New Releases by BEVERLY BARTON

Inferno by New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard Two hundred years after the Raintree clan defeated them, the Ansara wizards are rising up again to take on their bitterest foes. As king, it''s up to Dante Raintree to protect his clan, but when Lorna Clay walks into his life, suddenly fire, always his to control, defeats him, leaving him wondering whether Lorna is to blame. Will Dante''s strength be enough to win the fight of his life? Sanctuary by New York Times bestselling author Beverly Barton For Mercy Raintree, war with the evil Ansara clan means she must assume her position as guardian of the Sanctuary—the sacred Raintree home deep in the Smoky Mountains. But doing so threatens to disclose her most precious secret. Dranir Judah Ansara wants to kill Mercy, personally. Then he comes face-to-face with her—and with her daughter, Eve. Will Mercy''s closely guarded secret change not only the outcome of the battle…but also Judah''s own bitter heart? Haunted by RITA® Award winner Linda Winstead Jones Homicide detective Gideon Raintree can harness electricity and talk to ghosts. To solve his newest case—a relentless serial killer unleashed by the dark Ansara wizards—he will need to wield gifts he''s kept hidden. With evil lurking at every turn, Gideon and his alluring new partner, Hope Mallory, are in a race against time to save their love, their family…and their newly conceived child.

Bolt the doors, turn on the lights and pray for mercy – you''ll be up all night with this disturbingly addictive novel – perfect for fans of Karen Rose.

He''s their secret admirer, wooing them with phone calls, love letters and special gifts. From a distance, he admires them. Desires them. Despises them. And when he gets close enough, he kills them all...

A serial killer lures a beautiful FBI agent into high stakes game of life and death in this romantic thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. The game is simple: he is the Hunter; they are the Prey. He gives them a chance to escape. To run. To hide. To outsmart him. But eventually, he catches them. And that''s when the game gets really terrifying . . . Private investigator Griffin Powell and FBI agent Nicole Baxter know a lot about serial killers—they took one down together. But this new killer likes playing games with Nic and Griff. Every unsolvable clue, every posed victim, every taunting phone call—it''s all part of his plan. But now the Hunter is changing the rules . . . The brutal psychopath needs a worthy adversary. To him, Nicole is the most precious prey of all. And he won’t stop until he gets his chance to hunt her down. Now, with his partner in a killer''s sights, Griff is playing for the biggest stakes of his life.

After her father''s disappearance, Gwen Arnell was desperate to find him-- even follow his route to a legendary island. She would do anything to shield him from harm, but who would protect her from the sensual private investigator who''d just become her unlikely rescuer? Ex-CIA agent Will Pierce came to Puerto Nuevo for a missing-persons case and didn''t expect a beautiful partner. The paradise teemed with unseen perils, and Gwen could be the key to both their missions. As mortal danger found them, Will realized just how far he''d go for a love that had become his most passionate obsession-- .

Five extraordinary siblings. One dangerous past. Unlimited potential. Fans of "Heroes" and "The X-Files" will be unable to resist the mysteries of Family Secrets! This third and final collection contains books 9-12: Blind Attraction by Myrna Mackenzie, The Parker Project by Joan Elliott Pickart, The Insider by Ingrid Weaver and Check Mate by Beverly Barton.

Its been ten years since a bullet left journalist Lexie Murrough paralyzed. Black Ops commando Deke Bronson is grateful Lexie has no memory of the incident, for hes never been able to forgive himself. After Lexie, whos now the head of an international charity, receives threats, Deke is assigned to keep her safe. Is this fates way of giving him a second chance? Original.

What if, one by one, your exes were being murdered - and all the evidence pointed at you? Hotshot lawyer Quinn Cortez is infamous for his prowess in the courtroom - and the bedroom. But when his latest conquest - notorious party girl Lulu Vanderley - is found butchered, Cortez becomes the prime suspect. Suffering paralysing blackouts, and with no memory of his actions at the time of the murder, Cortez must fight to clear his name. Lulu''s cousin Annabelle is willing to believe he is innocent - until more bodies are discovered, and all the clues lead back to him. To catch a killer, Cortez must explore the blackness within him, and confront the shocking truth...

