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From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottMedical drama from the Monroe Family!A deathbed promise...Firefighter Austin Monroe knows his partner's death is his fault. Guilt he'd take to his grave. When he's called to the scene of a local fire, he's surprised to find Lindsey and her young son among the victims. He wants to help, to fulfill his promise to his partner, but Lindsey is just as determined to go it alone.Lindsey didn't want Austin to know the truth about the pile of debt she'd uncovered after her husband's death. Discovering the truth had shattered her, in more ways than one. She didn't want or need Austin's pity, but the more time she spent with him, the more she found herself longing for more. But how could she possibly learn to trust her heart, again?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottOath of Honor - To protect and serve...Pregnant and in a killer's crosshairs!When Harper Crane is nearly abducted outside the law office where she works as an administrative assistant, she's grateful two police officers are there to rescue her. At seven months pregnant she has no idea why someone is coming after her, especially since her criminal ex-husband is dead. She wants nothing more than to return to her boring life, but the attacks against her escalate, giving her little choice but to accept Steele's protection.Tactical police officer Steele Delaney believes someone within Harper's ex-husband's criminal enterprise is responsible for attacking her. But when key evidence is found in Harper's apartment, he tries to understand why she's being framed. He only trusts his fellow officers, and members of the Finnegan family. Staying under the radar isn't easy, but neither is protecting his heart. Can he keep Harper and her baby safe long enough to plan their future?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottMedical drama from the Monroe Family!Safe Haven Baby!Dr. Adam Monroe is shocked to find a safe haven baby left in his clinic waiting room. He teams up with pediatric nurse, Krista Vaughn to care for baby Joy, getting her safely through a dangerous bout of RSV, while wishing there was a way to reunite the baby with her mother. Krista has been trying to get over her crush on Adam Monroe but as they care for the safe haven baby, they grow closer together. She longs for more, but Adam has secrets he isn't willing to share. With the Christmas holiday right around the corner, will Adam let down his guard long enough to embrace a family of his own?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Active Shooter at the Christmas parade...EMT Elly Finnegan instinctively jumps into the line of danger when a gunman opens fire at the Christmas parade. Despite hating the sight of blood, she acts exactly as she's trained to do. Tactical officer Joe Kingsley is there, too and they work together to save lives. But when more shots are taken near her home, Elly and Joe realize the danger is far from over.Joe promises Elly's brother Rhy that he'll protect the youngest Finnegan sibling with his life. But as danger stalks them, it proves a difficult promise to keep. This shooter wasn't your typical rage filled young man-this guy had a cold and deadly purpose. And it was up to Joe and the rest of the tactical team to uncover his motive before he strikes again. Can Joe keep Elly safe so she can celebrate her Christmas family reunion with the Callahans?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Targeted by a killer...While paying their last respects to her father, widower Shelby Copeland and her daughter Eva are targeted by a gunman during the graveside service. If not for staff sergeant Aiden Finnegan, they'd both be dead. Especially since they are found again at Shelby's home. Shelby teaches fourth graders, there's no reason for anyone to harm her. Unless this is related to her deceased husband or father.A young mother and her daughter should never be in harm's way, and Aiden is determined to keep them both safe. Yet it soon becomes clear that someone within the army national guard is responsible for these attacks, and will not hesitate to kill anyone who gets in his way. Shelby has no love for the army, even less so now that the truth has been revealed. Is it possible for these opposites to find common ground, and a future, together?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottMedical drama from the Monroe Family!Can he uphold his promise?After discovering he has a daughter, police officer Alec Monroe has given up his wild ways to settle into a family centered routine. Gone is the uptight, living on the edge cop. But when he meets Dr. Jillian Davis and has a troubling case to solve that requires her expertise, he is tempted to break his promise not to add any more stressors to his daughter's life.Jillian has a painful secret, one that forces her to keep handsome Alec Monroe at arm's length. Yet working with him as they solve the mystery of the missing narcotics, she begins to let her guard down. Meeting his adorable daughter, only makes him more attractive. Alec is a great single dad. Can they work through their troubled pasts to face the future-together?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Held hostage at knifepoint...As a nurse in the emergency department, Alanna Finnegan is accustomed to taking care of patients with gunshot wounds. But when she is taken hostage with a scalpel blade at her throat, she knows the ruthless gang member won't hesitate to kill her. Police officer Reed Carmichael doesn't hesitate to shoot and kill the man holding her captive and she is relieved the nightmare is over. Except, it isn't.Reed is placed on administrative leave after shooting Ivan "Ice" Garcia, only to find his rookie partner, murdered. When he takes Alanna home, danger continues to stalk their every move. Nothing makes sense, especially members of a gang having the resources to find them. Reed and Alanna can only trust the Finnegan siblings to keep them safe. With a price on Reed's head, time is running out. Will they uncover the truth in time to celebrate their new found love?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottMedical drama from the Monroe Family!Can she rebuild her broken dreams?After losing Shane Reinhart, the man she'd hoped to marry, registered nurse Amber Monroe is desperate to put the pieces of her life back together. To do that, she must break free of her family obligations. Moving on shouldn't be so difficult, but things become complicated when Dr. Nick Tanner enters the picture.Former trauma surgeon turned patient; Nick has come to Milwaukee to return Shane's personal items to Amber Monroe. Nick's body and spirit are broken, but meeting the Monroe family begins to heal him in a way he hadn't thought possible. Yet it's clear Amber has a plan, one that doesn't include him. Letting her go isn't easy. Unless he can find a way to convince her that love is an adventure, too...

