Favel Farrington meets Roc Pendorric on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Capri, where she was raised and lives with her father. Roc sweeps her off her feet, taking her from her home by an emerald sea to the ancient family home of the Pendorrics, in Cornwall. His sister and her family await them with open arms, welcoming young Favel. She is the much anticipated Bride of Pendorric, a name that amuses and flatters her. The castle is beautiful in its way, but the atmosphere is foreboding. Roc's twin nieces begin watching her carefully; even the stones in the courtyard seem to have eyes. On the walls hang portraits of two other Brides of Pendorric—one of them Roc's mother—who died both young and tragically. Favel's fear increases as Roc seems to be growing more and more distant. Has her courtship and marriage been just a deception? Soon Favel can no longer dismiss as accidents the strange things happening to her. Someone is trying to kill her and she must confront the very real dangers that surround her.

Queen of Hearts...the next installment in the Family Stone Romantic Suspense series featuring Shelley Stone (Jess's mom and Connor, Riley and Jack's stepmom) is a second chance at love romance. This 40,000 word novel features former Navy, Enrique "Bulletproof" Santana, and Shelley Stone and is set in Las Vegas.Ric Santana is in Las Vegas for his friend’s wedding and some much needed R & R. But the vacation turns awkward when he discovers his smoking hot one night stand is actually his pal’s stepmother. When Shelley’s life is threatened, Ric doesn’t hesitate to step into the role of bodyguard and protector. But as Ric grows closer to Shelley, he can’t help but wonder, can he save her life or will they be too late for love?Family Stone Romantic Suspense series:Stone Cold Heart:Jess Stone, former FBI sniper, always felt like the kid who looked in the candy store window but could never afford to go in. But on a humanitarian mission to aid an earthquake ravaged country, finally she finds a place where she fits, in Colin Davies' arms, and working for Global Humanitarian Relief, her big brother's company. But can the former SAS thaw Jess's stone cold heart?Carved in Stone:Connor Stone has always been odd man out in his family. Not the oldest, not the most charming, he'd had a lock on the youngest until another half-sibling came to live with them, so he raised hell in his youth. Con knows now the only way to redeem himself is with deeds, not words and sets out to prove once and for all he is worthy of the Stone family. When his older brother asks him to take care of business, Con finally will have redemption he craves. Except when Ava Sanchez, his brother's assistant, is threatened, he must choose between saving the girl or protecting his family. Will his choice bring him love or break his heart?Heart of Stone:Riley Stone is the handsome brother, the charming one. Everyone who meets him compares him to his father, which in his mind is not a compliment. But he's never met a woman he couldn't charm, until he meets Di, an acerbic, smart-mouthed, passionate activist who has no time for him or his charm. On the run, in the midst of danger, the blistering passion they share explodes. Can these two opposites find common ground, or will Di smash Riley's stone heart?Still the One:Jack Stone, former Navy SEAL, and oldest Stone sibling is determined to keep his family strong. Family is everything. So he starts Global Humanitarian Relief and Stone Consulting to do some good and keep his family together. But when he has to team up with his old flame, Bliss, on a missing persons case, an evil threatens him, his family and the one woman he could never forget and doesn't want to let go. Can these two former lovers put aside past hurts and heal their hearts?Jar of Hearts:Prickly Keisha Johnson has the hots for Shane Washington. But she’s not about to reveal her inner soft heart to the player pilot and open herself up to hurt, until a favor to their boss sends them undercover and under the covers. Can she trust his sensual attention or will he shatter her fragile heart?Cold As Stone: Nothing is ever set in STONE...Marine, John Pulaski, the surprise half-brother, takes a trial job at Stone Consulting with hopes of making it permanent. Given a mission to find two missing women, John will stop at nothing to uncover the secrets to their abduction. His stunning and driven partner is the only hitch in his plan.After a tragic incident two years ago, former FBI agent, Rissa Evans freezes at any sign of conflict, but she's bound and determined to overcome her personal obstacles to prove to her irresistably sexy and infuriating partner that she's got what it takes to solve the case. As John and Rissa dig deeper into the case, their unwanted attraction intensifies, taking them both by surprise.Can they let go of the scars of their past to discover what they're really looking for?

