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.

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

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.

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.

Ex-special ops legend Dane Blaise is desperate to recruit Shana George to partner with him, but he'd never let her know it. She's too gorgeous, too smart and too much like him. But there's something indefinable about her that gets to him. She has impressive skills and if he’s honest, she keeps him in his place. Most of all, Dane wants to keep Shana on the island because he can't get past his insane longing for her. With the lure of money and a laid-back lifestyle, Shana quit Scotland Yard to partner with Dane. Let's face it, she made her choice with her gut--or more accurately her heart--rather than her brains. She and Dane may be good partners in crime-fighting, but they are all wrong for each other in every other way.. He's soulless and lost and likely has more emotional wounds from his past than the bullet and knife scars scorching his body can show. But she's crazy. About him. Headquartered in Dane's beach shack, Beachcomber Investigations specializes in impossible odds and last ditch efforts. Their first assignment is to protect Dane's old special ops buddy, Acer from a sniper. They need to find whoever paid the sniper before he takes another shot and doesn't miss. Dane and Shana need to be on top of their game to keep Acer alive, and not on top of each other. But each of them is secretly worried whether it's possible to ignore their attraction-distraction,. And worried about what will happen if it’s not. What readers are saying: " I had to drink a lot of coffee to finish in one evening, I can't wait to get started on the next [book]. Stephanie Queen has captured my attention and won't let go!"--Linda Thompson, Host of TheAuthorsShow "You won’t just fall in love with and be captivated by Dane and Shana, you will be just as drawn to the rest of their unruly gang of players as well. I am looking forward to getting my hands on the next books in the series."--Amazon Reviewer "I was up all hours of the night until I finished it. And I can hardly wait to see where Beachcomber Investigations ends up next"--Amazon Reviewer "I can't wait to read more about Shana, Dane and Cap. This is one of the best books I have read in a very long time. Stephanie Queen keeps the reader enticed through the whole book!"--Amazon Reviewer This is the first in an ongoing romantic detective series, compared to the TV series Moonlighting for the chemistry between the PI partners. If you love intense action and sizzling sensual tension mixed with witty banter, this is your series!

Dane Blaise has managed to keep the punishingly gorgeous Shana George for his partner, but he's walking the line with her as a lover. Will he be able to maintain his emotional distance? His cool head when they run into trouble and her life is on the line? Together Dane & Shana 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. She 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"--Goodreads 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"--Goodreads 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."--Goodreads Reviewer This 800+ page box set is the second set containing books 6-10 of the Beachcomber Investigations romantic thriller series plus two bonus novellas. If you love intense action and sizzling sensual tension mixed with witty banter, this is your series.