Gail Barrett

Sullivan Turner does not see a hero when he looks in the mirror--he sees only a hollow shell of the man he used to be. But redemption comes when he rescues a woman with a dark secret. Teenage-runaway-turned-social-worker Haley Barnes knows firsthand how savage Baltimore's streets can be. Years ago, Haley witnessed an event that changed her life. Now, when teenagers she guards are targeted, she seeks protection from a cynical army veteran. It is not not long before passions ignite between Haley and "Sully." Can he be the hero Haley needs, the hero who will protect her when a ruthless murderer comes calling?

After being falsely accused of murder, megabillionaire Luke Montgomery couldn't afford more scandal. Especially if he wanted to clinch his plan to crush rival magnate Harold Rothchild. However, when the handsome high roller spotted a skittish single mom under siege in his Vegas casino, he figured the odds were finally in his favor....Before Amanda Patterson could catch her breath, Luke brokered a deal to spirit mother and child off to his mansion to protect them from a predator. His asking price...? Pose as his fiancee. But Luke was blindsided by his smoldering desire for Amanda. Would this notorious playboy relinquish control and gamble on love?

After a disastrous love affair, Peta Sheppherd was "off" men - with a vengeance. Therefore, she was in no mood to put up with her new boss, Lee Merril, his sweeping changes and his assumption that everyone was going to jump to his bidding. Peta certainly wasn't!

"This program studies divergent points of view contributing to the global warming debate, untangling a morass of political and scientific concerns and providing a wealth of historical background on the issue."--Container.

Never marry a smoke jumper! Jordan Wells adopted that motto after her divorce from Cade McKenzie. She wanted a man who wasn’t constantly running to the latest disaster--leaving her behind. Years later, she was finally ready to sell her mountain cabin--the only thing that still connected her to her ex--and move on with her life.Cade had sworn he was long over Jordan, but when a deadly fire threatened her life, he didn’t hesitate to lead her on a dangerous race out of a burning Montana forest. Forced to take shelter in each other’s arms, old passions were ignited. And desire soon proved to be a greater threat than any wildfire...

For victims of violence, Nadine Seymour--formerly Nadira al Kahtani--is a savior in surgeon's clothing. But this time it is Nadine who must be saved--from her own corrupt family. Rasheed Davar--a rebellious CIA agent seeking to avenge his wife's murder--could risk his undercover mission to save her. But will he? As a dangerous plot heats up in the nation's capital, Rasheed can't deny the mounting tension--or his desperate need to tamp down his attraction. Nadine is beautiful. She is brave. And she is just the kind of high-stakes hostage who could awaken his own battered heart--and lure them both into the terrorists' crosshairs.

An unknown enemy of the Kelley family is seeking vengeance on Cole Kelley--and the Montana ranch he'll fight to protect. His land is the only thing Cole can depend on. Not his powerful, scandal-ridden father. And especially not Bethany Moore--the beautiful nurse who left him years ago ... and is now back with a dangerous secrets. Bethany will go up against her own family to help the ranch and the proud cowboy whose guarded heart is as under siege as his land. Their flame burned brightly once before, but will they have a chance to rekindle it before all is lost?