Carter Phillips has returned from multiple deployments, and he’s brought a few demons home with him. War has left him scarred, inside and out, and he’s counting on the peace and isolation of his family’s farm to keep his head screwed on straight. What he doesn’t bargain for is Amy Williams, the new horse trainer. She’s kinder than he deserves, tougher than he expects, with a hidden core of vulnerability that triggers his need to possess and protect her. Amy has finally pieced her life back together, after being forced to give up everything and assume a new identity. Now she’s safe, no longer the target of accusations and death threats—but she’s also alone. The only danger to her secrets and her celibacy is Carter Phillips, smoking-hot former Marine—and her boss’s brother. With each passing day, she finds it harder to lie to him about who she is—and who she wants. Neither of them wants to talk about the past, but the more time they spend together, the closer they become. When the truth comes out, will it set them free or tear them apart forever?***A sizzling standalone romance******Each book of the Southern Alphas Series follows a different couple.***

Classy interior designer Suzanne Barron always thought she’d fall in love slowly with a suitable man, a man of taste and discernment, a safe man. Former navy SEAL John Huntington—aka the Midnight Man-- is anything but safe. The day they meet, Suzanne has no holds barred sex with John. She has no idea how to cope with him and with the wild feelings he brings out in her. Backing away from him seems like her only option. But John is a SEAL and failure is not an option. He wants the elegant beauty fiercely and is prepared to fight for her. The fight turns deadly when unknown enemies come after Suzanne and her life is on the line. The Midnight Man will defend what is his—and once he’s had a taste of Suzanne, there is no doubt that she belongs to him.Note: This book was originally published by Ellora's Cave and is an updated and lightly re-edited version.

Luiz has a secret. Seven years ago he got a girl pregnant, and they had a beautiful baby girl together. But his father sent men to kill Luiz’s only tie to anything outside The Family. Too late to save his baby’s mother, Luiz got there just in time to save his daughter, Christie, and her fifteen year old aunt, Raine. Putting Raine and Christie in the protection of a guy he trusted, Luiz knew he had to keep them safe. No one else knows they exist.Raine has put her life on hold to help protect her niece. In seven years, she hasn’t gotten close to anyone, but with Christie growing older, Raine needs more.Luiz never expected to be jealous, but he doesn’t want Raine giving any guy the time of day. He wants her for himself, and that is the way it’s going to stay.When his girls are attacked, Luiz knows it’s time to let his secret out. Will his friends accept his family? Luiz can’t let Raine go. He loves her. Seven years he’s been running and hiding, and the time to stop is now.But there is still the attack on his girls to deal with, ordered by a mysterious figure from the past. Does he even have time for love? Nothing is ever simple in the mafia, or in The Family.

A killer plays cat and mouse with a young widow against the snowy backdrop of an Alaskan winter. Branded a black widow after the suspicious death of her millionaire husband, Sarah Palmer flees Seattle for Anchorage. However, the peace and quiet she hoped to enjoy in her hometown is soon shattered. A killer is murdering Sarah look-alikes on the 14th of each month, taunting Sarah with a valentine of evidence. After her experiences in Seattle, Sarah is slow to go to the police. When she finally does, she finds Detective Steven Quaid—Anchorage P D’s hotshot investigator—has not only heard the rumors, he believes them. Worse, her aloofness and composure only confirm his suspicions. Is Sarah a victim or a very skilled manipulator?“Detective Steven Quaid, an unflappable sleuth, is baffled by the clues left behind by a serial killer and his feelings for his most likely suspect. Sarah, an ice queen of sensational beauty, intrigues rejects and frustrates the detective who finds himself falling in love with her against his will. This sweetheart mystery is set in the moody backdrop of the Northwest. Cliff House, Sarah's winter home in Seattle, overlooks a roiling sea and misty shores perfect for a murder scene. Her secluded estate outside of Anchorage lends itself to ethereal evenings beneath a billion blinking stars. This romantic, twisty turner gives no secrets away until the very end. Stalked by a mysterious secret admirer, accused of the murder of her husband and suspect to multiple other killings, Sarah is pushed to the brink of her sanity. What pulls her back from the edge is the icing on this well-frosted cake.”Author Linda Ballou “This book is as visually vivid as if it were on a movie screen! The author is gifted with the ability to describe every aspect of the novel with clarity, from the characters and scenery to the minds and emotions of the main characters. This is a thriller and romance that weaves the relationships between the characters as a musician composes a symphony. It is intense in the development of the plot and leaves the reader perplexed and curious as to the identity of the murderer. This book will keep your heart pounding and interest avid as you both eagerly read to find who the killer is and find yourself not wanting it to come to an end.”Debra Hetrick