From the New York Times–bestselling author comes a romantic suspense novel about a man who can’t escape the sins of his past—or the woman who got away. Back from undercover work in the jungles of South America, CIA agent Jonah Slade has returned to discover that his former lover has been killed in cold blood, and her fifteen year-old-son has been kidnapped. And everything is tied to his very dangerous line of work . . . Years ago, Macie Blaine loved and lost Jonah to her sister Felicity, who eventually left him broken-hearted. Now, with her sister murdered and her nephew missing, he’s the only one she can go to for help. But Macie holds a secret that could turn Jonah’s whole life upside-down; a secret that could turn him away from her forever . . . With action that will thrill you and a romance that will leave you breathless, The Perfect Lie is “a frighteningly real story of suspense and true romance, [with] characters who will grab your heart” (RT Book Reviews).

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Sage’s ex-boyfriend was making plans to kill her and expected her to go along with it. He dogged her footsteps, sending his minions after her when she managed to get free. She stayed one step ahead, always knowing she could falter. She sought escape in The Wolves Den, where she met Caden. She wasn’t sure if she jumped out of the pan and into the fire, but she did know that Caden called to her on a deeper level. Caden never expected to have a mate. He didn’t think he was worthy enough until Sage walked in. He felt her the minute she crossed the barrier. Now he would do anything to keep her safe. All he needed to do was convince her to mate with him and get rid of the ex. Easy, right? 18 and over

Four romantic thrillers from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Jigsaw Files novels. The Chosen Reporter January De Lena believes the recent murders of homeless men in Washington, D.C., are all connected to a madman who calls himself “The Sinner.” In order to track him down, she teams up with homicide detective Benjamin North, but it will take more than a handsome cop to protect her when she finds herself in the killer’s path . . . Missing When Wes, a former POW struggling with PTSD, meets Ally in the mountains of West Virginia, it brings him back to life. But a neighbor is hiding a secret operation, and he’ll stop at nothing to keep Wes and Ally out of it—and to take Ally for his own. Sweet Baby Abandoned as a child and bounced from foster home to foster home, photojournalist Tory Lancaster has finally found someone to love in Brett Hooker, an investigator for the Oklahoma County DA’s Office. When a face from her past triggers a wave of unfamiliar memories, she’ll need Brett’s help if she hopes to learn the truth . . . The Perfect Lie CIA agent Jonah Slade has returned from undercover work in the jungles of South America to discover that his former lover has been killed in cold blood, her fifteen year-old-son has been kidnapped, and it’s all tied to his very dangerous line of work. To save the boy, he must face his past sins—and the woman he let get away.

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Love was forbidden; the only question left was would they die for a chance to touch paradise? Lazzar spent his long life doing what he was created to do, fighting the enemy. He expected to live and die that way until he saw her. One look into her eyes across a war-torn battlefield, and he knew he wanted to be more than a warrior who died for an unworthy cause. Every time Amira closed her eyes, all she could see was the male with eyes so bright they were stamped into her heart. Now they were on shore leave, and she was doing what she knew was forbidden, spending time with him. A night together would be overlooked, but falling in love was punishable by death. They knew it, but neither was strong enough to leave the other. After they dealt with the enemy coming after them, they would meet their fate hand in hand. #Prequel #Shortstory This book contains adult content; it is not recommended for readers under the age of 18