Laurie Alice Eakes

A kidnapper with deadly intentions…and a US marshal who must come to the rescue.The carjacking that ended with Kristen Lang running for her life–and her federal judge mother kidnapped–was a nightmare. The ransom, however, is worse: Kristen in exchange for her mother. Deputy US Marshal Nick Sandoval will do almost anything to safely recover the judge–except trade Kristen. But can he shield the woman he's falling for and bring her mother home?

Family secrets made her a target…Can her ex provide a holiday haven?When Lauren Wexler’s fugitive brother arrives on her doorstep, he has just moments to pass her evidence before his pursuers start shooting. Now Lauren needs her US marshal ex’s protection. She left Chris Blackwell to shield his reputation, but her family’s secrets are darker than she knows. With the truth revealed, can their Christmas wishes for safety and love still come true?