Midnight Vengeance

“With a tightly-woven suspense plot and a number of engaging secondary characters, this is a book that will easily satisfy fans and newcomers alike.’’ —RT Book Reviews Morton “Jacko” Jackman isn’t afraid of anything. He’s a former Navy SEAL sniper, and he’s been in more firefights than most people have had hot meals. Lauren Dare scares the crap out of him. Gorgeous, talented and refined, she’s the type of woman who could never be interested in a roughneck like him. So he’s loved her fiercely in secret, taken her art classes, and kept a watchful but comfortable distance. Until now. Lauren had finally found a home in Portland, far from her real identity, far from the memories of her mother’s death, and outside the reaches of the drugged-out psycho who’s already tried to kill her twice. One tiny misstep—a single photograph—has shattered it all. She has no choice but to run again, but this time she’ll give herself a proper farewell: one night with Jacko. Their highly charged emotional encounter changes everything. In Jacko’s arms there cannot be fear, there can only be pleasure. Anyone wishing her harm will have to pass through him, and Jacko is a hard man to kill. One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! This book is approximately 67,000 words Originally published in 2014

Johnny Blaze and Dan Ketch race side-by-side as the Spirits of Vengeance, as Marvel's Midnight Sons rise to face a hellish threat like no other! Former Ghost Rider Blaze joins his successor Ketch and fellow Sons including Morbius, Blade, the Nightstalkers and the Darkhold Redeemers in the fight against Lilith, Mother of Demons, and her horrifying progeny! As they continue to burn rubber together, Blaze and Ghost Rider target Hag and Troll, but they're not the only ones on the trail. So is Venom! And where the sinister symbiote goes, can Spider-Man be far behind? COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (1990) 28, 31; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 1-6; Morbius: The Living Vampire (1992) 1; Darkhold: Pages From the Book of Sins (1992) 1; Nightstalkers (1992) 1; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 95-96; material from Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 1

What happened in Kirven, Texas, in May 1922 has been forgotten by the outside world. It was only a co-worker's whispered words, "Kirven is where they burned the [Negroes]," that set Monte Akers on a quest to find out what happened and, more important, why. After years of following clues found in old newspaper clippings, NAACP reports, and the memories of the few remaining witnesses who would talk, Akers here pieces together the story of a young white woman's brutal murder and the burning alive of three black men who were almost certainly innocent of it. This was followed by a month-long reign of terror as white men hunted down and killed blacks while local authorities concealed the real identity of the white probable murderers and allowed them to go free. Akers paints a vivid portrait of a community desolated by race hatred and its own refusal to face hard truths.

When danger lurks, look to the MEN OF MIDNIGHT: dark, dangerous, and willing to do anything to protect the women they love. Former navy SEAL Joe Harris nearly died—twice—on a medevac helo after being blown up by an IED. He's not moving too great these days, but if there was ever a woman designed to jump-start a man's hormones, it would be his new neighbor. Meeting Isabel—loving Isabel—brought Joe back to life. Isabel Delvaux came from one of America's foremost political dynasties, until the greatest terrorist attack since 9/11 killed her entire family. She barely survived the Washington Massacre, only to?become prey for rabid reporters. Fleeing to Portland and changing her name was a way out, a way to start over. The only way. She knows she's safe with Joe Harris. Not just because he's big and strong, not just because he's part of a security team that obliterates threats on the regular, but because he's been to the abyss and back. But as they help each other heal—through talk, through touch, through spectacular sex—the past comes back to play. When Isabel's memory starts to return and a mysterious stranger sends Joe emails indicating Isabel is in imminent danger, he'll do anything to help her uncover the truth. Even if that truth is the most terrifying thing of all… 80,000 words

