A luxury cruise. A remote island. A deadly conspiracy.Recovering from a devastating climbing accident, Skylar Harris boards a Caribbean cruise hoping for rest—not a fight for her life. But when a violent prison break turns the idyllic stop at Saint Marielle into a war zone, she finds herself stranded with a group of survivors, including Noah Reed, a former tech CEO caught in a nightmare.While armed fugitives sweep the island, Skylar and Noah must navigate the jungle to stay alive—battling both the brutal terrain and a growing sense that the attack may not be random. As the island descends into chaos, a darker truth emerges: stolen artifacts, buried loyalties, and a betrayal no one saw coming.With rescue uncertain and trust in short supply, survival means staying one step ahead of a conspiracy worth killing for. And for Skylar, it may also mean facing the one thing more dangerous than the men hunting them—what she’s beginning to feel for the man beside her.Set against a backdrop of danger, betrayal, and survival, DANGEROUS PARADISE delivers a tightly wound thriller where the line between ally and enemy blurs—and where love might be the last thing standing.

In this gripping new series by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden, a disgraced FBI profiler must save her reputation by stopping a sadistic killer she knows all too well.Former FBI agent Samantha Dark was one of the most respected profilers in the bureau, an expert on the twisted minds and dark hearts of the most depraved criminals. But when her own former lover turned out to be the serial killer she was hunting, Samantha's career was destroyed. Blamed for the FBI's failure on the complex case, Samantha left Washington, DC, for the quiet anonymity of Alabama.Now an all-too-familiar killer is hunting once again. She can catch the cunning assassin, but that means putting her trust in her former partner, Blake Gamble. Ex-military, Blake is tough, protective, precise. With her entire life on the brink, she knows he wants her back in the FBI...and possibly more.But someone else wants her, too. A threat is waiting in the dark, a killer who has set his sights on the ultimate trophy victim--Samantha.Author's Note: Harlequin has included the novella, THE GATHERING DUSK--a prequel to AFTER THE DARK in the back of this book. THE GATHERING DUSK was written as a bonus for readers so that they could see what happened to the characters before the events of AFTER THE DARK.

The fake marriage was meant to protect her…not make her fall.Moira Vanderbilt fled her narcissistic ex, determined to reboot her life in upstate New York. When a fire threatened everything, quick-thinking firefighter Chase Wilder saved her life—and the baby she didn’t know she was carrying. Only now, with nothing left, Moira has no choice but to accept Chase's offer:A paper marriage for protection.A home for her and her baby.A family found in his brother's.But Chase is hiding secrets of his own. He holds ties to her past and a burning desire to protect her at any cost because he knows the truth.Moira's ex isn’t gone, but he is part of a shadow organization.They're watching. Waiting. Prepared to burn the world to take her back. And when a violent kidnapping shatters the fragile peace they've found, one truth becomes clear: This isn’t just an obsession but something far more dangerous.Because Apex isn’t a rumor.It’s coming for them all.Perfect for readers who crave: Protective first responder romance Marriage of convenience Hidden pasts & dangerous secrets Slow-burning rescue romance w/explosive spice Secret societies pulling the strings High-stakes suspense with emotional depth------------Start the addictive Apex Society Trilogy, where love is lethal, and loyalty burns. A fast-paced romantic thriller series designed for binge-reading. The Apex Society isn’t just a secret—it’s a network of power, control, and loyalty that runs deeper than anyone realizes.Each book reveals another layer.Each couple is tied to something bigger.And once you step inside… there’s no getting out.

He’s her client. She’s his bodyguard.And their impromptu Christmas tangles duty with desire.I wasn’t looking for a fling—and I definitely wasn’t planning to fall for a single dad.But spending Christmas in a secluded mountain lodge with James Silver? He’s the kind of temptation that comes in a tailored suit and a sinful smile.And he melts through my defences.As a bodyguard, I live by three rules: no flirting, no touching, no feelings.It almost works—until James pulls me into his world, introduces me to his daughter, and becomes the one risk I swore I’d never take.When an avalanche traps us and long-buried secrets surface, the line between duty and desire disappears.And if I’m not careful, I won’t just lose my job… I’ll lose my heart.Silver Santa is the first novel in the Silver Brothers Securities Family Saga, and a prequel to Silver Fox. For mature audiences.

One man brought them together. Each one chosen because they had nothing to lose. Someone tagged them the Warrior Breed because they always help those who can’t help themselves. They call themselves misfits, broken in one way or another.Never underestimate them. They’re dangerous, deadly, and they never play by the rules.The Rising Sun: Savage would walk over burning coals for the team. But acting bodyguard to a spoiled rich female? Man, they were asking a lot.Playing With Fire: Axel Powers is determined to possess Marissa. There’s one man who’s even more dangerous. After what she did, will he ignore her plea for help?Dark Illusions: Lorelei is trapped in a marriage of abuse and control, but when a man they call Wizard walks into her life offering her a chance to escape, she’s not sure if he’s real or an illusion.

The first three books in the USA Today Bestselling romantic suspense series. Readers call it "impossible to put down." Susan Elizabeth Phillips, NYT Bestselling Author, says, “Margaret Watson, a star in the world of contemporary romance, grabs you on the opening page and keeps you reading to the happily ever after.”Love Me (Book 1)When Helen Brody needed her office repaired, she never expected that the contractor would be Jamie Evans, the man with whom she shared an unforgettable night a year earlier. Jamie hasn't forgotten Helen, either, and now that he's found her, he's determined not to let her get away again.Helen can't get involved with Jamie, because he wants something she can't give him, but she can't deny the explosive, out of control attraction between them. As they try to work through their feelings, they find that the hit and run driver who destroyed Helen's office has more plans for her. Will they have only a handful of nights together, or will they have the chance to build something lasting?Watch Me (Book 2) When Tessa Porter returns home from work one evening to find her apartment has been broken into, the Chicago nurse is shocked when the detective who responds to her call is her sexy neighbor – the one she's been fantasizing about. She'd caught a naughty glimpse of him through her window one morning, but Quinn Donovan is even hotter in the flesh.Quinn had spotted Tessa through his window, as well, and when he meets her in person, his reaction is hard to conceal – or control. Their passion and desire are overwhelming, but what will happen when Quinn wants more – and Tessa is hiding a secret?Find Me (Book 3) After witnessing the murder of an FBI agent in a parking garage late one night, Lizzy Monroe meets with the FBI and agrees to work with a sketch artist. But on her way out of the office, she comes face to face with the killer – another FBI agent. She knows from experience what happens when a criminal is a member of law enforcement – cops protect their own. So when the killer shows up at her door later that morning, she knows she has no choice but to run.From the moment he sees her, Mac Donovan is intrigued by – and in lust with – their beautiful witness. After Lizzy disappears, he spends his free time tracking her down. When he finally finds her on a remote island in the San Juans, their chemistry is explosive and the sex is even hotter. But he's hiding his identity from her. What will happen when she discovers who he really is? Will she be able to forgive his betrayal? Or will the killer find them first?