New Releases by Kat Martin

THE CALL OF THE SIREN Former US Army Ranger Devlin Raines is mostly retired from his investigation business—and definitely retired from getting involved with beautiful women. But when Lark Delaney asks him to find her four-year-old niece who was put up for adoption as a baby, Dev can''t say no. The investigation soon takes a dangerous turn when Dev discovers that the girl''s parents have been murdered and the toddler has been taken. Lark needs Dev now more than ever, and he struggles to fight his growing attraction to her. He can''t trust his judgment around Lark, and with the life of the little girl—and their own—at stake, Dev can''t afford to let down his guard… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Twelve-Gauge Guardian by New York Times Bestselling Author B.J. Daniels Cowboy PI Cordell Winchester can''t ignore a lady in need—but journalist Raine Chandler is not only in danger, she''s a temptation he can''t resist…

The BOSS, Inc. bounty hunter always gets his man—and woman. “Plenty of sexual chemistry and danger” from the New York Times bestselling author (Fresh Fiction). M. Cassidy—Luke Brodie had heard the name before, some novice bounty hunter working Seattle, catching tricky skips with more success than a newcomer should expect. But the dark curls, sparkly top, and impressive cleavage were not what Brodie had pictured. Emma Cassidy is tough and smart and sexy as hell. She’s also popping up a step ahead of him every time he’s close to the capture he wants most . . . and there’s no room for learning on the trail of this monster. Emma has idolized Luke Brodie, the bounty hunter who can bring anyone in. The big man in the soft shoes, with a face like a fallen angel and a reputation for breaking hearts. Watching him in action is intoxicating. But her fight with Rudy Vance is fiercely personal. If he gets too close, Brodie will find out just how ferocious she can be . . . Praise for Kat Martin “Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.”—Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Martin is a terrific storyteller.”—Booklist “She dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.”—RT Book Reviews “[A] master of suspenseful romance . . . Martin doesn''t hold back on the page-turning thrills or steamy love scenes.”—Publishers Weekly

WHERE THERE''S SMOKE… Gabriel Raines still has a pair of cowboy boots in his closet, even though he''s now a successful real-estate developer in Texas. And he continues to live by the same Wyoming values that he and his brothers were raised by—hard work, determination and fairness. But when two of his projects are set on fire, Gabe realizes he''s crossed dangerous lines. The police suspect the arsonist is a troubled teen. But Mattie Baker, who''s been working with the teen, doesn''t believe he''s responsible. She has to convince Gabe that someone else is targeting him… She just didn''t expect Gabe to be quite so rugged. As things between Gabe and Mattie heat up, they race to find the true arsonist…before he finds them. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Outlaw Lawman by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen Caitlyn Barnes unexpectedly shows up at Texas marshal Harlan McKinney''s ranch—with a killer on her trail. To survive, they must trust each other, but can Harlan trust himself around his ex?

The New York Times bestselling author delivers “full out action, suspense and romance” as the rugged men of BOSS take on an explosive new case (Fresh Fiction). Megan O’Brien is at her wit’s end. Her three-year-old son has been kidnapped. No police, says the ransom demand. Fearing for her son’s life, Meg has no choice but to turn to her former bodyguard, Dirk Reynolds, who’s now a PI with Brodie Operations Security Services, Inc. Dirk’s never forgiven Meg for the way she left him after their brief affair. But with bounty hunter Luke Brodie on his side, Dirk knows he’s got to help Meg rescue her son. The few clues they’ve gathered send them spiraling into a murky world of big banking and international crime. Meg may be way out of her depths, but she’s seeing a side of Dirk she never suspected—one no woman could possibly resist. Praise for Kat Martin “Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.”—Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Martin is a terrific storyteller.”—Booklist “She dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.”—RT Book Reviews “[A] master of suspenseful romance . . . Martin doesn''t hold back on the page-turning thrills or steamy love scenes.”—Publishers Weekly

"I love her books!" –Linda Lael Miller "Martin is superb." --RT Book Reviews A bodyguard, a bounty hunter, a P.I.--the men of Brodie Operations Security Service, Inc. are down for the job. . . Sinners, whores, and sluts beware--your time is at hand: a faceless menace is threatening lingerie models on a cross country tour, and Ethan Brodie is there to defend and protect. Ethan''s learned the hard way that beauty is no substitute for character. So even though Valentine Hart is one of the most breathtaking women he''s ever seen, he''s keeping his hands off and his eyes open. Or that''s what he tells himself. Then one of the models is murdered, and the closer Ethan gets to the answers, the closer he finds himself to Valentine--and the hotter the pressure feels. There''s more to Val--more to the other girls--than he could have guessed. But one is keeping a secret that could kill them all.

