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Weeds in The Garden of Love
Steven J. Daniels
Mystery & Thrillers / Literature & Fiction
Divorce isn’t fatal—murder is. Author Steven J. Daniels takes the reader on a fast-paced, exciting journey as Craig Andrews experiences the anguish of divorce and then is targeted for murder. “A true-to-life action packed adventure” Detective Sgt. R.A. Wood“Weeds in The Garden of Love” begins as Craig Andrews checks into the Sunset Motel and begins a gut-wrenching journey through a divorce. At a meeting of the Men’s Group, Craig meets Garth Hodgson, an innocent ‘deadbeat dad’ being persecuted by Lorne Davis, the ruthless and philandering prosecutor for the Justice Department’s Office for support order enforcement known as the SOE.The story takes an ironic twist when Garth enlists Craig's help to gather evidence on Davis aiming to destroy his career. The result is a fast-paced tale exposing dysfunctional people trying to solve life's problems through alcohol abuse, extra-marital affairs and cold-blooded murder."Weeds in The Garden of Love" also features good people facing tragedy with true courage and perseverance. It is not just a story about winning and losing.It's about survival.
Sticking to Her Guns
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
If this marriage happens It'll be over someone's dead body Tommy Colt is stunned when his childhood best friend—and love—Bella Worthington abruptly announces she's engaged to their old-time nemesis! Knowing her better than anyone, Tommy's convinced she'd only agree to a sham marriage if something was dangerously wrong. Now Colt Brothers Investigations' newest partner is racing to uncover the truth and ask Bella a certain question...if they survive.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Colt Brothers Investigation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder Gone ColdBook 2: Sticking to Her GunsBook 3: Shotgun Christmas
The Snow Woman
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories set in her beloved state of Montana.In The Snow Woman, an avalanche in the mountains forces Reese to leave his pregnant wife Casey. Married to a snow expert, Casey knows that the "other woman" in their lives is the mythical Snow Woman. While Reese is fighting the snow on the mountain, Casey is fighting her own battle for the survival of their baby.In the Perfect Proposal, things get complicated after Jenny's boyfriend Matt has been spotted in the jewelry store buying an engagement ring.In Remember Me, Dulcie begins to get little gifts signed only "Remember me?"
Montana Secrets
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Fall back in love with the first two books in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels!STEEL RESOLVEMary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele. How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana—with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind? Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance. And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart's desire...not even a killer.Originally published in 2019IRON WILLHank Savage has always believed his old girlfriend was murdered. Now he's come home to Cardwell Ranch and, with the help of PI Frankie Brewster, is determined to find the killer. Trying to keep their feelings at bay, Hank and Frankie quickly learn that every lead reveals a life steeped in secrets—and danger. And that someone from Hank's past will do anything to keep the truth from...
River Strong
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
For two rival families, the only thing that matters more than land...is love. There's a lifetime of tension between the McKenna and Stafford ranching families, and Oakley Stafford has the bullet scar to prove it. Defying the bitter rivalry between their families, Oakley grew up thick as thieves with Duffy McKenna. But now the Staffords and the McKennas are competing to buy a neighboring property. Both need that land desperately—and the reasons are more dangerous than Oakley knows. But there's another unspoken rivalry, too, between Duffy and Pickett Hanson, the McKenna family's ranch hand. Once upon a time, Oakley ignored the way the two handsome cowboys playfully flirted with her, but now she's untangling complicated feelings that could upend years of friendship. And when a body is found on the contested ranch, their secrets will be forced into the open at last...A Powder River NovelBook 1: Dark Side of the...
Double Action Deputy
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Join New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels at Cardwell Ranch for nonstop suspense in Big Sky country.A relentless marshal. A rogue detective. A bargain they may not live long enough to regret.When Montana deputy marshal Brick Savage asks homicide detective Maureen Mortensen to help him find the person who destroyed her family, she quickly accepts his offer. But as the stakes rise and they get closer to the truth more horrible than they ever expected, can they find the murderer before they become targets?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series:Book 1: Steel ResolveBook 2: Iron WillBook 3: Ambush Before SunriseBook 4: Double Action Deputy
Haunted Magic
J. C. Daniels
Witches, especially healers like Colleen Antrim, weren't made to be warriors. Only a select few were born with the aggressive mentality and the offensive magic needed to protect others. This never struck her as a lack, because Colleen was born to heal and nurture.That was her nature.Until it wasn't...When the man she's loved for years is used as a weapon against her, something within her shatters, a fundamental shift that changes the very foundation of who she is.Forced to use her powerful gifts in ways they were never meant to be used, the very core of who she is shatters.Magic made her. Then it broke her. Now it haunts her...and she doesn't know if she can find her back.
Stroke of Luck
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
He's hoping to bury the past. She's ready to settle the score.The Sterling Ranch's season opening isn't going so smoothly. With the ranch's lodge full of guests and a Montana blizzard threatening, Will Sterling needs help—and he needs it fast. So when his childhood friend Poppy Carmichael agrees to lend a hand, he's grateful for a second chance...and more enticed by the woman she's become than he cares to admit.For Poppy, it was supposed to be a retreat full of horse rides and hoedowns—with a side of showing Will what he's been missing all these years. But as the snow deepens outside, the guests' suspicion and mistrust turn sinister inside, catching Will and Poppy in the crosshairs.Weathering the storm in each other's arms is all too easy for Will and Poppy, but will a confrontation with a killer mean their reunion is short-lived?New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author B.J. Daniels starts her Sterling's Ranch series off with a...
