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5/21/2019

The June 2019 Intrigues


DESPERATE MEASURES
the 150th Harlequin Release for

Their mission to catch a killer
may make them his next victims


Jake Lamont needs evidence to finally catch his twin sister’s killer, and blog reporter Monica Wright is the only person who can help him. Monica’s motive for justice may be different than Jake’s, but they both want the serial killer off the streets. As the stakes grow higher, Jake knows he needs to stay focused. Because letting down his guard may cost him the life of another woman he loves.



INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE
Together, can they find the Twilight Killer…
Before he finds them?


Special Agent Ethan Barrow’s father was the most brilliant FBI profiler of all time. Now he’s in a psychiatric ward, committed for the very crimes he cased. But new evidence leads Ethan straight to Detective Adaline Kinsella—the woman he had a past with ten years earlier. Addie can trust evidence…even if she can’t trust the emotions Ethan elicits. Can she now put the past aside to bring the real Twilight Killer to justice?




WYOMING COWBOY RANGER

He reminds her of a past she’s spent a long time trying to forget…

Jen Delaney kept her romance with Tyler Carson secret—along with her broken heart after he left Bent. Now the army ranger is back and convinced a madman is targeting Jen to get to him. When the stubborn woman doesn’t heed his warnings, Ty is forced to take extreme measures. But nothing he does seems to deter their dangerous stalker, and time is running out…


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WITHIN RANGE

If the detective was going to protect her,
He’d have to get her to let her guard down first.


Helen Boyd had thought she and her son were safe from her abusive ex-husband. Then she finds a dead woman in her house—a woman who looks a lot like her. Detective Seth Renner suspects that Helen was the intended victim, but soon learns Helen has many secrets… He doesn’t know what to believe, except that this woman and child need care and, right now, protection.



REINING IN TROUBLE

Guarded hearts.
Unspeakable danger.


Detective Caleb Nash’s childhood kidnapper has never been caught, and not even reuniting with his family has healed the scars. Then he meets guarded, beautiful Nina Drake. Damaged by her own past and living in self-imposed isolation, Nina tries to keep her distance from the cowboy lawman. But when she’s the target of mysterious attacks, only Caleb can keep her safe. Will his vow to protect resurrect his own childhood torments?


IDENTICAL STRANGER

A woman identical to her is missing.
Will she be next?


Private investigator Jackson Travers swears he’s located his best friend’s missing wife, but Sophie Sparrow is not Sabrina Cromwell, even if she looks identical to the woman in Jack’s photo. When Sophie is nearly killed, Jack wonders if it’s a case of mistaken identity. Can he uncover the truth before Sophie—and her missing doppelgŠnger—end up dead?








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2/15/2019

the March 2019 Intrigues

"I love a little mystery and romance together, I think it makes a better story. That way I get two for the price of one ! A romance and a mystery !” ~Carla E.

Be sure to register for Rita Herring's autographed copy of Hostage at Hawk's Landing through the Rafflecopter below. Check out the Intrigue Facebook Page.


HOSTAGE AT HAWK'S LANDING

Danger brought them together.
Will the truth tear them apart?

Desperate to learn what caused his estranged father’s death, Dexter Hawk finds himself drawn to a woman from his past. Melissa Gentry lost her family years ago. Now a shoot-out at work has put her own life in danger. With Dex suddenly back, asking for her help, Melissa realizes once again she has everything to lose. Because a man like Dex cannot be replaced…or forgotten.

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ANGI: Favorite thing about Dexter Hawk
RITA: Dexter is a tortured hero who has been haunted by his father’s disappearance, and also a rebel who doesn’t like to follow the rules. Although Dexter is close to his three brothers and mother, he’s a loner who walked away from the woman he loved for fear of being hurt. But like his brothers, when danger strikes, he will do anything for his family – and the woman he loves.

ANGI: Favorite thing about Melissa Gentry
RITA: In spite of the fact that Melissa was abandoned by her mother and lived on the streets with her father, she is giving and loving and has dedicated herself to helping the homeless. Although secretly she craves a family and real home of her own – and the one man she sees in her dreams is Dexter Hawk.

ANGI: Favorite thing about Hostage at Hawk's Landing
RITA: Hostage at Hawk’s Landing is a love story about two broken people who find each other while searching for justice for the homeless who they believe are being targeted by a predator.


