Karen Whiddon

Digging into the past... ...might get her killed Within minutes of reconnecting with her high school boyfriend, CSI Ellie Mathers survives two attempts on her life. Liam Colton insists on staying by her side until he knows she's safe, and Ellie doesn't push him away. Is it because she wants his help figuring out if her long-lost childhood best friend wants her dead? Or because the bad boy she broke up with has grown into an upstanding--and extremely sexy--man? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of New York series: Book 1: Colton's Unusual Suspect by Marie FerrarellaBook 2: Protecting Colton's Baby by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Colton's Body of Proof by Karen WhiddonBook 4: Colton's Undercover Seduction by Beth CornelisonBook 5: Agent Colton's Secret Investigation by Dana NussioBook 6: Under Colton's Watch by Addison FoxBook 7: Colton's Deadly Affair by Jennifer D. BokalBook 8: Chasing a Colton Killer by Deborah Fletcher MelloBook 9: Protecting Colton's Secret Daughters by Lisa ChildsBook 10: Colton's Montana Hideaway by Justine Davis

He must uncover the truth Behind some deadly Texas secrets... His brother's murder has brought Mac Sennett home. After seeking out Ella Lindie, the woman who knew his brother best, he's floored by the power of his attraction to her. Ella maintains she has no idea why someone would want to kill the local rancher, and Mac soon suspects a larger conspiracy is at play in their small Texas town. Then both receive threats demanding the return of something his brother "borrowed," and they discover a connection to a dangerous extremist group. Now, as they're targeted for violence, they can't let the growing intensity of their desire for each other distract them...if they hope to survive. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

He aches for her forgiveness... And yearns to protect her from danger. Her job at Rough Terrain Adventures would be perfect if it didn't require working alongside Parker Colton. Before Genna MacDougal left town, they shared a spectacular night of passion. Then he ghosted her. Now she's back and struggling to suppress her attraction in his inescapable presence. But Parker is also struggling...with regret and longing. So when a stalker targets Genna, Parker must overcome Genna's resistance to his protection. The stakes couldn't be higher. Because the stalker could be the serial killer who's murdering women in their town. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Alaska series: Book 1: Colton in the Wild by Justine DavisBook 2: Colton's Secret Weapon by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: The Unknown Colton by Lisa ChildsBook 4: Colton on Guard by Karen WhiddonBook 5: Colton's Second Chance by Beth CornelisonBook 6: Colton's Final Showdown by Jennifer D. Bokal

She needs his help... to find their missing loved ones. Willow Allen wants to surprise her grandmother Isla with a visit to her small Texas town, but it's Willow who ends up surprised: Isla is nowhere to be found. Nor is Carl, the man Isla has been dating. To find them--and other seniors who mysteriously have gone missing--Willow joins forces with Carl's rancher son Rey Johnson. All they have in common is the instant attraction they feel. But they know that ultimately Willa must return to the California life she loves and Rey will stay true to Texas, so they need to resist. Neither foresees the danger that could unite them. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

Resolute Bodyguard By Leslie Marshman He’ll give everything to save their future Security expert Nate Reed hates returning to Resolute, Texas—almost as much as becoming assistant DA Sara Bennett’s bodyguard. Their fling ended badly years ago. A second chance can’t happen…no matter how much passion still simmers. But when a dangerous stalker’s threats escalate, Nate will risk it all to keep his irresistible charge safe. Murder at the Alaskan Lodge By Karen Whiddon She had nowhere to hide! When big-city girl Maddie Pierce inherits half of a remote Alaskan fishing lodge from the grandfather she never knew, there’s one catch: she must manage it for one year with Dade Anson—who clearly thinks she'll soon turn tail. But then Maddie starts to receive threatening, anonymous text messages. And Dade might be her only protector from a danger that lurks ever closer…

Crime Scene ConnectionBy Janice Kay Johnson Risking everything for her story Even being kidnapped can’t make crime reporter Alexa Adams drop her investigation. But the local police don’t want her interfering. There’s only one man she dares to trust, Lieutenant Matthew Reinert, the man who rescued her. But Matthew also wears a badge. Is he protecting Alexa because it’s his job? Or is it more personal? Saved by the Texas CowboyBy Karen Whiddon A second chance or threat to life? Marissa Noll has built a good life for herself since Jared Miller left her to pursue his career. But when he returns to their hometown injured from a bad accident, her desire for him sparks back to life…whilst she realises that she’s being stalked. Is the timing a mere coincidence, or is she a fool to trust the man who’s already hurt her once?

Catching the Carling Lake KillerBy K. D. Richards A killer knows her secret… Journalist Simone Jarrett and Sherriff Lance Webb have hidden their casual affair to avoid gossip. But as his feelings for Simone deepen, Lance is troubled by the knowledge that she’s hiding something. Then, after twenty years, the Card Killer strikes again. Simone’s secret puts her in the killer’s sights. Now the two must team up to find the murderer…and save Simone’s life. Colton’s Body of Proof By Karen Whiddon Will uncovering the past kill them both? Within minutes of reconnecting with her teenage boyfriend, CSI Ellie Mathers survives two attempts on her life. Liam Colton insists on staying by her side until he knows she’s safe, and Ellie doesn’t push him away. Is it because she wants his help figuring out if her long-lost childhood best friend wants her dead? Or because the bad boy she broke up with is now the drop-dead gorgeous man standing in front of her…