New Releases by B.J. Daniels

When danger claims her, rescue comes from the one man she least expects A cowgirl at heart, Bo Hamilton does her best thinking in wide-open spaces. So when money goes missing from the family foundation she runs—meaning one of her trusted ragtag employees is a thief—Bo rides into the Crazy Mountains to figure things out. But a killer hiding among the sawtooth ridges takes her captive…and isn’t planning on ever letting her go. Bo’s disappearance gets folks thinking she’s the guilty one who’s run off with the money, but Jace Calder would bet his ranch that she’s innocent. Not that he has any reason to trust the beautiful, spoiled senator’s daughter. But she also gave his troubled sister a job when no one else would. For his sibling’s sake, Jace is going after Bo and bringing her home to face the truth. But up in the mountains, he finds Bo at the mercy of a suspected murderer. As her only hope, Jace is about to find out what they’re both made of.

A devil in blue jeans… Cooper McLeod has a job to do—pose as a ranch hand to get close to single ranch owner Delaney Lawson. Working side by side, Cooper can’t help but be drawn to the beautiful spitfire, but spending time with Delaney could prove dangerous—for both of them. Cooper’s rock-hard, denim-clad body is enough to make Delaney Lawson go weak in the knees. But she needs an extra ranch hand, not a man in her life. And when his arrival sparks a series of mysterious “accidents,” she will need to discover if the charming drifter is looking to capture her heart—or her ranch… Previously published.

Suspense, passion, cowboys and the wide skies of Montana—all the hallmarks of New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels combine in this thrilling volume! AMBUSHED! Molly Kilpatrick has kept ahead of the criminals who want to kill her, but her luck is up…until she reads about Jasmine Wolfe. Jasmine has been missing for years, and Molly resembles her enough to assume her identity. She must convince Jasmine''s fiancé, Cash McCall, though. One look at the sexy sheriff and she knows it won''t be a hardship. But someone wants Jasmine dead, too! HIGH-CALIBER COWBOY As the black sheep, Brandon McCall isn''t expected to rescue damsels in distress. But Anna Austin is in trouble, and he''s never walked away from a beautiful woman. Anna is determined to find out what happened to her past. And someone wants those secrets to remain buried. Can Brandon protect Anna long enough for her to uncover the truth? Look for BJ Daniel’s latest title Reunion at Cardwell Ranch, part of her bestselling Cardwell Ranch series.

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a woman goes to pay her respects to the father she never knew and finds herself caught up in his dangerous life. Paige Grayson dreams of a life of adventure as her alter-ego P.T. Alexander. Her dull life takes a turn though when she gets a mysterious note saying the father she thought dead for twenty-three years only recently died. From the moment she goes to view his body at the funeral home to when she seems a strange woman put a mysterious package in his coffin, Paige is suddenly on a wild ride straight out of one of her fantasies.

The hunt for a killer leads to a battle between justice and desire For U.S. marshal Rourke Kincaid, there''s the law…and then there''s his law. When the two don''t agree, he always trusts his instincts. A killing spree has gripped the Northwest, showing a strange connection that only he sees, and now the old rules of justice no longer apply. Forced to turn rogue, he goes deep undercover to track his mysterious female suspect to a quiet, unassuming café in the wild, isolated mountains of Beartooth, Montana. But encountering Callie Westfield complicates his mission in ways he never expected. As suspicious as she seems, her fragile beauty and sexy charm get to Rourke. Then the gory crimes begin anew. With his heart suddenly at war with his instincts, he has only two options. Either turn Callie over to the law, or put everything—including his badge and his life—on the line to protect her.

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new edge-of-your-seat romances for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Intrigue bundle includes Rescue at Cardwell Ranch by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author B.J. Daniels, The Renegade Rancher by Angi Morgan and Shattered by Alice Sharpe. Catch a thrill with 6 new edge-of-your-seat romances every month from Harlequin Intrigue!

Sheriff Dillon Lawson has always thought his twin brother Ethan was dead, until the beautiful Tessa Winters arrives, claiming to be carrying Ethan''s baby.

