Best Selling Books by Jana DeLeon

One remote bayou mansion was holding tight to its secrets Bodyguard Brian Marcentel knew Justine Chatry had a job to do, but so did he. He''d been hired to keep her safe—from whatever lurked behind the walls of a long-neglected mansion. And yet, the beautiful researcher insisted on helping him investigate every suspicious noise and following him through the murky bayou as he tracked down trespassers. All of that paled in comparison, though, to his greatest challenge: trying to resist her when the fear took over and she looked to him for protection. Still, no matter how fiery their attraction, there was something about this frustrating, sexy woman that seemed so familiar. But trying to penetrate her secrets was like trying to keep her out of his arms. Or out of his bed.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon brings you the second book in the Ghost-in-Law series. Family can be the death of you….. Sabine LaVeche needs to locate a blood relative fast – her life depends on it. Then Helena Henry shows up offering to help, and Sabine knows she’s really in trouble when it’s the best idea she’s heard in a while. When private investigator Beau Villeneuve takes on Sabine’s case, things heat up in more ways than one, and Sabine struggles to balance thoughts of a life with Beau against her chances of living at all. As the investigation proceeds, they begin to uncover the secrets of Sabine’s past and one thing becomes clear – someone doesn’t want Sabine to get the answers she seeks. Mischief in Mudbug is a humorous mystery and contemporary romance set in the bayous of southern Louisiana. It is the second book in the New York Times bestselling Ghost-in-Law series. Mischief in Mudbug has a cozy mystery feel and features a strong heroine turned amateur sleuth, a sexy hero, and a ghost unlike any you’ve ever heard of. It appeals to fans of light paranormal, paranormal romance, cozy mysteries and also to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. \"Southern wit at its best!\" - NYT Bestselling author Gemma Halliday \"Sinfully funny!\" - NYT Bestselling author CC Hunter/Christie Craig “DeLeon is excellent at weaving comedy, suspense and spicy romance into one compelling story.” – RT Book Reviews “I don’t know where she comes up with this funny stuff, but I can’t wait to read the next book…” – Night Owl Reviews “Jana DeLeon has a breezy style with enough of a comic touch to leave you smiling.” – The Romance Reader “Son of a gun, we’re having fun in the bayou!” – Fresh Fiction “The quirky characters keep the action moving…” – Barbara Vey, Publisher’s Weekly Blogger To learn more about Jana and her books visit her at: http://janadeleon.com http://facebook.com/janadeleonauthor @JanaDeLeon

A psychic new to Mudbug must join forces with a ghost and an FBI agent to unravel a mysterious kidnapping, all without revealing her own dark past.

From New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, the seventh book in the Miss Fortune series. A force to be reckoned with... During missions as a CIA assassin, Fortune Redding saw and overcame most every obstacle, but Sinful, Louisiana, keeps producing new challenges for her. When a hurricane blows through, it brings a shower of counterfeit money raining down on the tiny bayou town. When the money is linked back to Ahmad, the arms dealer who issued the kill order on Fortune, everyone is worried that her nemesis is far too close for comfort. When Ahmad''s men turn up in Sinful, the situation becomes life-and-death for Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie, and Deputy Carter LeBlanc learns Fortune''s true identity. As Swamp Team 3 rushes to locate the counterfeiter, Fortune hopes to take down Ahmad and free herself from her fake life. But will her relationship with Carter make it now that he knows the truth?

Death is a roller coaster. The traveling carnival has made its stop in Sinful and everyone is ready for thrilling rides, challenging games, and most importantly, funnel cake. But when a man is murdered in the funhouse and Emmaline LeBlanc is knocked unconscious so the killer can escape, the good times are over. Carter is beside himself wanting to hunt down the man responsible for putting his mother in the hospital, but he can’t investigate when he’s related to one of the victims. Palmer Reed was well known as a boy by most everyone in Sinful for being a sneak, a liar, and sometimes a thief. As an adult, he continued his reign of underachieving and mostly making people angry wherever he went. Now he’s a state police detective and is assigned to the case, but Fortune knows that to get Carter the answers he needs, Swamp Team 3 has to take on the investigation. As they dig deep into the confusion and lies that surround the murder, they uncover a secret that could devastate Carter and Emmaline, but Fortune is determined to discover the truth…whatever that may be.

