New Releases by Karen Rose

SHE WAS IN LOVE WITH HER SEXY, MUCH OLDER BOSS... He was tall, dark and a hunk–typical reasons why Jed Sawyer was the talk of the town. And Nurse Brianne Barrington was the latest victim of his lethal charm. But while Brianne had a bad case of "my-Mr. Right syndrome," the jaded older man was suffering from "can''t commit-itis."

Widowed special agent Stephen Thatcher meets his teenage son''s teacher, Jenna Marshall. Soon, they are falling in love while on the the twisted path of a serial killer. Original.

To love, or not to love? That is the question for widower Leo Montgomery, a boat designer who''d do anything to make his little .girl happy—except let himself fall for her sweet-faced nanny. Even if that nanny is staying in the bedroom riext door. And even if he can''t keep khis mind off Verity Sumpter. Because beneath her drab clothes and plain-Jane glasses he senses there is a beautiful woman who could fill his heart with joy. And a woman who seems as wary of embracing love as he is. Still, can Leo find the courage to put a new spin on this beloved old play…?

Rugged, hardworking Sheriff Tucker Malone is as upright as the weather vane on Gertie Anderson''s roof! So who better to shelter sweet, virginal Emma—the amnesiac who surfaced in Storkville without a nickel or last name—while he investigates her past? Still, the broad-shouldered lawman seems mighty distracted since Emma started spending nights. And he gets downright testy when other males come near Emma and the angelic abandoned twins she''s taken under her wing. For a man who''s sworn off women and family, Tucker sure is protective of his little brood. And we townsfolk suspect the sheriff hasn''t a clue…that Emma and her charges have stolen his heart!

When a cold case is reopened, a murderer re-emerges deadlier than ever in this thriller in New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose’s Baltimore series. Baltimore Homicide Detective Stevie Mazzetti has suffered losses no woman should have to endure. And, despite it all, she’s still a fighter. When she learns that her ex-partner might have miscarried justice, she’s determined to put the past to rights, even when she becomes a target. It’s former Marine Clay Maynard’s job to see the risk in every situation, but he doesn’t have to look hard to find the danger surrounding Stevie. Since the minute he first saw her, Clay has wanted to protect the wounded officer, and he started loving her not long after that. So when Stevie attracts the attention of a vicious psychopath, Clay will do whatever it takes to keep her alive. That is, if he can stay ahead of a killer with everything to lose—and something terrifying to hide...

A cozy blend of murder and romance. A fun read--with recipes! --Laura Levine Welcome to Kismet, PA, where home stager Caprice De Luca helps her clients shine in a lackluster real estate market--and where someone may only be in the market for murder. . . Caprice De Luca has successfully parlayed her skills as an interior designer into a thriving home staging business. So when her old high school friend Roz Winslow asks her to spruce up her mess of a mansion to perk up a slow buyer''s market, Caprice is more than happy to share her skills. But when Roz''s husband Ted is found skewered by one of his sword room''s prized possessions, it appears the Winslows may have a few skeletons in their palatial closets. With the stage set for murder, Caprice will discover she can track down an antique tapestry and a cold-blooded killer with equal aplomb--as long as she''s not the next victim. . . "A fascinating inside look at the art of home-staging--but did I mention it''s also an elegantly crafted murder mystery featuring an irresistible sleuth?" --Leslie Meier

The Beautiful Professional… After real-estate mogul Alan Barrett first laid eyes on Lisa Sanders, he couldn''t keep the intriguing—and much younger—office manager from his mind. And when Lisa was tapped to assist him with a lucrative deal, the sparks between the two couldn''t be denied. With a Shocking Secret But Lisa had a past she was desperate to keep from Alan. She knew if he discovered she wasn''t the perfect professional she pretended to be, there could never be a future for them. And yet, how could she continue to keep her secrets when the evidence of her past was in plain view?