Dead Man's Hand
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
If he wants her love He might have to show his hand DJ Diamond's partnership with Sadie Montclair is purely professional. But when a high-stakes poker game DJ organized turns violent, Sadie refuses to leave his side. Hiding out in a snowbound cabin gives them a chance to explore the feelings they've kept from each other...and makes them an easy target for the gangsters who want them dead.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the A Colt Brothers Investigation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder Gone ColdBook 2: Sticking to Her GunsBook 3: Christmas RansomBook 4: Set Up in the CityBook 5: Her Brand of JusticeBook 6: Dead Man's Hand
Down Too Deep
J. Daniels
Romance / Contemporary / Young Adult
Two single parents and three adorable kids are about to have a summer they'll never forget in this sexy, heartwarming new novel of the New York Times bestselling series. Following the sudden death of his wife, Nathan Bell has spent nearly two years burying himself in work and neglecting his biggest responsibility: his daughter. Overcome with guilt, he wants to connect with little Marley, but he doesn't know how to do it alone. And then Jenna Savage throws him a lifeline. A single mom of twins, Jenna is more than capable of taking care of Nate's adorable two-year-old, and wants to help Nathan however she can. As the days go by and her attraction to Nathan grows, she can't help wondering what might happen if they became a family for real. The closer everyone becomes, the more right it feels. Falling in love forces Nathan to face his biggest fear, and when hearts, both big and little, are on the line, the only thing scarier...
Big Sky Deception
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
His investigation Reveals her family's dangerous legacy Sheriff Brandt Parker knows that nothing short of her father's death could have lured Molly Lockhart to Montana. He's determined to protect the stubborn, independent woman even before she starts making herself a target. Keeping his own feelings under control is an additional challenge as his investigation unfolds. What could keep this New Yorker in Fortune Creek once her father's murderer is found?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Silver Stars of Montana series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Big Sky Deception
Green Jay and Crow
D. J. Daniels
"There's no Angel Path. Not in Barlewin."In the half-forgotten borough of Barlewin, in the shadow of the High Track, where neon light falls on broken cobbles, you do what you must. To survive. To make it another day.For Eva, a 3D-printed copy of another woman, the fight is for her very existence. She was meant to be disposable. She should have disintegrated days ago... and she hasn't.And the powers that be want to know why...
Odd Man Out
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
After J. D. Garrison broke her adolescent heart when he skippedtown years ago, Denver McCallahan's only link to country music's"brightest star" was the supermarket tabloids. But when her uncle Maxis murdered, J.D. comes waltzing back into her life—sweeping her offher feet and warning her away from his former best friend, Pete—who'dhelped Denver dry her teenage tears. Caught between the man who stoodby her and the one who broke her heart, Denver will have to find outwhich man she can trust...and which man is a killer. Previouslypublished.
Jack Kilborn & J. A. Konrath
15 Jack Daniels Stories
J. A. Konrath, known for the Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels thrillers set in Chicago, offers this collection of short stories and novellas from the Jack Daniels universe.Join Jack Daniels, her partner Herb Benedict, private eye Harry McGlade, and part-time criminal Phineas Troutt, in this omnibus of 15 stories.These were previously published in magazines and anthologies, and many are long out of print.On the Rocks - Suicide or murder? Lt. Jack Daniels solves a locked room mystery.Whelp Wanted - P.I. Harry McGlade becomes a dognapper in order to stop a dognapper, or something like that.Street Music - Phineas Troutt hunts a prostitute through the dangerous streets of Chicago. Are his intentions pure?The One That Got Away - The Gingerbread Man (the villain from WHISKEY SOUR) hunts one final victim.With a Twist - It looked like the man fell from a great height, but the body is in his living room. Jack Daniels solves another impossible crime.Epitaph - Phin Troutt...
Undercover Christmas
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Can two snowed-in strangers keep their secrets buried long enough to avoid danger? Join New York Times bestselling author BJ Daniels in this mysterious Montana Christmas romance!The cowboy code runs deep in Chase Calloway, even after the injury that left him with gaps in his memory. His protective instincts kick in when Marni McCumber arrives at his family's ranch, and he doesn't hesitate to offer her food and shelter after a Montana snowstorm leaves the beautiful mother-to-be stranded. When the secrets they're both hiding begin to surface, it becomes clear that there are sinister threats creeping closer. Snowed in with nowhere to run, the two of them will have to work together if they was to survive past Christmas. Previously published.
Heart of Gold
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
A cold case leads to present danger
Charlie Farmington has been blaming herself for her stepsister Lindy’s unsolved murder for fifteen years. Then, through the twinkling lights and pine-scented air of a Montana Christmas, she glimpses Lindy—alive—standing on the street. Shocked and afraid, Charlie turns to the only person she can trust to help her: William “Shep” Shepherd, her first love, who knows all of Charlie’s secrets...except one.
The intriguing girl Shep fell hard for has become a breathtaking woman—and now that she’s back in his life, he’ll do whatever he can to help her uncover what really happened to her sister. But when Charlie finally reveals the secret that ripped them apart all those years ago, Shep realizes how much danger is still lurking. For the truth about that night isn’t just dark—it’s deadly. And their second chance together could end before it’s even begun...
Blooded Blade
J. C. Daniels
Kit Colbana—half breed, assassin, thief, jack of all trades. Master of none. Or so she'd always been led to believe. Over the past few years, Kit Colbana has dispatched some of the worst threats the non-human races could have imagined. Pandora—a mother of monsters. Puck, a father of nightmares. Jude, a vampire who nearly drove Kit to the brink of insanity. Then there was the Lemera, an ages-old creature of myth, born from Kit's own people, an unseen, undead assassin that hunts without rest, kills without remorse. Yet Kit walked away. Her grandmother's pet assassin failed to kill her so Kit wasn't surprised when yet another unwanted memory from her past shows up, looking to take her down. But her blood-hungry, homicidal aunt disappeared without a trace only hours after arrival. Is it a reprieve? Or something far worse? Kit's lover Damon is keeping secrets. Her grandmother's pet...
