Автор: Janice Johnson Kay

A terrified little witnessWhen army ranger Gabe Decker is asked to protect an orphan and her psychologist, Trina Marr, he doesn’t hesitate. Hidden in a remote cabin, Gabe experiences a taste of family life… And when bullets start flying, Gabe puts vows to do whatever it takes to protect…

It’s a dream come true…if only she’ll say yes.He doesn’t believe in love, but Detective Bran Murphy does want a wife and family, which seem unattainable when his fiancée breaks it off. Drowning his sorrows the night before what was supposed to be the big day, he finds comfort in Lina Jurick, a woman with a sad story of her own. And then, inexplicably, she disappears without a word the next morning.It’s a good half a year before Bran runs into Lina again, during a murder investigation. Lina is the key witness. In fact, she’s the only witness, and she becomes the killer’s…

What she doesn’t know could cost her her life…It’s upsetting enough to find a body walled up in the garage of her childhood home…but then for Detective Tony Navarro to suggest the remains might belong to her mother! Beth Marshall and her siblings thought their mom had abandoned the family years ago. If she hadn’t…if she was murdered… And now the sexy police detective believes their father is the killer. He enlists Beth to help him find clues he suspects are in her father’s garage. What neither of them realize is that the clues are really in Beth’s subconscious. Juggling…

If they hadn’t lost the girl, Meg wouldn’t have found Jack…She hadn’t hesitated to take in Sabra, her daughter’s pregnant best friend. Yet maybe that was Meg Harper’s first mistake. It was hard enough raising one teen, but two? And now the girl has disappeared. Because Meg’s the responsible adult, police suspicion falls on her. Which brings her entirely too close to Detective Jack Moore. The man’s clearly attracted to her, but she hasn’t been in a relationship in years and she doesn’t even remember how to begin. Her past is…complicated.…

She can’t save herself…but he canIt took the twenty-fifth anniversary of his kid sister’s death to bring Zach Carter home. Determined to solve her murder with his training as a homicide detective, he discovers that his estranged brother has beaten him to the punch and is already on the local force. The two, divided in their parental loyalties and their suspicions, struggle to make headway, until Zach is witness to a fatal beating where the guy left standing is a cop. And a second witness is a gorgeous brunette. Zach is in the impossible situation of protecting Tess Granath from the…

He’s her only defence…and a frightening temptation.Rebecca Holt thinks she’s doing the right thing when she takes evidence proving her ex-husband is hiding a murder. But after two attempts on her life, she flees with her six-year-old son to rural Missouri, where the pair hide among Amish relatives, dressing «plain».County sheriff Daniel Byler was raised Amish, but his protective instincts put him in conflict with his family’s beliefs at an early age and he left the faith. Yet this background helps him to recognise Rebecca as someone who is out of place, in danger…and lying to…

Wren Fraser can think of better times to go into labor. Say, when she’s not on the run, or when there’s a hospital nearby. Better yet, when there’s not a major flood trapping her in an abandoned house. She needs a rescue…now!It arrives in one Alec Harper. Strong, competent and good-looking, the detective keeps her safe and doesn’t leave her side. He even takes in Wren and the baby when they have no place to go.For a woman wanting her independence, it’s shocking how quickly she settles in with Alec. The situation seems a bit too domestic. And the sizzling…

Having her own family is not too much to ask! Although it’s been tough, sixteen-year-old Sierra Lind has assembled some good candidates. First there’s the most perfect foster mom ever–Lucy Malone. And now Sierra has found her bio dad, Jonathan Brenner. With the way Lucy and her dad are making eyes at each other…Well, Sierra will have her family unit any day now.But things go south when her dad and Lucy take opposite sides on a deal-breaker issue. And guess who’s in the middle? Yeah, that’s so not where Sierra wants to be. She has to fix this so that everything goes…

Jakob Nilsson has tried to keep his distance from Amy. Like a forbidden temptation, he’s always known his weakness where she’s concerned. Then an unexpected weekend brings them together. Despite the torture of being so close to her, Jakob is glad he’s there…especially when the opening of a time capsule reveals a confession that upends Amy’s world.Nothing is the way it was. But that revelation also means the barriers between Jakob and Amy are gone.Finally, he’s free to pursue the woman who has always fascinated him.The challenge now is to convince her to look beyond their past. And…

Enjoy the dreams, explore the emotions, experience the relationships.Stranded with a sexy soldier…A mountain blizzard, an enigmatic war veteran and an isolated cabin – not what Fiona MacPherson expected when she set out on a trip into the mountains with her students! Taking shelter from the storm at John Fallon’s lodge, Fiona is drawn to the quietly commanding battle-scarred warrior. When her arrival shatters John’s solitude, his world shifts on its axis.As the storm rages outside, John’s feelings for the sweet teacher get stronger. The ex-soldier faces his hardest fight – finding…