From the #1 international bestselling author of the Baltimore series comes a suspenseful novella featuring Assistant State’s Attorney Daphne Montgomery and Special Agent Joseph Carter. After a traumatic kidnapping, Daphne’s boss insists that she take time off. But she refuses to sit on the sidelines when she meets a six-year-old girl who the police call Angel. Angel hasn’t spoken a word since they found her four days ago next to a burned out car, frozen with shock, not far from the bodies of two adults who may or may not have been her parents. Joseph knows that helping Angel is exactly what Daphne needs right now. But when Daphne gets Angel to talk, a mysterious and chilling crime begins to unravel—one that drives Daphne into the darkest corners of her past as she and Joseph track a ruthless killer. Includes a preview of Watch Your Back

Hitched for love—or business? Find out as Karen Rose Smith returns to Rust Creek Falls in the latest installment of the Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys.! Rust Creek Ramblings It seems as if all we''ve been hearing about these days in Rust Creek Falls is folks falling in love and getting engaged. But this latest one tops them all. Dr. Brooks Smith, our favorite veterinarian, the most confirmed bachelor in all of Montana, is taking himself a bride! The fact that he has chosen Jasmine "Jazzy" Cates, his new assistant, a visitor from Thunder Canyon, is only fueling speculation. Rumors are this "love match" is really just a business proposition, but sweet Jazzy may have something more in mind. Can she turn her convenient husband''s wedding fever into a lifelong condition?

When her past comes back to haunt her, a Baltimore prosecutor must turn to an FBI agent in order to save her kidnapped son in this heart-stopping novel from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose. Baltimore prosecutor Daphne Montgomery pulled herself out of a damaged past to build a solid life for herself and her son. But after she helps to convict a killer, her confidence is shattered once again by the news that her son has been kidnapped. Daphne believes it’s connected to the recent high-profile trial, and at first FBI special agent Joseph Carter agrees. But together they find the reality to be even more troubling, and it runs deeper than Daphne fears. With her son’s life in jeopardy, she must unlock a dreadful secret about her past—and confront a truth that will change everything for those closest to her. And, if she survives, threaten the lives of everyone she loves.

After one torrid night at their high school reunion, Riley O''Rourke thought his torch for Brenna McDougall had finally been extinguished. But after she appeared on his doorstep—with his infant son, no less!—it was clear that the flames of passion sizzled hotter than ever. Brenna knew that Riley was all wrong for her. But one encounter with her secret love plunged her back into his life for keeps. She hadn''t bargained on their long-muffled chemistry being as explosive as ever. Or that the old feud still simmering between his family and hers could threaten their new family…and their rekindled romance!

After losing his wife in a tragic accident, successful businessman Dawson Barrett was determined to help his son, Luke, who was dealing with his pain by acting out at school and at home. Luckily, the devoted dad knew just who to call.... As talented as she was beautiful, music therapist Mikala Conti could work miracles. To her, the real miracle was that Dawson--the boy who''d once stirred her teenage heart, then vanished--was back in town. Still, Mikala wasn''t sure Dawson was ready to move on. And she certainly didn''t believe that one reckless moment of passion could change their lives forever. But it might just be the way to heal three troubled souls searching for a second chance at a forever family.

New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose returns to the gritty world of Baltimore’s cops and prosecutors with a tale of danger and desire that will leave you breathless… A car crashes in front of rookie PI Paige Holden’s home. And suddenly, she finds one of her pro bono clients dying in her arms—from a gunshot wound. With her last breath, the woman whispers cryptic words into her ear and hands her a blood-smeared flash drive. Five years ago, State’s Attorney Grayson Smith put a murderer behind bars. But when Paige Holden shares the flash drive with him, its contents cast doubts on the conviction—and lead him and Paige into a world of blackmail, dark secrets, and a decades-long string of murders. An investigation they’ll survive only by trusting each other—and the truth.

