Most Popular Books by Beverly Barton

ME? MARRY YOU? It took just one brief touch of Adam Wyatt''s lips to Blythe Elliot''s mouth to ignite a fire so hot neither could deny it. And now, thanks to that one reckless night of passion, Blythe has an unplanned surprise for Adam…and he has an unexpected proposal for her! OKAY…I DO. Blythe is sure she has nothing in common with stubborn, old-fashioned Adam—except for the baby she carries, the signed marriage certificate…and the house they share. But living together soon makes them realize that it wasn''t sex, but love, that created their child. If only one of them would admit it first….

Patty was the daughter of the prestigious Rand family’s housekeeper when she fell in love with their son, Spence. But the two were forced apart after his parents found out. Only after their separation did she realize she was pregnant. Fourteen years later, Spence suddenly shows up in front of Patty with his niece, whose parents died in an accident a month earlier. He says he and the little girl both need her help. Patty was rattled by their unexpected reunion. It took her a long time to forget about him. How can he say he needs her now?

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

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

Inferno by New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard Haunted by RITA® Award winner Linda Winstead Jones Sanctuary by New York Times bestselling author Beverly Barton Two hundred years after the Raintree clan defeated them, the Ansara wizards are rising up again to take on their bitterest foes. NYT bestselling author Linda Howard heads up this trilogy with INFERNO. 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? In HAUNTED by RITA® award winner Linda Winstead Jones, homicide detective Gideon Raintree must draw upon the gifts he''s kept hidden to stop a relentless serial killer unleashed by dark Ansara wizards. Now he and his alluring new partner, Hope Mallory, are in a race against time to save their love and their family. NYT bestselling author Beverly Barton rounds out the collection with SANTUARY, in which Mercy Raintree must assume her position as guardian of the sacred Raintree home, but doing so threatens to expose her most closely guarded secret…and pits her against Dranir Judah Ansara, who is personally determined to kill her. Will Mercy''s closely guarded secret change not only the outcome of the battle…but also Judah''s own bitter heart?

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.

\"Throw a penny in the fountain of the Twilight town square, and you''ll be married to your first love ...\" For ten years, pretty Flynn MacGregor has been turning down the same solid, upright man''s marriage proposal. Her friends at the Sweethearts'' Knitting Club tell her they''re a match made in heaven, but Flynn knows there''s only one dangerous reason why she keeps saying no: high school sweetheart Jesse Calloway. She was just sixteen when Jesse was forced out of town under a cloud of suspicion ... but he''s never left her heart. Now Jesse is back, and every time she turns the corner he''s there--gazing at her with his smoldering eyes and tempting her with his kisses. Jesse has never played by the rules, and he''s made it clear that he''s not going to now. And Flynn, who''s always done just what her family, friends, and fellow knitters have told her to do, must finally break free and claim the love that binds Jesse to her heart.

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.

The countdown has begun. Three marriage-minded women have set their sights on becoming brides. And they''re following Prominence magazine''s surefire list of ways to meet the grooms of their dreams. How to hook a husband when time is of the essence? Prominence says… \"Catch a Cowboy!\" Bestselling author SHARON SALA takes her heroine way out West, where the men are plentiful…and more than willing to make some lucky lady \"Miracle Bride.\" \"Collide with a Single Daddy!\" Award-winning author MARIE FERRARELLA tells the story of a single gal searching for any excuse to visit the playground and catch sight of \"a member of ''The Single Daddy Club.''\" \"Get Personal!\" Beloved author BEVERLY BARTON creates a heroine who discovers that personal ads are a bit like opening Door Number 3—the prize for \"Getting Personal\" may just be more than worth the risk!

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.

The Rebel''s Return by Beverly Barton released on Jul 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Mercy Raintree, princess of the Raintrees, has a surprise visitor: Judah Ansara, heir to the Ansara clan! She claims he''s an old flame and a faint memory, but how can she forget him when they share a daughter? As the war between the Ansara and the Raintree comes to head, Mercy must take up her clan''s fabled sword and fight for a future her daughter can proudly live in! Is Judah truly a man worth trusting? Can their daughter, who shares the blood of both clans, be the key to ending the conflict? Don''t miss this exciting conclusion of the Raintree miniseries!

