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This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Susan Sleeman revisits a thrilling tale of an instant family on the run in Dark TidesGina Evans knows her brother was murdered-even if the police won't believe her. After catching a quick glimpse of the evidence her brother had gathered, the same criminals are after her and her baby niece. And Gina's only hope is the man she left behind.Despite the painful memories, private investigator Derrick Justice won't fail Gina and her baby. Yet now, the woman he never stopped loving and the baby he's come to adore are in a killer's crosshairs. But can Derrick trap the cold-blooded murderer before he strikes again?Originally published in 2014.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Who can she trust?Alyssa Wells has uncovered evidence that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner-a dangerous claim in a small town. After two tours in Iraq, protecting Alyssa and her children shouldn't be a problem for private investigator Cole Justice. Alyssa feels drawn to him, but how can she trust anyone after everything she's been through? Cole's sure his heart is closed off to love, but Alyssa and her children seem to have found a way in. As the killer draws closer, Alyssa realizes she's trusting Cole with more than her safety.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Framed for a crime he didn't commit, a former navy SEAL teams up with a beautiful investigator to track the criminal hunting him downWhen someone sabotages Luke Baldwin's "e;unhackable"e; software, more than just his reputation is on the line. Faced with treason charges, Luke turns to Dani Justice, a computer expert and skilled investigator. She's eager to dive into the challenging case...until she uncovers that the hacker framing Luke is someone deadly from her past.. Luke's code of honor make him resolve to protect the strong, yet vulnerable, woman he's come to adore. But can his training and determination overcome a seemingly invincible enemy?Originally published in 2013

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.DESIGNATED TARGETOn her way to visit a little girl she recently helped save, paramedic Darcie Stephens is attacked by a stranger dead-set on killing her. She escapes unscathed when detective Noah Lockhart comes to her rescue, but an officer finds a hit list dropped by the assailant–and Darcie''s name is next. Now with an assassin constantly on their heels, Darcie and Noah must uncover why somebody wants her dead. Noah fights hard to protect Darcie, but she''s determined to keep the cop at arm''s length. After all she''s lost, she''s afraid to love again, especially a handsome lawman with a guarded heart. And a murderer doesn''t plan to let Darcie live long enough for any second chances.First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A HIDDEN ENEMYEmily Graves left everything behind to save her aunt''s struggling bed-and-breakfast, but she''s hardly through the door before she''s the one who needs saving. Someone in Bridal Veil, Oregon, will go to any lengths–even murder–to keep her from making the B and B a success. Sheriff''s deputy Archer Reed has made it his personal mission to bring down the culprit. But first he has to convince Emily to accept his protection…and determine why anyone would want to harm her. As Emily''s unknown enemy becomes increasingly violent, Archer may be the only person who can keep her alive.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.WITNESS IN JEOPARDYIt''s a typical day at Rachael Long''s day-care center–until a masked gunman tries to abduct one of the children in her charge. First response commander Jake Marsh manages to defuse the situation before anyone is harmed…but not before Rachael unmasks the would-be kidnapper. Now Jake must lead a manhunt and protect Rachael from the criminal who''s turned his focus on her. But the case is reawakening painful memories for Jake, and Rachael''s treating emotional wounds of her own. And with danger mounting as Christmas nears, they must learn to let go of the past in order to outwit a killer…and find the peace that''s always eluded them both.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.When her client and old college friend is murdered, P.I. Kat Justice knows the killer will come for her next. Her survival depends on finding her unknown enemy first…and working with homicide detective Mitch Elliot, her onetime crush. It''ll take all her professional skills to ignore the sparks between them, but Kat can''t allow the handsome cop to get close. She''s seen too many people she loves die, so she vows just to do her job without getting emotionally involved. Yet keeping her distance may not be the best way to protect her heart–or their lives.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.DEADLY HOLIDAY REUNION When his ex is thrust into the crosshairs of a deadly syndicate, FBI agent Gavin McKade will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. Gavin''s holiday homecoming isn''t exactly warm and fuzzy, but he must set aside the past to make sure Lexie Grant survives. As if protecting Lexie from professional killers isn''t difficult enough, the unlikely reunion has rekindled their complicated romantic connection. But if Gavin can''t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the blurring line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.The rodeo arena is always treacherous.Now it''s deadly…It''s no accident Deputy Tessa McKade is trapped with an angry bull ready to trample her to death. She quickly realizes that McKade Law is no longer enough to keep her safe–and it''s her rescuer, Braden Hayes, who stands in as her bodyguard. As they seek to stop a would-be killer, Braden will have to use all his professional skills to guard Tessa''s life.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Cowboy lawmen make the best protectors A McKade Law novelFleeing from her dangerous ex-boyfriend, on-the-run single mother Nicole Dyer takes refuge in a cabin–and is discovered by the ranch owner, Deputy Matt McKade. It''s easy to fall for the handsome lawman and his kind family, but staying at the ranch endangers them all. When everything Nicole loves comes under direct fire, can Matt keep her–and her heart–safe?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRSHeld hostage on a train, ex-lawyer Morgan Thorsby finds her powers of persuasion failing her for the first time. Former marine sniper Brady Owens is her only hope–but his split-second hesitation on the trigger leaves her wounded. Yet when an obsessed stalker threatens Morgan, Brady steps up. Protecting someone so tough and beautiful is hardly a chore, but Brady pulls back every time they get close. Morgan isn''t ready for the connection forming between them, either, but she knows she needs his help. Can Brady capture the culprit in time for Christmas?First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.HOSTAGE SITUATIONWhen armed robbers strike her bank, hostage negotiator Skyler Brennan''s life is on the line. Rescue comes from the last person she thought she could count on–the ex-boyfriend who chose his job over their relationship. FBI agent Logan Hunter knows how much is resting on this case. The promotion of his dreams…and the safety of the woman he''s never been able to forget. But when an unexpected twist in the case pulls Logan in two separate directions, he''ll have to make an impossible choice. Will he manage to have it all by Christmas–a career and love–or will he lose them both?First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A cowboy protector from her past…A McKade Law novelWorking her first case as deputy sheriff with her ex-boyfriend, Detective Cord Goodwin, Kendall McKade is determined to track the kidnappers–even if it makes her a target. Desperate to find the abducted victim, his aunt, Cord must keep Kendall safe…while also caring for his recently orphaned nephew. Teaming up threatens to rekindle Cord and Kendall''s relationship, but first they must solve a life-threatening mystery.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.RACE AGAINST TIMEThe last thing Krista Curry expected to find in a soccer stadium was a time bomb. When she alerts explosives expert Cash Dixon, she becomes a local hero. But the attention could expose her real name–and the infamous past she fought to escape. Cash promises Krista protection from the bomber''s retaliation. Yet she hesitates to trust him as she sees his suspicion about her grow with every question she dodges. She can''t expect Cash to continue to safeguard her unless she tells him the truth. Now Cash must decide if she''s an innocent woman or guilty accomplice. But the clock is ticking down–and the real bomber is still on the loose…First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.