ANGI: Tell us a little about the Badge of Justice series.
RITA: The Badge of Justice Series is a story of a family nearly torn apart by tragedy but who are devoted to each other and to finding justice for innocents.

ANGI: Favorite scene in Hostage at Hawk's Landing

RITA: My favorite scene is when the Hawk brothers are forced to come together to save the family – and Melissa – and finally find the answers about their long lost father.

THE DARK WOODS

Will uncovering the truth about her past…
Destroy her future?

Driven to discover what really happened to her parents twenty-seven years ago, Sasha Lenoir seeks US Marshal Branch Holloway’s help. It’s a big risk. What if her former lover learns her long-held secret? As their reignited desire draws them back into each other’s arms, Sasha knows that Branch deserves to hear the truth. But will telling him about her past cost her a second chance with the man she never forgot?


A Winchester, Tennessee Thriller



TRUSTING THE SHERIFF

Is she a good cop gone bad?
If only she could remember…

Suffering amnesia, injured detective Abby Baker can’t believe her sergeant actually thinks she killed her partner. Enter Sheriff Caleb Tanner, tasked with learning Abby’s secrets while she hides from a murderer and recuperates at her Amish relatives’ farm. But the more Tanner digs, the more he’s attracted to Abby. And the less convinced he is of the accusations against her…


STORM WARNING

She’s keeping secrets.
Now he must keep her alive.

A murder in the tiny town of Frost Falls is big news. And a mysterious “vacationer” with the same first name as the victim has police chief Jason Cash intent on finding out who Yvette LaSalle really is. Especially with someone now after her. Yvette is hiding dangerous information, and Jason is the only man she can trust…but how much? Because the truth will get them both killed.



HIDDEN IDENTITY

He “died” to save the woman he loved.
Now her amnesia might save them both…

Faking his death was the only way for Adam Parish to stay alive. But when a suspicious helicopter crash reunites him with the woman he had to leave behind, Adam knows they’re both in danger. Unfortunately, Chelsea Pierce doesn’t remember who he is—or that she’s carrying his child. On the run from merciless killers, Adam vows to protect Chelsea and their baby. But once he reveals the truth, will he lose the woman he loves a second time?


THE GIRL WHO COULDN'T FORGET

She can’t stop reliving the terrifying memories.
Can he protect her from a new threat?


Twelve years ago, Brooke Josephson suffered a horrifying ordeal at the hands of a brutal kidnapper. When her best friend is murdered and a chilling link between the crimes is uncovered, she will do whatever it takes to stop the killer. FBI special agent Justin Sloan can help her. The expert profiler makes Brooke feel safe…and desired. She survived before. With his love, can she put the past to rest at last?




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10/19/2018

the November Intrigues

Did you know that Harlequin Intrigues have two release dates? The paperbacks hit local shelves (and Amazon delivery) on the third or fourth Monday (closest to the 20th of each month). Digital releases happen on the following 1st of the month.

For Instance: the November digital versions release November 1st, but the paperbacks are available on October 22nd.

Here are the six November Intrigues. A special thanks to Nicole Helm for her gift of an autographed copy of this month's release! Be sure to enter through the Rafflecopter below. Tweet or post for extra daily entries.
WYOMING COWBOY PROTECTION

A woman and baby on the run—
just upended a cowboy’s life

Noah Carson did not plan to have a woman and a baby under his roof. But his new housekeeper is in danger, and the solitary Wyoming rancher will do whatever it takes to protect Addie Foster and her nephew. He thinks they can overcome anything together, but he doesn’t know who she’s running from. What he does know is the longer Addie and Seth stay, the more Noah believes that they belong here—with him.

Carsons & Delaneys
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ANGI:  Favorite thing about Noah Carson
NICOLE: My favorite heroes are grumpy on the outside, softies on the inside—and that’s Noah to a T. Not much of a talker, doesn’t want to chit chat, but he’ll do anything for those he loves, even if he grumbles a bit while doing it.

ANGI:  Favorite thing about Addie Foster
NICOLE: Addie’s a survivor, despite feeling like she doesn’t quite now what she’s doing, she’s always willing to do whatever it takes to protect her nephew.

