Книги автора: Linda O. Johnston

Colton 911: Caught in the Crossfire He can handle killers, but one woman leaves him defenceless When ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working a case of cattle rustling with Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton, she disarms Casey-in more ways than one. As passion ignites on the range, Casey must resist letting down his guard-which could cost him more than he ever expected.

SECRET GUARDIANHe'd been assigned to shadow Dianna Englander's every move and keep the young widow safe from the murderer who killed her politician husband. Piece of cake if veteran cop Travis Bronson could convince the stubborn businesswoman to follow his orders. The scarred officer knew the price of carelessness and would do whatever it took to keep his beautiful charge alive–even if it meant spending days and nights together. But they were in more danger than either of them suspected, not just from unknown enemies intent on keeping Dianna quiet for good, but from a passion that knew no bounds….

MISSION PROFILETHE AGENT: Shawn JamesonHIS MOTTO: «Where there's smoke, there's fire.»VITAL STATS: 5'11''; cool blue eyes; white-hot smileTHE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover nannyTHE COMPLICATION: Dr. Kelley StantonTough-guy agent Shawn Jameson work in a hospital day care? If it would help him to catch an arsonist, he'd give it a shot. Rumors hinted that Dr. Kelley Stanton had torched hospital records to cover up a mistake. But the beautiful doc didn't fit the profile–and Shawn's protective instincts went on red alert.With her reputation in shreds and her daughter in danger, Kelley couldn't afford to notice the handsome day-care worker. Trusting the sexy stranger could be her downfall–but with their first explosive kiss, Kelley knew it would be worth going down in flames….

Can she love the wolf…within the man?Lt. Liam Cortland is the newest member of an elite military unit for shapeshifters. A tech expert, his task is to counter reports of Alpha Force’s existence spreading online.When the rumours take a dark turn, his mission grows more urgent. His greatest ally is Dr Rosa Jontay—the woman who’s seen him at his most vulnerable, the woman he knows he can never have. The woman he can't possibly live without…

Dark passion crosses the line… Powerful military sergeant by day, fierce wolf by night. Shape-shifter Jason Connell’s freedom is riding on a covert assignment. His desires are tested with every glimpse of his sexy new superior, Lieutenant Sara McLinder. Although she doesn’t believe in his extraordinary abilities, he’s drawn to her. Once the threat against Alpha Force turns explosive, his instinct to protect Sara eclipses everything.Sara’s always lived by the book, but following the rules is impossible when the moon reveals the bare truth about Jason. To survive, they’ll join forces. But to be together, they’ll cross every forbidden line.

He's the one man she can never trust… Sergeant Major Owen Dewirter lives every day with the guilt of having let a shifter hurt one of his own. Now he's being forced to work beside Alpha Force newcomer Selena to train a new covert unit of shifters for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and stop a rash of serial kidnappings. Can Owen ignore his prejudices–and his fantasies–about his sexy new partner and do his job?When their passion ignites in the remote Canadian woods, the tension between Owen and Selena puts the joint mission in jeopardy. Can they learn to trust each other while tracking the enemy? Or will a cunning foe lure them into a dark and deadly endgame?

What Happens Under a Full Moon…When naturalist Maya Everton travels to Washington State, she is nearly attacked by a pack of wolves – until another wolf arrives to drive them off. Later, she sees Lieutenant Ryan Blaiddinger shifting and realises he is her mysterious protector. Ryan is a member of the elite unit of shapeshifters known as Alpha Force, whose mission is at cross-purposes with hers…But as news of attacks spreads in the small community, the scientist and soldier unite to protect area wolves from locals who will stop at nothing to decimate the perceived threat. And close together in the moonlit woods, Maya and Ryan may not be able to resist their own natural instincts…

Danger and desire collide in this race against time… PI Quinn Parran’s new mission is to join Alpha Force, a unique military team of shapeshifters, and use their new elixir that will enhance his shapeshifting abilities. But with Sergeant Kristine Norwood, each shifting experiment sparks a volatile primal passion.And when Quinn’s brother vanishes on his honeymoon, he must join forces with Kristine and go undercover as newlyweds to investigate. While Kristine is attracted to the ruggedly handsome Quinn she isn’t about to get involved with a shapeshifter – until their quest becomes more dangerous.Now they must cross the divide between shifter and human, because every minute they’re apart brings the threat closer.

When evil hunts by moonlight, desire can be fatal… When Melanie comes to rural Maryland to open a vet clinic, she has no intention of buying into the area’s absurd werewolf legends. Until she rescues an ordinary dog shot with a silver bullet and meets his sexy owner, Major Drew Connell.A powerful werewolf himself, Drew has developed an elixir that helps shape-shifters control their abilities. He’s always tried to keep his distance from the civilian population, but Melanie soon wears down his defences. With the attacks on locals mounting, can their fiery attraction withstand their toughest challenge?

