A decades-old cold case is testing everything one Texas Ranger thought he knew about obtaining justice...  A lot of men on death row profess their innocence. Those men are mostly just scared of dying. Jaxon Ward understands that, but as a Texas Ranger he needs to uphold the law. Yet the story Avery Tierney tells him... He's convinced her brother is awaiting execution while the real killer remains at large.  Searching for the murderer opens old wounds for Avery, and now she has to face a past so traumatic she blocked it out. A past not so dissimilar to Jax's. Before long, the only comfort they find is in each other's arms. Avery's lost everything once before. And now, if she loses Jaxon, she fears she'll never recover.  

The innocent victim of a childhood tragedy must turn to a sexy sheriff for protection in this classic tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Rita Herron... Ever since Violet Baker's childhood companion was brutally murdered, she's been plagued with visions of the girl's last hours. Now, on the twentieth anniversary of Darlene's death, Violet's father is found dead, a note beside him confessing to the murder. But something doesn't feel right, and Violet returns to Crow's Landing looking for answers. Facing the judgmental town as a murderer's daughter is difficult enough, but dealing with the scalding tension between her and Sheriff Grady Monroe, Darlene's half brother, is worse. As the two of them race to unravel the mystery, it quickly becomes clear that Violet is in grave danger...and Grady suddenly knows that he'll do anything to protect her, no matter what the cost...

Plagued by graphic visions and the desperate cries of murder victims, psychic Clarissa King will do anything to stop the brutal killer targeting her hometown--even work alongside the dangerously sexy FBI agent who thinks she's a fraud. He's the one man who sparks a hunger she never imagined possible--and the one man she should fear... Vincent Valtrez knows how to get inside a serial killer's mind. But with a dangerous past and a secret to keep, he wants nothing to do with this gorgeous psychic--especially since just the thought of her luscious body ignites a dark, irrepressible desire he's determined to keep at bay. When the killer they seek turns out to be demonic and otherworldly, Vincent learns his connection to the murderer is more than just hunter and prey. Will the darkness inside Vincent claim him... or will he save Clarissa--and himself--from the evil that threatens them both?

He'd come to Wyoming on business, but the moment Prince Stefan Lutece met the beautiful forensics expert, all he could think about was pleasure. Unfortunately, Jane Cameron had a job to do -- one that involved missing evidence and possibly murder -- and she wasn't falling for Stefan's royal charms. But everything changed when Jane became the target of her own investigation and Stefan, with his military training and commanding presence, her self-imposed guardian. Protecting her 24/7 guaranteed Jane's survival...and stirred up the attraction practically burning between them. Stefan guaranteed he'd keep Jane out of the line of fire -- but not out of his big, lonely bed.

Dr. Dex Montgomery was all business. And Ty Cooper had to remember that, if he wanted people to believe he was his identical twin brother. But when the rugged rancher met sophisticated Dr. Jessica Stovall, mixing business and pleasure seemed like the perfect plan! Unfortunately he wasn't the man she thought he was.... Jessica usually needed a blowtorch to blast through Dex's icy demeanor. But when his sexy gaze and charming smile suddenly focused on Jessica, she was the one feeling hot and bothered. Getting involved with the sinfully handsome and wealthy doctor would be all wrong -- but why did it feel so right? And why did Dex act as if he had something to hide...?

RUNAWAY BRIDE WITH BLOOD ON HER HANDS Stella Segall couldn't remember how she'd gotten into the seedy hotel room -- or how the dead man got into her bed. Worse, she couldn't remember Luke Devlin, the fiercely sexy FBI agent who arrived claiming to be her husband.... Searing attraction had brought Stella and Luke together thirteen months ago. But on their wedding night she'd mysteriously disappeared, leaving him to question everything about her. Now, the only woman he'd ever loved -- and lost -- stood accused of murder, and he'd lay his life on the line to discover whether she was a pawn in some vengeful mind game, or, in truth, a cold-blooded assassin.

A MAN WITHOUT A FAMILY IS NO MAN AT ALL As soon as he was old enough, Ray McCullen left Horseshoe Creek and never looked back. It took his father's funeral to return, though his anger hadn't quite subsided. That's where he met Scarlet Lovett, who seemed to know more about his family's secrets than he did. Secrets ready to explode. Suddenly, Ray was at the center of a dangerous inheritance battle, with Scarlet caught in the middle. She'd only known kindness from the McCullens, but had enough pluck to stand her ground. And if Ray was to truly belong back home, he sure had to live up to the family name.

*Praise for Rita Herron's romantic comedies!*4 Stars!"Marry Me, Maddie is a charming, humorous and flat-out fun ready."Jill Smith, Romantic Times "Rita Herron's lovable, laughable style...will keep the reader in stitches."C. Penn, WordWeaving"Get set for an entertaining read with a lively set of characters."Scribes World ReviewsOverviewSINGLE AND SEARCHING...*A woman looking for love...A reporter looking for a story...A mad rush to find a criminal...When the truth comes out and danger strikes, will they succumb to the passion burning between them?If you like Jenni Cruise, Stephanie Bond or Rachel Gibson, you'll love Rita Herron's romantic comedies!MARRY ME, MADDIE  -- A woman gives her boyfriend an ultimatum on a talk show: Marry Me or Move on! SLEEPLESS IN SAVANNAH -- A dating game switch leaves a man sleepless when the woman he wants ends up with another man!UNDER THE COVERS  -- A famous marriage counselor hires a man to play her husband when her real one leaves her for a man!  HUSBAND HUNTING 101 - A woman takes a class to find a husband!HERE COMES THE BRIDE -- A twin switch, a fake fiancé - a real wedding?

Atlanta Police Department BulletinAll police officers should be aware that the recent increase in crime activity that is running rampant through the city of Atlanta, Georgia, is quickly destroying the holiday spirit of our citizens. As sworn officers of the law, we must do everything we can to save Christmas.Detective: Max MaloneAssignment: Protect former flame Angelica North and her nephew, an eyewitness to his mother's murder, from the madman who wants them both dead.