Cheese Wrestling: A Lt. Jack Daniels/Chief Cole Clayton Thriller
Konrath, J. A.
Cole Clayton is a small town cop used to small town crime. But when a girl goes missing, it leads him from his small town to Chicago, where he teams up with a tough Homicide cop named Jack Daniels.
Montana Suspicions
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Discover a thrilling romantic suspense novel about a cowboy bent on unearthing the truth—and the buried secrets that might reveal more than he bargained for. From New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels. Previously published as Intimate Secrets. Josie O'Malley had the kind of secret no woman could keep. But she'd had a bigger reason to take off for the solitude of the Montana mountains, leaving Clay Jackson in the dust. For nearly two years she hid and raised her child alone. Until Clay showed up on her doorstep...more man, more cowboy than she remembered. He'd had questions and suspicions—and a tail that led straight to his child.Find out why BookPage has dubbed B.J. Daniels "the cowboy whisperer." Big Sky Deception Dead Man's Hand Shotgun Surrender Murder Gone Cold Her Brand of...
Over the Moon
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
A celebration becomes a crime scene with a killer hiding in plain sight...With the 125th anniversary of Buckhorn, Montana, on the horizon, it's the job of straitlaced marshal Leroy Baggins to keep the peace during the four-day celebration. But his focus is distracted when private security owner TJ Walker arrives to help with the event. She's clearly someone who doesn't play by the rules, a loose cannon who pushes him outside his comfort zone.Unlike the marshal, not much flusters a woman like TJ. Having once been a victim of violence, she's worked hard to become specialized in her field and in protecting her heart. But this assignment is anything but ordinary. She didn't expect this sudden attraction to Leroy—and she never could have predicted she'd come face-to-face with her attacker from years ago.As thousands of revelers descend on the small town, what TJ and Leroy don't know is that a killer is among them and that they're in the crosshairs....
Iron Will
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Are a dead woman's secretsenough to kill for...?Cowboy Hank Savage has always believed his old girlfriend was murdered. Now he's come home to Cardwell Ranch and, with the help of PI Frankie Brewster, is determined to find the killer. Trying to keep their feelings at bay, Hank and Frankie quickly learn that every lead reveals a life steeped in secrets—and danger. And that someone from Hank's past will do anything to keep the truth from being revealed.
River Justice
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
When you look for the truth, there's no telling what you'll find...Brand Stafford has long felt he didn't quite fit in with his siblings. Now he has the DNA evidence to prove his real father is the Staffords' ranching rival, Holden McKenna. That secret does more than complicate his family—it's also made him the prime suspect in a kidnapping. His unlikely ally in clearing his name is Birdie Malone, newly arrived in Powder Crossing in search of answers of her own.Impetuous and stubborn, Birdie has a knack for pulling Brand out of his comfort zone. Suddenly this rule-following cowboy is determined to do what he knows is right, whether that's tracking down a kidnapper or finally giving away his heart. Even if he has to put everything on the line to do it...Discover the rest of the Powder River series: Book 1: Dark Side of the River Book 2: River Strong Book...
Doyle
J. C. Daniels
A Kit Colbana World Short StoryThis is a short story. It is only a short story.Doyle. Human. Tiger. Aneiri. Alone.Always on the outside, even in a clan. Now, as his dominance grows and threatens to spill out in a wave of violence, he might have to choose between staying with the only family he's ever known, striking out to lead a solitary life or spill blood of those loyal to the clan...and the few he calls family.follows the events of Haunted Blade and Haunted Magic
When Twilight Comes
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
He'd waited for this day—this woman—for forever it seemed. Harry Ballantine had been a prisoner of Fernhaven forest and now he found the key to his salvation in Jenna Dante. But would she surrender to him before she left the hidden hamlet?With an angry ex on her tail and rain pouring, the last thing Jenna Dante needed was car trouble and a cranky child. Her only option was to seek refuge in the desolate hotel on the hill in Fernhaven. But the restored walls seemed to hold more than memories. For Jenna they vibrated with life and an all-male seduction she could only see and feel in her mind. But when danger came to call, she would need flesh-and-blood protection—and maybe something more lethal...like transcending love.
Trouble in Big Timber
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
New York Times Bestselling Author He's back at Cardwell Ranchto find a killer.Ford Cardwell is shocked when his college crush calls him out of the blue—even more so when he hears a gunshot. But when he joins forces with medical examiner Henrietta "Hitch" Rogers, she makes him wonder if the random call was a setup—not a murder. Together, they'll need to discover the truth, but looking into the case will put them in the sights of a killer.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series by B.J. Daniels:Book 1: Steel ResolveBook 2: Iron WillBook 3: Ambush before SunriseBook 4: Double Action DeputyBook 5: Trouble in Big Timber
At the Crossroads
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
"Daniels is a perennial favorite on the romantic suspense front, and I might go as far as to label her the cowboy whisperer."—BookPageThey're running for their lives, desperate for a second chance...Once, Alexis Brand and Culhane Travis were partners, both on and off the job. Now the former deputy turned bounty hunter is on her former lover's trail after he's charged with killing the ex-wife Alexis didn't know he had. Burying the feelings that still tie her to him, Alexis tracks down Culhane easily enough. But deadly trouble has followed him to this small Montana town, forcing them to flee from the law together and Alexis to guard secrets she hoped she'd never have to reveal.Culhane's desperate attempt to find out who's framing him is the reason he's returned to Buckhorn, Montana. Instead, he's unwittingly dragged the woman he loves into danger. Alexis offers Culhane forty-eight hours to clear his name...
