Counter Engagement

Counter Engagement

Patricia Bates

Patricia Bates

She's the nightmare of the worst of the worst but he can't help wanting her. Raven O'Connell is a woman with dangerous secrets. One of the top STAR agents, her reputation precedes her even in the darkest corners of the world. When she meets Navy SEAL Zach Richter at her best friend's wedding the sparks fly. Zach is a man used to risking his life. A seasoned soldier, he's grown accustomed to living on the edge. Long term wasn't in the cards, not when he spent his life waiting on the next call to a war zone. What started out as a no-strings affair quickly blossomed into more. But can they have a future when dark secrets and a dangerous mission push them into a life-threatening situation that will cost one of them more than they ever imagined?
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A Hunter's Desire

A Hunter's Desire

Patricia Bates

Patricia Bates

Vengeful spirits, dark secrets, and an unanswered question haunt psychic medium Rebel Hunter. Grissom is a small town with dark secrets. When Rebel Hunter, a paranormal consultant, relocates to its outskirts, he unwittingly stumbles upon a mystery decades in the making. After one of his clients vanishes, Rebel is dragged into the investigation by homicide detective Gideon Palmer. On a forced vacation, Gideon is in the right place at the wrong time, and his downtime is cut short by the disappearance of a wealthy socialite. As he investigates, he finds himself confronted by a wall of silence. The only bright spot is Rebel Hunter, a man of mystery and danger. Drawn together, their chemistry is immediate, and Rebel and Gideon struggle with their emotions as they navigate the dark twists of the case. Can both men face their own ghosts to help find a missing woman before it's too late? Content Warning: contains violence and sexual content
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Married to the Enemy

Married to the Enemy

Patricia Bates

Patricia Bates

Clan Frazer must secure an alliance to save themselves from the power of the Sinclair clan - and the threat of the English. Only things are never as easy as they appear.Desperate to escape her betrothment to an English sympathizer, Meredith Frazer is determined to find a protector. Or at least a man willing to play the part. When she sees Ailen Lindsey, sparks fly. Convincing the stubborn man won't be too easy.Chieftain Ailen Lindsay has his hands full with the conflicts with the English and the other clans. When he awakes to a seductress he questions his sanity and her mind. Offered a bounty unheard of for a simple ruse, Ailen makes a counter offer neither of them can refuse. A marriage based on deceit and lust. Will they surrender to the greatest risk of all - love?
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The Mistaken Groom

The Mistaken Groom

Patricia Bates

Patricia Bates

<h3>Bitter enemies forced into a union to protect a clan's honor.</h3><p>Amid rumors that threaten her father's already precarious position, Lady Elizabeth Graham is forced to marry the leader of her clan's most powerful enemy. The betrayal runs deeper as she is thrust into a loveless marriage with a man who's touch makes her burn.&nbsp;</p><p>Chieftain Callum McGreghere is a man determined to keep his people free. Ambushed and dragged before the Graham Chieftain, Callum is gifted his enemy's greatest treasure - the means to destroy the man.&nbsp;<br></p><p>Neither was looking for love. While war hovers on the horizon, enemies lurk in the shadows and the danger escalates. Can their budding love survive or will it turn to dust before they can uncover the truth.&nbsp;</p>
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