The Hot Zone

Series · 6 books · 2003-2010

By Debra Cowan

Books in series

Burning Love

2003

From the desk of Terra August: Investigating the death of former fire investigator Harris Vaughn—my mentor and friend—has been tough, especially since we'd had dinner together only hours before his murder. There are a lot of suspects, which means I'm forced to spend time with cynical Jack Spencer—oh, what a hardship!—a ruggedly handsome, by-the-book detective with sad eyes and a sexy smile he rarely shows while he's working on Harris' murder. Meanwhile, I'm tracking a serial arsonist. The really strange thing is, I've gotten flowers after every fire. Could my secret admirer be a killer...and could the man I've begun falling for be the next target?

Melting Point

2005

Melting Point by Debra Cowan released on May 31, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Wild Fire

2006

Battling a fire at a friend's house turns into a nightmare when firefighter Shelby Fox becomes the only witness to a murder. Unfortunately, a bad fall at the killer's hands leaves Shelby with traumatic amnesia and plunges her life into danger. Assigning himself as Shelby's personal protector is Detective Clay Jessup, her best friend and someone she always counted on. But as they work to find the murderer, a fierce desire begins to replace the simple friendship they once saw in each other's eyes. After all these years, could there finally be something more between them, or are they just flirting with danger?

The Private Bodyguard

2009

"Won't marriage interfere with your being dead?"Dr. Meredith Boren goes to her lake house to box up her past—a past that included her dead ex-fiancé, Gage Parrish. But in the middle of the night she finds the handsome fire investigator, very much alive, wounded and bleeding at her kitchen sink. Now as they search for a vengeful arsonist, Gage risks his life again to protect the woman he still loves. And although Meredith is tempted to give herself over, body and soul, it'll take more than Gage returning from the dead for her to trust him again....

The Vigilante Lover

2010

Her hottest fantasy in the flesh Firefighter Walker McClain was, hands-down, the sexiest, most affecting suspect that undercover investigator Jen Lawson had ever been assigned. But she hadn't come to Station Three to fall into bed with McClain. She was there to find out if he was a dangerous vigilante—the Payback Killer. Walker knew better than to get involved with his new SWAT partner. But she awakened feelings he thought had long since turned to ask after his wife's brutal murder. And as their attraction heated up, so did the killer's deadly plan. The question was, just how deep did Walker's obsession with justice go?

The Forbidden Bride

2010

"We have some unfinished business." Jilted. Betrayed. Hurt. Detective Robin Daly would never forget what being left at the altar felt like. Nor would she forget the part Nate Houston had played in it all. One word from him had caused everything to crumble: her wedding, her trust in men...and the respect she'd once had for him. A string of arson-murders brings fire marshal Nate Houston back to Presley, Oklahoma—and back into Robin's life. To end the crime spree, he and Robin must work together. But to handle the desire between them, they must settle the past....

Author

Debra Cowan

Author · 19 books

aka Debra S. Cowan, Debra Marshall A native Sooner, romance author Debra S. Cowan was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, and later moved to the Tulsa area. Like many writers, Debra made up stories in her head as a child. Her B.A. in English was obtained with the intention of following family tradition and becoming a school teacher, but after she wrote her first novel, there was no looking back. An avid history buff, Debra enjoys traveling. She has visited places as diverse as Europe and Honduras, where she and her husband served as part of a medical mission team. Debra still lives in Oklahoma with her husband. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and is the Past President of Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. Her writing has been called "fast-paced", "vivid", "emotionally satisfying", and distinguished by "strong, compelling characters". Romantic Times Magazine says, "Her stories have the charm, tenderness and sensuality that captivate and enchant." Affaire de Coeur predicts, "Cowan shows the beautiful promise of a rising star." And The Literary Times urges, "Treat yourself to a novel by Debra Cowan. You'll be glad you did."