In this standalone classic Gothic tale from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, a writer needs a local man’s help when she discovers her home may hold some chilling secrets… For Olivia Markham, laMalediction is the ideal setting in which to complete her work. But something is sending a chill up the usually fearless author’s spine. There are the unearthly noises, the sliding panels, the hidden passageways…and John Landry, the sexy caretaker. Working together to uncover laMalediction’s alarming secrets and root out the evil stalking them, John finds Olivia impossible to resist, and he knows it’s only a matter of time before something unexpected—and undeniable—happens between them…. Previously published For fans of thrillers with: New Orleans Bayou haunted mansion gothic mystery vibes family secrets Also available from NYT bestseller Jana DeLeon: Mystere Parish Book 1: The Reckoning Book 2: The Vanishing Book 3: The Awakening Mystere Parish: Family Inheritance Book 1: The Accused Book 2: The Betrayed Book 3: The Reunion

Someone has created a fake social media identity and is online romancing the lonely women of Sinful in order to scam them out of money. Because he always seems to pick the perfect targets, Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie think he must be either a Sinful resident or someone with a close association to the town. Playing with emotions for pay is dirty pool, but the game turns deadly when one of the women is murdered. Fortune decides the victim must have figured out who the scam artist is and threatened him with exposure. Deputy Carter LeBlanc is hard at work to find the gunman, but sometimes it takes a woman to expose a lady-killer. Fortunately, Swamp Team 3 is on the job.

Don’t miss these classic stories from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon! The Secret of Cypriere Bayou (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2011) For Olivia Markham, laMalediction is the ideal setting in which to complete her work. But something is sending a chill up the usually fearless author’s spine. There are the unearthly noises, the sliding panels, the hidden passageways…and John Landry, the sexy caretaker. Working together to uncover laMalediction’s alarming secrets and root out the evil stalking them, John finds Olivia impossible to resist, and he knows it’s only a matter of time before something unexpected—and undeniable—happens between them…. Bayou Bodyguard (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2011) Bodyguard Brian Marcentel knew Justine Chatry had a job to do, but so did he. He’d been hired to keep her safe—from whatever lurked behind the walls of a long-neglected mansion. And yet, the beautiful researcher insisted on helping him investigate every suspicious noise and following him through the murky bayou as he tracked down trespassers. All of that paled in comparison, though, to his greatest challenge: trying to resist her when the fear took over and she looked to him for protection.

In this thrilling collection from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, three long-lost sisters return home to Mystere Parish to claim their inheritance…and need the help of three brave heroes to keep the bayou from also claiming their lives. The Accused After working as a cop in New Orleans, Carter Trahan is back in Mystere Parish, where his latest assignment is to make sure Alaina LeBeau lives in her childhood home for two weeks to comply with her mother’s will. But someone—or something—is stalking the beautiful defense lawyer, and soon their red hot attraction will threaten whatever is lurking in the bayou. The Betrayed One day on the job and contractor Zach Sargent is ready to believe the dilapidated old LeBeau mansion is haunted. Some intruder—earthly or not—is threatening the youngest LeBeau sister, back to claim her inheritance. Both have returned home in need of answers to troubling questions about the LeBeau family past. But Zach can’t let his attraction to her stop his search…or else a decades-old evil will claim a new victim. The Reunion Bodyguard Tyler Duhan has heard—and dismissed—the gossip about the haunted old LeBeau mansion and its \"cursed\" heiresses. Now the middle sibling—headstrong Joelle—has arrived to comply with her mother''s will and reunite with her long-lost sisters. As her protector, it’s his job to keep her safe. But he can''t deny his feelings for the southern beauty. Even though falling for Joelle could be a fatal mistake—for them both. Also available from Jana DeLeon: Mystere Parish Book 1: The Reckoning Book 2: The Vanishing Book 3: The Awakening

Things have reached a critical point in the Middle East. Carter agreed to serve as a consultant for his old Force Recon unit but for reasons unknown to his friends and family, jumped from the command center and into the field. Now he’s MIA, and Fortune is the only one who can put together a rescue mission that has any chance of being successful. But will her skills and connections be enough? Most Sinful residents are unaware of Carter’s crisis and are going about their daily lives as they always have, including local prankster Gage Babin. Except this time, Gage’s attempt to elicit laughs leaves him on a slab in the medical examiner’s office. Everyone knows how unhealthy he was, but Fortune thinks there’s more to his death than a poorly timed prank that caused his bad heart to give out. Unfortunately, what she knows and what she can prove are two different things. And unless she can find the evidence to support her theory, someone will get away with murder.

