Best Selling Books by Beverly Barton

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

She Had Been Waiting… For months clairvoyant Elizabeth Mallory had been tormented by visions of a desperate stranger. Now that man was here, on her isolated Georgia mountain. Wounded and on the run, he needed refuge. And Elizabeth needed him. Reece Landry, she sensed, was the answer to her lonely prayers. Why, Reece wondered, wasn''t this woman frightened by him—a hunted fugitive? Hell, he was afraid—of her, of how she made him feel. Reece''s hard-knocks life had taught him not to trust anyone. He knew he would be a fool to take a chance on Elizabeth—but a bigger fool if he didn''t.

Get ready to embark on the ride of your life with this thrill-fuelled thriller, for fans of Karin Slaughter and Karen Rose.

The Protectors The father of her child… REBEL HOMECOMING… Morgan Kane was the baddest boy Birmingham society had ever bred. But years as a Navy SEAL had sculpted the hard muscles of his body and reinforced the wall around his heart. A heart that had once loved Bethany Wyndham. And a body that was unprepared for the passion that exploded between them on his return. Bethany stood accused of murder…and she needed Morgan to find the real killer! Together, they would face whatever threats came her way. But only time would tell if they could rediscover the love they''d once shared…or survive the secret in Bethany''s past. The Protectors. Ready to lay their lives on the line, but unprepared for the power of love.

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 . . .

Keeping Annie Safe by Beverly Barton released on May 25, 1999 is available now for purchase.

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--.

PASSION—PAST AND PRESENT Trent Winston had spent years trying to forget the only woman he''d ever loved and the tragedy that had torn their world apart. But now she was back in town, stirring up unwanted memories and unwelcome desires—and demanding that he help her find the child he''d thought was lost forever… Kate Malone was a very different woman now— strong and independent, but with the same innocent sensuality he remembered all too well. And the more time Trent spent with her, the more he ached to reclaim everything that had once been his—starting with her.

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.

He was the hot-blooded cop who once stole her heart—right before he turned in his fellow cop: her own father! Now Navajo Joe Ornelas was back, playing the “good guy” once more. And—sweet mercy save her!—Andi Stephens was powerless to deny the passion that still beat within her proud heart.... She was the only woman he’d ever loved. The only one who’d mattered when his duty had torn their tender union apart. And now that Andi needed him, this powerful protector was determined to do all he could. For this time, Joe wouldn’t walk away without his honor—or his woman!

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

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever… Sex with a stranger isn''t what Paige Summers expects when she is trapped in an elevator with hot cowboy Jared Montgomery, but he unleashes her wild side. It all seems like a great adventure. Until two days later when she reports to her new boss, J. L. Montgomery—her elevator cowboy in a suit and tie! Jared is on the fast track to success. It''s time for him to settle down, but his adorable redheaded assistant is more bedroom than boardroom. Still, he can''t get her and the stormy night they shared together out of his mind. When Jared overhears Paige telling a friend she''s pregnant, he wants to do the right thing. But Paige isn''t willing to settle. Marriage means love—and until that''s on the table, there''s no deal. Book 10 of the 36 Hours series. Don''t miss Book 11: A dangerous mudslide leads to disaster—and a chance for Karen and Cassidy to heal their broken marriage in The Parent Plan by Paula Detmer Riggs.

This two-in-one volume contains stories of soon-to-be mothers. In \"This Child is Mine\

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 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 Protectors Married—for all the wrong reasons. A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE… Cleo McNamara desperately needed a husband…someone to father her child and protect her from a would-be murderer. Security expert Simon Roarke bravely took the job. But Cleo was more than he''d bargained for—every touch between them sizzled, every glance smoldered. Roarke took his husbandly duties seriously—all of them—and he would give Cleo the child she craved. But in her arms he found a peace he''d never felt before…and a threat. For not only was Cleo in danger of losing her life…Roarke was in danger of losing his heart! The Protectors. Ready to lay their lives on the line, but unprepared for the power of love.

