Ex-special ops legend Dane Blaise doesn't like missions involving babies. In his experience, they always end bad. Really bad. Dark and dangerous Dane and shamelessly sexy Shana team up like oil & water on a mission to save a baby while they wage a personal war of love & hate between them. When Father Donahue hands Shana a baby, the mission is to find the baby's mother. The ex-Scotland Yard detective can't resist taking the case, but she needs to convince Dane to help her. Because he can't resist Shana, he agrees, but he'll only go so far. Once they discover that the priest dragged them into the tip of an iceberg full of trouble with an ex-Russian KGB operative turned-criminal and his comrades involved in a baby farm, things look bad. Really bad. To keep Dane on the mission, Shana will need to uncover the secret of the terrible baby case from his past. Can Shana convince Dane to put aside his fears to save this baby--and save their partnership too? What Readers Are Saying: " thrilling compelling and most enjoyable."--Amazon Reviewer "J.D. Robb meets Harlequin Romances in a great way"--Amazon Reviewer If you love intense action and sizzling sensual tension mixed with witty banter, you'll love this book.

Dane never wanted a partner, especially not one like Shana George. She was trouble in a killer body with an attitude to match. And she was far too much like him. Except he was broken. His soul had been irreparably damaged by a life of fighting causes against punishing odds. Shana was fresh and full of piss and vinegar, but with too many soft curves for him to ignore. Together they fight each other while they fight their assigned battles against underworld badasses. The governor sends them on occasional missions and in between they help keep mischief at bay on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Shana doesn't know why she stays with Dane and he knows he's bad for her. But they can't seem to let each other go. How long can this go on? Will they stay together or fall apart? What readers are saying: "Dane and Shana... will captivate and seduce you, all the while unraveling mysteries, uncovering clues, outsmarting the bad guys"--Amazon Reviewer "Shana and Dane were the main characters in this book series and let me tell you they had some sizzling chemistry that kept you reading until the last page"--Amazon Reviewer "I was thrilled to do a search and find that there is so much more for Beachcombers Investigations and can't wait to read all of them...I would love to see this as a series on tv, I think it would be big hit."--Amazon Reviewer This 900+ page box set includes the first five novels of the Beachcomber Investigations romantic detective series plus two bonus novellas. If you love intense action and sizzling sensual tension mixed with witty banter, this is your series.

From New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards comes a thrilling new novel of suspense and steamy seaside sensuality set in North Carolina's Outer Banks, where a serial killer combs the beaches filled with beautiful female tourists for his next victim. Christy Petrino hadn't planned on a vacation on Ocracoke Island, but when she learns her fiancé and boss, suave Michael DePalma, is a "made man" and the Philadelphia law firm where she works is a front for the mob, she breaks her engagement and quits her job. But no one walks away from the DePalma family business so easily. Only if she delivers a locked briefcase to a motel on Ocracoke Island will she—and her mother and sisters—be free. But after clandestinely making her drop-off late at night, Christy suspects she is being followed on the moonlit beach—and unwittingly runs into a new kind of terror. Now a witness at the center of a homicide investigation, Christy learns the police are hunting a serial killer they refer to as the "Beachcomber" because beautiful young women—women who, in fact, resemble her—have disappeared recently while vacationing at nearby beach communities. Christy doesn't know whom to fear more—a serial killer who believes she might be able to identify him, or the DePalma family, whose tentacles she can't seem to escape. Only when she's with Luke Rand, her big surfer-dude next-door neighbor, does she feel safe. But with Luke's asking so many questions about her ex-fiancé and his showing up almost too conveniently whenever danger strikes, she can't help but wonder if his interest in her is due to more than sexual attraction. Can she trust this handsome stranger to help her survive a hot and deadly summer? Karen Robards creates a tour de force of passion and suspense in this scintillating page-turner, the quintessential summertime read.

The Complete 12 Book Romantic Thriller Series Plus Bonus Novellas! Sparks fly as special ops agent Dane Blaise and Scotland Yard detective Shana George team up to solve crimes on Martha’s Vineyard! A must-read boxed set of riveting romantic suspense. Ex-special ops legend Dane Blaise is a very paranoid beachcomber. He takes his violence with a cup of zen and a shot of tequila. Until ex-Scotland Yard detective Shana George intrudes on his island. Now there's a slip in his swagger and a sliver of hope wedged in his cynicism. The kind of vulnerability that could get a man--or woman--killed. Is their partnership in Martha's Vineyard's only PI agency a mistake? Maybe. Maybe not... If you love intense action and sizzling sensual tension mixed with witty banter, this is your series.

The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world. Featuring sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more, The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying any of the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Covering the Pacific Northwest’s most common shoreline-dwelling flora and fauna, the guide gives in each entry a detailed description of appearance and habitat accompanied by colour photos for easy identification of any creature you might encounter as you explore your local beach. This guide also provides simple but essential information on tides and the various habitats within the intertidal zones, to assist beachcombers in exploring safely with minimal ecological impact. Thoroughly updated and packed with handy and accessible information, this guide belongs in the beach bag or backpack of any avid naturalist, amateur beachcomber or adventurous family.

A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that “inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore” (Providence Journal). The Beachcomber’s Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own beach discoveries. A handy resource section offers tips on how to prepare before setting out on a shoreline adventure, from the beachcomber’s commandments to must-have items for every beachcombing toolkit and advice on preserving shells. Awash with information and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is an essential companion for all who love the ocean’s shore, asbreezy, inviting, and delightful as a day at the beach. “Loaded with interesting information, charming anecdotes, and useful hints.” —Dr. David L. Pawson, Emeritus Senior Scientist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Ex-special ops legend Dane Blaise takes on a new partner for a kidnapping case, gorgeous Scotland Yard detective Shana George. Mistake? Maybe. Dane Blaise When he walks by you, you feel the heat of his energy and then you turn your head and meet his intense eyes. If you're a woman, you shiver with anticipation. If you're an enemy of any kind, you shiver with fear. Because you know he’s the kind of man who would lay down his life for the woman he loves. He’s a protector, the kind of man who would have been a swashbuckler with in the days of pirates, or a knight in shining armor in the days of castles and kings. Now, seemingly invincible and legendary, he leads the life of a loner mercenary. Unimpressed and un-phased by most, the last thing Dane needs or wants is a partner … Shana George. Shana is who every woman wants to be, strong and knock-out gorgeous, a wonder woman style crusader—protector of the helpless and fighter for justice. Working in law enforcement for Scotland Yard, she’s a match for any man with her confidence and skill—and long ago stopped looking for that man who would inspire her to lay everything on the line for him. Will Dane be that man? Will Shana be a match for the legendary Dane Blaise? The fireworks between them could get them killed before they have a chance to find the missing heiress and whoever is behind her kidnapping. And they need to find her alive before they let their relationship compromise everything. Or is it too late? Read book 1 of the thrilling and intense Beachcomber Investigations romantic detective series to see how it all started. Here's what readers are saying: "This is a magnificent introduction to what promises to be an' in-your-face' detective series! Ms. George and Mr. Blaise are reminiscent of Sam and Diane of "Cheers" fame. Lots of action! Would make a terrific TV series!!"--Amazon Reviewer "This was a book you don't want to put down! A contemporary type romance with unexpected twists and turns. A book I will keep and reread again."--Amazon Reviewer "I loved this book. Well written with great characters, loved Shana and Dane."--Amazon Reviewer