New Releases by Joanna Wayne

A Mother As Dillon''s bride, Ashley Randolph finally got the family she yearned for. But when a bullet nearly killed Dillon, she was forced into hiding—with her secrets and the best part of Dillon…his baby. A Father It had taken Dillon almost three years to find Ashley, to learn he was a father. Except the years hadn''t prepared him for the sight of his beautiful bride and his toddler son. Their Child Dillon had come to claim his boy and return him to the Texas ranch that was his birthright, but he hadn''t bargained on leading the gunman straight back to his family. Would a man bent on misguided revenge send Ashley and his child on the run again?

LAWMAN He held her captive—in more ways than one Ex-cop turned security expert Cagan Hall was some kind of man. The secretive type of a woman like Merissa Thomas should stay away from. But with a killer and the cops hard on her heels in the bayou, Cagan was her only protection. Until his embrace became her prison…. Only extreme measures would keep Merissa safe—alive. There was more than one bounty for the Cajun beauty''s head. But for Cagan, working undercover to hunt her down, a long, deep kiss from her lips would be the ultimate reward. LAWMAN—There''s nothing sexier than the strong arms of the law!

Easy to love, hard to forget. The McQuaids Brothers by blood, lawmen by choice; the West was always in their soul. Up against the toughest cases—and the strongest passions—they live by…THE COWBOY CODE Texas lawman Matt McQuaid had his hands full with Heather Lombardi. Her search into her mysterious past incited trouble in his sleepy town—the woman herself excited the man behind the badge. For the youngest McQuaid, like his brothers, a beautiful woman in danger was an irresistible combination—even for his hard heart. He''d do anthing to wipe away her fears and keep her safe from a killer. But would he have to blur the lines between justice and duty to protect the woman he loved?

THE McCORD FAMILY COUNTDOWN A daughter, a son, a secret… With time as the enemy, only love can save them! He was a lawman first—and a man second. Which one found Darlene Remington injured, dazed and with amnesia on an isolated back road? Six years ago she''d been a heartbeat away from marrying Sheriff Clint Richards—now she couldn''t even remember him. All she knew was that someone had ambushed her and Senator McCord and left her for dead…. Darlene didn''t need memories to fall in love with Clint; the man oozed power and masculinity. But Clint had two Texas-size problems: He had a killer loose in his town…and Darlene back in his bed. Before he could claim her this time, he had to protect her—and that was becoming more and more dangerous with each moment she couldn''t remember….

Tyler Ledger was as unsure of Julie Gillespie''s motives for being at his family''s Texas ranch as he was of the reception he''d receive when he came face-to-face with his estranged father. Still, he agreed to help the enticing reporter solve a murder if she agreed to stay out of trouble. Julie was on a mission, and she wasn''t going to be sidetracked by romantic entanglements—even if Tyler was proving more irresistible by the minute. But with his leave of absence over soon, the soldier''s time in Texas was coming to an end…and Julie''s would, too, if they didn''t find the killer before she became the next target….

Wild Stallion by Delores Fossen Bailey Hodges'' son was stolen minutes after she''d given birth and someone had wanted her to die. Someone still wanted her dead. But nothing would stop her from finding her child. When Texas tycoon Jackson Malone discovered the ''orphan'' he''d adopted had a mother, his suspicions went on high alert. Yet would reuniting mother and child cost Jackson his only chance at having a family of his own? Genuine Cowboy by Joanna Wayne Sean Ledger was coming home to bad memories, and a beautiful widow in need of help. Sean was a loner, but protecting women was his cowboy code. With an escaped convict on her tail, Eve Worthington had nowhere else to turn. Sean had already stolen her heart and would guard her life. But Eve realised she either had to run againor put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire.

Behind The Mask Though Lindsey Latham had dreamed of Graham Dufour''s ebony eyes for the past ten years, she''d hoped she could return to New Orleans without seeing him. A lot had changed between them but one glance could still ignite her desire. Then she saw another set of eyes behind a mask at Mardi Gras those of a killer, who had now seen Lindsey. Once, she ran from Graham, now she had to run straight into his arms. For passion and for protection Security Measures Beautiful, widowed, a single mother Janice Stevens had been given a new identity, if not a new lease on life, when she testified against a mob killer. For fifteen years she''d raised her daughter living anonymously. Until Vincent Magilinti showed up claiming what was his his child and her heart. But will both turn up dead–on–arrival when vengeance is finally exacted?

