Cindy Dees

Ten years ago Mac Conlon broke her heart...right before she nearly lost her life. But with the lethal assassin who'd tried to kill her back on her trail, Susan Monroe had nowhere else to turn. She entrusted herself to Mac's protection and willed herself not to lose her heart all over again.She was the only woman he'd ever loved. And his need to protect her overrode every reasonable, logical bone in his body. Mac just hoped he could remain sane enough in her enticing presence to do what he'd been... more info>>

Helicopter pilot Annie O'Donnell had made a split-second decision deep behind enemy lines—a decision that nearly cost a man his life. Now it was up to her, and her alone, to make sure he got home in one piece.But Major Thomas Folly wasn't exactly making it easy. Even badly wounded and trapped in hostile territory, the battle-hardened soldier was a very dangerous man—and not just to the enemy.He was easily the most powerful, most compelling man she had ever known. And as they raced tog... more info>>

"Mendez? What happened to you?"Captain Jim Kelley was thunderstruck. Suddenly Alexandra Mendez had gone from one of the guys, kid sister and tomboy to all woman. Alex was under his command on a dangerous undercover mission, but Jim had to keep reminding himself they were only pretending to be lovers.Alex had loved Jim all her life, but they'd always been just friends. Now working together to thwart an assassination plot, their cover required her to unearth her femininity. Jim's sudden attention ... more info>>

Dr. Finn Colton thought he'd left his past behind. But once he sets foot in Honey Creek, Montana, after years away, he sees that some things never change. The Colton family unit is still fragile. The woman who'd destroyed his heart ages ago still gets past his defenses. And the deceit that tore them apart is still a mystery. Rachel Grant can't forget how loving Finn had led to destruction. Nor can she forget what his smile, his touch, stirs in her. With a devastating storm racing toward them... more info>>

Interpol agent Ana Reisner has big problems. She's been ordered--by the president of France--to solve a murder that hasn't happened yet and recover a stolen item that the owner refuses to name. Worse, she must work with an ultrasexy former thief--a man she could end up arresting--and she's receiving warnings from what Ana can only believe is a ghost. To solve the puzzle, Ana must uncover the truth about her own connection to a lost cult of women, the caretakers of the Black Madonna icon. But as ... more info>>

Rules of engagement for Special Forces soldier Joe "Doc" Rodriguez's newest mission:Rule 1: Remember that Carina Ferrare is the daughter of Charlie Squad's most dreaded enemy--Eduardo Ferrare--and he will stop at nothing to keep his daughter and kill her rescuers.Rule 2: To rescue Carina you must marry her, share a bed with her and somehow still be able to think enough to get the two of you out of her father's house alive.Rule 3: Forget everything you've ever believed about not falling in love w... more info>>

HE COULD HANDLE ANY RISK--EXCEPT HERShe was his enemy's daughter. And soldier Jim "Dutch" Dutcher would never forgive Julia Ferrare for her part in the betrayal that killed his brother--or for the vulnerability she'd made Dutch feel. But now Julia had called him for help in escaping her father. And ten years hadn't changed a damn thing about her. She was still beautiful, fragile, kind--and most likely setting him up for another con. She'd stolen from him once--his family, his memories, his heart... more info>>

A plane crash had left Maddie Ingersoll stranded, with a tropical storm approaching and a serial killer on the loose. And it had brought her close--far too close--to the most compelling, most sensual man she had ever encountered. She knew there were dark, unspoken secrets in Tom Laruso's past. And yet she agreed to masquerade as his lover to try and trap the murderer stalking these once peaceful islands. But their charade of passion quickly flared out of control, until it was as real and as powe... more info>>

The tall, dark and deadly Special Forces officer was everything Kimberly Stanton hated. But when she was abducted and dragged deep into the South American jungle, she came to understand the comfort a woman could take in having a man like him at her side....Tex Monroe's lethal power and combat-tested survival skills were all that stood between Kimberly and certain death. But maybe this man—so harsh one moment, so seductive the next—was the real danger here. Because he was making her dre... more info>>

SHE'S A DOCTOR. A HEALER. CAN SHE KILL IN THE NAME OF GOOD?Dr. Aleesha Gautier had asked herself that question many times since joining the Medusa Project, the United States' first all-woman Special Ops team. Could she take lives--even to protect national security--when her every instinct screamed to save them?Her first official mission--taking back a hijacked cruise ship--brought her face-to-face with her greatest fear: bad guys she would have to kill to save innocent lives. And one hijacker wh... more info>>

Captain "Kat" Kim, leader of the all-female Medusa squad, lives by the warrior's code. Trained in an ancient warrior tradition, she can scale a wall in complete silence. But when she's paired with Special Forces Captain Jeff Steiger, she faces new danger. Steiger is all-American, from his blue eyes to his sun-streaked hair, and his laidback manner goes against Kat's control-freak ways. When the two hunt for a high-end art thief, their opposite styles combust. And as mysterious commandos turn th... more info>>

Casey Chandler is a Special Forces operative working under cover. Not a harem girl swept off her feet by some prince. But the way her body reacts to Hakim El Aran, it clearly didn't get that memo. To top it off, Medusa's intelligence is certain that El Haran Industries is close to closing a weapons deal, and it's her assignment to stop it. No matter what. Hakim El Aran lives life in a gilded cage, his family blackmailed by terrorists...until an exotic, mysterious woman saves his life. Cassan... more info>>

