AMELIA If I could choose one person in Denver to tattoo anything they wanted on me it would be Beckett Banks, owner of Banks Ink.. So, when my best friend and coworker has the in for an appointment, I don't hesitate to go and be her emotional support. Did I have an ulterior motive? Yeah, a little, but my friend is still my first priority. Beckett may be hotter than any guy I've ever met, but he's kind of a dick, which is all the more obvious considering how nice everyone else in the shop is. Nice and maybe a little flirty. I may have been stalking Beckett's social media for a while, but that doesn't mean I'll allow a guy to be a dick to me. Not again. He may have apologized, but I can hold a grudge and I'm not going to let my heart get stomped all over. I learned my lesson and now I know how to protect myself. I guess I'll have to work harder at that now that his friends are conspiring to get us in the same room together. If only he didn't look so sincere when he apologizes for his behavior, I would have a better chance of keeping my promise to myself and not give my heart away to the talented, sexy and tattooed Beckett Banks. BECKETT The day I meet Amelia started out awful, but when I heard her laugh outside my shop, I knew in that moment that she's the one for me. I shouldn't have let my past get the better of me. My ex may have been a cheater, but that doesn't mean that Amelia will be too. She's gorgeous and sweet, kind and thoughtful. Still, she was flirting with two of my best friends; well, I think she was flirting and it brought up all doubts and fears. I was a dick to her and there's no excuse for that. I tried to make it right, but she doesn't owe me anything and she doesn't have to accept my apology. I know I need to work harder to make it right with her. I'm lucky I have some of the best friends a guy can have and they can't stand seeing me being a moody, grumpy bastard. I only need a chance and I know that I can make it up to her and get her to see how sorry I am. Good thing my friends are making sure I get that chance. Now I can make her mine because I knew the moment I saw her that she was always meant to be mine. She's perfect for me, she's perfect for our rag tag family. She's home. I'll always protect my home, no matter what. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn't necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story is safe, no cheating, guaranteed HEA. Warning: This story does contain casual cannabis use, but not to worry, they live in a legalized state and are responsible members of society.** Chronological reading order: Protecting His Home (Banks Ink. Book 1) Accepting His Home (Banks Ink. Book 2) Yearning for His Home (Banks Ink. Book 3) Once Upon His Star (Suburban Outcasts, Book 1) Securing His Family (Higgins Security Book 1) Picturing Their Home (Banks Ink. Book 4) Catching His Falling Star (Suburban Outcasts Book 2)

Can a lawman keep a key witness and their unborn child out of harm’s way? When her safe house is breached and hit men are gunning for her, Maisy Daniels flees to the man who is her only refuge. Blaze Winchester’s not just the detective who investigated the murder of Maisy’s twin sister. He’s the father of her soon-to-be-born child. Can Blaze stop the killer hell-bent on keeping Maisy from testifying and safeguard the two lives most precious to the determined lawman? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Heartland Heroes Book 1: SVU Surveillance Book 2: Protecting His Witness

The higher the stakes The greater the cost Gentle Persuasion by New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala Hard-edged Detective Cole Brownfield was wary the minute Debbie Randall walked back into his life. He’d faced stakeouts and drug busts without fear, yet this woman had single-handedly sent him running for cover. But when Debbie was caught in the crossfire of his dangerous job, his worst fears were realized, and he’d do anything to keep this woman safe… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Threat to His Family by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen Deputy Owen Slater is terrified when an intruder breaks into his home and he can’t find his infant daughter. Luckily his ranch manager is keeping her safe, leading him to realize Laney Martin is more than she seems. For the professional investigator, this case is extremely personal, and it leads right to Owen’s family. To get to the truth, they’ll need to work together—and share secrets they buried long ago. Previously published as Gentle Persuasion and A Threat to His Family

After her brother's life of crime is brought to a sudden end, twenty-two-year-old Kara Jennings fears she may be the next target of the men who killed him. It comes as a shock, however, when she is taken captive by a mysterious man who promises to keep her safe but quickly demonstrates that he will not hesitate to punish her in any way he sees fit if she disobeys him. Devin Stringer is certain there is something important that Kara is refusing to share with him--something related to her brother's death--and he is fully prepared to be as firm as necessary to get her to tell him the truth, even if that means stripping her bare, spanking her soundly, and keeping her caged like a pet. Despite her shame at being made to kneel naked at her captor's feet, eat from his hand, and surrender her body to him completely, Devin's dominance leaves Kara helplessly aroused and yearning for him to master her even more thoroughly. When he brings her to the edge of an intense climax only to leave her desperate and wanting, her need for him to claim her properly compels Kara to confess the secret her brother shared with her before his death. But will that information help Devin protect his beautiful pet or will it ultimately put her in greater danger? Publisher's Note: Protecting His Pet is a stand-alone book which is the first entry in the Owned and Protected series. It includes spankings, sexual scenes, extensive pet play, elements of BDSM, and more. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

Everyone wants a home that is beautiful and clutter free. But most of us are unsure how to get there without breaking the bank. Popular interior designer Shannon Acheson takes the guesswork out of creating a lovely home. Home Made Lovely is a mind-set: decorating should be about those who live there, rather than making your home into a magazine-worthy spread. Shannon walks you through how to · decorate in a way that suits your family's real life · declutter in seven simple steps · perform a house blessing to dedicate your home to God · be thankful for your current home and what you already have · brush up on hospitality with more than 20 actionable ideas that will make anyone feel welcome and loved in your home In Home Made Lovely, Shannon meets you right where you are on your home-decorating journey, helping you share the peace of Christ with family members and guests.

Tragedy brought them together All Alex wanted was to be left alone on his new ranch so he could have a second chance with his daughter, Hallie—to make a better life for them, far away from the city and the senseless shooting that had changed everything. But he can’t turn his back on his neighbor Caitlin Kramer, a woman struggling to recover from her own shattered past. It hardly seems possible that any good can come from so much bad. But for Hallie and for themselves, Alex and Caitlin have to try.