The reunion: \"Bodyguard to an heiress is Tyler Duhan''s idea of hell. The steely, sexy ex-marine has heard--and dismissed--the gossip about the haunted old LeBeau mansion and its \"cursed\" heiresses. Now the middle sibling--headstrong Joelle--has arrived to comply with her mother''s will and reunite with her long-lost sisters. But no sooner does she move into the house, than Joelle falls prey to terrifying threats and mysterious visions. Tyler, though he''s sworn off femme fatales, can''t deny his feelings for the Creole beauty. Nor can he let passion distract him. Because falling for Joelle could be a fatal mistake--for them both\"--Publisher.

When her Aunt Sapphire takes a tumble down the stairs, meteorologist Zoe Parker reluctantly returns to the town of Everlasting to help her aunt get safely back into her lighthouse home. Almost immediately, strange things start happening with the weather, and Zoe discovers her aunts fall was no accident. With the help of Dane Stanton, an old flame, Zoe attempts to solve the mystery and ensure her aunt''s safety.

No smoke without a fire. It’s New Year’s in Sinful, and the competition for the New Year’s Queen is heating up as the warring churches go head-to-head. Fortune Redding is not the sequined dress kind of woman, but reluctantly agrees to partake in the debacle so that Ida Belle and Gertie can best their nemesis, Celia, who’s put up former Sinful mean girl RJ Rogers. RJ and her friend Brock Benoit left plenty of devastation in their wake when they fled Sinful after high school. So when they return and Brock is found dead, there’s no shortage of suspects. Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie know all too well what it’s like to live under suspicion of a crime with no resolution. When good people become the targets of gossip, they know they have to rush to unravel the tangled lives of RJ and Brock and expose a killer before the wrong person’s reputation is ruined. Or worse—they’re arrested for a crime they didn’t commit.

Join New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon as she revisits three tales of spine-tingling suspense! The Reckoning In a tiny bayou town with far too many wicked secrets, the sudden disappearance of a six-year-old girl is a mystery Sheriff Holt Chamberlain is determined to solve. But teaming up with Alexandria Bastin is a complication he didn’t expect. Nor is he prepared to collide with the dark side of Cajun culture. And his own troubled past. The Vanishing Certain death awaits any outsider who enters Cache, a mythical city said to disappear when intruders threaten. But P.I. Max Duhon won’t let the Cajun superstition stop him from going there. He’ll do anything to help sexy Colette Guidry and close this missing person’s case—even admit how attracted he is to his client. The Awakening It could be a mythical creature wreaking havoc on a Mystere hotel…or a malicious vandal. It’s detective Tanner LeDoux’s first case and—much to his chagrin—the hotel belongs to Josie Bettencourt, once the most popular girl in town and his unrequited love. A woman who now doesn’t even recognize him…

