Lone Defender

by Shirlee McCoy

Published 1 January 2011

When private investigator Skylar Grady finds herself abandoned in the Arizona desert, she knows two things.

First, her "simple" case tracking a deadbeat dad has someone spooked. Second-that someone will kill to keep her off the trail. So even when her rescuer, former patrol agent Jonas Sampson, wants her to leave, Skylar knows she's staying.

No one gets rid of her that easily. If Jonas wants her safe, then he'll have to stick by her side. But her new partner is a mystery, too-one Skylar will risk her heart to solve.


Undercover Bodyguard

by Shirlee McCoy

Published 1 January 2012

"YOU'RE IN DANGER."

Bakery owner Shelby Simons can't deny a stalker is after her. Still, knowing she's at risk is one thing. Admitting she needs a bodyguard is quite another. Especially when the bodyguard is Ryder Malone. The former SEAL is too big, too tough and way too attractive.

Yet Ryder won't take no for an answer. If she can't find a place for him in her life, he'll make one, working undercover to protect Shelby and find her attacker. But as Ryder and Shelby get closer to answers-and each other-the killer starts closing in....

Heroes For Hire: Seeking the truth-at any cost.


Safe By The Marshal's Side

by Shirlee McCoy

Published 1 January 2014

HER LIFE IS ON THE LINE

For a year, U.S. Marshal Hunter Davis has protected witness Annie Delacorte and her toddler daughter. But now, someone is determined to stop Annie from testifying against the men who killed her husband. To guard Annie, by-the-book Hunter will have to break a promise to himself: to not get emotionally involved. After all, he already cares more deeply than he ever imagined for the sweet family of two . . . a family he'll do anything to keep safe and sound by his side.

Witness Protection: Hiding in plain sight.


Running for Cover

by Shirlee McCoy

Published 1 January 2010
"Morgan Alexandria moved to Virginia to escape her past ... but her past isn't ready to let her go. Thanks to her ex-husband's shady dealings, someone's after her, and if it weren't for Jackson Sharo, she might already be dead. Can Morgan trust Jackson? Maybe not. The former big-city copy is practically a stranger. But trying to handle everything on her own just leads to new disasters. And without Jackson's help, she could find herself running right into a trap ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Flashpoint

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2010

With his first major case, fire-cop-in-training Matt Clark finally has the chance to shed his image as the Clark family's goofy youngest son. Then an explosion lands Matt and his partner, Lara Hughes, in the hospital, and the investigation-and the fires-gain momentum. Lara's now a witness, needing all the protection Matt can give...

if she'll accept his help. The beautiful but always aloof Lara has worked hard to keep her distance from Matt, until a desperate choice to save the investigation leaves her with nowhere else to turn.


Moving Target

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2009
"The police arrived too late--coffee shop owner Sailor Conyers's business partner has been murdered. What's worse, the bullet may have been meant for her. Her only protection is self-appointed bodyguard Office Gabe Sloan. He'd be perfect defender material--if he weren't her ex-boyfriend. Dealing with flying bullets tests Sailor's faith, but her dependence on Gabe tests her resolve. She'd turned away from him before out of fear. Now, desperation is drawing them together. Can she let go of the painful past and accept Gabe's love and protection? Or will the killer's aim shatter their chance at a future together?"--p. [4] of cover.

Texas K-9 Unit Christmas

by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed

Published 1 January 2013

CHRISTMAS COMES WRAPPED IN DANGER…

. Holiday Hero by Shirlee McCoy – Emma Fairchild never expected to find trouble in sleepy Sagebrush, Texas. But when she's attacked and left for dead in her own diner, her childhood friend-turned-K-9-cop Lucas Harwood offers a chance at justice—and love. – Rescuing Christmas by Terri Reed – She escaped a kidnapper, but now a killer has set his sights on K-9 dog trainer Lily Anderson. When fellow officer Jarrod Evans appoints himself her bodyguard, Lily knows more than her life is at risk—so is her heart.


The Baby's Bodyguard

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2011
A florida police officer and a child services worker stumble into a kidnapping ring and a love affair.

The Widow's Protector

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2012

HER SON IS NEXT

Someone is trying to take everything from widowed mother Fiona Fitzgerald Cobb. Their method? Fires, like the one that left her little boy fatherless-and destroyed Fiona's dreams-two years earlier. Could the attacks be linked?

Fitzgerald Bay firefighter

Hunter Reece vows to keep Fiona and her son safe. He wasn't able to save her husband-his best friend. This time, he won't let Fiona down. Especially since the handsome man she's known all her life has a secret...one that will make him risk everything to save her.

Fitzgerald Bay: Law enforcement siblings fight for justice and family


Smoke Screen

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2010

First, his fiancee was murdered. Next, a dear friend.

Is an arsonist targeting firehouse chaplain Jake Rollins through his loved ones? FBI agent Chloe Davis is on the case-even though it brings her far too close to the handsome pastor. Chloe has always worked undercover, trusting only herself. How can she believe a man who says he knows her-and loves her-for who she is? Only when the smoke begins to clear will Chloe learn to see past her doubts and fears...and find the vengeful killer closer than anyone realizes.


Point Blank Protector

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2011

With his cover blown, former DEA Agent Tyler Clark has nothing but time on his hands. Time-and orders-to see the police psychologist before taking a new case. Gracie VanDoren's cheerful determination to help him drives Tyler up the wall...

right up until a threatening letter has Gracie's sunshiny demeanor giving way to fear. As the threats escalate, both realize someone has an unusually personal vendetta against Gracie. Now Tyler's cover is blown again. Because he's committed to being her point-blank protector-even if it means exposing his heart.


Holiday Havoc

by Terri Reed and Stephanie Newton

Published 1 November 2010
Yuletide Sanctuary : "A cry for help shatters youth counselor Sean Matthews's quiet Christmas night. He saves Lauren Curtis from her attacker--for now. But the vengeful man on her trail won't be held at bay for long..."

Christmas Target : "She hadn't wanted the contest 'prize' in the first place. But when police officer Maria Fuentes arrives for the holiday vacation she won, she finds much more than expected. Her 'date'--handsome weatherman Ben Storm--is in danger, and Maria is the only protector he'll trust."--P. [4] of cover.

Perfect Target

by Stephanie Newton

Published 1 January 2009
"The corpse in her path was Bayley Foster's first warning. The second? A break-in at Bayley's own home! She's certain that the stalker who once tormented her has returned to toy with her again. But has her stalker truly escalated to murder? Her fiercely protective neighbor, police detective Cruse Conyers, is determined to get answers. Even if it takes him into the murky depths of the criminal underworld. What he uncovers adds a terrifying twist to the case that could land both Cruse and Bayley in the cross fire...."--p. [4] of cover.

Missing Persons

by Shirlee McCoy

Published 1 February 2008

Leave while you still can

The warning had been spray-painted on Lauren Owens's walls. And whoever had vandalized her house meant business. But Lauren couldn't–wouldn't–leave the Magnolia College campus. Not when she'd finally found her way back to Seth Chartrand, the single father who'd broken her heart years ago.

And not when the cold-case murder everyone was talking about remained scarily unsolved–including the young woman's identity. Because Lauren had a sinking feeling she knew exactly who the victim was….