Bøker av Ciana Stone

Some things are stronger than metal and stone, like loyalty and love. Which makes the loss of either, a blow that strikes clear through to the heart.Loss has hit the Walker family hard, with the death of the family patriarch, and having the fiance of his grand-daughter accused of murdering him. If that wasn't enough, someone is determined to hurt both Heritage and Kal Burton, so it seems their fates are linked in more than Kal's love for Cici Walker. There's a mystery to be solved and a lot of people determined to solve it, including the man who holds the reins of Heritage, Russell Walker. He'll do whatever it takes to keep his family and their legacy safe, but it's getting damned hard to know who he can trust. Right now, there's only one person. Naomie Taylor. The woman who stirs his blood and makes him wish he was twenty years younger.

If there was such a thing as an urban legend in Cotton Creek it was Grady Judd. He'd broken the heart of every woman he'd ever kissed and he'd kissed a plenty. Many tried to rope him, tie him down and drag him to the altar, but Grady wasn't the marrying kind. In fact, no one was quite sure what kind of man Grady was. He showed up now and again, tended to his ranch and then would disappear just as fast and never utter a word as to where he'd been when he came home again.He was a sexy temptation, rolled up in a fine male package, and was all too willing to deliver a night of pleasure. He was also completely unwilling to let anyone inside his impenetrable wall. It was all fun and games or nothing at all.Until he showed back up in Cotton Creek this time to discover that he's not the only heartbreaker in town, which leads to a whole new game and an entirely new question. Could Grady Judd finally have met his match?

An agent for SIRROCO, a covert government agency, Brandon's life is filled with danger and excitement and she wouldn't have it any other way. But lately things have changed.Brandon's suspicious that the minds of SIRROCO agents have been tampered with, memories altered. Which makes her unable to trust herself. That's the one thing she needs because nothing else is going as planned. Her missions are getting botched, her friends think she's losing it, and she has a thing for a handsome fellow agent that's going nowhere. Apparently his receptors are misaligned, because he hasn't picked up her signals yet, and it's been three years.Just when she's certain things couldn't be more messed up, her life takes a turn that sends her tumbling into the arms of not one, but two gorgeous men. The problem with that is she isn't sure she can trust either one of them. One of them just might be crazy. After all, he thinks he's an alien-a handsome hunk of an alien with a body to die for.Brandon may not know what's real, but she's determined to find out. Even it if means dying a time or two.

Booklife by Publisher's Weekly ReviewThe latest from Stone, author of numerous western romance series plus other works, is a compelling small-town thriller in which the lives of a cult leader, a mother, and a long-lost lover get tangled up with the secrets of the past. When Sophie Morgan's mother dies, she is forced to return to her small hometown in Georgia to handle her mother's affairs, despite her aversion to spending time on the family's farm. Bizarre occurrences start happening all around her, and when she's flooded with memories from her childhood, she must begin to unpack some of her generational trauma. The mystery around her family and their land is uncovered when Sophie reunites with Luke, the love of her life. But while she attempts to reconcile the loss of her mother, Sophie also finds herself face to face with an unexpected evil.The Boy in the Barn is entirely engrossing, although the content, which includes abuse and torture, may be difficult to digest. Stone's scene-setting finesse and emotional acuity are impressive, and despite a heavy emphasis on violence, she delivers a skillful story powered by crisp dialogue and narrative momentum, using flashbacks to give her characters depth-and provide readers with welcome relief from the intensity of her plot, although at times the characters memories prove wrenching, too.The joy of this mystery is embedded in its characters, specifically Sophie, a cautious but brave protagonist who will enrapture readers. The fight for good over evil and chaos rings throughout, and readers will cheer for Sophie and Luke's love to win in the end. The character of Gideon, a most heinous antagonist, is compelling but lacks intricacy. Fans of mystery novels will find familiar plot points, but the narrative's charm lies in the nuance of Stone's people's complex emotions, which make this combination of mystery and romance shine.Takeaway: Returning to her childhood home reveals a sinister plot against the heroine's life in this compelling mystery tinged with romance.___________________________________________________________________________________________ "Addictive! Stone knocks it out of the park with a book that will stick with you long after the final page. - Candid Book Review "I have to say that every once in a while, I run across a book that leaves me speechless. This book is one of them. Ms. Stone proves once again that she can write in any genre and produce a winner. " - Amazon Reviewer, Terez Lyle -

