Julie Miller

She wants him to what? That's Marine Corps captain Travis McCormick's reaction when his old friend Tess Bartlett asks for basic training in sex. He's back in his hometown to recover from injuries and is glad that sweet, easy-to-talk-to Tess will be his physiotherapist. But the last thing he expects is that she'll ask for a trade: she'll heal him if he'll bed her!Turns out inexperienced Tess wants to explore her sexual side. Travis is happy to comply—she's incredibly desirable and doesn't even know it. But when a fellow marine sets his sights on Travis's new recruit, he realizes that sexually liberating Tess may have been a tactical error. And he'll need all his seductive skills to make sure she's signing up for a permanent post in his bed—and no one else's!

Morning sickness used to be Sarah Cartwright's biggest problem -- until she became the only witness to a murder. Now, newly pregnant, she had a killer on her trail -- and Cooper Bellamy, KCPD's finest, by her side. Her brother's best friend and her sworn protector, it was impossible to keep Coop at arm's length. Yet the mother-to-be discovered the safest place to hide was in his strong arms. They found out soon enough they each needed the other -- but would it be too late before a cold-blooded hit man made them take vows of permanent silence?

Liza Parrish was nobody special--until she witnessed a murder that had the entire police department reeling. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killer's identity. With the city's finest at her disposal, she needed the bravest man to provide top-notch protection.Holden Kincaid was KCPD's number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his father's murder. Unfortunately, being so close to the case, he was denied access to their irresistible material witness...until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe--from everyone but himself.

"Six years ago Rosie March's fiancé was murdered. Now someone is stalking her, intent on stopping her memories of the murder from being revealed. And Detective Max Krolikowski, her protector, only wants her alive for the truth she might be hiding. But Max is hiding his own secrets, such as the acute PTSD the ex-solder lives with. As part of Kansas City's Cold Case Squad, the officer's work should have been simply investigative. But with his potential key witness's life jeopardized, he must keep her safe at any cost. And keep himself from falling for a woman who could be a true innocent ... or a killer waiting to strike again"--Page 4 of cover.

Commissioner Shauna Cartwright knew she was stirring up a hornet's nest by reopening the Baby Jane Doe murder case. Now she faced the further wrath of the KCPD by recruiting the much-maligned Eli Masterson to get the job done. After witnessing the handsome, hard-nosed detective in action during a botched bank robbery, she sensed he would face down her enemies.However, she was overpowered by her scandalous sexual attraction to the IA investigator who pushed the limits of her authority in his die-hard need to protect her from a sadistic killer. Surrendering to temptation broke every departmental rule imaginable...but as the case of Baby Jane Doe emerges from the shadows, would they risk their badges for love--and systematically stop a lethal traitor in his tracks?

Bounty hunter Bryce Martin has fallen into enemy hands, and his only hope is the connection he had somehow forged with a mysterious servant girl.

Women called him the perfect storm because he could sweet-talk any woman into his bed, and regularly did so. Firefighter Storm Westmoreland used lovemaking the way other men used a long, hot shower—to blow off steam. Until a torrid weekend with a too-hot-to-handle virgin left a certain legendary player craving something other than mere physical gratification....Caught in the eye of the storm, Jayla Cole was no match for the sexy fire chief or the emotional inferno he ignited inside her. But would she be satisfied with the mind-blowing, sex only relationship she shared with Storm, or was starting a family on her own still what she desired more than anything?

Kansas City Police Deputy Commissioner George Madigan and his assistant Elise Brown work together to catch a stalker while their feelings for each other grow, until a tornado strikes and Elise is taken hostage.

"She cheated death once...but a killer still lurks. After a gunshot rips streetwise police officer Gina Galvan from the line of duty, all she wants is to return to the front line and stop a shooter. But good guy physical therapist Mike Cutler won't back down from a challenge, or his blazing attraction to Gina. Without a badge or a gun, Mike is ready to face anyone--including a killer--to prove he's every inch a hero" -- Publisher.

Reporter Gabriel Knight teams up with Kansas City Police Department's detective Olivia Watson to investigate a cold case involving Gabriel's fiancee.

"When his coinvestigator was attacked just moments after Detective Nick Fensom left the scene, he swore he'd never let her get hurt again. Thanks to their tense relationship, criminologist Annie Hermann wasn't happy to have Nick as her newly appointed protector. And although Nick couldn't blame her, being together 24/7 caused him to see Annie in a whole new light. Before long, he couldn't stop picturing the beautiful brunette wrapped up in his arms--and in his sheets. But allowing unfamiliar feelings to get in the way of the job was completely unprofessional ... especially once Annie discovered the evidence that could cost her her life"--Publisher.

"As the lone surviving victim who can put her attacker away in prison, heiress Bailey Austin becomes the key to the D.A.'s case against a notorious criminal. As lead detective, Spencer Montgomery must prep her for trial. But he becomes her personal protector when she starts receiving terrifying "gifts" meant to scare her away from testifying. Spencer is a cop on the fast track to making captain one day, if he can keep his emotions in check. But as the stalker's threats escalate, he can't deny that Bailey has thawed his icy heart. Her courage touches him in ways no other woman has, and reminds him that she's more important to him than any investigation"--Publisher.

He swore a vow to protect and serve both mother and childKansas City had no better guardian than Sawyer Kincaid. The decorated police officer had a family legacy to uphold and a reputation that none could rival. Until one distress call ignited the most personal case of his career....He'd saved Melissa Teague's life once--long before she had a son. The boy would be safe with Sawyer, but she wasn't so sure how she could bear his presence again, not when their feelings endangered them both. A man that powerful-- however gentle--scared her, no matter how right Sawyer fit. But this time her protector would not walk away, not with his family's lives on the line. This was his sworn duty.

Going undercover to take down murderous gun smugglers is what Duff Watson lives for. Until he tracks the ring to a Missouri farm...and meets paramedic Melanie Fiske. Something about the protective ex-soldier makes Melanie believe he can help her find out the truth about her family. But when Melanie's life is threatened, can she keep trusting--and loving--a man who lives a life of dangerous deception?

Falsely imprisoned for the murder of a Freetown priest, special operative Joe Green, who has gone vigilante to avenge his fallen brothers, escapes with the help of his ex-lover Stephanie Tompkins and together they must expose a deadly traitor in the highest level of the government.