Recommendations based on "Twisted Bond (Holly Woods Files, #1)"

"How far would you go to get the life you want? When Gina Turner's husband, Scott, is sent down for a ten year stretch, her world falls apart. It's not just that she misses her husband, but the fact that the Proceeds of Crime team are gunning for all the couple had, and it's her home, her life, her safety net that's snatched from under her. But she's not alone. Her friends Lola and Becky have seen their partners get slammed in jail too. Gina has an idea that could save all three friends, but it means no more turning a blind eye - instead it's an eye for an eye... While the women find out if they've got what it takes to put their stamp on the Manchester underworld, Scott Turner must face up to the fact his biggest rival has landed in the same jail as him and to survive, both men may need to make a pact. For husband and wife, on the inside and out, it's time to work out who they can trust - enemies, lovers, friends...or no-one?"--Publisher.

The acclaimed author of Striking Distance returns with more danger, intrigue, and I-Team action . . .   CIA officer Nick Andris wants revenge. His last mission failed after a Georgian arms smuggler killed his lover. He’s been tailing a woman for three weeks hoping she will lead him to his target. But there’s a problem with the intel. Holly Elise Bradshaw is nothing more than an entertainment writer with a love for sex and designer clothes. Clearly someone at Langley made a mistake . . .   When Holly finds herself in trouble, the only weapons at her disposal are her brains and her body. But they won’t be enough to handle the man who’s following her. He’s going to turn her world upside-down.     Praise for the novels of Pamela Clare   “Packed with action and raw, sexual tension...Striking Distance brings readers the edgy suspense, meaty subject matter, and intense emotions fans have come to expect from this talented author.”—Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author   “Clare is a dazzling talent.”—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author   “Everything feels flawlessly researched, and she blends enough detail in to make her writing authentic, without bogging it down. This book is sharp-edged and smart.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books   “One of the few authors I find reliable in the romantic suspense department these days . . . [A] cracking good read with believable and diverse characters, deeply romantic and emotional.”—Dear Author

She's finally exactly where she wants to be. Unfortunately, she's also in the crosshairs of a killer.After years of training, tough-as-nails Kenzie King has earned her place as a tactical medic on a SWAT team. But not everyone on the all-male team accepts her. Rumor is, she got the position not because of what she could do but because of who she knew. Which means she has to work harder and longer than anyone else to prove herself. Cole Garrison is a man with deep faith who is finally ready to settle down and build a family of his own--if he can find the right person, that is. Kenzie sure has set off his interest meter, but trouble seems to follow in her wake. Since she joined the team, someone has begun to ambush and pick off team members one by one. It's all hands on deck to discover the culprit and end the killing. Can Kenzie and Cole put aside their differences and work together as a team? Or will their budding attraction be snuffed out by a sniper's bullet?

Twenty years ago Madeline Barker's fatherdisappeared. Despite what everyone else thinks,Madeline's convinced her stepfamily had nothingto do with it. But the recent discovery of his carfinally proves he didn't just drive away. Worse,the police find something in the trunk that saysthere's more to this case than murder. With no other recourse, Madeline decides to hirea private investigator--even if the cops don't likeit. Even if her family doesn't like it. But when P.I.Hunter Solozano begins to uncover some shockingevidence, someone in Stillwater is determined toput a stop to Madeline's search for the truth. And that means putting a stop to her. Permanently.

When Kynan McGrath approached me about joining Jameson Force Security, I jumped at the chance. Just call me Dozer Burney, one half of the genius duo who keeps the team at the forefront of security technology. The move from NASA to Jameson also put me back on the east coast, closer to those who mean the most to me. Jessica Anderson has been my best friend since college. A single mom who found herself mixed up with a dangerous man years ago, she's been living a safe, quiet life in Miami after helping police put him behind bars. We both knew her safety, and that of her daughter, was reliant on him staying locked up. So when I see an alert that he's escaped from his maximum security prison, I know where he's heading to exact his revenge. Now it's a race against time to get to Jessica before he does. Protecting her with my life is easy, because there's one thing I've never admitted to anyone, not even myself-I have been in love with Jessica Anderson since the day I met her. And if we both make it out alive, I'll make sure she knows it every day for the rest of our lives.

