Автор: Julie Miller

These sexy soldiers have sworn to serve their country. . . and win their women’s hearts.The marine’s secret love-child Gorgeous Marine Jeff is shocked to discover that his passionate tryst with Kelly has made him a father. But now he’s met his daughter he’s determined to be in her life. And claiming her feisty mum is the kind of challenge a hero can’t turn down!Seduced by the army rebel Sex advice columnist Cyn is out to prove that military men don’t make good relationship material. But Major Ethan McCormick knows he can make her change her mind. Sure, he’s arrogant and…

Keeping secrets close…and an enemy closer…His protection instincts on high alert, KCPD detective Trent Dixon knew something was wrong with Katie Rinaldi. The special investigator had obviously uncovered a dangerous piece of evidence while looking into a cold case. So dangerous, in fact, that the single mother’s life was now in jeopardy. But as much as Trent told himself he was keeping tabs on Katie and her young son as part of his job, he couldn’t ignore the very real feelings he had for her. Still, as a professional, he was bound to the badge and would give Katie all the security she…

This was one cold case a hard-nosed detective had every intention of solving…with or without a beautiful victim’s help…Six years ago her fiancé was murdered. Now, someone is stalking her, intent on stopping her memories of the murder from being revealed. And Detective Max Krolikowski, her protector, only wants her alive for the truth she might be hiding.But Max is hiding his own secrets, such as the acute PTSD the ex-solder lives with. As part of Kansas City’s Cold Case Squad, the officer’s work should have been simply investigative. But with his potential key witness’s life…

While investigating a reported crime, Detective A.J. Rodriguez discovered there wasn’t a trace of any murder having been committed! But hearing-impaired heiress Claire Winthrop insisted she’d stumbled upon a slain employee in her father’s high-rise building and claimed she could ID the hit man.Although the lack of evidence pointed to an open-and-shut case of a pampered socialite clamoring for attention, A.J. sniffed a deadly cover-up. Powerfully drawn together, the street-tough lawman soothed the shell-shocked princess with a tantalizing kiss that bewitched both their…

In his custody and in his arms. . .Liza was nobody special ; until she witnessed a high-profile murder. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killer’s identity. Holden Kincaid was KCPD’s number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his father’s death.Yet he was denied access to witness Liza. . . until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe ; but now devastatingly handsome Holden’s heart is on the…

Detective T. Merle Banning vowed to conduct the Holiday Hookers homicide investigation based on cold, hard evidence, not psychobabble from the department’s «crackpot» consultant.So, despite their smoldering attraction, he scoffed at Kelsey Ryan’s unsettling visions of one of the murders. But even he couldn’t discount the truth when Kelsey provided a break in the case that had stymied the Fourth Precinct for years. As their pursuit of the twisted killer led them down the seedy back alleyways of Kansas City, the flamboyant beauty bewitched T’s battle-scarred…

Going undercover to take down murderous gun smugglers is what Duff Watson lives for. Until he tracks the ring to a Missouri farm . . . and meets paramedic Melanie Fiske. Now the KCPD detective has another critical task: Winning over the curvy redhead who tempts him yet who he can’t let himself trust.Something about the protective ex-soldier makes Melanie believe he can help her find out the truth about her family. And the desire Duff awakens feels like the real thing. But when Melanie’s life is threatened, can she keep trusting—and loving—a man who lives a life of dangerous…

Political intrigue, an undercover investigation and a very mutual attraction.As the Kansas City Police Department’s archenemy, reporter Gabriel Knight never expected to need its help. But the sexy journalist suspects the death of a politician’s aide will shed light on the long-unsolved murder of his fiancée. He demands to team up with tough, beautiful detective Olivia Watson. Sharing a mutual distrust—and a disturbingly mutual attraction—Gabe and Olilvia discover that someone’s working hard to keep old secrets buried and stop their investigation dead. But as they come closer to the…

Dispossessed Duke Cadence St. John might be a maverick mercenary.He might have sold his soul to the highest bidder, but he wouldn’t hurt shy, bespectacled royal secretary Ellie Standish–had he recognized her that is! She had transformed herself into a stunning beauty for the Inferno Ball, a metamorphosis so complete that, instead of the real princess, his cohorts had kidnapped the wrong woman! Held in the dark confines of a remote cabin, Ellie would be killed if her identity were discovered. Cade vowed to stay near and protect her with his life. But when the heated sensuality of their…