A hero for ChristmasCowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana MentinkSomeone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job assessing mineral rights in gold country. After rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy feels responsible for her, until he discovers she''s from the family that he''ll never forgive for his wife''s death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…Holiday Secrets by Susan SleemanWhen his ex, Lexie Grant, is thrust into the crosshairs of a deadly syndicate, FBI agent Gavin McKade will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. The reunion with Lexie has rekindled their complicated relationship. But if Gavin can''t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Dana Mentink2 Thrilling Stories  Cowboy Christmas Guardian and Holiday Secrets

When cybercriminals hack into the US Marshals' Witness Protection database and auction off witnesses' personal details to the highest bidders, the RED Team led by FBI Agent Sean Nichols begins a high-stakes chase to find the hacker. But before he can even get started, the first witness is targeted and barely escapes with her life. Sean believes Phantom, an obsessed hacker who previously outwitted the top minds in the field, is behind the attack, and Sean needs this witness's help, as she's the person who has come closest to discovering Phantom's identity. Trouble is, she's a witness under the care of US Marshal Taylor Mills, and Sean is reluctant to work with the captivating marshal who knows his deepest secrets. But Phantom claims he knows where the witness is hiding and will kill her, so to stop the hacker, Sean and Taylor must work through their personal pain and learn to trust each other. . . . The seconds are ticking down before someone dies.

It's the intel every agent fears--terrorists have been smuggled into the country, intent on unleashing the most deadly attack since 9/11. With the threat imminent, FBI Agent Kiley Dawson and ICE Agent Evan Bowers are charged with taking down this terrorist cell. The only problem is Kiley blames Evan for the death of her former partner, and she can barely be in a room with him. But with millions of lives on the line, she has no choice.If it wasn't for a bad call Evan made, Kiley's former partner would still be alive, and Evan has to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. When he starts falling for her, the agent's death seems an impossible obstacle--but it's also the last thing he needs to think about. As the terrorist plot targets Kiley's family, the two are pushed to the breaking point in a race to save countless lives.

Just as Homeland Security Agent Addison Leigh reaches the pinnacle of her cyber investigation into a firearms smuggling ring, she's attacked and left for dead. Her estranged husband, ICE Agent Mack Jordan, is notified that she's at the hospital in a coma. He may have let his past military trauma ruin their short marriage, but she never gave up on their relationship, and he remains her next of kin.Mack rushes to her bedside, where he promises to hunt down the man who attacked her. Mack failed her once when he bailed on their marriage, and he's not about to let her down again. But when she wakes up in the hospital, she remembers neither the attack nor ever being married to Mack. And when a second attempt to take her life is made, it's clear something very sinister is going on, and Mack and Addison are in for the ride of their lives.