He never believed she’d share his secret.Spying his former lover shifting from wolf to woman provoked strong feelings in Simon. And it seemed Grace had a few other secrets, including membership in the elite shape-shifting unit, Alpha Force. Having hidden his own true nature from Grace for so long, Simon is unprepared to finally work side by side with her.But with a dangerous plot against their kind looming, Simon must turn to Grace for help. Even if being with her 24/7 would ignite all the passion he’d long repressed…

The alpha male meets his match…When fearless deputy sheriff Kathlene Baylor detects suspicious behaviour occurring on the outskirts of her Montana town, she takes action into her own hands and calls in the military. But the team assigned to her isn’t your average task force! Part of the top secret Alpha Force is shapeshifter Jock Larabey – the sexiest man Kathlene has ever laid eyes on. Even when she catches him shifting, she finds herself more aroused than scared.Jock feels the same way, but can’t control it for much longer. As the danger escalates, so does their desire…

The shimmering winter landscape hides the darkest passions When Mariah travels to the remote Alaska glacier region, she’s seduced by the stark beauty of the landscape – and the powerful appeal of her rugged new guide, Patrick Worley. For Patrick, the beautiful nature writer is an unwelcome distraction.His job at the Great Glacier Ranch is only a cover for his classified work with Alpha Force. He is on a mission to uncover the truth behind a series of deadly explosions, and her presence hinders his ability to shape-shift and to hunt – as only a werewolf can. Even if he, too, feels an animal lust hot enough to melt the Alaskan ice, he knows their desire cannot be satisfied. But can it truly be denied?

Gwynn Macka hasn't seen Brett Sorrellson in over a year, not since their relationship had ended so abruptly.Not since the brilliant, sexy man she fell for learned her secret and she'd been forced to flee. Now Brett is back with an offer to join a covert military unit of shapeshifters, and the spark of their attraction is instantly reignited.Neither can resist sharing one last night of passion, but as a cougar shifter, Gwynn had been taught only to trust her own kind. Can she truly trust Brett with her secret…and with her heart?

Hawk shifter Lt. Autumn Katers is proud to be a member of the Alpha Force, a highly covert military unit made up of shapeshifters like her. Her latest assignment: get close to bestselling thriller author Logan Valliere. His latest book's plot features a special ops team suspiciously similar to the Alpha Force, and Autumn has to find out who's been helping him with his research. Flirting with Logan is a natural part of the job…but she never imagined she'd feel so attracted to her sexy subject.Giving into the temptation to go him with him can't hurt her mission—but will it ruin her potential future with Logan if he finds out how she's deceived him?

Nella and Alec had once shared a steamy relationship with the promise of a long-term commitment–unil Alec saw her transform into a lynx.Hurt that Alec couldn’t accept that she is a shapeshifter, Nella moved on. . . and joined the Alpha Force, a military organization of people with paranormal abilities. Years later, Alpha Force’s secrecy is being threatened by an out-of-control journalist. Charged with retrieving the information that could expose the Alpha Force, Nella is forced to team up with the last person she expects. . . Alec!Once reunited, Nella and Alec soon discover that their attraction is as strong as ever. . . but can Alec ever learn to accept Nella for who she is?

Unleash the untamed passions of the underworld in these deliciously wicked tales of paranormal romance.From the second she reaches for his hand, Skye Rydell feels compelled to save the SWAT officer from the brink of death.Skye senses Trevor has something more to accomplish in life. Something disquieting. Important. Something involving her. Skye makes a split-second decision and, with her choice to use her Valkyrie powers to bring Trevor back to life, everything changes. For her act causes her to accidentally impart her deadly powers to Trevor. . . .And now, with a murderer hot on their heels, Trevor must grapple with his new gift, his fierce desire for Skye–and a monumental decision that will put all that he holds most dear on the line!

Their marriage had been a set-up, their wedded bliss an act…but the feelings Detective Jordan Dawes had for his new bride, Sara, were never part of the plan. Now, thanks to the work of an elusive serial killer, Jordan was coping with an in-name-only wife who couldn't remember her own name and the unpleasant task of telling Sara her father was dead. Not the best way to start off a supposed lifetime of happiness. But was Sara's amnesia for real or just a ploy to keep the killer at bay? Either way, could Jordan keep the danger from infiltrating Sara's hazy world…and from destroying their chances at a real happily-ever-after?

Rugged doctor Reeve Snyder had saved her and delivered her baby girl. He was her hero–the kind of man she would have liked to have as a friend…a lover…a father for her baby. If only….Polly Black had been running from something–someone–when the accident had landed her in Reeve's care. He didn't want her gratitude; he wanted the truth, and he wanted her–for the three of them to be a family. Somehow he had to convince Polly that the only place worth running to…was straight into his arms.

As a private investigator, jaded Hunter Strahm thought he'd seen every kind of cruelty. But someone had kidnapped his precious daughter, and Hunter would move heaven and earth to bring her home safely–even if that meant inviting beautiful, bewitching Shauna O'Leary back into his life.Shauna had never forgiven Hunter for dismissing her psychic ability to channel a killer's mind–and leaving her with a broken heart. But now she was the desperate father's only hope to track down his baby girl. Could she finally prove she'd been right all along–not only that she had the gift, but also that their love was just as real?