A pretend relationship between a bodyguard and single mom turns all too real in a page-turning romantic thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author. Emilia Ecklund hears her child cry when he’s smiling. She sees intruders where there are none. She’s either losing her mind—or someone wants her to think she is. Desperate, she asks her brother’s best friend, former Marine and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Dane Sutton, to investigate. But the only way is for him to move into her home . . . and bed. Dane’s secret mission: to pose as Emilia’s boyfriend while watching every door and window like a hawk. He vows to keep things purely professional, but he’s severely tempted as his feelings intensify. And as the threats escalate, the guarded loner has everything to lose. Praise for the novels of Lisa Childs “Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author “Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!” —Rita Herron, USA Today–bestselling author “Childs knows how to keep readers riveted.” —RT Book Reviews

Single mum's bodyguard. Emilia Ecklund hears her child cry when he's smiling. She sees intruders where there are none. She's either losing her mind--or someone wants her to think she is. Desperate, she asks her brother's best friend, former Marine and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Dane Sutton, to investigate. But the only way is for him to move into her home ... and bed. Dane's secret mission: to pose as Emilia's boyfriend while watching every door and window like a hawk. He vows to keep things purely professional, but he's severely tempted as his feelings intensify. And as the threats escalate, the guarded loner has everything to lose.

A pretend relationship between a bodyguard and single mum turns all too real in the latest Bachelor Bodyguards romance Emilia Ecklund hears her child cry when he's smiling. She sees intruders where there are none. She's either losing her mind – or someone wants her to think she is. Desperate, she asks her brother's best friend, former marine and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Dane Sutton, to investigate. But the only way is for him to move into her home...and bed. Dane's secret mission: to pose as Emilia's boyfriend while watching every door and window like a hawk. He vows to keep things purely professional, but he's severely tempted as his feelings intensify. And as the threats escalate, the guarded loner has everything to lose.

Opposite Fall in love! One shattered war hero. One hippie. Two very unlikely sweethearts. Evander de la Fosse believes he’s only good for one thing: stopping bullets meant for others. But as war-torn hero Evander shadows single mother Daphne Summer he finds himself wishing for the one thing war took from him—a life worth living. Daphne, with her bright and upbeat disposition, possesses a pull on him he can’t deny. A believer in the power of love and destiny, Daphne figures fate must have a major wicked streak for sending her polar opposite—Evander, a well-armed bodyguard—into her life. She doesn’t need him, nor does she want him or his military ways seeping into her world. She has a life to live, a daughter to raise, and a family cottage to save in less than two weeks. The last thing she needs is to get involved with another Mr. Wrong. But the steely-eyed, former military hunk refuses to leave her side, especially after a confrontation with the enemy, who has been stirred up by her sisters, ends in threats. Daphne, determined not to add fuel to the fight, tries to convince Evander to back down. Evander knows Daphne needs him—needs him for more than just protection. Will the two find a way to see eye-to-eye as well as heart-to-heart before the enemy can take them down? Find out in the fourth Summer Sisters book! This is a sweet, single mom in peril romance. Opposites attract, military heroes, secret billionaires, family secrets, and so much more await inside this fourth book in the Summer Sisters family saga series! Come fall in love with this sweet romance. -->Also available in audiobook--narrated by the fabulous Vanessa Moyen. Fall in love with the complete Summer Sisters series: Falling for the Movie Star (Book 1) Falling for the Boss (Book 2) Falling for the Single Dad (Book 3) Falling for the Bodyguard (Book 4) Falling for the Firefighter (Book 5) “The author... pulls the readers into her world with very little effort. This book becomes an instant favorite for any reader!” —reader review from Nerd Girl Official, Stephenee. “I tell all my friends they need to read any and all her books!” —reader review from Linda. “This book... just grabbed me and took me for a fabulous ride.” —reader review from Luv2Read.

