From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a fan favorite story about a hero for hire!Lucas Kincaid is done with being a bodyguard—or so he thought. He was just about to leave for a long overdue vacation to Alaska on his boat, except he's pulled back for one last assignment. Bestselling romance author Grace Fairfield is in desperate need of help, and that means hiring Lucas. Somebody at the romance writers' conference wants to hurt Grace, so Lucas must guard her day and night. He quickly realizes that he's willing to risk anything to keep the lovely Grace safe—and willing to risk even more for a future together...Originally published as 1-800-Hero in 1998.

BACHELOR ARMS: Come live and love in Los Angeles with the tenants of Bachelor Arms. Meet colorful neighbors you'll bump into again and again.She was marrying the wrong groomBlythe Fielding realized she was making a terrible mistake marrying Alan Sturgess. Since her aborted walk down the aisle--because of an earthquake; was fate trying to tell her something?--she'd begun to have dreams about other men.Like Bachelor Arms resident Gage Remington. The private investigator Blythe had hired to help solve a decades-old mystery was everything she'd ever dreamed of in a man. Sexy, dangerous and compelling. His kisses sizzled, his eyes promised a passion she'd never known. He made it clear he wanted her.But in her dreams there was also another man ....

Roarke O'Malley:loves danger and beautiful women. As a glove-trotting journalist, he lives on the edge using his wits, daring and sheer love of adventure. Home to recuperate from an attempt on his life, set up by a woman who claimed to love him, he falls into the greatest danger of all....Beautiful and vulnerable Daria Shea runs to Roarke for help. Without her memory, she doesn't know who is trying to hurt her or why. Roarke claims he's no knight in shining armor, but with him Daria feels safe. And as they investigate together, the hot sultry days of New Orleans turn into steamy, loving nights.... But with his history—and the ring from another man on her finger—can Daria make Roarke believe in love?NEW ORLEANS KNIGHTS: Three brothers, three unforgettable heroes

Former Navy SEAL Lucas Chaffee is settling back into civilian life, refurbishing a farmhouse for an old friend who plans to turn it into a culinary school. Celebrity TV chef Madeline Durand has been publicly humiliated by a philandering husband. So Madeline jumps at the chance to return to Shelter Bay to recover and help her grandmother turn the family farm into a new business. Little does she know that the man who broke her heart years ago is already on the job-or that he's going to cook up a recipe of passion, patience, and perseverance to win her over.

He no longer believed in anything.But she believed in him.J.T. Douchett has returned home to shut out the world and escape the memories from his final mission as a Marine that haunt him. When he reluctantly agrees to provide security for a town event, the last thing he expects is to experience unbidden feelings for Irish movie star Mary Joyce.Mary has surprised everyone—including herself—by accepting an invitation to a film festival in Shelter Bay. The Oregon coastal town immediately charms her, and an even larger surprise is encountering the stoic man who could be everything she's dreamed of.As J.T. struggles to keep Mary at arm’s length, Mary reminds herself that she’s never been attracted to the strong, silent type. And having known so much sorrow, he’s wary of getting close to anyone. But in Shelter Bay, even the most strongly guarded heart is no match for love.