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Rest when you’re dead? It’s time for the annual Halloween festival in Sinful, and Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie can’t wait to suit up and enjoy the food and activities. But when a dead man gallops through the park on a black stallion and slides to a decapitated stop right in front of Swamp Team 3, they know another festival is about to be turned on its head…so to speak. Gil Forrest never won any popularity contests and his dramatic and somewhat horrifying ride isn’t going to improve his statistics. But since his body was supposed to be tucked away in a funeral home, no one could explain how it ended up on a horse in the middle of the festival. Everything about the set-up is strange and Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie suspect there is more to the Headless Horseman ride than just a tasteless prank. And they plan to find out what it is.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jana DeLeon, RESURRECTION IN MUDBUG, aka The Return of Helena Henry!Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the bayou...Jadyn St. James is excited to start her job as game warden in Mudbug, Louisiana, and hopes it is the beginning of a new and improved life. She expected to run across any number of odd occurrences in the small bayou town, but she never thought her life would be in danger within a matter of days. And that''s not even the worst thing. Helena Henry was hell on wheels-both alive and dead-when she resided in Mudbug, and a year in heaven hasn''t improved her one bit. Now, she''s back and has brought trouble with her.When it becomes apparent that a major crime is occurring in Mudbug, Colt Bertrand is more than frustrated to be saddled with an inexperienced game warden, especially one who looks like Jadyn. But it soon becomes apparent that they need to put their differences aside if they expect to solve the crime, and more importantly, stay alive.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon brings you the first book in the Ghost-in-Law series. Family can be the death of you... Scientist Maryse Robicheaux thought that a lot of her problems had gone away with her mother-in-law''s death. The woman was rude, pushy, manipulative and used her considerable wealth to run herd over the entire town of Mudbug, Louisiana. Unfortunately, death doesn''t slow down Helena one bit. DEA Agent Luc LeJeune is wondering what his undercover assignment investigating the sexy scientist has gotten him into - especially as it seems someone wants her dead. Keeping his secrets while protecting Maryse proves to be easier than fighting his attraction for the brainy beauty. Trouble in Mudbug is a humorous mystery and contemporary romance set in the bayous of southern Louisiana. It is the first book in the New York Times bestselling Ghost-in-Law series. Trouble in Mudbug has a cozy mystery feel and features a strong heroine turned amateur sleuth, a sexy hero, and a ghost unlike any you’ve ever heard of. It appeals to fans of light paranormal, paranormal romance, cozy mysteries and also to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. Trouble in Mudbug is a free ebook at Google Play. \"Southern wit at its best!\" - NYT Bestselling author Gemma Halliday \"Sinfully funny!\" - NYT Bestselling author CC Hunter/Christie Craig “DeLeon is excellent at weaving comedy, suspense and spicy romance into one compelling story.” – RT Book Reviews “I don’t know where she comes up with this funny stuff, but I can’t wait to read the next book…” – Night Owl Reviews “Jana DeLeon has a breezy style with enough of a comic touch to leave you smiling.” – The Romance Reader “Son of a gun, we’re having fun in the bayou!” – Fresh Fiction “The quirky characters keep the action moving…” – Barbara Vey, Publisher’s Weekly Blogger To learn more about Jana and her books visit her at: http://janadeleon.com http://facebook.com/janadeleonauthor @JanaDeLeon

WARNING: This novella is a companion book to TROUBLE IN MUDBUG. You should not read this novella prior to completing Trouble in Mudbug. The novella contains major spoilers for the novel and would not make sense if read beforehand. Do you love Helena Henry? Did you wonder what she was thinking during Trouble in Mudbug, or what she was up to when she was off-page in the novel? If so, then this novella is for you. All of Helena’s thoughts and actions during Trouble in Mudbug, compiled in a diary for you to enjoy.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon, the fifth book in the bestselling Ghost-in-Law series! After an eventful first week on the job, Game Warden Jadyn St. James is happy the small bayou town of Mudbug, Louisiana, seems to have fallen back into its normal routine. But when FBI agent Raissa Bordeaux is kidnapped, Jadyn is certain the short-lived peace has come to an abrupt end. Statistics don’t lie, and Jadyn knows that the longer Raissa remains missing, the less likely she’ll be found alive. Sheriff Colt Bertrand knows the FBI won’t let him participate in their investigation, but is certain the federal agents aren’t as qualified as he is to locate someone missing in the swamps surrounding Mudbug. And although he’s been avoiding the beautiful game warden, Colt is sure that teaming up with Jadyn gives him the best chance of finding Raissa. With the clock ticking, Colt and Jadyn defy FBI orders and launch their search, but can they find Raissa before it’s too late? Missing in Mudbug is a humorous mystery and contemporary romance set in the bayous of southern Louisiana. It is the fifth book in the New York Times bestselling Ghost-in-Law series. Missing in Mudbug has a cozy mystery feel and features a strong heroine, a sexy hero, and a ghost unlike any you’ve ever heard of. It appeals to fans of light paranormal, paranormal romance, cozy mysteries, women sleuth, and also to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. \"Southern wit at its best!\" - NYT Bestselling author Gemma Halliday \"Sinfully funny!\" - NYT Bestselling author CC Hunter/Christie Craig “DeLeon is excellent at weaving comedy, suspense and spicy romance into one compelling story.” – RT Book Reviews “I don’t know where she comes up with this funny stuff, but I can’t wait to read the next book…” – Night Owl Reviews “Jana DeLeon has a breezy style with enough of a comic touch to leave you smiling.” – The Romance Reader “Son of a gun, we’re having fun in the bayou!” – Fresh Fiction “The quirky characters keep the action moving…” – Barbara Vey, Publisher’s Weekly Blogger To learn more about Jana and her books visit her at: http://janadeleon.com http://facebook.com/janadeleonauthor

Dying to fit in. High school wasn’t a grand time for everyone, but when a group of friends decide to meet up at a B and B ahead of their ten-year reunion, old grudges resurface, and one of them ends up dead. Now the owners, a kindly older couple, are on the hook for the accidental death due to anaphylaxis, but they insist no mistakes were made on their part. Fortune is asked to look into the situation before the inept local sheriff railroads the couple or simply allows gossip to run them out of business, which will cost them their home. Swamp Team 3 heads to Voodoo Island to find a way to clear the couple and finds a complicated mess of locked doors and old secrets awaiting them. Is Voodoo Island really cursed? Or can Fortune unravel the mystery and lead her team to victory?