A Texas Brand of Justice & Stone Cold Undercover Agent
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.A Texas Brand of Justice by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels, previously published as The Agent's Secret ChildOn a search for a key informant and her daughter, Texas Confidential Agent Jake Cantrell is shocked to find that the woman he's looking for is a little too familiar. Isabella Montenegro doesn't remember Jake—she has gaps in her past that she's never been able to fill in. But now fragmented memories begin to assault her. Who is she? Who is the father of her child? With her whole life at stake, and the safety of her daughter in the balance, there's only one person to trust: Jake.FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Undercover Agent by Nicole HelmJaime Alessandro fears he's...
Out of the Blue
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Second-chance cowboy...or first-time love story? Buckhorn, Montana, tavern owner Dave Tanner never expected to see the girl of his dreams ever again—until she walks into his bar one night. Over the moon at seeing her, he's convinced this is a second chance to win her affection. But Melissa Herbert, Dave's best friend and best employee, suspects his high school sweetheart might have ulterior motives for the accidental run-in. But if Melissa's right, exposing the truth to Dave might just destroy their friendship...and break her heart...
Steel Resolve
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Sometimes you can go home againIt's just not always safe...Mary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele. How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana—with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind? Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance. And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart's desire...not even a killer.
Howling in the Darkness
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
GUARDIAN OF THE NIGHTDanger! Undercover agent Jonah Ries couldn't explain to the stunning woman who'd mistaken him for herblind date exactly how he knew someone was trying to harm her. Butevil stalked Moriah's Landing, and Katherine Ridgemont was its target.When she learned of Jonah's deep secret, Kat might not give him thetime of day. Only that wouldn't stop Jonah from watching over thevulnerable beauty after dark. As the anniversary of Kat's mother'smysterious death approached, the instinct to protect became a fire inJonah's blood. A fire matched by his determination to save the womanhe loved from the unknown forces that haunted the night....
Cupid's Arrow
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories set in her beloved state of Montana.In Cupid's Arrow, cowboy Chase Calloway crosses paths with Cupid. But he's convinced the little cherub has made a mistake this time when the woman of his affections is Rainey Bishop, the girl-next-door he left behind.In Love Signs, Zoey loves Jake but she's waiting for a sign that he is the man she should marry. Have the signs been there all along or is Jake not "the one"?In Surprising Kate, a charade gets out of control: mysterious phone calls, love notes, middle-of-the-night trips and, of course, lipstick on the collar. But if Kate suspects anything, she isn't showing it.
Furious Fire
J. C. Daniels
He is the love of all her lives...Thomas Finn, troublemaker, gunslinger, guardian angel...loner. More than a hundred and fifty years ago, he was shot in the back then brought back to life just in time to watch a demon masquerading as his best friend kill the love of his life.Now, as a Grimm, he satisfies his need for vengeance hunting down demons like the ones that took Rebecca from him. His mission: kill as many as he can, then, when the time comes, go down in a blaze of glory. But with each kill, he comes closer to a line no angel should cross.Her name was Rebecca. Then it was Tilly. Then Ada. Now, Kalypso. She's lived so many lives, she can't even remember when or why it started. All she knows is, she's always searching for a man with golden eyes that make her burn. And when she finds him—as she always does—she knows that spark of joy means she's only seconds away from death...again.This time will be no different...unless something breaks the cycle once...
Double Action Deputy & Hitched!
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Return to Cardwell Ranch for another killer thriller from New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels—plus a bonus story!Double Action DeputyWhen Montana deputy marshal Brick Savage asks homicide detective Maureen Mortensen to help him find the person who destroyed her family, she quickly accepts his offer. But as the stakes rise and they get closer to a truth more horrible than they ever expected, can they find the murderer before they become targets?Hitched!Following a trail of secrets back to his family ranch, Jack Winchester needs a cover to solve a decades-old mystery. Josey Smith offers him the perfect one—she'll pose as his wife for a week. Yet while the sparks flying between them are anything but fake, the danger they face is all too real...
Ambush Before Sunrise: Bonus Story (Cardwell Ranch Book12; Montana Legacy
Part #12 of "Cardwell Ranch" series by B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
B.J. Daniels returns to Cardwell country in Ambush Before Sunrise–plus a bonus story!"Ambush Before Sunrise"He's Riding Straight Into Danger.Wrangler Angus Savage has come to Wyoming to help Jinx McCallahan get her cattle to high country. He's signed on for the dangerous drive, eager to reconnect with the woman he knew when they were kids. Now in the wilderness the no-nonsense cowboy and the strong-willed rancher must navigate the trail's many hazards–like her treacherous ex who wants her back…or dead.--------"Gun-Shy Bride"The discovery of human bones by the Winchester Ranch rocked the small town and its deputy sheriff, McCall Winchester. The grave held answers to questions that had long haunted her, and nothing would stop her from getting them...not even the return of Luke Crawford.
