Justice is worth every sacrifice.Part 1 of 8 in the chilling, high-octane FBI thriller TOUGH JUSTICE from NYT bestselling author Carla Cassidy and Tyler Anne Snell, Carol Ericson and Gail Barrett.A new job. A new case. A new criminal…?Special Agent Lara Grant will do anything to get her mark—until her last undercover case, infiltrating the notorious Moretti crime ring, forced her to get close to the top. Way. Too. Close…Now starting a new job in New York City, all Lara wants is to leave the ghosts of her past behind. Until a dramatic sniper attack leaves Lara’s face – and real name – all over the media. In the blink of an eye, her cover is blown, her identity exposed.Then a woman’s body is found, branded with the ritual Moretti tattoo. Someone knows who Lara is…and exactly how to make her pay…Tough Justice: Exposed (Part 1 of 8) by Carla Cassidy Tough Justice: Watched (Part 2 of 8) by Tyler Anne Snell Tough Justice: Burned (Part 3 of 8) by Carol Ericson Tough Justice: Trapped (Part 4 of 8) by Gail Barrett Tough Justice: Twisted (Part 5 of 8) by Gail Barrett Tough Justice: Ambushed (Part 6 of 8) by Carol Ericson Tough Justice: Betrayed (Part 7 of 8) by Tyler Anne Snell Tough Justice: Hunted (Part 8 of 8) by Carla Cassidy
A prodigal Colton comes home… to the shock of his life!Grieving the loss of his late wife, Dallas Colton rarely lets his guard down. The one time he indulges in a wild night of passion, it yields unexpected results. Seven months later, Dallas finds himself expecting twins with prosecutor Avery Logan–and working to protect Avery from criminals who want her dead. But when long-buried secrets rise from the grave, their growing family is soon under siege.
Bestselling author Carla Cassidy dazzles us with her Men of Wolf Creek–heroes who live and love fiercely.Marlene Marcoli made the mistake of falling in love and almost lost her life. Hoping to put her abusive marriage behind her, Marlene moves to Wolf Creek, Pennsylvania. But danger follows her once again when her apartment is vandalized. To make matters worse, the sexy detective working the case is distracting her beyond reason.Detective Frank Delaney hasn’t been interested in dating since his wife died—until Marlene comes to town. Irresistibly drawn to the blonde, he’s got to find a way to make her trust him. And when Marlene’s life is threatened, Frank must race to protect her—if they both hope to have a second chance at love.
Cast #OK0773: Reckless Endangerment of a single mother's sanityInvestigating Officer: Breanna JamesSuspect: Adam Spencer, officer's next-door neighborBackground: From the moment she'd drawn her gun on him, Breanna knew he would be trouble. His touch thrilled her, his kisses floored her. And his tea-party manners had little Maggie dreaming of daddies. But Breanna knew better than to trust her own judgment when it came to men.And as a cop, she couldn't help but wonder why he was here, in Cherokee Corners, in the abandoned cottage next door? And why, since he'd claimed no interest in family, was he so interested in hers? Case status: Open, pending further investigation
After American surgeon Caitlin O’Donahue nearly lost her life during volunteer work in the jungles of El Salvador, she returned to her family’s ranch to discover her father in hiding.Now the place that was once so safe seems dangerous. The only man she can trust is a stranger – a gorgeous rancher with an agenda and deep-set secrets. Undercover agent Rhett Kane is hell-bent on busting Caitlin’s father.His assignment doesn’t include protecting Caitlin…or taking her under cover in the most sensual way. When his dual lives collide he’s left with the ultimate choice. Will he choose love over duty – and will it cost him his life’s mission?
"There was something in that clearing." An unknown darkness walks the streets of Black Rock. With a killer at large, Deputy Benjamin Grayson knows that an elderly man's claims of a supernatural phenomenon won't help matters. Yet what he doesn't know is that summoning the man's only relative will make her a target…one in need of his protection.Edie Burnett comes to the sleepy Kansas town for her grandfather's sake—not to let down her guard for a handsome lawman. But Benjamin seems determined to prove that her hard-knock life has been void of friendship, passion and security for too long. She wants to be safe in his arms, but when danger closes in she may not get the chance….
