In the quiet solitude of a Montana ranch, Willow Adams seeks refuge from a perilous reality. A compassionate nurse and devoted single mother, her life takes a sinister turn when a simple act of kindness transforms into a nightmarish obsession. Fleeing the clutches of a dangerous stalker, Willow embraces the sanctuary of a remote ranch.Enter Travis Morgan, a rugged bronc rider and billionaire CEO recovering from a rodeo injury. Despite the shadows that haunt Willow's past, an undeniable connection sparks between them. Cautious yet drawn to Travis's strength, Willow battles the fear that her relentless pursuer could shatter the fragile peace she seeks.Travis, determined to shield Willow and her daughter from imminent danger, grapples with an adversary hidden in the shadows. As their bond deepens, so does the peril that surrounds them.Can Travis safeguard their newfound love, or will the relentless stalker's obsession unravel everything they've painstakingly built?

"Critical Doubt is as intense as it is haunting. Freethy proves she has staying power with a mind bending, heart-stopping, captivating tale." Isha - BookbubThey met in a war-torn city on the other side of the world and shared an anonymous night of passion. They didn't intend to meet again. Nor did they think they'd be reunited by sinister secrets... Five years later, FBI Agent Savannah Kane is headed to a small town in Georgia for the funeral of her best friend's husband. Going home is fraught with complications, but Savannah never imagined one of those would be Ryker Stone, the stranger she'd shared an unforgettable night with.Haunted by an ambush that took the lives of two men in his unit, Ryker now copes by living a solitary civilian life. Attending the funeral of yet another soldier, this one lost to a senseless accident, he is shocked to run into the beautiful stranger he has never forgotten.When another man in Ryker's former unit dies under suspicious circumstances, it's clear that someone is targeting his team. He's determined to get the truth; Savannah is just as determined to get answers for her friend. Neither wants to work with the other, and as they struggle with trust and attraction, the truth grows murkier...and more dangerous. Will finding answers reveal secrets neither one of them is ready to know? An ex-soldier, an FBI agent, and a complicated web of secrets and betrayal from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! For fans of Catherine Coulter, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliott, Mary Burton and Toni Anderson!Note: THE FBI SERIES takes readers on thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful adventures! Every story stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today!Also Available in the Off The Grid: FBI SeriesPerilous Trust #1Reckless Whisper #2Desperate Play #3Elusive Promise #4Dangerous Choice #5Ruthless Cross #6Critical Doubt #7Fearless Pursuit #8Daring Deception #9Risky Bargain #10Perfect Target #11Fatal Betrayal #12What the readers are saying about CRITICAL DOUBT"My gosh...what an exhilarating ride CRITICAL DOUBT was... I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than losing myself in one of Barbara Freethy’s books. I love the Off The Grid series but I honestly think this one is my favorite. What makes Barbara's books so brilliant is her character development and skill with words. I have no doubt her next book will be awesome, too!" Booklovers Anonymous"CRITICAL DOUBT is an adrenaline rush from the first page until the last. Barbara Freethy knows how to hook her readers to keep their attention with a cleverly plotted story full of false leads, questions, lots of action, and, yes, romance. This is a wonderful addition to Ms. Freethy’s FBI series." Jane – Goodreads Reviewer"Amazing book! I truly enjoyed this engaging & moving suspense thriller. Great characters with some intense & incredible scenes. It will hook you from the very beginning wanting to know what happens next. A MUST READ!!" Doni – Goodreads Reviewer"Intense, filled with quick action, suspense, questions, emotion, searching for answers, and romance. Romantic suspense at its best! Barbara Freethy has a talent for pulling her reader into the intensity of the story, with all its twists and turns. Gripping and compelling, I had a hard time putting it down!" Kristen - Goodreads