Taking Chances
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories about love and mystery beginning with Taking Chances.Ranch hand Chance Rawlins realizes his boss, the shapely Ms. A.J. Murphy, is trying to rope him into staying when she brings home a wild stallion from an auction and sets about gentling it.In Best Friends, Jenna gets caught in a rainstorm with her best friend Cooper McCleod and it becomes clear things are about to change.The third short story, Breakfast at Betty's, inspired my three-book Harlequin Intrigue series, Cascades Concealed. Meet Mitch and Charity and follow the rest of their spirited romance in these Intrigues: Mountain Sheriff, Day of Reckoning and Wanted Woman, all available online.
Missing in Montana
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Spend time with the cowboys in the beloved final two books in the classic Whitehorse, Montana: Chisholm Cattle Company series by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels!CORRALLEDWhen a mystery woman with a gleam in her eye and trouble on her mind hops on the back of Logan Chisholm's Harley, he thinks he's in for a wild ride. But Jennifer "JJ" Blythe James might be more than he bargained for.The pretty pop star is running scared. Desperately trying to escape her past, JJ's defenses are on high alert. She doesn't really want the cowboy's protection, but Logan knows that with a killer on her trail, she needs it. It's the only way the songbird who's corralled his heart will live to sing another day.Originally published by Harlequin Intrigue in 2012WRANGLEDLife out on the Chisholm Ranch was never dull.That's Dakota Lansing's impression, anyway. But she was always on the other side of the fence,...
Dark Side of the River
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Grudges run deep between two ranch families. And so do secrets...There's no avoiding anyone in Powder River's small community—not even a bitter rival. For years, Cooper McKenna has been thrown together with Tilly Stafford, competing against her at summer rodeos. With all the bad blood between their families, he never imagined they'd be forced to work together. Then Tilly's younger sister is shot, and Cooper comes under suspicion.Determined to get answers, they reluctantly team up, animosity turning to something far more heated—and no less dangerous. Because someone is watching, with a lot to hide and every reason to kill again...A Powder River NovelBook 1: River Strong
Burning Memories
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories set in her beloved state of Montana.In Burning Memories, Adelle thinks she has lost everything. That is until a grass fire threatens to take not only her house, but the man who wants to give her a reason to live again.In Just Like Riding a Bike, Tom thinks a lot of things in life are behind him until a woman comes riding by his house on a bicycle with a squeaky pedal.In A Little Good Advice, Grandma Carlton has her own ideas about love and the perfect man for her granddaughter Kylie. It takes a rodeo and a reminder of a boy from her past for Kylie to realize her grandmother might be right.
Dance With Me
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories set in her beloved state of Montana.In Dance With Me, rancher Betty Lou Garrett hears three gunshots and heads out on horseback for the mountains to answer the distress call. But she's in for a surprise when she discovers who needs her help – Tanner McKnight, the cowboy she turned down at the dance last night.In Saving Grace, Jake finds his high school crush Grace Cantrell broke-down beside the road. Much to his surprise, Grace reveals that, in high school, she had hoped that he would ask her out. But the timing is all wrong now. Grace is in labor and about to have a baby.In A Recipe for Love, caterer Jenny Cross finds more than a wonderful old cookbook at a garage sale.
Ambush before Sunrise
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Saddle up for a wild ride deep into New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels' Montana.He's riding straight into danger.Wrangler Angus Savage has come to Wyoming to help Jinx McCallahan get her cattle to high country. He's signed on for the dangerous drive, eager to reconnect with the woman he knew when they were kids. Now in the wilderness the no-nonsense cowboy and the strong-willed rancher must navigate the trail's many hazards—like her treacherous ex who wants her back...or dead.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series:Book 1: Steel ResolveBook 2: Iron WillBook 3: Ambush Before SunriseBook 4: Double Action Deputy
Christmas Ransom
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Could a second chance at forever become a ransom demand? Former rodeo star Davy Colt traded his competition spurs for a PI license. But even after years away, he never stopped loving hometown sweetheart Carla Richmond. A robbery and hostage situation at the Lonesome bank leaves the loan officer injured and shattered. With the escaped culprit still at large, Davy will ransom his heart to the hilt to avert a deadly Christmas for Carla and their long-overdue reunion. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the A Colt Brothers Investigation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder Gone ColdBook 2: Sticking to Her GunsBook 3: Christmas RansomBook 4: Set Up in the...
Luck of the Draw
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
He may get a second chance at his one true love—if someone doesn't kill her firstWhen Garrett Sterling leaves for a horseback ride through his family's sprawling Montana property, he's expecting a relaxing break from the construction at the Sterling guest ranch. What he gets is something far more sinister. It all happens so fast that it's hard for Garrett—and the authorities—to sort out the facts. Two things are certain, though: someone is dead and the killer knows there was a witness.But when the one woman he could never forget emerges as a key suspect in the investigation, Garrett will do anything he can to help clear her name. She's still keeping secrets from him—that much is clear. But Garrett won't rest until he uncovers what really happened that day, how she's involved—and why everything she's ever told him is a lie.
Cold Case at Cardwell Ranch
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Buried secrets threaten a lawman And a woman with everything to lose. A grisly discovery at the bottom of an abandoned well leads cold-case detective Waco Johnson to Cardwell Ranch—and a thirty-year-old unsolved homicide. When evidence points to Ella Cardwell's missing mother as the murderer, Waco knows he'll need the Montana rancher's help to find the vanished woman. Ella's desperate search for answers uncovers family secrets that could break the case wide open...and thrust Ella and Waco into a killer's sights. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:...
Desperado
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories set in her beloved state of Montana.Rio Wells knew he was in trouble the moment he saw Deputy Delaney MacTavish riding toward him. On the trail of a band of cattle rustlers, Delaney knows an outlaw when she sees one in Desperado.In Her Sister's Man, there's something about that cocky cowboy that makes Cheyanne's heart do somersaults. The only problem is, it's her older sister that he wants.In A Halloween Surprise, Abbie, whose husband left her two years ago, has seen many a potential suitor scared away by her two kids. So when her own daughter tries to fix her up on Halloween, she knows there'll be trouble.