When Jill Morgan left Tempest Island after high school, she didn’t know what she wanted to do the rest of her life. The only thing she’d ever loved was writing fiction, but that was a pursuit with no financial guarantees. So she did the responsible thing and got her college degree, then a job that provided a good living, and she wrote in her free time. She never expected to become a bestseller, but her books—written under a pseudonym—brought her millions of happy readers. And a stalker. When her identity is compromised, Jill decides to disappear until the cops can identify the man threatening her. Her first thought is returning to Tempest Island, one of the many places her father was stationed with the Navy, and the only one that had ever felt like home. Plus, she had connections there who could help her remain off radar. It was just a matter of time until the cops had her stalker in custody and Jill could get back to normal. But being on Tempest Island again brings back old memories and creates some new ones, forcing her to take a hard look at her carefully crafted life. Can she build a new life for herself on Tempest Island? Or will the stalker end that journey before it even gets started?

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jane DeLeon brings you the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling Ghost-in-Law series. Jadyn St. James hopes that the two-week quiet period in Mudbug means things in the small bayou town were back to normal…whatever that is. But when a fisherman finds a sunken shrimp boat, and the boat captain is missing, Jadyn wonders if the damage to the boat was caused by a storm, or if something far more nefarious happened. Colt Bertrand has been fighting his attraction to the sexy game warden since he first laid eyes on her. Once more, their jobs have forced them together, but when a stalker sets his sights on Jadyn, Colt’s emotions launch into overdrive. Can he protect the bayou beauty and also protect his heart? Chaos in Mudbug is a humorous mystery and contemporary romance set in the bayous of southern Louisiana. It is the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling Ghost-in-Law series. Chaos in Mudbug has a cozy mystery feel and features a strong heroine, a sexy hero, and a ghost unlike any you’ve ever heard of. It appeals to fans of light paranormal, paranormal romance, cozy mysteries, romantic comedy, and also to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. \"Southern wit at its best!\" - NYT Bestselling author Gemma Halliday \"Sinfully funny!\" - NYT Bestselling author CC Hunter/Christie Craig “DeLeon is excellent at weaving comedy, suspense and spicy romance into one compelling story.” – RT Book Reviews “I don’t know where she comes up with this funny stuff, but I can’t wait to read the next book…” – Night Owl Reviews “Jana DeLeon has a breezy style with enough of a comic touch to leave you smiling.” – The Romance Reader “Son of a gun, we’re having fun in the bayou!” – Fresh Fiction “The quirky characters keep the action moving…” – Barbara Vey, Publisher’s Weekly Blogger To learn more about Jana and her books visit her at: http://janadeleon.com http://facebook.com/janadeleonauthor

The Rose Gardner Series and the Ghost-in-Law Series combine to bring you a rollicking round of holiday fun!Rose Gardner and Neely Kate Colson are thrilled with Mason''s early present to Rose-a trip for the two of them to New Orleans for shopping, great food, and awesome seats to Wicked. Neely Kate plans to use the opportunity to visit a psychic and find out once and for all what her paranormal ability is. But when the psychic is murdered, and Neely Kate and Rose were the last people to see her alive, they find themselves the main suspects in a Christmas killing.Taylor Beaumont has exhausted all resources in trying to figure out her new ghostly roommate, Helena. Seeing a psychic is the last resort. Taylor hoped for answers about Helena''s worldly existence but, instead, finds herself embroiled on the wrong side of a murder investigation. Seeing no other option, Taylor and Helena combine forces with Rose and Neely Kate to clear their names.But can they solve the mystery in time to save Christmas?

6 great stories—3 brand new releases and 3 bonus stories! This month, Harlequin Intrigue brings you not only three new edge-of-your-seat romances for one great price, but three additional fan-favorite stories in one convenient bundle! This Harlequin Intrigue bundle includes Trap, Secure coupled with reader favorite Navy SEAL Security by Carol Ericson, The Reunion paired with reader favorite The Secret of Cypriere Bayou by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jana DeLeon and Mountain Heiress along with reader favorite Mountain Midwife by USA TODAY bestselling author Cassie Miles. Catch a thrill with 6 new edge-of-your-seat romances every month from Harlequin Intrigue!

