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Secondhand Bride (McKettrick Cowboys #3)
by Linda Lael MillerThe third installment in the New York Times bestselling McKettrick Cowboys series follows the youngest McKettrick brother as he and his estranged love cross paths after discovering he must marry in order to inherit the family ranch. Jeb is the wild McKettrick, the one who never could stay out of trouble. And trouble is what he gets when he proposes to Chloe Wakefield. No sooner had he and the pretty schoolteacher tied the knot than Jeb discovers she&’s already married. After a major dustup with Chloe in a Tombstone barroom, an irate Jeb hightails it back to the Triple M Ranch, certain that his chances of winning the spread in a marriage race with his brothers are dashed. Now Chloe has come to Indian Rock, hoping to find her beloved Uncle John and a much-needed teaching post. But when she unexpectedly crosses paths with Jeb, her rage—and passion—flare even stronger than back in Tombstone. Chloe never intended to mislead Jeb about her previous marriage to a scoundrel of a man. But when she finds out Jeb needs a bride and a baby in order to inherit the Triple M, she is livid. Learning to trust will be the hardest part of this mixed-up marriage—until a stagecoach robbery and the return of a dangerous stranger prove to Jeb and Chloe that they need each other to love and honor as long as they both shall live.
Secondhand Dad
by Kayla DanielsFAMILIES ARE FOREVER MOTHER AND CHILD...Noah Garrett had given Caroline Tate back her child. And after years of searching all she wanted was to take Ethan home. But the rugged cop was on the trail of a murderer-and her son was the only witness. So how could Caroline deny the sexy sheriff anything? AND FATHER? From the minute he began keeping guard on the pretty single mom and her son, Noah's investigation became personal. The brooding loner suddenly felt like a family man again. Now Noah would do anything to protect the woman and child he longed to call his own.Happily ever after-with kids!
Secondhand Shadow
by Elizabeth BelyeuFrom the pen of Shelly Greene writing as Elizabeth Belyeu ...It's supposed to be a symbiotic relationship: the Shadow serves and protects the human Lumi, the Lumi feeds and cares for the Shadow. But when Damon’s Lumi died young and severed the bond between them, he declined to go with her like a good little Shadow. Yes, it hurts. Yes, he's cold and hungry all the time. And yes, his own people call him an abomination. But for the first time, Damon's life is his own, and he’s never going back.Or so he thinks, until he meets Naomi, a pregnant college student, and bonds to her as his new Lumi. Which has never happened to a Shadow before.Naomi has enough problems on her plate, juggling college and a crappy survival job, preparing for a baby, and getting over her cheating ex-husband. The last thing she needs is a dark, brooding fellow like Damon depending on her physically and emotionally, and hating her for it. But a vigilante among Damon's people has his sights set on Naomi -- and they both know Damon is her only chance for survival.
Seconds to Sunrise
by Nico RossoReaders of Maya Banks's KGI series will love the adrenaline-fueled, pulse-pounding suspense of Nico Rosso's SECONDS TO SUNRISE She thought she'd lost everything... April Banks thought her website crashing was just a glitch. Starting the online forum for war widows has been the only thing keeping her together since her husband died, and she won't let anything interfere with her work. But this is no technical malfunction-cyberterrorists have targeted the information locked in April's website and they'll do anything to get it. Even if that means removing April. Permanently. He'll make them pay... Automatik gave former SAS agent James Sant a way to protect the innocent again. He thinks life in the shadows is all he deserves...until he meets his newest assignment. April is everything James has never let himself want and he knows she's already had too much heartbreak in her life to risk feeling for him. But keeping things professional while hunting the hackers with the gorgeous widow is going to be the hardest job he's ever taken on. This book is approximately 75,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! Find out more at CarinaPress.com/RomancePromise
Secrecy
by Belva PlainFirst came the sin. Then the lies.He was handsome, charming, irresistable, and an eighteen-year-old lady-killer, her uncle Cliff's stepson, Ted. But in one terrible night he would shatter the life of fourteen-year-old Charlotte Dawes and nearly destroy her family. Years afterward, Charlotte would remember that night with fear and loathing, with pain that could be banished only by her work as a gifted architect, building a new world for others as she conceals her own.For Charlotte's family, prime employers in New England mill town, what happened to Charlotte was the beginning of the end. Her father is left shattered by his daughter's pain. Her troubled mother is unable to cope. And her distinguished family has fallen from grace, plunged into debt. The only rock that sustains them in their darkest hours is a woman whose own guilty secret has given her the power to ruin--or resurrect--the family to whom she owes her life.Belva Plain's searing novel cuts to the heart of a family ravaged by secrecy. But it is ultimately a story of redemption, the kind that grows when one person dares to tell the truth.