IT WAS THE CALL DYLAN MALLOY NEVER WANTED TO RECEIVE He’d lost the only family he’d ever known. His sister and brother-in-law were dead—and their premature baby was fighting for his life in a Wyoming hospital. The globetrotting photographer lost no time rushing to the preemie’s side. But much to Dylan’s surprise, he was not Timmy’s rightful guardian. Why didn’t his beloved baby sister leave him custody of the baby…instead of appointing her friend Shaye Bartholomew? Shaye loved Timmy, that much was clear. But Dylan wasn’t ready to give up custody without a fight…or to deny his chemistry with the one woman who stood in his way.

"WILL YOU MARRY ME?" Those were the words Jenny Farber had always longed to hear Zack Decker say. But marrying him would have meant leaving the only home she''d ever really known. So instead of following her high school sweetheart to L.A., she stayed on at his family''s ranch, training the horses she adored. Zack never knew about the secret she carried…or how much she still loved him. Until a near-tragedy brought him home again…. Fifteen years ago, Jenny broke Zack''s heart. Seeing her again rekindles all the sweet passion they once shared. But Zack came home to Miners Bluff only to deal with a family crisis—then he''s pulling up stakes again. So why is Jenny making him dream of settling down in the one place he''d vowed to leave forever?

"Country music star Zane Gunther is hiding out in Thunder Canyon. Now the tweets and texts are flying about the music legend and a certain single mom who''s having trouble making ends meet. Zane came to the Montana mountain town to escape the paparazzi--and a tragedy he can''t forget. But keeping a low profile seems next to impossible, especially once he falls--hard--for local girl Jeannette Williams." --From publisher''s information.

A Baltimore detective and a medical examiner must work together when the witnesses of a long-ago crime become the victims of a deranged killer in this gripping romantic suspense novel. Baltimore city Homicide Detective JD Fitzpatrick has seen a lot of horrific violence, both as a cop and during his deployment in Afghanistan, but nothing like the trail of tortured bodies that are turning up throughout the city. He’s up against a brutal killer with a very personal vendetta. And now JD is beginning to suspect that his medical examiner may be shielding some crucial evidence linked to the case. Medical Examiner Dr. Lucy Trask is intrigued by JD’s compassion, but she isn’t about to mix work with pleasure. Not while there’s a ruthless killer on the loose. And definitely not while she’s keeping a dark secret that could connect her to these vicious killings—and put her next on the killer’s hit list...

A killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he''s stopped? YOU BELONG TO ME is the compulsive first instalment in the Baltimore series, by Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose. ''Page-turning'' SUNDAY EXPRESS ''An engrossing read which fans of crime thrillers will love'' NEWS OF THE WORLD _________ You can''t escape... you belong to me. When forensic pathologist Lucy Trask stumbles across a mutilated body in her local Baltimore park, its face unrecognisable, her sole concern is that it might be her old school teacher Mr Pugh. But the victim is actually another man from her past. Who killed him and why he was left for Lucy to find is unclear but what appears to be a number "1" burned into his back indicates that this corpse won''t be the killer''s last victim. When a second branded body is discovered, Detective JD Fitzpatrick and Lucy are forced to ask themselves how many more lives are at risk. Can they solve the killer''s gruesome puzzle before his thirst for revenge is complete? _________ Praise for Karen Rose: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This again was another excellent thriller from Karen Rose, it kept me up till the early hours not wanting to put the book down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Well written, great characters, tight plot and suspense from beginning to end. A seriously good story'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''If you love books that are gripping from the beginning with twist and turns You Belong To Me is the book for you. With romance, violence and general suspense, I would recommend to anyone'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Another fabulous read. Gripping storyline from a fantastic author''

SNOWBOUND WITH THE BOSS? Well, loyal readers, another spring, another blizzard. But this prospector has the pleasure of bringing you all some unusually hot gossip. It seems that the Queen of Hearts Mine may not belong to the Douglas family after all! Old Caleb has actually hired a private investigator to prove his ownership. Unfortunately, handsome playboy Brad Vaughn and his beautiful secretary, Emily Stanton, have been stranded up at the Douglas cabin. It''s been rumored that Brad never mixes business with pleasure, and Emily looks like she''ll only play for keeps. Still, despite their differences, they''ll have to keep warm somehow…Perhaps the spring thaw will bring more than sunshine to these two!

