It's late night in Vegas, and I swiped right on the wrong guy. My once-promising espionage career's in a ditch, my love life's on life support, and I've just been stood up by bleached blond Johnny "the lounge lizard" Cisnero. I'm getting over it, though, because Mr. Tall, Dark and Delicious has sauntered up to me at the bar and is plying me with stupid-expensive drinks. Either my luck is looking up or something shady is about to go down. Is the hottest first date of my life a desert miracle or one more bad choice? Baby It's Hot Outside is the prequel short story for the Agents of HEAT series, lighthearted romantic suspense with a shot of action & adventure, a dash of snark, and a twist of fun. You won't want to miss a minute of these exciting new romances about smokin' hot, off-the-books secret agents who work hard and play harder. Previously published as Baby It's Hot Outside by Nancy Yeager.

He’s my one weakness, and my last hope. Now my ex-partner from HEAT wants to bring me in from the cold. Three months ago, I was expelled from the off-the-books spy agency HEAT for insubordination. Among other things. Now I’d do anything to get back in the game. Anything except work with Derek Wilder again. But when my tall, dark, and diabolical ex-partner offers me a chance to rejoin the agency, turns out I’ll even do that. We’re no longer partners, but at least we’re on the same team, taking down the major players in a weapons smuggling cartel. Dealing with international thugs might be the easy part of my job, though, because my ex is hiding something from me. Something big. In my business, we’re good at keeping secrets, but I’m going to uncover all of his. Because one thing Derek can’t hide is that he wants me as much as I want him. And two can play this smokin' hot spy game.

He’s the one man I cannot fall for, and the only man I want. Now my kryptonite is in the inner sanctum of HEAT. As an elite sharpshooter, I was one of the Army’s most valuable weapons. But as a civilian and a new recruit in the off-the-books spy agency HEAT, I have a lot to prove. Which is why when sexy playboy Chase Wilder bungles my first solo mission, he moves into the top five on my personal enemies list. But when his new business associate turns out to be my number one enemy and HEAT’s most wanted, I’m stuck with Chase as my temporary partner. We’re undercover in an organization of mercenary spies who will do anything for the highest bidder. Taking down the bad guys is only one of my problems, though, because I’m being pulled into Chase’s orbit and some days I don’t even know if I want to break free. In the world of espionage, we keep our enemies close, but I need to keep Chase as far away as possible. Because every time we’re alone together, my heart overrules my head, which is one risk I can’t take. And if our jacked-up hearts start calling the shots, someone will get killed. The Agents of HEAT series is perfect for readers who like Killing Eve, Alias, and Nikita.

He was in the wrong place at the right time and saved her. Now he’s hellbent on protecting her life, even if it ruins his. Samantha As the field doctor for the best team in the off-the-books spy agency HEAT, I’m a healer, not a fighter. But when enemy agents ambush me, I’m left battling for my life. My one hope for surviving is the former Army Ranger my team sent to extract me.

When a beautiful woman literally falls into security specialist Evan Prescott’s arms, he vows to protect her. But when Dr. Samantha Bond claims to be a spy on the run from dangerous enemies, he realizes he might live to regret his decision...that is, if he lives through the week. This insta-love, action/adventure romance is an alternate point-of-view take on the early events in the Agents of HEAT romantic suspense novel Baby Heal the Pain .

In one reckless night, they crossed all the lines. Now what started as playing a game has turned into playing with fire, and everything could go up in flames. Tamela As HEAT’s resident good girl, I’ve earned my place at the spy agency by excelling in my field and following all the rules. But while working with my best friend to take down our most dangerous enemies, my forbidden crush on him intensifies beyond my control. One hot night in his bed releases my inner bad girl. And now I want to throw away the rule book for good. I'm playing a game I could lose, but I'm in too deep to save myself. Jason As HEAT’s resident bad boy, I’m known for doing whatever it takes to defeat an opponent, even when it means breaking the rules. While working on a case that pushes all my personal buttons, my feelings for my best friend turn into something deeper. One amazing night in her arms takes us to a point of no return. And now I want to destroy every boundary between us. I'm playing a game that could ruin me, but I'd give up everything to keep her. \\\* Don't miss this next installment of the Agents of HEAT series, protector romances about smokin' hot, off-the-books secret agents who work hard and play harder. Perfect series for readers who like Killing Eve, Alias, and Night Agent.

Intriguing, irreverent, and super-steamy!Telling her the truth could mean losing her forever.AshleeAs a journalist investigating my own unsolved kidnapping, I’m willing to risk anything to find the perpetrators. When I nearly blow my cover, a mysterious man rescues me, then warns me away from the story. I know I should be terrified of the dark forces at play, but something tells me I can trust this man. Soon, I only feel safe when I’m by his side.TJ Russo knows more about my kidnapping than he’s admitting, and I’m determined to drag the whole story out of him. The only problem is I’m falling for my sexy protector.And now I have to choose between learning the truth and staying in his life.TJSix months ago, my covert agency, HEAT, rescued Ashlee Armand from the crime syndicate The Carbonados. When the intrepid reporter shows up in the middle of another operation targeting the dangerous organization, I realize she’s in harm’s way again. To keep her out of a HEAT versus Carbonados showdown, I take her under my protection.When that ill-advised move puts her at more risk, it’s clear I have to send her away for her safety. But she isn’t the kind of woman to go quietly.And I don’t know how to let go of the smart, sexy woman who has captured my heart.\\\*Don't miss this next installment of the now complete Agents of HEAT series, protector romances about smokin' hot, off-the-books secret agents who work hard and play harder. Perfect series for readers who like Killing Eve, Alias, and Night Agent.