Holding out for a hero? These heroes have everything: brains, brawn, and most of all, heart.The Chase Security Series follows the Chase brothers, Ian and Kieran, and their team of former Navy SEALS and other military officers and is intended for readers 18+ due to adult themes and content.Book 1: Secure Desire (Ian & Cassie's Story)Will Ian and Cassie get their second chance at love, or will her secret destroy them both?Ian Chase has a second chance meeting with the beautiful but elusive Cassie Modine, an FBI agent who specializes in uncovering stolen art. Due to some repressed memories, Cassie doesn't realize she is the target of a vast scheme involving Washington DC's elite. Cassie's enemies need to snuff her out before she can remember what happened that fateful night.Can Ian keep Cassie safe from harm, or will her desire to shield him from her past obliterate any chance of a happily ever after together?Book 2: Secure Again (Martin & Elizabeth's Story)When their lives are on the line, can love save them both?Surgeon Elizabeth Reed notices a pattern of suspicious injuries to prisoners at the local jail and sets off on a mission to uncover the truth. Former Navy SEAL Martin Bailey, Elizabeth's high school sweetheart, returns to Silverton, Iowa, where his younger brother is recovering from being shot in the line of duty. His brother's case and the mystery Dr. Reed is working to uncover intersect, and Chase Security must solve the mystery of the injured prisoners before more lives are lost.Will Elizabeth and Marty rekindle their old flame before the complicated web of drug and human trafficking, illicit porn, and prisoner abuse ensnares them both?Book 3: Secure Heart (Julian & Holly's Story)Is his heart full enough to fall in love again?Widower Julian Dupart has been promoted to head of the Chase Security San Diego branch. While settling into his new job and recovering from his grief and alcohol addiction, he's swept into the world of Holly Dupree Morrison, an indie performing artist whose little girl is facing surgery after receiving substandard medication from the Chase Group health center. Not only are Holly and her daughter in danger, but someone is gunning for Julian and Chase Security as well. Meanwhile, San Diego has been plagued by a serial kidnapper who tortures women and abducts their children.Can Julian and his colleagues figure out where the threats to Holly, the company, and the serial kidnapper intersect before evil has a chance to prevail?The series continues in Book #4, Secure Her. A second boxed set of Books 4-6 is available!

Lies can haunt, but the truth will kill.Magpie MacKenzie doesn’t believe in coincidence. But when a ringer for her long-dead love walks into her life the same day skeletal remains are unearthed, she’s convinced the universe is sending her a message. Fearing her father will be accused of the crime, Magpie will do whatever it takes to find the truth. Even risk her heart on this familiar stranger who may hold critical clues to the unsolved mystery.While visiting purportedly haunted Joshua, Arizona, lawyer Zack Peartree is instantly drawn to the free-wheeling shopkeeper. His attraction propels him on a collision course between past and present where digging up secrets could prove fatal.Using decades-old clues and Zack’s déjà vu moments, the couple embark on a treacherous race to prove her father’s innocence before Magpie becomes the next victim. Can they save her from a murderous fate, or will love be the final casualty?

Tis the season for a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of murder and mayhem!She hates Christmas and everything that goes with it…Explosives expert Elliana hates Christmas—and the only good thing about this holiday season is that her gorgeous neighbor seems allergic to shirts and clothes in general. She knows because she’s been watching him for months with her drone. She’s never stalked anyone before, but he not only doesn’t seem to mind, he puts on nightly strip shows just for her. When she finally works up the courage to talk to him, she stumbles right into a murder—that he’s committed.But this holiday is one she’ll never forget…According to Theo, the whole murder thing is no big deal—the dead guy needed killing. And while her hot neighbor wants her, protecting her is his main priority. So when she’s targeted, this cinnamon roll hitman kidnaps her for her own good. With a deadly threat hunting them and a hot hitman who keeps handcuffing her to him “for her own protection”, Elliana is starting to reconsider her grinchy stance on the holidays. And when everything finally comes to a head, the results are bound to be…explosive.

JasperThe explosion should have killed me. Some days, I wish it had. Chronic pain keeps me up at night—when I don’t drown it in beer. I lost my partner, my career, and the only reason I had to get up in the morning.Until my brother drags me to a charity event and a sexy-as-sin reporter practically falls in my lap. We shouldn’t start anything. I’m a broken-down has been and she’s doing her damnedest to move back to Los Angeles. But when her latest scoop leads to death threats, I’ll do anything to keep her safe.EmiMoving back to Austin was supposed to be temporary. My grandmother was dying, and I couldn’t let her be alone. But a year away from network news might as well be a lifetime. Especially when you’re pushing forty. If I don’t get back into the national spotlight soon, the only stories I’ll be covering are cat adoption events and cheating scandals at the local senior center.So when I hit on the biggest story of my career, I should keep my eyes on the prize. Not go on a date with a former Texas Ranger who has every right to hate me.I won’t let a little danger keep me from the truth. But what if Jasper’s the one who pays the price?