Ever since Dr. Dillon Traub arrived at Thunder Canyon Resort, tongues have been wagging about the chemistry zinging between the Texas oil tycoon and his new receptionist. Those broad shoulders of his may be awfully tempting…but single mom Erika Rodriguez knows better than to give in to her attraction to the handsome bachelor doctor. So why is the sought-after playboy going out of his way to prove to the love-burned Erika that he''d make the ideal husband—and perfect father to her adorable baby girl? Stay tuned, dear readers, to see if the town''s favorite new physician will be heading back home. Or if this Dr. Daddy is writing a prescription for lifetime happiness!

Peter Clark would never describe himself as a jaw-droppingcatch—despite being one of San Antonio''s most respectedneurosurgeons. So why is beautiful New York neurologistViolet Fortune looking at him as if she would like to show himher bedside manner? Not that he minds—it''s been a long timesince he''s met a woman who could ever hope to competewith his work.Being with Peter helps workaholic Violet ditch her self-doubtand discover what it feels like to be in the arms of a man whounderstands the depths of her commitment to medicine.But while that dedication helps heal, it also has the powerto force Violet and Peter apart. Can two people so devotedto their careers find a place in their lives for love?

THE MARRIAGE One unbelievable night had left brooding bachelorReed Fortune in one helluva compromisingposition—in bed with another man''s fiancée!And in the morning light he learned that thebeautiful stranger was his wife. Mallory Prescott—the new Mrs. Fortune—needed protection from thedangerous man she was supposed to marry. So thehonor-bound groom whisked Mallory to the safetyof the Double Crown Ranch.Though their weddingwas a fluke and their marriage a mishap, theirattraction was undeniable. Alone and in hiding, thesenewlyweds would discover whether their passionburned bright for just one night…or forever. Membership in this family has its privileges…and its price. But what a fortune can''t buy,a true-bred Texas love is sure to bring!

Handsome cowboy Ryder Redstone always got what he wanted, and he wanted Daisy Harding—as his wife. But she stubbornly refused to marry him, despite her carrying his child. She didn''t deny that a blazing passion sizzled between them, but she insisted that she wouldn''t accept a proposal inspired out of duty. Well, Ryder had had enough of this nonsense. He was determined to make Daisy irrevocably his, and while he regretted that he hadn''t put a ring on her finger before they learned they were about to become parents, Ryder planned to change that the next time around!

In Karen Rose''s brilliant thriller I CAN SEE YOU, a killer is targeting the participants of an online role-playing game called Shadowland. Wherever you run, whatever you do... Each of the victims is befriended by the killer online. He then stalks them in real life, murdering them in the way that they worst fear. Eve Wilson, who we previously met in NOTHING TO FEAR, is researching the game as part of her thesis on how self-esteem is affected by violence. Now she must work with Detective Noah Webster to find the murderer before the killings escalate out of all control and Eve herself becomes a target.

