J. a. Dennam

THE INNOCENTIn post 9-11 America, when the world is on the brink of holy war, Olivia Rose is on a mission to save the lives of four small children who have been chosen as sacrifices for an ancient ritual. It is believed that these children will save the world. Three of them have already gone missing. Vowing to keep the fourth child hidden, and haunted by dreams of a past she cannot outrun, Olivia seeks out the bright little girl with a dark destiny. Her first lead comes from her evil twin sister, who not only shares Olivia's past but also has answers to their future-answers that lead to the child's very protective, very dangerous, and very handsome father.THE DAMNEDPulling double duty as a casino bartender and civilian informant for the police, Eddie Garrett doesn't need more complications in his life. Olivia first accuses him of kidnapping, and then she claims that the Native American tribe he's come to love and respect has painted a target on his daughter. Whether Olivia's claims are true or not, the threat alone compels him to protect Libby at all costs. Forsaking his job at the casino as well as his mission to take down its drug-dealing manager, Ruben Coll, Eddie and Olivia embark on a journey of danger, passion, and crippling discovery. They learn that not everything is what it seems...and when in the wrong hands, the past can be much scarier than an uncertain future.

The fiery Captive Series conclusion that has fans diving for cover: Burning out of control, Rena Hellberg has rightfully earned her reputation as a maniacal loose cannon. Her checkered past is riddled with holes, and as she faces life in a maximum-security psychiatric ward, fate grants her a second chance. Now she's free, an escaped convict who is searching for the answers that could either prove her innocence or her guilt. When her murderous journey lands her in bed with the man she's labeled a traitor, Rena faces her biggest fear of all: losing her heart to the enemy.As a fireman, Ty Ferguson lives to help those in need. Captivated by Rena's natural elegance, contradictory attitude, and hidden vulnerability, he can't deny his building attraction for her. But when he puts it all on the line, the beautiful fugitive proves to be even more sensuous, more unpredictable and more dangerous than originally thought. Is her illness catching up with them both? Can he save her from herself? Or is there more to a story that is bound to end with them both going down in flames

Prologue novella for Captive Series - Book 3HELL'S HILLTOPAbducted by men in black hoods, college nerd, Elsa Hellberg, was forced into a life of addiction and subterfuge. Today, she is a trained killer known as Crystal, and wears a black hood of her own; however, she once again finds herself a captive, forced to turn against the organization that made her. Torn between her need for power and a desire to reclaim the life she once had, Crystal's ultimate decision revolves around the enigmatic pull of one man.Mac doesn't take the safety of his loved ones lightly. He considers Crystal a threat, and vows to keep her in line while she completes the mission she's been assigned. Exposed to her world of blood, lust and lethal drugs, Mac soon finds himself battling his own addiction...to Crystal. When things turn deadly, can he pull her out in time to explore the true beauty beneath the hood? Or does fate have a different plan for the woman who'd sacrifice everything to save him?

Book 2 of J. A. Dennam's Captive seriesMelanie Parker's life takes a gut-wrenching turn when she wakes up in a crumbling, unfamiliar environment. Even worse, her small child is in the arms of a certifiable killer, but Rena Hellberg isn't the only immediate threat. Melanie's abductor lurks in the shadows, a quiet, hooded stranger who's calling the shots. When she refuses to play the meek hostage, he reveals his darkest secrets in order to gain her cooperation.Though he can barely trust himself, he can't deny his feelings for a woman he should have left alone. It wasn't his intention to bring her into a world he's trying to break free of, but he refuses to let it destroy her. The formidable group of enforcers who took him and made him one of their own won't tolerate rebellion of any kind. But they've never dealt with such a stubborn recruit...or one with so much to live for.

Danny Bennett knows that most of what keeps her family feuding with the Cahill clan is baseless accusations from both parties, but that doesn't keep her from taking sides. After all, when her fun-loving brother, Derek - the person she idolizes the most - has been accused of murder, her loyalties lay solidly with him. But her loyalty to her chosen future is what she puts first when she applies for a dangerous job in order to pay for her college education. Accustomed to living on the edge, Danny welcomes a good challenge...until she realizes she has unwittingly landed herself in the bowels of the enemy camp and fallen prey to her brother's accuser.Driven by hatred, Austin Cahill knows exactly what to do with the Bennett girl who saunters onto his jobsite under false pretenses: use her as a weapon against her brother, the man he holds responsible for his fianc 's fatal drowning. Derek Bennett must pay for his crimes, but Austin must coax a confession out of him first. His plan to "own" Derek's beloved baby sister should break the man, but he soon discovers a much bigger obstacle...his burgeoning desire for Danny. When Derek comes for her, will Austin be prepared to let her go in exchange for the truth? Will his quest for vengeance destroy the woman he's grown to care for? Or will it be the truth that brings them all down?

Tucked away in the warm solitude of her mountain cabin, Holly welcomes the lingering chill of spring as a peaceful addition to her own private paradise. Little does she know it is no more than a cloak, disguising hidden dangers that threaten to tarnish the pristine innocence only nature can provide. With the arrival of a compelling yet unwelcome guest, Holly's world is about to become prey to an evil force that has been thriving in the very woods in which she lives.Required to follow up on an unlikely lead, INS Special Agent Dodge enters Holly's paradise with little patience and no desire to be played by the deceptive witch. However, a devastating turn of events pushes the reluctant pair to band together in order to expose the existence of a deadly smuggling ring that has plagued the Northern Rockies for decades. Caught in a labyrinth of danger, Holly and Dodge ultimately surrender to their undeniable attraction for one another; however, the comfort they find in each other's arms is tarnished by deception...as well as the threat of dark secrets that may lie as close as the person lying next to them.This story ends with a cliffhanger and continues with FLESH OF ANGELS - REBIRTH.

Special Agent Dodge is on the prowl, hunting down a madman who is out to harm the woman he loves. Only one thing can break his focus, which is the possibility that he's too late to save her. When that proof is thrown at his very feet, Dodge's world is thrown into darkness. Driven by anger and heartbreak, he continues his mission to expose Holly's killers...only to find out she may not be dead after all. With time running out, he embarks on a journey to find her before the wrong people do-and to claim his rightful place by her side.