His Only Obsession Ex-CIA agent Will Pierce came to Puerto Nuevo for a missing-persons case and didn’t expect a beautiful partner like Gwen. As mortal danger found them, Will realised just how far he’d go for a love that had become his most passionate obsession...

The Marriage Ultimatum by Anne Marie Winston Derek Mahoney had been keeping his libido at bay, but sexy, sultry Kristin Gordon his little girl''s nanny was just too gorgeous. Holding Kristin in his arms and having her in his bed was like an unquenchable thirst. One he might never get tired of satisfying Laying His Claim by Beverly Barton Trent Winston had spent years trying to forget the only woman he d ever loved and the tragedy that had torn them apart. But now Kate was back in town, stirring up memories and desires and demanding that he help her find the child he d thought was lost forever The Bride Tamer by Ann Major Cash McRay had the perfect wife picked out. But his plans went awry when he met Vivian Escobar. The magnetic American tycoon became determined to claim Vivian as his bride and enjoy the fiery attraction that consumed them!

Los Raintree, tres hermanos con poderes sobrenaturales, deben enfrentarse a los magos de Ansara quienes, después de ser derrotados doscientos años atrás, se han rebelado de nuevo para vencer a sus enemigos. A lo largo de esta aventura Dante, Gideon y Mercy tendrán que luchar también contra ellos mismos para no sucumbir ante una fuerza aún mayor que la de sus enemigos y sus propios poderes: el amor. Son más que humanos y siempre han estado entre nosotros... _x000D_ Dante Raintree. Linda Howard ha creado, con su habitual estilo chispeante, un argumento refrescante y unos personajes sorprendentes. Este nuevo personaje de Linda Howard hará que los lectores se sientan incapaces de dejar de leer hasta llegar a la última Página. _x000D_ Gideon Raintree. Linda Winstead Jones ha escrito una novela trepidante desde el principio hasta el fin. Los personajes y la historia son tremendamente originales y atrayentes. _x000D_ Mercy Raintree. Beverly Barton pone el broche de oro a la historia de los hermanos Raintree. Excepcionalmente bien escrita, mantendrá a los lectores con el alma en vilo hasta llegar al final.

Discover heart-racing intrigue in this Thriller Short of romantic suspense. Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown. In this Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling author Beverly Barton releases a riveting read where little is as it first seems. Olivia Lynn Warren, an interior decorator, was just going to drop off some color swatches with a client. How could she have known she’d stumble upon an argument, a murder and a rushed escape? And then came the threats, attempts to make Olivia the next victim. Jed Merrill, a cop, was the one who saved her life the night of the murder and then relied on her to make his case. But now Olivia has been poisoned, and it appears Jed is responsible. Is he really trying to kill her? Don’t miss any of these Thriller Shorts from Love Is Murder: Diamond Drop by Roxanne St. Claire Cold Moonlight by Carla Neggers Poisoned by Beverly Barton Speechless by Robert Browne Lockdown by Andrea Kane Spider’s Tango by William Simon Night Heat by Laura Griffin B.A.D. Mission by Sherrilyn Kenyon Deadly Fixation by Dianna Love Hot Note by Patricia Rosemoor Last Shot by Jon Land & Jeff Ayers Grave Danger by Heather Graham Without Mercy by Mariah Stewart Even Steven by D.P. Lyle Dying to Score by Cindy Gerard The Number of Man by J.T. Ellison Hard Drive by Bill Floyd After Hours by William Bernhardt Blood In, Blood Out by Brenda Novak Wed to Death by Vicki Hinze The Honeymoon by Julie Kenner Execution Dock by James Macomber In Atlantis by Alexandra Sokoloff Break Even by Pamela Callow Dirty Down Low by Debra Webb Broken Hallelujah by Toni McGee Causey Holding Mercy by Lori Armstrong Vacation Interrupted by Allison Brennan I Heard a Romantic Story by Lee Child

