Böcker av Cynthia Eden

When everyone wears a mask, who can you trust? And who can you love?When Ivy DuLane witnesses a murder during the madness of Mardi Gras, she enters a deadly cat and mouse game with the killer. The city has gone wild with the annual celebration, and Ivy has to rely on sexy homicide detective-and her ex-lover-Bennett Morgan for help. But with every moment that passes, the killer grows bolder, and the body count starts to rise. It soon becomes very hard to tell the innocent from the guilty...especially since Bennett is keeping dark secrets of his own.Author's Note: Get ready for the dangerous times to roll...UNTIL DEATH is a hot romantic suspense with a fierce hero, a heroine who will jump from a Mardi Gras float any day of the week, and a dark killer who just will not stop.

He thinks the past is over. He's dead wrong.Dr. Joel Landry never expected to fall hard and fast for beautiful, mysterious, and maddening Chloe Hastings...but he did. Now he can't imagine his life without her-and her band of misfit/shady friends. He thinks that he is finally putting his brutal past to rest as he and Chloe begin their new crime-solving partnership, but there are dark secrets pushing to the surface. Secrets that might destroy his relationship with Chloe.She's lying to protect him.A killer has followed Joel to New Orleans. Someone who has been watching him for a very long time. Someone who wants to turn the doctor...into a monster. But Chloe isn't about to let that happen. She's found a man who suits her needs perfectly-and she will not let anyone take him from her. She will do anything necessary to protect Joel, even if that means hiding an unspeakable truth from him. Or killing to shield him. A woman has to do what a woman has to do...Betrayal burns deep.The darkness from Joel's past is trying to swallow him whole, and when he learns that Chloe knew the truth about him from day one, his world explodes. A killer has Joel in his sights, and the killer wants to push Joel to the edge-and beyond. And the best way to do that? Take away the only person that Joel loves in this world. Take away Chloe.Chloe is no one's victim.Chloe's greatest strength is her ability to get into the minds of killers, and this time, her hunt for a murderer is personal. The killer in the dark has picked the wrong team to attack. Chloe and Joel are on the case, and they will not stop until the perp is the one begging for mercy. The hunt is on.Author's Note: Chloe and Joel are back! Their attraction is just as red-hot, their need for each other even stronger than before. Love, obsession? Maybe they are the same. Joel knows that Chloe turned his life around, and he can't imagine his world without her. They're hunting a monster, someone playing a very dangerous game, and it will take all of their cunning and deadly skills to stop a predator who has been manipulating his victims from the shadows. Thrills, chills, red-hot romance, and plenty of surprises are in store. Think you know Chloe and Joel? Think again.

Step into my web...and you'll never get out.Chloe Hastings doesn't like rules, and she doesn't exactly play well with others. But she does have one amazing talent-she can get into the mind of killers like no one else. A police consultant and profiler, Chloe is definitely not like anyone that Joel Landry has ever encountered. From the moment they meet-in the middle of a bank robbery-she throws him off balance and pulls him under spell. She seems to have no fear, she plots constantly, and...Joel quickly finds himself trapped in her web.She needs a new partner...and he's just the man for the job.There's a sadistic killer hunting in the streets of New Orleans, and Chloe plans to catch him. First, though she needs a partner she can trust, and she's decided that Dr. Joel Landry is the best fit for the job. Sure, he has a dark past. The doctor was attacked by a serial killer, but Joel survived while his attacker did not. Now the ruggedly handsome doctor has turned to the shadows. He's learned how to hunt, how to fight, how to kill in a thousand brutal ways-in short, he's acquired all of the skills that Chloe absolutely adores in a man.He's exactly what she wants. She could become the only thing he needs.Together, they should be a perfect fit. She knows the minds of criminals better than anyone else, and Joel can protect her from any threat that comes their way. They'll have one hell of a time tracking down the bad guys, provided Chloe and Joel don't kill each other first. Another unanticipated twist for the new partners? Their attraction to each other is explosive, their desire uncontrollable. One reckless kiss seals their fate, and their need won't be denied. And neither will the killer who waits for his moment to attack.Once you step into a spider's web, there is no going back.Author's Note: Chloe Hastings always has a plan in play. Her investigations are unusual, her friends are generally on the shady side, and her social skills? Well, those are pretty much non-existent. But Chloe solves every case that crosses her path, and she never, ever backs down. When she teams up with her new partner, all bets are off. Joel is gorgeous, sinful, and about to break through every wall that Chloe possesses. He'll fight for her, she'll fight for him, and the criminals in their path had better get ready. There is a new crime-solving team in town.

