MIRA Regular Series

Libby Morgan never wanted to return to Lancaster County. She'd made her own life in the city as a news photographer, leaving the slow pace of Amish country behind. She'd left love behind too, when she fled the old–fashioned ways of Adam Byler. But when a friend in trouble beckons, Libby knows she has no choice. What she doesn't know is that something sinister awaits her… For Adam Byler, the traditional ways convey safety and order. As police chief of Springville, the former marine strives to keep the peace between the Amish and their modern 'Englischer' neighbours– and he won't allow Libby's beauty to distract him from his duties. But when an innocent woman is attacked, they'll confront a danger more threatening than their growing passion.

When Jane Pearson arrives at Griffin Lowell's beach house, she expects a brooding loner. After all, his agent hired her to help the reclusive war journalist write his stalled memoir. Instead, Jane finds a tanned, ocean–blue–eyed man in a Hawaiian shirt, hosting a beach party and surrounded by beauties. Faster than he can untie a bikini top, Griffin lets Jane know he doesn't want her. But she desperately needs this job and digs her toes in the sand. Griffin intends to spend the coming weeks at Beach House No. 9 taking refuge from his painful memories – and from the primly sexy Jane, who wants to bare his soul. But warm nights, moonlit walks and sultry kisses just may unlock both their guarded hearts.. .

Jack French has had two long years of prison–ranch labour to focus on starting over, cleaning up his act and making things right. When he comes home to close–knit Beartooth, Montana, he's bent on levelling the score with the men who set him up. The one thing he doesn't factor into his plans is beautiful Kate LaFond... With adventure–seeking in her blood, Kate's got big dreams to chase and a troubled past to put to rest. And even though a red–hot connection isn't part of Jack's plans, he just can't resist Kate and the gold cache she's after...even if it comes at a price. But when Kate is accused of murder, he realises she's not only a suspect, but a target. In the Montana wilderness, he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from a killer who'd rob them of their chance for a new, passionate life with each other.

Since she was a little girl, Marisa Angelo has been haunted by the image of her mother walking away, suitcase in hand, to return to her Amish roots. Now Marisa has received a shocking call from the police. Her mother's bloodstained suitcase was found hidden in a Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse. Desperate for answers, Marisa heads to Lancaster County. But no one – not the police or Marisa's tight–lipped Amish relatives – can explain what happened to her mother. Only one man is as determined as Marisa to unravel the mystery – Link Morgan, the handsome ex–military loner who found the suitcase in the house he inherited from his uncle. The secret lies somewhere in the quaint Amish settlement. But there's someone who will do anything to ensure the truth remains hidden forever.

It was stolen from a New Orleans grave – the centuries–old bust of an evil man, a demonic man. It's an object desired by collectors – and by those with wickedness in their hearts. One day, its current owner shows up at Danni Cafferty's antiques shop, the shop she inherited from her father. But before Danni can buy the statue, it disappears, the owner is found dead…and Danni discovers that she's inherited much more than she realised. Michael Quinn, former cop and now private investigator, is a man with an unusual past. He believes that doing the right thing isn't a job – it's a way of life. And the right thing to do is find and destroy this object weighted with malevolent powers. He and Danni are drawn together in their search for the missing statue, following it through sultry New Orleans nights to hidden places in the French Quarter and secret ceremonies on abandoned plantations. Cafferty and Quinn already know that trust in others can be misplaced and that love can be temporary. Yet their connection is primal. Mesmerising. They also know that their story won't end when this case is closed and the dead rest in peace once again.

Rachel Weaver Mason is finally going home to Deer Run, the Amish community she left behind so many years ago. Recently widowed, she wants desperately to create a haven for herself and her young daughter. But the community, including Rachel's family, is anything but welcoming. The only person happy to see her is her teenage brother, Benjamin, and he's protecting a dark secret that endangers them all. Determined to keep Benjamin safe from a suspected killer, Rachel has no choice but to turn to the one man she wanted to get as far away from as possible. Colin McDonald was her late husband's friend, and the man who came between them. He's never forgotten her and would do anything to keep her and her family safe. Rachel doesn't know if she can trust Colin, or her growing feelings for him. But as they hunt for the killer, the tension between them builds and soon both their lives – and hearts – are on the line.

