National Readers' Choice Award Winner & USA Today bestseller, Solitary Man is a riveting romantic suspense about loyalty, loss, and the power of love. On a desert battlefield, Sgt. Ryder Bronson makes an oath to protect his dying friend's wife from a vicious enemy and from a passion that could overwhelm them both. After surviving a deadly attack, Ryder Bronson returns home to fulfill a promise-to keep his dead friend's wife safe from a scandal so dark it threatens her life.But protecting her from a distance is essential. Close contact with Brenna McMurtrey means fighting the guilt and desire waiting to destroy him.Over a year after her husband's death, Brenna is finally ready to move on. But just as she begins to push past the grief and start living again, danger hits at every turn.Several close calls prove she is the target of a sinister scheme. Nowhere is safe, especially not home.Her surly neighbor appears to be watching her, a man whose gray eyes hold an ocean of tragedy. He seems to be everywhere at once-always ready to protect her.Even if he can keep her safe, a part of Brenna will still be in jeopardy.The part that believes she can never love again.
FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Diane Benefiel BONUS - BOOK #4 BURNOVER - EVA & DIEGO'S STORY A decade after Logan walked out on Maddy, he returns, and emotions long banked surface, then everything becomes complicated and dangerous. THE MEASURE OF A MAN Madison Gallagher's life is in Hangman's Loss. Her family is here. Her friends are here. She owns and runs a successful bakery caf . What she doesn't have is a love life. And she doesn't want one. The man who stole her heart when they were both young and wildly in love was careless and callous-he left her and never looked back. Now he's returned, and with his typical reckless abandon, he inserts himself back into her world. But, no. He's not welcome anymore. She's suffered enough and has finally gotten to a place where her life makes sense. She refuses his advances. Until she can't. When Logan Ross left Hangman's Loss he had needed to find himself and become a man he could be proud of-a man nothing like his father. And while Logan had succeeded, he had never been whole, not when he'd lived ten long years without his Maddy. Back and undercover on a dangerous operation, one look at his girl and he knows this is where he's meant to be. And nothing in his whole life has been harder than winning back the woman he'd broken. But Logan is determined to do anything it takes to mend her precious heart, and he means to prove it to her every day for the rest of her life.
THE SILVER LININGMeghan Bennett is a desperate woman running for her life, and the one place she's sure she'll be safe is the old cabin in the Eastern Sierras she inherited from her father. Exhausted, and fighting a nasty flu, Meg can't believe someone is squatting in her cabin. The tall, handsome, bearded stranger who answers the door is her worst nightmare. Grumpy, growly and intractable, she can't convince him to leave. When she nearly collapses, she finds herself on the couch in front of a welcome fire. Over the next few days she thinks she can trust this man with more than her safety. Too late, she learns he has betrayed her, and he shatters her trust right along with her heart.Declan Murphy has been trying to rebuild his life, and he revels in the solitude his old friend and mentor's cabin provides. When a gorgeous, pissed-off woman shows up in the middle of a cold, snowy night insisting the cabin is hers and he needs to get out, Dex is ready to shut the door in her face - until he realizes she's sick, and even he's not that big a Neanderthal. When he finds out she's the daughter of the man who'd owned the cabin, and that she's the biggest asset in the investigation he's working on with the FBI, he can't believe how screwed he is. He's fallen hard for the stubborn, independent beauty, yet he can't tell her the truth about what he's doing. He knows when she finds out, he's going to lose the woman he hadn't been looking for but needs more than his next breath.
A small town, enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Diane BenefielShe vowed never to trust again. He's determined to change her mind.Dory Morales has survived the unthinkable-her abusive ex-husband is in prison, but the scars he left behind still haunt her. Determined to rebuild a life for herself and her son, she's sworn off men and the dangers they can bring. No one will ever have power over her again.Hangman's Loss PD Captain Jack Morgan has kept his distance to give Dory time to heal. But with a new threat from her ex-husband, he's done with that. Jack doesn't just want to protect her - he wants her to finally recognize they belong together.But earning Dory's trust won't be easy, and the past isn't finished with her yet. Will she take a chance on the one man who would never let her fall-or will fear keep her heart locked away forever?Get your copy today If you enjoyed Secret Lies and the Payback Mountain series, you're going to love Clear Intent of the High Sierras series, which can be read as a standalone.
BANG-BANG THERE GOES YOUR HEART After being shot and left for dead by his partner, US Marshal Lincoln Jameson questions whether he'll ever put on a badge again. To help get his head straight, he takes off for the mountains where he meets the beautiful and compelling Mikayla O'Kane who's recently witnessed her ex-fianc 's murder. Following a vicious attack, Linc vows to protect her, and will do whatever is necessary to keep her alive. Mikayla resists witness protection, and will fight anyone, especially the hunky marshal who wants to put her in a cage, even if it's for her own safety. With complications arising at every turn, Linc's past and future collide in a deadly confrontation he must survive so he can start his life with the woman who has stolen his heart.