Secret (Elemental #4)
by Brigid Kemmerer&“Multiple secrets come to a boil&” for a Merrick brother in a pressure cooker of a paranormal from the New York Times bestselling author of Spirit (Kirkus Reviews). Nowhere is safe. Not even home . . . Nick Merrick is stretched to the breaking point. Keep his grades sky-high or he&’ll never escape his hometown. Keep his brother&’s business going or the Merricks will be out on the street. Keep the secret of where he&’s going in the evenings from his own twin—or he&’ll lose his family. Keep his mind off the hot, self-assured dancer who&’s supposed to be his &“girlfriend&’s&” partner. Of course there&’s also the homicidal freak Quinn has taken to hanging around, and the Elemental Guide counting the hours until he can try again to kill the Merrick brothers. There&’s a storm coming. From all sides. And then some. Nick Merrick, can you keep it together? Praise for Brigid Kemmerer and The Elemental Series &“Magic, suspense, and enough twists to keep you reading until sunrise. An incredible start to the series!&” —Erica O&’Rourke, award-winning author of Torn &“Five hot guys, one tough heroine, plenty of romance and non-stop action . . . Elemental is the new series to watch.&” —Inara Scott, author of The Marked &“A refreshingly human paranormal romance . . . read fast and keep that heart rate up.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Secret Admirer
by Christine Rimmer Karen Rose Smith Ann MajorFAMILY BONDS AND MESSAGES OF LOVEWhile Red Rock, Texas-beloved hometown of the celebrated Fortune family-prepares for its annual Spring Fling dance, three compelling couples discover the joy and passion of falling in love...Despite their long-standing feud and the town's annoying matchmaking efforts, rival business associates can't keep their hands off each other in SECRET KISSES by Ann MajorAfter surviving a robbery, a bank teller realizes that love is all that matters and confesses her secret desire for a courageous cop in HIDDEN HEARTS by Christine RimmerMarried for several years, a husband and wife who've drifted apart find the magic of spring breathing new life into their troubled relationship in DREAM MARRIAGE by Karen Rose Smith
Secret Admirer (Gallagher Justice)
by Amanda StevensGet ready for a new brand of justice... Born to a legacy of lawman, three brothers sworn to serve and protect will safeguard the women they love.GALLAGHER JUSTICEWith a wickedly sexy smile and reputation to match, detective Tony Gallagher was the Chicago P.D.'s bad boy. Tony had one rule: he always worked alone. Until a murder case pushed him to the edge-and he got a new partner...Working with Tony was Eve Barrett's dream come true-and her worst nightmare. As a girl she'd loved him, but he'd never noticed her. Now she had to find her growing desire, and her real assignment: investigating Tony.With women he knew dying, Tony trusted no one. Eve had to win his confidence-before a clever killer discovered the secrets of his heart...
Secret Admirer (Sweet Dreams #81)
by Debra SpectorThe most important part of Kim Belding's world is KLAU, the Laurence High School radio station. As one of its top disc jockeys, she gets to play the latest hits and the newest music. When a secret admirer begins calling in his song requests, Kim loses her usual on-the-air cool. Who could the mystery caller be? Is it Ray, Laurence High's hot rock guitarist? Or Buddy, the president of the student council and Kim's sworn enemy? Or is her unknown fan someone she's never met? Kim's determined to discover her caller's identity, but she may be in for a big surprise!
