Jacquelin Thomas

Can a former US marshalProtect an agent running for her life? Not even leaving her old life behind can keep former Homeland Security agent Rylee Greenwood safe from the ruthless cartel hunting her. After a murder leaves her WITSEC identity compromised, Rylee joins forces with former US marshal Kaleb Stone. But uncovering evidence to take down a powerful enemy who's always one step ahead plunges them into a deadly game that could cost them their lives... From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Cynthia Highcloud is a Texas-based investigative reporter who's struggling to come to terms with her new reality. A month after her interview with the five women charging Pastor Abraham McCormick with rape, her car is run off the road, leaving her face so badly disfigured that she's forced to undergo several excruciating reconstructive surgeries. Two years after the incident, Cynthia finds herself embracing her altered appearance and taking on a new identity-Phoenix DeAngelo. Armed with the strength of her rebirth, Phoenix is determined to prove that Pastor McCormick attempted to kill her in spite of there being no evidence. When she discovers that he's left Texas to launch a ministry in North Carolina, she immediately follows him there and secures a job in his church's finance department under the guise of her modified look. Phoenix's bold move proves to be challenging as she finds herself surrounded by false promises, painful deceptions, and hidden agendas. Still, the untrusting skeptic, will she ever let her guard down far enough to recognize the true Shepherd of the Lord? Or will Phoenix forever believe that ministers are mere predators to their unsuspecting congregations?

When handsome, charismatic pastor Samson Taylor marries beautiful Simona Keys, despite their conflicting religious beliefs, their union eventually unravels. Spiralling out of control, an angry Samson leaves for Richmond, Virginia, where he becomes the assistant pastor of Mt. Calvary Christian Church. Samson loves God and wants to behave the way a pastor should, but his lust for beautiful women takes control and he is eventually asked to leave the church. Only after an accident that leaves him blind does Samson finally seek forgiveness and, ultimately, salvation.

Divine AND FRIENDS These girlfriends get through bad hair days together -- and anything else that life in L.A. throws at them! Kylie Sanderson isn't looking for a handout or anyone's charity -- what she needs, as she summons up her courage outside the Crowning Glory Hair Salon, is a job. Tired of moving, currently homeless, she's learned to depend on herself, not her hard-partying and irresponsible mother, which is why she's quit school and is desperate to work. Now, thanks to the salon's owner, Kylie is the shampoo girl at Crowning Glory, and almost overnight her life turns around: she has a place to call home, a future as a stylist, and a dream of one day going to college. And when she meets diva sensation Kara Matthews and spends a luxurious weekend with the superstar's faithful and welcoming family -- including her styling daughter, Divine -- Kylie truly feels like someone should pinch her, because she must be dreaming! Then out of the blue, Kylie's mother turns up with plans to make a fresh start...but is Kylie ready to trust her and forgive the past?

There's only one boy for Divine.... When Divine Matthews-Hardison left the Hollywood fast lane to live with her aunt and uncle in sleepy Temple, Georgia, she figured she could say good-bye to dating excitement. Who knew she would find a guy she's crazy about in her small-town high school? Madison Hartford is all Divine thinks about...and he's crazy about Divine, too. But when they get "married" at an online wedding site, their friends think they may actually be crazy! Is Divine ready for "I do"? It's not a legal marriage -- more of a role-playing game. But the honeymoon is over when Divine's delicious secret gets out and races around school.... Meanwhile, real wedding bells are ringing for Divine's superstar mother, who's put her painful divorce behind her and found true love. It's all too much for Divine, who's read all about her mom's fiancé in the tabloids and thinks her mother is making a big mistake. But it's Divine who has a lot to learn about what it truly means to love someone, heart and soul.

It's up to Divine to decide.... Growing up in the Hollywood spotlight -- and the tabloid headlines -- Divine Matthews-Hardison knows how tough it can be to keep secrets. And nothing has changed now that she lives in Temple, Georgia, with her kindly pastor uncle and his family. There's no such thing as privacy in their boisterous household -- Divine can't even get close to her boyfriend at a school dance without Aunt Phoebe monitoring her, while Uncle Reed drives her nuts, quizzing her on his Sunday sermons. But Divine is about to learn that some secrets do more harm than good when kept under wraps. Does keeping silent help or hurt? When she begins to suspect that her friend Mia's domineering boyfriend is abusing her, Divine must decide whether or not to expose a painful secret for Mia's safety. Meanwhile, her cousin Alyssa confides in Divine about her own boyfriend troubles -- how far should Alyssa go to keep him? With her mother in nearby Atlanta, Divine has a fresh chance at reconciling her family -- but she has to get past her resentments of Kevin, her mother's new boyfriend. With so much drama going on, will Divine be able to look to her heart and know how to help her friends -- and herself?

Deborah Anne Peterson knows that her amazing singing voice is a gift from God and fully realizes that when He gives you a gift He means for you to use it.

