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Lauren Stevenson, having had plastic surgery in the Bahamas and started a new life in Boston, begins to worry she is not safe after a couple of life-threatening accidents and the arrival of Matt Kruger, a handsome and passionate man who claims to be a friend of her dead brother.

Passion . . . deceit . . . murder These were the essential ingredients needed to boost the ratings of the soap opera "Rivals." But this time when the director called, "Lights, camera, action," Teague Slaughter's leading lady wound up dead. It was a murder that wasn't written in the script. Had on-screen Casanova Teague Slaughter taken the scene too far? After all, he was the consummate villain, had been dubbed the "Kiss of Death," the star with the poison lips. Head scriptwriter Rae Magill knew how dangerous Teague was to any woman who fell under his power. She'd been warned to stay away from him, but Teague sought her out. What did he want from her? She got her answer when his lips met hers. Would she become the next victim of the Kiss of Death?

Twice the heat Bounty hunter Annie Ryan had seen everything--until she started seeing double! Matthew Logan was a by-the-book FBI agent--and the twin brother of the bounty Annie was after. Annie's hunt had compromised Matt's own investigation, and now they would have to work together ...intimately. Twice the spice Matt's orders were infuriating, his rules irritating ...but his kisses intoxicated Annie's senses and left her longing for more. Friction between them heated up the chase--and Matt's bedroom eyes distracted Annie from her job. Could she get the man she was after--and the man her heart desired?

A woman with a purpose... Martina Wilde had once known passion. For one night ten years ago in the impulsive arms of dangerous Trask Benedict. But their white-hot passion turned to ash when he disappeared. That's why when forced by her father to marry or lose her Texas fortune, she chose a safe--and boring--fiance. For Marty, there was only one man's touch she craved .... A man with a mission... Trask Benedict was back from the dead. In the past ten years he'd gone from bad boy to wanted man--with the scars to prove it. Danger nipping at his heels, he had nowhere to turn for help, except to Martina's father. But first he had to get past Marty herself -- the woman who was now engaged to the wrong man! (less)

"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.

EVERY WOMAN HAS HER SECRETS And Sarah Mars-Hutchins had more than one secret to keep. But her tumultuous past caught up with the young widow in the flesh when a devastatingly handsome former FBI agent came to question her. Royce "The Tracker" Graham was dangerous to the safe little world Sarah had created for herself and her son in the tiny town of Winter Falls, Michigan. Someone wanted to remove Sarah from her child's life, yet Royce was there, foiling kidnapping attempts and murderous plots...all the while disarming her with his sultry midnight kisses. But could Royce unlock the secrets of Sarah's heart before it was too late?

Would Sidewinder claim a third victim? It was a lawless, treacherous town where the wrong move could mean death.... No one in Sidewinder could be trusted, especially an outsider. Detective Libby Tate had one mission in life: to find the mysterious murderer of her father and brother. There was one clue-- an S carved into the dry barren earth. And one lead--Reies Coulter, heir to Rancho Velasquez. A man with penetrating black eyes that could evoke all levels of emotion--a man whom Libby wanted to avoid. Fifteen years earlier, the body of Libby's father had been found in his bed and, that night, Reies Coulter had vanished... .

Rancher Carter Flagstone refuses to take the fall for a crime he didn't commit. Branded a murderer five years ago, he's dead-set on getting freedom, and revenge. But after locating the woman who helped frame him, Carter is shocked to find Sadie Whitefeather scared, alone and hiding out in a remote Texas town.

Sean O'Neill was once everything to Eleanor de Warenne—but since he disappeared from his ancestral home, there has been no word, and even Eleanor has abandoned hope, promising her hand to another. Then, just days before her wedding, Sean reappears...but the boy who was once her protector is now a stranger, hardened by prison and on the run.Weary and haunted, Sean is shocked to find that little Elle has become the beautiful, desirable Eleanor. Though he refuses to endanger her by pressing his claim, his resolve to stay away is sorely tested by the determination of a woman who will not be forsaken again. And when, in a moment's passion, Sean steals another man's bride, it is Eleanor who has the power to steal his heart...