Secret Admirer: The Arboretti Family Saga - Book Four (The Arboretti Family Saga #4)
by Michele JaffeAn eerie tale of murder in Elizabethan England: “Sexy . . . Full of suspense and drama . . . A wonderfully original read” (Jane Feather, New York Times–bestselling author of An Unsuitable Bride). Lady Tuesday Arlington has always used her painting as a refuge from the nightmares that plague her sleep. When her husband is murdered in a setting that uncannily resembles one of Tuesday’s paintings, the young widow becomes the prime suspect. Lawrence Pickering, the Earl of Arden and an investigator in service of Queen Elizabeth I, begins to follow Tuesday’s every move, certain of her guilt—until Tuesday becomes a target herself. Intrigued by her knowledge of the crime scenes as well as her stunning beauty, Lawrence vows to protect her. But how can he stop a killer who appears capable of the impossible—invading Tuesday’s mind?
Secret Affairs: 5 Contemporary Romances
by Peggy Bird Toni Jones Alicia Hunter Pace Lynn Crandall Dana VolneyPssst…the cat’s out of the bag! These five couples have successfully kept their deepest confidences locked in the dark, until love comes knocking to expose their secret desires.Secrets Gone South: Will Garrett grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and never expected debutante Arabelle Avery to end up in his arms during an emotional moment. Now she’s returned to Merritt, his son on her hip. Will he ever be good enough to raise his son and win Arabelle’s heart? Secrets: Casey Mitchell has always kept his identity as a were-lynx secret. But he’s drawn to Michelle Slade, and when he begins to help investigate the circumstances surrounding a mysterious disappearance, the situation spins out of control. Their survival depends on trusting each other with secrets better left unspoken. Will these two lonely souls triumph and find true love…or lose everything? No Secrets in Spandex: Allegations of drug use surround sexy bike racer Jacob Hunter, who has come home to Colorado to train for the biggest competition of his life. Reporter Ariel Hays is ready to do anything to get that story—except reveal her own secrets. Can they keep the fireworks exploding between them from torching their lives? The Professor’s Secret: English professor Claudia Manchester secretly writes spicy romances under a pen name to keep her side job under wraps until she’s secured tenure. But when she meets historical romance writer Bradley Davis while dressed as her sexier alter ego at a conference, it’s clear she can’t build love on lies. Protecting Her Secrets: Bodyguard Eddie Dever needs to clear his younger brother’s name, but that’s an uphill climb with Special Agent Hannah Malone laser focused on putting a crime boss behind bars, even at his brother’s expense. Things get sticky when the two go undercover as Mr. and Mrs. and the pretense starts to feel all too real. And both Eddie and Hannah have one more surprise up their sleeves that can blow the lid off of more than a crime boss’s enterprise. Can they find a way to trust before they take the job too far? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secret Agenda
by Paula GravesHe'd faced down danger multiple times, but now Pentagon liaison Evan Pike had to deal with the ultimate confrontation. Telling Megan Randall that her late husband had been murdered by his own government was difficult. Keeping their association strictly about business, however, was proving impossible. Especially once Megan's life was put in jeopardy.On the run with a stranger, Megan wondered how her quiet life had changed so drastically. Having Evan as her protector was comforting and she knew he'd do anything to keep her alive. But he was also a man who had her questioning her belief that she'd never love again. And that was even more dangerous....
Secret Agenda
by Rochelle AlersAfter her politician husband is killed in an accident, Vivienne Neal takes a job as assistant to powerful CEO Diego Cole-Thomas. As their relationship takes a sensual turn, letters arrive at Diego's office indicating that Vivienne's husband's death was no accident. Original.