An FBI agent escaping a madman runs headfirst into a perilous passion in this heart-stopping thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Healing from bullet wounds and fleeing the bomber who shot her, FBI agent Erin Sanders refuses to play it safe. Driving west, she’ll stay off the grid—until deputy sheriff Lance Conroe spoils her secret getaway. Taking her to his remote Wyoming home, the hunky lawman only hopes to protect her. Just what headstrong, untrusting Erin doesn’t want. But when another showdown with the bomber looms and a shocking betrayal surfaces, Erin wants Lance . . . badly. It’s time to get over her control and intimacy issues to indulge their dangerous attraction. Because her plan to catch the killer could cost them both their lives. Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee “A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction “While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews “[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly

After years of denial, Cass Weatherfield has finally accepted her telekinetic gifts. Living with her boyfriend, Shane, has given her the confidence to be herself, but the fear of losing control and harming those around her is always present. Knowing firsthand the hell of growing up without a mentor, she agrees to meet and help Diana, a young Shadowmind. But when Cass shows up, the terrified woman changes her mind and flees. Cass and Shane track her across New Orleans, and soon discover that Diana is being held against her will by an illicit organization that's selling her rare clairvoyant skills to the highest bidder. In charge is an ancient creature more powerful than any they've ever encountered. And apparently she wants Shane dead. Cass and Shane work to free Diana. But as Cass uses more and more power, drawing it from her friends in the fight against evil, she feels an addictive pull that challenges her control. And, in the end, Cass may be the greatest threat to those she loves the most. Book two of The Shadowminds 77,000 words

He nearly died in combat Grievously wounded, Max Wright is no longer a SEAL. All he wants is to lick his wounds at his beach house and snarl at the world. Then his neighbor shows up on his doorstep. It’s hard to snarl at beautiful Paige Waring, who comes with a ridiculously likeable dog. She falls for a wounded warrior Beautiful and brilliant, Paige is focused on her work as a geneticist, with no time for romance. But when she and her dog run into Max, she sees the lonely, shattered man behind the rugged exterior. Wounded or not, he is the sexiest man she has ever seen and she falls hard and fast. But when Paige's work becomes the target of criminals out to get her, Max springs into action. This tough-as-nails SEAL goes on one last mission to save her. Will he lose his life to save the woman he loves? Don't live in suspense - read it! Pick up your copy of Fatal Heat right now! This book was originally published by Harpercollins.

STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND Julia Devaux loves big cities, chic cafes, old movies, and charming men. But after seeing a mafia don whack one of his minions, she is relocated under the Witness Protection Program to a small isolated town in the middle of nowhere. Simpson, Idaho doesn’t have chic cafes or cult movie theaters or even sidewalks. And it definitely doesn’t have charming men. However, it does have Sam Cooper, former Navy SEAL and war hero, now horse breeder, who makes her feel safe and excited at the same time. True, he doesn’t have charming conversation, but conversation isn’t what Cooper does best. WHO WAS SHE? The gorgeous new second-grade school teacher who just showed up one day in Simpson is a miracle in Cooper’s eyes. Beautiful and smart and kind, she has the town of Simpson wrapped around her little finger. His heart, too, though he doesn’t have the words to tell her that. But when killers come for her, Cooper doesn’t need words to show what he feels. He’s willing to lay down his life for her. This book was originally published by Ellora's Cave and is a lightly re-edited version.

Just in time for the holidays! CHRISTMAS HEAT - Four hot alpha men guaranteed to jingle your bells! Hot Secrets Jack Prescott has just married the love of his life, but on a snowy Christmas Eve a monster threatens to take her away from him. He can only hope she remembers his self defense lessons. Reckless Night Drake needs to find the perfect Christmas present for his new wife -- the woman he loves more than life itself. Grace is already happy with his fierce devotion and the best sex a woman can have. but when danger comes, she realizes the best present of all is a dangerous Husband. The Christmas Angel Diplomat Nicole Caron has a hot and heavy affair with Italian diplomat Alessandro Della Torre. She is heartbroken when he disappears. But the sexy and mysterious man reappears on Christmas Eve. Taken Ruthless billionaire Marcus Rey has one weakness -- Eve Banner. When she is threatened by his enemies to get at him, he sweeps her into his underground mansion to make her his. But a surprise attack comes at Christmas.