Allison BrennanI Heard a Romantic Story by Lee Child

This seventh book in Roxanne St. Claire’s sexy Bullet Catchers series features Dan Gallagher, a former FBI agent turned bodyguard who takes a sabbatical to track down his long-lost love—only to discover the son he never knew he had. Fourteen years ago, former FBI agent Dan Gallagher put drug lord Ramón Jimenez behind bars—after he fell for Ramón’s girlfriend, Maggie. So, when Dan learns that Ramón has been released from prison, he worries that Ramón will hunt Maggie down, seeking revenge. Taking a sabbatical from work, Dan quickly tracks her down and finds more than he bargained for: Maggie has a teenage son, Quinn, who’s the spitting image of Dan. Then Quinn is kidnapped, and Dan and Maggie must work together to find their son before it’s too late.

In the fifth installment of her Bullet Catcher series, bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire shows the art of the deal has never been so dangerous...or so passionate.When Bullet Catcher Wade Cordell is offered a cushy assignment to track down a woman on vacation in the Caribbean and persuade her to meet her birth mother, the secret ops sharpshooter decides it's the perfect antidote to his stressful job. Except spirited and sassy Vanessa Porter isn't on vacation, she's on a hunt for a friend who has disappeared. Wade's news doesn't faze a woman who swims with the sharks on Wall Street—Vanessa knows she's adopted and has no intention of meeting or helping the woman who gave her up in a black market scheme. But as it becomes clear that her missing friend is deep in hiding and deeper in trouble, Vanessa strikes a shaky bargain with the sexy bodyguard who's an expert at finding people who don't want to be found. How high a price will she have to pay the Bullet Catcher willing to put his life on the line for her? Will she sacrifice her pride ...her heart ...even her life?