ANGI:  Favorite thing about Wyoming Cowboy Protection
NICOLE: One of my favorite things about Wyoming Cowboy Protection is how, because the live under the same roof for a time, Noah and Addie become a family without even fully realizing. Then when they’re thrust into danger they begin to see how much they’ve grown to depend on and love each other.

ANGI:  Where is Wyoming Cowboy Protection set, is it a real or fictious?
NICOLE: A little of both! While the town of Bent is completely fictional— a fun mix of contemporary setting and wild west touches, I tried to be as true to the state of Wyoming as I could.

ANGI:  Favorite scene in Wyoming Cowboy Protection

NICOLE: Most of my favorite scenes are a bit spoiler-y, so I’ll give you my favorite line from Wyoming Cowboy Protection instead, since I think it captures the spirit of the book very well: What kind of man said I love you before he closed you into a secret passageway while mobsters were after you and the baby in your care?

HIDE THE CHILD

A terrified little girl is the only witness
to the murder of her family…

And the killer won’t stop until she’s silenced, too. So when army ranger Gabe Decker is asked to protect the orphan and her psychologist, Trina Marr, he doesn’t hesitate. Hidden in a remote cabin, Gabe experiences a taste of family life…something this brawny ranger never dreamed possible. When bullets start flying, Gabe puts everything on the line—and vows to do whatever it takes to protect his family.


RUGGED DEFENDER
Murder in Montana?

Cowboy Justin Calhoun is certain that Chloe Clementine is the one who got away. Now she’s back in Whitehorse, Montana, for the holidays—and Justin’s ready to make his move. But Chloe has a secret Santa who’s been sending her not-so-nice presents, each more threatening than the last. Now they must find Chloe’s stalker Santa…before their fairy-tale Christmas turns into a nightmare.

Whitehorse, Montana: The Clementine Sisters


MURDER AND MISTLETOE
A killer has struck again in this small Texas town
this time at Christmas…

For fourteen years, Dalton Butler has believed his high school sweetheart’s death was murder, not suicide. So when another young girl is killed in the same manner, the handsome rancher partners with beautiful and determined detective Leanne West. Together, they work to expose the predator in their midst. Then their investigation takes an even nastier turn. Can they bring this killer to justice before Christmas is ruined—for good?

Crisis: Battle Barge

DELTA FORCE DEFENDER

A beautiful target.
Her reluctant bodyguard.

Fiery, independent Cam Sutton will go to any length to prove his Delta Force mentor isn’t a terrorist—even bully the CIA into giving him the damning emails. But by-the-book CIA translator Martha Drake already knows the evidence is fishy, and it’s somehow connected to the recent attempts on her life. Soon the strong, capable soldier is her protector…and inciting a passion neither can deny. But will Cam still want to be her teammate once the real traitors are brought to justice?

Red, White and Built: Pumped Up

THE GIRL WHO WOULDN'T STAY DEAD   

After more than one attempt is made on her life
an old friend steps in as her protector...

Emily Benton-Riggs would be dead if her best friend hadn’t shown up in time. Someone doesn’t want her to inherit her ex-husband’s Aspen estate, and now attorney Connor Gallagher won’t let the widowed art dealer out of his sight. Emily has always had powerful feelings for Connor. As they give in to the desire flaring between them, she suddenly has the best reason of all to fight for her life.

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7/16/2013

Celebrating Long Contemporary Series Romance

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A COLD CREEK NOEL
RaeAnne Thayne

Caidy Bowman had been the apple of her family's eye--until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family's ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows.... 

Harlequin, Special Edition
Gail Chasan, editor
As the town's new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays--and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn't looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman's sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben's broken heart, giving him hope for a new future. Their future--if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings....

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FROM FATHER TO SON
Janice Kay Johnson
Is an independent cop the best family man?

Niall MacLachlan's one priority is the law. He fought his way from the wrong side of the tracks to earn his badge and won't jeopardize it for anything. After all, trusting his family nearly cost him everything as a kid. So, no. This loner has no desire for a wife and children to call his own. 
Wanda Ottewell, editor
Harlequin, Superromance

So why is his entirely too attractive landlady, Rowan Staley, slipping past all his defenses? 

