Her ex-husband wants her dead? Daria Carlisle can hardly believe it. Detective Kevin Gordon insists it's true…and that it's his fault that her ex is still at large. Which means it's his responsibility to make sure Daria stays safe. So when Daria stubbornly refuses to run scared, Kevin takes on the role of yuletide protector. He knows firsthand that Daria's ex means business. And with Christmas coming, the determined cop intends to give Daria the holiday celebration she deserves— safe and sound by his side forever.

HIS STAR WITNESS RECEIVES THREATS INSTEAD OF CHRISTMAS CARDS IN USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JULIE MILLER'S MINISERIES THE PRECINCT: TASK FORCE As the lone surviving victim who can put her attacker away in prison, heiress Bailey Austin becomes the key to the D.A.'s case against a notorious criminal. As lead detective, Spencer Montgomery must prep her for trial. But he becomes her personal protector when she starts receiving terrifying "gifts" meant to scare her away from testifying. Spencer is a cop on the fast track to making captain one day, if he can keep his emotions in check. But as the stalker's threats escalate, he can't deny that Bailey has thawed his icy heart. Her courage touches him in ways no other woman has, and reminds him that she's more important to him than any investigation.

"IF I CAN'T HAVE YOU, NO ONE WILL." Those words from her abusive ex-husband sent Faith Delange fl eeing from everything familiar. And when a bus dropped her off in the small town of Sisters, Oregon, Faith immediately found room, board and a job on an isolated ranch. But she couldn't tell her handsome new boss, Luke Campbell, what had her jumping at shadows during the joy of the holiday season—or what kept her out of his arms. She'd only put his and his frail mother's lives at stake. Faith feared her past would never let her go. But neither would Luke.

A hero for Christmas Cowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana Mentink Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job assessing mineral rights in gold country. After rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy feels responsible for her, until he discovers she’s from the family that he’ll never forgive for his wife’s death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for… Holiday Secrets by Susan Sleeman When his ex, Lexie Grant, is thrust into the crosshairs of a deadly syndicate, FBI agent Gavin McKade will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. The reunion with Lexie has rekindled their complicated relationship. But if Gavin can’t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Dana Mentink 2 Thrilling Stories Cowboy Christmas Guardian and Holiday Secrets

A Sinister Silent Night Two female ministers have been shot in the heart of Silver Valley, Pennsylvania. Now Zora Krasny, navy veteran turned undercover operative, is posing as a new preacher. That means her life's on the line, yet it's the only way to smoke out a psychopath. But she's not alone. She's got the best of the Silver Valley P.D. at her side--Detective Bryce Campbell, the high school boyfriend Zora left behind when she joined the navy. Bryce must pose as her fianc , so he can stay close and protect Zora. It's a role they're both finding way too easy to play. But with the killer's imminent Christmas countdown, Zora and Bryce can't afford any distractions.

The Coltons of Texas saga reaches its thrilling climax with a tale of Christmas justice! Ex-cop Reid Colton is working double-time to help beautiful widow Penelope Barrington Clark. While investigating her dad, his family lawyer, the two are also trying to uncover who murdered Pen’s husband…all while keeping their relationship professional! But when a bullet and their forbidden attraction change everything, it’s Reid to the rescue, determined to guard Pen and her son with his life. The last thing Penelope wants is to fall for a sexy Colton who’s not looking for forever. Yet as Christmas approaches and their investigation heats up, the three start to feel like a family. And the best present of all? Solving the Colton clan’s biggest mystery!

Kansas City Police Deputy Commissioner George Madigan and his assistant Elise Brown work together to catch a stalker while their feelings for each other grow, until a tornado strikes and Elise is taken hostage.

In this Victorian romance, a woman engages the help of a dashing businessman to help her on her quest to find a missing person. Working at her family’s charity foundation for destitute women, caring but impulsive Miss Lottie Fairclough is desperately trying to find a missing woman. She’s roped in family acquaintance Mr Jasper King to help her, and is equally impressed and annoyed when he rescues her from perilous danger! As she gets to know this injured entrepreneur it seems he needs her just as much . . .

DEA undercover agent Charles Nash kidnaps nurse Teresa Rodriguez to keep him alive long enough to find those who betrayed him, but never counts on the attraction he begins to feel for her.

A seasoned cop and the woman he’s falling for are targeted by a killer in this romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author. Detective Lieutenant Thomas Watson had been off air force active duty so long, he thought he was safe. Until a gunman crashes his daughter’s wedding, reawakening the warrior inside him. He hires nurse Jane Boyle to care for his injured father so he can focus on bringing the gunman to justice. While Jane is the ideal caretaker, her dark past has landed her in witness protection. And the more she’s embraced by this family of cops, the more danger she’s in. For a shadow from Thomas’s own past might be willing to lend Jane’s stalker a helping hand . . .