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What if you discovered all you ever wanted were the things you left behind?

Covert CIA agent Matt Kincaid is back in tiny Walton Springs, only to find Janey Blackmon waiting. Matt's not there to reminisce with the girl he's never forgotten...and he's definitely not there to divulge government secrets about her missing brother.



Ten years...and Janey hasn't forgotten the love of her life...or that he abandoned her on prom night. Bound by duty and honor, he was shipped out to parts unknown by Uncle Sam. But she knew he'd go because adventure is in Matt's blood. Being stuck in a small town with plain Jane the librarian wasn't ever in his plans.



Trapped by a flood, with no phone or power, desire tempts them both. Will passion—and Matt's offer to recreate prom night—lead to a future together? Or are they just dancing in the dark?

Nominated for the OK-RWA International Digital Awards

Reviews: "This was a tremendous story of love, family and adventurous spirits. The characters were genuine but still established that explosive chemistry required for a fabulously steamy romance. I loved Dancing in the Dark, it was the perfect balance of romance, romantic tension..." Tome Tender.

"Luscious and lovely and romantic and sexy."
~USA Today Best-selling Author Norah Wilson~

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A dangerous man on the run…
Wounded and accused of treason, CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer JP Blackmon is on the run from his own agency and desperate to clear his name. When he finds out his old partner is dead, he’ll do anything to get to the truth...including using his partner's widow.

Finds a vulnerable woman looking for answers…
Abby Price wanted nothing more than a family and a safe home. But her late husband kept big secrets from her—secrets that got him killed and has government agents watching her every move. And she’s started fearing for her life. The only man who can help her is a mysterious stranger who suddenly appears out of nowhere. But can she trust him?

Together they discover a passion worth dying for.
As danger stalks them at every turn, unexpected passion flares between JP and Abby. But the last thing either wants or needs is more complications. Romance? No. Way. That would involve trust—something neither is willing to do. But in the end, sharing their deadly secrets is their only hope for survival…their only hope to hold onto the love they’ve just begun to share…

"A perfect blend of action, romance and heart-pounding suspense."
~New York Times Bestselling Author Cynthia Eden~

Nominated for the National Readers' Choice Award

TOP PICK! The Romance Reviews.

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A desperate woman…
Since scandal rocked her life, Mary Beth Williams has only trusted one person: her brother. Now he’s been kidnapped by narcoterrorists in a remote part of San Mateo. With only ten days to ransom him, she seeks out ex-soldier turned diplomat/negotiator, Nicholas Romero, the only man who can help.

An old score…
The last thing Nick needs is a distraction from settling a score with the powerful general responsible for killing his cousin. But when he learns that Mary Beth might provide him a way to achieve his goal, he agrees to help. It isn’t until they’re deep in the San Matean jungle, pursued by the general’s forces, that Nick realizes what a mistake he’s made. Because the beautiful American tempts him with passion and a future he cannot claim.

A secret buried in the past
Fighting distrust and desire, Nick and Mary Beth work to uncover a dangerous truth. But Nick didn’t count on exposing his own secret…one that could cost both their hearts and their lives.

Reviewers said:
an "exciting adventure, includes rebels, military forces and the American CIA chasing Mary Beth and Nicholas through the picturesque mountains and valleys." RT Book Reviews 4 Stars

"a sharply written and complex tale..." "...complex character drama and the fast-paced plotting are what really stand out." ..."this is a well-written book, with a nicely mainstream feel..." All About Romance

Nominated for the RWA Golden Heart® Award, The Holt Medallion, the Aspen Gold.

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A woman frantic to find her child…
Laura Iglesias’s young son was kidnapped by a powerful and unscrupulous San Matean ex-general turned politician in order to flush her father, his top rival, out of hiding. With a reward out for her arrest, she’s masquerading as a waitress/caterer's assistant so she can get inside the estate where she believes her son is being kept—until a stranger intervenes.

A man with a mission…
CIA special ops officer Mark Williams has no idea what he’s getting into when he helps a pretty waitress avoid the advances of the ex-general. When Mark realizes that she’s the widow of the man whose death haunts him, he vows to help her and her child get away. But helping her puts him at odds with his mission to take down the villainous ex-general. Torn between duty and the debt to a dead man’s family, Mark is forced to make decisions that tear at his soul and could end in disaster.

A country on the brink…
Pretending to be man and wife on a quest to find her son, Mark and Laura fight an overwhelming attraction and give in to desire. But when they discover where her son is hidden, the villain makes a final power play that could destroy the country. Mark’s choices are stark: stop him or save Laura and the boy. And when Laura learns Mark's true identity, she must decide if she can trust this man who lied to her about everything, maybe even about the passion they shared.

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Reviews: 
"Whatever it Takes" goes  from zero to a hundred in  record  time. Virginia  Kelly wastes  no  time getting the  story  off to a quick, action-packed beginning. Laura's desperation  is  palpable, making her  a sympathetic, but strong character  willing to go  the distance to save her child.  Mark's secrets  and motives  are explosive as well as  poignant... If  intrigue and  high-octane  action are  what  you crave, you  have come to  the right place!" 4 Stars 4 Steam Kettles InD-Tale Magazine

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The bodyguard
Delta Force Operator Sam Mackenzie wants only to get back to his unit after a failed mission to save a reckless journalist. But he owes the Secretary of State for standing by him. So when she asks him to protect her daughter from a stalker, he can’t refuse. Even though they’re from different worlds, his attraction to the beautiful heiress is off the charts.

The heiress
Emily Montaigne ran from her privileged life after trusting a man who then kidnapped her. When her late father’s overseas charity faces financial ruin, she’s determined to save it. That means returning to the shallow high society world she rejected and accepting the bodyguard her mother hired for her—a man she finds difficult to resist—whose cover it is to act as her new lover.

The killer bent on revenge
As Sam and Emily fight the temptation of desire, the stalking escalates into life-threatening danger, and they race for safety through the backcountry of South America. With only one another to rely on, and with a tenacious villain after them, they must face their greatest fears—and risk their hearts and lives in order to survive.

Reviews: 5 Stars/5 Steam Kettles: "Sam and Emily's attraction to each other...intense... Completely addictive from the first page, readers will be left on the edge of their seats as the mystery unfolds." (Crowned Heart of Excellence - InD'Tale Magazine)

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