Colton 911: Cowboy's Rescue


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When a map leads a woman into disaster, the only one who can rescue her is a sexy cowboy in this romantic suspense series opener. When Magnolia “Maggie” Reeves receives a puzzling map from her former father-in-law, she can’t resist searching for clues—even in a hurricane! Fortunately, search-and-rescue cowboy Jonah Colton is there to save the day. But when the duo find a mummified body, they’re plunged straight into an abyss of danger. And even as they stumble headlong into a dazzling attraction, they’re also fighting for their lives . . .




Colton 911: Cowboy's Rescue/Reunited by the Badge


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Colton 911: Cowboy's Rescue - Marie Ferrarella When Magnolia 'Maggie' Reeves receives a puzzling map from her former father-in-law, she can't resist searching for clues - even in a hurricane! Fortunately, search-and-rescue cowboy Jonah Colton is there to save the day. But when the duo find a mummified body, they're plunged straight into an abyss of danger. And even as they stumble headlong into a dazzling attraction, they're also fighting for their lives... Rancher's Hostage Rescue - Beth Cornelison After her sister Helen's murder, Lilly Shaw has stopped giving anyone - including Helen's ex-boyfriend, Dave Giblan - second chances. But she and Dave are suddenly shoved together when a deadly criminal takes them both hostage at gunpoint. As they race against the clock to outwit their enemy, Lilly and Dave must put aside their differences and save one another once and for all.




Cowboy's Rescue


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Colton 911: cowboy's rescue: When Magnolia 'Maggie' Reeves receives a puzzling map from her former father-in-law, she can't resist searching for clues - even in a hurricane! Fortunately, search-and-rescue cowboy Jonah Colton is there to save the day. Rancher's hostage resuce: After her sister Helen's murder, Lilly Shaw has stopped giving anyone - including Helen's ex-boyfriend, Dave Giblan - second chances. But she and Dave are suddenly shoved together when a deadly criminal takes them both hostage at gunpoint.




Colton 911: Secret Defender/Rescued by the Colton Cowboy


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Colton 911: Secret Defender - Marie Ferrarella A former boxer must KO the threat to one woman's life. When he meets skittish Felicia Wagner, ex-boxer Aaron Colton immediately senses she's hiding something. He makes it his mission to figure out what she's hiding...and soon discovers Felicia is keeping a dangerous secret. A threat from her past looms large over her present, and Aaron offers to keep her safe. Even if that means resisting their mutual attraction. Even if that means risking it all... Rescued By The Colton Cowboy - Deborah Fletcher Mello She's on the run with a baby. Only a cowboy can help her... Fiercely loyal, Soledad de la Vega would do anything to help her loved ones. So when her best friend Annie is murdered, Soledad vows to keep little Lyra safe: by running from a killer...and hiding out in Palmer Colton's barn. The cowboy has never really wanted a wife and kids of his own. Something about Soledad and Lyra, though, tugs at Palmer's heart like never before. Will he be able to keep his heart intact - even as he keeps them safe from a deadly threat?




Colton 911


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Colton 911: Secret Alibi - Beth Cornelison She'd sworn him to secrecy. But some secrets can kill... When Valerie Yates and Nash Colton reunite, they don't expect their love could reawaken old demons. Soon after Valerie confesses a devastating truth, Nash is arrested for murder. She's determined to prove his innocence but doing so means uncovering even more heartbreak and betrayal. Can the former lovers find their second chance...and capture a killer tracking Nash's every move? The Last Cowboy Standing - Carla Cassidy A cowboy's back on the ranch...and ready to rescue his boss. Hired to work as a horse trainer, Mac McBride discovers that his new employer, Marisa Lindale, is as untrusting as her Mustang. Years ago, she was tormented by a mysterious criminal and now her abductor has returned! Mac finds himself irresistibly drawn to Marisa and desperate to protect her...but her plans for revenge might risk both their lives.




Colton 911 Caught in the Crossfire


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From hunting cattle rustlers...to being hunted by a killer. Investigating cattle rustlers seems like a typical day on the job for Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton. But when ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working the case with him, he’s reluctant to involve a civilian. Fighting their growing bond while tracking lawbreakers proves no easy task. And as Casey and Melody stumble across a corpse, they’re caught in a criminal’s crosshairs. The deputy’s new mission? Protect Melody and find the killer before it’s too late.




Local Budgeting


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Local budgeting serves important functions that include setting priorities, planning, financial control over inputs, management of operations and accountability to citizens. These objectives give rise to technical and policy issues that require open discussion and debate. The format of the budget document can facilitate this debate. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of local budgeting needed to develop sound fiscal administration at the local level. Topics covered include fiscal administration, forecasting, fiscal discipline, fiscal transparency, integrity of revenue administration, budget formats, and processes including performance budgeting, and capital budgeting.




The Baby's Bodyguard


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He was supposed to be dead… But Jack Starling was very much alive and looking for answers. His investigation into his crew's ambush leads him to the fling he had a year ago with Hannah Marks. Although Jack is reluctant to believe Hannah had a role in the attack, it is clear she's hiding something, and Jack's suspicions only mount when he meets her daughter. Determined to unveil her secrets, he vows to stay close. Then Hannah is nearly killed, and Jack must step in—as her baby's bodyguard—while battling his growing desire for the woman who might have betrayed him.




The Colton Cowboy


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Who left a baby on the cowboy’s doorstep? The Coltons of Red Ridge continues! A note says the infant left on ranch foreman Anders Colton’s porch is a Colton. His baby? The beautiful rookie officer who investigates is set on proving herself as a cop, but when their lives are threatened, Elle Gage moves in to protect the baby. Suddenly the lone wolf is thinking family and must uncover little Bonnie’s parentage before it’s too late.




Harlequin Romantic Suspense December 2021 Box Set


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Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON 911: SECRET ALIBI (A Colton 911: Chicago novel) by Beth Cornelison When Nash Colton is framed for murder, his former lover, Valerie Yates, must choose between proving his innocence and putting her mother’s fragile mental health at risk. As they fight to rebuild their relationship, they must learn to trust each other—and find the person trying to kill Nash. DROP-DEAD COLTON (A Coltons of Grave Gulch novel) by Beverly Long FBI agent Bryce Colton has dedicated the past year to finding serial killer Len Davison. When Davison becomes obsessed with Olivia Margulies, Bryce believes the man may be within reach. But the obsession turns dangerous, and Bryce takes the ultimate risk to save the woman that he loves… THE LAST COWBOY STANDING (A Cowboys of Holiday Ranch novel) by New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy Marisa has been waiting to kill a man who kidnapped her. When she hires Mac McBride to care for an abused horse on her ranch, she thinks there might be some good in the world after all. But Marisa's past isn't finished with her—and Mac may not be enough to protect her. MATCHED WITH MURDER by Danielle M. Haas When multiple murders are connected to users on Samatha Gates's dating app, Detective Max Green knows she'll have information he needs. Neither of them expected Samantha to become a target—and now she has to share her secrets with Max to find the true culprit.