New York Times bestselling author B. J. Daniels brings you back to Cardwell Ranch for more edge-of-your-seat intrigue. AT CARDWELL RANCH, THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE BRUTAL… It had been years since Tanner \"Tag\" Cardwell''s boots touched Montana soil. This Christmas he was determined to change that. Until a run-in with local Lily McCabe revealed dark secrets from his past and deep trouble for his future. Cowboys came and went in these parts. But Tag Cardwell caught Lily off guard in more ways than one when the two became entwined in a murder mystery. What was it about Tag? The dreamy eyes… The rugged physique… The protection she felt in his strong arms… But before they could lose themselves in each other they had to trace a killer. Or risk finding a crime scene under the Christmas tree. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Collects two suspenseful Christmas stories, including \"Keeping Christmas,\" where cowboy Chance Walker, intent on bringing wild child Dixie Bonner home for Christmas, starts to fall in love with the woman he is tasked to find and protect.

New York Times bestselling author B. J. Daniels brings you back to Cardwell Ranch for more edge-of-your-seat intrigue. Trouble came to Cardwell Ranch when a pile of old bones was discovered. Since then, nothing has been the same. Follow the Cardwell family as they band together to overcome murder, mayhem and a family imposter.

Danger runs high and passions burn hot in Montana''s wild country Big-city detective Bentley Jamison is a long way from home in the Beartooth wilderness when one of local rancher Maddie Conner''s ranch hands goes missing. Towering mountains and a small, tight community are as unfamiliar to Jamison as herding sheep, but he''s never shied away from a challenge. As the new deputy sheriff, he''s sworn to protect every inch of this rough terrain—starting with unraveling a mystery that has left Maddie a wide-open target. Maddie''s as beautiful—and untamable—as the land around them. Like Jamison, she won''t back down from danger. But desire that flares hotter than their tempers only raises the stakes when a fierce storm traps them in the high mountains. Caught in a killer''s sights, Jamison and Maddie must trust one another, because now survival…and love…are all that matter.

New York Times bestselling author B. J. Daniels brings you back to Whitehorse, Montana for more edge-of-your-seat intrigue. THIS NEW DEPUTY DIDN’T EXPECT HIS FIRST CASE TO INVOLVE A WEDDING AND A FUNERAL Deputy Sheriff Nick Rogers found out small-town life meant adjusting to two things—gossips and Laney Cavanaugh. And neither was much help in solving a bridal shower murder. Some days it appeared like everyone in Whitehorse had a secret—including their new lawman. And falling for Laney wasn’t a good way to maintain a low profile. Nick might have been new to Whitehorse, but he wasn’t above getting his hands dirty. Even if everybody in Laney’s family had it in for the victim, and they were fixing for a fight. Wedding bells were always trouble, and, unfortunately, trouble always had a way of hunting Nick down.

New York Times bestselling author B. J. Daniels brings you back to Cardwell Ranch for more edge-of-your-seat intrigue. Cardwell Beware The Cardwell clan has a new, mysterious member. Dana Cardwell warmly welcomed her Justice cousin into the family fold and to the ranch for a reunion. But this cunning kin has other plans for Dana…and designs on her husband, Hud. Hilde Jacobson has known Dana too long to let her best friend get conned—or worse, killed. Unfortunately Hilde is no match for a skilled impostor who''s duped everyone in the canyon. Only Deputy Marshal Colt Dawson believes Hilde''s claims about the phony relation; only his strong arms have saved her from "accidents" intended to get her out of the way. Together can they convince the Cardwells that a predator lurks in their happy home? Pick up the latest installment from the Cardwell Ranch series—Rescue at Cardwell Ranch, available now!

After Hudson Savage betrayed her, Dana Cardwell hoped never to lay eyes on the seductive cowboy again. Until a bunch of old bones showed up on her family ranch. Suddenly her former lover was back in her life in a big way—to investigate a decades-old crime. Five years ago, Hud left town with a heartload of regrets. But now, as acting interim marshal, he had a job to do. And this time he wasn’t walking away. Because now Dana’s life was on the line—as the unsuspecting target of a killer who still walked the canyon. Hud would do whatever it took to keep Dana close. Even if it meant risking his own heart for a second chance for both of them….

Jack French has had two long years of prison-ranch labor to focus on starting over, cleaning up his act and making things right. When he comes home to close-knit Beartooth, Montana, he’s bent on leveling the score with the men who set him up. The one thing he doesn’t factor into his plans is beautiful Kate LaFond. With adventure-seeking in her blood, Kate’s got big dreams to chase and a troubled past to put to rest. And even though a red-hot connection to a woman with her own set of secrets isn’t part of Jack’s plans, he just can’t resist Kate and the gold cache she’s after…even if it comes at a price. But when Kate is accused of murder, he realizes she’s not only a suspect, but a target. In the Montana wilderness, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from a killer on a quest to rob them of their chance for a new, passionate life with each other.