His mission: Get close to Alice May. Learn her secrets. Expose her lies. And if she's guilty...lock her up.Undercover FBI Agent Zander Todd typically spends his days and his nights tracking killers. But, lately, he's been pretending that he's a different man. He's been working his way into the life of beautiful but reserved Alice May. He's supposed to make her trust him completely. Alice is the key to a serial murder case that the FBI has been working for years. She's also the chief suspect.Alice was engaged to Hugh Collins, the man who turned out to be the elusive "Secret Admirer" killer. Hugh picked women that he thought were perfect, he seduced them, and when they failed to live up to his image of perfection...their Secret Admirer brutally killed them. The only time that Hugh broke his MO-that was with Alice. Hugh was on his way to the chapel to marry Alice when the FBI killed him. The FBI has long suspected that Alice may have been involved in the killings, but they could never find solid evidence to tie her to the crimes.Her goal: Bury her past. Pretend to be someone new. Live a lie.Alice May knows better than to trust a handsome man with a seductive smile. The last time she fell for a charmer, she learned her lover was a serial killer. Not the news a woman expects to learn on her wedding day. Since that brutal revelation, she's sworn off men, she's gone into hiding to get away from voracious reporters, and she hasn't let herself get close to anyone.But...a year has passed since her life fell apart. And it's hard to be alone all the time. She thinks that one night, one date with Zander might remind her of what it's like to be alive. To feel normal. The passion that burns between them is white-hot and electrifying. It's so intense that it scares Alice. She never expected to ever want anyone that much.He will punish her.Their passion ignites the fury of a killer who has been watching her, waiting for her. A man who has finally decided that Alice isn't quite so perfect. And if she's not perfect, then Alice has to die.When Alice's life is threatened, Zander must reveal his true identity. The new betrayal batters at Alice's soul, but when Zander takes her into protective custody, they are forced into close proximity. With a killer watching her every move, Alice has no choice but to trust Zander. Because her past isn't dead, but if Alice isn't very, very careful...she will be.Author's Note: SECRET ADMIRER is a romantic suspense novella of 43,000 words. It is a complete, stand-alone story.

She's running for her life. He's the safe haven she never expected to find. The holiday season is about to get HOT.Hiding out for the holiday season in the heart of the South? Not something that Haley Quick ever expected to have on her to-do list but then...she never expected her ex to want her dead, either. Turns out, life is full of surprises. Time to deal. Haley has ditched New York for a crazy little dot on the map known as Point Hope, Alabama. It's a town gone extra crazy for the holidays, and Haley is sticking out like a sore thumb with her very much Grinch-self.But enter sexy sheriff Spencer Lane...Tall, muscled, and made with an extra dose of sex appeal, he is exactly the kind of man that Haley should be avoiding. He's charming, he looks way too good in a Santa hat, and, oh, yes, he's her new landlord. The hits just keep coming. She can't afford to let Spencer learn all of her secrets, a tough job since she is living with the man. No sex, though. It's purely a business relationship. Except...the holidays in the South sure do get HOT. Or maybe that's just sexy Spencer. Usually, Haley falls for the bad guy. It's the whole reason she's running for her life. She can't help but wonder...What would it be like to fall for a man like Spencer?He just got his Christmas wish.Sheriff Spencer Lane can't believe his luck. The most beautiful, fascinating woman he's ever seen has just dropped into his life like a gift from, well, the big guy in red. Only the problem is that Haley seems to think Spencer is some by-the-book, nice guy. Probably because of the badge. And if she wants him to be the hero, that's a role that he's happy to play for her. But the truth is, Spencer has plenty of darkness inside, too. An ex Navy SEAL, he knows how to get sh-um, stuff done. He also knows how to be very, very naughty.When danger threatens his Haley, all bets are off. No one is going to hurt her. No one is going to threaten her. Not in his town. Not on his watch. The nice guy will show Haley just how bad he can be.Fake snow, a parade of wild elves, and a stalker ex don't make for the merriest of times, but in Point Hope, anything can happen-and it usually does. Ready for a steamy story that will get you in the ho-ho-ho spirit? Settle back, curl up with Spencer, and have yourself a jolly old time.

