Marine Erik Storm intends to keep the promise he made to a dying mother. Protect her two young children, survivors of the bombing that left him barely able to walk. He moves into his grandparents' house in coastal Maine next door to a childhood friend. Tessa Porter is no longer the shy little girl from his youth, but a life in foster care has left her leery of people. When his custody of the children is questioned she offers to enter into a marriage of convenience to boost his case. They don't expect the sparks that fly or their growing desire. When their marriage becomes real they have to find ways to heal together or risk losing their perfectly imperfect family for good.

Elusive Dreams (1)

Literature & Fiction

Lemor, Kari

Contemporary

The Wild Rose Press

All that glitters in Miami is not gold . . . Lured in by a bad ex-boyfriend and the moonlight of Miami, Meg O'Hara is trapped in a nightmare situation, waiting tables for a crime boss and fearing for her life. When undercover FBI agent Christopher Shaunessy offers her a way out, she seizes it. Getting the goods on Salazar Moreno might not be easy, but she'll do anything to be freed from her servitude and Moreno's sexual advances, even if it means moving in with the charismatic agent. Chris Shaunessy pretends to be Meg's lover in order to keep her safe, but he steels his heart against further involvement. Passion has no place in the sordid world of organized crime. And yet, the closer they get to cracking the case, the stronger his feelings for the spirited waitress shine. It's a dangerous game he's playing, and taking Meg in his arms for real could prove a fatal misstep . . .

Wild Card Undercover

Kensington Publishing Corporation

An innocent in the crossfire . . . FBI agent Jack Holland broke every rule in the book falling for the girlfriend Angelo Cabrini, son of a New Jersey mob boss. But even if Callie Lansing's relationship to Angelo was actually a cover and her heart was free, her relationship with Jack put both of their lives at risk. Nothing, though, could make Jack regret the liaison that led to the birth of their son, Jonathan. 
 After Angelo discovered Callie's pregnancy, he went after Jack and wound up dead. Now Jack is on the run with a target on his back. The only thing keeping Callie and Jonathan safe is the mob boss's belief that the baby is his grandchild. But if Victor Cabrini discovers the truth before Jack can put him behind bars, it could mean death for his sweet covert family. . . .

Running Target

Romance

Lyrical Underground

What you don't know can get you killed . . . Construction company owner Scott Holland doesn't go looking for trouble, but he's just stumbled on plenty. The rundown mill he's bought is plagued with mysterious incidents, and his investment partner, heiress Heather Silva, is as stubborn as she is intriguing. Dumped by his ex because of his blue-collar job, Scott is wary of Heather's privileged background. Yet he's drawn to her independence and strength, especially as the "accidents" grow more terrifying. Determined to succeed without anyone's help-especially her wealthy parents-Heather clashes with Scott again and again. But a grisly discovery in the basement makes them both targets. Someone wants Heather and Scott silenced for good. And as a killer closes in, the only option is to trust each other-or become the next victims... "Thrilling . . . Lemor once again features a dynamite protagonist who's easily relatable, and her talent for incorporating romance and forgiveness against the odds makes Running Target even more enticing." -RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Fatal Evidence

Can he loosen up enough to let her in? 
Control is Alex Storm’s middle name. Every aspect of his life is scheduled down to the minute. His routines are part of him, and he cannot deviate. Finding a woman who can put up with his strict organization has been difficult... until Gina blows back into town. 
A nomadic life spent with her bohemian mother made Gina Mazelli the definition of a free spirit. Inheriting her grandmother’s house requires her to put down temporary roots right next door to the sexiest control freak she’s ever known. 
Alex hopes helping Gina fix up the house will lead to a quick sale and an end to the explosive chemistry between them. But every day they’re together, Gina realizes she wants to create a home, especially if she can convince a certain uptight perfectionist that he’s the key to making her dreams come true.\nAward winning author, Kari Lemor, brings us an opposites attract, friends with benefits romance between an uptight hero and a wandering bohemian nomad who knocks him off his feet and makes him lose his hard-won control. This full-length romance has the sassy heroine convincing her first love that a walk on the wild side can be good for the soul. 
Praise for the STORMS OF NEW ENGLAND: 
“I am now in love with the Storm family and can’t wait for the next book to be released!” 
“A HEARTWARMING STORY OF THE HEALING POWER OF LOVE. FIVE SPARKLING STARS!” 
“I wish the review sites had 10 stars, this one would rank that high for me.” 
“The author writes beautifully, drawing the reader into the hearts and minds of the characters.”

Stolen Dreams (Storms of New England)

United States

Rycon Press

Broken Dreams (Storms of New England Book 4)

Wanted: Christmas MagicTen years ago, Mark Campbell broke Kristan Donahue's heart when he joined the navy and left her behind in their small New England town. Now he's back home for the holidays and wants to pick up where they left off. Can the magic of Christmas help Kristan open up her heart enough to trust again? And can this same magic convince Mark that next to Kristan is where he belongs?

Forgotten Dreams: A Christmas in New England story

Genre Fiction

Some gambles are worth the risk . . .Trapped in the nightmare of Miami's illicit underworld, Meg O'Hara has no choice but work for a high-stakes crime boss to repay a debt. Freedom is a pipe dream, out of reach, until the day FBI agent Christopher Shaunessy offers her a way out. It won't be easy. Getting the goods on Salazar Moreno could mean her life, but she'll take any risk to be rid of the rat's sleezy advances. Even if it means playing the role of live-in lover to the charismatic agent.Chris Shaunessy isn't a man to break the rules, but working with Meg is pushing even his control to the limits. Personal involvement should never mix in the sordid world of organized crime. They're playing a dangerous game. But giving into the temptation she presents could be his biggest mistake because the pretend kisses they share could be more dangerous than the case

Wild Card Undercover (Love on the Line): Book 1

A deadly game of cat and mouse . . .FBI agent Jack Holland courted a death wish falling for Callie Lansing. Posing as the girlfriend of Angelo Cabrini, errant son of a New Jersey mob boss, she protected her friend from the wrath of his father. But things are never as they seem and fate can be cruel. It's been years since Jack and Callie risked it all to be together, with disastrous consequences for Angelo, and his death at Jack's hands tore the lovers apart.Staying away from Callie cost Jack everything. But their liaison led to the birth of their son, Jonathan, and he'll never regret it. Now a target of a vengeful Victor Cabrini, Jack stays on the run. Keeping Callie and Jonathan safe means letting the crime boss believe Jonathan is his grandchild. But if the mobster discovers the truth before Jack can put him behind bars, his secret family may pay the ultimate price?

Running Target (Love on the Line): Book 2

Trust is more precious than jewels… 
Getting caught in the middle of a jewelry heist was not on Charlotte Silva’s plans for the day. Nor was being taken hostage with sexy lawyer, Andrew Thayer. Lucky for Charlotte, the ex-soldier helps her escape but not without consequences. 
Drew Thayer has one job to do. Hide out in a remote Vermont cabin protecting the pampered heiress from killer jewel thieves hot on their trail. But Charlotte isn’t the spoiled princess she projects, and the desire she inspires shocks him. 
Drew’s boss, the State Attorney, has suspicions around Charlotte’s involvement in the heist. If she finds out Drew’s hidden agenda, their tentative truce and growing feelings could all be shot to hell. Unless the jewel thieves get to them first…

Hidden Betrayal (Love on the Line): Book 4

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