New Releases by Leona Karr

A buried secret, a hidden agenda. The isolated country manor where Robyn Valcourt spent her childhood was cold, imposing and shadowed by a decade-old murder. But her domineering grandmother had planned the estate’s one hundredth anniversary celebration, so despite her apprehension, she’d returned to Stoneview for the summer. Yet from the moment Robyn arrived, a sinister atmosphere echoed the evil of the past. Someone didn’t want the festivities to take place, didn’t want the estate’s secrets to see the light of day. Everyone was suspect. Everyone except Brian Keller, one of the invited guests. He was kind and strong, and seemed the only person Robyn could rely on. But Brian was not who he pretended...

To protect the innocent Mountain Midwife - Cassie Miles Midwife Rachel Devon is kidnapped and driven to a desolate Rocky Mountain lodge to attend a birth. But now the mother is dead and Rachel must get the child to safety. To her surprise, one of the kidnappers is actually undercover FBI agent Cole McClure. Now, with a blizzard bearing down on them and killers on their trail, they must team up to find this innocent baby a home... Shadow Mountain - Leona Karr After tragedy strikes, Caroline Fairchild moves her young son to the remote Colorado lodge she''s been hired to redecorate. Texas millionaire Wes Wainwright thought he''d gotten past his pain, but meeting Caroline and her boy reminds him of his missing child. As old dangers emerge, the two are bound by an instant attraction and a frantic race to save two children''s lives. But will history repeat itself?

To protect the innocent Mountain Midwife by Cassie Miles Midwife Rachel Devon is kidnapped and driven to a desolate Rocky Mountain lodge to attend a birth. But now the mother is dead and Rachel must get the child to safety. To her surprise, one of the kidnappers is actually undercover FBI agent Cole McClure. Now, with a blizzard bearing down on them and killers on their trail, they must team up to find this innocent baby a home… Shadow Mountain by Leona Karr After tragedy strikes, Caroline Fairchild moves her young son to the remote Colorado lodge she’s been hired to redecorate. Texas millionaire Wes Wainwright thought he’d gotten past his pain, but meeting Caroline and her boy reminds him of his missing child. As old dangers emerge, the two are bound by an instant attraction and a frantic race to save two children’s lives. But will history repeat itself? USA TODAY Bestselling Author Cassie Miles Previously published as Mountain Midwife and Shadow Mountain

Un buen día Carolyn Leigh se enteró de que había recibido una herencia de un abuelo al que ni siquiera había conocido, pero también descubrió que quizá hubiera sido asesinado... y ella era la única que podía ayudar a encontrar al asesino. Pero antes de empezar la investigación, tenía que «casarse» con Adam Lawrence, el sexy agente encargado del caso. Ninguno de los dos podía negar la atracción que existía entre ellos, pero tampoco podían permitir que el amor entorpeciera el caso...

En una noche oscura y tormentosa. Aquella mujer apareció en la playa arrastrada por la marea y sin la menor idea de quién era o de cómo había llegado hasta allí... Después de eso, la vida de Andrew Davis no volvió a ser la misma. Entre la misteriosa desconocida y el antisocial Andrew surgió una inmediata atracción, pero el miedo que se reflejaba en los ojos azules de la muchacha hizo que él sintiera el impulso de protegerla, en lugar de dejarse llevar por el deseo. A medida que iban descubriendo los secretos de su pasado, se iban viendo más inmersos en una espiral de poder, engaño... y asesinatos. ¿Cuánto más tendría que sacrificar Andrew para salvar a la mujer que tanto había llegado a amar?

A DOUBLE DECEPTION Masquerading as a nanny for her glamorous twin sister went against Ashley Camdon''s prim-and-proper nature. The quiet academic lived life on the sidelines, but her sibling''s "simple" request now put her life in danger—and her heart on the line when she met her employer''s darkly handsome retainer, Kyle Stone. An undercover agent, Kyle''s orders were to keep close tabs on the new nanny who was implicated in an illegal scam.Yet nothing about this quiet beauty fit her high-living profile.When passion flared between them, her honest kisses exposed their lies. And made him see that the only life he now wanted…was with her!

A child''s only hope Little Penny Drake had witnessed a murder and would no longer speak. Only Dr. Steve Sherman could help bring the child out her shell. Seeing her daughter respond to the psychologist brought tears to Deanna Drake''s eyes—and warmth to a place in her heart that had been cold for a long, long time. Steve never mixed business with pleasure, but the beautiful, elusive Deanna breached his defenses and roused the man behind the professional mask. Somewhere out there, a killer watched mother and child—and Steve vowed that to get to them, the killer would have to go through him first!