My first love… I want you to make me yours… Jenna takes the plunge and goes out with her roommates for a night on the town. Her debut as a socialite is just around the corner, and she wants to fall in love rather than marry the man her parents choose for her. When Jenna meets Brent, a man with dangerous charm, she can''t take her eyes off him. But he treats her like a child, accusing her of playing games…

Lone Star Country Club by Beverly Barton\Christine Rimmer\Ann Major released on Apr 24, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Narrowly escaping from her arranged marriage to the duke, who is scheming to take over her country, Adele finds herself in Vienna. But her father has hired an American bodyguard, Matt, who tracks her down and threatens to return her to the castle. Adele’s pleas to let her go are ignored but she manages to convince him to give her a week in which to find evidence of the duke’s plot. The duke is also hunting her down, so she needs to think of something that will stop him…something like marrying Matt!

The contract terms are set. Cleo will engage in a physical relationship with her new bodyguard, Simon, so that she can get pregnant as soon as possible. This is her only choice in order to keep her large inheritance. If she doesn’t fulfill the terms, she’ll lose everything, including her company. What she didn’t expect, however, was the effect Simon would have on her when she first lays eyes on him!

Prepare to lose sleep with this shocking and utterly engrossing thriller, for fans of Karin Slaughter and Angela Marsons.

A veces el amor es el juego más peligroso... Como directora de una de las más importantes agencias de protección del mundo, Ellen Denby se creía invencible. Invulnerable. Hasta que se encontró cara a cara con el único hombre que le hizo recordar lo que era sentir... y amar. Nikos Pandarus no podía resistirse a ella, pero sabía que nunca podría tenerla porque eso significaría ponerla en el punto de mira de sus enemigos. Pero ahora que el destino la había llevado de nuevo a sus brazos, el agente secreto prometió protegerla...

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...

War with their archrival, the evil Ansara clan, is unavoidable. For Mercy Raintree, a war means she must assume her position as guardian of the Sanctuary--the sacred Raintree home place deep in the Smoky Mountains. But doing so threatens to disclose her most prized secret--one Mercy has kept to herself for six years. As the solstice looms and the battle heats up, Dranir Judah Ansara gathers his forces, intending to wipe every Raintree from the face of the land. Including Mercy, whom he''s claimed as his to kill. 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?

Three chilling page-turners from best-selling author Beverly Barton.

Cambio de planes Jane Sullivan Mientras conducía en dirección a Hollywood, Wendy Jamison tomó el camino equivocado y fue asaltada en una calle de Dallas. Sin coche y sin dinero se encontró perdida, hasta que el cazador de recompensas Michael Wolfe apareció en su motocicleta. Wolfe reconocía los problemas al verlos. En cuanto rescató a Wendy, sabía que debería alejarse. Wolfe siempre había sido un solitario; sin embargo, tener a Wendy en su cama todas las noches no parecía tan mala idea. Suyo por un fin de semana Tanya Michaels Piper Jamieson necesitaba un hombre, pero no uno cualquiera, sino alguien que se hiciera pasar por su novio durante una reunión familiar. Por culpa de un celibato autoimpuesto no tenía ningún candidato excepto a su mejor amigo, el sexy Josh Weber. Y, como no había nada entre ellos, no supondría ningún problema. La perspectiva de un fin de semana junto a Piper parecía el plan perfecto, no así la reunión familiar. Últimamente sus citas con otras mujeres no habían sido tan apasionantes como solían y él sabía perfectamente por qué. Lo cierto era que no podía dejar de pensar en su mejor amiga... Y en que ahora tenía tres noches para hacerla cambiar de opinión. Felices otra vez Beverly Barton Trent Winston había pasado años tratando de olvidar a la única mujer que había amado y la tragedia que los había separado. Pero ahora ella había regresado a la ciudad para despertar viejos recuerdos e inquietantes deseos... y para pedirle que la ayudara a encontrar al niño que él había creído perdido para siempre. Kate Malone era ahora una mujer muy diferente, fuerte e independiente, pero no había perdido aquella inocente sensualidad que él recordaba tan bien.

