Best Selling Books by Cindy Gerard

New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard''s red-hot new romantic suspense series features the irresistible men of Black Ops, Inc., a special team of heroes with a taste for living on the edge.... A Dangerous Attraction... Abbie Hughes no longer trusts men, but despite her cool indifference, her long legs and showgirl face still draw plenty of attention. Between working as a blackjack dealer, going to school, and keeping an eye on her younger brother, Cory, there''s no time for romantic adventures -- until the night a sexy, mysterious stranger places a wager at her table. Spurred by revenge... Sam Lang left Black Ops, Inc. when tragedy struck his family. Although he''s determined to retire his M-16 rifle to lead a quiet life on his ranch, a vengeful quest will send him on a manhunt for the ruthless multimillionaire who murdered his sister. ...Reveals a savage threat they can''t ignore. Though Sam suspects Abbie is in on a lucrative gem-smuggling deal her brother made with the enemy, their attraction is undeniable. Now Cory is missing, and together they search the wild Honduras backcountry to find him. With danger on their trail, they must trust each other completely or face certain death alone....

Working on highly sensitive diplomatic affairs, Darcy Prescott is a natural target for terrorist kidnappers. But when she''s mysteriously plucked off a street in Manila one sultry night, Darcy''s disappearance isn''t what it seems... The moment Special Forces soldier Ethan Garrett laid eyes on Darcy, he knew she was the woman he would marry—and he did. But when their marriage fell apart, Ethan never really recovered. Now a highly paid bodyguard, Ethan quickly slips back into combat mode when he learns of Darcy''s disappearance and calls in old favors to assemble a rogue rescue team.... Tracking Darcy all the way to the jungles of the Philippines, Ethan knows every move he makes could mean the difference between life and death. His love for Darcy burns stronger than ever. But when he learns the true reason for her abduction, it may be too late to save her—or himself...

In New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard''s fiery new romantic suspense series, when danger threatens, the seductive heroes of Black Ops, Inc. turn up the heat. AN INDECENT PROPOSAL... When a high roller at the Vegas casino where Crystal Debrowski manages security makes a scandalous proposition, she flat-out refuses, especially given rumors of his shady overseas connections. But then counterfeit bills mysteriously flood the gaming tables, and her reputation -- and her life -- are on the line. REVEALS A SIMMERING DESIRE... Despite his big, flirty grin, Texas heartbreaker Johnny Duane Reed can''t get sassy Crystal off his mind. When she is abducted by an international crime lord with a threatening obsession, Reed enlists his Black Ops, Inc. team to pursue a dangerous mission to rescue her. ...WITH DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. Between Crystal and Johnny burns a scorching flame, but as they battle her relentless abductor, they uncover a malicious arms trafficking and white slavery ring. Together, they must destroy the tyrant''s wicked enterprises or face his reign of terror themselves....

SHOW NO MERCY Black Ops bad boy Gabe Jones will never forget journalist Jenna McMillan, the brash redhead he rescued in Buenos Aires just months ago...or the passionate kiss they shared before he sent her packing. Now, forced together by a bombing at the National Congress, Jenna and Gabe confront their urgent longings as a ruthless enemy stalks them with deadly precision. The question is, if they make it out alive, will Gabe turn his back on her...again? TAKE NO PRISONERS Blackjack dealer Abbie Hughes has no time for romantic adventures -- until the night a mysterious stranger places a wager at her table. Though former Black Ops agent Sam Hughes suspects Abbie helped her younger brother make a lucrative gem-smuggling deal with a ruthless multimillionaire, their attraction is undeniable. Then her brother disappears, and together they search the wild Honduras backcountry to find him. With danger on their trail, they must trust each other completely or face certain death alone.