Heartless is a spellbinding classic Kat Martin romance—now available as an e-book for the very first time! To escape her life of poverty as a tenant farmer''s daughter, Ariel Summers made a bargain with the devil—she would become the Earl of Greville''s mistress in exchange for the schooling and refinements of a lady. But she couldn''t foresee the earl''s timely death, or her own disturbing attraction to his bastard son and heir, Justin Ross. Justin never meant to demand payment from the tempting young woman his father had so callously planned to ruin. But her innocent allure provoked his ruthless nature and he vowed he would have her in his bed. Seduction was his plan, but Justin never suspected Ariel''s innocent passion would awaken emotions he had long thought dead. Now mistrust and betrayal threaten the fragile happiness the two of them have found, and Justin must convince Ariel he isn''t the heartless man she believes him to be.

A heiress falls for her bodyguard as they hunt a killer in a “romantic and intriguing romance-mystery” historical from a New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist). Under the pert pen name “Lady Smart,” opinionated Lindsey Graham crusades for social change among London’s elite, writing for the ladies’ gazette Heart to Heart. But Lindsey’s greatest campaign begins when her brother Rudy, a notorious rake, is accused of murdering a string of prostitutes. Her confidence in his innocence is bolstered when an anonymous letter arrives naming Viscount Merrick as the killer. Lindsey launches her own investigation into the gentleman’s questionable pursuits, a risky venture that earns her an unwelcome bodyguard—Thor Draugr. At first, Lindsey refuses the protection of her employer’s brother-in-law. They are like oil and water, yet she can barely conceal her attraction to the rugged Norseman. But an attempt on her life reveals not only the lengths that someone will go to in order to prevent her interference in the viscount’s sordid affairs, but that she can no longer deny that she desires the warrior by her side. . . . “Sparks fly and hearts are conquered in this sensual conclusion to a great trilogy.” —RT Book Reviews

Secrets--and safety--melt under a midnight sun... Liv Chandler is running for her life, and the cops haven''t been able to do a thing to help. But there''s one man who makes her feel safe, no matter what...rugged charter boat captain Rafe Brodie. To Rafe, Liv is a beautiful mystery, one he can''t ignore. He means to unearth her secrets, and in the process, if luck is on his side, maybe the spark between them will ignite. But Liv''s past is more dangerous than Rafe could guess, and when his first mate turns up dead, she fears that she''s next. That there''s something else coming she can''t see. That even Rafe and the remote village of Valdez, Alaska can''t protect her forever...

"Gloriously suspenseful...magnificent reading...Martin is superb." —RT Book Reviews ALASKA In America''s last wilderness there are no limits to what a man can do. For detective Nick Brodie, that means keeping the perps off the streets of Anchorage 24/7. Nick has never backed down from danger, but after the horrors he''s seen, he''s definitely in need of a break. Samantha Hollis never thought she''d meet anyone like Nick, especially in a place like Las Vegas. But after one reckless, passionate night, she discovers the charismatic stranger is everything she wants in a man. But can he ever be anything more than a one-night stand? When Nick invites her to Alaska, Samantha decides to find out, never guessing the depths she''ll discover in him or the tangle of murder, kidnapping, and danger about to engulf them both. . .

A ship captain and a beautiful stowaway embark on a tempestuous voyage of the heart in the New York Times–bestselling author''s epic Regency romance. England, 1803. They come from opposite worlds: Brianne, a young woman trapped in a life from which she longs to escape; and Captain Marcus Delaine, the Earl of Hawksmoor, a man whose heart and soul cannot be touched by anyone. When Brianne stows away on his ship, they discover a passion as wild as the sea... But when tragedy strikes, Brianne and Marcus are torn from each other, and the love between them is buried beneath an agonizing betrayal. Traveling to England, Brianne is determined to touch the heart of the vengeful, embittered man Marcus has become . . . even if it means losing him forever.

