Special Investigations Agency Series by Denise A. Agnew, Jaid Black, Tawny Taylor, Annie Windsor, Shiloh Walker, Mlyn Hurn

Nothing could be more complicated than having hot, over-the-edge, inappropriate sexual fantasies about your boss. Except maybe acting on them. Working for the Division Six Director brought agent Ellie Sterling into close contact with the gorgeous Scotsman on a daily basis. She couldn't ignore any longer the smoldering looks and electric chemistry that surged between them, but their chaotic attraction could destroy their careers... moreNothing could be more complicated than having hot, over-the-edge, inappropriate sexual fantasies about your boss. Except maybe acting on them. Working for the Division Six Director brought agent Ellie Sterling into close contact with the gorgeous Scotsman on a daily basis. She couldn't ignore any longer the smoldering looks and electric chemistry that surged between them, but their chaotic attraction could destroy their careers. When Ellie receives threatening notes and Ben's protective streak kicks in, she realizes she must take action that could put them both in harm's way or separate them forever. Nothing could be more complicated than having hot, over-the-edge, inappropriate sexual fantasies about your assistant. Except maybe acting on them. Ben Darrock, Director of Division Six in the Special Investigations Agency, knows that intimate interactions with his assistant, the beautiful Ellie Sterling, could cause them both their jobs and damage Ellie's reputation. But the attraction is getting harder and harder to resist. When Ben decides his need for Ellie must come before his career, sparks fly and passions heat up the Colorado winter. Enter into all this mix, a stalker who must be caught before he can move on the threats he has made on Ellie's life. Only then can Ben and Ellie attempt to create a life together, no matter what. less

Some forces are too primal to contain. Some attractions too hazardous to acknowledge. When archaeologist Keira Jessop and her grandfather are accused of stealing an artifact with paranormal powers, the Special Investigations Agency demands she trek into a remote rainforest to locate the strange object. Blackmail doesn't sit well with her, but with her grandfather's reputation at stake, she has no choice... moreSome forces are too primal to contain. Some attractions too hazardous to acknowledge. When archaeologist Keira Jessop and her grandfather are accused of stealing an artifact with paranormal powers, the Special Investigations Agency demands she trek into a remote rainforest to locate the strange object. Blackmail doesn't sit well with her, but with her grandfather's reputation at stake, she has no choice. When she learns cocky, handsome special agent Zane Spinella will be her protector on this perilous assignment, she can't help but be wary of him even if he is heart-stopping sexy and once saved her life. Zane doesn't trust easily, least of all a woman who may be a criminal and makes his most primitive cravings boil. Try as he might to keep his hands, and other body parts off of her, the draw of passion is too strong. Keira has never encountered a more enticing or maddening male in her life. As they encounter a mysterious people and battle a twisted enemy who also wants the artifact for his own, they will discover sexual ecstasy and dark secrets are not the only dangers hidden in the dark and dangerous jungle. less

