Carla Cassidy

Determined to see ranch hand Nick Coleman jailed for her sister's murder, Adrienne Bailey introduces herself with a quick jab that leaves him black-eyed and bewildered. Still, the injured cowboy wants to prove his innocence and suggests they work together to find the real killer. Reluctantly, the grieving sister agrees. As other credible suspects emerge, Adrienne's distrust of Nick turns to a surprising attraction. He's too handsome, and one night...

"Rancher Johnny King thought he'd moved on since Chelsea Black left town to follow her big-city dreams. With his emotions still raw following his father's murder, Chelsea's return revives passions he'd thought buried. But a dangerous stalker from her old life doesn't want her to set down roots--with anyone. As their spark reignites, can Johnny and Chelsea face the threat to their lives...and their hearts?" -- Page [4] cover.

"The attack that lands Luke King in the hospital won't stop the Kansas rancher from bringing his father's murderer to justice. But when the nurse who offers to join forces with him narrowly misses being shot, Luke's mission becomes even more treacherous. With Carrie Carlson's life on the line, can Luke fulfill his dangerous quest and keep her from the clutches of a vengeful killer?" -- Page [4] cover.

Part of the Bargain: "After a searing tragedy, Libby Kincaid just wants to go home. But the Circle Bar B ranch isn't the haven she expects it to be. Malicious rumors about Libby are circulating through the ranch, and worse, her lifelong opponent, rancher Jess Barlowe, believes them. The cowboy is as sexy and rugged as ever...but now he's promised to keep a very close eye on her... The more time Jess spends with Libby, the harder it is to resist her....

Sheriff Lucas Jamison was the law in his small bayou town. And secretary Mariah Harrington had often weathered his powerful fury as she stood between him and her boss, the mayor. But when her son was kidnapped, Mariah knew Lucas wouldn't rest until he was found. With no witnesses and no leads, she also knew she'd have to reveal her damning secrets to this straight-arrow lawman. But that was the least of her worries, as her paralyzing fear turned...

"The target of a brutal criminal, Eva Martin is determined to defend her son and her ranch. Jake Albright is a complication she doesn't need--especially since he doesn't know about their child. Even though he's been gone for ten years, Jake realizes the moment he sees Eva that he never stopped wanting her. As danger escalates and a shared desire grows, can Eva hold on to the family she's just regained?" -- Page [4] cover.

"Freed from prison after fifteen years, Beau Boudreau turns to Peyton LaCroix. Their love affair ended the night he was wrongly accused of murder. Now Beau needs the Black Bayou defense attorney to help clear his name. With the case--and reawakened passion--heating up, time is running out to find someone who has killed before. And is getting ready to kill again." -- Page [4] cover.

"Lexie Forbes had come to Kansas looking for answers, but all she uncovered was a killer on her trail. Still, the FBI agent wasn't about to give up on her desperate search for the truth behind the suspicious death that sent her reeling ... even if no one in the small, eerie town was talking. No one except sexy rancher Nick Walker. Nick had experienced his own share of tragedy and all he wanted was to be left alone. But refusing the gorgeous and persistent...