Under the Marshal's Protection by Kathleen Tailer Entrap her own brother for a U.S. Marshal? Jessica Blake can't bear the thought, but what choice does she have? It isn't just the marshals who are after Michael. If his co-conspirators in the counterfeiting ring find him first, he won't live long enough to clear his name. And both the U.S. Marshals and the counterfeiters think the best way to get to Michael…is through Jessica. With danger on every side—for herself and for the only family she has left—Jessica has to make a choice. Can she trust U.S. Marshal Dominic Sullivan with her safety, her brother's life…and her heart? Excerpt of chapter one: Dominic knocked on the white screen door and took a step back. His eyes swept back and forth between the wide front porch of the aging country home and the spacious yard that surrounded it. An enormous live oak tree dominated the yard, and a wooden swing suspended from the lowest branch swung softly in the breeze...

Missing by Lynette Eason Her daughter is the most important person in Lacey Gibson's world. So when the girl disappears, Lacey will do anything to find her. Even track down a man she hasn't seen in sixteen years—U.S. Marshall Mason Stone, the father of her child. Mason was perfectly content with his life until Lacey arrived. Her confession that their daughter—the daughter he didn't know they had—is missing shakes his carefully controlled world. But there's no time to adjust as they race to find their child, catch the kidnappers…and learn whether they can have a second chance at happily-ever-after. Excerpt of chapter one: "My daughter's missing and I need your help." Mason stared down at the distraught redheaded woman standing on his front porch, tears swimming in her eyes, fists clenched at her side. Shock immobilized him for a brief moment, then with an effort, he found his voice. "Lacey Gibson." Just saying her name tr...

Point of No Return by Susan Warren An American boy and a warlord's engaged daughter have disappeared—together—in an Eastern European border country. Only one man can find them in time to prevent an international meltdown—Chet Stryker. But Chet is taken aback when he realizes the boy is the nephew of Mae Lund, Chet's former flame. When Mae insists on rescuing her relative herself, Chet knows he has to protect her from the enemy on their trail. Yet can he protect himself from falling for Mae again? Excerpt of chapter one: Times like this, Mae Lund thought she might actually hate Chet Stryker. Mae stared at herself in the dingy mirror of the one-stall hangar bathroom, grimacing at the splotch of vomit-scented wetness that stained her jumpsuit. How she loved it when her scenic air tour passengers didn't follow instructions. She should be flying C-130s for Chet Stryker's international security team. His voice still rang in her head. I just don't w...

Winter Reunion (Aspen Creek Crossroads series) by Roxanne Rustand Home to heal...and reconcile? When wounded Marine Devlin Sloan comes back to Aspen Creek, he's surprised by his late mother's will. His new business partner for the next six months will be Beth Carrigan. His ex-wife. This might prove to be Dev's most difficult mission yet. He never stopped loving the sweet bookstore owner, but his military career broke them apart. Now, as they work together at helping others get a new start in life, he hopes he can break down the walls between them....and explore the possibilities of renewing the life they had with each other. Excerpt of chapter one: Beth Carrigan took a last glance at her cell phone, shoved it into her pocket and heaved a sigh. A crisp, sunny October weekend in Aspen Creek, Wisconsin, usually brought crowds of tourists from Chicago, Minneapolis, and all parts in between. It didn't bring unexpected calls from Washington, D.C., Ca...

Daughter of Texas by Terri Reed Texas Ranger Ben Fritz would give his life to protect Corinna Pike. After all, she's his captain's beloved daughter—and the only witness to her father's murder. When the assassin targets Corinna, Ben dedicates himself to her safety…while keeping his distance. The beautiful ballerina deserves better than a rough-and-tough ranger. Yet Corinna refuses to ignore the draw between them, just as she refuses to give in to fear as danger grows. Ben will need her courage—and love—to guide him through the line of fire when the killer strikes again. Excerpt of chapter one: The Ranger creed: "No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin'." C orinna Pike froze on the unlit front porch of her family's ranch home. Gunfire had come from within the house! Her startled gaze shot to her father's Crown Victoria parked in the driveway. Her father, the only person she had l...

Legacy of Lies By Jill Elizabeth Nelson Evidence from a decades-old murder is the last thing Nicole Keller-Mattson expected to find in her grandmother's backyard. The finger-pointing and accusations aimed at her family were easier to predict. Everyone in Ellendale is eager to blame the Kellers—but after an attack leaves Nicole's grandmother in a coma, only Nicole can clear the family name. With the assistance of police chief Rich Hendricks, she stands a chance of solving the mystery…if she's willing to accept Rich's help. Nicole lost her husband in the line of duty—trusting another cop is too painful. But not trusting Rich could be deadly. Excerpt of chapter one: "Over my dead body!" Nicole Mattson's grandmother whirled away from the stove and planted wire-veined hands on plump hips. "Jan's Sewing Room has sold fabric, patterns and sewing notions for sixty years. I'm not about to toss that heritage out the door to convert to this ne...