One last mission: deliver Melina Montez to a drug lord in the Peruvian rain forest. Immediately after: deliver himself unto eternity. Commando John Hollister's last op had gone bad. His men were dead. He'd failed. It was time to check out.Certain death awaited Melina. Her life in exchange for the lives of her family. Still, the stunning doctor was desperate to find a way out. Desperate to change John's mind, she's given him a reason to live, but will it be enough? Too many dangers lurk in the ju... more info>>

Navy Commander Brady Hathaway is done with women. Since H.O.T. Watch is pretty much a 24/7 job, that leaves no time for female entanglements. Then he's appointed Eve Dupont's handler. Tan, leggy and blonde, the lethal-looking civilian chosen to take down a terrorist cell scares the hell out of him. Can he keep Eve safe and resist her charms? This may be Eve's only shot to clear her name from any involvement in a terrorist cell and bring in a wanted assassin. But can the ultimate party girl do it... more info>>

Special Forces operative Carter Baigneaux has never shied away from danger—and he has the scars to prove it. His assignment to interview astrophysicist Lily James about her latest research project hardly qualifies as a life-or-death mission. But after thwarting kidnapping attempts, facing potential nuclear war and sharing the most lust-inducing kisses he'd ever experienced, the war-hardened soldier isn't so sure.Lily might not consider herself a sexy scientist but she can't resist the way s... more info>>

Someone was trying to assassinate the president of the United States, and only army intelligence captain Diana Lockworth had the ability to stop them--if she could convince the authorities she wasn't a crackpot. It didn't help that her intel came from a source so secret even she didn't know who it was. With only twenty-four hours to stop the attack, she had to figure out who was masterminding the plot and when they planned to strike. First, she had to get the charismatic young president on her s... more info>>

A disgraced Silver Rothchild has one last shot at superstardom. But her Las Vegas comeback could turn into a huge flop, courtesy of an illegitimate baby on the way and a vengeful stalker waiting in the wings. Now the pampered pop diva must spend 24/7 with her unbelievably uptight--undeniably sexy--Special Ops bodyguard who's being bankrolled by her stepfather! Much to her surprise, a perilous, passion-filled night with Austin Dearing proves they are sensational together. Too bad Silver's precio... more info>>

Kinsey Hollingsworth's tropical-getaway plans didn't include dodging gunshots. Or a speedboat chase with Mitch Perovski, the tall and tempting spy who'd commandeered her boat. But the socialite would handle anything Mitch demanded--whether it meant going undercover or under the covers. Mitch didn't work with partners. And although Kinsey proved she was more than a pampered heiress, she was no match for the assassin targeting them ... or for Mitch's smoldering desire. He had to get through this o... more info>>

He was the original cool operator. But now Jake Harrington needs Shannon McMahon's help to complete his deadly mission. Watching his target from her apartment, the military sniper isn't prepared for the emotions Shannon awakes in him, tempting him with her tenderness...and her innate sexiness.Shannon had come to far-off St. George to hide. She knows Jake is one of the good guys, but he won't let himself get close to anyone--until his cover is blown, sending them fleeing for their lives. Together... more info>>

Aide worker Katy McMann was tending to the wounded in a wartorn country when she stumbled upon the cause of the conflict--the king of Baraq. The enigmatic Nikolas Ramsey hid among imprisoned men until he could find a way to restore himself to the throne. In the confines of the prison their chemistry sizzled, and Katy wished circumstances were different. She kept his dangerous secret, but then he asked her to make a sacrifice for the Baraqi people--have his child for the future of his kingdom. Fu... more info>>

After an accident allowed surgeons to reconstruct her face with Barbie in mind, Misty Cordell focused on proving to herself she's much more than a pretty face, even joining the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. But when she saves a handsome pilot, it's a good thing she knows that looks can be deceiving. Because Gregorii Harkov isn't who he says he is. As Greg and Misty run for their lives from an unknown enemy, they hardly know whether to trust one another, let alone anyone else... more info>>

She'd pushed beyond her family's traditions because Isabella Torres, intel analyst and soldier, had been driven to succeed--especially as part of the first all-female Special Ops unit, the Medusas. She'd survived training on sheer guts. Now her gut was telling her she belonged at the winter games, guarding a controversial young ice skater from terrorists--and from a larger, more sinister plot that could turn an athletic neutral zone into a battlefield. Her gut also said her sexy new boss would e... more info>>

Air Force Major Vanessa Blake had been handpicked to lead the first all-female Special Forces team, the Medusas. But there was one bit of classified information the military hadn't shared with her--their trainer, tough-as-nails Lieutenant Colonel Jake Scatalone, was under orders to prove women had no place in Special Forces. No matter how well Vanessa and her team performed, they would fail.Then Scatalone disappeared on a crucial mission in hostile territory. And Vanessa made the military a deal... more info>>

SHE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A MAN'S HEART STOP. LITERALLY.Code named Python, Karen Tucker is the beautiful brawn behind the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. When they're sent on an arctic training mission with a Norwegian team, it's Karen's strength that makes the men, especially Lieutenant Anders Larson, sit up and take notice. But before Karen and Anders can find out if their fiery rivalry is more than just competitive spirit, the team uncovers a secret drug lab. Exposed to a deadl... more info>>

Reporter Paige Ellis and billionaire Tom Rowe are bound to cross paths at the economic summit on the island of Beau Mer. But the sparks flying between them are off the charts. And then there's the body that washes ashore, forcing them to work together to catch a killer who's turned his sights on Tom.As a member of the all-female Medusa squad, Paige is put into service as Tom's temporary bodyguard. Apparently the U.S. government finds his body as important as she does enticing...and infuriating. ... more info>>