The Walker family owns the largest ranch in the country, one that has been in the family for generations. Russell and Richard Walker, twin brothers, were left as co-owners of the family legacy. Richard wasn't cut out for ranching life and wound up being a Senator for the state of Texas at the age of 40 and still holds the seat.Russell is, for all practical purposes, the patriarch of the family, the glue that holds it together. His five children, now all grown, will one day inherit Heritage and, with luck, will hold it in safe keeping for generations of Walker's to come. Of late, Russell has found himself trying to figure out which of his children will end up being the next guardian of Heritage. He'd also begun to wonder if he'll ever have more grandchildren and if his fate is to end up alone. He's been through four marriages and none of them lasted. For years, he's swore he'll never marry again.He still sticks to that and hasn't been in a relationship in a very long time. All his female companions are casual, or women who know that friends with benefits are all they'll get from Russell. He was fine with that all this time, so why now is he becoming so dissatisfied with life?Maybe it has something to do with the woman who's in charge of the breeding program for Heritage. Naomie Taylor. She's damn good at what she does. Brilliant, in fact. And hot as a Texas sidewalk in the middle of July. But she works for him and they both have rules about being involved with peopel who work for or with. Not to mention she's much younger.Still, that doesn't keep him from wondering. Would they be a good match?Maybe one day he'll find out. For now, Heritage may be in for some troubling times, and danger could likely be in the future for all of them, so Russell and all his family need to be mindful and take care of their own. There's already been one threat against their family, and he doesn't take that lightly.If someone wants to come for his family, they'll have to go through him first. Walkers take care of their own.So, love and lust will just have to wait.At least that's what he tells himself.

Wyatt Wolf is a warrior, a man without fear. At least that's the picture he presents to the members of his Navy SEAL team. He's a stone-cold killer with a reputation as a woman magnet who needs no one.But appearances can be deceiving. Inside Wyatt is a man torn by love and betrayal. His only need, his one weakness-Chance-a woman from his past he can never have, can never trust. Wyatt will be forced to see her and face the old feelings that have haunted him for years, because something inside him trying to take control of his mind. And his only chance of survival depends on a love that will be pushed to the very edge.

"This is a book that will stay with you long after the final word. Ciana Stone writes about a victim in a way that makes you wonder if she understands this level of fear. And the monster who haunts the lives of the characters is shockingly real. A brilliant tale you won't want to put down, but definitely not for the faint of heard." - Candid Book ReviewsShe was seven when the monster came and when he left that night, he took with him Isabelle's happiness, sense of security and belief in a God who would protect little children. He left her with a promise, one that she could never forget and one that filled her with terror."We're not done, you and I. You're my special girl, Isabelle. I'll be back for you."For twenty-five years, she's feared that promise and his whispers in her mind. She's run from it, tried to deny it, looked for ways to forget or overcome it, and now she's ready to admit that there's only one way to reclaim her life.Destroy the monster. Or die trying.*** Reader Advisory. This book contains scenes of physical torture and murder.

She's weathered all the storms life sent her way. A man who promised to love and cherish, cheated on her and left her penniless and homeless. Her mother's love came with conditions she had a hard time meeting. She works three jobs to survive, pay her college tuition and take care of her dog.Ivy reckoned she was equipped to face most anything life threw at her, but some things just aren't in your wheelhouse. What happens when she arrives to service a swimming pool in an exclusive community is something she never imagined and is not prepared to handle. Being a witness to the aftermath of a bizarre murder paints a virtual bullseye on her back and sends her on the run with only her dog and what she can carry in a suitcase.Now she has a choice. Trust a complete stranger or take her chances on her own. Were it not for the fact that her dog immediately trusts the hero who comes to her rescue, maybe she'd take her chances. Or not. This fear she feels is overwhelming and she's not sure she'll ever get to the other side of it without help.Could her hero be the answer to that or is she putting her trust in the wrong person? Find out in THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR.

A hit-and-run in Brickton, Wyoming sets off a chain of events that has people scared. When another man is murdered, the pressure mounts to discover who is responsible, and who is the next one with a bull's eye on their back. It's a cat and mouse game and no one knows who will be next in the killer's crosshairs.

Their childhood was dominated by pain and fear. They escaped the darkness at first chance, but darkness is a beast that doesn't let go easily, and now it's found them. It will be a battle that will threaten their lives and souls. The time to fight is almost at hand and this time, they can't run.Fear. That's the first word that came to mind when she thought of her childhood.She ran away from home to escape an abusive father, and to protect her unborn child, leaving everything behind except for memories of the boy in the barn and childhood dreams that could never come true.Twenty years passed and she is now a woman. A woman who learned to put the past and her dark secrets behind her, to stand on her own and build a life for her and her son. But the past and those dark secrets have returned and she's about to discover if she has the strength to face the horrors of the past. Once again, it's flight or fight and this time, she'd won't run. It's a fight to the death and one she is not at all sure she can