This is the sixth novel in Cindy Gerard''s New York Times bestselling Black Ops, Inc. romantic suspense series. Black Ops, Inc. operative Luke—Doc Holliday—Colter is taking some much needed down-time, making his way across the Peruvian Andes via rail, when banditos attack the moving train in the midnight hours. It soon becomes apparent that robbery is not their intent but the abduction of super model Valentina, who is traveling incognito while recovering from a public scandal involving her ex-husband, high profile US Senator, Marcus Chamberlin. Luke whisks Valentina off the train in a daring escape but the two of them become the targets of a relentless manhunt. Enlisting the aid of Luke''s BOI teammates, they soon discover that Val’s intended abduction is linked to a plot put in play by an international gun smuggling alliance. The BOI team led by Luke, with Val along as a necessary pawn, must race halfway around the world to thwart a ruthless attack that would not only result in a devastating loss of life but destroy a tenuous peace the US and her allies have established in a vastly unstable part of the world.

Billionaire Matt Walker was not a man who walked away from what he wanted. And what he wanted was the hand of Lady Helena Reichard. The darling of the paparazzi, Helena had recently been through hell and back—emerging a changed and vulnerable woman. The tall, green-eyed Texan was experiencing an intense desire to protect her, to be her avenging angel, to make her his forever. But would his love be able to pierce the darkness of her wounded spirit and prevail?

Trained in Special Ops, bodyguard Nolan Garrett has been hired by Jillian Kincaid''s father to keep her out of danger.

Only Mark Remington could make her heart melt. But he wasn''t the one she married. Now, widowed and pregnant, Lauren McKenzie was surprised to find him on her doorstep again seven years later. She didn''t know why he''d come back--or why he was determined to stay... Helping his brother''s widow get back on her feet was honorable. Yet Mark didn''t know how much longer he could deny the feelings he had for this beautiful mother-to-be. All he wanted to do was pull Lauren to his heart and let her know they were destined for each other. Could he convince her that she would always be protected in his loving arms...?

In New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard''s sizzling new novel, a ruthless international conspiracy is no match for the irresistible alpha heroes of Black Ops, Inc. A RACE FOR SURVIVAL... Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn''t exactly thrilled when she''s summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach -- until the suspicious death of a government official blows her covert mission sky-high. TURNS INTO A PULSE-POUNDING ADVENTURE... Gorgeous Black Ops bad boy Raphael Mendoza always feared his family''s dark history would haunt him. But he never expected it might hold the key to dismantling a rogue weapons system. Now with cool B. J. Chase posing as his hot babe fiancée, he returns to his uncle in Colombia to convince him he can be trusted with the family''s dirtiest business secrets. ...AND IGNITES A PASSIONATE FIRE. Carrying out a deception among ruthless killers brings Rafe and B.J. too close to ignore the smoldering heat between them. Now, they must work together as the closest of partners as the countdown to international catastrophe closes in....

A deadly international mission reunites a sexy Black Ops, Inc. hero and his sizzling former love in Cindy Gerard’s seductive new romantic thriller. A RED-HOT ATTRACTION . . . Twelve years of chasing bad guys didn’t erase beautiful Sophie Baylor from Wyatt Savage’s memory. If he had another chance, he’d never let her leave. So when she tracks him down from El Salvador and begs for help, he doesn’t ask questions—he just goes. STARTS WITH A TERRIFYING THREAT . . . Sophie is grateful her daughter survived a kidnapping attempt, but she won’t forgive herself until the girl who was mistakenly abducted is safe. Wyatt is the only man brave enough to take on the mysterious terrorists behind the crime—and the one irresistible man she wishes she had never let go. . . . AND UNLEASHES AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE. Sophie knows Central America’s steamy jungles and sticky politics better than anyone. Yet she refuses to hide in fear. Then she becomes the enemy’s number one target. Wyatt lost her once, and he won’t lose her again—even if he has to fight, kill, or die to save her.

"Sweet Baby Jane" Perkins has carved out a mega-selling reputation as rock''s favorite bad girl. But her hard-living, tough-talking image can''t prevent the sharp dose of reality that hit home when her estranged mother is killed in a car accident. As bizarre coincidences escalate in her own life, Janey grows certain that someone is watching her every move, and it''s not one of her adoring fans... Since leaving the Army Rangers six months ago, Jason Wilson has been adrift, a warrior without a war. Now he''s taken his first civilian assignment for his army buddy''s security firm: protecting a rock diva on her sold-out tour. Far from being a spoiled star, Janey is a revelation—sweet, modest, and incredibly sexy. Their friendship is turning to mutual, heated desire, but it''s a distraction that could cost them more than their hearts... Drawn into the depths of a deadly secret, they''ll face off against a killer growing more ruthless every day, and Jase will discover just how far he''ll go to protect an explosive passion he never expected...

