Frank Carlson Library

The "Big One" hits California on New Year's Eve...Hundresds trapped by the quake... And for two Marines, Lives—and love— are on the line.
Racing against time to save victims in a ravaged, burning city, golden boy Lieutenant Wes James discovered an angel in disguise: plain-Jane rescue worker Lieutenant Callie Evans, who defied death to dig survivors from the rubble. Amid the hellish wreckage, her blue eyes shone with inspiring...

A tower of testosterone, Captain Jake Travers had the drive, the daring and the pulverizingly masculine muscles to rescue his kidnapped kid sister singlehandedly. All he needed was a guide through the perilous Peruvian jungle. What he got was Lieutenant Cortina. Ana Lucia Cortina--a strong, sensual female soldier who outraged Jake's military machismo. Worse, gunfire and the hot tropical sun detonated desire, and Jake thirsted for completion in Ana's...

Rock-solid, hard-bitten and no stranger to danger, mercenary Shep Hunter was going to run his latest mission without interference from Dr. Maggie Harper, the woman who'd stubbornly walked away from him years ago. But Maggie had some definite ideals about how to handle their covert assignment-and how to handle him! Now the strong soldier of fortune wondered if he could keep beautiful Maggie under his command without giving up his steel-clad grip on...

She had never needed anyone before. Never ached for a man before. Until her latest mission put Apache pilot Akiva Redtail in the hot seat next to army officer Joe Calhoun. As they rode the thunderous skies, dodging danger at every turn, Akiva discovered a strength in Joe's arms, a fiery passion she was powerless to battle against. For only with this rugged soldier by her side could this Native American beauty fulfill the destiny she was born

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Honor meant everything to Cam Anderson. And as commanding officer on her latest mission, she finally had a chance to prove herself. But the moment she met Officer Gus Morales, she knew she was in trouble. For the men under Gus's command weren't used to taking orders from a woman. And Cam wasn't used to the paralyzing attraction she felt for Gus. The ruggedly handsome soldier made her feel things a commander shouldn't feel. Made her want things

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Soldier of fortune Sean Killian had faced many terrors, but nothing made him more wary than his latest assignment, protecting Susannah Anderson. Killian's past had left him hardened, full of secrets and nightmares. Yet there was something about Susannah that threatened to penetrate his tough shell. Susannah had her own obstacles to overcome, but with Killian at her side, they didn't seem as daunting. She knew he was a man who would protect her from...

New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna revisits a fan-favorite tale of a holiday happily-ever-after, originally published in 2001 Colt Hamlin doesn't expect much under his tree this Christmas. After all, the world-weary mercenary is just looking to get his life back on track. But when his boss's wife decides to work a little matchmaking magic, Colt finds himself face to face with Montana's prettiest widow, Abbie Clemens. And their chemistry...

The Mercenary Anyone called me in for a job, they knew one thing: Jim Woodward worked alone. Risking my neck was as natural to me as breathing, and I'd never needed anyone to watch my back. Especially if she was a woman-and hotshot Pepper Sinclair. The Mission If rescuing those closest to me meant taking on a partner, then so be it. But Pepper's fearless strength and feminine vulnerability made a man think of other things besides getting the job...

A Forgotten Wife He'd escaped with his life, but after his traumatic kidnapping and daring rescue, Morgan Trayhern's memory had been stolen from him. Now only his wife, Laura, could return this hero to love-and reawaken the passion of their vows. A Marriage Remembered Gutsy and determined, Laura had to put aside the needs of her own wounded soul to help her husband. She stirred feelings in Morgan that he desperately wanted to rekindle. But would...