Bøker av Desiree Holt

Twenty-five years ago, she was the only victim to survive the killing spree of a pedophile. Her life has been frozen in time. Not even relocation or an identity change has healed the wounds that left her emotionally and sexually scarred. Determined to reclaim her life, she returns to High Ridge as multi-published crime novelist, Dana Moretti, with the hope of asking the questions that will lay her nightmares to rest. Sheriff Cole Landry, came to High Ridge to escape the horrors of Iraq and Afghanistan, but soon after the sexy author arrives and starts poking her nose into matters best forgotten, his town once again becomes the hunting ground of a ruthless killer. She's sure it's the same man, and he's not all that convinced she's wrong. Keeping Dana safe means keeping her under his protection...and under him. Between Dana's awakening desire for Cole and the danger lurking behind every stranger's face, her world is spinning out of control.

Robin Prescott is determined to convince her sister to leave her abusive husband. Robin has it all planned out. The last thing she expects to witness is her sister's murder at the hand of her brother-in-law. Survival instinct kicks in, urging Robin to grab her nephew and make a run for it. Her brother-in-law is a powerful attorney and has his fingers in every department in the city, including the cops. There's only one person she can trust to help her, and fortunately, he doesn't hold grudges. He might not hold a grudge, but Zander Craig has never let go of his feelings for Robin. Now that she's back in his life, he'll do anything and use every resource at Guardian Security to protect her and discover evidence to prove her innocence. But it's only a matter of time before her brother-in-law locates her...and silences the only witness to his crime.

Ranch owner Quinn Pedraza has to find someone to run the saloon he won in a bet, but more than that, he needs a woman who can handle his alpha personality...and closet submissive sexual cravings. When vampire Selene Torres arrives on the scene, he gets everything he wants - and learns what he really needs. Publisher's Note: When Desiree Holt's cowboys meet up with Joey W. Hill's vampires, sparks are sure to fly!

Ten years ago, Jen LaCroix left Dino Brancuzzi carrying a big secret. Now, her life is in danger and he's the only man she can trust. When a valuable shipment disappears from the museum where she works, the finger points to her and the number of dangerous people after her continues to increase. Leaving that secret, Dino's nine-year-old daughter,

Someone to watch over her . . . Her life in beautiful Arrowhead Bay seems like paradise. But for former CIA operative Marissa Hayes, it's a deep cover she's forced to live under after daring to take down a powerful enemy with strong terrorist ties. Out of necessity, she keeps her emotions as guarded as her life, even as she finds herself drawn to Justin Kelly, the most arousing man she's ever met. But when Marissa must find a new place to hide, the able-bodied Vigilance agent is the first man she turns to . . . Justin can't get close to Marissa, if he hopes to keep her alive. Which only makes sharing a villa with her at a remote island resort all the more challenging. The passion rising between them is exquisite-and excruciating. Even more so when terrorists infiltrate the island, putting Marissa in the crosshairs. Now Justin will do anything to protect the woman he cares about more deeply than he dares to admit. . . . "Desiree Holt is the queen of sizzling romantic suspense!" -Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Kincaid series

When you don't know how the story will end . . . After years of hard work honing his craft, Blake Morgan is now an international bestselling author. But one thing he never imagined was that his fictional world would become all too real. When a stalker turns Blake's latest book tour into a treacherous and nearly deadly trap, it's time for Blake to hire protection. But the body assigned to keep an eye on him is someone he never wants out of his sight . . . As a bodyguard for Vigilance, the private security agency in Blake's hometown of Arrowhead Bay, Samantha Quenel has found the perfect outlet for her military experience. But her latest client is also a former high school flame, which might explain her willingness to protect Blake at all costs--even if that means staying in the same room with him, on the same bed, under the same torrid sheets.

Sex, murder, cover-up...a lethal combination.

For Faith and Mark, the telepathic connection they'd shared for years was nothing compared to the scorching physical connection they realized as adults. From the first moment they came together, erotic was too pale a word to describe their relationship. Together they explored each other's deepest, darkest desires. But now Mark, survivor of an ambush to his Delta Force team, is a prisoner of a terrorist group in the Peruvian jungle, and his telepathic communication with Faith is his only contact with the world. While she searches for help to save him, they survive on dreams that took them beyond all sexual boundaries. Can she persuade the men of Phoenix to undertake a treacherous rescue and bring Mark back to her arms?

Former professional football player and coach Duncan "Hatch" Hatcher fumbled his career and marriage. Now divorced and ready to tackle his future, he has an opportunity to redeem himself as coach of his college alma mater's football team.

At Rawhide, the very exclusive dungeon where only those with connections gather to indulge their sexual fantasies, a new twist has been added--a deck of cards. For each Master and sub, the choice of cards from their deck determines the play for the night. Who knows what twists a game of chance can bring...

Time off for SEAL Team Arapahoe doesn't come often. One mission leads to another and then another...but it's all in a day's work for these dedicated men. When given leave for who knows how long, they head out for a wild weekend in Key West, Florida, each with a mission of his own. For some, it's as simple as a cold beer and a hot woman. Others long for something deeper. But each will catch the eye of one special woman and be rewarded with sultry nights as hot and wild as they are!

