Книги автора: Rita Herron

Escaping a nightmarish past, Hailey Hitchcock fled to a remote Victorian homestead…and fell into the arms of an avenging stranger.Old ghosts echoed through Tin City's «hatchet house,» reviving memories of the bloodbath that had taken place within its dilapidated walls. But was it Hailey's unsettling recollections – or Rex Falcon's formidable presence – that sent chills up her spine? When chaos abounded on the blustery cliffside, the primitive falcon trainer swooped to Hailey's rescue.Yet Rex's dark, piercing eyes and tightly coiled strength posed an even greater danger. As escalating threats aroused their forbidden desires, it became clear the house held all the secret answers. Secrets that someone would kill to keep hidden…

A loner seeks redemption…a single mother seeks the truth Defense attorney BJ Alexander is crafty, brilliant, and deeply scarred by the loss of her husband and child. Hired by the McCullen family, who believe Cash Koker to be their lost brother, BJ commits to the case—and vows not to become entangled with her devastatingly handsome client. Unfortunately, Cash is no stranger to hardship, and their mutual attraction is overwhelming. But nothing can prepare him when charges are mistakenly brought against him. Cash insists he's being framed, and it's up to BJ to find the truth. Because not only is Cash's life at stake, but so is that of a missing little boy…

A NATIVE SON ON A STRANGER’S LANDDeputy Sheriff Roan Whitefeather never thought he’d set foot on Horseshoe Creek. He was from a different world, but when the ranch's patriarch died unexpectedly, Roan suspected foul play. And so did Dr. Megan Lail. Roan had been trying to avoid the beautiful medical examiner since the one incredible night they'd spent in each other's arms. After all, they had work to do. But crossing paths again only stirred up old feelings–and an even older web of murder and deception. The deeper he investigated, the more he realized everyone had secrets. What would they do when they realized Roan held the biggest secret of them all?

A MAN WITHOUT A FAMILY IS NO MAN AT ALLAs soon as he was old enough, Ray McCullen left Horseshoe Creek and never looked back. It took his father’s funeral to return, though his anger hadn’t quite subsided. That’s where he met Scarlet Lovett, who seemed to know more about his family’s secrets than he did. Secrets ready to explode.Suddenly, Ray was at the center of a dangerous inheritance battle, with Scarlet caught in the middle. She’d only known kindness from the McCullens, but had enough pluck to stand her ground. And if Ray was to truly belong back home, he sure had to live up to the family name.

He’s her best chance to save her childAfter her baby girl is kidnapped, Dr Mila Manchester turns to Brayden Hawk for help. The sexy lawyer is determined to save Mila’s daughter, but could the explosive secret Mila’s keeping destroy the growing bond between him and the single mum?

She’s sworn to protect her students—he’s sworn to protect herCharlotte Reacher is the only witness to a human-trafficking abduction and FBI agent Lucas Hawk will have his work cut out for him keeping her safe. But is it more than just work…

He needs to find his sister, but his heart is luring him away.The murder of her father has brought Honey Granger back to her small Texas town, but despite his attraction to Honey the hot Sheriff, Harrison Hawk, has his own motives for looking into her father's death – his sister has disappeared.

Tough, jaded Adam Black was the best cop in Savannah. And the loneliest.All work and no play made for empty days and nights until a dark-haired beauty appeared in his office and aroused his passion – and his curiosity – with a bizarre tale that no one would believe…. Sarah Cutter had heard a woman being kidnapped from the mysterious Nighthawk Island research center after she'd been living in silence for years.So when the mysterious kidnappers targeted Sarah next, Adam had to risk it all to protect her from harm as he struggled to contain the desire that might threaten to consume them both….

In one tragic moment, Claire Kos had lost everything – her sight, her unborn child, the love of her life – but she survived.However, when a serial killer started calling the beautiful radio psychologist, bragging about his «conquests,» Claire had to turn to the one man she never thought she'd meet again. Mark Steele had been her whole world. Now he was simply an FBI agent working on the Midnight Murderer case.She couldn't allow personal feelings to interfere, but how could she stop remembering his roguish smile, his passionate touch? When the killer targeted Claire as his next victim, could Mark truly protect her when he had the power to hurt her most of all?

