Joanna Wayne

He’d do anything to protect herAs a former navy SEAL, Marcus relied on his instincts. And the moment he saw the shadows haunting Dani’s big brown eyes, the private investigator knew she was in trouble…and so was he. Even though she came to him with a crazy story about a murder she’d seen in a vision, he couldn’t stop the instantaneous attraction that sparked between them.Never one to ignore a woman in need, he accepted her case. But as they travelled down a sensual path of danger and desire,...

Of the five brothers only Dylan Ledger returned to their hometown of Mustang Run. But he was met by bad memories and hostile neighbors—except for Collette McGuire. The daughter of the sheriff was the last person he expected to have on his side—and the one who needed him most. Collette had nowhere to go when her secret admirer turned violent stalker—except to Dylan.His arms became her haven, his lips her salvation. As old family secrets and feuds threatened to erupt, they knew they were both in...

After her uncharacteristic behaviour made headline news, buttoned-up Olivia Balfour has been sent far away from home. The English rose will work for Clint McAlpine – a cattle baron who's as fierce and untamed as his Outback station. But she's shocked when Clint informs her that she's entirely at his beck and call.It's almost impossible to shake Olivia's composure. But the heat of the Australia sun – and her new boss's kisses – are fast melting the ice queen.

He’s got the strength of a commando, but the heart of a cowboy!On navy SEAL missions Cutter had been a warrior. But when it came to Linney, he was just a red-blooded Texas male with bad luck in love. She’d walked out on him six years ago. Now she’s back – and the sole carer for her dead friend’s child. Linney’s convinced that her friend was murdered, so she’s gone on the run.Linney knows that she and the baby will be safe in Cutter’s care. Yet trusting him with her heart again is more...

Her rebel hero… Former navy SEAL Hawk Taylor never knew fear – until he met Alonsa. Her young daughter has been kidnapped and after two years the trail had grown cold. Hawk is certain he can find the little girl, but it’s the sensual woman with a fragile heart that scares him.She makes Hawk yearn to belong where he never could – in her life and her bed. Yet when the kidnapper turns his sights on Alonsa, Hawk knows it’s his duty to find the child, rescue Alonsa and then walk away from the one...

Fate brought Texas rancher Durk Lambert face-to-face with his ex-lover, Meghan Sinclair. The reckless but gorgeous P.I. had been beaten and left for dead, with no memory of her attacker, of Durk…or herself. Years ago she'd broken his heart, but no cowboy walked away from a woman in need.While Durk kept her safe on his Bent Pine Ranch, his own memories threatened him–laughing with Meghan, making love. He still wanted her, but he feared Meghan was the one woman he could never have–and the one...

Eight years ago, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, three men lost everything. Now it’s time to reclaim what’s theirs… Detective Remy Comeaux lost his fiancée, but when he returns to New Orleans to expose corruption and meets the beautiful Nicole, she seems all too familiar.

THE DARKNESS IS SAFER WHEN YOU'RE WITH A COPHe might be irritating, and more intimidating than handsome, but rugged, brawny detective Sam Turner wasn't the kind of man a woman could forget. He got in reporter Caroline Kimberly's way at every turn. But when she became the obsession of a killer, it was Sam she wanted by her side as darkness fell.She made him ache for something elusive–something that could never be. The nosy, sexy reporter with the smart, kissable mouth was trouble,...

Ambush at Dry GulchJake Dalton believes in worthy causes—like opening his Texas ranch to inner city kids for the summer. But there’s catch…that involves a woman. Dedicated do-gooder Carolina Lambert can hold her own against any man . . . Jake included. Except now someone with a nasty grudge who’s been waiting for the perfect moment to strike has the beautiful widow in his sights.R.J. Dalton’s estranged son is the last man on earth Carolina wants to trust with her life. But the rugged single...

PROTECTING HIS OWNThe last thing this hard-boiled Confidential operative wanted was to become entangled with junior prosecutor Georgette Delacroix, but he'd reached a dead end in his frantic search for his kidnapped daughter. So the clairvoyant Cajun beauty was Tanner Harrison's only recourse. When Georgette's disturbing visions of his daughter intensified, Tanner stumbled upon the key to finally shutting down the slimy crime network his topsecret agency had been pursuing for...

A CASE GONE COLD…AND AN UNEXPECTED ROMANCE HEATING UPJaci Matlock went to Cape Diablo to solve the thirty-year-old Santiago murders. And though the remote island had a haunting reputation, the forensics novice was determined to expose the reality behind the mysterious events that plagued her arrival.Now in order to uncover an age-old murderous conspiracy, Jaci had to team up with her only ally: Raoul Lazario. But trusting the ruggedly sensual adventure seeker proved to be a distraction she...

No Collingsworth would ever turn his back on a woman in danger.Langston Collingsworth was a man to be reckoned with, powerful and president of the family oil business. So when the Collingsworth empire was threatened…it was personal.A young girl needed Langston’s help. But her mother was none other than Trish Cantrell – Langston’s school sweetheart. Trish and her daughter were trapped in a blackmail plot and had been on the run since the day Trish gave birth to a Collingsworth heir.Now it’s up to...