Cold case. Hot romance.Aiden Warner has power, fame, and money. What he doesn't have? Answers. His twin brother vanished when Aiden was a teen, and the mystery has haunted Aiden for years. He will do anything, pay any price, to learn the truth. Luckily for Aiden, there is one woman out there who can help him solve the mystery from his past.She deals with the dead.Dr. Antonia "Tony" Rossi has a reputation-she finds the dead. She's an expert when it comes to discovering remains and identifying the deceased. Someone has to give justice for the missing, and she's made it her life's work to be the voice for those who can't speak. Tony's a loner by nature, uncomfortable with attention, and definitely not a woman who seeks the spotlight.He thinks he can buy her. Newsflash, he can't.Aiden is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants now? Antonia. He figures he can pay her to do the job, and the case will be closed but...he's wrong. About her. About himself. From the minute he meets her, Aiden is obsessed. He expected Antonia to be brilliant, but he doesn't expect the hot surge of desire he feels for her.Someone will kill to keep the past buried.But now Aiden's attention has a killer focused on Antonia, too. Someone who will not allow her to uncover any of his dark secrets. And if he has to, he will bury Antonia so deeply that no one will ever find her again. It's not the past that can destroy you. It's the present.When Antonia is threatened, Aiden realizes that nothing matters but protecting her. For years, his heart has been locked away, but she's brought him to life again. He will not lose her. Will he fight for her? With everything he has. Would he kill to protect her? In a heartbeat.Together, Aiden and Antonia will hunt for the murderer who has been hiding and waiting to strike again. The dead are going to speak, and Antonia will make sure she gives them justice.It's time for another Ice Breaker Cold Case Romance! Danger, action, and steamy romance are in store in TOUCHED BY ICE. There's a killer on the loose, and Antonia and Aiden will risk their lives to stop him. Be careful who you trust and gear up for betrayal because secrets will explode, and the truth you discover may just chill you to the bone.

The king of the vampires is in hell...and he will do anything to get his freedom.Ryder Duncan has been a prisoner at the Genesis facility for far too long. Trapped, starved, tortured-he is ready to do anything necessary in order to escape. If Genesis wants a monster, he will show his captors just how deadly he can be...Then an angel is tossed into his cage. A beautiful angel who burns hell-hot and wrecks his world.With one taste of Sabine Acadia's blood, Ryder is hooked. Her taste is like no other and the flood of power he gets from her is a supernatural rush. He knows what she is-even before he is forced to watch the flames consume her. Beautiful, magical, more than a myth...Sabine is a phoenix, and when she rises, he vows that she will be his.Thrown together in an alliance born of blood and passion, they have to trust each other.Escape is their goal. Freedom their dream. Ryder vows to make their captors pay-in blood-even as he plans to keep Sabine at his side. He's roamed this earth for centuries, and he's always searched for his perfect mate. He just never expected his desire for her to burn so hot.But that's the thing about fire...even a slow burn will eventually consume you.Author's Note: The phoenix shifters are back and hotter than ever. SLOW BURN was originally released by Kensington Publishing back in 2014 (the original title was ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED), and I am so thrilled to have the chance to bring this story back to readers. If you love fierce, possessive, and ever-so-dangerous heroes, then you do not want to miss the king of all vampires. Because Ryder will truly walk through fire in order to claim the woman who is destined to be his...**SLOW BURN is a re-release. It was originally published in 2014 as ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED.**