Secret Agent Affair (The Doctors Pulaski #5)
by Marie FerrarellaWhen a doctor tends to an undercover agent’s injuries, she finds herself falling for him in this romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.Dr. Marja Pulaski knew she was inviting danger by treating the wounded stranger. The man called Kane wasn’t what he pretended to be. But she couldn’t begin to guess how much of a threat he really was. And she never imagined the passion he’d awaken with his very first touch.A Special Forces agent who put his life on the line every day, Kane Donnelly knew better than to fall for a woman who could compromise his mission. Especially with her life and the lives of countless others at stake. He couldn’t risk losing Marja. But he had to let her go before their growing love plunged them into the greatest peril of all.
Secret Agent Boyfriend (The Adair Affairs #3)
by Addison FoxA pretend boyfriend, a murder and a lost heir-just another day for the Adair family... What harm could there be pretending a sexy FBI agent is her boyfriend? Plenty, socialite Landry Adair discovers when she must work with Derek Winchester to locate the missing Adair heir. Pretend hugs, pretend kisses, and before she knows it, their sizzling attraction is dangerously real! But as Landry and Derek race to uncover family secrets-possibly her father's murderer-more danger arises. Coming close to the truth draws out a killer desperate to get the two out of the way. Only then does Landry realize she's more warrior than society princess...and she'll fight tooth and nail for a real chance at love!
Secret Agent Dad
by Metsy HingleTHE UNDERCOVER FATHERHis memory lost, secret agent extraordinaire Blake Hunt found himself in the loving and capable hands of lonely farmhouse widow Josie Walters. And more than a little perplexed that he seemed the proud owner of adorable baby twins! Yet even as the details of his mission started coming back to Blake, Josie's sultry green eyes beckoned him to a seductive future with her. Would discovering the truth about his identity tear them apart-or unite their hearts forever...?Five wealthy Texas bachelors-all members of the state's most exclusive club-set out on a mission to rescue a princess...and find true love.
Secret Agent Dad
by Metsy HingleTHE UNDERCOVER FATHERHis memory lost, secret agent extraordinaire Blake Hunt found himself in the loving and capable hands of lonely farmhouse widow Josie Walters. And more than a little perplexed that he seemed the proud owner of adorable baby twins! Yet even as the details of his mission started coming back to Blake, Josie's sultry green eyes beckoned him to a seductive future with her. Would discovering the truth about his identity tear them apart-or unite their hearts forever...?Five wealthy Texas bachelors-all members of the state's most exclusive club-set out on a mission to rescue a princess...and find true love.
Secret Agent Dad
by Metsy HingleTHE UNDERCOVER FATHERHis memory lost, secret agent extraordinaire Blake Hunt found himself in the loving and capable hands of lonely farmhouse widow Josie Walters. And more than a little perplexed that he seemed the proud owner of adorable baby twins! Yet even as the details of his mission started coming back to Blake, Josie's sultry green eyes beckoned him to a seductive future with her. Would discovering the truth about his identity tear them apart-or unite their hearts forever...?Five wealthy Texas bachelors-all members of the state's most exclusive club-set out on a mission to rescue a princess...and find true love.
Secret Agent Father
by Laura ScottIn this romantic suspense novel, an undercover agent faces the most personal case of his life when he learns that his secret son is in mortal danger.Although he’s never met the boy who arrives on his doorstep, undercover DEA agent Alex McCade can’t deny the truth. The four-year-old is his child, and—like father, like son—little Cody has landed himself in the middle of a dangerous situation.Cody is the only one who can identify his mother’s killer. And the boy’s beautiful aunt, Shelby Jacobson, is hoping that Alex can help uncover the truth. Now, with a killer after his newfound family, Alex will do anything to keep Cody and Shelby safely by his side.
Secret Agent Father (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Laura ScottHe has a son? Although he's never met the boy who arrives on his doorstep, undercover DEA agent Alex McCade can't deny the truth. The four-year-old is his child, and--like father, like son--little Cody has landed himself in the middle of a dangerous situation. Shelby Jacobson, Cody's aunt, tells Alex that Cody is the only one who can identify his mother's killer. So now the killer is after them both. With his newfound family in danger, Alex will do anything to keep Cody--and Cody's beautiful aunt--safely by his side.
