Автор: BEVERLY BARTON

Ramirez’s Woman by Beverly BartonPresidential candidate Miguel Ramirez was fighting for the future of his people – and his life. He needed a bodyguard but JJ Blair, the petite, raven-haired firebrand assigned to protect him, was irritating, infuriating…and intoxicating. Could Miguel really afford to be distracted?Her Royal Bodyguard by Joyce Sullivan Learning of her secret royal identity shocked Rory Kenilworth, but with “accidents” befalling her and bullets flying, she had no time for regrets. She had to claim her heritage – and somehow resist the fierce emotion blazing in the…

Maddie Delarue didn’t know who was kissing her until Dylan Bridges–the rebel she once lusted after–whispered his name in her ear. Yet the magic of the moment was soon eclipsed when the body of Dylan’s father was found floating in the pond.Accusing fingers pointed at Dylan, who had just returned to Mission Creek, but the former bad boy claimed to have mended his ways. And as far as he was concerned, clearing his name was easy compared to proving himself a gentleman of substance in Maddie’s…

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36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Nine Months Part 3When Jared sprained his ankle skiing, Paige agreed to spend one week taking care of him. One perfect week of Paige Summers in his house–and bed. If Paige wasn’t so stubborn, he could return the favor and take care of her and their baby forever. Why can’t she see that marrying him is the logical solution?While her child deserves a father, Paige won’t give up passion for security. She wants a man who will…

36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Nine Months Part 2Paige Summers’s life hasn’t been the same since she started her new job–and accidentally had sex with her boss during the night of the storm! She’s always wanted a baby, and J. L. Montgomery might be the perfect husband and father–if he loves her.Jared is used to getting what he wants, so he can’t understand Paige’s reluctance to marry him. Is she just a gold digger hoping to make him want her…

They live among us… They are more than human…INFERNOby New York Times bestseller Linda HowardThe Raintree clan are under attack and, as king – with fire at his fingertips – it’s up to Dante Raintree to protect his family. Then Lorna Clay walks into his life. Dante faces a battle against the wizards of the Ansara. Is he powerful and ruthless enough to vanquish his enemies and claim his mate?HAUNTED by RITA® Award winner Linda Winstead JonesHomicide detective Gideon Raintree is on the trail of a relentless serial killer, a dark Ansara wizard, when he is given an alluring new partner…

Jail… Local lawyer Peyton Rand should have left tempting troublemaker Tallie Bishop in the local hoosegow for as long as possible! That way, she’d keep out of trouble… and away from him. Instead, he bailed her out, just like he’d been doing for year. But as far as Peyton was concerned this was the last straw! But that was easier said than done.Tallie had been chasing Peyton around since they were kids, but suddenly this kid had grown – and in all the right places, too. And suddenly Peyton found that it wasn’t going to be easy getting Tallie out of his system – or out…

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Sometimes love is the most dangerous truth of all… For Lausanne Raney, romance meant nothing but trouble. Once it cost her her freedom and her baby girl. Now she’s got a respectable life…but desperately needs money to find her child. When she accepts an unusual offer from her wealthy employer’s daughter, she finds herself under deadly suspicion—and the unwanted protection of security agent Domingo Shea.Bad enough the courageously honest ex-Navy SEAL doesn’t completely trust Lausanne any more than she does him. But worse still, the instant electric attraction between them is…

Maddie Delarue didn’t know who was kissing her until Dylan Bridges–the rebel she once lusted after–whispered his name in her ear. Yet the magic of the moment was soon eclipsed when the body of Dylan’s father was found floating in the pond.Accusing fingers pointed at Dylan, who had just returned to Mission Creek, but the former bad boy claimed to have mended his ways. And as far as he was concerned, clearing his name was easy compared to proving himself a gentleman of substance in Maddie’s…

When Penny Sue Paine got Lucky, everyone was in an uproar. Because Lucky was the sweet-faced dog who had inherited the Paine millions! Now somebody wanted Lucky dead. So Penny Sue hired herself a tall, well-muscled hunk of a bodyguard….When Vic Noble found out his latest client was a dog, he nearly lost his cool. Then he got an eyeful of Miss Penny Sue Paine, a brunette with a body to die for and an innocence that could do a lesser man in. Good thing Vic was about as tough as they made ’em. But the tougher they are–the harder they…