LIKE FATHER...LIKE SON The empty crib, the warning note–Jenny Granger recognized the signs that her secret life had been discovered. To save her son, she became the willing captive of a man arrogantly convinced that her baby was his child. But proof of paternity lay in the birthmark on her baby's back. One just like his real daddy... Nick Mason had always seemed too honorable to be a corrupt man's henchman. After all, he'd helped Jenny to escape once...but not before branding her his. Now, Jenny prayed that Nick could be trusted again, especially with a truth that could get them all killed.

when her enstranged twin disappeared,Sasha Michaelson had gone to her sister`s lakeside estate to care for her child.Haunted by her dead sisters cries,Sasha was losing control-until she met Sheriff Reed Blakeslee. But could she trust this man....or was he keeping something from her?

Deep in the Colorado Rockies, a group of special crime solvers battle deadly enemies...and bring romance to new heights. Five years after his sister was murdered, investigative reporter David Cross was still racing from one brutal crime scene to the next, searching for the serial killer who'd stolen her young life. Now, "The Fisherman" had resurfaced and set his sights on David's former colleague, Dr. Blair Weston.... David was determined to keep Blair safe from harm, but his attraction to the brainy beauty proved to be a distraction he couldn't afford. And the only way to stay one step ahead of the killer on their trail was to unravel the terrible secrets of the past.... But would they ultimately destroy David and Blair's chances for a future together?

To save her family's claim on the Broken Arrow Ranch, Elizabeth Wyatt must remain on the premises at all times. She's never herded cattle or driven a pickup. But with strong, sexy ranch foreman John Cassidy there to show her the ropes--and kiss her senseless--Elizabeth prays she can keep everything under control. Only, someone wants to make sure she loses her inheritance. Someone who'll stop at nothing to get Elizabeth out of the way. And as the threats to her safety intensify, she'll need to rely on John's strength to keep them both alive.

Full Exposure ( 2004 ) (A book in the Colby Agency: Internal Affairs series) (Book 20 in the Colby Agency series) A novel by Debra Webb Specialist Cole Danes's investigation revealed the unthinkable: a trusted, longtime personal assistant toVictoria Colby had been the source leaking highly sensitive information that could have resulted in the agency's destruction. But it soon became clear that a secondary party was the real culprit. Single mom Angel Parker was being manipulated and controlled by a sinister mercenary driven to destroy the Colby Agency using any means necessary. Only, that was about to stop...dead! Cole was determined to complete his mission, and he needed Angel to accomplish that end. But he didn't expect to need Angel.... He had every intention of being as ruthless as his adversaries and using Angel as his pawn, but spending time in seclusion with her wore away his emotional armor. Now he was more concerned with protection than retribution, which could prove fatal for them both. Genre: Romantic Suspense

Could Jolie Randolph be losing her mind? That would explain why the typically focused bank executive had discovered inconsistencies in her usually meticulous work, totally forgotten a business trip and woken up naked in a stranger's bed! Jolie was coming undone and under investigation by the disarmingly handsome Simon Ruhl.

In the past twenty-four hours Sabrina Carr had been shot at, kidnapped and held hostage. As if being eight months pregnant wasn't stressful enough! Now, after narrowly escaping the clutches of masked gunmen, Sabrina and her baby needed a protector. That's when hot Texas cop Shaw Tolbert came to her rescue. As the surrogate mother to his child, Sabrina couldn't help the sizzling attraction to Shaw that the danger stirred up...or the kiss that told her she meant more to him than she ever realized. With her attackers still on the loose, Sabrina's priority was keeping the baby safe. But how could she keep her cool when things were so hot?

APB DADDY! Beautiful, widowed, a single mother - Janice Stevens had been given a new identity, if not a new lease on life, when she testified against a mob killer. For fifteen years she'd lived anonymously, raising her daughter - until Vincent Magilinti showed up on her doorstep claining what was his: his child and her heart. But will both turn up dead-on-arrival when vengeance is finnaly exacted?

SOMEONE WAS WATCHING HER.... — And leaving her disturbing poems and handwritten notes signed "Forever, Yours." The man entered Holly Frasier's house silently, taking her most cherished personal possessions and taunting her with the subtle threats that he was always nearby. With Holly's life in jeopardy, tough-as-nails Jack O'Hara was the only person she could trust. To flush out the stalker, she agreed to a fake marriage with the sexy FBI operative, who promised to protect her at all costs. Within Jack's arms Holly found a safe haven, and in his bed, exquisite passion. But could Jack discover her deadly admirer's identity before the stalker intervened and destroyed their chances at forever?