One of Moira Cullen’s few walks on the wild side has come back to haunt her. Now she has to tell the man who rescued her from a disastrous evening he’s going to be a father. Not the best thank-you she can give Will Becker.He proves her instincts were sharp the night she took a chance on him. Not only does he commit to being involved with their baby, he also returns from his dream job in Africa to do it. He’s a good man…perhaps too good. Moira has to wonder if he’s here because he wants to be or because he always does the right thing. And the way she’s falling…

It was supposed to just be a visit…Settling down in her hometown has never appealed to Charlotte. She’s got a good job and a great life in the city…until a crisis forces her return to the family farm. She’s not back long before the well-laid plans for her future fall apart, and send her straight into the arms of gorgeous Mayor Gray.Soon Charlotte’s wondering if she may be ready to abandon her urban life and see where the intense feelings between them could lead. And she’s starting to see the appeal of a white picket fence in a peaceful little town after…

A man of integrity…or not? The moment Captain Reid Sawyer helps social worker Anna Grant with a sticky situation, she’s hooked. He’s gorgeous and clearly interested in her. Yet even as he pursues her, she senses he’s holding back. For someone who prizes honesty and doing the right thing, how much of his evasion can Anna tolerate? Her trust in Reid is further shaken when he confesses what he’s done to protect his newly discovered brother. Is Reid really one of the good guys?Then he’s involved in a hostage situation. Suddenly, she fears she could lose him before…

Standing between her…and dangerReturning to her hometown is Cait McAllister’s chance to stand on her own. That means taking a break from men and relationships. Then she meets her new boss, the intriguing Noah Chandler. As the mayor he’s got bold plans for Angel Butte. As a man he’s so tempting Cait’s vow of independence is in jeopardy.The most persuasive part of him, however, could be the way he looks out for her. Because when a threat from her past puts her in danger, Noah is there to protect her. And there’s no way she can resist a man who has so much invested in keeping her…

Is an independent cop the best family man?Niall MacLachlan’s one priority is the law. He fought his way from the wrong side of the tracks to earn his badge and won’t jeopardize it for anything. After all, trusting his family nearly cost him everything as a kid. So, no. This loner has no desire for a wife and children to call his own.So why is his entirely too attractive landlady, Rowan Staley, slipping past all his defenses?She and her young family–complete with noisy dog–are everything Niall thinks he doesn’t want. But he can’t keep his distance when she turns to…

The moment Captain Colin McAllister sees her on TV he knows. She may call herself Nell Smith, but she is Maddie Dubeau—the girl who went missing from Angel Butte, Oregon, years ago.She’s haunted Colin, and now the adult version of her is so captivating, he needs distance. He wants to help her recover her memories—even solve her case—without crossing a professional line.But distance becomes impossible when the threats against her escalate. It’s clear someone is determined that Nell never remembers what happened to Maddie.Colin must keep her safe so that he can finally bring her…

There’s a right way, then there’s the wrong wayNobody knows that better than police captain Duncan MacLachlan. He has served and protected for years without bending to a middle ground he doesn’t believe in. And he’s not about to change. Certainly not for stubborn–and sexy–court advocate Jane Brooks. Her shades-of-gray view of the world clashes with his black-and-white one.Then a mission to save an at-risk teen has Jane’s life on the line. Now she and Duncan must join forces despite their differences–and the flaring attraction that’s too hot to ignore.…

No emotional connection means zero risk of being hurt. DEA agent Conall MacLachlan has learned that the hard way. And it’s been the key to his survival. So why is his latest assignment getting to him? Could be that he’s back in the town he rejected years ago. But he suspects the real reason is Lia Woods.He’s instantly and powerfully attracted to Lia–something that’s never happened to him. And running a surveillance operation from her house has them too close–he can’t catch his breath. Between her and her foster kids, Conall feels the domestic ties…

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Kat Riley’s husband has kept Grant Haller at a distance. Despite the strong attraction pulling him to her, as police chief with that open missing person case, he can’t afford to get close to her. Not with everyone in this small town watching. Still, he waits for the day he can make his move. Then Kat finds a boneand others start to appear.Once the remains are identified as her husband’s, Grant has to consider her a suspect. Deep inside he’s convinced she’s innocent and he’s driven to clear her name. And when the…

Unexpected Christmas plans Olivia Bowen would rather avoid this holiday season. Even her satisfaction at improving the family business doesn’t make up for the loss of her beloved father and the sudden tension with her mother. Olivia questions how much longer she can live in her hometown. And her decision is further complicated by Ben Hovik.She should keep her distance–he broke her heart years ago. Yet his compassion and their still-sizzling attraction are seductive. Could she be falling for him again? When she spends Christmas with Ben and his teenage son, she wonders if this might be…