Body Chemistry By Tawny Taylor Lukas Brenner is master of Case Pharmaceuticals' research lab. He can light a Bunsen burner with one hand tied behind his back, and even the most stubborn glass tubing bends to his will. But when it comes to women, he's a complete dud. The minute he opens his mouth, they run. That is, until the night of the company Christmas party. Allie Larson has a soft spot for the underdog, including bald cats, poodles with screeching barks…and Lukas... moreBody Chemistry By Tawny Taylor Lukas Brenner is master of Case Pharmaceuticals' research lab. He can light a Bunsen burner with one hand tied behind his back, and even the most stubborn glass tubing bends to his will. But when it comes to women, he's a complete dud. The minute he opens his mouth, they run. That is, until the night of the company Christmas party. Allie Larson has a soft spot for the underdog, including bald cats, poodles with screeching barks…and Lukas. Who wouldn't? He's one gorgeous man but his social skills are abysmal. Unfortunately, at the company Christmas party, her best friend stops her before she takes on another project—making Lukas over into the suave stud she suspects he could be. After he quietly slips away, she figures he's gone for the night. Whoa mama, is she wrong! The chemistry blazing through Case Pharmaceuticals has nothing to do with weight loss formulas, lab rats or test tubes. Lukas' quick trip to the laboratory before heading home has sparked a different kind of chemical reaction that takes them both by surprise. The major byproduct is heat, lots of it! Earthwork By Annie Windsor Earth, 2800. The Warriors of Ais are too scarred to love. They possess. They dominate. They know no other way… Dram Wolfel with his dark hair, dark eyes, and darker temper, intrigues and terrifies Keli Dunkirk. For years, he has been her teacher in the craft of Earthwork. Now she wants to learn more from him¬maybe more than she can handle. Keli dreams of bending her knees to the most dangerous Warrior of all, giving herself to his mastery so totally that his sleeping heart might finally wake. She wants to serve his every sexual whim, no matter how dark. No matter how painful. Somehow she knows the reward will be beyond her imagination. Ghost of a Chance By Shiloh Walker More than a hundred and fifty years ago, two lovers lost each other through an act of violence so horrific, none would dare speak of it. The time is coming, though, when all touched by that night will have to revisit it. Lucas has been waiting…waiting for Katie to come back to him, to get past her fear of what happened on that night. Now she's here, reborn into the body of another woman. He saw her and knew it was her. Soon he would have her back in his arms, holding her sweet warm body against him in the cold of the night. But before they can be together, as they always should have been, there is an evil that must be faced and destroyed. Otherwise, they don't have a ghost of a chance. Special Investigations Agency - Night Scream By Denise A Agnew The Special Investigations Agency thought they'd seen the last of monsters… Evelyn Layne hears screams coming from the hallway outside her SIA office, but when she investigates she runs into the powerful physique of the most arrogant, intriguing, gorgeous agent she's ever seen. Special Agent Conall Tierney has roamed the world for over two hundred years, his desire to protect the innocent his only need. Yet when he feels the beautiful body and detects the soul-stirring needs of spunky wanna-be agent Evelyn, he desires her with a potent urgency deep in his immortal blood. He knows it isn't just the creature haunting the hallways of SIA that he will need to protect Evelyn from… Past Running By Mlyn Hurn Aeryn Michaels wants to leave her past behind her. Her ex-husband, Craig Morelli, was a charmer. But as so many high school romances do, theirs collapsed. Craig tried to take the short road to success, and is now serving a twenty-year sentence for armed robbery. The new sheriff, Devlin McDonald, had to wonder if this beautiful woman was hiding the stolen money, never recovered, until Craig got paroled, and then the two of them would be able to live a life of luxury. Passion flares when Aeryn and Devlin meet, but Aeryn is reluctant to get involved with any man again. Devlin knows it could be bad news to fall for the ex-wife of a convicted felon. But denying their need for each other becomes impossible. Craig has escaped and is holding Aeryn and her family hostage. Before he leaves the country, he wants something. Devlin is racing against time to rescue the hostages and recapture the escapees without anyone getting hurt. The Beckoned By Jaid Black Wai Ashley has dreamt of Jack Elliot ever since she was a little girl. Back then the dreams were sweet and utterly harmless-Jack singing her a lullaby, Jack protecting and cradling her in his arms. But as Wai grew into womanhood, Jack's nocturnal role in her life changed, too. He became more possessive, more territorial-and mercilessly carnal. Wai believes Jack to be a figment of her overactive imagination. She's determined to get rid of him, hoping that when she does she'll be able to settle for and find happiness with a real man. En route to a job assignment, a rainstorm forces her to seek shelter in a run-down motel. Soon she will find out that Jack is anything but imaginary. He lived over two hundred years ago. And he is demanding that Wai come home to him… less

No one knew the SIA could be such a hotbed of romance and intrigue. Certainly not Synna MacDell. Watching him from afar stirred her primitive needs. Synna is ready to leave the SIA to fulfill her lifelong dreams. When gorgeous ex-army officer Ian Frasier takes over the running of the Special Investigations Agency, Synna is tempted beyond endurance by his roguish smile and sexy body. Leaving the excitement he brings into her life will be a little depressing... moreNo one knew the SIA could be such a hotbed of romance and intrigue. Certainly not Synna MacDell. Watching him from afar stirred her primitive needs. Synna is ready to leave the SIA to fulfill her lifelong dreams. When gorgeous ex-army officer Ian Frasier takes over the running of the Special Investigations Agency, Synna is tempted beyond endurance by his roguish smile and sexy body. Leaving the excitement he brings into her life will be a little depressing. A powerful craving draws them closer to the edge. Ian started his career at SIA ready to solve any normal or paranormal problem and tackle any foe. He fears his overpowering attraction to Synna could short-circuit his career, but her safety comes to mean more to him than any job. A new menace is stalking the SIA, and it wants sexual healing. A weredemon infiltrates their secure world. Ian and Synna learn the only defense may be found at a Halloween party where identities are uncertain and a night of love could either save Synna's life or destroy them all. less