A beautiful repackaging and reissuing of Kat Martin''s classical historical romance, Bold Angel! They were enemies in a divided land... In Bold Angel by Kat Martin, Saxon beauty Caryn of Ivesham longed to escape the chill gray cloisters of the convent to which she''d fled—but not in marriage to the towering, feared Raolfe de Gere, the Norman knight they called Ral the Relentless. Even though he had once saved her from a fate worse than death, she could not forget he''d raised the grim battlements of Braxston Keep on her dead father''s lands or that his men had dishonored her sister. If she wed him to bring peace to her people, he would have to lay siege to her bed. Will their love conquer all—or destroy them both? The darkly handsome warlord''s blood coursed with desire for Caryn''s burnished crimson lips, and his passion would not be denied. But in the wild ecstasy they shared, Ral feared more than his heart was in danger. Could his rebellious bride be a traitor deadlier than the wolves and brigands prowling deep in English forests? "An excellent medieval romance...Readers will not only love this novel, but clamor for a sequel." —Affaire de Coeur

Two siblings and their devoted dog become lost in the wilderness and must learn how to combine their skills, trust their instincts and navigate a terrain as beautiful as it is untamed.

When the pregnant wife of a migrant worker claims to have seen the ghost of a young girl who warns her to flee the Harcourt estate, family counselor Elizabeth Conner convinces Zack Harcourt to look into the history of the house.

"There''s nothing more festive than a winter romance, and in these [four] heartwarming stories, love is a gift that can take you by surprise"--Page 4 of cover.

A spellbinding classic Kat Martin romance Innocence Undone - available as an ebook for the very first time! Jessica Fox wasn''t always the beautiful, composed young woman who is the toast of the London ton in Regency England. Born in poverty, Jessica wandered the streets until fate found her a guardian in the aging Marquess of Belmore. Now, it is fate she tempts with her longing for the Marquess''s son, the arrogant and handsome Captain Mathew Seaton. Upon his return from the sea, Matthew is forced to confront the sensuous beauty he believes has set her sights on the Belmore title. Though his mind tells him to beware, his blood boils with thoughts of luring her into his bed. To win his love, Jessica will do anything. But when desire flames and the dark shadow of her childhood lengthens, she risks everything she has dreamed of in a dangerous dance of denial.

The bestselling author’s “signature tender but sexy lovemaking scenes make this an all-around winner” in the trilogy that began with Midnight Sun (Booklist). It takes a certain kind of rough and tumble man to show a Sinclair girl how to ask for everything she wants . . . For Patience Sinclair, leaving the ivy-covered halls of Boston for the wide, open spaces of Texas means a chance to stop looking over her shoulder at every turn. Traveling incognito with the Triple C Rodeo is just what she needs to free her from a past that continues to haunt her. But she can’t avoid the undeniable presence of Dallas Kingman. The champion rider has a way of letting her know he’s watching her every move that makes her feel wild and reckless. As they make their way through the heart of the southwest, a series of mysterious accidents darkens the promise of the unknown into a vortex of fear and obsession, and Patience finds herself closer to danger than she could have ever imagined . . . Praise for Kat Martin “Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.” —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A terrific storyteller.” —Booklist “It doesn’t matter what Martin’s characters are up against—she dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.” —RT Book Reviews “[A] master of suspenseful romance.” —Publishers Weekly

Kat Martin''s heroes are rugged, resilient, honorable--and impossible to resist . . .When bestselling author Devon James checks into a quaint bed-and breakfast in Connecticut, she hopes to put the spark back into her relationship with her fiancé. But her stay at the Stafford Inn offers other distractions. Deep in the night, Devon experiences a frightening vision that seems to speak to her. She awakes certain that long ago, something terrible happened there--and that it''s a story she must tell.From the moment Devon begins her research into the inn''s past, she is challenged by its wealthy and magnetic owner, Jonathan Stafford. He will use any means--including seduction--to force her to abandon the project. But nothing will keep Devon from the truth . . . not the dark shadows of her own past, not her increasing desire for Jonathan, not even her growing fear that everything she loves--and her very life--are in danger.Praise for the novels of Kat Martin''Uniquely sensual and exciting.'' Romantic Times on The Secret''A terrific contemporary romance.'' Booklist on Deep Blue''Terrific, adventurous fun.'' RT Book Reviews on Midnight Sun

