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Madam, Will You Talk? Mary Stewart HarperTorch, Reprint 2003 Romantic Suspense Much of a strange and tragic drama of revenge, lust, fear, and death has already been played by the time Charity Selborne arrives at a plush resort in the South of France. But by befriending a terrified boy and catching the attention of his enigmatic, possibly murderous father, Charity has inadvertently placed herself center stage. “Madam, Will You Talk? remains one of my all-time favorite romances.” – Rike Horstmann, All About Romance …full review Available at Amazon

Hunt Her Down (Bullet Catchers) Roxanne St. Claire Pocket Star, 2009 Romantic suspense Fourteen years ago, undercover FBI agent Dan Gallagher watched his lover, Maggie Varcek, flee into the Miami night as gunfire exploded around them. Now a Bullet Catcher, Dan has learned that drug lord Ramon Jimenez is out of prison after the FBI bust Maggie unwittingly aided, and is looking for revenge. Determined to protect the woman who still haunts his memory, Dan tracks Maggie down, undercover once again -- until his identity is stunningly blown. Read more about this book. . . Recommended Read from CK2S Kwips and Kritiques “Hunt Her Down is a non-stop, breathtaking, nail-biting ride of pure adventure and second chance romance.” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full review Available at Amazon

Pitch Black: A Black CATs Novel Leslie Parrish Signet, 2009 Romantic suspense Former profiler Alec Lambert would give anything to catch The Professor, a serial killer who lures his victims with Internet scams. Now working with reclusive scam expert Samantha Dalton, he finally has his chance. But as they draw ever closer to discovering The Professor's identity and stopping his murderous rampage, they realize Sam is the psychotic killer's new obsession-and possibly his next target... “If I had to sum up Pitch Black with a single phrase, it would be this: really, really good.” – Katie Mack, All About Romance …full review Available at Amazon

Deadly Secrets Leeann Burke Lachesis Publishing, 2008 Romantic Suspense PHILIPPE LAFRANCE is a well known reclusive writer whose life is suddenly thrown upside down. The grandfather he never knew existed dies. Throughout his own investigation, Philippe learns that his family has kept secrets from him, deep, ugly secrets. A killer is murdering the men in his family. First his father then his grandfather have succumbed at the hands of another. This murderer is trying his utmost to keep secrets buried. Bereft, Roxanne St-Clair is left to manage a restaurant when the only person who ever mattered to her, her foster parent and mentor, is murdered. She puts her life on hold to find his killer and bring him to justice. Read more about this book. . . “ This book definitely has all the elements of a great who-done-it, intrigue, suspense, murder, lies, and suspicions.” – Matilda, Coffee Time Romance …full review Available at Amazon

Evil Without a Face Jordan Dane Avon, 2009 Romantic Suspense Haunted and obsessed . . . She sleeps with a Colt Python in her nightstand and her senses on alert—Jessica Beckett isn't taking any chances. Hiding a chilling secret, living in a world of snitches and felons, good cops and bad dreams, Jessica is a bounty hunter who brings lowlifes to justice. But not even she can imagine what she'll face when she tracks an online predator who has abducted a naïve teenage girl.  Read more about this book. . . "It reads like a thriller- which is part of the story - but when the characters come to life between the pages you see a different side - the side of sexual attraction for some of them. I loved this book..." -- Theresa, A Romance Review  full review...

Divorced, Desperate and Dating Christie Craig Love Spell, 2008 Romantic Mystery GOOD COP Sue Finley murdered people…on paper. As a mystery writer, she knew all the angles, who did what and why. The only thing she couldn’t explain was…well, men. Dating was like diving into a box of chocolates: sometimes the sweetest-looking specimens were candy-coated poison.... BAD BOY Raised in foster homes, Jason swore never to need anyone as much as the parents who’d abandoned him. ...But when Sue Finley started getting death threats, all bets were off. The blonde spitfire was everything he’d ever wanted—and she needed him. "Divorced, Desperate and Dating is an absolutely superb romance....The characters grab you but the suspense will keep you turning pages." -- Nicole, Manic Readers ...full review

A Veiled Deception Annette Blair Berkley, 2009 Mystery/Suspense The right dress can be magic; the wrong one—murder! From the national bestselling author of Sensation’s Witch series comes the new Vintage Magic mystery series, featuring Madeira Cutler. While opening her own vintage clothing shop, Maddie must clear her family’s name when her sister’s wedding festivities hit a snag: murder. Read more about this book. . . Recommended Read from Fallen Angel Reviews "[Annette Blair]  has more than done it again; she has surpassed her other books of which I am a huge fan!" -- Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review

Dead Drop (Incognito Series Book 4) Karen Wiesner Whiskey Creek Press, 2007 Suspense Roan Emory, Network operative, was inducted against his will. Parris 'Perry' L'Engle, an FBI agent and the only woman he ever loved, has never been convinced that the car accident that took Daniel Sands' life was legitimate.  Read more about this book. . .

