As head of the Border Patrol's Paranormal Operations Unit, Clay Chiles has found a place where he can function and a surrogate family to replace the one he never truly had. He keeps hidden a lot of secrets, and both fears and longs for the day he may be able to take that one long step out of solitude and darkness into love and light.Before he can do that, however, he has to face some surprising facts about himself and deal with some horrific enemies. Although not a weak man, he'll ...

As he struggles to get back on his feet after the horrors of service as a medic in the Middle East war, Roy Dunham tends bar in a quiet club. The sudden entrance of K-9 Officer Samson, a Belgian Malinois, and his handsome "human" partner Craig Rommel startles Roy, and the cop's attitude puts him off.Roy's opinion soon changes, however, after Sam and Craig save him from drug-driven violence. He returns the favor by tending their gunshot wounds, and before long, Roy finds himself hop...

Driz aspires to be a great mage but he's done poorly the last few years of his schooling and cannot enter the mage university. Instead he seeks a mentor in the remnants of the once-great magical race of Melcovia, now mostly driven into hiding by the brutal government of dictator Congerson.Cory has hidden out in a remote estate in the foothills of the great mountains and sorely misses contact with others of his kind. When he hears a telepathic call from a youth seeking a mentor and ...

Scarred by an abusive stepfather who destroyed his confidence and faith, Rob is adrift. Trying to live on the street, he falls under the domination of an older man who is only marginally kinder to him. This man, self-proclaimed leader of a Wiccan coven, is very arrogant and self-centered. Through this association, though, Rob obtains a job in a book store. He also serves as an assistant to Daniel in rites and ceremonies, albeit living in fear of making mistakes. At a sabbat gathering, he m...

Gently reared Martin finds himself adrift without means when his uncle goes bankrupt with gambling debts. He seeks a livelihood as tutor to the young children of an earl on a remote Welsh estate. Arriving on a dark and stormy night that sets the tone for his whole adventure, he falls into intrigue, mystery, and powerful new loves -- for the three traumatized children and their enigmatic guardian.Dylan has been called back from service in South Africa when his elder brother supposed...

Although veterinary technician Carlton is violently allergic to cats, he loves them with an undying passion, enough to tolerate miserable symptoms to keep working with the felines in the San Maribal Zoo. The cheetahs especially fascinate him. Then he meets a mysterious stranger who is evasive about why he's in the zoo -- nude and after hours! This man tells Carl there's a cat inside him wanting to get out. That sounds really crazy, and the suggested way to make it happen even crazier ... b...

Juan is on the run for his life when he stumbles across an abandoned Chihuahua pup. What better companion for his flight and then mascot for his initial foray into free enterprise in his new home? But dangerous enemies are determined to track him down. It takes a strong friend to help him survive.Troy grew up in poverty and has clawed his way to success. Until he builds a foolproof security, he hasn't got time for relationships, or so he tells himself. Then an amazing little dog an...

Burdened by failing to meet her ambitious father's standards, Andrea "Andy" Hollis spites him by enlisting in the army. Her excellent record soon earns her admission to officer candidate school. But when she becomes Executive Officer, she misses being out in the field actively involved in the mission. Her new superior is very casual, easy going, and extremely attractive. Andy is horrified when she develops a huge crush on him.Newly stateside after a tour in Korea, Cory Costain hope...

Solitary rancher Damon Carhart expects to spend the rest of his life alone. Then an injury to a beloved stock dog sends him to the nearest veterinary clinic for help. His crusty old veterinarian friend is away and in his place is a young doctor in whom Damon initially has no faith. Once he entrusts his canine friend to Eric Vann's care, everything begins to change. And once desire gets a bite on him, what can he do but go along for the wild ride?Eric Vann has loved animals all his ...

Mal has not had an easy life. He's struggled to overcome a lot of roadblocks and hardships as he built himself a life as a mechanic, despite a serious handicap. He's admired rancher Dan from afar but never dreamed events would play out to land him in the amazing spot of being able to do a real service for his secret hero. Can he maintain his cool and a safe distance when they're sharing a house and working to resolve a dangerous mystery?Dan says he does not have employees but frien...

This box set contains six of Deirdre O'Dare's best-selling MM cowboy romances. Cowboys always rise to meet any challenge they confront. It can be new connections that hazard a long friendship, overcoming the prejudice prevalent in middle America three quarters of a century ago or adjusting to a completely foreign environment and winning a place in that world. Love and cowboys will always "get 'er done."Contains the stories:The Wild Bunch: Stace: A guest ran...

Spark, Stace, and Casa have been best buddies since their high school rodeo days. Now they work for a very special guest ranch that caters to gay men who need a break and escape from their high stress fast lane lives. Rainbow Ranch has a reputation for providing precisely the Wild West adventures each guest needs and desires with the cowboys of their hottest dreams.Casa is worried when he sees Stace and Spark have found special partners in guests who've visited the ranch the past f...