AGENT: JEB TANNER MISSION: TO PROTECT A LADY Jeb was used to tough assignments, but this latest would be the biggest challenge of his career. The prey: a ruthless murderer—and his ex-best friend. The bait: pretty Nicole Callison—the killer's sister. Jeb knew Nicole would never turn away her own brother, so he renewed their old ties... and waited. But the once-gawky teenager had grown into a seductive—yet too trusting—woman. And Jeb was powerless to resist the passion that quickly flared between them. But would her love turn to ashes when she discovered the bitter truth-that he could take her brother dead or alive? MEN OF THE BLACK WATCH: Jeb, Mitch and Matthew ...sworn to live—and love—by a code of honor.

Mitch Ryan knew the streets of New Orleans better than a beat-up alley cat, so it made sense for Katherine Rivard to beg him to rescue her missing sister. Yes, he'd fled that town—and his past—years ago, and didn't want to return. But just one look at high-class Katherine made it impossible to tell her no .... Because Katherine had gotten under his skin, and when hot Southern nights together led to white-hot kisses, Mitch knew he couldn't rest until the case was solved. Because Katherine wouldn't be his until it was ....

KIDNAPPED! An enigmatic stranger had claimed Patience O'Hara as his woman, protecting her from the gang that had taken her hostage. Now she had to pretend to be his lover, or face harm at the hands of a group of lawless drifters. But something about her rescuer made him different from the rest—he just didn't act like an outlaw. Abducting Patience hadn't been part of secret agent Matthew Winter Sky's mission, but she'd gotten herself into trouble, and he couldn't just let her suffer. But now he had to choose: Would he complete his dangerous mission, or escape with the beautiful woman he'd sworn to defend with his life? MEN OF THE BLACK WATCH: Jeb, Mitch and Matthew ...sworn to live—and love—by a code of honor.

HIS NAME: Rafe Courtenay HIS CHALLENGE: To rescue a kidnapped child HIS ACCOMPLICE: Beguiling Valentina O'Hara THEIR DESTINATION: A remote canyon where danger will merge with desire. When Rafe Courtenay is on a mission, nothing stands in his way. Not scorching heat and rugged terrain. Not a tempting female whose tormented nightmares shatter the still desert nights. But Rafe, who has never truly needed anyone, needs Valentina O'Hara. And though the legendary markswoman inhabits a man's perilous world, Rafe intends to win her trust—and love—by treating her like a real woman.

THE LONER Brooding Ty O'Hara was not looking forward to being saddled with a mysterious, alluring woman as a houseguest at his isolated Montana ranch. But Ty could sense Black Watch agent Merrill Santiago needed healing and comfort... and much more. THE LADY Hoping to drive away the painful demons of her past, Merrill retreated to Ty's ranch for a winter of peace and quiet—only to discover the most dangerous man she'd ever met. Because she was falling for a man who threatened to tear down her protective walls....

Secret agent lover on desperate mission. Object: Anything but marriage! LEAN. MEAN. DANGEROUS. His reputation spoke for itself. Ruthlessly dedicated to his covert unit, secret agent Kieran O'Hara lived and breathed the Black Watch. His latest mission pitted him against a crafty killer... and the prime suspect's beautiful sister. For the first time in his career, Kieran's instincts as a man overwhelmed his lawman's control... and he claimed Beau Anna Cahill as his lover. But would this innocent remain in his bed once she learned his secret agenda? And would she take the protection he ardently offered when she became the killer's next target?

LADY OF THE NIGHT The seductive melody on the night air had caught Devlin O'Hara's attention, and the hauntingly beautiful woman who created the music captured his heart. Devlin didn't know if Kate Gallagher was sinner or saint—what he did know was that he wanted to claim her for himself.... Kate, struggling with her own loss, was wary of the handsome O'Hara, who had trespassed into her sanctuary. Now the explosive emotions he stirred inside her warred with her instinct to protect her heart. But nothing had prepared Kate for the searing passion that awaited in Devlin's powerful embrace....