An out-of-control arsonist seeking revenge. A fireman and a detective on his tail. COUNT TO TEN is the compulsive fifth and final instalment in the Chicago series, by Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose. ''There''s action and chills galore in this nonstop thriller'' TESS GERRITSON ''COUNT TO TEN kept me up all night... Karen Rose writes hold-your-breath suspense'' KAREN ROBARDS _________ Your time is running out... Abandoned years ago to the foster-care system, two young brothers end up in an unimaginable hell and when one dies, the other vows revenge on those responsible. Chicago Fire department veteran Reed Solliday immediately knows he needs help when an autopsy reveals that a young girl found in the wreckage of an explosion was raped and murdered before fire ripped through the house. Determined to bury herself in work after her partner is shot, Detective Mia Mitchell understands Solliday''s case will be her most challenging to date. An arsonist who has escalated in this way is rare and they both know time to find him is running out.... _________ Praise for Karen Rose: ***** ''One of the best thrillers I have read in a long time. Just one of those books you don''t want to put down'' ***** ''...fantastic and I couldn''t put it down! The story line was gripping and the description of the characters made you feel like you knew them!'' ***** ''Really great read and kept me on the edge... Hard to put down. Very well written. Highly recommend'' ***** ''Superb read. I have become addicted to Karen Rose''s books''

Hot as a Texas summer one minute, vulnerable, sweet and down-to-earth the next, all supermodel Gabriella McCord needed right now was a little space after a scorching breakup. It was bodyguard Rafe Balthazar''s job to provide just that during her assignment in Dallas. But peace and quiet weren''t in the cards…because no one got her pulse racing quite like Rafe. In Gabby, Rafe discovered a woman as multifaceted as the diamonds she''d been hired to promote. But this former Secret Service agent didn''t like mixing business and pleasure, especially with paparazzi tracking their every move. What would it take for him to let down his guard and let Gabby into his heart?

Thriller. Vowing to stop a black market ring that sells teenage girls, Susannah Vartanian and Luke Papadopoulos find comfort in each others'' arms

For her exciting debut in hardcover, New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose delivers a heart-stopping suspense novel that picks up where DIE FOR ME left off, with a detective determined to track down a brutal murderer. Special Agent Daniel Vartanian has sworn to find the perpetrator of multiple killings that mimic a 13-year-old murder linked to a collection of photographs that belonged to his brother, Simon, the ruthless serial killer who met his demise in DIE FOR ME. Daniel is certain that someone even more depraved than his brother committed these crimes, and he''s determined to bring the current murderer to justice and solve the mysterious crime from years ago. With only a handful of images as a lead, Daniel''s search will lead him back through the dark past of his own family, and into the realm of a mind more sinister than he could ever imagine. But his quest will also draw him to Alex Fallon, a beautiful nurse whose troubled past reflects his own. As Daniel becomes attached to Alex, he discovers that she is also the object of the obsessed murderer. Soon, he will not only be racing to discover the identity of this macabre criminal, but also to save the life of the woman he has begun to love.

Terror has forever changed the life of psychiatrist Tess Ciccotelli. Someone is tormenting her patients, pushing them to commit suicide, and setting her up to take the blame. But Tess can''t break her oath to protect her patients'' privacy at all costs. Even when detective Aidan Reagan demands a list of everyone she''s treating. Even when the mounting danger threatens Tess herself. Aidan doesn''t like anyone who stalls his cases. Still, he can''t help but admire Tess''s fierce loyalty to her patients, especially when it becomes clear that a nameless, facelss enemy is set on destroying her career, her family , and finally, Tess herself. As Aidan''s heart softens, the killer''s will hardens, and one thing becomes clear - the noose is tightening around Tess''s neck.

An arsonist, a fire investigator and a detective: what happens when their lives collide? Count to ten and watch their worlds explode. The terrifying thriller from the incomparable Karen Rose. 9, 10, start running again... A young boy and his brother are abandoned by their mother and end up in foster-care. Let down by everyone who should have looked out for them, the boys fall prey to abusers. Is it any wonder one of them develops a taste for matches and revenge? Years later, Reed Solliday, of Chicago''s Fire Department, is determined to find an arsonist whose actions have just escalated to murder. With the police now involved, Reed is paired with Detective Mia Mitchell, on her first assignment since her father''s death and her partner''s shooting. Solliday and Mitchell know that the death toll is rising. With no apparent connection between the deaths, they are at a loss until their attention focuses on a young offender''s institution and the misfits within...