She and her young family--complete with noisy dog--are everything Niall thinks he doesn't want. But he can't keep his distance when she turns to him for protection from a neighborhood threat. And in the end, letting her go might be impossible.







MAKING HER WAY
Janice Kay Johnson
Wanda Ottewell, editor
Harlequin, Superromance
A child is missing. The words chill Detective Mike Ryan and bring to mind memories of his own tragedy.

He'll dedicate every resource he has until the girl Sicily is found, safe...and alive. His investigation hits a snag with Sicily's aunt and guardian, Beth Greenway. Beth's cool demeanor is at odds with the situation, making him suspicious. She's definitely hiding something. But the more time he spends with her, the less he believes that something is about the missing niece. And with all that contact, Mike sees Beth's vulnerabilities. Suddenly, he wants to protect her, even while he wants to know her secrets.

As the search hits one roadblock after another, Mike's dedication intensifies. He needs to bring Sicily home for Beth...but also for the future he wants with them.

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A GIFT FOR ALL SEASONS
Karen Templeton
Hiring Patrick Shaughnessy to landscape her new inn was strictly a business arrangement. Until April Ross got to know the war-scarred single father…and his irrepressible little girl. Patrick made it clear he wasn't looking for romance. Neither was April. But could she make him see that some risks were worth taking? 

Harlequin, Special Edition
Gail Chasan, editor
The lively, widowed blonde might be the most tempting woman Patrick had ever known, but the returning vet knew a happy ending wasn't in the cards. Still, that was before April started working her magic on his daughter…and on him. Maybe this Christmas was a time for new beginnings—if Patrick had the courage to go with the powerful feelings April had awakened in him….

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A LIFE REBUILT
Jean Brashear

Special Forces veteran Roman Gallardo is a ghost. With the nightmares of his past weighing him down, the best thing he can do is keep to himself. So when a heroic act forces him out of solitude, he's not expecting a connection to a woman as vibrant and alive as Jenna MacAllister. Or as determined to help other people, no matter how hopeless, no matter the cost to herself. 
Harlequin, Superromance
Adrienne Macintosh, editor

He can't explain it, but he's drawn to Jenna and the rebuilding project she's started. And the more he works with her, the more he wants to leave his past behind and act on the intense attraction between them. The temptation is so strong, this could be his second chance at life…at love.








A TEXAS CHANCE
Jean Brashear
After a scandal torches her career, hotelier Sophie Carlisle vows to rise from the ashes. She pours her all into turning a run-down house in Austin, Texas, into a fabulous boutique hotel. Now, with the opening mere weeks away, Sophie is running out of both time and money! 
Harlequin, Superromance
Adrienne Macintosh, editor

So when Cade MacAllister swoops in and offers to help, it seems like a godsend. And yet Sophie is leery. Why would Cade, a hotshot adventure photographer, want to spend his days swinging a hammer for her? Sophie has learned the hard way thateverything has a price—especially trust. With so much on the line, can she risk her career—and her heart—on a wanderer with secrets?

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NO ORDINARY JOE
Michelle Celmer
Nothing could stop small-town gal Reily Eckardt from heading to Nashville and living the dream…until her car and cash savings were stolen en route. Now she was high and dry in Paradise, Colorado, population 1,632, relying on the kindness of strangers—in particular, bar and grill owner Joe Miller. But why did the single dad have to be so gruff—and cute—while he was being kind? Her mission: save up and split before getting sidetracked by this sexy enigma.
Harlequin, Special Edition
Charles Greimsman, editor

Sure, Joe could offer Reily a job at his bar. Renting her his garage apartment—no problem. But giving her a place in his heart—no way! Poor Joe—it wasn't long before the country crooner had him singing a different tune.   

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OUT OF THE DEPTHS
Pamela Hearon 
Kyndal Rawlings thought she'd learned her lesson when Chance Brennan left her to pursue his Ivy League dreams. Yet here she is, in Kentucky, falling for him all over again. Maybe it's being stranded in a cave with him…the same place they first became lovers.
Harlequin, Superromance
Megan Long, editor

Or maybe there's still something between them.

Not that anything will change—even after four tense days of depending on each other for their very survival. Chance needs a certain kind of woman to help him with his career. And Kyndal will never be that kind. But something has changed. Something that will force them to decide what they really want.

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