Life as a single parent is hard, and Maeve knows this better than most. With two beautiful daughters, one vindictive ex-husband and no money, she's desperate to keep her head above water. Then, when the family court judge orders her to make some changes, she isn't sure where to turn--especially when the tenuous threads of her self-control threaten to unravel. Christian was the last person she expected to come to her rescue. As an ex-military bodyguard, he's hard and unyielding in all the wrong ways...and in all the right places. He's tempting and dangerous--exactly the kind of man she doesn't want. And he makes her an offer she can't refuse. What may have started for convenience is now a mess of tangled sheets and blurred lines. Still, there is danger brewing in the shadows and not everyone is convinced of their happily ever after. The courts need to believe the relationship is real. But what is her heart forgets that its not? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourth Wall is a: -Single Mom -Bodyguard -Friends to Lovers -Fake Dating -growing through trauma together *Please see author's note before proceeding*

When his bodyguard’s abducted… A detective’s on the case. Always-cool bodyguard Keeli Abbott will do anything to protect Detective Spencer Dubridge from a murderer who’s set on revenge. But the cop acts like he can’t stand his bodyguard. That is, until the simmering chemistry between them bubbles over…and the unthinkable happens. Keeli’s pregnant—and in the killer’s clutches! And Spencer is the only one who can help her and his unborn child survive… From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Bachelor Bodyguards series: Book 1: His Christmas Assignment Book 2: Bodyguard Daddy Book 3: Bodyguard's Baby Surprise Book 4: Beauty and the Bodyguard Book 5: Nanny Bodyguard Book 6: Single Mom's Bodyguard Book 7: In the Bodyguard's Arms Book 8: Soldier Bodyguard Book 9: Guarding His Witness Book 10: Evidence of Attraction Book 11: Bodyguard Boyfriend Book 12: Close Quarters with the Bodyguard Book 13: Bodyguard Under Siege

It's her duty to take down criminals Not to fall in love… Although her life is threatened, prosecutor Jocelyn Gerber insists she doesn't need protection. So she bristles at having bodyguard Landon Myers's presence forced on her. Jocelyn and Landon immediately share a mutual dislike and mistrust…with a strong undercurrent of sexual tension. When Landon rescues Jocelyn time and again, her heart begins to thaw…even as a criminal makes her the ultimate target. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Bachelor Bodyguards miniseries: Book 1: His Christmas Assignment Book 2: Bodyguard Daddy Book 3: Bodyguard's Baby Surprise Book 4: Beauty and the Bodyguard Book 5: Nanny Bodyguard Book 6: Single Mom's Bodyguard Book 7: In the Bodyguard's Arms Book 8: Soldier Bodyguard Book 9: Guarding His Witness Book 10: Evidence of Attraction Book 11: Bodyguard Boyfriend Book 12: Close Quarters with the Bodyguard

"A lonely widow and an enigmatic king, a handsome prince and a single mom, a wildchild princess and her bodyguard, and an ice princess and her determined prince. Their fairy godmothers have their work cut out for them."--Publisher's web site.

Will Maya be able to convince Connor to let her be his new right-hand business gal or will Connor manage to resist her charms, both in and out of the boardroom?

From the USA Today–bestselling author. “Strong pacing, heightened tension and a calculating villain make this romance an intriguing and exciting one to read.” —RT Book Reviews How close is too close for a bachelor bodyguard and his alluring client? As a supermodel, Teddie Plummer is used to being wanted. But a stalker? That’s terrifying new territory, so Teddie hires a professional to guard her. The moment she and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Jordan “Manny” Mannes collide, searing attraction introduces a different brand of danger. Former Marine Manny knows his boundaries. He’ll put his life on the line for Teddie, but won’t risk his career on a client—no matter how unbelievably sexy she is. The rules blur once Teddie ends up in his arms. He won’t hesitate to face hell itself to defend her, but will he be willing to let her walk away? Praise for the novels of Lisa Childs “Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author “Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!” —Rita Herron, USA Today–bestselling author “Childs knows how to keep readers riveted.” —RT Book Reviews