Opposites attract in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy. Forensic pathologist Patience Forbes is a whiz with the dead--it's flesh-and-blood men who wreck her equilibrium. And cowboy Forest Stevens isn't fooled by the guarded beauty's icy facade. So when she's attacked, he appoints himself her personal bodyguard. Her very personal bodyguard... Patience is determined to investigate mysterious bones on the Holiday Ranch--not fall into bed with her sexy protector. But Forest is too masculine, too willing to lay down his life for hers...and too set on living a different life from the one she's built. With danger closing in, can Forest tame the shrew before it's too late?

A Justice Seeker known for getting answers is about to face the ultimate test… With his black Stetson and nose for the truth, former cop Dalton Lynch is the perfect addition to the Justice Seekers organization. Then a case lands in his lap that puts him right in the line of fire—and has Hayley Nash leaning on him for answers in the death of her friend. They might share a tense past, but Dalton pushes that aside to do what he does best: get the facts. Only problem is, with their history, Dalton finds working with the spirited web expert to be an exercise in restraint—especially when it comes to keeping his hands to himself. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. The Justice Seekers Book 1: Cowboy Under Fire

A lone wolf cowboy will do anything to protect the beautiful woman he only just met in this contemporary Western romantic suspense novel. After a night of drinking, Sawyer Quincy is mortified to wake up in a stranger’s bed. Though bar manager Janice Little assures him nothing happened, he can’t help but feel intrigued by the possibility. But as the handsome rancher tries to get to know Janice better, threatening notes, slashed tires and gunshots warn him to stay away. Despite the danger surrounding them both, Sawyer falls hard and means to protect her at all costs. When Janis suddenly disappears, Sawyer puts it all on the line to save her.

Riding bulls was the greatest danger he’d faced Until he met her When Flint McCay finds Madison Taylor hiding in the barn at Holiday Ranch, he knows she’s in trouble. He just doesn’t know what kind. It’s clear that she’s been hurt—and that she’s terrified of opening up to any man. As the cowboy slowly bonds with Maddy, he learns that a powerful man will stop at nothing to destroy her—but Flint will do anything to save her.

New York Times Bestselling Author A murder broke her heart Can her protector heal it? While she mourns her father’s death, psychology professor Simone Colton is determined to profile his killer. Special Agent Brad Howard wants her to stay away from the case, but an attack on her life convinces him that he needs to keep her close. Hidden away in a secluded cabin, Simone and Brad must confront the desire between them—and the storm raging outside. Can they survive a murderer’s lethal threats? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Colton 911: Chicago series: Book 1: Colton 911: The Secret Network by Marie Ferrarella Book 2: Colton 911: Unlikely Alibi by Lisa Childs Book 3: Colton 911: Undercover Heat by Anna J. Stewart Book 4: Colton 911: Soldier's Return by Karen Whiddon Book 5: Colton 911: Hidden Target by Colleen Thompson Book 6: Colton 911: Guardian in the Storm by Carla Cassidy Book 7: Colton 911: Secret Defender by Marie Ferrarella Book 8: Colton 911: Temptation Undercover by Jennifer Morey

"Under fire explores the organization and representation of contemporary armed conflict. This book, part of the project's first phase, involves discussions between artists, political scientists, critics, activists and journalists on a wide array of issues around warfare and representation. The topics covered in this volume include battle simulation and news programming, democracy and violence, the privatization of the military and the militarization of the civilian realm." From back cover.

A deadly mission