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Threatened by an arsonist...When Dr. Faye Kimble finds her car on fire, she believes it to be a teenage prank. But when her house is also torched, she realizes that someone has targeted her, on purpose. And as the arson attempts escalate, she turns to her high school crush, Colin Finnegan for support.Colin Finnegan became a firefighter largely because of Faye's father's influence. Fire Chief Dorian Kimble believes the attacks against his daughter are related to his terminating a firefighter. Colin is determined to keep Faye safe, a difficult task as the arsonist seems to know their every move. The danger surrounding Faye, threatens her love for Colin. Will they uncover the truth in time to plan a future, together?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Undercover memory loss...Coast Guard Lieutenant Quinn Finnegan is shocked when he rescues his believed to be dead, former fiancée, Sami Lopez out of the middle of Lake Michigan. But even more stunning is the fact that Sami doesn't remember who she is or why she was crossing the lake in a storm. Since Sami was a former cop, he believes she may have been working undercover in a case that had gone terribly wrong. The boat explosion was no accident. And when the threats against Sami escalate, it's difficult to know who they should trust.Sami can't ignore the desperate sense of urgency plaguing her. There is something critically important she needs to do. But what? The only reason she was still alive was thanks to Quinn and his family. Given the attraction between them, it didn't make sense that she'd left him two years earlier. Will they survive long enough to learn the truth, and have a second chance at love?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottRisking their hearts and their lives while protecting the innocent . . .Someone wants her ranch and will do anything to get it...Sylvie McLane knows and loves the McLane Mountain Ranch located outside Dillon, Montana. But when gunfire causes her to be thrown off her horse and left dangling off the edge of a cliff, she can't ignore the fact that someone wants her dead. Former Navy SEAL Dawson Steele comes to her rescue, but can she trust him? Can she trust anyone? The attacks come from all sides, forcing her to accept Dawson's offer to take on the role of her bodyguard. Dawson Steele is still recovering from several surgeries to remove shrapnel from his abdomen thanks to his last op that had gone sideways, but that isn't going to stop him from protecting Sylvie. However, his time in Montana is limited-he has never wanted to be stuck in one place. The warm ocean breeze of San Diego calls to him, but he won't leave Sylvie to face this threat alone. There are too many possible suspects, and he believes the culprit is staying close to the ranch. As they race to uncover the truth, Dawson is prepared for the worst. What he doesn't expect is for Sylvie to steal his heart.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Kidnapped in the dead of night!Grace Ramsey is horrified when she realizes her six-year-old son Caleb has been snatched from his bed at midnight. The only man who can help her now, is FBI Agent Brady Finnegan, Caleb's biological father. She had good reasons for keeping Caleb a secret, and while Brady does not agree, they decide that the main priority is to find Caleb and bring him home.Brady is furious to learn he's been betrayed by the woman he once loved, but manages to thrust those feelings aside in order to find the missing boy. As he and Grace follow one lead after another, his anger and resentment fades and they grow closer together in their shared mission. They can't go back and change the past, but they can rebuild their future. If they can find Caleb in time...