"Mr. Justice! Mr. Justice, can you give us a moment of your time?" Sabrina Eckhart stared at the news broadcast on KTRK-TV. She had watched the segment run on an earlier edition, but found herself watching it again. The reporter, a small man with dark hair and a determined expression, hurried to keep up with Alex Justice''s long strides as he walked out of the downtown Houston Police Department building. "Mr. Justice!" At the sight of several TV cameras, Alex''s steps reluctantly slowed. "Everyone in the city is grateful for what you did," the reporter said. "People are calling you a hero. What do you think about that?" The man thrust a microphone into Alex''s handsome face. Six two, dark blond hair and blue eyes, always dressed as if he''d just stepped out of a GQ magazine, Alex Justice was an amazing-looking man. "I''m a private investigator," Alex said. "I did what I was paid to do—find evidence that would identify the killer of a ten-year-old girl. I was lucky enough to make that happen. There''s nothing heroic about it." "It''s been said you''ll do anything to catch your man. Is that true?" Alex just kept walking. There wasn''t a glimpse of the deep dimples bracketing his mouth that Rina remembered so well. She hadn''t seen him in more than six months, not since the day her best friend, Sage Du-mont, married Jake Cantrell, one of Alex''s best friends. Rina watched him stride away until he disappeared offscreen, then the camera cut to the reporter, who relayed the story of the little girl who had been abducted, sexually abused and murdered three years ago. Ten-year-old Carrie Wiseman''s killer had never been found—not until Alex Justice had come up with DNA evidence that directly linked the girl to a neighbor who lived down the street from her home. Two days ago, the neighbor, Edward Bagley

Krista Hart, publisher of the weekly London ladies'' gazette Heart to Heart, is not afraid to speak her mind. Even on such unpopular issues as social reform—risking her reputation and her very safety—Krista will not be intimidated, although she knows full well she is the target of angry opposition for her outspoken views. When she encounters a powerful Viking descendant imprisoned as a local sideshow attraction, Krista angrily demands his release. Although she tells herself that freeing Leif Draugr is simply the right thing to do, she can''t deny being attracted to the fierce Nordic chieftain, especially after her father transforms him into a "proper" English gentleman. But as anonymous threats against Krista become more and more aggressive, it is Leif who must face the unseen enemies desperate to silence her, even as they push her closer into the embrace of a warrior prepared to do whatever it takes to make her his.

Wounded in battle, Major Reese Dewar returns to England--but his injuries are nothing compared to his shattered heart Years ago, love-struck Reese departed his home at Briarwood with a promise from raven-haired Elizabeth Clemens that she would make a life with him upon his return. But mere months later, she married the Earl of Aldridge, attaining wealth and status Reese could never match. Memories of that betrayal make his homecoming far more bitter than sweet. Seeing Elizabeth on his doorstep dressed in widow''s garb twists the knife even deeper. But fear for her young son''s safety has overcome her pride: she begs Reese for protection from those who would see the boy dead to possess his fortune. He agrees to an uneasy alliance, sensing Elizabeth still harbors deep secrets--and Reese knows that he''s placing himself in danger...of losing his heart all over again.

As a viscount''s daughter, vivacious Coralee Whitmore is perfectly placed to write about London''s elite in the outspoken ladies'' gazette, Heart to Heart. But beneath her fashionable exterior beats the heart of a serious journalist. So when her sister''s death is dismissed as suicide, Corrie vows to uncover the truth, suspecting the notorious Earl of Tremaine was Laurel''s lover and the father of her illegitimate child. Corrie infiltrates Castle Tremaine posing as a wide-eyed country relation whose charming figure--and reduced circumstances--make her irresistible to the confirmed scoundrel. But Corrie finds the earl is not all he seems...nor is she immune to his charms, however much she despises his caddish ways. Far from a society column, Corrie''s life soon reads more like one of Mr. Dickens''s serials. But the danger of her ruse is hardly fictional: someone is bent on ensuring Corrie''s questions go unanswered--and unasked.