Thunderstruck
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels offers three short stories set in her beloved state of Montana.In Thunderstruck, it takes a storm to bring Lubbock and Clancy together after both have been hurt in love. But when Clancy must choose between Lubbock and the man from her past, they are both in for a surprise.In The Perfect Neighbor, Kit is so busy working to support herself and her little sister that she doesn't have time to eat – let alone date. Fortunately for her, she has the perfect neighbor.In A Fortunate Encounter, Jenny, a marketing associate, finds her fortune has taken an unexpected turn after a visit to a fortuneteller at a charity bazaar.
Before Buckhorn
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
"Daniels is a perennial favorite, and I might go as far as to label her the cowboy whisperer." —BookPageSmall towns can house big secrets...Former cop Jasper Cole has come home to Buckhorn to ranch—and to find some peace. But there's one part of his past he doesn't object to facing again. Darby Fulton acts like she's forgotten the searing one-night stand they shared in college, but to Jasper, she's as fascinating and tempting as ever. And when she's drawn into an unsettling local mystery, he follows, despite his misgivings.Bad things have been happening to Buckhorn residents, and Darby's sure it has something to do with a new store called Gossip. As a newspaper publisher, she can't ignore the story, any more than she can ignore her deep attraction to Jasper. And as their investigation reignites that spark, it also pulls them both into a twisted scheme of revenge, where secrets are a deadly...
Renegade Wife
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
A jilted bride's trek through the mountains takes a dangerous turn in this new Western suspense by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels.When her fairy-tale life becomes a tragedyshe's looking for vengeance After her double-crossing, thieving husband disappears, Geneva Carrington Beck and her puppy—the only thing the no-account left behind—recruit Montana outfitter Calhoun St. Pierre to track him down. But their mountain mission takes a dangerous turn when criminals searching for the missing man make his bride a target...and a widow. Now a reluctant hero has to partner with and protect the renegade wife.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Mile High Mystery by bestselling author Cindi MyersSearch-and-rescue volunteer Zach Gregory thought his sister had been killed years ago after testifying against notorious killers. But when she's found murdered, FBI...
Deadly Secret
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Danger at close rangeRustled by New York Times bestselling author B.J. DanielsUndercover investigator Brittany Bo "Jinx" Clarke is determined to bring down a cattle rustling ring. Dawson Chisholm wants to retrieve his stolen cattle. To get what they both want, they'll have to work together. But spending their days and nights alone—just the two of them against a band of thieves—presents another problem for Jinx: resisting the irresistible Chisholm charm. And she's not sure she wants to...FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Undercover Agent by Nicole HelmJaime Alessandro fears he's been undercover too long. Now his only shot at destroying one of Texas's largest crime organizations is Gabriella Torres—a "gift" from The Stallion and his longest-held captive. Her inside info and inspired moves are helping Jaime take the gang apart....
Cold Case at Cardwell Ranch & Boots and Bullets
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Buried secrets threaten a lawman and a woman with everything to lose. Plus a bonus story!Cold Case at Cardwell RanchA grisly discovery at the bottom of an abandoned well leads cold-case detective Waco Johnson to Cardwell Ranch—and a thirty-year-old unsolved homicide. When evidence points to Ella Cardwell's missing mother, Waco knows he'll need the Montana rancher's help to find the vanished woman. Ella's desperate search for answers uncovers family secrets that could break the case wide open...and thrust Ella and Waco into a killer's sights.Boots and BulletsMontana private investigator Cyrus Winchester knows Kate London is in danger, but Kate isn't sure she's ready to believe the ominous dream he had—at least, not without proof. But soon Cyrus's investigation brings old secrets to life, secrets that point to Kate being the target of a merciless killer.
Deadly Intentions
Part #2.50 of "Famiglia" series by A. J. Daniels
Romance / Contemporary / Fiction
A.J. Daniels will be writing as Andréa Joy as of 2020.You’ve met them in Dark
Betrayal. Now follow along as they battle the odds to stay together. Can
love really conquer all for Jessika and Alessandro?Deadly Intentions is book 2.5 in the Famiglia series. It is a novella and should not be read before first reading Dark Desire and Dark Betrayal.
Cardwell Ranch: The Next Generation ; Justice at Cardwell Ranch
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Another batch of Cardwells and Savages face no shortage of danger in the new Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels—plus a bonus story!Iron WillHank Savage has always believed his old girlfriend was murdered. Now he's come home to Cardwell Ranch and, with the help of PI Frankie Brewster, is determined to find the killer. Trying to keep their feelings at bay, Hank and Frankie quickly learn that every lead reveals a life steeped in secrets—and danger. And that someone from Hank's past will do anything to keep the truth from being revealed. Justice at Cardwell RanchSix years ago, Dana Cardwell found her mother's will in a cookbook and became sole owner of the Cardwell Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. Now happily married, Dana is surprised when her siblings, Stacy and Jordan, show up on the ranch...and trouble isn't too far behind. As danger draws...
