The truth about a small-town scandal is about to unleash one wildly unexpected romance...

Millie Parkman Dayton is still healing from the fatal car accident that claimed her husband and turned her into the focus of local gossip. But when she’s thrown together with the attractive rancher who shares in her tragic past, new rumors begin to fly in Last Ride, Texas.

Single dad Joe McCann is focused on running his ranch and raising his daughter. He has no desire to help Millie unearth his late wife’s past, especially if it means revealing painful secrets. Until his daughter teams up with Millie, and the widower cowboy finds himself agreeing to help them with their project — and opening the door to a deep attraction he thought he’d never find again.

Nothing can stop her...from saving two lives.

When she arrives at a murder scene, Deputy Della Howell is not pleased to find her recent ex already on the job. She'll work the case with Sheriff Barrett Logan but will keep the secret she's certain Barrett isn't ready for - she's pregnant with his child. But as the duelling cops investigate, familiar sparks reignite between them...just as they fall prey to a very tenacious killer.

Don’t miss this reader favourite from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, featuring a Texas lawman and the woman and baby he’ll do anything to protect…

Texas lawman Bo Duggan got the shock of his life when Mattie Collier showed up on his doorstep, claiming his daughter was really hers and not his son’s twin. But before Bo could argue, Mattie became a gunman’s target and duty compelled him to protect her. After getting the children to safety and then going on the run, Bo couldn’t help but admire the way Mattie wouldn’t back down — from a fight and from believing she was his baby’s mother. Bo had trouble imagining a life without the little girl he’d given his heart to. And before long, he had to admit, he had trouble imagining living without her mother, too.

Includes a bonus story, Hot Combat by Elle James

She’d brought him his greatest joy. Now he must save her life…

Rancher Kara Holland’s hot on the trail of a murderer who’s been killing surrogates — like she was for her ill sister. But when Kara’s trap goes terribly wrong, she’s thrust headlong into the killer’s crosshairs…along with her sister’s widower, Deputy Daniel Logan. And as she and Daniel stay one frantic step ahead of a deadly foe, the sparks igniting between them rival the danger they face.

Lives — and hearts — in peril

Jesse LeBeau had fought off an attacker with his own knife, but the terrifying memory remains. Then she looks up from her hospital bed and sees the handsome cowboy who’d always been like a brother to her. King McCandless is determined to bring Jesse back to Oklahoma and protect her from the threat of another attack. But can Jesse stay when now her heart is in danger?

Includes a bonus story, Nate by Delores Fossen

Mills & Boon Intrigue — Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Pursued By The Sheriff - Delores Fossen

The bullet that rips through Sheriff Jace Castillo’s body stalls his investigation. But being nursed back to health by the shooter’s sister is his biggest complication yet. Linnea Martell has always been — and still is — off limits. Even if close quarters and undeniable attraction tempts at more. And the danger only intensifies when Linnea gets caught in the line of fire…

Disappearance At Dakota Ridge - Cindi Myers

When Lauren Baker’s sister-in-law and niece go missing, she immediately has a suspect in mind and heads to Eagle Mountain to find them. Turning to Deputy Shane Ellis for help, she quickly learns there’s not much they can do without evidence of a crime. Then another woman seen with her family is found dead and Lauren is terrified her greatest fears will be realised. As their pursuit becomes even more urgent, passion flares between the two searchers desperate for answers…

Little Girl Gone - Amanda Stevens

Special Agent Thea Lamb returns to her hometown to search for a child whose disappearance echoes a 28-year-old cold case — her twin sister’s abduction. Working with her former partner Jake Stillwell, Thea must overcome the pain, doubt, and guilt that have tormented her for years and denied her a meaningful relationship. For both Thea and Jake, the job always came first…until now.

Disavowed In Wyoming - Juno Rushdan

Fleeing from a CIA kill squad, former operative Dean Delgado is hiding out back in Wyoming, where the terrain — and the people — are all too familiar. Working undercover, he befriends veterinarian Kate Sawyer — the woman he was once forced to leave behind. But when an emergency call brings Kate under fire, Dean must blow his cover to save her. Now, despite the risks to his own life, protecting Kate is the only mission that matters.

Cowboy In The Crosshairs - Nicole Helm

After attempting to expose corruption in the highest ranks of the military and being unceremoniously discharged, ex-Navy SEAL Nate Averly becomes an assassin’s next target. When Nate flees to his brother’s Montana ranch, North Star agent and tech expert Elsie Rogers must protect him and uncover the threat before more lives are lost. But they’re up against a cunning adversary — and a cover-up that’s bigger and deadlier than they ever imagined…

Chasing The Violet Killer - R. Barri Flowers

Traumatised after witnessing her relative’s murder live on video chat, Secret Service agent Naomi Lincoln makes the long trip home for the funeral. Years ago she left boyfriend Dylan Hester brokenhearted, but now she must work with the handsome detective to investigate a string of murders and bring the criminal to justice. Putting aside the attraction that never went away will be difficult enough. But capturing the elusive Violet Killer, especially once he sets his sights on Naomi, will be the greatest challenge of their professional — and personal — lives.

Don’t miss these classic stories of vulnerable babies and the men and women determined to keep them safe by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen

Daddy Devastating

For FBI special agent Russ Gentry, Julia Howell is nothing but trouble. First the Texas heiress blunders into his undercover operation to bring down a black-market kidnapping ring. Then she turns his life upside down with a single photograph of a beautiful baby girl. But as bullets fly and their passion grows, Julia is convinced this devastatingly handsome protector will play an important role in an innocent baby’s future. And in hers.

The Mommy Mystery

Houston Sadler is one of the richest men in Texas, but money won’t get attorney Gabrielle Markham out of his life. When she shows up at his ranch, he expects her to serve him with a court order — not a newborn baby boy. Though their past encounters once sparked passion for all the wrong reasons, the billionaire cattleman now feels responsible for keeping mother and baby safe. As they fight to keep their newfound family intact, their trust and reliance on one another is perhaps the most unexpected result of all.

A Texas deputy will do anything to save his son, even work with his ex...

After narrowly escaping an attempt on his life, Deputy Leo Logan is stunned to learn that his ex, Olivia Nash, may have been set up to take the blame. She’s fighting him for custody of their son, but would someone go that far and put his little boy in the crosshairs? To catch a killer, he’ll have to keep them close — and risk falling for Olivia all over again.

Holding fast to his family

Lucas

Texas Ranger Lucas Ryland was shocked and hurt when Hailey Darrow disappeared after a shared night of passion. Then he found her unconscious in a wrecked car with a fake ID. The one who got away was leaving town with his baby. Now Hailey is awake and still in danger. And Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey and their infant son safe.

Drury

When FBI agent Drury Ryland returns to his family’s cattle ranch in Texas, he’s confronted with the ghosts of his past…and a threat to his future. Caitlyn Denson, the woman who broke his heart, arrives with a killer on her trail and a newborn daughter in her arms. Drury must protect the family he never had, but professional boundaries blur as their enemy shifts into stark focus…