McCullen's Secret Son


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HIS CHILD'S LIFE WAS ON THE LINE—AND TIME WAS RUNNING OUT… Sexy-as-sin rodeo star Brett McCullen is Willow James Howard's past. But when her estranged husband is killed and her son kidnapped, she's forced to accept help from the man who broke her heart. Little does Brett know that the very child he's trying to rescue is his own flesh and blood—the result of a fling years earlier. He can't deny his rising desire at Willow's reappearance…even as he struggles to forgive her secret. But with the ransom deadline looming, Brett must go to extremes to save the family he never knew he wanted…




The Last McCullen


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Could a kidnapping finally lead to the last McCullen finding his way home? If there's one thing Special Agent Ryder Banks hates, it's handcuffing a woman. Tia Jeffries is not a violent person, but her infant son has been abducted—or worse. Determined to find her baby, the pretty single mom agrees to ditch the gun and work undercover with the sexy agent. Posing as a couple desperate to adopt, they find a murky world of baby brokers, scams—and a connection to the McCullens, Ryder's birth family. When bullets start flying, Ryder risks everything to make Tia and her baby his own… The Heroes of Horseshoe Creek




Heroes of Horseshoe Creek Collection Volume 1


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These three classic tales featuring the Heroes of Horseshoe Creek will make you fall in love with USA TODAY bestselling author Rita Herron all over again! Lock, Stock and McCullen (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2015) Sherriff Maddox McCullen’s investigation into the death of Rose Worthington’s fiancé—by her own hand…in self-defense—becomes an even bigger mystery when he finds nothing at the crime scene. No bullet casing, no blood, no body. Now, with Rose caught in the crosshairs of escalating danger he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe. McCullen’s Secret Son (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2015) Sexy-as-sin rodeo star Brett McCullen is Willow James Howard’s past. But when her estranged husband is killed and her son kidnapped, she’s forced to accept help from the man who broke her heart. Little does Brett know that the very child he’s trying to rescue is his own flesh and blood. With the ransom deadline looming, Brett must go to extremes to save the family he never knew he wanted… Roping Ray McCullen (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2016) Ray McCullen left Horseshoe Creek and vowed to never look back. Until his father’s funeral brings him home. That’s where he meets Scarlet Lovett, who seems to know more about his family’s secrets than he does. Secrets ready to explode. Suddenly, Ray is at the center of an inheritance battle—and Scarlet is caught in the middle. Can their attraction survive the danger…and lead them to a shared future?




One Hidden Truth


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1901 in the north of England a wealthy family man, gives his daughter's newly born illegitimate baby boy to chosen adoptive parents together with a lump sum of money for his education. The daughter is sent to America to live with relatives. John, a happy and content child is raised in Simon's Town, South Africa. When his parents decide to return to England, he discovers by chance that he is adopted. Traumatised by this and the death of his father John struggles to suppress his shame and disillusionment. Love comes to him through Molly, but is dramatically brought to an end when she dies after giving birth to their daughter. Distraught by further grief he turns to alcohol for comfort. As a reporter he lives through his work. He travels to America and falls in love with the lovely Victoria Delaney, whose life is also blighted with shame and secrets. Their secrets have one thing in common, her father. This secret has an enormous impact on their relationship. Family history repeats itself. John refuses to search out the truth, and yet he eventually comes face to face with circumstances beyond his control.




Original Sin


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After falling in love and making a quick exit from her nine-year career in the USAWMD (United States Agency for Weapons of Mass Destruction), ex-spy Sally Sin does her best to become Lucy Hamilton, a stay-at-home mom in San Francisco. No one, not even her adoring husband Will, knows about her secret agent escapades -- chasing no-good masterminds through perilous jungles, escaping evil assassins, and playing dangerous games of cat and mouse with her old nemesis, Ian Blackford, a notorious and dashing illegal arms dealer. In her new life as Lucy Hamilton, she squeezes inside forts crafted from couch cushions by her three-year-old son Theo, makes organic applesauce, and frequents the zoo. But sometimes her well-honed spy reflexes refuse to lay low. She can't help breaking into her own house to check on the babysitter or stop herself from tossing the yoga instructor who gets on her nerves. And when Ian Blackford, who is supposed to be dead, once again starts causing trouble for the USAWMD, the agency becomes desperate to get Sally back on the job. How can Sally or Lucy or whatever her name is save the planet while at the same time keeping her own family's world from spinning out of control? Every bit as much fun as a spy-mom thriller ought to be, Original Sin is a fast-paced adventure story for mothers and spies, and anyone who has ever dreamed about being either.