When opposites attract…Forensic pathologist Patience Forbes is a whiz with the dead – it’s flesh-and-blood men who wreck her equilibrium. And cowboy Forest Stevens isn’t fooled by the beauty’s icy facade. So when she’s attacked, he appoints himself her personal bodyguard. Her very personal bodyguard…Patience is determined to investigate the mysterious bones on the Holiday Ranch – not fall into bed with her sexy protector. But Forest is too masculine, too willing to lay down his life for hers… and too set on living a different life from the one she’s built. With danger closing in, will Forest be able to keep Patience safe?
A THRILLING CLIMAXMaybe it’s just her imagination, but Sheri Marcoli’s convinced she’s being watched. With the disappearance of her aunt still unsolved, Detective Jimmy Carmani’s not taking any chances. Sticking close to the vulnerable beauty isn’t just a job for him – she’s awakening feelings he thought he never possessed. But the powerful attraction Sheri feels towards Jimmy is scaring her almost as much as her stalker. The dark-eyed detective is nothing like the golden-haired prince she’s waited for all her life. As Sheri struggles to resist her overpowering desire, an evil madman is closing in…on both of them.
Danger and deception at Dead River Ranch foreman Gray Stark and heiress Catherine Colton may live together on Dead River Ranch, but they’re from different worlds. She made that clear when she broke his heart years ago.With their passionate, complicated past, marriage is not an option. Until he finds out that she – and her unborn baby – are targets. Making Catherine his wife is the best way to ensure her safety. But as desire resurfaces, it wars with the danger that hovers close.Is Gray ready to face his biggest threat yet to keep Catherine safe… and by his side… forever?
Jack Coffey had sidestepped romance ever since he'd stopped believing in love. Then he tripped over a diaper-clad cupid and fell hard…for the little guy's pretty mom. Now Jack had a broken leg–and a heart that was in danger!All he had to do was say «No!» to Marissa Criswell's offers of help. Avoid the mouthwatering temptations she brought to his door–and the gentle stroking of her hand on his fevered brow. Marissa certainly knew how to soothe this savage beast. If only she didn't desire a daddy for her son–and a husband for herself….
To Catch a Killer… When Wendy Bailey, the closest thing ranch hand Nick Coleman had to a sister, is found dead, Nick is determined to catch the killer. What’s more, he’s sure he has a prime suspect: Adrienne, Wendy’s sister.So when Adrienne arrives, claiming he’s the guilty one, Nick is furious – but reluctantly they agree to work together to catch the real murderer. But as they work closely on the case, an unlikely attraction begins to spark… and, when Adrienne is kidnapped, Nick realises he’ll not rest until the only woman he has ever loved is returned to his side.
Who left a baby on his doorstep?When Anders Colton discovers a baby left on his front porch and he can scarcely believe that it could be his. But when their lives are threatened policewoman Elle Gage moves in to protect the baby and suddenly all he can think about is family…
Being a cowboy was all he ever wanted…Until he wanted herWhen Flint McKay finds Maddy Taylor hiding in the barn at Holiday Ranch, he knows she’s in trouble. He just doesn’t know what kind. It’s clear that she’s been hurt, though—and that she’s terrified. Will Maddy trust Flint with her secrets? And will his love be enough to protect her from the powerful man who will stop at nothing to destroy her?
His wants to save another family from his fateTroy Anderson has steered clear people since tragedy changed his life. But when Eliza Burke and her children move in next door, he’s unable to ignore the sweet family especially when it becomes clear there’s more to the house Eliza inherited than anyone suspected.
The crime-fighting Coltons…Witnessing a murder plunges Nina Owens into nerve-shattering danger. So police chief Flint Colton orders Nina into protective custody… in his home! While she’s grateful to him, Nina just can’t shake her deep distrust of police. But all that falls away when Flint’s scintillating kiss awakens something deep within her.With Dead River quarantined, the search for a missing child puts Nina and the killer on a collision course. Flint is haunted by a past failure to save a witness… This time, he’ll put himself in the line of fire before he ever lets Nina down!