Would She Stand By Her Man…or Suspect him of Murder? Ever since J. D. Garrison had broken her adolescent heart when he''d skipped town years ago, the radio and the supermarket tabloids had been Denver McCallahan''s only link to the man who''d become country music''s "brightest star." That is, until her uncle Max got murdered…. Suddenly J.D. was waltzing back into her life…sweeping her off her feet and warning her not to trust his best friend, Pete, the one man who''d helped dry her teenage tears. The two men Denver loved most were now accusing each other of murder! One had stood by her…the other had broken her heart. Would Denver choose the right man?

Originally published separately in 2004 and 2005.

The prime suspect was a sleepwalker For the second time in her life Clancy Jones had awakened at a murder scene—this time with the murder weapon in her hand. Without recall, she insisted she was innocent, framed and the real killer after her. To the untrained eye, she looked mighty guilty. But to private investigator Jake Hawkins, she still looked damn good. Desire for Clancy had always burned inside Jake; so had anger. Ten years ago Clancy sleepwalked onto another crime scene and her testimony had put Jake''s father behind bars. Now Jake didn''t know if he wanted to prove his seductive client''s innocence—or guilt. LAWMAN—There''s nothing sexier than the strong arms of the law!

From the moment Billie Rae Rasmussen crashes into him, Tanner Chisholm realizes he is on a collision course with destiny. As Whitehorse''s cowboy with a heart of gold, there is no way he could overlook the fear that shadows her eyes. Something has her running scared, but now that she is in his protective arms he intends to keep her safe. Billie Rae can''t run fast enough—or far enough. And if she sticks around this small town, the danger that follows her could put her newfound hero at risk. But Tanner refuses to leave her side, and his love gives Billie Rae the hope and courage she needs. Now she''ll fight to take back her life…or die trying.

Responding to a 911 call, Whitehorse Deputy Halley Robinson is stunned to find herself face-to-face with her teenage crush, Colton Chisholm. The schoolboy who had teased her is now a strong and sexy man—and he''s on a mission to solve a case! But if he plans on unmasking a killer, he''s going to need her help. Colton can no longer run from the truth…someone in his small town has gotten away with murder. Now it''s up to him to bring the killer to justice—with the help of local authorities, which, to his surprise, include Halley. The girl who had once idolized him is now a woman he must fight to resist. But as they work on the case, the attraction between them only grows stronger. Their rocky past may lead to a future together…unless the killer parts them forever.

A secret agent returns home to the woman he left behind and puts them both in danger in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. When Jace Dennison left Whitehorse twelve years ago, he never meant to return—until a family tragedy draws the undercover agent back to the town—and the woman he left behind. Suddenly Jace must deal with a life-changing Winchester revelation and serious danger. His Christmas homecoming is stirring up a hornet’s nest of trouble, and his ex-fiancée, Kayley Mitchell, is smack dab in the middle. The last thing Jace wanted was to put the warm and loving woman in harm’s way, but whoever has it out for him has taken Kayley hostage. Jace knows, without a doubt, he’ll risk his own life to save Kayley’s—and if he’s given a second shot at her love, he’ll take it.

Convinced a murder is about to happen, a cowboy detective protects the pretty target in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Cyrus Winchester’s last attempt at helping a damsel in distress led to a coma and a stay in the Whitehorse hospital. But the Montana private investigator can’t seem to shake his protective instincts, especially when it comes to local shop owner Kate Landon. While unconscious, he had dreamed of her brutal murder—or was it a dream? With her girl-next-door good looks and adventurous spirit, Kate doesn’t see herself as a victim—but Cyrus is sure that she’s in danger. And this cowboy at heart isn’t about to take a risk with her life. All he knows is that his investigation is bringing old secrets to life, secrets that point to Kate being a target of a merciless killer. Driven to keep her safe, he’d give his all to protect the woman he loves—but will it be enough?

A private investigator partners up with a pretty reporter on a cold case in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Bad news for journalist Raine Chandler—she’s on the run from a killer, but her luck is about to change as she catches the eye of hunky Cordell Winchester. In town on family business, the cowboy P.I. can’t ignore a lady in need—or resist the urge to help her solve an abduction case long gone cold. But the blue-eyed woman is herself as much of a temptation as she is a mystery. . . . By the time a storm strands them at the Winchester ranch, Raine and Cordell decide to bare all, body and soul. Moved by Cordell’s confessions, Raine makes her own shocking revelation. Now, with another girl gone missing, Cordell has to trust and protect the woman who has already stolen his heart. . . .