Special operative Joe Green, who has gone vigilante to avenge his dead brother, escapes his false imprisonment with the aid of his ex-lover, Stephanie Tompkins, and together they try to expose a deadly and highly placed traitor.

The most explosively sexy One-Eyed Jacks adventure yet from the RITA Award-winning, New York Times bestselling romance author whose name is “synonymous with high stakes and high action” (RT Book Reviews)! Betrayal. Retribution. Redemption? Six years ago, tough-as-nails military contractor Bobby Taggart met the woman of his dreams in war-torn Kabul—a sexy, whip-smart war correspondent who approached him at a local bar, took him to bed, made him fall in love…and then mysteriously disappeared. In her wake, the terrorist leader he’d been mining for valuable intel was assassinated—then Bobby discovered his phone had been bugged. And he’s pretty damn sure he’s been played for a fool. Now, a covert security mission for the U.S. Embassy in Oman unexpectedly reunites him with Talia Levine, the woman who betrayed him and broke his heart. And there’s one more secret she hasn’t told him—one that will change his world. But as the heat of anger mixes with a still-simmering passion, dangerous forces close in, their sights set on Talia. Trust is the only way they will survive—but with their lives in the balance, can Bobby risk trusting her again?

Believing her husband had been killed in action in Afghanistan four years earlier, Jess Albert must let go of the new love in her life and try to heal her physically and emotionally broken husband, who has no memory of their history together.

Now available as an eBook, a sizzling two-book collection of previously published classic romances, Temptation from the Past and Slow Burn, by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard. Temptation from the Past: Intrigued by the enigmatic lawyer who defended abused children with passion but who seemed untouched by his charm, Michael Hayward wanted to thaw January Stewart’s cool demeanor and rouse the heat he suspected lay underneath. Michael was the sexiest man January had ever seen, but she knew the renowned journalist was trouble. Was this man her worst nightmare come back to haunt her—or the one who would break down the defenses of a lifetime and cast away her pain? Slow Burn: He was a wanderer whose troubled gaze barely hid his anger and despair, but Joanna Taylor knew she’d offer Adam Dursky the handyman job at her Minnesota lodge. Drawn to a loneliness in him that echoed her own, she couldn’t fight the desire his touch awakened in her. Adam had battled his ghosts and shadows for months, but only Joanna’s touch kept the terrible memories at bay. Determined to convince her that forgiveness was better than regret, Adam insisted she make peace with her own past. Could a redheaded rebel who’d given up on love heal the pain of a hero who thought he’d lost his courage?

Amy Walker endured unspeakable horrors while being held as a hostage before she was rescued by Dallas Garrett and his brothers from E.D.E.N., Inc. Amy is determined to leave the past behind...but only after she gets some answers to the questions that haunt her: Why was she abducted by the terrorists? Why is her mother locked up in a mental institution? Dallas wants Amy to know he''s a man she can trust. He''s incapable of offering her his love but promises his sworn protection while she embarks on her quest to discover the truth about her family...and herself. Working on a lead, Amy and Dallas team up with an investigative journalist and an unlikely accomplice whose motives are as murky as his past. Soon they are drawn into the depths of a secret organization that practices non-consensual mind-control experimentation—one that Amy''s own grandfather appears to be involved in. With a ruthless enemy closing in fast Amy and Dallas race against time and risk their lives to expose these crimes against humanity...and share a passion neither of them could have expected.