TRUE BLUEWhen Zoey Hardesty's high school crush moves next door, it seems the intervening years are unimportant to her heart. One look at all grown up Levi Gallagher, and she knows she's in trouble. Fighting the attraction is self-protection, learning he was a big city cop who returned home to join the Hangman's Loss PD, puts the brakes on for good. When Levi is assigned to investigate a hit and run that could've killed her, they wind up spending time together in ways that are far more than neighborly. He becomes embroiled in the case as weirder and scarier things start happening to Zoey. Levi's hard to resist, and even though being with him breaks all of her rules, she's almost ready to admit he's worth it when she learns his secret. But he's a better man than she's given him credit for, and with one last chance to make things right, Zoey reaches out for a love than will last a lifetime.
A BEAUTIFUL DECEPTIONUS Marshal Ellie Jameson has moved on since a one-night stand with hot law student Sam Creed, a night he'd made her believe was so much more. She hardly ever thinks of him. Really. When assigned to a new case, she's blindsided and comes face to face with the man who broke her heart. Federal judge Sam Creed is being threatened by domestic terrorists, and guess who's assigned to pose as his fianc e? Good thing thirteen years was long enough for him to forget she ever existed.Nothing's more important to Judge Creed than the rule of law. His focus is bringing an extremist militia group to justice. Having a marshal pose as his girlfriend was his idea, but when Eleanor Jameson moves in with him, he finds her damned distracting, and he's having a hard time remembering their engagement isn't real. As the stakes get higher, Sam finds that love has a way of changing life's priorities.
SILENCE IS NOT GOLDENRane Smith has a secret. A big one she can't ever reveal without compromising her father. Jon Garretson also has a secret. The undercover cop moves into an apartment above prime suspect Rane Smith's home. He's on the trail of justice, but he's also helping his brother get payback. Jon discovers Rane is not who she seems to be, and that the drug lord Jon's working to take down also has Rane in his sights. Complicated past relationships keep Rane from revealing any truths, even when she's beginning to trust Jon. Then she learns he's been deceiving her - that he's really an undercover cop - and that trust is shattered.Fighting a desperate battle on three fronts, Jon must protect Rane, win back her trust, and build a case against the powerful drug lord.Jon's fallen for the stubborn beauty. He'll put his life on the line to keep her safe, and hopes his heart is the only casualty.Parts of this story have been previously published.
ALL THREE STORIES IN ONE SUSPENSE-FILLED VOLUMEBANG-BANG THERE GOES YOUR HEARTShot and left for dead by his partner, betrayal and cynicism has US Marshal Linc Jameson ready to turn in his badge until he meets Mikayla O'Kane, who he vows to protect with his life.A BEAUTIFUL DECEPTIONUS Marshal Ellie Jameson is assigned to a job she doesn't want: protecting federal judge Sam Creed means facing a past she'd rather forget and shielding her heart from the man who broke it.CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING ANYMORESeth Jameson's relationship with one of his colleagues is fraught with the kind of tension that is frowned on in the Marshals Service, but he can't seem to find a way around his heart.
BECAUSE YOU'RE MINEEveryone in the mountain town of Sisters, California loves Keeley. Or do they?When she's attacked, and a woman she knows is murdered, the one person in her life who acts like he can barely tolerate her, swoops in to become her avenger.A bossy, overbearing avenger.Keeley should be used to Owen mood swings, but now he's ratcheted it up to a new level, and she's not amused. She's been taking care of herself for years, and doesn't need him managing her life.But, there's this little problem. With him around all the time, how will she quash the Owen crush she's been harboring for far too long?Owen figures he can protect Keeley, find and deal with the person who's trying to ruin her life, and then return to his solitary existence. But the woman is pure mountain sunshine, and keeping her safe means keeping her close, and that risks exposing his heart to the greatest danger he's ever faced.You have to get this book now If you enjoyed Breakaway, you're going to love Guarded Secrets, Book Four in the Payback Mountain series, which can be read as a standalone.
USA Today bestselling author Diane Benefiel brings you a gripping small-town romantic suspense about a woman haunted by her past, a reluctant attraction, and a man determined to protect her. Emmaline Kincaid doesn't want a hero, and Police Chief Bradley Gallagher couldn't be more wrong for her. Rugged, honest, and as steady as they come, the small-town police chief has everyone in Hangman's Loss charmed, but Emma's got her reasons for keeping her distance. But when vandalism, arson, and a violent attack threaten Emma, Brad steps in, refusing to let her face the danger alone. It's unclear whether someone from her past has caught up with her, or if the escalating threat is coming from within her newfound community. As the mystery deepens and the sparks between them ignite, Emma must decide if trusting Brad is worth the risk.
