Janie Crouch

Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: ?? Forced proximity ?? Friends to lovers ??? Small town romance No one is what they seem… When Allie Foster becomes the prime suspect in a murder, she reaches out to the only person she can trust. Convinced of Allie’s innocence, Colby Agency investigating attorney Steve Durham uncovers a shocking connection to a decades-old cold case. But the path to the truth unleashes an attraction that plunges the high school friends into danger. Now, they must work together to outmanoeuvre a killer. He’s the man she needs now Cade Thatcher should be going to a mountain retreat to recover from his injuries from Afghanistan, not picking up a hitchhiker. But when skittish River Robertson, clearly fleeing from something, crosses his path, his instinct to protect her overrides his concerns about his shattered body. When the cult leader obsessed with River tracks her down, Cade will push himself to the limits to keep her safe…

Shrouded in the SmokiesBy Lena Diaz Missing, presumed dead…and now in a killer’s sights Adam Trent just found out the woman whose life he saved in a shoot-out has been dead for five years. Chattanooga nurse Skylar Montgomery’s case went cold after she disappeared. But she’s alive…and Skylar is ready to stop running. She needs the widowed ex-cop’s help. As the pair work together to track a killer, mutual trust flares into deep attraction. But what will happen when a deadly vendetta brings a long-buried truth full circle? Texas Bodyguard: WestonBy Janie Crouch One determined bodyguard. One fierce heiress Silent, stealthy and professional, Weston Patterson is always two steps ahead of trouble—until he’s hired to bodyguard the woman he never expected to see again. Someone won’t stop until Kayleigh Delacruz is dead. But the feisty heiress is challenging Weston to keep her close as well as safe. Will the suspicions between their different worlds lock them in an endgame impossible to survive?

She helps wounded warriors heal. He wants her to heal herself. Psychologist Sarah Peterson is proud of her work with traumatized veterans. She knows how to handle PTSD--even when it's her own. Her boss, Lawson Davies, isn't so sure. The former CIA operative wants her to take some time off. His insistence that she get away only intensifies when a crime boss who's trafficking women threatens revenge on everyone at Warrior Peak Sanctuary. Are Lawson's motives purely professional, or is his desire to keep Sarah out of harm's way motivated by the irresistible connection they share? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Protective Assignment Book 2: Protective Lawman Book 3: Protective Refuge Book 4: Protective Warrior

She helps wounded warriors heal. He wants her to heal herself. Psychologist Sarah Peterson is proud of her work with traumatized veterans. She knows how to handle PTSD--even when it's her own. Her boss, Lawson Davies, isn't so sure. The former CIA operative wants her to take some time off. His insistence that she get away only intensifies when a crime boss who's trafficking women threatens revenge on everyone at Warrior Peak Sanctuary. Are Lawson's motives purely professional, or is his desire to keep Sarah out of harm's way motivated by the irresistible connection they share? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Protective Assignment Book 2: Protective Lawman Book 3: Protective Refuge Book 4: Protective Warrior

Protecting her once cost him everything Now danger has found her again Deputy Bailey Masters doesn't want her former mentor Aaron Ward's help. But when she's threatened by those she thought she could trust, the former-cop-turned-carpenter doesn't hesitate to hide her. To offer sanctuary while she heals. Last time Bailey was in danger, Aaron did the unthinkable to her career. He vows this time will be different, even as their safety is under attack. Because only by winning her trust can they resolve their lingering feelings...and end the corruption they've uncovered before those at the top silence them both. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Protective AssignmentBook 2: Protective Lawman

Protecting her once cost him everything Now danger has found her again Deputy Bailey Masters doesn't want her former mentor Aaron Ward's help. But when she's threatened by those she thought she could trust, the former-cop-turned-carpenter doesn't hesitate to hide her. To offer sanctuary while she heals. Last time Bailey was in danger, Aaron did the unthinkable to her career. He vows this time will be different, even as their safety is under attack. Because only by winning her trust can they resolve their lingering feelings...and end the corruption they've uncovered before those at the top silence them both. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Protective AssignmentBook 2: Protective Lawman

He's not the man he used to be He's the man she needs now Cade Thatcher is on his way to a mountain retreat when he picks up a hitchhiker. Skittish and withdrawn, River Robertson is obviously running from something. Cade is supposed to be rehabilitating from injuries he endured in Afghanistan, not taking on new duties. But he feels responsible for River, and his instinct to protect her overrides his fears about what he can do with his shattered body. When the cult leader obsessed with River tracks her down, Cade will push himself to the limits to keep her safe. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Protective Assignment

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Air Force Combat Controller Derek Bollinger knows what it is to feel that every breath might be his last. Enduring hell in an enemy prison for five weeks taught him that. The only thing that got him through it was the thought of his family, his hometown of Oak Creek, Wyoming, and especially of Becky Mackay. He survived, but with blood on his hands. His own. His friends' who died beside him. His enemies'. And then...Becky's. A night that should've been perfect for them both turned into a nightmare Derek can never wake up from, leaving him with only one option: staying the hell away. But Becky has almost lost the man she loves too many times-first to that prison camp, then to his own demons. She's not going to lose him again. Yes, that night between them changed everything. Changed her. But change isn't always a bad thing. And it's time for them to stand together to face his PTSD and their future. Especially when an unexpected danger comes after them both. Together will be the only way to survive.