When Justice Rides
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
In Buckhorn, roots run deep—and so do grudges...Deputy Jaxson Gray has found the fresh start he needed in small-town Montana. In Luna Declan, he finds something he didn't even know he craved. Wary of getting too close, he backs away, only to become enmeshed in a local investigation that brings his past and present crashing together. Because whoever killed town matriarch Vi Mullen knows about an older crime that implicated Jaxson.Luna has heard the rumors swirling around Jaxson, but there's a connection between them that makes her determined to clear his name. As the local hairdresser and a trained investigator, Luna knows a lot about her neighbors. But as she and Jaxson get closer to the truth, they realize that someone has secrets they're willing to kill—again and again—to protect...A Buckhorn, Montana NovelBook 1: Out of the StormBook 2: From the ShadowsBook 3: At the Crossroads
Under Threat
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Under a cowboy's protectionSteel Resolve by New York Times bestselling author B.J. DanielsMary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele. How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana—with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind? Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance. And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart's desire...not even a killer.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Texas Ranger by Nicole HelmTexas Ranger Vaughn Cooper doesn't appreciate the "help" of some frivolous civilian on his case. Yet he can't argue that Natalie Torres might be able to crack this kidnapping...if the bad guys don't erase Natalie first. With her home burned to the ground, Natalie must hide out with Vaughn...
Secret Weapon Spouse
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
EDITORIAL REVIEW: WEDDING PLANNER UNDER COVER By day, quiet and reserved Samantha Peters worked for a high-end wedding planner. By night she was a top-notch agent with Miami Confidential. Then she met sexy Alex Graham after tragedy struck outside the Weddings Your Way salon, and Samantha had trouble keeping her two lives separate. Being with Alex brought out Samantha's protective instincts--and the wild side she tried so hard to keep hidden--when she and Alex became the targets of a dangerous enemy. Samantha had to remain focused, or jeopardize the work and the team. After all, forming attachments to victims was wrong...even if being with Alex felt so right....
Murder Gone Cold
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Could his unsolved murder case reveal all of her family's past secrets? When James Colt decides to solve his late father's final murder case, he has no idea of the danger he's unleashing. And Lorelei Wilkins can't believe that her high school crush is implicating her stepmother! Now James and Lorelei are embroiled in unraveling a cover-up involving some of Lonesome, Montana's finest citizens...including a killer determined to keep the truth hidden.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Colt Brothers Investigation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder Gone ColdBook 2: Sticking To Her Guns
Montana Connection
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
Experience the thrilling first two books in the classic Cascades Concealed series by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels!MOUNTAIN SHERIFFSheriff Mitch Tanner—the most eligible bachelor in the county—has his hands full. Bigfoot sightings and sundry strange happenings he can handle...but he isn't prepared for murder. With a killer on the loose, he has to keep a tight grip on the investigation and a close eye on the mounting list of suspects.Unfortunately, the person whose presence threatens to distract him from the mounting danger is none other than the town's biggest gossip and the one woman he'd do anything to avoid: Charity Jenkins. She's whittled away at his confirmed-single status with her annoying questions and good looks. Before long, he's thinking about something more permanent. Except a killer has other plans for Charity.Originally published in 2003 by Harlequin IntrigueDAY OF...
B. J. Daniels
Secret Weapon Spouse
EDITORIAL REVIEW: WEDDING PLANNER UNDER COVER By day, quiet and reserved Samantha Peters worked for a high-end wedding planner. By night she was a top-notch agent with Miami Confidential. Then she met sexy Alex Graham after tragedy struck outside the Weddings Your Way salon, and Samantha had trouble keeping her two lives separate. Being with Alex brought out Samantha's protective instincts--and the wild side she tried so hard to keep hidden--when she and Alex became the targets of a dangerous enemy. Samantha had to remain focused, or jeopardize the work and the team. After all, forming attachments to victims was wrong...even if being with Alex felt so right....
Night Blade
Part #2 of "Colbana Files" series by J. C. Daniels
Kit Colbana is always biting off more than she can chew. She has a knack for finding trouble. This time, though, trouble finds her. Someone from her past drops a case into her lap that she just can’t refuse…literally.People on the Council are dying left and right and she’s been requested to investigate the deaths. The number one suspect? Her lover, Damon. If she doesn’t clear his name, he gets a death sentence. Even if she succeeds? They still might try to execute him. Oh, and she’s not allowed to tell him about the case, either.The stakes are high this time around, higher than they’ve ever been. Kit may be forced to pay the ultimate price to save her lover’s life…a price that could destroy her and everything she loves.From the Inside FlapMagic ripped through the air. That was the right kind of ammo. I gasped as I felt in it the pit of my gut. The screaming started almost instantly. "Something charged in that weapon," Xavier whispered. "Where in the hell did he get that idea?" I swallowed, staring at the ground. The weapon fired again and each time, the power built in the air. Higher and higher. "He's going to bring down the f'ing ward. Son of a..." Xavier's voice was full of shock, amazement and a little bit of horror. I clamped my hands over my ears, because I knew what was coming. I could hear something shrieking--the wards, maybe. I could hear somebody screaming off in the distance, even though I knew the firefight was easily a mile away. The magic built and built, and built-- When it broke, it was like a tsunami and I swayed under it. Blood trickled from my nose and I huddled there, convinced that somehow, the dying magic would get in and grab me. About the AuthorJ.C. Daniels is the alter ego of author Shiloh Walker. J.C./Shiloh has been writing since she was a kid. She fell in love with vampires with the book Bunnicula and has worked her way up to the more...ah...serious works of fiction. She loves reading and writing just about every kind of romance. Once upon a time she worked as a nurse, but now she writes full time and lives with her family in the Midwest. She writes urban fantasy, romantic suspense and paranormal romance, among other things.