Harlequin Intrigue April 2017 - Box Set 2 of 2


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Harlequin® Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. THE LAST MCCULLEN The Heroes of Horseshoe Creek by Rita Herron FBI agent Ryder Banks goes undercover as Tia Jeffries's husband when her baby is stolen, and uncovers feelings that run as deep as the mystery of the kidnapping… OPERATION NANNY Campbell Cove Academy by Paula Graves Jim Mercer was just supposed to be a nanny for Lacey Miles's orphaned two-year-old neice, but as the terrorists targeting her get bolder, the undercover security expert reveals himself to take on the danger. MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD by Cassie Miles An unexpected circumstance makes Sean Timmons bodyguard to his ex-wife, Emily Peterson, who witnessed a murder. But when a blizzard traps them in the Colorado mountains, the tension between them heats up. Look for Harlequin Intrigue's April 2017 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue!




High-Stakes Rescue/McCullen's Secret Son/The Last McCullen


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A child’s life on the line… McCullen’s Secret Son When Willow James Howard’s estranged husband is killed and her son kidnapped, she’s forced to accept help from the man who broke her heart — rodeo star Brett McCullen. Little does Brett know that the child he’s trying to rescue is his own flesh and blood. Now with the ransom deadline looming, Brett must go to extremes to save the family he never knew he wanted. The Last McCullen Single mum Tia Jeffries’s infant son has been abducted — or worse. Determined to find her baby, Tia agrees to work undercover with Special Agent Ryder Banks. Posing as a couple desperate to adopt, they find a murky world of baby brokers, scams — and a connection to the McCullens, Ryder’s birth family. When bullets start flying, Ryder must risk everything to make Tia and her baby his own…




Harlequin Intrigue September 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. SWITCHBACK Catherine Anderson A reader favorite! PI Bud "Mac" MacPhearson and single mother Mallory Christiani race against time to rescue her daughter. Mac will give anything to ensure a happy ending for Mallory and her child—even his own life. MCCULLEN'S SECRET SON The Heroes of Horseshoe Creek by Rita Herron When her husband’s killers kidnap her son, Willow James Howard accepts help from rodeo star Brett McCullen, the man who broke her heart. With the ransom deadline looming, Brett must fight to save the family he never knew he wanted… TEXAS PREY Mason Ridge by Barb Han Abducted years ago, Rebecca Hughes needs rancher Brody Fields to bring the kidnapper to justice. As they uncover answers to difficult—and deadly—questions, can Brody trust the woman who once shattered his heart?




Lullaby (BOOK 1)


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Nady is a slave whose gift in song gives her favor with her Master and access to perform before the most elite dignitaries throughout all of the South. Unlike any other, she is taught to sing in French and Italian, making her the most talked about slave in all of Wilmington, North Carolina. Her exceptional talent and beauty makes her one of the admired and hated slaves of her time. From an early age, Nady’s main duty was to sing her Master’s son, Mattie McCullen Jr. to sleep every night. Over the years, Mattie and Nady fall in love, but are forced to keep their feelings for each other a secret, especially from Mattie’s mother Miss Elizabeth, whose disdain for the slaves of McCullen plantation threatens the lives of the ones Nady holds dear. Mattie and Nady’s out of time love leads him to the Civil War and Nady down a long road of keeping secrets of love, rape, adultery, and ultimately murder as she continues to sing her life’s song, a Lullaby whispered through the night.