Frank Carlson Library

In California, the Southern Pacific Railway is prying the West wide open, and the land is worth its weight in gold. While some men get in on the action, and some get out of the way, one group of settlers is making a stand--and holding up the railway. Turning to Alan Pinkerton's Chicago detective agency, the railroad robber barons hire the perfect agent to penetrate the settler's organization, a man who learned a spy's trade in the Civil War.

An army brat-turned-marine, he saw combat in Vietnam, and returned a decorated soldier. An avid reader, his dreams of being an acclaimed novelist came true. His desire to find love was fulfilled when he married brilliant executive Kathleen Atwater, the first female student accepted at Duke University's School of Engineering. The Petersons seemed the ideal academic couple- well-respected, prosperous, and happy. All that came crashing down in December...

Ten years after the killing of her best friend, Emily Wallace returns to her hometown when she discovers that Clint Austin, the man convicted of the crime with her testimony, has been released from prison.

"As the illegitimate son of Diego Fuentes, Ian Richards faces danger at every turn. Neither his father nor his fellow Navy SEALs know which side he's fighting for -- or against."--Cover.

Human Missy Roper is thrilled when Graham Winters, leader of the Silverback werewolf clan, decides that she is his destined mate, but his clan does not approve, and she is very vulnerable to attack from his enemies.

It's not the end of the world--yet. But Doomsday once again lies in wait for demon-slayer Elizabeth Phoenix. Several weeks ago she had no choice but to kill a man she loved. Sawyer was a witch and shape-shifter, a sorcerer of incredible strength. And now he's started to invade her dreams. Through her nighttime visits with Sawyer, Liz has acquired a new set of paranormal powers. She has also received a special new gift in the form of Sawyer's baby....

Juliet Cavanaugh used to have a crush on Max Lunden, a master chef and hunk, when she was just a teenager, hanging out at Lunden & Sons Tavern, hoping to catch a glimpse of the owner's oldest son. Now a chef herself--competing in the biggest culinary contest in the country--Juliet will be cooking side by side with the one man she's always admired ... and desired. But despite their simmering attraction, Juliet is determined to keep her cool--no matter...

"Janice Sherwood wants to marry for love, but she's failed to make a match after two Seasons. Her parents, the Marquess and Marchioness of Brady, arrange to send her to the Duke of Halsey's country estate as a short-term guest of his grandmother, the dowager, in hopes that she might win the duke's affections. What they never could have imagined is that Janice would fall for the ruggedly handsome servant Luke, who lives in the stables and carries an...