Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat. It's been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton's case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny's boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny's life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother's enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton's bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he'll have to face Hitler's ruthless submarines. But the longer he's on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .

Who left a baby on the cowboy’s doorstep? The Coltons of Red Ridge continues! A note says the infant left on ranch foreman Anders Colton’s porch is a Colton. His baby? The beautiful rookie officer who investigates is set on proving herself as a cop, but when their lives are threatened, Elle Gage moves in to protect the baby. Suddenly the lone wolf is thinking family and must uncover little Bonnie’s parentage before it’s too late.

A brokenhearted cowboy finds his second chance with a single mom under siege in the newest Coltons of Texas romance! Being rich and powerful didn't save T. C. Colton from painful betrayal. His beloved Jolie Peters walked out on him for cold, hard cash offered by his controlling mother…or so he believed at the time. Now, with a killer hunting down her young daughter—a witness to a murder—Jolie turns to T.C. to keep them safe. But trusting her again isn't easy for T.C. at first…although their attraction is still hotter than a Texas summer and he's crazy about little Emma. For a short time in a remote cabin hideout, T.C., Jolie and Emma feel like family, until the killer closes in, threatening every dream they're building together…

Hunting down a stalker... With an imprisoned serial killer for a father, rancher Ethan Colton never planned on continuing the tainted family name. But six months after a night of passion with a woman from his past, Ethan discovers he’s about to be a dad.

He risked his life for his country… Now he’s putting his heart on the line for love Carly Colton doesn’t know whether to be elated that Micha Harrison is still alive or furious that it took him two years to let her know. Profound grief once tore Carly’s life apart and now she’s finally moving on. But the wounded warrior is determined to win her back…and to protect her from the deadly stalker threatening her life. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Colton 911: Chicago series: Book 1: Colton 911: The Secret Network by Marie Ferrarella Book 2: Colton 911: Unlikely Alibi by Lisa Childs Book 3: Colton 911: Undercover Heat by Anna J. Stewart Book 4: Colton 911: Soldier’s Return by Karen Whiddon Book 5: Colton 911: Hidden Target by Colleen Thompson

In the latest The Coltons of Shadow Creek romance, a billionaire and his expectant bride put their lives on the line! Single, pregnant and nearly bankrupt, Halle Ford makes a deal with a sexy Scottish devil. She'll marry billionaire Alastair Buchanan for the sake of their baby – conceived after one night of passion – and to save her beloved Bluewood Ranch. They plan to divorce after one year, but their blossoming love might just surprise them! But no sooner do they say 'I do' than their very livelihoods are threatened. Someone begins sabotaging Halle's ranch, while Alastair's whiskey empire comes under siege. Drawn together by passion and danger, can the newlyweds protect the family they've both come to cherish?

Undercover agent Jake Pierson figures one romantic dinner will get never-been-kissed librarian Mary Walsh to tell him everything she knows about her late father's criminal activities. But the more Mary talks, the more Jake wants to shut her up with kisses. Because he's falling for his own too-trusting target—and there isn't a damn thing he can do about it. Well, maybe one thing… With her shiny new lease on life, Mary has become wiser about a lot of things. For one, she can spot a liar a mile away. She knows her gorgeous new boyfriend is hiding something. And she has a sneaking suspicion those secrets will get them both killed unless he trusts her with the truth.