Riveting romantic suspense to set your heart racing! Heroic and courageous characters battle against danger and face challenges to their faith… and to their lives. A PICTURE WORTH KILLING FOR Photographer Jennie Buchanan unknowingly captures a drug cartel meeting on film. And now she has become a killer’s next target. Even worse, her only protection from the danger that threatens her life is the man who threatens her heart. Dodging bullets almost seems safer than facing the feelings stirred up by seeing ex-FBI agent and ex-boyfriend Ethan Justice again.Ethan vows to safeguard Jennie from the deadly men on her trail. And for a second chance at Jennie’s love, he’s willing to risk anything to expose the truth—about the drug smugglers, the past and the future together he still wants. The Justice Agency: Family and law enforcement go hand in hand

A KILLER’S CLOSING IN… When her client and old college friend is murdered, P.I. Kat Justice knows the killer will come for her next. Her survival depends on finding her unknown enemy first…and working with homicide detective Mitch Elliot, her one-time crush. It’ll take all her professional skills to ignore the sparks between them, but Kat can’t allow the handsome cop to get close.She’s seen too many people she loves die, so she vows just to do her job without getting emotionally involved. Yet keeping her distance may not be the best way to protect her heart—or their lives. The Justice Agency: Family and law enforcement go hand in hand

Who can she trust? Alyssa Wells has uncovered evidence that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner, a dangerous claim in a small town. After two tours in Iraq, protecting Alyssa and her children shouldn't be a problem for private investigator Cole Justice. Alyssa feels drawn to him, but how can she trust anyone after everything?Cole's sure his heart is closed off to love but Alyssa and her children seem to have found a way in. As the killer draws closer, Alyssa realizes she's trusting Cole with more than her safety. The Justice Agency: Family and law enforcement go hand in hand­­­­­­

When someone sabotages ex-Navy SEAL Luke Baldwin’s “unhackable” software, there’s more than his reputation at stake. Faced with treason charges, Luke turns to Dani Justice, a computer expert and skilled investigator. She’s eager to dive into the challenging case…until she uncovers a devastating connection. The hacker framing Luke has a personal, deadly history with Dani. Luke’s code of honor—and his growing feelings—make him resolved to protect the sweet, strong woman he knows is more vulnerable than she’d admit. But what good are his training or determination against an enemy who can hack into any system, and find them wherever they hide?

MISSION: PROTECT BABY Gina Evans knows her brother was murdered—even if the police won’t believe her. After catching a quick glimpse of the evidence her brother had gathered, the same criminals are after her and her baby niece. And Gina’s only hope is the man she left behind. Despite the painful memories, private investigator Derrick Justice won’t fail Gina and her baby. Yet now, the woman he never stopped loving and the baby he’s come to adore are in a killer’s crosshairs. But can Derrick trap the cold-blooded murderer before he strikes again? The Justice Agency: Family and law enforcement go hand in hand.

This holiday season, three military men of honor must do everything they can to save ChristmasMission: Christmas Rescue by Debby GiustiOn the run from a killer, Elizabeth Tate must accept U.S. Army captain Nick Fontaine''s protection for the sake of her young niece and nephew. Now her life is in the hands of the very man who broke her heart years ago.Special Ops Christmas by Susan SleemanResearcher Claire Reed''s top secret project is stolen, putting her at risk of being kidnapped to unlock it. Her undercover bodyguard–her former love, Green Beret Travis Chapman–is on his most dangerous mission yet.Homefront Holiday Hero by Jodie BaileyWhen someone tries to kill the daughter of a military official, U.S. Army major Tyler Rainey must keep Kelly Walters from harm…while guarding his own heart against very unexpected feelings.

HOSTAGE SITUATIONWhen armed robbers strike her bank, hostage negotiator Skyler Brennan's life is on the line. Rescue comes from the last person she thought she could count on–the ex-boyfriend who chose his job over their relationship. FBI agent Logan Hunter knows how much is resting on this case. The promotion of his dreams…and the safety of the woman he's never been able to forget. But when an unexpected twist in the case pulls Logan in two separate directions, he'll have to make an impossible choice. Will he manage to have it all by Christmas–a career and love–or will he lose them both?First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.

RACE AGAINST TIMEThe last thing Krista Curry expected to find in a soccer stadium was a time bomb. When she alerts explosives expert Cash Dixon, she becomes a local hero. But the attention could expose her real name–and the infamous past she fought to escape. Cash promises Krista protection from the bomber's retaliation. Yet she hesitates to trust him as she sees his suspicion about her grow with every question she dodges. She can't expect Cash to continue to safeguard her unless she tells him the truth. Now Cash must decide if she's an innocent woman or guilty accomplice. But the clock is ticking down–and the real bomber is still on the loose…First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.