Is he a drop dead gorgeous...killer?Delilah "Lila" Darrow doesn't belong in the world of the rich and famous, but for one night, she's going to wear the fanciest dress she can find and pretend that she does. Her plan-get close to reclusive billionaire Archer Radcliffe and find out...is he a murderer?She knows exactly what Archer likes. She knows how to slip beneath his guard. She knows how to make him fall for her. With the right tools, Delilah believes she can finally make Archer pay for the crime he committed so long ago.Payback is calling...and she's wearing a dress made for sin.Delilah is part of a group of crime solvers called the Ice Breakers-an online team made up of individuals who have the goal of solving cold cases. Five years ago, Delilah's sister disappeared without a trace. Since then, Delilah has made it her mission to close as many unsolved cases as possible. Archer Radcliffe will be the latest target in her quest.Except...Archer turns the tables on her. He sees through her lies. Tries to seduce her. And, he also swears his innocence.Can she trust him? Or is he playing her?Now that he has Delilah at his side, Archer can finally get the justice-the vengeance-he has craved. The only problem? The beautiful Delilah will be in danger. But Archer intends to stick close to her. So close that the world will believe they are completely in love. So close that a deadly enemy will want to strike. So close that just maybe-if he's not careful-Archer might begin to fall for the woman he intends to use...Author's note: Archer is rich, powerful, and definitely not a man you want as an enemy. Desire can be deadly, and revenge is always best served ice cold. Looking for danger, suspense, scorching scenes, and maybe even a few cold chills? FROZEN IN ICE has you covered.

"I'm here to take you down." - Saint"You said that wrong. What you meant was that you're here to fall in love with me." - AliceSaint is in the family business...the business of hunting killers and closing unsolved cases. He knows his reputation-most people think he is a monster. Dangerous, cold, deadly...and with no conscience. But it takes a guy like him to get the job done. And his latest job? Well, that job has him tracking down a suspected Black Widow...the beautiful and ever-so-seductive Alice Shephard. A woman who is linked to the disappearance of three men.Beauty can be the coldest lie of all.Whispers and scandal follow her every step, but Alice doesn't seem to care. Is she responsible for the disappearances-and possible deaths-of three ex-lovers? Saint will find out. He's stepping into her web, and if she's guilty, he'll personally lock her away, just as he has done on case after case before. Emotions never get in his way.Wanting her isn't a surprise. Needing her is.Alice seems immune to his charm. Fair enough, mostly because Saint isn't known for charm. But he is hell on wheels when it comes to seduction, and the attraction between him and Alice is electric. When he touches her, need rocks through him, a desire so fierce that it threatens to consume them both. But Saint can want her and still lock her away. No problem. Or...Problem. What if she's not guilty? When Alice saves his life, Saint realizes there is more to her than meets the eye. Maybe she's using him, maybe everything is a game to her, or maybe...maybe Alice is the real victim in the story and not the villain. Unlikely, but...what if? What if all along someone else was attacking from the dark? What if someone else is determined to claim Alice, to eliminate all other men from her life?And what if Saint might just wind up losing the one person he needs above all others?They call him Saint, but everyone knows he's a monster...and he's ready to let his dark side out to hunt.Author's Note: As part of the Ice Breakers, Saint is intent on solving cold cases. But his latest case heats up-or rather, goes molten-the instant he meets Alice. She's supposed to be a villain. Fair enough, he's not exactly hero material. Can two villains fall in love? Time to find out. These two don't play nicely, they love hard and dirty, and they will take on the world for each other.