A BURIED SECRET The isolated country manor where Robyn Valcourt spent her childhood was cold, imposing and shadowed by a decade-old murder. But her domineering grandmother had planned the estate''s one hundredth anniversary celebration, so despite her apprehension, she''d returned to Stoneview for the summer.

STIRRING UP THE PAST... After her sister was attacked and left for dead, Ashley Davis traveled to the remote Greystone Island in search of answers. But identifying her sister''s assailant while on the imposing and mysterious Langdon estate seemed impossible–especially when she sensed a sinister force lurking in the shadows.

Traición de mujer Suzanne McMinn Habían pasado quince años desde la última vez que Cole Dempsey había estado en Azalea Bend, Louisiana... o visto a Bryn Louvel, la bella muchacha que lo había traicionado. Había regresado a descubrir la verdad a toda costa... aunque eso significase poner en peligro su corazón una vez más. Poco quedaba del muchacho al que ella había adorado antes de que el asesinato de su hermana le destrozase la vida. Ahora Bryn se sentía vulnerable ante un duro desconocido ...Herencia misteriosa Leona Karr Una tormenta empujó a la rica heredera Stacy Ashford a los brazos de un misterioso desconocido, un hombre duro y tremendamente atractivo. Pero ese encuentro con Josh Spencer parecía algo más que una casualidad. Para hacerse con su herencia, Stacy tenía que reconstruir el fantasmagórico hotel en el que había muerto la hermana de Josh. Y aunque Stacy no podía confiar en los motivos por los que él la ayudaba, su presencia la hizo mantenerse fuerte cuando alguien... o algo intentó atemorizarla…

IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT… She’d washed up on his beach with no name and no clue how she got there—and Andrew Davis’s life would never be the same.The reclusive hero was immediately drawn to the breathtaking stranger, but the fear he saw reflected in her mesmerizing blue eyes told him she needed his protection. Struggling to keep his desire at bay, Andrew threw himself into discovering the truth behind his mystery woman. Before long, every clue they turned up thrust them into a dangerous web of power, deception…and murder. But how much would Andrew ultimately have to sacrifice in order to save the woman he’d grown to love?

ONE DAY THEY WERE STRANGERS AND THE NEXT THEY WERE HUSBAND AND WIFE! After Carolyn Leigh learned that the grandfather she never knew had died and left her a fortune, she discovered that he might actually have been murdered—and only she could help find the killer. But first she’d have to consent to “marry” Adam Lawrence, the sexy agent assigned to the case. There was no denying the attraction between them, but they couldn’t let love get in the way of the case. After all, solving this mystery was personal—for both of them. Could they unmask the killer before the killer revealed their covert conjugal bliss?

WHAT LIES BENEATH… A lonely houseboat on an isolated dock was not what Courtney Collins expected when she and her infant son arrived at Hidden Cove for the summer. But their cold, mysterious host was Courtney’s reclusive aunt and the only family they had left. As the days passed, the hostile atmosphere was broken only by their landlord Neil Ellsworth’s charming attention to Courtney. The sexy-but-forever-single businessman offered a strong shoulder for Courtney’s uncertain fears and for once Courtney could foresee a happy future. But her dream was shattered the moment her baby was kidnapped. With few clues and a nearly spotless crime scene, could Neil hold the key to unlocking the truth?

HER INHERITANCE CAME WITH AN ENIGMATIC STRANGER A powerful storm delivered heiress Stacy Ashford into the iron-hard embrace of a shadowy stranger, a man as rough-hewn as the craggy Colorado mountains. But their meeting seemed more fate than chance. Gaining her inheritance depended on Stacy’s rebuilding the eerie hotel where Josh Spencer’s sister had died. And though she shouldn’t trust Josh’s motives for helping her, his commanding presence kept her strong when someone—or something—tried to scare her off. Then the incidents turned deadly…. She was Josh’s means to end the search for his sister’s killer, and a threat to the posted No Trespassing sign on his heart. But Stacy’s inheritance bound them in an ever-tightening coil of danger—and what destiny joins, let no man, ghost or killer put asunder….

STIRRING UP THE PAST… After her sister was attacked and left for dead, Ashley Davis traveled to the remote Greystone Island in search of answers. But identifying her sister’s assailant while on the imposing and mysterious Langdon estate seemed impossible—especially when she sensed a sinister force lurking in the shadows. COULD GET HER KILLED Now the only way to uncover the truth—and stay alive—was to join forces with Brad Taylor, the island’s mysterious police officer. But forging this unlikely union with the one man who made her pulse race seemed even more frightening than the long-buried secrets of the past that were about to resurface….