JAKE BISHOP WAS A DADDY The thought shook the hard-hearted cowboy down to his boots. But once he took his tiny daughter in his strong arms, he knew he would to anything for her…. AND THAT MEANT MARRIAGE But blue-blooded beauty Donna Fields had some crazy notion that a rough-edged rancer wasn''t the kind of daddy a little girl needed. Well, he''d show the stubborn new mom just what kind of man she needed—one slow kiss at a time. And soon he''d be sharing his ranch with the two sweet little ladies who''d captured his soul…. There''s nothing like a secret baby to bring a brooding bachelor home again! 3 BABIES FOR 3 BROTHERS

Sometimes love is the most dangerous truth of all...

Ramirez''s Woman by Beverly Barton Presidential candidate Miguel Ramirez was fighting for the future of his people and his life. He needed a bodyguard but JJ Blair, the petite, raven-haired firebrand assigned to protect him, was irritating, infuriating and intoxicating. Could Miguel really afford to be distracted? Her Royal Bodyguard by Joyce Sullivan Learning of her secret royal identity shocked Rory Kenilworth, but with accidents befalling her and bullets flying, she had no time for regrets. She had to claim her heritage and somehow resist the fierce emotion blazing in the eyes of her hard-hearted, self-appointed, far too sexy bodyguard. Protecting the Princess by Carla Cassidy Princess Anna thought rugged cowboys like Tanner West no longer existed. She was a very real damsel in distress after her father''s kingdom was overthrown and rebels wanted her dead. Tanner was the only man who could protect her, but who would shield her from falling dangerously in love?

HER SECRET WAS OUT! They shared a brief, passionate affair, beforeAgent Frank Latimer moved on to his next mission. Leenie hadn''t expected anything more from Frank than those beautiful encounters they shared. Until she gave birth to his child, and wondered about the wisdom of keeping his baby secret. Especially when her son was kidnapped! Frank would have punished Leenie for keeping the truth about his son from him, if he weren''t hell-bent on bringing his boy home. And he would. Once he did, he planned on letting independent Leenie know just what he thought about her betrayal. Right after he put out the other fire that still raged passionately between them…

JAKE BISHOP WAS A DADDY The thought shook the hard-hearted cowboy down to his boots. But once he took his tiny daughter in his strong arms, he knew he would to anything for her... .

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

The Protectors are back! From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Beverly Barton come the first two chilling stories in this beloved series. Defending His Own Once Deborah Vaughn had loved Ashe McLaughlin with all of her teenage heart. Then he''d disappeared, leaving Deborah with nothing…except their son. Now Ashe was back, insisting she play the part of his lover. Ashe had never forgotten Deborah and the night of passion they''d shared, or the way her father had railroaded him out of town. But as the star witness in a murder trial, Deborah needed Ashe, and he would do anything to keep her safe. Guarding Jeannie For six years, Jeannie Alverson had thought about Sam Dundee''s haunting blue eyes, his warm touch. His was the face she saw in her dreams. He was the man she never expected to see again. But now he had returned…to protect her. Sam couldn''t turn his back on Jeannie. Once she had saved his life, and now she needed him. He vowed to guard her against all danger, but who would protect him from the innocence and love shining in her eyes?

One by one, random victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die... Since her fall from Hollywood, actress Lorie Hammonds has returned to her hometown of Alabama and built a new life for herself. When the first death threat arrives, she assumes it''s a joke. But as the notes become more personal, Lorie is running scared. As she battles to unearth a deadly secret, will she be able to save herself before time runs out for good?

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

Guarding Jeannie by Beverly Barton released on Nov 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.

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.

In The Arms Of A Hero by Beverly Barton released on Apr 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

New York Times bestselling authors Lisa Jackson, Wendy Corsi Staub, and Beverly Barton join forces to create a thrilling novel about love, revenge, and the dark secrets three women hold to a terrifying murder… A Killer Who Gets Away With Murder Once… It''s been twenty years since the night Jake Marcott was brutally murdered at St. Elizabeth High School. It''s a night that shattered the lives of Lindsay Farrell, Kirsten Daniels, and Rachel Alsace. It''s a night they''ll never forget. A killer will make sure of that… Finds It Easier To Kill Again… A 20-year reunion has been scheduled for St. Elizabeth''s. For some alumni, very special invitations have been sent: their smiling senior pictures slashed by an angry red line… And Again…And Again… Three women have been marked for death. Tonight, as the music plays, and the doors of St. Elizabeth are sealed, a killer will finish what was started long ago, and the sins of the past will be paid for in blood…