He is the monster in the shadows. The alpha phoenix who can light the whole world on fire, and he will...for her.Dante is the oldest phoenix alive-and the most powerful. He's escaped from Genesis, and he's determined to seek vengeance on all those who tortured him. Except...in the tattered remains of his memory, there is one person who calls out to him, Cassandra "Cassie" Armstrong. The daughter of his worst enemy, Dante should want to destroy her. He doesn't. He just wants her. He wants to possess her-body and soul.What a phoenix wants...He knows that Cassie belongs to him. Beyond reason, beyond sanity, he just knows. And when a phoenix finds his mate, there is nothing he will not do to possess her. But Dante isn't the only one hunting Cassie. Danger from the past stalks them both. Another man is determined to capture Cassie, and Dante will not let that happen.Let the fire burn.He hasn't survived hell over and over again only to lose the woman destined to be his mate. Dante will take any risk, fight any battle, in order to claim her. Cassie has secrets, and so does he, but no one will tear them apart. And in order to keep Cassie safe, Dante will truly set the world on fire for her.Author's Note: Get ready for the alpha of all shifters. Dante is a powerful immortal who will burn down the world in order to protect the one woman who is meant to be his. BURN IT DOWN was first released by Kensington Publishing in 2014 (the original title was PLAYING WITH FIRE), and I am very happy to be able to bring this story back to readers once again. The phoenix shifters are hot, hot, hot, and I hope you enjoy the Phoenix Fury world.**BURN IT DOWN is a re-release. It was originally published in 2014 as PLAYING WITH FIRE.**

Prepare to burn up the pages in this hot paranormal romance by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden.Do you believe in monsters? You should, they walk among humans every single day. Reporter Eve Bradley has known the truth about paranormals for a while, and her latest story has taken her inside the mysterious Genesis facility. It's at Genesis that Eve first meets Subject Thirteen, Cain O'Connor. Big, gorgeous, and truly, truly HOT.Cain is a phoenix shifter. Every time that he dies, he rises from the ashes...stronger, deadlier, and another step closer to losing his control. And what happens when a phoenix loses control? Welcome to hell on Earth.Cain feels an instant connection with Eve, a woman who swears she wants to help him. The attraction between them burns hotter than his flames, and soon, Eve is the only link to sanity that Cain has as the world turns to fire around him.Eve isn't human, despite the cover she's used for years, and she is more than capable of withstanding a little heat. But as their enemies plot to trap them, Eve and Cain will be forced to trust each other completely. Be forced to surrender to a desire that cannot be controlled, and soon, if they are not careful, it's a desire that might just have the power to destroy them both.If you want something too badly, if you want someone too much...you will never even see the fire coming, not until it's too late. Be careful. You don't want to get burned...Author's Note: Welcome to the world of my phoenixes! Hot paranormal romances are waiting for you. HOT ENOUGH TO BURN is a romance steamy enough to singe your fingers, but what else should you expect from a fierce shifter hero? HOT ENOUGH TO BURN was originally published by Kensington back in 2014, and back then, it had the title of BURN FOR ME. I'm super excited to bring this tale to readers once again! It's a full-length story (90k), with a guaranteed happy ending.**HOT ENOUGH TO BURN is a re-release. It was originally published in 2014 as BURN FOR ME.**