BEING TRAPPED IN THE MOUNTAINS SEEMED SAFE…UNTIL A KILLER TARGETED THE INNOCENT After tragedy struck, Caroline Fairchild reluctantly moved her young son to the remote Colorado lodge she’d been hired to redecorate. There she had no choice but to deal with owner Wes Wainwright, the Texas millionaire who represented everything she detested…and everything she desired. Wes thought he’d gotten past it—the pain, the loneliness, the guilt. But meeting Caroline and her boy only reminded him of his missing child. As sparks ignited between Wes and Caroline, old dangers emerged from the shadows. And they were soon bound by an instant attraction and a frantic race to save two children’s lives. But could Wes prevent history from repeating itself?

HEAVEN ON EARTH Allie Lindsey had never forgotten the glorious Colorado church camp where she and fellow counselor Scott Davidson had shared a romantic summer. Now, with a couple of kids in tow, she was determined to save both her beloved canyon retreat—and the man whose tragic loss had shattered his belief in God…. Scott had barely survived the emotional storm that had cast him spiritually adrift. Now another kind of tempest loomed on the horizon. This time he had nowhere to turn for salvation but to the faith he had forsaken—and to the steadfast woman from his past who believed anything was possible….

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME… And Melissa Chanley’s apartment was much too cramped for two rambunctious, motherless little boys. But they needed more than spacious accommodations and a foster mom. They needed a father figure to look after and love them. In desperation, Melissa turned to the one man who might be able to help—and the last man likely to become a dad…or husband. Busy attorney David Ardell reluctantly agreed to house the young orphans and their temporary caregiver in his sprawling home, though he never expected that the move would make him feel like the head of a family—much less battle a fierce attraction to a spiritual woman like Melissa….

REDEEMING SHANNON… The last thing Shannon Hensley expected when she rented a summer cottage was to be confronted with a life-threatening forest fire. Used to being in control in the high-powered corporate world, she’d come to the small Colorado town to find herself. Instead she found herself stranded on Ward Dawson’s ranch with his adorable daughter. And wondering what message God was trying to send her…. Ward Dawson didn’t know what the emptiness in Shannon’s life might be, but he found himself powerless to resist this strong-willed beauty. Now he prayed that Shannon would find her way back to God…and see the bright future he’d planned for them together!

Rocky Mtn. RESCUE STALKED… Jill Gaylor wasn''t supposed to have gone out that fateful day of the blizzard. But when she heard Hal Haverly''s desperate plea for help over the wire, she knew she could no longer avoid the sexy cowboy she''d been skirting for months. She hadn''t forgotten hid bedroom eyes, though his velvet voice made her forget that there was a stalker out there…with her name on his lips. TRAPPED… Snowbound with six men and one very pregnant woman, Jill was terrified to realize her stalker might be among them. She''d thought she could count on Hal—her hero in shining cowboy boots—to protect her, but that was before she discovered his secret. Now she was not sure who to trust—with her life or her heart. An icy blizzard rages…and heated passions burn…

AVENGING ANGELS Mortals can miss things… Ever since a car accident temporarily took single mother Shanna Ryan''s eyesight, a little guardian angel had been operating as her eyes. Shanna needed heavenly protection more than she knew—because she and her daughter had been targeted by a killer. Dr. Jay Harrison had heroically pulled Shanna from the wreck. His sensuous voice and tender touch ignited her desires. But could Shanna put her trust in a man she couldn''t see? And could the littlest angel save the family she''d taken under her wing—the family she would have wanted for her own, if only she were human? The sexiest angels this side of heaven!

Instant Father Mark Richards opened the door to his bachelor apartment and there they were—a little boy and girl, and a baby. Looking to "Uncle Mark" for care and shelter…since his late brother''s widow had vanished without a trace. Instant Danger Desperate, he hired P.I. Kerri Kincaid to find the missing woman. But the seemingly simple case turned sinister…and when danger drove Kerri into his home, desire drew her into his arms…. Instant Family? Watching over Kerri and the children roused instincts Mark hadn''t experienced. He wanted to protect them. To keep them close. And to just plain keep them…

Le mystère de Moon Bay, Heather Graham David ici, à Moon Bay ? En apercevant son ex-mari, Alex est furieuse. Pourquoi faut-il qu’il soit venu sur l’île où elle travaille depuis leur divorce ? Mais elle sent sa colère se dissiper quand il lui révèle être au courant des meurtres récemment survenus dans l’archipel, et craindre pour sa sécurité. Se pourrait-il qu’il l’aime encore ? Perdue dans la tempête, de Leona Karr Perdue dans la tempête, Leona Karr Une plage balayée par la tempête... qu’elle ne reconnaît pas... Alors qu’elle reprend conscience sur le rivage, Trish sent l’angoisse l’étreindre. Où est-elle ? Pire : qui est-elle ? Frappée d’horreur, elle se rend brutalement compte qu’elle a tout oublié... et n’est plus certaine que d’une chose : avant l’accident qui l’a jetée sur cette plage, elle était en grand danger...