Special Investigations Agency series. Geeky, cheeky, and not the least sexy... Tara Crayton figures she knows everything about her cubicle buddy, Marcus Hyatt. Not the type of man she'd want for a date, much less a long-term relationship. Yet at night, a fearless lover tantalizes her dreams and makes her realize how much she needs the love of a man. Mad, bad, and dangerous to know.. moreSpecial Investigations Agency series. Geeky, cheeky, and not the least sexy... Tara Crayton figures she knows everything about her cubicle buddy, Marcus Hyatt. Not the type of man she'd want for a date, much less a long-term relationship. Yet at night, a fearless lover tantalizes her dreams and makes her realize how much she needs the love of a man. Mad, bad, and dangerous to know... Special Investigations Agency operative Marcus Hyatt knows Tara thinks he's the dullest dude on the block, and he wants to keep it that way. For if she knew the truth, her life could be in danger. Yet at night, a daring lover touches his dreams and makes him realize how he longs for true companionship. When Tara receives a series of death threats, the only man she can turn to is Marcus, and the only way he can keep her safe is to never tell her the secrets he holds. less

Venturing into a darkness more evil than she could imagine… Archaeologist Emma Baker normally minds her own business, but when gorgeous landowner Shane O'Donnell orders her off his land and to stop searching for a famous treasure, she knows he's hiding a secret. His smoldering gaze and raw masculine presence arouses her in ways she's never experienced, and that frightens her sense of control and peace... moreVenturing into a darkness more evil than she could imagine… Archaeologist Emma Baker normally minds her own business, but when gorgeous landowner Shane O'Donnell orders her off his land and to stop searching for a famous treasure, she knows he's hiding a secret. His smoldering gaze and raw masculine presence arouses her in ways she's never experienced, and that frightens her sense of control and peace. Craving a woman and wanting to protect her… One time Special Investigations Agency operative Shane O'Donnell's past is top secret, his life scarred by regrets that lead him to want only solitude. But when a strong-willed woman like Emma enters a world fraught with paranormal dangers she doesn't understand, he must step straight into a life and a danger he thought he'd left long ago. An evil presence vows their destruction… Emma won't stop looking for the treasure. Shane wants to keep her from harm. Their passion threatens to break their hearts and lead them straight into an unfathomable danger they may not escape. less

Jungle Fever By Denise A Agnew She needed him for the most dangerous assignment of all. Ashleen Craig's brother has disappeared in the jungles of Puerto Azul. She turns to powerful SIA soldier Bridger Powell and discovers a searing attraction as heart stopping and dangerous as anything she's known. She's the salvation he's been looking for. Bridger Powell has spent too many years chasing creeps in the jungle and growing more jaded by the minute... moreJungle Fever By Denise A Agnew She needed him for the most dangerous assignment of all. Ashleen Craig's brother has disappeared in the jungles of Puerto Azul. She turns to powerful SIA soldier Bridger Powell and discovers a searing attraction as heart stopping and dangerous as anything she's known. She's the salvation he's been looking for. Bridger Powell has spent too many years chasing creeps in the jungle and growing more jaded by the minute. When Ashleen asks for his help, the shadow of her fear and desperation cries out to him. He should forget his last thread of humanity, he should resist her sweet, tantalizing allure. She's vowed never to love again. He's vowed never to leave his covert life. The last thing they expect is a mind-blowing sexual inferno that ignites and threatens to burn down all their inhibitions. less

Hideaway Denise A. Agnew "Special Investigations series." Love can be a bitch. Romance author Gina Aames has hit a low point in her career. Sequestered in an isolated mountain cabin, she hopes for inspiration. She lapses into a fantasy featuring her old college friend, gorgeous Ryan "Irish" Ahern. When Ryan appears at her door, unconscious and packing a weapon, her instincts tell her Ryan brings danger with him. At the same time, her body and heart yearn for the cocky agent... moreHideaway Denise A. Agnew "Special Investigations series." Love can be a bitch. Romance author Gina Aames has hit a low point in her career. Sequestered in an isolated mountain cabin, she hopes for inspiration. She lapses into a fantasy featuring her old college friend, gorgeous Ryan "Irish" Ahern. When Ryan appears at her door, unconscious and packing a weapon, her instincts tell her Ryan brings danger with him. At the same time, her body and heart yearn for the cocky agent. Love can be dangerous. Ryan awakens in a cabin with a woman who claims to have known him for ten years but he can't remember her. All he knows is the pretty woman who fires his libido stirs protective instincts inside him, and his intuition tells him peril lurks around the corner. Love can save the day, or break a heart. Something unholy draws nearer, and as they escape into a shadowy realm unlike anything they've seen before, only their scorching connection and answers to an incredible mystery can save Ryan and Gina from a terrible fate. less