He's more than a little rough around the edges...Memphis Camden isn't a nice guy. He's big, dangerous, and has an extremely low tolerance for BS. A former bounty hunter, Memphis now has a deadly new target...a serial killer. Memphis has been tracking the guy for months, and he may just have found the way to drag the monster into the light. In order to accomplish his mission, he's going to need help from an unlikely ally...She's elegant, poised, and a beautiful society queen.Eliza Robinson doesn't talk about her past. She tried going to the cops-long ago-but they never caught the man responsible for her abduction, and her powerful family made sure to bury every detail about that night. Now, she spends her days dodging the stiff guards her family keeps sending her way. Until someone very unusual steps into her path.He's not like the others. He's fierce, ruggedly sexy, and more than a little uncivilized...At first, Eliza thinks that Memphis is a new bodyguard. The attraction she feels for him is white-hot, stunning in its intensity, and it completely disrupts her carefully ordered life. But Memphis isn't suddenly close to her because he's on her parents' payroll.Memphis belongs to a group of cold case solvers called the Ice Breakers, and for his latest mission? He's hunting the man who once turned Eliza's world into a nightmare. Memphis wants her help because she is the only one who ever escaped from the monster. What Memphis doesn't know...is that the monster has been stalking Eliza ever since she fled from him...They are complete opposites.The only rules that Memphis follows are the ones that he makes. He hits life full-force, with no apologies. Eliza is reserved, careful in all that she does, and always on her guard. They shouldn't want each other so badly, but they do. Their attraction won't be denied, and their sudden, forced proximity just throws them closer to the edge of desire.Eliza is determined to help Memphis, and she'll take any risk to end the nightmare that has haunted her. But with every moment that passes, the danger deepens around her, and soon Memphis realizes that closing the latest case isn't his top priority. Protecting Eliza, making sure that she's safe-that is his only goal. Because the refined and cautious Eliza may have just stolen his heart...Author's Note: Memphis never loses his prey. He's alpha to his core, fierce and dedicated, and when he falls...oh, but he will fall hard. His latest cold case has taken him into Eliza's high society world. The fierce attraction he feels for Eliza catches him off-guard, and all too soon, he can't imagine his life without her in it. But, someone else has eyes on Eliza, too. Someone who has been watching her for a very long time. A cold case is about to ignite, and if they aren't careful, Memphis and Eliza might just get caught in the blaze.

She's royalty. He's the wrong guy. But he's the only one who can keep her safe. Get ready for a red-hot new romance from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden.How do you protect a princess?Step one: Do the job. Make her the priority.Constantine Leos can't believe his new assignment. He's supposed to protect a princess. An actual, no BS royal princess. Sure, she spent her whole life in the US, and she's only just discovered that she's royalty, but, still...this isn't his typical type of case. He's used to bad guys who fight dirty and hard. He's not prepared for...her. A gorgeous princess with dark eyes, lush lips, and a deceptive delicacy that makes him want to take on the world in order to protect her.Step two: Stay close to the client. Intimately close.Seemingly overnight, Juliet Laurent went from being a nobody to being the lost princess who now has her face splashed across social media. The new fame comes with danger because someone seems intent on making sure that Juliet never gets to wear her promised crown. She's scared and desperate, and Juliet doesn't know who to trust in this crazy royal life...Enter the new bodyguard. Big, buff, and dangerous. A man who isn't scared of anything. Just the man she needs. A man she desperately wants.Constantine promises to protect her from every threat. His job is to stand between her and danger. With him, Juliet feels safe. And with him, Juliet also feels the stirring of a fierce desire that catches her by surprise. How can she want a stranger so much, so desperately? But when the threats continue and Constantine shields her again and again, her feelings for him just grow stronger. Forced into close proximity, the attraction rages past her control and his...Step three: Protect the princess. Don't fall for her.Constantine knows a guy like him won't ever get a happy ending, but he will do whatever it takes to make sure that Juliet stays safe. Because Juliet doesn't need a Prince Charming. She needs a bodyguard who will eliminate every threat and who will destroy anyone who tries to hurt her. In other words, this princess needs the big, bad wolf. Luckily, Constantine has always excelled at being bad.Ready for a fun, hot romance with a touch of danger? HOW TO PROTECT A PRINCESS has a guaranteed happy ending and no cliff-hangers.

An ancient evil.An unholy alliance.An eternal love.William Dark is a monster-a vampire who feeds on blood and fear.He is exactly what Savannah Daniels needs.A year ago, Savannah's twin brother and his wife were brutally murdered. Savannah swore a vow of vengeance against the man, the beast, that killed them. A beast that is now after her. And the only way to stop him is to give up her human life. Can she convince William Dark, the most dangerous vampire on the East Coast, to transform her?Savannah and William enter into an unholy alliance: he will change her and see that she receives her justice. In return, she must be his companion, his mate, for eternity.But Savannah soon realizes that there is more at stake than just her life. Because once she tastes William's kiss, she knows that she may be in jeopardy of losing her heart as well.Seduction has a dark power all its own. Should she trust a man who claims to have no soul?