Justice is worth every sacrifice. Part 1 of 8 in the chilling, high-octane FBI thriller TOUGH JUSTICE from NYT bestselling author Carla Cassidy and Tyler Anne Snell, Carol Ericson and Gail Barrett. A new job. A new case. A new criminal…? Special Agent Lara Grant will do anything to get her mark—until her last undercover case, infiltrating the notorious Moretti crime ring, forced her to get close to the top. Way. Too. Close… Now starting a new job in New York City, all Lara wants is to leave the ghosts of her past behind. Until a dramatic sniper attack leaves Lara’s face – and real name – all over the media. In the blink of an eye, her cover is blown, her identity exposed. Then a woman’s body is found, branded with the ritual Moretti tattoo. Someone knows who Lara is…and exactly how to make her pay… Tough Justice: Exposed (Part 1 of 8) by Carla CassidyTough Justice: Watched (Part 2 of 8) by Tyler Anne SnellTough Justice: Burned (Part 3 of 8) by Carol EricsonTough Justice: Trapped (Part 4 of 8) by Gail BarrettTough Justice: Twisted (Part 5 of 8) by Gail BarrettTough Justice: Ambushed (Part 6 of 8) by Carol EricsonTough Justice: Betrayed (Part 7 of 8) by Tyler Anne SnellTough Justice: Hunted (Part 8 of 8) by Carla Cassidy
A rancher races against the clock to save the woman he loves Clay «Romeo» Madison yearns to find his Juliet. So when Miranda Silver's life is threatened, the handsome cowboy risks everything to protect the pretty single mom. After all, she might be The One. All he's got to do is live down his scandalous reputation, persuade Miranda he's serious…and rescue her from a kidnapper before it's too late!
No self-respecting cowboy wants to be a rich girl's dirty little secret. That's why Nick Benson left Grady Gulch, looking for greener pastures even as his heart was breaking. Little did he know that the beauty he left behind was carrying his child, a son. Or that his wealthy lover would be abandoned by her family because of their forbidden affair.Now Nick has returned, and he wants to be a father to little Garrett. But Courtney Chambers has been taking care of herself long enough to distrust their renewed passion. Her little boy is her life now. Only when he disappears, does she realize how dangerous love can be….
Roxy Marcoli cares about three things—her restaurant, her sisters and her Aunt Liz. When Liz disappears, she’s forced to turn to shameless playboy cop Steve Kincaid. Every time the sexy detective turns on the charm, he gets Roxy’s hackles up.Despite his reputation, Steve’s no ladies’ man. His casual flirting hides the pain of an unbearable loss. As they search for clues, he discovers what lies beneath Roxy’s prickly exterior and sharp tongue.As his desire grows, so does his fear. Because it’s not just Aunt Liz the killer wants—but Roxy, too.
New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy writes about a scandal–and a passion–that could be front-page news…When Debra Prentice discovers she's pregnant, she knows two things are true: that she can't wait to become a mother…and that she can never reveal the father's identity to anyone. Because not only is Trey Winston her boss's son, he's also got his eye on the North Carolina senator's seat–and he doesn't need a scandal.But when Debra must work with Trey in organizing his fund-raising dinner, the sparks from their one night of passion still sizzle. Trey knows he should stay away from Debra, but it soon becomes impossible. And as Debra's life is threatened, Trey promises to keep her–and, unknowingly, the baby she carries–safe.
The price of deadly secrets… Someone is killing waitresses at the Cowboy Café.Three women are dead, and Sheriff Cameron Evans means to find out why. But as he works to solve the case, the hunky sheriff must push beyond his feelings for the café’s owner. There’s a murderer on the loose. Passion has no place here.For Mary Mathis, the crime is personal. Not only are the victims her employees, they may be a sign of something deeper. Eight years ago, she came to Grady Gulch fleeing a violent past that scarred her for life. Now she has to discover if that history is dooming the women who work for her. She already knows it has made new love impossible – no matter what she may secretly desire.
Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.She’s everything he never wanted… She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace has to face the fact that Justin, her triplets’ father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake – smouldering hot and single – welcomes Grace and her tiny daughters to their family’s ranch. It’s a quiet place…until someone tries to kill the single mum!After years of cleaning up Justin’s messes, Jake wants no responsibility for him – or anyone. Even as he protects Grace, he assures her they have no future. But when the killer makes another attack, Jake finds himself rethinking his life alone…and those three adorable babies.
A beautiful amnesiac and a world of ever-growing secrets… FBI agent Ryan Burton spent his days investigating every dark secret in the fog-shrouded village of Raven’s Cliff. His nights were spent protecting a beautiful amnesiac witness. At one time Ryan had been her defender and her lover, but Britta Jakobsen had no recollection of either.For Ryan, safeguarding Britta brought back the past – and the passion – they’d once shared. This time, though, as a curse enshrouded the town and Britta became the focus of a madman’s attention, their reunion was no match for the unpredictable danger that hovered just outside the safehouse door…THE CURSE OF RAVEN’S CLIFF – A small town with sinister secrets…