NINE MONTHS… Hank Bishop had given Susan Redman the greatest gift – the baby her husband hadn’t been able to give her. But soon after Hank became the sperm donor and fulfilled her family dreams, Susan was suddenly widowed. Now the rugged lawman felt duty-bound to protect the pregnant beauty.OR FOREVER?He was the man she’d always loved – the man she’d thought would never settle down. But when fate made Hank the father and protector of her unborn child, Susan soon dreamed of forever with the sexy sheriff… .There’s nothing like a secret baby to bring a brooding…

Idealistic and rebellious Victoria Fortune defied her legacy in favor of a nursing assignment on the tiny island nation of Santo Bonisto. When the nation erupts in rebellion, mercenary Quinn McCoy is hired to get Victoria safely back to Texas.It’s a dangerous adventure that nearly costs both Victoria and Quinn their lives. The few days they spend trapped together become a lifetime, and passion becomes a lifeline.But things change when they get back to the real world. Quinn, a loner and a tough guy, is convinced he has no place in the privileged world of the Texas Fortunes. He walks…

JAKE BISHOP WAS A DADDY The thought shook the hard-hearted cowboy down to his boots. But once he took his tiny daughter in his strong arms, he knew he would to anything for her… .AND THAT MEANT MARRIAGEBut blue-blooded beauty Donna Fields had some crazy notion that a rough-edged rancer wasn’t the kind of daddy a little girl needed. Well, he’d show the stubborn new mom just what kind of man she needed – one slow kiss at a time. And soon he’d be sharing his ranch with the two sweet little ladies who’d captured his soul… .There’s nothing like a secret baby to…

The last thing Peggy Jo Riley wanted this holiday was a hard-boiled charmer in her house 24/7.But if she wanted to stay alive, she needed Jack Parker. And once she was in Jack’s well-muscled arms, she realized just how much she needed him….Up until the moment he’d seen desire flicker in her pretty eyes, bodyguard Jack Parker had thought Peggy Jo Riley was just another assignment. But the vulnerability he’d glimpsed under this cool beauty’s armor made him ache to do a whole lot more for Peggy Jo. Like kiss her till she gave him her trust. And love her till she gave…

A MAN OF HONORAnd honor was the only reason well-muscled former mercenary Aloysius Murdock agreed to be Catherine Price’s bodyguard. For Murdock owed Catherine’s father his life. But once Murdock laid eyes on his best friend’s beautiful daughter, he realized he would do anything for her….A WOMAN IN LOVECatherine knew better than to succumb to the passion Murdock clearly offered, for she believed in love–and Murdock had given up on love long ago. Still, something in his heated gaze made her believe that the battle-worn bachelor needed her. Maybe just as much as she needed…

THE AGENT: Burke Lonigan, weapons expert and world-class charmerTHE MISSION: To destroy a dangerous traitor, while defending his woman and child!Facing off with a deadly menace was easy for Burke Lonigan–until a beguiling beauty stepped in danger’ s path. The only way Burke could protect Callie Severin was to make her his wife. Then Burke discovered his new bride was the beautiful stranger he had taken to his bed one passionate night long ago–and the mother of the child he’ d never known! Now Burke was determined to defend his family–and damn the consequences to his heart!a…

PASSIONATE SECRETSOne sultry night many years ago, Sheila Vance became a woman in Caleb Bishop’s arms. And though he never knew it, Caleb became a father. Now the hard-hearted bachelor was back in town, and Sheila fought the fiery attraction between them. For this time, Caleb had the power to hurt not only her, but also her precious child.When Caleb saw Sheila again, he wanted her back in his life – and in his bed. But he suspected more than passion made her tremble beneath his touch – and Caleb was determined to discover the elusive beauty’s every secret… .3 Babies for 3…

This arrogant, ill-mannered American was hardly the sort of man Princess Adele of Orlantha was used to encountering in her world of wealth and privilege.And yet Matt O’Brien was all that stood between her and the deadly conspiracy that threatened everything she held dear. Her only hope was a marriage – in name only – to her self-appointed «protector.»But to be so very intimate with this infuriating yet dangerously compelling man was almost more than she could bear – because their masquerade was turning into a passion that was all too…

He was the hot-blooded cop who once stole her heart– right before he turned in his fellow cop: her own father! Now Navajo Joe Ornelas was back, playing the « good guy» once more. And– sweet mercy save her!– Andi Stephens was powerless to deny the passion that still beat within her proud heart….She was the only woman he’ d ever loved. The only one who’ d mattered when his duty had torn their tender union apart. And now that Andi needed him, this powerful protector was determined to do all he could. For this time, Joe wouldn’ t walk away without his honor– or his…