To Protect A Princess Gail Barrett Silhouette, 2008 Suspense Logan Burke was no hero... But Roma princess Dara Adams--the sole survivor of her royal family--needed the legendary guide to help her restore an ancient artifact to her people. Instead she found this enigmatic half-Gypsy with desire smoldering in his eyes and a secret sorrow in his soul. Logan had vowed never again to take a woman across the treacherous mountain terrain. But with a sniper on Dara's trail, the sexy loner had no choice but to sweep her from harm's way. As they went in search of a hidden Inca city, they journeyed deeper into the heart of danger--and discovered a passion that could be their undoing.... Read more about this book. . . "...Extraordinary...." -- Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance ...full review

Right Here, Right Now HelenKay Dimon Brava, 2008 Contemporary Suspense, R For Gabby Pearson, being dumped in public before the dessert course has to be the lowest of the low--especially when it's the old, "It's not you, it's me" speech. Honestly, how about something original: "I have five minutes to live" (very possible); "It's not you, it's the voices in my head" (thanks for the warning); or "I am such a powerful sexual being I could put you into a coma with one kiss" (wishful thinking). Not that Gabby would ever know since Reed Larkin never bothered to take her to bed.  Read more about this book. . .

Unlawful Contact Pamela Clare Berkley, 2008 Suspense, R Hot When a young woman disappears, journalist Sophie Alton investigates and is led to the woman's brother, a convicted killer who is running from the law. Together, they follow a dangerous path toward the truth-and unforgettable passion. Read more about this book. . .

Dark and Dangerous Jeanne Adams Zebra, 2008 Suspense "I could not wait to get my hands on this book! Two of my friends were each reading this novel and sharing with me how very much they were enjoying it! Finally, I had a copy! From the turn of the first page the story grabbed my full attention and did not let go, I was immediately hooked. The characters intertwine beautifully with the story line; delivering edge-of-your-seat suspense, and an endearing love story." -- Dottie Ward, Amazon Reviewer  Read more about this book. . . "...filled with action..." -- Theresa, A Romance Review ...full review

Trial by Fire Jo Davis Signet Eclipse, 2008 Suspense, R Don't get burned... Lieutenant Howard “Six- Pack” Paxton loves three things: being a firefighter, riding his Harley, and his bachelorhood. That is, until the curvaceous Kat McKenna falls into his arms at the scene of a fire—and melts the six-foot-six tower of bronze muscle… Read more about this book. . . "...captured my heart..." -- Billie Jo, Romance Junkies ...full review

Silencing Sarah M.L. Cordle Resplendence Publishing, 2008 Suspense, R After his wife's suicide and the suspicious drowning death of a young local girl, Sarah Chambers, Will McGomery wants nothing more than to be left alone….But when a nosy, beautiful author shows up on his land claiming it as her own, Will knows that his quiet existence is at an end....Madison Owens wades into a quagmire of painful secrets, where no one is above suspicion and betrayal lies around every corner. Madison will now invest everything, her heart and her life, in her quest to silence Sarah. Read more about this book. . . "...kept me on the edge of my seat." -- Regina, Coffee Time Romance …full review

Weddings Can be Murder Christie Craig Love Spell, 2008 Suspense "It's that funny…." -- Jody Payne …full review Five Stars Romance Junkies

Dangerous Secrets Lisa Marie Rice Avon Red, 2008 Suspense, R Small-town librarian Charity Prewitt never dreamed she'd meet and fall in love with a man like Nicholas Ames. The handsome, rich, charming, sexy-as-hell millionaire blew into tiny Parker's Ridge, Vermont, and immediately rocked her world….But Nick Ames is not who he claims to be. In truth, he is Nicholas Ireland—the one they call "Iceman." A former Delta Force operator, now a high-level undercover agent, he will do whatever his government asks of him—lie, seduce, betray . . . even kill, if necessary—for the sake of the mission. And this time his mission is Charity Prewitt. Read more about this book. . . "...to be relished and enjoyed. " -- Jolie Dreyson, Romance Junkies …full review

Lillian's Love Laura Marie Henion Lachesis Publishing, 2008 Suspense "This book was great! I couldn't put it down. This is the first novel I read by Laura Marie Henion, but it definitely won't be the last." -- Mary Camilleri …full review "...I was glued to every page." -- Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance …full review

Seducing the Mercenary Loreth Anne White Silhouette, 2007 Romantic Suspense To the world, Jean-Charles Laroque was a tyrannical ruler--a powerful mercenary driven by greed. But was he threatening enough to assassinate? Making that assessment was profiler Emily Carlin, a woman whose professionalism masked her phobia of being dominated by an alpha male. A male like Laroque.  Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Romantic Times

Hot Stuff Flo Fitzpatrick Zebra, 2005 Suspense Tempe Walsh is fluent in ten languages- and she can't say no to adventure. Next stop: India! Her mission: find the priceless -and mysterious- statue known as Shiva's Diva. Her man: Briggan O'Brien, a sexy Irishman on the run from the Mumbai Mob. Brig has a strange way of doing business... Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Romantic Times