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Bodyguard for the Assistant District Attorney...Deputy Kyleigh Finnegan has always admired ADA Baxter Scala's determination to bring criminals to justice. But his upcoming trial proves to be the most dangerous one yet. When gunfire rings out, missing him by inches, Kyleigh is assigned to protect him. Yet her goal to keep him alive is more difficult than she could have imagined.Bax refuses to let anything, even a few attempts on his life get in the way of sending a famous musician to jail for murder. Having beautiful Kyleigh Finnegan as his protection detail, though was not part of the plan. She's skilled and smart, but having a woman throwing herself in the line of fire for him, doesn't sit well. He should be protecting her, not the other way around. Yet the more time he spends with Kyleigh, the more he realizes he doesn't want to let her go. If he can survive long enough to bring a murderer to justice, his next task will be to convince her to stick close to his side, permanently.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Cold case justice!When Joy Munson confronts Detective Tarin Finnegan about reopening her brother's case, she doesn't expect to be shot at by an unknown assailant. And when the gunman strikes three more times in less than twenty-four hours, she and Tarin are forced to accept the truth. Her brother hadn't committed suicide, he'd been murdered.Tarin's promise to keep Joy safe isn't easy to keep. It seems as if the gunman knows their every move. Unwilling to trust anyone but his family, Tarin and Joy go completely off-grid. Uncovering the truth is just as difficult as ignoring their mutual attraction. Will they find justice for Joy's brother, and a possible future for themselves, before it's too late?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottRisking their hearts and their lives while protecting the innocent . . .A suspect in her ex-husband's murder . . . Detective Maggie Chandler is shocked to stumble across her ex-husband's dead body, but being a prime suspect is even worse. When her boss takes her badge and gun, she feels helpless. Until a blast from the past, drop-dead gorgeous Dallas Hoffman, blows into her life. The former Navy SEAL, and biological father to her daughter, Laney, is the last person she wants to see. Until a gunman takes a shot at her, nearly hitting the little girl, leaving Maggie little choice but to accept Dallas's help in protecting them. Dallas is shocked to discover he has an eight-year-old daughter, but his anger toward Maggie quickly fades in the face of danger. Whoever killed her ex-husband is now coming after her. His primary goal is to keep Maggie and their daughter safe. His chocolate lab K9, Romeo, is more than willing to help. And when Laney is kidnapped, Dallas and Romeo will risk everything to save her. Reunited as they fight for the truth, will Dallas convince Maggie to give their love another chance?

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Can she trust him with her baby?When Lifeline Pilot Megan Hoffman finds herself pregnant with her ex-fiancé''s baby, she is determined to remain independent and to raise her child alone. Normally keeping her distance from the rotating residents, isn''t a problem, until she meets the very attractive and very serious Dr. Drake Thorton who discovers her secret.Drake hasn''t recovered from losing his wife and unborn child shortly before Christmas, but when he realizes Megan is pregnant and the baby''s father out of the picture, he finds himself unable to stay away. Megan is not only beautiful but an amazing pilot especially in a crisis. He opens himself up to friendship, and leans on Megan for support after discovering the identity of his birth mother. Will Drake learn to celebrate Christmas and allow himself to fall in love, again?

While vacationing in McNally Bay, Jesse McNally finds his old high school crush Carla Templeton, more beautiful than ever. But watching Carla’s eight-year-old daughter Cassandra, who shares some of his siblings’ mannerisms, he’s shocked to discover he’s the girl’s father. Stunned, he has little choice but to make up for the time he’d lost with his daughter and the woman he once loved. Even the attacks against him, from some unknown foe, can’t change his mind.Carla hadn’t kept Cassie a secret on purpose, but there was no point in denying the truth. Jesse has made it clear he’s here to stay. And when the danger around Jesse spreads to her and her daughter, Carla is thankful for Jesse’s strength and protection. But can she trust Jesse not to break her heart a second time?

When a witness becomes a target…Copycat Killer by Laura Scott When a double homicide is strikingly familiar to a twenty-year-old cold case, Detective Nate Slater is rattled by the parallels. With a child as the only witness, he and his K-9 partner must protect little Lucy and her aunt, Willow Emery. Nate's rough past means he always keeps an emotional distance…but in this case, getting closer is the only way they'll all survive.Chasing Secrets by Heather Woodhaven After Karenna Pressley stumbles upon a ruthless drug dealer trying to drown her best friend, she's on his hit list-and out of places to run. Her ex-boyfriend, K-9 officer Ray Morrow, is determined to keep her safe with his drug-detecting spaniel, Abby. But with danger stalking them, will their reunion be a chance for a fresh start or the end for them both?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott Previously published as Copycat Killer and Chasing Secrets

Will he choose family or love?Street artist Cooper Holland instantly notices the beautiful woman going into a church, for the second time in as many days. When a man dressed in black begins to follow her, he instinctively knows something is wrong. Soon, he discovers there are two men after the pretty woman, and can hardly believe it when Mia claims they want to kill her.The rules of witness protection prevent Mia Royce from confiding in Cooper, the attractive artist who''d raced to her rescue. Unfortunately, her US Marshal contact isn''t answering her calls. Cooper has the street smarts to help her remain hidden. As the attacks against Mia grow more threatening, she isn''t sure how to keep Cooper safe from the men who now want to harm him, too. Cooper claims he can protect himself, but Mia secretly knows there''s a lot at stake. She refuses to ask Cooper to give up his life, despite the fact he''d already captured her heart. Will Cooper choose his foster family or her love?