Kat Langdon dreads Christmas. For all the parties and merriment, she feels more alone now than any other time of year. What she'd really love is super-delicious SIA agent Boone Granger in her stocking, or stockings, come Christmas morning. The man has sent her into thermonuclear meltdown for the last six months every time he swaggered by. His nickname is "long, tall Texan," and with the heated way he looks at her, she's wondered what "long" really refers to... moreKat Langdon dreads Christmas. For all the parties and merriment, she feels more alone now than any other time of year. What she'd really love is super-delicious SIA agent Boone Granger in her stocking, or stockings, come Christmas morning. The man has sent her into thermonuclear meltdown for the last six months every time he swaggered by. His nickname is "long, tall Texan," and with the heated way he looks at her, she's wondered what "long" really refers to. If the reality is half as good as her fantasies, then his six-foot four-inch height isn't the only thing that's "long." But when Boone saunters into Kat's office and says he needs help transforming into Santa for an undercover job, she thinks all her Christmases may have come at once. It's goodbye fantasies, hello "real thing" and boy, can this Santa ring her bells Boone has more than one reason for asking for Kat's help. The fact that he needs her hands and lips on him like he needs air to breathe is only one part of the problem. His powers of persuasion are about to be put to the ultimate test. less

Special Investigations Agency series Clandestine (adj.) Concealed, usually for some secret or illicit purpose. Dorcas "Dorky" Shannigan has spent most of her unique life closed off from others. A secret keeps her from showing her face to the world, including Grey O'Toole, an operative who stirs her blood with only the sound of his husky voice. Enclosed in her underground library, she keeps agents informed about evil paranormal forces... moreSpecial Investigations Agency series Clandestine (adj.) Concealed, usually for some secret or illicit purpose. Dorcas "Dorky" Shannigan has spent most of her unique life closed off from others. A secret keeps her from showing her face to the world, including Grey O'Toole, an operative who stirs her blood with only the sound of his husky voice. Enclosed in her underground library, she keeps agents informed about evil paranormal forces. But part of her aches to connect more closely with the other agents, although to do so would shatter their understanding of the natural world and possibly put them in peril. Grey O'Toole loves the silky, seductive sound of Dorky's voice, and many years of chatting with the elusive woman has driven him to the edge of his tolerance. He savors the opportunity to finally meet the woman who has fueled a thousand of his fantasies. One night his dream comes true, and she must ask him for help. For a prehistoric malevolence has found her after years of searching and will stop at nothing to destroy her. less

Special Investigations Agency.She can't release the past. But the past is about to take hold of her…SIA scientist Mina Carling shies from contact with Scottish SIA soldier Lucas Sloan. After all, the gorgeous, tough-talking agent has a reputation for a voracious, almost…animal sexual appetite. He's arrogant, and she doesn't like him.He wants nothing to do with a permanent relationship... moreSpecial Investigations Agency.She can't release the past. But the past is about to take hold of her…SIA scientist Mina Carling shies from contact with Scottish SIA soldier Lucas Sloan. After all, the gorgeous, tough-talking agent has a reputation for a voracious, almost…animal sexual appetite. He's arrogant, and she doesn't like him.He wants nothing to do with a permanent relationship. Yet one relationship keeps finding him…Lucas tracks evil entities in the dark places of the world and never seeks more than physical satisfaction with women. Yet something within Mina calls to his deepest male instincts to protect, even though he doesn't really like her.Sometimes there are human urges that are just so…animal. When Mina and Lucas are thrown together at a conference, all the basic instincts they've tried to ignore find a way to escape. All the feelings they thought were dislike melt together, in one hot, unbelievably passionate discovery. less

Maneater Denise A. AgnewFor Special Investigations Agency Operatives Destiny Tremayne, Jenna MacDonald and Nur Aydan, Christmas isn't all about celebrating.When Destiny Tremayne and fellow agent Mac Tudor are assigned to investigate mysterious disappearances at a strange lab high in the Colorado Mountains, they clash at every turn.Destiny thinks Mac is a throwback. Mac thinks Destiny hates any man who has balls... moreManeater Denise A. AgnewFor Special Investigations Agency Operatives Destiny Tremayne, Jenna MacDonald and Nur Aydan, Christmas isn't all about celebrating.When Destiny Tremayne and fellow agent Mac Tudor are assigned to investigate mysterious disappearances at a strange lab high in the Colorado Mountains, they clash at every turn.Destiny thinks Mac is a throwback. Mac thinks Destiny hates any man who has balls.When they realize something monstrous stalks the secluded high-mountain lab, they'll face a terrifying enemy-and a blazing sexual inferno they may not survive.Publisher's Note: Novella originally appeared in the Ellora's Cave anthology Winter Warriors. less