A little boy hired a brooding detective to bring his mother home…and then the child disappearedDetective Colt Mason's latest «client» was impossible to resist. Not only was he just five years old, his teary-eyed pleas to prove his mother was innocent of murder pulled at Colt's hard to reach heartstrings. But before he could investigate, the child disappeared without a trace. Now, with Serena Stover desperate to find her son and clear her name, Colt took one look at the beautiful widow and knew this little family would change his life forever. As the search intensified, Colt unearthed a far-reaching–and deadly–conspiracy, making him more determined than ever to solve this case and keep his promise that Serena's smile would return when she was reunited with her little boy.

He'd come to Wyoming on business, but the moment Prince Stefan Lutece met the beautiful forensics expert, all he could think about was pleasure. Unfortunately, Jane Cameron had a job to do–one that involved missing evidence and possibly murder–and she wasn't falling for Stefan's royal charms.But everything changed when Jane became the target of her own investigation and Stefan, with his military training and commanding presence, her self-imposed guardian. Protecting her 24/7 guaranteed Jane's survival…and stirred up the attraction practically burning between them. Stefan guaranteed he'd keep Jane out of the line of fire–but not out of his big, lonely bed.

As a child, Elsie Timmons had barely escaped Wildcat Manor with her life. As an adult, she'd mysteriously inherited the crumbling structure, ghosts and all. Now, after a lifetime spent running from her past, Elsie was ready to confront her demons and expose the orphanage's long-buried secrets…until Deke Falcon threw a wrench in her plans.The enigmatic P.I. was hired to reunite her with the mother she'd never known, but before she could return with Deke to Falcon Ridge, evil forces threatened the future Elsie only recently considered. Luckily, she had Deke on her side – for protection, for comfort…forever?

Dr. Dex Montgomery was all business. And Ty Cooper had to remember that, if he wanted people to believe he was his identical twin brother. But when the rugged rancher met sophisticated Dr. Jessica Stovall, mixing business and pleasure seemed like the perfect plan! Unfortunately he wasn't the man she thought he was….Jessica usually needed a blowtorch to blast through Dex's icy demeanor. But when his sexy gaze and charming smile suddenly focused on Jessica, she was the one feeling hot and bothered. Getting involved with the sinfully handsome and wealthy doctor would be all wrong–but why did it feel so right? And why did Dex act as if he had something to hide…?

Sheriff Miles Monahue had fallen hard for Caitlin Collier, meeting and marrying her in less than a month.So when she disappeared and Miles was accused of foul play, his world shattered. Then, just when he thought he'd never learn the truth, her body was discovered. Before Miles could grieve, Caitlin's look-alike stumbled back into his life, with no memory.True, his wedding had been uncharacteristically impulsive, but the feelings «Caitlin» stirred made him determined to protect her from the danger that had followed her home…till death did they part.

A COLD CASE HEATING UP…Southern summers were notoriously hot. But when a series of deadly fires blazed through the city, Detective Bradford Walsh really felt the heat. With temperatures rising, he had to catch the arsonist before the city was reduced to a pile of cinders.AND AN ATTRACTION BURNING OUT OF CONTROL.On the hunt for a killer, all roads led to one woman: Rosanna Redhill. The fires seemed to target the elusive beauty, and Bradford had to know why. But he couldn't let Rosanna's smoldering glances distract him from his investigation. Because then he'd have another fire to extinguish…one that threatened to send them both up in flames.

A Heartbeat Is All It Takes . . .With that brief, terrifying phone call, Lisa Langley's nightmare began again. Four years ago she was the sole survivor of the Grave Digger, a madman who buried his victims alive. Now a copycat killer is on the loose and she's the only chance Special Agent Brad Booker has of stopping this twisted psycho before more women – including Lisa – die.Hard-edged and always in control, Booker has never forgiven himself for failing to save Lisa from falling victim to the first Grave Digger. Whatever it takes, this time he's not going to let her down. Because almost losing Lisa is not something he can live through twice . . .

A columnist for the Big Easy's hottest erotic magazine, Britta Berger has heard her share of wild, hidden desires.But beneath her sophisticated facade, Britta is running from much darker secrets – including the terrifying night she barely survived. Now someone from her past has returned to play a merciless game. And only one man can help her. Detective Jean-Paul Dubois knows instinctively that Britta is the key to ending the string of vicious ritualistic murders that plague his city.But still haunted by his past, he must resist the dangerous attraction between them. For lurking deep in the shadows of the bayou, a killer waits to end her life – and their future – with one devastating final strike.