SWAT Captain Michael Cutler’s pulse was racing. He should have been thinking about the intense hostage crisis he’d just diffused.But he couldn’t keep his mind off of her–Jillian Masterson, the leggy brunette who had come to him for protection from an obsessive stalker. He certainly hadn’t been looking for love, especially with someone fifteen years his junior. But their chemistry was undeniable. As the stalker’s threats intensified, Michael knew he’d go to any lengths to bring him down. Even if that entailed giving Jillian some very personal…

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A ruthless killer…an expectant mother…one determined cop.Rafe Delgado had been there for Josie Nichols her entire life. So when he turned to her one night, emotionally drained thanks to a heartbreaking case, her longtime crush on the brooding cop reached a whole new level. But afterward, Rafe went back to being untouchable and Josie didn’t know how to break through his shell…even to tell him she was pregnant.Everything Rafe did was by the book and so his moment of weakness could never be repeated. He didn’t deserve someone like Josie.even if it was a daily struggle to keep…

Her knight in shining armourA detective with no badge, Edward Kincaid’s brooding nature scared medical examiner Holly, but even he couldn’t dim her Christmas spirit. Yet a disturbing attack turned her favourite time of year into the most terrifying. Now Holly and Edward must reveal a conspiracy too many people have died covering up. However, Holly finds Edward’s protection – and powerful embrace – hard to resist.As new clues surface, can Holly bust the case wide open and give guarded Edward the Christmas miracle he…

FBI agent Sam O’Rourke was on an unsanctioned mission to hunt down his sister’s murderer. The steely-eyed lawman’s investigation led him to Jessica Taylor–the one victim, in a string of many, who’d escaped with her life and whose missing memories made her a target for a demented madman.Posing as a ranch hand, Sam was determined to gain the fragile woman’s trust to solve this crime. However, Sam hadn’t counted on this lone witness awakening his deadened heart with her sumptuous beauty and unflinching courage. A case that had begun as an unrelenting thirst…

Protective cop…virgin for the taking! When his shy friend becomes a stalker’s target it brings out all of sexy detective Atticus’s protective instincts. Suddenly Brooke is consuming all of his thoughts and desires. Brooke feels safe with Atticus around. She’s certain his broad shoulders and toned muscular body could shield her from anything.Soon her awkward affection for him erupts into a raw need that she’s never known before. But will their newfound passion ignite a killer’s lust for revenge…?THE PRECINCT: BROTHERHOOD OF THE BADGE – Bonded by brotherhood, forged into…

He’s vowed to succeed – even if it costs his life!Five million dollars for rescuing a kidnapped heiress? To reclusive Jason Hunt, the job’s about redemption, not money.But when the troubled former marine finds megarich Samantha Eddington, opposites begin to…

George Carlisle hired me to kill you.Daria stared wide-eyed at Detective Kevin Gordon, the man who’d just uttered the most frightening words she’d ever heard. George was trying to kill her? Daria nervously shook her head.»You must be mistaken. George is a lot of things – I don’t have enough fingers on both hands to count them – but he’s not a murderer.»«Exactly. This is why he sought out someone else to do his dirty work.»She turned to the hard sound of his voice. «Is George in jail?»Kevin paused. «No.»»Why not?» «We arrested him last…

Kansas City HeroScarred inside and out by a past he can’t remember, Jake Lonergan doesn’t know if he’s a heroic undercover DEA agent or the hit man who killed him and assumed his identity. While he is determined to remain in the shadows, it’s Robin Carter and her baby girl who force him back into the light. When the gorgeous single mom is attacked, Jake comes to her rescue…and finds it impossible to walk away from this fragile little family. Now, with a dangerous stalker determined to get his hands on the only woman who got away, protecting Robin and her daughter…

His only job was to protect her–not to get her into bedWhen his coinvestigator was attacked just moments after Detective Nick Fensom left the scene, he swore he’d never let her get hurt again. Thanks to their tense relationship, criminologist Annie Hermann wasn’t happy to have Nick as her newly appointed protector. And although Nick couldn’t blame her, being together 24/7 caused him to see Annie in a whole new light. Before long, he couldn’t stop picturing the beautiful brunette wrapped up in his arms–and in his sheets. But allowing unfamiliar feelings to get in…

SWAT team member Miranda Murdock can’t bake, or get a three-year-old to eat. But she can shoot the wings off a fl y.Which is why she’s protecting millionaire Quinn Gallagher’s daughter. But the little girl is soon tugging at Miranda’s heartstrings. And Quinn is doing other things to her–exciting, forbidden, bedroom things–making her job riskier each day.…Quinn is determined to find the killer threatening his daughter’s life. Despite the danger, he wants Miranda with shocking intensity. The elite cop is a puzzle he can’t figure out, and desire between…