Back In The Saddle When Molly Hayes' marriage fell apart, she ran home to Hayes Ranch to lick her wounds. What she really wants to lick is foreman Chance McDaniel, the star of all her erotic fantasies. But he had never given her the time of day. Why would he give her his nights? Kink is a mild term for the kind of sex Chance McDaniel enjoys. But he's learned the hard way not all women can handle his darker desires. He aches to give Molly the ride of her life but fears she'll shy away from his wilder ways. Will the past become a stumbling block or will both Molly and Chance, once wounded, climb back in the saddle? Eight Second Ride Jessie Wade is a tough as nails sheriff until bull rider Kyle Mitchell ends up in her jail. With his bone-melting good looks and seductive voice, he knocks Jessie's defenses down one by one and awakens the sensuous woman she's hidden beneath her uniform. But Jessie can't afford to be soft. Or allow herself to fall for a cowboy who's never in one town longer than it takes to ride a bull. Kyle never backs down from a challenge, but after a passionate night with Jessie, he realizes there's a hell of a woman behind the handcuffs and badge. Can Kyle convince Jessie he can take her for more than an eight-second ride?

Can her Delta Force soldier save her from the killers?Trey McIntyre gives his life to Delta Force, gladly, as spotter for sniper Beau Williams. He believes in protecting his country in all situations. But he longs for a woman who will fit into his life like his three teammates have. But he’s learned they aren’t so easy to find.Kenzi Bryant is a hotshot corporate attorney who can’t seem to find a man who is not threatened by her powerful personality and situation. Until she meets Trey and something between them just clicks.But for two strong people, the road to a happy ending often has a lot of bumps. And while they are navigating theirs, Kenzi is suddenly endangered by a former client. As much as Trey wants to be with her, he has to leave on a mission again. When she is badly injured by an attempt on her life, Trey has to learn how to balance his priorities and Kenzi has to learn there are times she has to give up control.But can they do it?

Lisa Mallory's marriage from hell ended with her husband's unsolved murder. Four years later, her eight-year-old son, Jamie, is kidnapped. When every other avenue of finding him fails, she turns to her brother's best friend. He's not the man she'd have chosen, but to get her son back, she'll suffer anything...even the desire he stirs that she'd thought long dead. Ethan Caine, former Marine/special ops agent, is dealing with his own private hell. All he wants is to be left alone with a bottle of whiskey to drown the guilt of surviving a mission gone wrong. When he finally agrees to go after Jamie, he certainly doesn't want the boy's mother slowing him down. Besides, she makes him ache to have her naked and beneath him. Worse, she stirs dreams of the future...something he doesn't deserve. Passion explodes between Ethan and Lisa in the exotic Quintana Roo jungle, even as the past and present threaten to steal it all. This book was previously published under the title Redemption and has been heavily revised.

When computer program designer Zoraya "Zoe" Lombardo wakes up next to her business partner's dead body with a gun in her hand and no memory of what happened, the first thing she does is run. Next, she calls the one person she trusts to help her-the man she walked away from two years ago. He's not as bossy as she remembers, but he's sexier than ever. She made a mistake not listening to his warnings, and she's more than willing to kiss and make up...if she can just stay alive long enough. Zak Delaney, partner in Guardian Security, never expected to hear from his ex-fiancée again. After Zoe left, it took him a long time to put himself back together. Now, he must cast aside his hurt and anger in order to protect her. He'll have to rely on his resources at Guardian to clear her name and use every ounce of his self-control not to fall for her charms again. But as danger closes in, he will have to learn to trust Zoe as much as she trusts him or face losing her again...and this time for good.

After Sarah Madison's husband was killed and she lost her unborn child, she believed she'd never find love and happiness again. Instead, she has channeled all her energy into her job as assistant to the sexy CEO of Guardian Security. When he proposes a marriage of convenience, the chance to become a mother is tempting, and so is her new prospective husband. His only flaw-the distance he keeps between himself and his sweet little daughter. Reno Sullivan's life is a mess. His first marriage was based on a lie, and the death of his wife has left him to raise a baby-a constant reminder of her deceit. He desperately needs someone to mother the child and take charge of his personal life. His no-nonsense assistant seems perfect for the job. Unfortunately, the alluring woman in the bedroom next to his chips away at the ice around his heart and his determination to maintain the hands-off clause in their agreement. Then Reno's past returns to haunt him and danger threatens Sarah's plans to turn their fake marriage into a happily ever after...

Just when architect Lindsey Ferrell thinks she's gotten her life back on track, the terrible nightmares return, and out of nowhere, a stalker sends a note to her office. Photos follow, then emails, and she can't dismiss the threat any longer. Hiring security seems the logical answer, but there's nothing logical about her body's reaction to the sinfully sexy expert bent on keeping her safe. Guardian Security partner Nick Vanetta believes there's more behind the situation than a simple fixation, and he wonders if the answer is buried somewhere in her past. As they dig deeper into her family history, the sizzling attraction between them burns hotter and the job becomes much more than playing bodyguard to this headstrong woman. To protect the woman he loves, he must find the stalker...before it's too late.