After her uncharacteristic behaviour made headline news, buttoned-up Olivia Balfour has been sent far away from home. The English rose will work for Clint McAlpine - a cattle baron whos as fierce and untamed as his Outback station. But shes shocked when Clint informs her that shes entirely at his beck and call. Its almost impossible to shake Olivias composure. But the heat of the Australia sun - and her new bosss kisses - are fast melting the ice queen.

Mustang Run, Texas, was nothing but trouble… But still, Sean Ledger was coming home—to bad memories and an estranged father. And surprisingly, to a beautiful widow and her son in need of a haven. A loner, Sean didn''t do family or forever, but protecting women was his cowboy code. With a vengeful escaped convict on her tail, Eve Worthington had nowhere else to turn. Sean was fiercely loyal…but dangerously sexy. He''d guard her life, but he''d already stolen her heart. As the killer neared, Eve realized her fatal error in coming to the ranch. Now she either had to run again…or put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire.

Of the five brothers only Dylan Ledger returned to their hometown of Mustang Run. But he was met by bad memories and hostile neighbors—except for Collette McGuire. The daughter of the sheriff was the last person he expected to have on his side—and the one who needed him most. Collette had nowhere to go when her secret admirer turned violent stalker—except to Dylan. His arms became her haven, his lips her salvation. As old family secrets and feuds threatened to erupt, they knew they were both in for a wild ride. But this cowboy wasn''t about to let anything throw him off course… or keep Collette out of his bed….

A pattern emerges in a string of "accidental deaths" involving criminals who''ve escaped the law. Police chief Max Zirinsky suspects that someone is doling out their own form of justice…murder. Police chief Max Zirinsky''s hunt for a serial killer leads him to the rareifed circles of Courage Bay''s social elite. He needs a way to infiltrate their ranks, and turns to socially prominent hospital chief of staff Callie Baker. Her solution: pretend their dating. But the attraction is all too real, and neither of them can "pretend" for long. Then the killer sees through their relationship. Callie is helping Max''s investigation. And for that, she''ll have to die….

Former navy SEAL Hawk Taylor never knew fear—until he met Alonsa Salatoya. Her young daughter had been kidnapped, and after two years the trail had grown cold. Hawk was certain he''d find the girl, but the sensual woman with a fragile heart scared him. She made the Texas loner yearn to belong where he never could—in her life and her bed. Exhuming long-buried clues led only to dead ends—until the kidnapper turned his sights on Alonsa. Now, with a taste of fear, Hawk knew what he had to do: find the child, keep Alonsa alive and then walk away from the one woman he''d never be able to forget….

As a former navy SEAL, Marcus Abbot relied on his instincts. And the moment he saw the shadows haunting Dani Baxter''s big brown eyes, the private investigator knew she was in trouble…and so was he. Even though she came to him with a crazy story about a murder she''d seen in a vision, he couldn''t stop the instantaneous attraction that sparked between them. Never one to ignore a woman in need, he accepted her case. But as they traveled down a sensual path of danger and desire, Marcus discovered Dani''s dreams may have been a bit too real. And the closer he got to the truth, the nearer she came to living her nightmare….

Texas charm, cowboy cool and loaded with sex appeal!

Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger. Zach Collingsworth finally found the girl who could bring him to his knees...

On navy SEAL missions Cutter Martin had been a warrior. But when it came to Linney Kingston, he was just a red-blooded Texas cowboy with bad luck at love. Linney had walked out on him six years ago. Now she was back—with a motherless child and a crazy story. Linney''s theory of murder and scandal was as preposterous as her body''s traitorous response to Cutter. Still, when she was shot at, the cowboy came to her rescue. Cutter—her hero. And the only man who could break her heart again. Trusting him a second time was more frightening than the killers stalking her every move….

Nick Ridgely prided himself on his control…but nothingprepared him for that phone call. When Nick discovered histwin boys had been kidnapped, he vowed to do whatever ittook to get them back…even if that meant facing his ex-wifeand the attraction he thought he buried months ago.Having her ex-husband back in her life was not whatBecky Collingsworth asked Santa for this year. Determined toremain guarded, Becky worked with Nick to fi nd their sons.But what would she do about the onslaught of emotions shestill felt for her irresistible ex?