Cardwell Christmas Crime Scene
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
A conman's daughter takes refuge with the family she never knew she had in New York Times bestseller B.J. Daniels's latest addition to the Cardwell family saga. Dee Anna Justice had thought that her convict father was her only living relative. Now Walter Justice, fearing for his daughter's safety, urges her to seek out her cousins in Montana. Calling in a decades-old debt, he also enlists private investigator Beau Tanner to protect her. Despite their fiery attraction, she resents the bodyguard her dad foists on her. Trust doesn't come easy to DJ. But the warm, embracing family she finds at Cardwell ranch just might begin to soften her suspicious nature, and learning to trust the sexy PI may be the key to saving her life.
Crazed Hearts
J. C. Daniels
He's no fairy-tale prince. But he just may be the hero she needs.Ren has always danced along the fine line between being a little bit crazy and being overcome by a darkness that's haunted him since his mortal days. As an empath, he prefers to live far from people who would leak their emotions all over him, so he's not expecting the woman who drives right into the heart of his wood. She has a cursed book with her and demons hot on her heels. Even more surprising are her abilities and the reaction Ren has to her...
Four Letter Word
J. Daniels
Romance / Contemporary / Young Adult
"Love! That's the four letter word to describe how I felt about this unique, sexy story. J. Daniels' hottest book to date."—-Penelope Ward, New York Times bestselling authorFate. Hate. Love. Lies.Which four letter word will change their lives forever?Sydney Paige was never so mortified to hear the words "wrong number" in her life. She meant to tell off the guy who broke her best friend's heart, but unleashed her anger on a perfect stranger instead. And now her world is turned upside down by the captivating man who wants to keep her on the line.Brian Savage is living a life he's quickly come to hate-until Sydney's wild rant has him hooked and hungry for more. Soon the sexy woman on the phone becomes the lover in his bed. But Brian has secrets, and the closer he lets Syd get, the harder it is to shield her from the devastating mistakes of his past . . .
Dead Ringer & Classified Christmas
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
"B.J. Daniels is at the top of her game...the perfect blend of hot romance and thrilling suspense." – New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan Cowboys face down danger with their own brand of Western justice in these two stories of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels Dead Ringer Ledger McGraw may know all about horses, but he doesn't know anything about the lie that broke up his first romance with waitress Abby Pierce. Abby, tricked into marrying the wrong man, is at the end of her tether in her abusive relationship. When she learns the truth about her terrible marriage, she becomes desperate to escape it—before her jealous husband kills her. Though Ledger's heart was wounded by Abby, he'll still do anything to protect her and free her from her violent spouse. He's determined to win her back and reignite their passion. Classified Christmas Cade Jackson...
B.J. Daniels
Forsaken
Danger runs high and passions burn hot in Montana's wild country Big-city detective Bentley Jamison is a long way from home in the Beartooth wilderness when one of local rancher Maddie Conner's ranch hands goes missing. Towering mountains and a small, tight community are as unfamiliar to Jamison as herding sheep, but he's never shied away from a challenge. As the new deputy sheriff, he's sworn to protect every inch of this rough terrain - starting with unraveling a mystery that has left Maddie a wide-open target. Maddie's as beautiful - and untamable - as the land around them. Like Jamison, she won't back down from danger. But desire that flares hotter than their tempers only raises the stakes when a fierce storm traps them in the high mountains. Caught in a killer's sights, Jamison and Maddie must trust one another, because now survival…and love…are all that matter.
All I Want
Part #1 of "Alabama Summer" series by J. Daniels
Romance / Contemporary / Young Adult
Luke Evans is a heartbreaker. I didn’t want to give mine to him. Not when he kept me out. He gave me enough, just enough to make me fall in love with him. I say this to convince myself. But I know the truth. I would’ve fallen in love with him at a distance. Handing my heart over to Luke was the easiest thing I’ve ever done. I was naive when I wished for more, when I hoped he wanted the same things I did. I try to hate him. I try to forget him. But it’s not that easy. Love is a ruthless bitch, and I’m her latest victim. Tessa Kelly is a man-eater. When she sets her sights on you, she doesn’t just consume your heart, she goes for your soul. What we had was perfect, real, and all I would ever want. But she destroyed it. She destroyed us. I try to hate her. I try to forget her. But it’s not that easy. Love is for people who have hope, and I have none.
Big Sky Standoff
B. J Daniels
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
LIKE A SHOWDOWN IN THE OLD WEST...THERE WOULD BE ONLY ONE MAN STANDING WHEN THE DUST CLEARED There was a standoff brewing between Dillon Savage and cattle inspector Jacklyn Wilde. Toe to toe, they were an equal match, but together they were an imperfect pair. After four long years, they were hitting the open range again, to bring justice to a lawless land. Attached at the hip until a rustling ring was busted, they had to make the best of a bad situation. But the real trouble was Dillon Savage. The cowboy was as cocksure and adventurous as ever. He had old scores to settle, and Jacklyn was there to make sure he didn't stray from his path. Only she didn't know that she was first in line....
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser
Daniels, B. J.
CARDWELL BEWARE The Cardwell clan has a new, mysterious member. Dana Cardwell warmly welcomed her Justice cousin into the family fold and to the ranch for a reunion. But this cunning kin has other plans for Dana[unknown-8230]and designs on her husband, Hud. Hilde Jacobson has known Dana too long to let her best friend get conned - or worse, killed. Unfortunately Hilde is no match for a skilled impostor who's duped everyone in the canyon. Only Deputy Marshal Colt Dawson believes Hilde's claims about the phony relation; only his strong arms have saved her from [unknown-8220]accidents[unknown-8221] intended to get her out of the way. Together can they convince the Cardwells that a predator lurks in their happy home?