Cirrus@Austlit

'Professional Catfish Investigator Paige Emmett knows better than anyone not to trust a pretty face. And former Delta Force operator Tyler Cerra is definitely far too hot to be trusted.

'Charmingly awkward Paige is definitely not Tyler’s type – although, it’s hardly relevant given he hasn’t even kissed a woman in years. The mistakes of Tyler’s past haunt him, and he’s accepted his reclusive life as all that he deserves.

'So an explosive, mutual – and unwanted – attraction takes them both by surprise.

'And then they’re thrown together in the Colorado wilderness, danger at their heels.

'They must work together to survive. But what if trusting each other is a fatal mistake?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'One night with the protector…

'Everyone knows Marine Raider Caleb Grey doesn’t take life too seriously. Outside of work, he cares only about having a good time. No ties, no commitments, and zero expectations. Then one night at a luxury hotel in the Middle East, he meets Lucy Aish. Lucy is smart, studious and intensely dedicated to her career in the Arts.

'It’s one night totally out of character for them both, full of heat and an instant, unexpected connection. Suddenly Lucy isn’t acting quite so sensible, and Caleb allows his carefree mask to slip, revealing the complex, damaged man beneath. But when a bomb turns their paradise into a nightmare, Caleb has no choice but to walk away.

'Five years later, Lucy runs her own gallery in San Francisco, and has pushed aside her memories of a brave Marine and a night she’s tried hard to forget. Caleb has moved to Falcon, Colorado as part of the covert, outside-of-the-law Shadow Team and is firmly back behind his commitment and expectation-free façade. But when Lucy becomes convinced someone is trying to kill her, she has nowhere to turn. Desperate, she races across the country in search of the only man who can make her feel Caleb [sic].

'Caleb never thought he’d see Lucy again, but now he’ll do anything to protect her. And as the Shadow Team hunts for those after Lucy, it becomes clear one night in the desert all those years ago isn’t nearly enough. As danger draws closer, Caleb and Lucy will need to risk everything to fall in love…and to survive.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Enemies to… kidnapped?

'When a New York scandal sends high-flying data analyst Violet Chapman crashing down to earth – and back home to Falcon, Colorado – she doesn’t plan on staying long. Growing up in Falcon wasn’t easy for Violet, and the gossip that accompanies her return is painfully familiar.

'Former Delta Force operator Andy Torres moved to Falcon as part of the covert, outside-of-the-law Shadow Team. To the people of Falcon, he’s a charming barista at the local auto-repair shop, Cars & Coffee. But Andy knows his façade isn’t just about protecting the Shadow Team – it’s about hiding the damaged, dangerous man he's become.

'Hired as Cars & Coffee’s new office manager, Violet is oblivious to the existence of the Shadow Team – but she’s very aware of Andy. From the moment they meet sparks fly, but when those sparks flare into something more, the heat may be more than they're willing to bear.

'Their banter shifts to barbs as both Andy and Violet fight their obvious attraction. Until one night Violet pushes Andy too far, and his façade cracks, letting loose the darkness he's fought so hard to contain.

'But as dangerous passions ignite, Violet is kidnapped.

'Suddenly Andy is in a race against time to save the woman he loves. He’ll risk his life to protect her – but can he risk his heart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Giving in to temptation has never been so dangerous.

'Fresh out of witness protection, Cherry Brimble thought she’d finally escaped the clutches of the violent biker club that stole the last eight years of her life.

'She couldn't be more wrong.

'Tasked with protecting Cherry as she flees to a new life across the globe, former Special Forces soldier Sam Taberner has his own dark past. Like all men in the covert Shadow Team, he’s haunted by a tragedy he won’t discuss - and can’t escape. Sam simply takes on the assignments the military and police can’t... or won’t.

'But Sam soon realizes there’s nothing simple about posing as Cherry’s fiancé. Red-hot sparks fly as they fake an engagement to keep her safe. But it doesn't take long before their act begins to feel deliciously real.

'As danger draws closer, giving into temptation won’t just risk their hearts… it will risk their lives.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A single mother. An Elite SWAT hero. A deserted island. Only one blanket…

'Hard-working single mother Rose Frederick really needs a holiday. But instead of a luxury tropical cruise, Rose finds herself stuck on a fishing boat with a tall, tattooed stranger.

'Tactical operator Oscar Shepherd loves his job at Elite SWAT. In fact, it’s all he cares about. But after a week waiting to intercept a drug shipment that never arrives, this fishing tour was supposed to be a brief respite. The sexy, reserved woman who unexpectedly joins the tour is a very welcome surprise.

'But when the tour is propelled into the path of murderous bikers a fight for survival begins. Unarmed, and without his team, it’ll take all Oscar knows to keep Rose safe. With desperate bikers and a tropical storm to combat, it’s soon clear that Oscar and Rose will need to work together – and the intense connection between them can’t be ignored.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'It’s not easy being the only woman on the Elite SWAT sniper team.

'And that’s before someone wants her dead.

'When newly qualified police sniper Molly Blakely accepts a transfer home after a family emergency, she’s dropped straight into Lucas Hogan’s Elite SWAT sniper team. It’s been nine years since her ill-fated attempt to seduce her brother’s best friend, but Molly’s determined their new working relationship will be 100% professional – risking zero damage to her career, or to her heart.

'Focussed and driven, Lucas Hogan keeps his emotions closely guarded – except when it comes to Molly. He’s never forgotten that night at her 21st birthday, but back then he wasn’t even close to the man she deserved, no matter how much he wanted to be.