Tis the season when anything can happen . . . when passion sparks brightest . . . and miracles and magic can turn any heart toward love . . . The Christmas Stocking, Fern Michaels Philadelphia businesswoman Amy Baran is determined to raise money for a new seniors'' center by harvesting Christmas trees from the small-town Virginia farm she remembers from her childhood. Trouble is, Gus Moss has come home from California with his own ideas about saving the farm his father has neglected. Neither wants to give up, but when attraction turns to romance, they just might have to give in . . . The Ghost of Christmas Past, Beverly Barton Wounded Special Ops officer Mack MacKinnon doesn''t have any reason to look forward to the holidays--until he rescues pretty widow Katie Hadley from a raging blizzard. Now, in a season of miracles, he''s falling as hard and fast as the Christmas Eve snow . . . The Twelve Desserts of Christmas, Joanne Fluke Take two lovestruck teachers. Add a dollop of conspiring kids. Place in a boarding school over Christmas break. And add a little help--and eight, great recipes--from amateur sleuth Hannah Swenson, and you''ve got a romantic holiday tale that''s sweet, delicious, and definitely served warm . . . Twelve Days, Shirley Jump Of all the luck--Natalie Harris can''t believe she drew Jake Lyons as her Secret Santa pal! The dreamy hunk leaves her completely tongue-tied. But with twelve days of secret gifts, sweet notes, and steamy emails to go, she just may conquer her fear and discover something surprising under the tree . . . Treat yourself to four unforgettable tales of holiday romance filled with sugar and spice and everything nice . . .

Penny Sue Got Lucky by Beverly Barton released on Dec 27, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Ramirez''s Woman by Beverly Barton released on Jun 28, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Five of our most popular authors have contributed to this second annual short-story collection inspired by the lives and efforts of this year''s More Than Words Award recipients.

In the conclusion to the Family Secrets series, genetically engineered Jake Ingram finds himself in enemy hands. His only escape is to gain the trust of undercover agent Mariah Daley. Will Jake''s inability to trust destroy them both? Original.

This two-in-one volume features two determined heroes who wear a badge. In McKenna''s \"Come Gentle the Dawn, \" undercover agent Linc Tanner poses as Brie Williams''s partner. She''s his prime suspect in a murder--but is he targeting her in more ways than one? And in Barton''s \"Paladin''s Woman, \" DEA agent Nick Romero is hired to guard schoolteacher Addy McConnell, and gets a glimpse of the fire within her icy exterior. (May)

Three top Silhouette authors invite readers to experience the glitz and romance of the most exclusive party in Texas, where three very different women--a good girl, a shy plain Jane, and a feisty young cowgirl--discover that wishes can come true. (May)

Three brand-new novellas brim with the joy and hope of the Yuletide season, describing how three couples discover the true magic of Christmas. Features Woods''s "The Perfect Holiday, " Barton''s "Faith, Hope and Love, " and Banks''s "A Rancher in Her Stocking." Original.

The suspense of the Silhouette Intimate Moments( series is presented in two full-length novels. In Howard''s \"MacKenzie''s Pleasure\

Egan Cassidy''s Kid by Beverly Barton released on Jun 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

The Protectors by Beverly Barton released on May 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Finding elusive ex-cop Quent Yerby wasn''t easy, but Beck Kendrick needed his permission to adopt the little boy in her care. Yet the sophisticated psychologist never expected to find an infuriatingly arrogant--and incredibly handsome--man who had a few demands ow his own ...

3, 2, 1...Married! by Sharon Sala\Marie Ferrarella\Beverly Barton released on Nov 24, 1999 is available now for purchase.

Gabriel Hawk''s Lady by Beverly Barton released on Nov 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.