The sweetest reunions... Can be worth the wait Photojournalist Patrick Brown has spent years chasing stories across the globe. Writing an article about his college girlfriend London Worthington's honey farm brings a welcome change--and a shocking discovery. He's a father Now all that matters is making up for lost time. London hadn't planned to keep four-year-old Bella a secret. But when Patrick's determined mother forced them apart, leaving her pregnant and alone, she vowed to build her own life. Bella adores having her daddy around, and London can't deny he still makes her heart flutter. Even if she doesn't trust him to stay on tiny Polk Island. Can Patrick prove he's serious about rewriting their story...with a happily-ever-after? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. A Polk Island Story Book 1: His Carolina Redemption Book 2: Fianc Under the Mistletoe Book 3: A Family Worth Fighting For

Their fake engagement... Could be a Christmas calamity Tami Adams can't resist Christmas on beautiful Polk Island--but getting dumped shortly before the holidays wasn't her plan. So, she forms a new plan to guarantee a truly happy festive season, free from her mother's pushy matchmaking: get fake-engaged to her best friend, Aiden Worthington. Aiden's avoiding Christmas since his dad passed, but helping Tami might help him get through the holidays. There's only one problem--this pretend relationship's feeling a little too real. Going from "coupled for Christmas" back to "just friends" might be harder than they thought... From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. A Polk Island Story Book 1: His Carolina RedemptionBook 2: Fianc Under the Mistletoe

A family legacy... Or a fresh new start? Hotelier Shane Worthington almost forgot how much he once loved his family's ornate historic hotel. It has all the charm of the South...and even more secrets. Now with his estranged father's death, Shane holds the family's hotel in his hands. And Ace Martin, the hotel's head of security, is bound and determined to keep him from selling the grand old building. When a priceless family heirloom disappears, Ace and Shane must work together to uncover a hidden saboteur. And in doing so, they'll test the line between duty...and love. From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. A Polk Island Story Book 1: His Carolina RedemptionBook 2: Fianc Under the Mistletoe

Safe House Security by Jacquelin Thomas Their chemistry is more dangerous than the cartel! Deputy US marshal Nova Bennett and DEA special agent River Randolph have one mission: safeguard a former money launderer from the Mancuso cartel. But when the witness is killed and his wife flees witness protection, Nova and River embark on a cross-country search to keep the terrified target alive. With the murderers hot on their trail and the rising danger only rivaled by their attraction, these two seasoned pros will risk everything to locate the innocent victim and bring her back alive. Cameron Mountain Refuge by Beth Cornelison Can he protect her from a predator… When a couple of casual dates turn into terror, Jessica Harkney needs help – and firefighter Gage Coleman, who has been in love with her since they were kids, is determined to protect her. Stubbornly independent, Jessica rejects Gage’s offer to help. But when her pursuer’s obsession escalates into violence, the two old friends must rely on each other to survive… will long suppressed feelings be hard to keep in check?

When two law enforcers reunite to protect a key witness, the only thing more dangerous than the cartel is the chemistry between them... Deputy US marshal Nova Bennett and DEA special agent River Randolph have one mission: safeguard a former money launderer from the Mancuso cartel. But when the witness is killed and his wife flees witness protection, Nova and River embark on a cross-country search to keep the terrified target alive. With the murderers hot on their trail and the rising danger only rivaled by their attraction, these two seasoned pros will risk everything to locate the innocent victim and bring her back alive. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

An unsolved murder. Two detectives with something to prove... Detective Charlie Tesarkee has never forgotten the case she couldn't solve. It's been eleven years since a college student was murdered, and she's desperate for a second chance to catch the killer. The Cold Case Unit will let her lead the investigation...if she works with Detective Grayson Leigh. A partner is the last thing Grayson and Charlie want. But they'll have to work together to get justice for this victim...and put a murderer behind bars. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Guardian Defender by Jacquelin Thomas Can he protect her? Not even leaving her old life behind can keep former Homeland Security agent Rylee Greenwood safe from the ruthless cartel hunting her. After a murder leaves her identity compromised, Rylee joins forces with former US marshal Kaleb Stone. But uncovering evidence to take down a powerful enemy who’s always one step ahead plunges them into a deadly game that could cost them their lives… Undercover Heist by Rachel Astor One last heist brings them together again… When art curator Ruby Alexander’s former mentor disappears, she dives back into a criminal past she’s tried to leave behind—and reconnects with Shane Meyers, one of her crew and someone she hasn’t been able to forget. Sneaking into a secure facility, lifting a jewel-encrusted artifact and rescuing their former partner should be easy. But can Ruby do the job without risking her heart, or will working side by side with her old flame prove too dangerous?

Eight years in prison has given Jessica Ricks the will to go from cold-hearted killer to a minister of the gospel. She's prepared to start life anew with her drug dealer turned preacher husband, Clayton. With the unwavering support of her family Jessica is well on her way to living the life she has always desired and felt she deserved. Not everyone is willing to grant Jessica the redemption she eagerly claims as her own. Natalia Anderson can't fathom the reasoning behind Jessica's release after only serving eight of the sixteen years in which she was sentenced. Natalia is determined to make Jessica pay for the crimes she committed one way or another. A life of peace is the last thing Jessica will enjoy once Natalia puts her plan into action.Will Jessica be able to finally put her past behind her, or will Natalia, who was once her victim, become her assailant?

Before Jessie Belle Holt, there was Anabeth Grainger Holt--her mother. In the 4th installment of the Jezebel series, Anabeth had dreams but put them aside to marry the young pastor chosen by her parents. When she gives birth to Jessie Belle after several miscarriages, the little girl becomes her world, but status and respect means everything to Anabeth. When her daughter threatens to destroy the perfectly painted family picture that Anabeth has created, she is forced to make some choices and keep secrets that will haunt her for the rest of her life.