HE WAS HEARTBREAK WAITING TO HAPPEN… Her best friend''s wedding was not the place for a seduction. But Nate McGrory''s potent blend of masculinity, charm and sensuality made Rachael Matthews want to run for cover—or straight into his arms. Giving in to the gorgeous millionaire lawyer was the last thing she should do, but Nate''s passionate pursuit, complete with jet-setting dates and sizzling kisses, was making him awfully hard to resist… Nate intended to get to know the petite wedding planner on a much more personal level. He''d take it sensual and slow, and see where it led—never dreaming that winning her heart put him in imminent danger of losing his own…

Tension sizzles in this new book in the One-Eyed Jacks series by New York Times bestseller Cindy Gerard: a sexy, pulse-pounding story featuring special ops agent Jamie Cooper and a female cyber analyst as they fight for justice and fall in love. No commitments, no promises, no looking back. Those are her rules. They used to be his rules, too. Counterterrorism operative and shameless playboy Jamie Cooper has gone head-to-head with some formidable opponents, but none so quick-witted, free-spirited, and smokin’ hot as security analyst Rhonda Burns. She lives up to her name, all fiery passion and zero inhibitions. In the wake of a sniper attack that leaves a close friend clinging to life, the duo is pegged to undertake the One-Eyed Jacks’ latest security mission alone—an assignment that leads them to a top-secret desert military facility. Almost immediately, the sexual tension that has been brewing for months erupts, blindsiding Rhonda and Jamie with the intensity of their feelings. They try to play it cool, but when an elite terrorist team makes the future uncertain, they ask themselves: is it now or never?

THE LOYAL PROTECTOR Gregory Hunt had always been the best—whether he was handling the toughest legal cases in Texas or coming to the rescue of damsels in distress. Only, this particular damsel was one he had loved once before—the regal Princess Anna von Oberland, whose privileged position made her off-limits. Now she needed his help, and Gregory had to risk all to save her. Because under the watchful, yearning eyes of Anna''s four-year-old son—whose handsome features strikingly resembled his own—this tried-and-true Texan sensed more urgency than ever! 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.

First of the One-Eyed Jack series from bestselling author Cindy Gerard, Killing Time is packed with action, romance, and the search for the truth "in this addition to her unique and successful brand of special-ops romantic suspense" (Kirkus Reviews). New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cindy Gerard plunges readers into the heart of a seductive contest of wills between a hard-living hero and a beautiful rogue operative who is on a mission to dig up the secrets of his past. Tension sizzles in this pulse-pounding first adventure in Gerard’s action-packed new series as Eva Salinas lures Mike Brown from the sultry streets of Lima, Peru, to the desolate Idaho wilderness on the hunt for the cold-blooded traitor behind a fatal military operation that haunts them both.

A sexy, romantic suspense novella that links to New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard’s Black Ops, Inc. series, featuring Carrie Granger from Risk No Secrets and Cavanaugh, a CIA agent from Whisper No Lies—originally published in the anthology Deadly Promises, now available as a standalone eNovella! On a humanitarian aid mission in Myanmar, Carrie is arrested and detained for a crime she didn’t commit. The only one who can save her is Cavanaugh, in an off-the-books rescue that leads them through both tropical and urban jungles to escape.

Back in Sundown, Montana, Shallie Malone faced a myriad of knowing glances. The father of her child had abandoned her and there didn''t seem to be any knight in shining armor on her horizon. Then Mac McDonald demanded she accept his marriage proposal. This man from her past offered to give her baby a name and give Shallie the secure future she desperately craved. Passion made theirs more than an in-name-only marriage and Shallie found herself falling for her husband. But, still hiding one last, scandalous secret, how could she dare ask him to return her love?

When rugged lone wolf Cutter Reno breezed back into Sundown, Montana, his macho male pride demanded he reclaim the one li''l lady who''d ever truly mattered. All it took was one intoxicating encounter with Peg Lathrop to intensify his desire to relive their moon-drenched summer nights from six years ago. However, the older and wiser single mom struggled to resist the tantalizingly tender caresses of this footloose cowboy who''d stolen her virginity—and shattered her heart. Would it take a life-altering revelation to finally tame the outlaw and persuade him that happily-everafter lies home on the range?

NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDES IT''S A BIRD! IT''S A PLANE! Only J.D. "Blue" Hazzard would crash his plane into a lake just to get Maggie Adams''s attention. Her gawky high-school swain had grown into an irresistibly temping god, but Maggie had returned to Minnesota for some peace of mind—which J.D. seemed intent on shattering! IT''S A HUSBAND! J.D. couldn''t believe his eyes. Maggie was even better-looking than she''d been in high school—and just as skittish. Back then she''d never given him a second thought, but now he was going to break through her defenses even if he had to strip them from her, layer by frilly layer…. Northern Lights Brides: Three women who''ll do anything to get their men! NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDES

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 Cindy Gerard takes readers on a life-or-death Black Ops, Inc. mission to Central America. Former marine Johnny Duane Reed fell hard for Crystal. Marrying her was the smartest thing he ever did. Bringing her along on a mission to take down members of a drug cartel in Guatemala, the dumbest. Now his life is slipping away through an AK47 wound in his shoulder. “If you die on me, so help me, I’ll make you sorry you were ever born,” Crystal tells him. He outweighs her by a hundred pounds, but she’s hauling him toward the river where a boat waits to take them both to safety. Bullets are not going to make her leave him, no matter how much he begs her to. She’ll give her own life to save Johnny. But will that be enough? 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

Sons and Lovers "Groundbreaking! The Sons and Lovers series will enthrall you!" —bestselling author Suzanne Forster INDECENT PROPOSAL Lucas Caldwell knew Kelsey Gates was trouble! The loner cowboy sensed the big-city reporter had gotten wind of his lifelong secret, but the red-haired spitfire claimed she wanted only one thing: him. Lucas was sure she was lying, but he wasn''t about to resist her tempting offer. AN OUTRAGEOUS AGREEMENT Kelsey knew trust didn''t come easily to this rugged rancher, but she had come to the Triple C seeking the truth about Lucas''s past and was determined to get answers. But soon she started wishing Lucas would ask the one magical question every woman longs to hear…. SONS AND LOVERS: Three brothers denied a father''s name, but granted the gift of love from three special women

A two-volume collection featuring Into the Night and Man Around the House—two early classic romances by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard, now available again in eBook! Into the Night –Winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award! It began as a gimmick to promote their new radio show, but the spirited sparring between Jessie Fox and Tony Falcone soon has listeners demanding to know more about their steamy romance. Jessie swears that the fire burning in Tony’s eyes can’t be real—until he sets a seductive trap she can’t escape. Can Tony persuade Jess he’s never letting her go? With an irresistible blend of humor, passion, and a bit of suspense, Cindy Gerard creates a memorable love story to cherish. Man Around the House—Winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence and a RITA Award Finalist! Answering his neighbor’s cry for help, Matthew Spencer finds himself rescuing a sassy blue-eyed temptress. Katie McDonald is a walking disaster who falls off ladders into his arms and awakens his hunger with the speed of a summer storm, and her infectious spirit has him rediscovering the joy in life. Matthew makes her feel too much, want more than she can have, and dare to dream of being loved, but Katie knows she’s all wrong for a man with a child. Despite the passion between them, Matthew needs someone nice and normal, not wild and reckless. And once he learns her deeply buried sorrow, can he love her for all time? An unmatchable blend of tenderness, humor, and light suspense as only Cindy Gerard can write it!

THESE HEROES ARE 100 PERCENT RAW, DANGEROUS, AND . . . UNDENIABLY SEXY. New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love, and Cindy Gerard and rising romance star Laura Griffin mix seduction and suspense in three irresistible romantic adventures. From sultry international jungles to the rugged terrain of the American Southwest, join the larger-than-life, scorching-hot alpha heroes of the Bureau of American Defense, Black Ops, Inc., and the U.S. Navy SEALs for all the pulse-pounding, heart-racing, toe-curling excitement. They’re cool under pressure, steamy under the sheets, and when the enemy strikes, there’s not a lethal mission these gorgeous men can’t handle. . . . Just Bad Enough Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love Leave No Trace Cindy Gerard Unstoppable Llaura Griffin