Une ombre dans la nuit, Suzanne Brockmann Impossible. Son bel inconnu, l''homme qui hante ses rêves chaque nuit, ne peut se trouver dans ce restaurant huppé, à quelques mètres d''elle seulement. Pourtant, en l''observant, Caroline Brooks ne peut plus en douter : il s''agit bien du malfaiteur qui, six mois plus tôt, s''est introduit sur son lieu de travail, lui causant la plus grande frayeur de sa vie. Et qui, sans qu''elle puisse s''expliquer pourquoi, l''a délicieusement troublée, quand elle avait pourtant toutes les raisons de le détester... Mais alors qu''elle est sur le point d''appeler la police, son mystérieux voleur l''enlève. pour lui révéler non seulement qu''il est un agent infiltré, mais aussi que, sans le vouloir, elle vient de les mettre tous les deux en danger. L''enfant témoin, Leona Karr Lorsque Scotty, l''un des orphelins hébergés dans le centre de vacances qu''elle dirige, lui révèle avoir découvert le cadavre d''un homme dans la forêt, Marian Richards sent une terrible angoisse l''envahir. Car elle pressent que l''enfant ne lui ment pas, même si le corps a disparu. Le tueur a sans doute aperçu Scotty et tenté de masquer son crime. Terrifiée à l''idée qu''il s''en prenne au petit garçon de onze ans, elle appelle aussitôt la police, et accepte que Ryan Darnell, le séduisant inspecteur en charge de l''affaire, reste plusieurs jours avec eux pour assurer la sécurité de Scotty.

Le voile du soupçon, Leona Karr Quand, suite à l''incendie de sa maison, on lui propose de s''installer quelques mois dans un manoir du Colorado pour le rénover, Caroline Fairchild, décoratrice d''intérieur, accepte sans hésiter. Mais une fois sur place, elle déchante : Wes Wainwright, le propriétaire des lieux, lui réserve un accueil glacial, et elle se sent très vite oppressée dans cette maison lugubre et totalement isolée du monde extérieur, que Danny, son fils de six ans, lui avoue détester. Une demeure dont les habitants semblent murés dans un silence inquiétant, comme pour mieux protéger les secrets de Wes... A force de t''aimer, Linda Winstead Jones Témoin d''un meurtre au cours de son jogging matinal, Grace Madigan est bouleversée. Car le tueur, qui l''a vue - regardée même -, cherchera inévitablement à s''en prendre à elle. Incapable de rester seule, elle se réfugie chez Ray, son exmari, et accepte sa protection avec un soulagement mêlé d''une joie secrète. Car Ray est le seul homme qu''elle ait jamais aimé. Même si elle l''a quitté cinq ans plus tôt, ne supportant plus les risques permanents auxquels l''exposait son métier de policier. Mais aujourd''hui, alors qu''elle se retrouve à son tour au cœur du danger, une certitude s''impose à elle : sans avoir jamais osé se l''avouer, elle est toujours amoureuse de lui.

Colorado detective Ryan Darnell found the quiet of his small mountain town shattered when a young, hearing-impaired boy witnessed a brutal murder. With the help of the boy''s summer guardian, Marian Richards, protecting the child became his first priority. Yet as he closed in on the truth behind the crime, Ryan found that sharing long days and even longer nights with the beautiful, brown-eyed Marian was a temptation he couldn''t resist. As both the investigation and the summer drew to a close, Ryan knew it was only a matter of time before Marian returned to the city…and left him wanting a future he''d never imagined possible.

Promised into marriage upon her return home, Alana Lansbury had come to the Shetlands Island as an unpaid missionary. There, shje met sheep raiser Brion McClerry, a troubled man caring for his brother''s five children. Brion was too proud to admit he needed a woman, but even as he struggled against both nature''s fury and his own emotions, he knew he''d give up everything to keep Alana with him forever.

Bodyguard by Leona Karr released on Dec 25, 1994 is available now for purchase.

Karr brings readers a thrilling tale of a young frontierswoman who rides the mighty Colorado River in search of her lost father by stowing away in a stranger''s boat. As she and the boat''s owner fight the raging rapids and hostile Indians, they also plunge into the depths of a wild, sensuous passion.