Twice in a Lifetime by Merline Lovelace Rugged rancher and widower Jake Henderson could have told you the exact day his life ended -- it coincided with the day his wife was killed. Because for the longest time Jake felt that he wasn't really alive, either. And then came that invitation to dance -- from a woman with the best pair of legs he'd ever seen. And looking up, he saw that she had a face to match.... Suddenly Jake was falling fast, though he doubted that lovely investigator Rachel Quinn saw him as her ideal man -- prime suspect was more like it! But if he could clear himself of the latter charge, could he still be convicted of the former?

Even a robot dog can sniff out trouble...USAF Lieutenant Samantha Spade is in the heat of the west Texas desert testing a dog-like robot for military use, when the device leads her and her team to a pick-up truck. The driver comes at them with a gun-and is shot in self-defense by Sam's friend. And then a gruesome discovery is made: three human heads in a cooler in the back of the truck.Because the dead man was on the FBI's most wanted list, Sam stands to get a hefty reward. Too bad the technology to keep her shady ex-husband from sniffing out cash has yet to be invented. His appearance, along with frightening issues from her boyfriend's past, make it hard to tell just who is responsible for the pipe-wielding thug who attacks her. All Sam knows is that her luck has taken a doggone turn for the worse...

Revisit this fan-favorite Christmas romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Merline Lovelace! Vampire Delilah Wentworth's hunt for a dentist on Christmas Eve lands her in the arms of police sergeant Brett Cooper, a mortal who gave up on the Christmas spirit, and on love, years ago. Incapable of returning home by herself, Delilah needs Brett's protection for the night—a night that leaves her aching for a forbidden mortal romance, and leaves Brett questioning whether he has truly given up on love after all. Originally published in 2008

HER PERFECT ROMAN HOLIDAY A Roman reunion isn't on Kate Westbrook's itinerary when she arrives in Italy. After all, she's flying solo on the vacation she'd hoped to share with her soon-to-be-ex. But when Kate tosses a coin into the Trevi Fountain, her deepest wish—a second chance with her gorgeous pilot husband—might come true... Travis knows his dangerous missions broke up his marriage, but he's determined to win back his wife. How can Kate resist the magic and moonlight of Venice, followed by a passionate interlude in a sun-drenched Tuscan villa? Now, instead of dodging missiles, Travis faces a far more daunting challenge: proving to the woman he adores that their love is as enduring as the Eternal City itself.

Back when she was a scrappy eight-year old, Jessica Yount and her mother were escorted out of their hometown by the local sheriff-and she never found out why. Now she is back in Valpariso, Florida, drawn into a police investigation surrounding the death of a local man-and into an irresistibly passionate, tension-filled affair with Sheriff Steve Paxton.From BooklistStarred Review In yet another excellent tale following Lovelace's The Captain's Woman [BKL F 1 03], Col. Jessica Blackwell finds she can go home again, but the cost may be her life. Not that Jessica wants to return to the small town where she and her less than virtuous mother were the local pariahs, but being a good soldier, the colonel obeys orders. Meanwhile, a horrendous secret, immense guilt, and a need for revenge drives someone to commit murder. Sheriff Steve Paxton doesn't know why he thinks Colonel Blackwell's innocent. After all, she has the motive and the means for each murder, and the killings didn't begin until word of her return got out. There's just something about Jessica that attracts him, and when someone starts trying to kill her, he makes protecting her his full-time duty. Lovelace's many fans have come to expect her signature strong, brave, resourceful heroines, and she doesn't disappoint. Readers who enjoy military thrillers by such authors as Vicki Hinze and Suzanne Brockmann will be riveted by this nail-biting story by a retired Air Force colonel who writes with an insider's knowledge and assurance. Shelley MosleyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

THE PROTECTOR Someone was stalking million-dollar cover girl Allie Fortune--and ex-mercenary Rafe Stone had been hired to protect her. To keep her safe, he spirited Allie away to a secluded spot, telling himself to just do his job and not be seduced by her beauty. But Rafe soon discovered that guarding Allie was far more dangerous than he'd anticipated. Because it wasn't solely his existence that was threatened. No, this tempting creature threatened his heart and soul...and once this assignment was over, he knew his life would never be the same.

Although headstrong Margarita was mesmerized by Carlos Caballero's fearless courage, she wasn't about to bow down to "any" man. But the temptress in her yearned to surrender to her ardent suitor's sizzling seduction. Now, with a murderous band of criminals hot on their trail, the beautiful secret spy struggled with the contradictory emotions Carlos's fierce protectiveness stirred in her. How was she supposed to choose between sworn duty...and unrelenting desire?

Secret Service Agent: Rafe Blackstone Codename: Wolf Mission: Prevent breaches in U.S. government security by any means necessary. Bring down Sebastian Cordell, international thief suspected of selling top-secret technology to the highest bidder. Method: Zero in on target in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico -- and persuade sexy, brilliant medical researcher Dr. Nina Grant to help secure his undercover identity...as her fianc�. Obstacle: It's too easy to be "engaged" to Nina. Despite the dangerous circumstances of their alliance, the peril excites her. The intrigue is powerful -- the attraction sizzling between them, unstoppable. In the end he must choose: keep Nina safe by walking out of her life, or be her only protector...forever.

As sharp-witted as his code name Blade implies, spy Clint Black is used to having the upper hand. But now he's a prisoner, trapped by dangerous criminals and a gorgeous woman who just might be a double agent -- or his only chance to stay alive. Special Agent Victoria Talbot is as icy as the St. Petersburg that surrounds her -- she needs to be to succeed in her quest. That means racing against time to find a mysterious treasure and keep her reluctant hostage safe. But she's not above torturing her handsome captive, stoking flames of a desire that's hardly covert. Will this be their last mission together, or just the beginning of a lifelong partnership?

A sexy royal gets an amnesiac surprise in this tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Merline Lovelace... Undercover agent Dominic St. Sebastian never expected to be dubbed a duke. The resulting media frenzy puts his name in the headlines and his undercover career on hold. And it's all the fault of his cousin's dowdy research assistant Natalie Clark, who dug up the information...then showed up on Dom's doorstep with a case of amnesia! So why is Dom suddenly finding her so unforgettable? Could it be that Natalie isn't what she seems? One thing's certain: their undeniable magnetism is about to take them on a royally wild ride!