JULIE MILLER

With blazing blue eyes and beckoning broad shoulders, Brett Taylor was irresistible to most women. But Detective Ginny Rafferty wasnt about to succumb to his potent charm. The lady cop had learned early about love and betrayal, and buried her feelings beneath her badge. So the last thing she wanted was to pose as the brawny neighborhood heros adoring fiancee, especially since she went weak in the knees every time he came too close. However, they had each lost a loved one to the killer they hunted, and Ginny needed Bretts connections to catch the perpetrator. Except she knew better than anyone that this sudden engagement could endanger her heartand her life. But some things were worth the risk.

History is repeating itself Discovering a bloody knife from two unsolved murders reunites theatre professor Reese Atkinson with criminalist Jackson Dobbs. And the murder victims? Jacksons own parents! But the shy, orphaned boy from her childhood is now an army veteran and fierce protectorof the evidence and of Reese. But who is weaving a deadly web that not only threatens their reunionbut their lives?

Going undercover to take down murderous gun smugglers is what Duff Watson lives for. Until he tracks the ring to a Missouri farm . . . and meets paramedic Melanie Fiske. Now the KCPD detective has another critical task: Winning over the curvy redhead who tempts him yet who he cant let himself trust. Something about the protective ex-soldier makes Melanie believe he can help her find out the truth about her family. And the desire Duff awakens feels like the real thing. But when Melanies life is threatened, can she keep trustingand lovinga man who lives a life of dangerous deception?

Hes vowed to succeed even if it costs his life! Five million dollars for rescuing a kidnapped heiress? To reclusive Jason Hunt, the jobs about redemption, not money. But when the troubled former marine finds megarich Samantha Eddington, opposites begin to attract

Keeping secrets closeand an enemy closer His protection instincts on high alert, KCPD detective Trent Dixon knew something was wrong with Katie Rinaldi. The special investigator had obviously uncovered a dangerous piece of evidence while looking into a cold case. So dangerous, in fact, that the single mothers life was now in jeopardy. But as much as Trent told himself he was keeping tabs on Katie and her young son as part of his job, he couldnt ignore the very real feelings he had for her. Still, as a professional, he was bound to the badge and would give Katie all the security she deserved. Not give in to the attraction he was having trouble containing

By day these agents are cowboys; by night they are specialized government operatives. Men bound by love, loyalty and the lawtheyve vowed to keep their missions and identities confidential. THE MISSION: BABY-SIT AN HEIRESS Rescue a spoiled heiress whod gotten herself kidnapped? Agent Vincent Romeo did it single-handed. But instead of the society cream puff Vincent expected, this female seemed to think she was the agent in charge! Whitney MacNair was pure trouble on a shapely set of legswith a charm as lethal as a loaded gun aimed straight at Vincents jaded heart. Whitney had felt alone for so longnow a protector as fierce as the Montana mountains refused to leave her side. Falling for the quiet agent was more dangerous than going after the men stalking her, but heartache meant nothing when each kiss might be their last.

From friends to so much more Jessie Benningtons past motivated her business, where she heals those who are emotionally traumatised. When two young children show up at her ranch, predators on their trail, Jessie can only trust her long-time friend, Garrett Caldwell. The deputy has buried his feelings for Jessie long enough. He isnt about to let any danger come between themor the innocent childrennow.

This was one cold case a hard-nosed detective had every intention of solving…with or without a beautiful victims help… Six years ago her fiancé was murdered. Now, someone is stalki

In his custody and in his arms. . . Liza was nobody special ; until she witnessed a high-profile murder. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killers identity. Holden Kincaid was KCPDs number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his fathers death. Yet he was denied access to witness Liza. . . until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe ; but now devastatingly handsome Holdens heart is on the line!

Cuando Blade Stone, ex oficial de las Fuerzas Especiales, descubrió que la vida de Lynn Cross corría peligro, supo que sólo él y su equipo podrían proteger a la bella abogada. Un loco, probablemente uno de los clientes de Lynn, queria ver muerta a la llamativa rubia. Pero si ella descubria el oscuro secreto de Blade, seguramente desearia que tambien el desapareciera de su vista. El investigador Gideon Taylor no daba abasto con el trabajo que le estaban ocasionando aquellos dos misteriosos incendios en los que no parecia haber ningun sospechoso. Para complicar aun mas las cosas, no conseguia olvidar a su ex compañera de trabajo Meghan Wright, que acababa de convertirse en el objetivo de un acosador. Todo parecia indicar que aquel hombre y la mision de Gideon guardaban una estrecha relacion. Y cuando Gideon y Meghan unieron fuerzas para investigar los incendios, se dieron cuenta de que los rescoldos de su relacion estaban a punto de provocar otro incendio aun mayor...