Coming to a woman''s rescue was all in a day''s work for the billionaire rancher. Little did Matt know that the woman in jeopardy he''d jumped off his horse to save was working undercover, investigating him. By way of his mother, no less! Trouble had never looked so good to "Shelly Lane." Exposing the Collingsworths was a golden opportunity to prove she had what it took to be a real agent. But she could not let Matt Collingsworth distract her. Even though the man could fi ll out a pair of jeans—oh my! What Shelly had to do involved the highest national security and would in the end devastate the Collingsworth empire…and surely destroy her chances for a date with Matt.

STEALTHY SEDUCTION Rumor had it that the secretive owner of the castle on the cliffs, Dr. David Bryson, had been hideously scarredin the accident that killed his fiancee. Now designer Becca Smith hadbeen summoned to work in his home. Though she received mysteriouswarnings to stay away, nothing could keep Becca from meeting the manwhose seductive voice made her burn for his touch.She was too young, too beautiful, too familiar. She awakened memoriesin David long buried…emotions that teetered on the edge of insanity.But he vowed to see Becca only from the shadows. Except when a killerattacked, David stepped from behind the veil of darkness to save thewoman who was his only hope of salvation.

A curse has settled over the small New England coastal town of Moriah''s Landing...an unknown force that''s about to irrevocably change the lives of four young women--and the men captivated by their spell. As they risk their lives to uncover the secrets behind the dark vortex of serial killers, genetic research and modern-day witches that haunts the town, it is their hearts that are in the greatest peril. Bundle includes Secret Sanctuary by Amanda Stevens, Howling in the Darkness by B.J. Daniels, Scarlet Vows by Dani Sinclair and Behind the Veil by Joanna Wayne.

The Silver Spurs Ranch was hotly contested and highly coveted. And Kali Cooper had just inherited it, alongside a passel of troubles. Like any good neighbor—and true cowboy—Zach Collingsworth offered Kali his protection. And that''s when things really got dangerous…. The devil-may-care scion of the Collingsworth empire was the full measure of a man. More than Kali dreamed she could handle, but he made it clear he''d be handling her. Brash, but determined, Zach found his true calling at her side—and wouldn''t leave it till she was safe and sound in his arms. Somehow \"safe in his arms\" was the biggest risk Kali Cooper had ever taken.

Her gallant cowboy rode to the rescue and welcomed her to his Lone Star empire. Miles from home Jaclyn Macgregor was left for dead. Right square in Collingsworth country. She was a Louisiana spitfire--and her tenacity was all that kept her alive. Targeted by the most powerful mavens of Texas society, Jaclyn encountered the one man who had all the resources to play their games. Bart Collingsworth had an oil-rich empire to command, but he''d never met a girl like Jaclyn, let alone brought one back to the ol'' homestead. As much as she resisted his help, cowboy honor was an inescapable fact of life in Texas. One too many girls had disappeared recently--victims of too much money and too much influence--and Bart wouldn''t let this one slip through his fingers. And he''d do just about anything to make Jaclyn a permanent part of his world...

Langston Collingsworth was a man to be reckoned with. Powerful and president of the family oil business, opportunists looked at him and saw money, but he saw the land as his life force. So when the Collingsworth empire was threatened--it was personal. It happened innocently enough--a young girl needing his help. But her mother was none other than Trish Edwards--Langston''s high school sweetheart. Trish and her daughter were trapped in a blackmail and murder investigation and had been on the run since the day Trish gave birth to a Collingsworth heir. Could Langston trust Trish after the years of deception? He had no choice if he wanted to protect her child--his child--and face down the trouble headed their way.

A murder in New Orleans''s French Quarter has attorney Rachel Powers obsessed with finding the killer. But soon her prime suspect, Logan McCain--heir to the McCain family fortune--is heating up the investigation. Includes an interview with the author. Original.

Returning to Seattle after many years, Alexandra Webber meets Ben Jessup, who now lives in her childhood home. When recurring nightmares and memories of a long-ago night endanger Alex, Ben vows to protect her. Original.