To keep her safe, he has to keep his hands off…but when they're on the run, can he resist?When Aurora Bennett witnesses a murder by a ruthless Los Angeles crime boss, she ends up stuck in her apartment like she’s the one who committed a crime. Then a sexy new neighbor moves in, and he’s just the sort of bossy alpha male that makes her crazy. In more ways than one.Devon Whitestone can’t tell his neighbor Aurora the truth—that he’s actually a personal bodyguard hired by her brother, the owner of Bennett Security. Rule number one: don’t touch. When a dangerous crime syndicate paints a target on Aurora’s back, Devon swoops in to protect her, even though she insists on making his job as difficult as possible. But when the worst happens and they're forced to go on the run, can Devon resist falling for her?? Boss’s sister? Secret bodyguard next door? One bed? Explosive chemistry (steamy!)? Fast-paced actionThis action-packed romantic suspense features a brooding ex-Army stud, his boss’s feisty younger sister, and heart-pounding danger… You won’t want to miss the explosive first book of the Bennett Security series!

Who do you call when Uncle Sam can't help you? Blackthorne, Inc., of course. Behind the public façade of a high-end private investigation firm lies a band of elite covert operatives. Read the first three full-length novels, filled with action, adventure and romance.When Danger Calls: If someone asks single mother Frankie Castor to clear a room, she'll smile and find a vacuum cleaner. Ryan Harper uses a gun. Can they work together when their lives depend on it? Set against a Montana mountain backdrop,When Danger Calls is a story filled with action, adventure, and romance, where the stakes keep getting higher and higher.Where Danger Hides: When Dalton, (just Dalton—nobody dares call him Ambrose), nearly blows a simple undercover assignment at a fundraising gala, it convinces his boss to tether him to a dog-and-pony-show case at a halfway house. Instead, he finds death, drugs, and danger. And Miri Chambers. Can she trust him with her life? And her heart?Rooted in Danger: Foster (Fozzie) Mayhew, is cocky and arrogant, befitting his Aussie heritage. Put him in a helicopter with his surveillance instruments and he can spot the fleas on a squirrel’s balls from five hundred feet. But what happens when he discovers Torie Stoker being dragged away at gunpoint? Rooted in Danger starts on a tropical island, and things heat up from there.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Xavier Neal comes an all-new, witty, forced-proximity romantic suspense standalone novel...She is his toughest task…and biggest weakness.The assignment is simple.Don't let the client die.Don't let her get kidnapped.Don't sleep with her.It's the last part that unexpectedly complicates things for me after I'm introduced to the most beautiful and brilliant woman I could've ever envisioned.And it only gets worse when we have to stash ourselves away in a small town where our calculated cover is to be a recently engaged couple.My new mission is now significantly harder.Don't let her hate what's for dinner.Don't let anyone else make her laugh more than I do.And, most importantly, don't let myself actually fall for someone again.After all, my job isn't to love my boss's sister.It's to stop an unidentified threat from taking her – or die trying.TROPE CHECKOpposites-AttractForced ProximityBodyguardForbiddenAlpha Male

From a USA Today Bestselling Author...In this heartwarming tale of love and resilience, Jack Saunders, a wealthy recluse turned Montana rancher, seeks solace in the vast expanse of the countryside, shielding his son from the shadows of a tragic past. His young boy, traumatized into silence by the memory of his mother's untimely demise, remains a silent witness to the darkness that once shattered their lives.Enter Gabby Cooper, a nurturing kindergarten teacher whose compassionate heart cannot ignore the silent cries of her troubled student. Determined to unravel the mysteries that haunt the young boy, Gabby reaches out to his enigmatic father, Jack Saunders, sparking a connection that neither of them saw coming.As Jack and Gabby navigate the delicate dance of attraction, their bond deepens with each passing day, transcending the boundaries of their disparate worlds. Yet, just as their love begins to bloom, the specter of Jack's past returns with a vengeance, threatening to engulf them both in a storm of danger and uncertainty.With unwavering determination, Jack vows to protect those he holds dear, fighting against the shadows of his past and the looming threat that now encroaches upon their newfound happiness. Together, Jack and Gabby must confront their deepest fears and stand united against the forces that seek to tear them apart, proving that love is the ultimate shield against even the darkest of storms.Tropes - single parent, kidnapped, widower, protector, nurturing teacher, hidden identity, family.

In “Kissed,” Cat Miranda quickly realizes that she is being targeted by a murderer with links to an 8-foot tall painting in her art gallery titled “Kissed.” Cat finds an ally in Miles Trevelyan, a charming visiting British scholar. Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery. New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards.In “Fair Play,” Cat and Miles begin a quest to identify and stop the assailant, as well as to seek links to two murders. Miles’s father, retired Sussex police detective Ian Trevelyan, and Cat’s best friend, Amanda Fontaine, find each other irresistible as they help Cat and Miles solve the mystery.In “The Broken Pot," a broken ceramic pot and a dead woman’s body on Tombstone Canyon Road pull Cat Miranda and Miles Trevelyan into a mystery that must be solved before anyone else gets hurt.

In the midst of revolution, a renegade reporter and a Special Ops commando team to go after the truth in this sexy military romance series.Nothing will stop star journalist Rebecca Parker from getting a story—not a rioting mob, or even the sexy military man who literally sweeps her off her feet to safety. Nick Prescott is a hot number, a killer headline, and a bad liar. Who is he really? Who wants him dead? And how is he tied to the sinister government plot Rebecca’s been investigating? By teaming up with Nick to uncover the truth, the red-haired spitfire puts her own life in danger. Ignoring his warnings to walk away, Rebecca proves that she does what she wants and makes no apologies. But can this fierce survivor get the love she needs?