Harlequin Romantic Suspense

5 primary works

Seduction Under Fire

by Melissa Cutler

Published 1 January 2012

"What's worse? Being held hostage by a Mexican drug cartel or being held hostage by that cartel with the one man you passionately hate? Camille Fisher, a brainy, tough-as-they-come cop, can't believe she's daring to escape with her too-hot nemesis, Aaron Montgomery. But once she outsmarts their brutal captors, the danger's just beginning. Racing across the Mexican desert, Camille begins to glimpse the surprisingly decent man behind the boorish cad. With cartel hit men closing in, she tries hard to ignore her needful heart-and harder to resist the temptation threatening to do them both in"--P. [4] of cover.

Tempted Into Danger

by Melissa Cutler

Published 1 January 2013

"Keep the asset safe or die trying."

When a simple mission to deliver the beautiful and brilliant Vanessa Crosby to a safe house goes horribly wrong, ICE agent Diego Santero's life gets complicated.

Keeping the anti-crime analyst safe from the notorious mercenaries after her program will put everything he's worked for at risk. Relentlessly hunted and not knowing whom to trust, Diego takes Vanessa on the run, deep into the heart of the deadly Panamanian rainforest.

Vanessa reminds herself that she's just another asset to the ruggedly handsome black ops agent...until their intense situation leads to a release of passion neither expected. But even if they make it out alive, how can they ever have a future together?

Colton by Blood

by Melissa Cutler

Published 1 January 2013

An unsolved murder haunts those who live and work at Dead River Ranch. When called to care for the ailing Colton patariarch, Dr. Levi Colton must face the father who never claimed him. He is not looking for distraction, but he finds it in Kate McCord, the irresistible pastry chef. Beneath her sweet smile are scars from her own tragedy--and a determination for justice. As a wilfire forces them together with an unknown killer, Levi and Kate must confront an attraction that flares hotter than flames. They edge closer to the truth, discovering the secret that links their pasts and could lead them straight into the killer's trap.

Secret Agent Secretary

by Melissa Cutler

Published 1 January 2014

Passion ignites after office hours in this installment of the ICE: Black Ops Defenders miniseries.

Bullets whizzed past as Ryan Reitano and Avery Meadows escaped into the night. How could Ryan have suspected Avery of being the mole inside ICE? It's true she was no ordinary secretary. The way she used her wits and her lethal stiletto heels against the gunmen pursuing them astonished the jaded agent. And that killer body he'd somehow never noticed before...

Too bad there wasn't time to explore the possibilities. With Chiara's men hot on their trail, capturing the mercenary was more than just a mission for Ryan. He had his own reasons for wanting the criminal dead. But with his surprising-and utterly enchanting-new partner, perhaps there'd be a chance for romance later...if they survived.

Hot On The Hunt

by Melissa Cutler

Published 1 January 2014

This ex-agent has one last chance to mend a broken relationship-if he can protect her long enough

Burned black-ops agent Alicia Troy spent years plotting the perfect revenge on the man who left her for dead...until her plan is foiled by her ex-teammate-and ex-lover-who taught her the meaning of betrayal. She can't trust John Witter...so why can't she stop wanting him?

For John, it's a race to keep Alicia's intended victim safe long enough for the man to prove John's innocence, and it's a struggle to steer clear of the woman who believes he deceived her. But when their former agency turns on them, labeling them "armed and dangerous," John has a new mission: keep his woman alive.