La culpa fue del biquini Natalie Anderson Mya Campbell se probó un biquini ridículamente pequeño y se hizo una fotografía para mandársela a su mejor amiga y compartir una broma privada. Pero se la envió por error al hermano de su amiga, el exitoso abogado Brad Davenport. Cuando Brad descubrió una faceta de Mya que desconocía, seducirla se convirtió en su principal objetivo. Felices otra vez Beverly Barton Trent Winston había pasado años tratando de olvidar a Kate Malone, la única mujer que había amado, y la tragedia que los había separado. Pero ahora Kate había regresado a la ciudad para despertar viejos recuerdos e inquietantes deseos... y para pedirle que la ayudara a encontrar al niño que él había creído perdido para siempre. Novia a la fuga Heidi Betts Juliet Zaccaro debería estar caminando hacia el altar, así que ¿por qué estaba saliendo de la iglesia a todo correr? Porque acababa de descubrir que estaba embarazada, y no de su prometido. La misión del investigador privado Reid McCormack era llevarla de vuelta a casa. Pero cuando la encontrara iba a asegurarse de que no regresara con su novio; sobre todo porque el bebé que llevaba dentro podría ser suyo.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty–six hours will change the town and its residents forever.... Nine Months Part 3 When Jared sprained his ankle skiing, Paige agreed to spend one week taking care of him. One perfect week of Paige Summers in his house–and bed. If Paige wasn''t so stubborn, he could return the favor and take care of her and their baby forever. Why can''t she see that marrying him is the logical solution? While her child deserves a father, Paige won''t give up passion for security. She wants a man who will love her unconditionally. Can he show himself to be that man before their baby is born? Don''t miss the continuing drama of 36 Hours in the next book, The Parent Plan by Paula Detmer Riggs.

“Tu dois trouver Quent Yerby.” Tels étaient les derniers mots de l’amie de Rebecca avant sa mort. Il s''agissait en réalité de l’oncle de son fils Josh, désormais orphelin. Lorsque Rebecca finit par retrouver Quent, elle découvre un homme sexy, musclé et on ne peut plus viril. Il était à l’exact opposé du style de vie calme dont Rebecca rêvait. À sa plus grande surprise, celui-ci s''oppose finalement à l''idée que Rebecca adopte Josh de manière permanente. Mais ce qu’elle ignore, c’est que la main menaçante qui avait tué son amie allait venir la chercher...

Ele não tinha aparecido por casualidade Mitch Hayder, um homem tão duro como atraente, entrou com a força de um furacão na vida de Emily Jordan e tirou-lhe o sentido. A dor daqueles olhos azuis e penetrantes era como a solidão que envolvia a alma de Emily, e a bonita viúva não demorou a apaixonar-se por um homem que mal conhecia... um homem que era perigoso amar... Porque Mitch não tinha aparecido em sua casa por casualidade. Foi implorar que o perdoasse pelo papel que tinha tido no seu passado trágico, pelos sonhos de família que ele tinha destruído. Agora desejava dar-lhe o filho que ela tanto tinha querido, a felicidade que merecia. Não obstante, se Emily chegasse a descobrir quem era na realidade, não voltaria a olhar para ele, mesmo que fosse o único homem ao de cima da terra.

Quanto mais tempo passava com ela, mais desejava voltar a fazê-la sua Trent Winston tinha passado anos tentando esquecer a única mulher que tinha amado e a tragédia que os tinha separado. Mas agora ela tinha regressado à cidade para despertar velhas lembranças e inquietantes desejos... e para pedir-lhe que a ajudasse a encontrar a criança que ele tinha acreditado perdida para sempre. Kate Malone era agora uma mulher muito diferente, forte e independente, mas não tinha perdido aquela inocente sensualidade de que ele tão bem se lembrava.

Lori Lee Guy sempre tinha querido ser mãe... mas nunca tinha imaginado o enfadonho Rick Warrick como pai. Contudo, ali estava ela, sem filhos. E ali estava ele, ainda pecaminosamente atraente e a criar sozinho uma filha adorável. Como é que Rick tinha podido apaixonar-se outra vez por Lori Lee? Sabia que ela estava à espera do homem perfeito, e ele, uma ovelha negra, não tinha intenção de ser domesticado e convertido num marido modelo. No entanto, a sua filha e Lori Lee pareciam ser de outra opinião...