By day, quiet and reserved Samantha Peters worked for a high-endwedding planner. By night she was a top-notch agent with Miami Confidential. Then she met sexy Alex Graham after tragedy struck outsidethe Weddings Your Way salon, and Samantha had trouble keeping her twolives separate. Being with Alex brought out Samantha''s protectiveinstincts—and the wild side she tried so hard to keephidden—when she and Alex became the targets of a dangerousenemy. Samantha had to remain focused, or jeopardize the work and theteam. After all, forming attachments to victims was wrong…even ifbeing with Alex felt so right….

A PI hired to find a wealthy Texan’s daughter finds himself falling for his pretty prey in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Ten years ago Dixie Bonner was the favorite wild child of a powerful Texas oilman. But after uncovering a dark family secret that cast suspicion on everyone close to her, she took off for a new life and never looked back. Chance Walker is the cool-eyed cowboy hired to bring her home by Christmas. But after catching her, he can’t decide if she’s a blackmailer or a victim. Is he tempted to protect her because she’s telling the truth—or is he falling for her? Holed up in a remote Montana cabin with the bad guys closing in, two stubborn souls need to trust each other if they hope to survive the season.

Charlotte “Charlie” Larkin believed she''d been cursed when it came to matters of the heart, especially since every man she''d ever been involved with had met an untimely end. To add insult to injury, to-die-for true-crime writer Gus Riley has come to the remote Montana town to research her for his next book! Following an attempt on Charlie''s life, Gus insists the two join forces to pursue the investigation. Charlie is unwittingly drawn to her sexy protector, but she knows she should keep her distance...Except when Gus insists they fake a relationship to draw out the killer, her defenses crumble at his all-too-real advances. And being in close proximity to Gus is making Charlie forget that the arrangement is supposed to be temporary—a dangerous distraction from a very dangerous killer. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

A woman searching for her missing father must trust a stranger with secrets of his own in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. He was an enigma . . . Somehow Ford Lancaster seemed to turn up just when Rozalyn Sawyer needed him most. And as much as she hated to admit it, she couldn’t help but want more of his steady presence . . . his smoldering kisses. Rozalyn was sure a crime had been committed against her family, but was her desperate search for the truth based on fear or madness? Ford had come to settle an old score only to find his investigation colliding with a killer’s next target: Rozalyn. She had every reason to doubt his hidden motives, but Ford knew he would pay any price to reconcile the past and claim Rozalyn as his wife.

A woman abducted by a cop under investigation helps clear his name and falls in love in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Though Cape Diablo had a reputation for being cursed, Willa St. Clare—the only eyewitness to a murder investigation—found the remote island the perfect place to disappear. Only, she never realized she was being followed. A case of mistaken identity put undercover cop Landry Jones and Willa at cross-purposes. And though a mysterious entity on the island wanted to make sure Willa remained deadly silent, her only hope for survival rested on Landry’s too-broad shoulders. But as the danger around them escalated, was their undeniable attraction the greatest risk of all?

A woman searching for the truth about her biological parents must trust a sexy cop in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. She skidded into town on a bike too powerful for most men, with ten thousand dollars in her saddlebag and a bullet wound in her shoulder. Maggie Randolph was searching for something and running from someone. But she didn’t plan on running into a man she could trust. . . . Timber Falls’ deputy sheriff Jesse Tanner had to convince the daredevil beauty that he’d protect her. But first he’d have to catch her—before it was too late. Jesse was sexy as sin, and chivalrous to boot. But Maggie wasn’t exactly playing by the books in her search for the truth about her father’s murder and her own adoption. Could she share her secrets with Jesse and find solace in his arms for good?

Believing he’s found his future wife, a man partners up with a pretty PI to find a missing child in a romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller. The moment Will Sheridan met Samantha Murphy at a party, he knew she was the woman he’d been waiting for. Then a kiss, and suddenly she had disappeared. But Will hadn’t given up looking for her, for he vowed to make her his bride—once he discovered who she was, that is. . . . Samantha Murphy’s identity was something the female private investigator was trying very hard to hide. She had a job to do and Will, sexy and gorgeous as he was, was in the way. When her latest case took a dangerous turn, Will was caught in the middle of the chase and became her accidental partner. Now on the run to save an innocent life, can they fight their attraction long enough to stay alive?