You've witnessed your best friend's murder, taken her son on the run, and the police want to "talk" to you - where do you go? - to the man who's always hated you, of course.THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPENIf asked, Gwendolyn Ballard would admit she co-parented her best friend Chloe's son, Cameron. Now Gwen is all he's got as they flee from the man who murdered his mother. There's only one place Cameron will be safe, and that's with his uncle, Elijah MacElvoy. Arriving on his doorstep at the Broken Arrow Ranch is a desperate decision, and Gwen knows he'd slam the door in her face if she didn't have his nephew with her. But she'll do anything for Cam, even if it means putting up with Elijah's distrust and judgment.Chloe's dead. Cam's orphaned, and Elijah is confronted with the prospect of living with the one woman who's driven him crazy for the past ten years. He'll fight to keep her safe. That's encoded in his DNA. But can he trust her with a little boy who just lost his mother? As Eli watches how Gwen loves and cares for his nephew, he reevaluates his thinking and gives in to the smoldering attraction he felt the first time he saw her. With so much on the line, Eli comes clean about his past, making way for a future that's all about silver linings.
A heart-warming anthology of 8 great stories about love and rescuing each other while saving a dog in need. Proceeds go to Project Freedom Ride. Bleu - L.P. Maxa Over the past few months Bleu and Maykin have become best friends. They hang out all the time, especially after Bleu punches a guy for trash-talking Maykin, and gets sentenced to community service at an animal shelter. Cuddling puppies leads to finally giving in to the attraction they've been avoiding. And becoming dog parents seals the deal. Forever. Burnover - Diane Benefiel After a horrible year, including getting dumped days before her wedding, Eva decides to find a forever friend at the animal shelter. Finn, a feisty doggie escape artist, runs over to Eva's new next-door neighbor, the firefighter hottie who's been flirting with her over the caf counter where she works. Eva intends to avoid Diego Jones, but not for long. A firebug with an unhealthy attachment to Eva forces her to rely on Diego for more than protection. He's captured her heart, and he plans to keep her loved and safe for the rest of their lives. Abandoned Love - Cindy Holby 5 a.m. and bakery owner Emily Redding finds herself trapped in a dumpster while trying to save a little dog and her newborn pups. Sheriff deputy, Luke Hall responds to the 911 call. A handsome but taciturn man who is new to the area, Luke slowly draws Emily in with his easy manner and winning smile. As they search for the culprit who is dumping helpless dogs all over the community, they navigate their way into each other's hearts. Chaos - Gabi Stevens Mystic, Wyoming is home to all things strange and magical. Summoned to use skills unique only to her, Amelia Brent returns to the small town nestled in a picturesque valley. Little does she know forces are at work that will change her life. It all starts with a dog named Chaos, his dad, famous furniture maker, Roman Innis, and powers that reveal no one is exactly who they seem to be. Which is the best thing Amelia and Roman could wish for. Sparks - Sheri Humphreys Tiny, but mighty, a little dog races into a burning house to save... a cat. Firefighter Brian Becker swoops up the brave dog and takes him to the emergency vet. Dr. Jennifer Magee is everything Brian wants, but with their schedules, her three special needs pets, and him with his new friend, Sparky, the odds of them getting together seems impossible. Until Brian realizes anything worth having is worth working for. Always a Hero - Marilyn Baxter When a hurricane threatens St. Magnus Island, deputy sheriff, Noah Tindall finds Lucy Jansen home alone. She hasn't evacuated along with all the other residents, and the reason - her foster dog is giving birth. Six pups later, Noah convinces Lucy to go to his home on higher ground. No power, a tornado warning, and cramped quarters make for intimacy neither want, but both end up craving. Forever. Oscar - Joan Bird Jobless, single, pregnant, Fiona Kavanagh's life is a mess. When she finds a sweet, starving puppy beside the brook where Phee had been crying her eyes out, she takes the little guy home knowing they are rescuing each other. Dr. Cabe McCain is an ass. A good vet, an unbelievably great-looking man, but an ass. Until Phee learns his past might be the reason they will have an incredibly bright future together. Cocoa - Emily Mims Brittany Barstow grew up with musicians. Famous musicians. She knows all about their life on the road, and what that does to relationships. So even though handsome, guitar playing, country music singer, Lonnie Jeffries, of the Jeffries, helps her save a little dog from certain death, he is not boyfriend material. Not even close. Until he proves he is.
