Cindy Dees

Gabe knows he should keep his distance while she sorts out her dead father's estate, but he can't, especially when peril is in hot pursuit. Now he'll risk his own life to protect the woman he's falling for...

Single mum under siege...

Detective Liam Kastor assumed he'd never see gorgeous Sloane Colton again after high school. So when the lovely lawyer suddenly shows up in town years later, Liam's floored. Newly divorced, Sloane is determined to make a life for herself and her toddler daughter. But when deadly threats show up on Sloane's doorstep, Liam is determined to find out who's after her - and why.

Their mission: deliver a ruthless spy to justice. But can they outlast a storm as dangerous as their target?

Tracking an elusive Russian operative, CIA agent Nissa Beck has no choice but to ask for help as a hurricane descends on New Orleans. She turns to alpha navy SEAL Cole Perriman. Used to conquering impossible odds, now he must protect beautiful Nissa. But as unstoppable storms and passions rage, there's more at stake for them than survival.

From New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees — a thrilling new romance with a sinister edge 

 Lover. Trickster. Villain. Hero. Which of these is undercover spy Max Kuznetsov? Despite her psychic gifts, Lissa Clearmont isn't sure. All she knows is the gorgeous guy saved her life outside her New Orleans curio shop. And now they're fighting brutal Russian mobsters…and feeling extrasensual passion. 

Although he's protecting her, Lissa knows Max keeps his darkest self — and true mission — hidden. It pains her when Max doubts the powers that have already cost her a normal life. But when Lissa foretells inescapable danger, Max and his team of SEALs must believe in her…or the dead people she sees will be all of them.

More than hearts are at stake for a legendary family in Cindy Dees's new miniseries, The Prescott Bachelors!

Wannabe stuntwoman Ana Izzolo can't believe she lands a starring role in actor-producer Jackson Prescott's new film. A plain-Jane nobody and a megastar? Their on-screen chemistry is electric, burning up the celluloid...but off-screen, Ana is stalked by danger.

Like a true Hollywood hero, Jackson whisks her to his oceanfront mansion, practicing love scenes while keeping her safe. But when their real-life relationship starts mirroring the movie's leading couple, the confirmed bachelor fears he may fall for the doe-eyed ingenue. If the stalker doesn't get her first...

More Than Words: Bestselling authors & Real–life heroines

Each year, the Harlequin More Than Words award is given to three women who have worked hard to change people's lives for the better. Inspired by their accomplishments, three bestselling authors have written stories to honor these real–life heroines.

In Light This Candle, Major Mitch McConnell has arrived home after serving overseas for nearly two years. Now he can finally give his condolences to Cassidy Frazier, whose husband died under his command. But when he tracks down the single mother, he finds out that Cassidy is about to be evicted and her son, Cody, is in the hospital.

At first, Cassidy tells Mitch she doesn't want his help. The military wasn't there for her when it mattered most, so she certainly doesn't need them now. But Mitch is more than a soldier: he's a caring, gentle man who's determined to ease Cassidy's burdens. And if she lets him into her family, perhaps she can give Mitch something worth fighting for...

Look for all three ebooks inspired by real–life heroines: Good Neighbors by Sheila Roberts, Just Joe by Carla Cassidy and Light This Candle by Cindy Dees. Visit the Harlequin More Than Words website at www.HarlequinMoreThanWords.com or your favorite ebook retailer to download these free novellas today.

From New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees – a captivating Code: Warrior SEALs romance

New Orleans detective Bastien LeBlanc is stumped by his new client, Carrie Price. The Navy SEAL must find Carrie's kidnapped boss. Bass has never been a relationship kind of guy, so he's floored by his undeniable attraction to Carrie. But can he trust her? Now all that can come between them are secrets from their pasts…and the all–too–real killer bearing down on them.

Colton's Covert Baby - Lara Lacombe

A casual, convenient fling turns serious for Molly Guillford after she finds out she's pregnant. When her and Max, the baby's father, get trapped in a mountain gondola during an avalanche, more than Molly's secret is in danger - and the fight for their lives has only just begun!

Undercover Refuge - Melinda Di Lorenzo

Undercover detective Rush Atkinson has infiltrated the crew of Jesse Garibaldi, the man suspected of killing his father sixteen years earlier. His plans are derailed when Garibaldi's friend Alessandra River shows up, but little do they know they're both trying to take down the same man.

Special Forces: The Spy - Cindy Dees

To maintain his cover, spy Zane Cosworth kidnaps Medusa member Piper Ford. As these enemies fall in love, can they take down a terrorist cell and escape - alive and together?

Navy SEAL Bodyguard - Tawny Weber

If former SEAL Spencer Lloyd nails this bodyguard assignment, he'll open up a whole new career path for himself. But he has to make sure Mia Cade doesn't find out he's protecting her - a task made all the harder as their attraction turns to something more.

Meet the do-or-die warriors who'll do anything for justice.

Years of intense training have prepared Tessa Wilkes to become a Medusa - part of an elite, women-only Special Forces team. But all the mental prep and physical training in the world can't prepare her to take on one of the world's most dangerous men. The ultimate operative, Tessa teams up with trainer Beau Lambert to track her target, but even if she survives, will her heart?

Bound together by duty, they are the first line of defence.

Intense training has prepared Special Forces member Rebel McQueen for anything...that is, except sexy security specialist Avi Bronson. They are complete opposites, and yet only Rebel and Avi believe in an imminent terrorist attack. Together, they must protect thousands of innocent lives. But who will save Rebel from certain heartache if she dares to succumb to Avi – and her most dangerous attraction?

A secret agent kidnaps an undercover operative!

To maintain his cover, spy Zane Cosworth kidnaps Medusa member Piper Ford. She might be trained to endure a hostage situation, but when one of her kidnappers continues to protect her from harm, she finds herself losing her heart. They flee for their lives, and the lines between enemy and lover begin to blur. But will they survive long enough to explore this new passion?