'Immediately thrown onto a critical Elite SWAT assignment, Molly and Lucas must work together to gather evidence against the murderous Notechi biker club – while also fighting the undeniable attraction between them.

'But they quickly discover not everything is as it seems – and suddenly the snipers find themselves in the crosshairs.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She's at the heart of the biker club he's been tasked to destroy. 

'When the Notechi club president gifts Claudia Roux to the club's newest star recruit - unaware he's undercover Elite SWAT officer Noah Young - it's the last straw. She's had enough. Enough of being treated like a possession. Enough of being under a man's control. 

'But leaving the Notechi can be lethal - and then there's the man she knows as Jed. Hot, strong, and fiercely protective, their chemistry is insane. However she knows Jed’s hiding something from her – and she’ll let nothing risk her escape.

'Noah, as Jed, has a job to do. So he mustn’t touch the feisty and mysterious Claudia…but Claudia has him desperate to break all the rules.

'And when he finally does, that decision has consequences. Suddenly, together, they are in for the fight of their lives.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'She doesn’t want a bodyguard. He doesn’t want to want her.

'Together they must fight for their lives.

'A politician’s daughter… and CEO

'Successful IT executive Emily Valente has no time for her estranged politician mother – so she is not happy when a threat to her mother leaves her with two WASP bodyguards on the biggest night of her career. Especially when one of those bodyguards is a tall, sexy, distraction.

'The bodyguard who never breaks the rules

'For WASP bodyguard Griffin Walters it was just a standard job – except for his unwanted attraction to the smart and stubborn woman he’s assigned to protect. But then the impossible happens, and suddenly Griff is fighting not only to save Emily’s life, but also his own.

'Corruption that runs deep

'With no idea who they can trust, Griff and Emily must work together to survive the night. Sparks fly and passion runs hot – but are they willing to break their own rules to risk a future together?

'Or will the last person they expect betray them before they ever get that chance?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Wrong Place. Wrong Time. Wrong Man — yet he made her feel so right.

'A prim and proper high school teacher

'Recently divorced Bethwyn Banfield just wanted one out-of-character night on the town, and the tall, dark, tattooed stranger she meets is not what she was looking for. But their instant, electric attraction is undeniable.

'The cop with a bad boy past

'WASP Team Undercover cop Damon Nyhuis has spent two years infiltrating the notorious Notechi Motorcycle Club, doing whatever it takes to remain in deep cover. But when he sees his high school calculus teacher in a bar looking as hot as she did thirteen years ago, the last thing he is thinking about is his job. And that turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.

'A race through the desert

'Kidnapped and dragged to the middle of nowhere, Beth and Damon must escape the murderous Notechi — but to do so is only the beginning of their ordeal. The desert is vast, desolate and unforgiving, and the Notechi are right on their heels.

'Their passion as hot as the sun

'In the cool of the desert night they run, but in the lethal heat of the day they must rest — and quickly, lust becomes so much more.

'First, they must make it home. But then — can there really be a future for the teacher who wants her own family, and the cop who makes certain he's always alone?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A gunman. Five hostages. And her ex. Trapped. On a train.

'A disgraced police constable

'Luella Brayshaw is a great cop. Until she isn't.

'Dumped on desk duties and stripped of her firearm, Lou's first task is a civilian role in a covert training exercise for WASP. But when that exercise goes horribly wrong, she's stuck on a train to Fremantle with five terrified hostages - and the man who broke her heart more than a decade ago.

'An elite tactical operator

'Nate Rivers has dedicated his life to his career. That meant making tough choices — including walking away from Lou. But he's never doubted that decision... until now.

'Twelve years on, Nate is shocked to discover the connection between him and Lou is as electric as ever. But first — they need to get off this train.

'A desire they never forgot

'The gunman has no idea he has two cops on his train — but unarmed, can Nate and Lou keep everyone alive all the way to Fremantle?

'And if they do, Lou knows she can't make the mistake of trusting Nate with her heart again. But faced with a new threat, they must work together to survive as their passion ignites — and this time, there's no way Nate is walking away.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'WASP is the acronym for the (fictional) Western Australian State Protection team.

'WASP has brought together every elite police department: tactical response, dignitary protection, covert surveillance, bomb technicians, negotiators, snipers - and more - to protect Western Australia from crime. This super team recruits only the best of the best — the fittest, the strongest, the most highly-trained — to do what nobody else can.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'From runaway bride…To pregnant princess!

'When Princess Ana runs out on her wedding she needs a place to hide – fast! Family friend and sexy security tycoon, Rhys North’s Italian hideaway proves the perfect place to escape scandal. Until she has one unforgettable night in the arms of the brooding ex-soldier…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Playboy Prince Marko’s rebellious past hides a wealth of pain, but he’s neglected his royal duties for too long. And now that his brother and country need him, he’ll do anything to prove he’s changed—starting with a fake fiancée!

'Elite bodyguard Jasmine Gallagher was hired to protect the prince, not get swept into his glamorous world, but she can’t help falling for the man behind the crown. Marko’s found a way into Jas’s guarded heart, but will he claim her as more than just his convenient princess?' (Publication summary)

'When Australian heiress April Molyneux is left brokenhearted, she looks for a new start in London. Determined to stand on her own two feet, she finds herself working for the reclusive yet sexy billionaire Hugh Bennell.

'Hugh likes his life—and his emotions—uncomplicated, but meeting glamorous April changes everything. Hugh doesn’t do relationships, and April wants to keep the independence she’s worked so hard for. But with these sparks flying…resistance might be futile!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.