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new edge-of-your-seat romances for one great price, available now for a limited time only from September 1 to September 30! This Harlequin Intrigue bundle includes Bridal Armor by Debra Webb, Glitter and Gunfire by Cynthia Eden and The Betrayed by Jana DeLeon. Catch a thrill with 6 new edge-of-your-seat romances every month from Harlequin Intrigue!

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new edge-of-your-seat romances for one great price, available now for a limited time only from August 1 to August 31! This Harlequin Intrigue bundle includes Sharpshooter by USA TODAY bestselling author Cynthia Eden, Taking Aim by Elle James and The Accused by Jana DeLeon. Catch a thrill with 6 new edge-of-your-seat romances every month from Harlequin Intrigue!

Allmählich hat sich CIA-Agentin Fortune Redding an ihre neue Identität und das beschauliche Kleinstadtleben in Sinful, Louisiana, gewöhnt. Ihre Freundinnen versorgen sie mit Tratsch und Törtchen, und Carter LeBlanc, der heißeste Deputy im Bundesstaat, lässt ihren Puls schneller schlagen. Es könnte alles so schön sein ...Doch dann fällt ein Schatten auf die Idylle am Bayou. Carter entgeht nur knapp einem Mordanschlag. Wer hat es auf ihn abgesehen und warum? Fortune sucht nach Antworten - und will natürlich einen weiteren Anschlag auf ihren Freund verhindern. Unterstützt durch das chaotische Duo Ida Belle und Gertie begibt sie sich auf die Jagd nach dem Täter ...

Montana Refuge by Alice Sharpe The last person Montana rancher Tyler Hunt expected to see on his ranch was his soon–to–be ex–wife. True, he had yet to sign the divorce papers but Julie had sworn never to return. But now she was in desperate need of his help. Julie had left Tyler fearing the loss of her identity. Yet even as the mystery surrounding her new life brought them back together, a secret from Tyler''s own past was threatening their reunion. The Awakening by Jana Deleon It could be a mythical creature wreaking havoc on a Mystere hotel...or a malicious vandal. It''s detective Tanner LeDoux''s first case and the hotel belongs to Josie Bettencourt, once his unrequited love – who now doesn''t even recognise him. Josie''s poor memory is Tanner''s luck. He has a chance to be the strong, sexy hero who protects her and her hotel from mounting danger. Tanner''s no believer in the old ways, but one stormy night, he sees something horrific he can''t explain. Whatever lurks in Honey Island Swamp means to keep Josie from him forever!

Disparue en Louisiane, Jana DeLeon Série Les mystères du bayou, tome 2/3 Dans le bayou de Louisiane, les apparences sont souvent trompeuses... Jamais plus Max ne mêlera travail et sentiments : c’est la décision irrévocable qu’il a prise un an plus tôt, lors de ce jour terrible où la femme qu’il aimait et qu’il était chargé de protéger est morte. Par sa faute. Alors, quand la trop jolie Colette Guidry vient l’implorer d’enquêter sur l’inquiétante disparition de sa meilleure amie, il refuse tout net. Avec ses yeux de biche et ses courbes à faire se damner un saint, Colette se rapproche bien trop de son idéal féminin ! Hélas, c’est compter sans la fougueuse détermination de la jeune femme, qui lui annonce qu’avec ou sans lui elle se rendra dans le bayou en quête d’indices. Dès lors, Max comprend qu’il n’a pas le choix : il devra l’accompagner... Un dangereux rapprochement, Jenna Ryan Warren Critch vient de sortir de prison ? Pour Romana, c’est une nouvelle terriblement angoissante. Cet homme qui, depuis six longues années, lui envoie régulièrement des lettres de menace va-t-il la retrouver et la tuer, comme il le lui a juré ? Déterminée à ne pas se laisser dominer par la peur, Romana se décide à aller demander sa protection à celui qu’elle espérait pourtant ne plus jamais revoir : Jacob Knight, le policier qui a arrêté son persécuteur. Jacob, qu’elle aime en secret mais qui, elle en est persuadée, ne tombera jamais amoureux d’une femme comme elle...

