Still, establishing an amiable partnership is vital if they are to complete their assignment. But the fury in her eyes and the fever in his blood prove too lethal a combination. The deeper they ride into the mountains on a manhunt, the more Harlan has to protect Callie from the chilling secrets of her past. Sensing the rekindling of an old fl ame, Harlan establishes one goal: keeping Callie alive long enough to win her back.

Nick Chavaree didn’t like two things: chasing ghosts, and out-oftowners snooping around. Rachel didn’t want to tangle with the sheriff, but found it hard to stay away. Despite Nick’s picture-perfect scowl and reprimands, there was more going on beneath the surface, and it needed further investigation. And what she found was a courageous hero who would give her something better than a storybook ending.

In four turbulent years, he’d transformed from local sheriff into an international bodyguard for hire—and Anna is in serious need of protection. Brody wants to help her put her life back together, but dodging bullets is easier done than dodging the past…especially when she is about to give him the ultimate Christmas surprise….

Deep undercover, Matt had less than a day to stop a bombing, and Tara was his last lifeline. Entrenched in the biggest story of her career, Tara could control her own destiny, but not the man by her side. After all, he promised the most thrilling night of her entire life!