Nine years ago, Archaeologist Maren Hudson lost everything when a member of her team was killed during a routine dive. Now she's been drawn back to Mexico and the career she walked away from in order to protect the most precious thing in the world: her daughter. One desperate phone call brings salvage expert Thad Leighton back to Mexico. For his murdered brother, he's ready to settle the score, but one look at Maren and everything changes. Years may have passed, but she's still as mesmerizing as she once was, and a few days on site together have him questioning his priorities and why the hell he walked away from her so long ago. Sparks between them reignite, but Thad knows Maren is holding something back. Thrust together in the middle of the sweltering Yucatan, Thad is more than willing to strip away her layers. But while the truth might offer the second chance he's been searching for, forgiveness may be as elusive as the relic they're both hunting. Because when Thad unearths Maren's biggest secret and discovers who she's really working for, suddenly it's not just about a life that was stolen from both of them, it's about staying alive and outwitting a madman who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Lyla Fox knows she has a reputation at the SNAP Agency for impulsivity, but when she receives a threatening letter from a man she helped put in prison, she can't stop herself from going all in to find out why he's coming after her. Unfortunately, she's going to need the help of the one person who questions her reckless choices more than anyone else.Explosives and weapons specialist Nicolás Garcia agrees to help Lyla in order to keep her safe, but her recklessness continues to be a major concern, especially when her investigation into a conspiracy puts a target on her back. Dealing with bombs is dangerous. Working with Lyla is proving to be just as treacherous--to both the mission and his heart.Natalie Walters closes out her SNAP Agency series with a bang with this nail-biting story of a deadly government conspiracy, an unlikely couple, and an ending that will leave you breathless.

It’s a long way from the jungles of Colombia to a Colorado library, where Special Forces operative Creed Rivera is staking out one of the world’s most dangerous women. With her prim librarian looks, Cordelia “Cody” Stark doesn’t look like a nuclear arms broker. But nabbing her is Creed’s latest mission–until a trio of thugs shows up and he’s suddenly forced to play hero.... Armed with secrets that could ignite a global inferno, Cody was already running out of places to hide. And now a hotshot government agent has blown her cover by throwing himself between her and certain death. Trusting the hero who just saved her life is not an option. Resisting him is something else entirely. And when bullets start to fly, a man and a woman running out of time are gearing up for the wildest adventure of their lives….

From New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes a novel of sexy romantic suspense for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards.“Mariah Stewart is fast becoming a brand-name author.”—Romantic TimesThree devious prisoners vow murderous revenge. Now the first is free. It was inescapably chilling, as if the murderer was methodically working his way down a page torn from the phone book. The three victims brutally killed in their own homes had one thing in common: they were all listed as M. Douglas. The fact that Mara Douglas is next on the list has her jumping at shadows, until FBI agent Aidan Shields shows up to make sure she doesn’t become the fourth victim. Aidan has been out of commission since an undercover operation went bad more than a year ago. Back on the job, his razor-sharp instincts are returning. But it will take all of Aidan’s wits to stay one step ahead of the elusive killer who has engaged him in a deadly game—a game in which Mara’s life is the prize. A game only one can win . . .

Stolen kisses. Stolen heart. A deadly shell game of stolen paintings. Madison needs answers. But the dead body she just watched drop isn't talking. Madison was supposed to be there for a modeling gig, not to hit a fine art collection. But snuggling with Xander in the dark was the perfect distraction, and now she's involved. What is he hiding? Soon shrouded information and sealed allegations reveal a piece of Xander's tangled past. The news is bad, and quickly turns to a chase for a valued art piece. The show must go on, but anonymous text messages are saying one murder down... and one to go. A humorous mystery laced with romantic comedy. What readers are saying "I just found myself hanging on for the ride!" - Chloegirl "I stayed up way too long finishing this tonight. Totally worth it!" - kdinnc "Wow--the story jumps right into the action and humor, and keeps it going throughout the entire book." - Diane Garland "You'll love this book if you like zany mysteries with a romantic zip. I did!" - ReaderMom "By the end of this book you will have screamed, laughed, cried and been thoroughly entertained." - Dawn M. "I didn't guess who the villain was until Madison figured it out - WOW...I'm looking forward to the next installment!" - Ginger Oliver