New Releases by Joanna Wayne

Mundo oscuroEn un intento por proteger a su familia, Kathryn Morland se había sumergido en el oscuro mundo de Nueva Orleans, un mundo lleno de ceremonias de vudú y esclavos del sexo. Consiguió entrar haciéndose pasar por uno de ellos y eso le dio el coraje necesario para continuar... e hizo que le resultara imposible resistirse a los encantos de Roark Lansing, un guapísimo desconocido que se le coló en el corazón.Roark necesitaba a toda costa que Kathryn confiara en él. Porque lo cierto era que él no era uno de sus enemigos, en realidad estaba trabajando de incógnito y luchaba contra el mismo mal que ella, un mal del que quería protegerla fuera como fuera. _x000D_ Confesiones del corazónAnna Sebastian necesitaba saber algo más de la desconocida cuyo corazón latía dentro de su pecho como resultado de un trasplante... sobre todo cuando comenzaron aquellos sueños eróticos y aquellas extrañas llamadas a medianoche. Pero cuando se encontró cara a cara con el guapísimo amante de sus sueños, no supo si contar la verdad. Porque se rumoreaba que el misterioso Ben Porter había asesinado a su ex mujer, gracias a la cual Anna había podido disfrutar de una segunda oportunidad...

Amor a todo riesgoComo madre de alquiler, Megan Lancaster sabía que su embarazo sería imprevisible... pero no esperaba que un guapísimo agente del FBI acabara adornando su árbol de Navidad. Su vida corría peligro y Bart Cromwell iba a protegerlos al niño y a ella... ¡haciéndose pasar por su amante!De pronto el niño que llevaba dentro se quedó sin padres, a no ser que aquel desconocido tan sexy y ella se decidieran a reconocer lo que sentían el uno por el otro y dieran la bienvenida al recién nacido y a la maravillosa familia que formaban los tres. _x000D_ Una mujer con un secretoHacía ya un año de aquella tormenta de nieve en mitad de la cual Holly Barrows había corrido a los brazos de Slade Rawlins, convencida de que alguien la perseguía. Había llegado a él como una maravillosa aparición en mitad de la oscuridad de la noche. Pero Holly era real, una mujer de carne y hueso cuyo cuerpo Slade había memorizado con sus dedos. Después de aquella noche había desaparecido y no la había vuelto a ver hasta aquellas navidades, cuando llegó asegurando que habían secuestrado a su bebé...

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!

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...

Au coeur de la tourmente, Joanna Wayne Installée depuis peu dans un petit village perdu au coeur du Montana, Chrysie Atwater s''est juré de tout faire pour que Jenny et Mandy, ses petites filles de cinq et trois ans, retrouvent enfin une vie normale, et qu''ensemble, elles oublient le passé tragique qui les poursuit depuis trois ans. Mais pour y parvenir, nul ne doit connaître son secret. Nul ne doit découvrir sa véritable identité. Et surtout pas Josh McCain, le très séduisant chef de la police locale qui, depuis son arrivée, n''a cessé de se rapprocher d elle... L''énigme de Riverton, Elle James Trop arrogant, trop sûr de lui, trop séduisant ... Depuis que Nick Traver a été choisi pour assurer sa protection vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre, Brenna Jensen est sur la défensive. Car non seulement Nick s''est vu confier une enquête qui lui revenait de plein droit, mais il prend très au sérieux son rôle de garde du corps, sous prétexte que Brenna serait en danger, et la suit comme son ombre. Une intimité d''autant plus dangereuse pour elle qu''elle est secrètement troublée. Difficile dans ces conditions de tenir à distance celui qui n''est pas seulement un rival mais aussi un séducteur... et un protecteur.

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.

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 lived anonymously, raising her daughter — until Vincent Magilinti showed up on her doorstep claiming what was his: his child and her heart. But will both turn up dead-on-arrival when vengeance is finally exacted?

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.

One-hundred-degree temperatures have reached a crisis point in Southern California and there''s a new generation of heroes in Courage Bay who are ready to risk all. This prequel anthology introduces readers to the characters and setting of a new 12-book continuity series. 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.

Private Scandals by Joanna Wayne\Judy Christenberry\Tori Carrington released on Dec 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Mystic Isle by Joanna Wayne released on Jul 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Featuring two strong-willed lawmen who protect and rescue--a rugged Texas Ranger and a sexy private investigator--this volume of two full-length novels includes Wayne''s Lone Star Lawman and Daniels''s Hotshot P.I. Reissue.

\"When the Bough Breaks: Lisa Madison arrived at Brody Adams''s ranch, claiming he''d fathered the newborn boy she had with her. Brody had no idea who she was, but it was clear Lisa and the child were in danger. They needed his protection ... and keeping them safe was the only way to find out the truth. Jodie''s Little Secrets: One night of passion with lawyer Ray Kostner had left Jodie Gahagen pregnant with twins. She never told Ray. Now, several years later, Jodie was running for her life, and Ray was the only man she could turn to. But that meant telling Ray he was a father ... and that the killer was after him, too.\"--

Unconditional Surrender by Joanna Wayne released on Jun 24, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Bayou Blood Brothers by Rebecca York\Metsy Hingle\Joanna Wayne released on Feb 22, 2001 is available now for purchase.