SWAT Captain Michael Cutlers pulse was racing. He should have been thinking about the intense hostage crisis hed just diffused. But he couldnt keep his mind off of herJillian Masterson, the leggy brunette who had come to him for protection from an obsessive stalker. He certainly hadnt been looking for love, especially with someone fifteen years his junior. But their chemistry was undeniable. As the stalkers threats intensified, Michael knew hed go to any lengths to bring him down. Even if that entailed giving Jillian some very personal security.

Suddenly something was more important to rookie officer Josh Taylor than busting a campus drug ring and making detective. Because when Joshs undercover investigation strangely intersected with his older and pregnant professor, Rachel Livesay, sparks of dangerand passionignited. Rachel had no one to turn to until Josh vowed to protect her from the sperm donor who threatened to snatch her newborn child from her arms. But Josh was her "student," not a knight in shining armorand falling for him could be deadly for them both!

A seasoned cop becomes the target of a killer. And so does the woman hes falling for. Jane Boyles life depends on her ability to keep secrets, and detective Thomas Watson doesnt realise the nurse caring for his ailing father is in the witness protection programmeor that the sparks flying between them put them all at risk.

Only she knows the answers. Only he can keep her alive. Discoveringher boss has beenmurdered, Professor Gigi Brennan becomes the killers next target. She quickly learns that her best chance at survival is counting on Detective Hudson Kramer. But can she and Hud uncover whos terrorising her before their dreams of a shared future are over before theyve even begun?

Detective T. Merle Banning vowed to conduct the Holiday Hookers homicide investigation based on cold, hard evidence, not psychobabble from the departments "crackpot" consultant. So, despite their smoldering attraction, he scoffed at Kelsey Ryans unsettling visions of one of the murders. But even he couldnt discount the truth when Kelsey provided a break in the case that had stymied the Fourth Precinct for years. As their pursuit of the twisted killer led them down the seedy back alleyways of Kansas City, the flamboyant beauty bewitched Ts battle-scarred heartand propelled him to breach her isolated world. Could these partners in passion unravel the killers web of darkness before it ensnared them both?

Kansas City Hero Scarred inside and out by a past he cant remember, Jake Lonergan doesnt know if hes a heroic undercover DEA agent or the hit man who killed him and assumed his identity. While he is determined to remain in the shadows, its Robin Carter and her baby girl who force him back into the light. When the gorgeous single mom is attacked, Jake comes to her rescueand finds it impossible to walk away from this fragile little family. Now, with a dangerous stalker determined to get his hands on the only woman who got away, protecting Robin and her daughter becomes Jakes priority. But with his memories still in question, Jake fears what will happen when the bad guy comes calling. Can he prove hes the good guy Robin is convinced he must be?

A 72 HOUR COUNTDOWN TO SAVE HER LIFE They may have battled in the courtroom, but KCPD detective Keir Watson wasnt going to let their turbulent past stop him from protecting attorney Kenna Parker. Shed been attacked, escaping with her life but with no memory of who wanted to end it. And the only person she dared trust was Keir. With the clock ticking, every second grows more precious, each action more importanttheir feelings more intense. If Keir is going to discover Kennas would-be killer, he has to keep his mind on the case. But his attraction to Kenna is making this self-declared bachelor reconsider just what his idea of forever could mean.

He swore to protect and serve both mother and child Kansas City had no better guardian than Sawyer Kincaid. The decorated cop had a family legacy to uphold and a reputation that none could rival. Until one distress call ignited the most personal case of his career. Hed saved Melissa Teagues life once long before she had a son. Now Melissa knows that their powerful feelings for one another endanger them both. But this time her protector will not walk away. Not with a familys lives on the line! THE PRECINCT: BROTHERHOOD OF THE BADGE Bonded by brotherhood, forged into heroes

Arson investigator Gideon Taylor had his hands full with three suspicious fires and no leads. Complicating matters were his unresolved feelings for former colleague Meghan Wrightthe one woman hed never got out of his system. Shed become the target of a stalker, whose proximity to Gideons assignment was no coincidence. But as Gideon and Meghan joined forces to uncover the secrets scorched to cinders, it was clear a five-alarm inferno was about to ignite between them. Could they reveal who was responsible for what appeared to be an elaborate plan before the sizzling embers of their relationship were permanently extinguished?

Injured and in peril, agent Charles Nashs only option is to kidnap Teresa, a nurse who stops to help him. On the run, hes drawn to the sexy little spitfire. But with enemies closing in, kissing under the mistletoe should be the last thing on his mind!