Secret Agent Groom
by Andrea EdwardsTHE AGENT'S SECRET Years ago, Alex Waterstone had been reckless and charming-every girl's dream date. But Heather Mahoney never really dated-she hadn't even gone to the prom. Still, she would go to a wedding-hers. And Alex would make the perfect groom....Secret agent Waterstone was knee-deep in an undercover mission, but Heather's teasing smile had his mind elsewhere. Yet even a kiss was forbidden, for showing he cared would make the innocent beauty a target. And Alex would risk anything to keep Heather safe. Still, who would protect this bachelor's heart from love? The BRIDAL CIRCLE They dreamed of marrying and leaving their small town behind-but soon discovered there's no place like home for true love!
Secret Agent Heiress (Montana Confidential #4)
by Julie MillerFourth in the series featuring cowboys by day, specialized government operatives by night—men bound by love, loyalty, and the law.The mission: Baby-sit an heiress.Rescue a spoiled heiress who’d gotten herself kidnapped? Agent Vincent Romeo did it single-handed. But instead of the society cream puff Vincent expected, this female seemed to think she was the agent in charge! Whitney MacNair was pure trouble on a shapely set of legs—with a charm as lethal as a loaded gun aimed straight at Vincent’s jaded heart.Whitney had felt alone for so long—now a protector as fierce as the Montana mountains refused to leave her side. Falling for the quiet agent was more dangerous than going after the men stalking her, but heartache meant nothing when each kiss might be their last . . .“Julie Miller’s crisp writing style highlights her well-developed characters, complex intrigue and strong plot.” —Romantic Times“The last story in the Montana Confidential series, and it’s an action-packed, passion-packed ending.” —Rendezvous
Secret Agent Man
by Diana PalmerRevisit a tale of love and suspense in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's SECRET AGENT MAN!Corporate security expert Lang Patton is one of the most capable men...except when it comes to love and commitment. The former secret agent has endured his fair share of emotional scarring and he's not looking to get himself mixed up in affairs of the heart. That is, until his ex-fiancée, Kirry Campbell, reenters his world.Kirry desperately needs Lang's help. Her life is in danger, and he's the only one who can protect her. She knew Lang had broken their engagement because she wanted promises from him he couldn't fulfill, but he'd never left her heart. Now she requires his skills to protect her from a violent pursuer. In the process, they might just rediscover a love worth dying for...
Secret Agent Minister
by Lenora WorthNew York Times–Bestselling Author and Carol Award Finalist: The pastor she secretly loves once had a different—and dangerous—calling . . .As his secretary, Lydia Cantrell knew the church members adored Pastor Malone. But she was shocked to discover his past as a Christian secret agent. Her shock turned to disbelief when he revealed he’d made some enemies—and that he and Lydia were in danger.As the kind, gentle pastor started leading her around corners and through dark alleys, Lydia wondered how she’d get through this. Sure, the stakes were high—and then there was the fact that she was head over heels in love with her secret agent minister . . .Praise for Lenora Worth“The characters [are] warm and engaging . . . the faith element is always present, but is not heavy-handed or intrusive.” —Publishers Weekly“A fun story.” —Shreveport Times
Secret Agent Reunion
by Caridad PiñeiroPosing as the fearless assassin code-named the Sparrow had nearly cost Danielle Moore her life. Now the Lazlo operative must finish her mission. Then she meets her new partner. Agent Mitch Lama. Her former lover. A man who is supposed to be dead. Years ago, as he lay desperately wounded in her arms, Mitch knew he loved her. If only she could have trusted him with the truth back then. Now he's recovered in time to smoke out a killer within their ranks. But Dani poses a greater danger, rekindling desire that puts them both at risk.