When she tries to prove to her new bodyguard, Jake Cantrell, that he is wrong to be suspicious about a deal between the company she works for and some Saudi businessmen, Sage Dumont discovers a deadly plot.

Redheads like Maggie O''Connell are nothing but trouble. But Trace Rawlins, a former army ranger turned private investigator, takes the case anyway. After all, he knows a thing or two about women. Trace can sense that something is wrong—Maggie isn''t telling him everything. If these menacing calls and messages are real, why won''t the police help her? And if they aren''t real, what is she hiding? As Trace digs deeper to find the source of Maggie''s threats, he discovers a secret that no one was meant to uncover. And the only puzzle left to be solved is whether the danger comes from an unknown stalker…or from the woman he''s trying his hardest not to fall for.

“Sexy romance sizzles” in the third novel featuring adventure-seeking sisters from the New York Times bestselling author of Desert Heat (Publishers Weekly). For reporter Hope Sinclair, writing about the recovery of a sunken Spanish treasure off Pleasure Island should be her big break. Yet Hope can’t help feeling she’s been hand-picked for this job for all the wrong reasons. Someone wants Hope out of New York—and off a story that could blow a corruption case wide open. But if they think sending her to paradise will shut her up, they’ve got another thing coming . . . Treasure hunter and former Navy SEAL Conner Reese isn’t happy to have Hope along for the ride. He doesn’t need the publicity, nor does he want a gorgeous redhead driving his crew—and himself—to distraction. But there’s something else. Conner can sense extreme danger, and danger is following Hope Sinclair very, very closely . . . Praise for Kat Martin “Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.” —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A terrific storyteller.” —Booklist “It doesn’t matter what Martin’s characters are up against—she dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.” —RT Book Reviews “[A] master of suspenseful romance.” —Publishers Weekly

Despite her disguise as Silver Jones, tavern maid, Lady Selena Hardwich-Jones was captured by bounty hunters combing the Georgia coast for the runaway with hair pale as spun silver and eyes like soft brown velvet. Forced onto a ship headed for her home in the West Indies, Silver vowed to make her break for freedom. But in the vessel''s brash owner she found a will to match her own. Major Morgan Trask was determined to deliver his lovely human cargo safely to the aristocrat he had long admired. Was the ship''s dashing captain Silver''s stern captor—or her gallant protector? Tormented by doubts, tantalized by desire, Silver''s emotions were in turmoil. For a secret shame kept her from telling Morgan Trask the real reason for her flight, all the while fearing—and yearning—to trust him. As they sailed into treacherous waters, their very lives in peril, Silver and Morgan could no longer deny their hunger for each other ... as they surrendered to a passion that burned hotter than the Savannah heat.

In the tradition of "The Christmas Clock, New York Times"-bestselling author Martin takes readers back to the charming town of Dreyersville in another compelling story of love, loss, and the hope in second chances.

Five years ago, Rafael, Duke of Sheffield, believed he was betrayed by the woman he loved and the pain haunts him still. When Rafe discovers that he was cruelly tricked and that Danielle Duval was never unfaithful, he''s desperate to win her back. But Dani is already on a steamer bound for America to marry another man. Impulsively, Rafe follows her and, trapping her in a compromising situation, quickly makes her his wife. Promising her that with time he can prove his love and win her trust, Rafe presents her with a stunning necklace rumored to hold great power. As much as Dani wants to believe it can right the wrongs of the past, she fears there is one truth it cannot conceal, a truth that could cost her this second chance with Rafe, the only man she has ever loved….

To British privateer Ethan Sharpe, Grace Chastain was nothing but a pawn for vengeance against Harmon Jeffries, the traitor responsible for his brutal years in prison. Believing Grace to be Jeffries'' mistress, he plans to humiliate his enemy by seducing her. Grace fears her priceless heirloom necklace has begun to live up to its curse when Captain Sharpe makes her his prisoner aboard his schooner. Defiantly she resists his coarse advances, but suspects there is more to this complex sea captain than his brooding anger and silent accusations. And Ethan quickly realizes that she is not the wicked woman he imagined her to be. Grace is as headstrong as she is lovely, and the battle of wills that ensues weakens his resolve. But can Ethan settle the demons of his past and follow the destiny his heart commands?