Psychiatrist Rayne Westerfield has found purpose in helping patients, especially those with PTSD, heal at the Resting Warrior Ranch. For her, there's no greater calling than equipping people to fight the worst of their demons. But she's never allowed anyone to help her fight her own. She's kept her distance. Kept herself buttoned up tight. Even the people in the small Montana town she's known for years-the ones she calls friends-don't know who she really is, and the fears she hides. And that's okay. But it's not okay to Cole Phillips. The FBI agent's first interaction with the Resting Warrior Ranch a few months ago wasn't under the best of circumstances, but he's determined to make up for that now. Where everyone else sees ice in Rayne, he sees fire. And he's not going to let her fears keep him at a distance. Especially not when Rayne witnesses something she shouldn't and a killer comes after her. Cole will battle the criminal determined to silence her, and the fears she's buried so deep. The healer has fought for everyone else. Now this warrior will fight for her.

Texas Bodyguard: Chance By Janie Crouch She has secrets she prefers to keep hidden… When a violent attack puts Maci Ford in the hospital, security expert Chance Patterson learns that she’s carrying his baby. Even though she ended their relationship, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to protect her and their child. But, as her stalker’s behaviour escalates, Chance can’t shake the feeling that Maci is still hiding something from him… Chasing a Colton Killer By Deborah Fletcher Mellow They’re on the hunt Journalist Stella Maxwell may be guilty of prying into FBI agent Brennan Colton’s past for a story, but Brennan knows she’s not guilty of murder—despite what’s being alleged. He’s prepared for the risks of protecting Stella from the notorious Landmark Killer. But keeping his guard up to protect his heart might prove to be a different kind of challenge.

Eva Dempsey is out of options. She's made it to Oak Creek, Wyoming with two traumatized dogs, twenty dollars, and a fear of damned near everything. Things that didn't make it with her? Her self-esteem, confidence, or any way of supporting herself. Theo Lindstrom knows how to survive. He proved it as a child when he had to keep himself and sister alive in the wilderness. Now he runs Linear Tactical, the company his adoptive father helped create, and teaches survival skills to others. So he recognizes the desperation in the eyes of the petite beauty who's pulled into town, and knows there's more to her story than she's letting on. He normally keeps to himself-for very good reasons-but he can't this time. Something about Eva draws him in a way he can't resist, even knowing she's got secrets. The deadly kind. When the danger she's running from shows up, Theo's not going to let her fight it alone. This is his town.This is his woman. And he'll protect both to his last breath.

Daniel Clark is the leader. The one who ensures everyone makes it out alive. He took that responsibility seriously when he and his team served in the Navy SEALs together, and he takes it seriously now at the Resting Warrior Ranch. When he and his men broke up the Riders-the vicious dogfighting gang who also kept some human captives-they got everyone to safety. Except for the woman who'd been caged-Emma. She disappeared into the night. So when she shows up in his tiny Montana town-in bad physical shape, begging not to be taken to the hospital-Daniel can't believe it. He does the only thing he can: brings her home. He's a warrior, not a caregiver, but he'll have to be both in this case. The people after her don't just want to put her in a cage this time. They want her dead. But if they want to get to Emma, they're going to have to go through Daniel. And that's not going to happen.

Shot in the DarkBy Nicole Helm A desperate mother. And a very reluctant hero… Henry Thompson is a former marine—not a childminder. But when Jessie Peterson begs for his help locating her rebellious preteen, his military rescue instincts kick into overdrive. The desperate single mum has stumbled onto family treasure, buried secrets, deadly doppelgängers…and imminent danger. With gunfire stalking their every move, Henry will do anything to keep them safe. But can he protect his heart along the way? Texas Bodyguard: BraxBy Janie Crouch A target is on their backs A skilled security expert and bodyguard, Brax Patterson is ready for anything…except unexpected custody of his reckless half-brother’s baby boy. Someone will kill to take the young boy—and silence his resourceful new nanny, Tessa Mahoney. With her help, Brax is breaking all the rules to keep them safe. But will his and Tessa’s shattering secrets prove too lethal to survive?