In this classic Gothic tale from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, a writer needs a local man''s help when she discovers her home may hold some chilling secrets... For Olivia Markham, laMalediction is the ideal setting in which to complete her work. But something is sending a chill up the usually fearless author''s spine. There are the unearthly noises, the sliding panels, the hidden passageways...and John Landry, the sexy caretaker. Working together to uncover laMalediction''s alarming secrets and root out the evil stalking them, John finds Olivia impossible to resist, and he knows it''s only a matter of time before something unexpected - and undeniable - happens between them...

Menaces en Louisiane, Jana DeLeon Série Les mystères du bayou, tome 1 Dans le bayou de Louisiane, les apparences sont souvent trompeuses... Dans la moiteur étouffante du bayou, les esprits maudits cherchent à s’emparer des âmes pures... Depuis toujours, Alexandria s’est refusé à croire à cette légende typique du coin perdu de Louisiane où elle a grandi. Pourtant, le jour où sa cousine lui apprend qu’Erika, sa fille de huit ans, a disparu dans les marais, Alexandria sent l’étau de la peur se resserrer autour d’elle. Envahie par le sombre pressentiment que les minutes de la petite fille sont comptées, elle insiste pour participer à l’enquête. Quoi qu’il lui en coûte. Et même si le policier chargé de l’affaire n’est autre que Holt Chamberlain, son ex-fiancé. L’homme qui, après lui avoir brisé le cœur, l’a vaccinée à jamais contre l’amour... L’innocence en doute, Dana Marton Ne pas se fier aux apparences : telle a toujours été la devise de l’agent spécial Moses Man. La belle Molly Rogers peut bien arborer un air d’innocence et de grands yeux bruns, il refuse de se laisser attendrir par cette femme, soupçonnée de s’être livrée à un important trafic de drogue. Mais sa détermination à lui faire avouer son crime vacille très vite quand il s’aperçoit que la vie de Molly est menacée. Ainsi, elle n’a pas menti ? Elle est bel et bien victime d’une terrible machination... Soudain, Moses se sent troublé au-delà du raisonnable. Mortifié d’avoir douté de la jeune femme, il décide de la protéger coûte que coûte...

PI Max Duhon will do anything to help sexy Colette Guidry close a missing person’s case, even admit how attracted he is to his client. But as their investigation deepens, Max finds himself protecting Colette from inexplicable terrors. It seems they may have come too close to uncovering a deadly secret – and dangerously close to each other

Becoming a bodyguard to an heiress is Tyler Duhan’s idea of hell. The sexy ex-marine has heard the gossip about the LeBeau mansion and its “cursed” heiresses, which its newest occupant, Joelle, falls victim to as soon as she moves in.

It’s detective Tanner LeDoux’s first case and the hotel under threat belongs to Josie Bettencourt, his unrequited love.

Dans le bayou de Louisiane, les apparences sont souvent trompeuses... Une fillette à secourirLe jour où elle apprend qu’Amber, sa nièce, a disparu, Alexandria sent l’étau de la peur se resserrer autour d’elle. Envahie par le sombre pressentiment que les minutes de la fillette sont comptées, elle insiste pour participer à l’enquête. Quoi qu’il lui en coûte. Et même si le policier chargé de l’affaire n’est autre que Holt Chamberlain, son ex-fiancé... Une troublante disparitionJamais Max ne mêlera travail et sentiments. Alors, quand la trop jolie Colette Guidry vient l’implorer d’enquêter sur la disparition de sa meilleure amie, il refuse tout net. Mais, à sa grande surprise, la jeune femme lui annonce qu’avec ou sans lui elle se rendra dans le bayou en quête d’indices. Dès lors, Max comprend qu’il n’a pas le choix : il devra l’accompagner... Les secrets du bayouTraquer le « monstre du marais » ? Tanner éclate de rire. Depuis quand prend-on au sérieux cette légende de Louisiane ? Par acquit de conscience, il décide tout de même de mener l’enquête. Car la femme qui l’a engagé – et qui dit craindre pour sa sécurité – n’est autre que Josie Bettencourt. Celle qui, jadis, lui a brisé le cœur, le poussant même à fuir la région... A propos de l''auteur :Passionnée de romans policiers et de romances, Jana DeLeon a un jour décidé de prendre la plume pour écrire ses propres histoires. Des histoires qui conjuguent parfaitement les deux genres littéraires, et qui se déroulent dans les profondeurs du Bayou de Louisiane où elle vit avec sa famille.