The writer becomes the story when crime reporter Mia Hale is discovered on a Jacksonville beach – bloodied and disoriented, but alive. She remembers nothing, but her wounds bear the signature of a sadistic serial killer. After years lying dormant, 'The Collector' has resumed his grim hobby – abducting women and taking gruesome souvenirs before dumping their bodies. But none of his victims have ever escaped…and he wants Mia back, more than he ever wanted any of the others. FBI agent Eric MacFarlane has pursued The Collector for a long time. The case runs deep in his veins, bordering on obsession...and Mia holds the key. She'll risk everything to recover her memory and bring the madman to justice, and Eric swears to protect this fierce, fragile survivor. But The Collector will not be denied. In his mind, he knows just how their story ends.

As an emergency paramedic, Lauren Boyer is dedicated and highly capable. Until an earthquake strikes, trapping her beneath the freeway with a group of strangers –including Iraq war veteran Garrett Wright… Handsome and take–charge Garrett aids Lauren in her rescue efforts, even as the steely look in his eyes seems to hide dark secrets. When a gang of escaped convicts goes on the attack, Garrett's bravery makes him more than a courageous bystander to Lauren. If they can save the others before time runs out, maybe, just maybe, they can explore the fire igniting between them – if the truth about who he really is doesn't pull them apart first…

Park ranger Hope Banning's plans for a little R&R are put on hold when a plane crashes at the top of a remote mountain. Hope will have to climb the summit and assess the situation and the only climbing partner available is Sam Rutherford – the enigmatic man she spent a night with six months ago. Ever since Sam lost his girlfriend in a falling accident, he insists on climbing solo. But Hope and any potential survivors need his help. As Sam and Hope set out on an emergency search–and–rescue mission, he realises the sparks still sizzle between them. And when they learn a killer is among the survivors, they must place their trust in each other for a chance at happiness.

Librarian Phoebe O'Dunn deals in stories, but her passion for history has taught her that happy endings are rare. Her life in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, is safe and uneventful…until she discovers the hidden room. Among its secrets is a cache of vintage clothing, including a spectacular gown – perfect for a gala masquerade in Boston. In the guise of a princess, Phoebe is captivated by a handsome swashbuckler who's also adopted a more daring persona. Noah Kendrick's wealth has made him wary, especially of women. When Noah and Phoebe meet again in Knights Bridge, at first neither recognises the other. And neither one is sure they can trust the magic of the night they shared – until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves. After all, it takes more than just the right costume to live out your personal fairy tale. It takes heart…and the courage to be more than you ever dreamed.

Deep in the humid, rank heart of the Louisiana bayou, a survivalist group has something that belongs to former navy SEAL Ben Slocum...his son. That he's a father is news Ben Slocum was not expecting. But once the initial shock wears off for the confirmed bachelor, he takes in the rest of what social worker Claire Chastain tells him: that Sam is in the custody of an abusive degenerate, that they've disappeared…and that Ben is now the child's only hope. As Ben and Claire band together to track the two down, their concern for the boy draws them closer, each fighting feelings there's no time to explore. Because when their search takes them too close to Sam's abductor and his cohorts, the danger hits home – the son he's desperate to save, and the woman he's desperate to love. Ben's got one chance to take back what's his, but in one gunshot he could lose it all... 'Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling. And I love her books.' – Linda Lael Miller

There's silver out there: Sabrina Eckhart is sure of it. And when she finds the hidden mine on that big piece of West Texas desert, all of her financial problems are solved. That is, if she can find it. The man with the skills she needs is private investigator Alex Justice – a former navy fighter pilot and a current pain in the neck. When mysterious 'accidents' start to plague their search, it seems Rina's multi–acre inheritance might be more a curse than a blessing. And yet, there's still something sensual about the heat…his arrogance…her stubbornness…being thrust into each other's arms by danger. But the vultures are circling, and if they don't watch their backs, the relentless desert sun could be the last thing Rina and Alex ever see.

The Tower Syndicate Will Fall... The secret daughter of the head of an infamous Skilled crime family, Sera Brandt has hidden her past, her potential and especially her powers. But when a tragedy strikes her other family, Sera needs justice. And the only way to get it is to reveal her heritage and take the reins of the Tower Syndicate from her cunning and malicious aunt. If he can figure out how... Kristopher Daniels might have the answer. He's fought the syndicate to protect his sisters, but he'd never realised just how close to the new heir he needed to get... And if they can survive. Neither is used to trusting, but there's something between them that can't be ignored. So Sera is on the run with a man she can't figure out, a target on her back and the new knowledge of just how powerful she really is...