When former Secret Service agent Eve Garrett, gets a late night call from Tiffany Clayborne saying "Eve, please come and get me" she books over the the bar Tiffany says she''s at. She met the girl when she was still an agent. Tiffany was her first assignment and she developed a big sister attachment to the kid that continues to this day. However, when Eve gets to the bar she sees some suspicious activity in a dark alley and her gut tells her that Tiffany is involved. When she goes after her, she''s knocked out and when she comes to, Tiffany is gone. Eve believes that Tiffany is in danger. But when she goes to Tiffany''s father, he doesn''t want Eve anywhere near Tiffany. After all she was in charge the last time Tiffany got hurt. Eve and Tiffany have put that incident behind them. Her father has not. He plans to hire his own private detective to check into this.doesn''t hesitate. Eve doesn''t trust Tiffany''s safety to anyone else and decides to hunt fo her on her own. However, uring her search in Miami, Florida she runs into Clayborne''s detective--her old flame, Mac, who loved her and left her. He''s the last person she wants to see, especially on this case. However, when several attempts are made on Eve''s life, Mac decides that they should stick together. And the closer they get to Tiffany, the more deadly secrets unfold and the more the danger rises. . .

OUTLAW HEARTS KIDNAPPED BY HER HUSBAND! When Emma walked down that aisle toward Garrett James, she knew she was marrying the roguish outlaw of her dreams. But when time and distance took their toll on their marriage, they parted ways. Until one fateful night, when a mysterious man stole her away—a stranger who was her husband! Now, by embarking on a journey filled with laughter, tears and sensual discovery, Emma tried to find the courage to hold on to their marriage. Garrett James was still her mysterious outlaw…still the man of her dreams…. Would she forever be the outlaw''s wife? OUTLAW HEARTS: Three sexy brothers discover they can act the outlaw—but can''t stop love from stealing their hearts. Look for the next book in this miniseries…coming in December!

CHERRY ADAIR "Tropical Heat" When Dr. Elizabeth Goodall is kidnapped and held captive in the African jungle, her only hope for rescue is counterterrorist operative Sam Pelton. But to escape from a brutal warlord, they must confront a powerful attraction that could prove more treacherous than the wilds of the jungle... LORA LEIGH "Atlanta Heat" Em Delaney has wanted bad-boy Macey March for as long as she can remember. But as a Navy SEAL under the command of her overprotective godfather, Macey is off-limits to Em...until a kidnapping attempt forces them to share tantalizingly close quarters—and a forbidden desire. CINDY GERARD "Desert Heat" Assistant D.A. Elena Martinez never wanted to fall for police detective Seth King. When they are teamed up on a charity hike in the Grand Canyon, however, their chemistry sizzles under the desert sun. But a vengeful drug lord is determined not to let them survive the canyon with their lives—and love—intact...

A tall, cool cowboy with a heartbreaker smile, J.T. Tyler had a line of women swooning in his wake. Then he met Alison Samuels, the town''s new veterinarian, and found himself face-to-face with a challenge he couldn''t ignore.

It began as a gimmick to promote a radio show for lovers, but the spirited sparring between Jessie Fox and Tony Falcone soon had listeners demanding to know more of their steamy romance. Cindy Gerard creates a memorable couple whose unlikely love story is one readers will cherish.

As soon as vivacious, disaster-prone Katie moves in next door, Matt''s peaceful life is done for. He''s walking a careful path to regain custody of his son, but how can he resist a woman who adores his child--and gives him kisses that knock his socks off?

Jake and Christine were polar opposites. Yet Christine wanted the little mysterious box that Jake out bid her on during the town auction, and dating him seemed to be a way to get it.

WILLING GROOM? Colin Slater arrived in Crimson Falls wearing a stylish suit and carrying a Wall Street Journal, and quickly discovered that the only thing interesting in town was his new partner, Scarlett Morgan. Sharing the long, northern nights made his "vacation" worthwhile, although they''d agreed to only a temporary fling. RELUCTANT PARTNER Scarlett had hoped for a silent investor to save her business—not a sexy hands-on workaholic. Colin''s passionate kisses and powerful embrace were simply too enticing to resist, yet no matter how much she wanted him to charm her out of her flannels, she never expected to mix business with pleasure! Northern Lights Brides: Three women who''ll do anything to get their men!

It''s rumored that January Stewart is as cold as her name, but Michael Hayward sees the fire in her when she defends needy children. He wants that fire for himself, but he knows that his link to a tragedy in January''s past might keep her from him forever.