Books published by Wild Rose Press

The last thing Paxton Walsh expects is to be kidnapped by an old flame moments before she is to be married to another man. The last thing Hunter Reese wants is to find himself back at the side of the woman who tossed him and his love away. Hunter and Paxton loved and lost years ago. Now on a run for her life, is there a chance they can rekindle what they once knew and forgive what came between them as he struggles to keep them both alive?

Truly Madly Someone is trying to frame Isabelle Connelly for murder--or has the insanity in her family finally claimed her, and she's guilty after all? End of Lonely Street 1957: Toby Lawson sets aside her dream of becoming a teacher to return home to care for her alcoholic mother--she only wishes she could set aside the shame and pain of finding her mother kissing the boy she loved back in high school. Thicker Than Water When Julia Bennett returns to her home town for the funeral of a high school friend, she fears the sheriff--her first and only love--will uncover the secret her group of friends shared...a secret that might be a motive for murder. The Twelfth Day Fifteen years ago, Sabrina Spencer barely escaped a serial killer who slaughtered her entire family. Now, twelve days before Christmas, she begins receiving macabre gifts alluding to the murders. Is there a copycat on the loose, or has the killer returned? Caster's Unfriendly Ghost Rees Caster's zealously guarded bachelorhood is endangered by a pesky ghost who insists Rees woo the ghost's widow to keep her from the clutches of a fortune hunting suitor.

Jan Simmons never expected trouble to move into her quiet Charming Way cul-de-sac. Nor did she expect her husband Jeff's weakness for fast money to drag their once happy family into danger. When her husband turns to crime, Jan, a people-pleaser with little self-worth, must release the death grip she has on her failing marriage for the sake of her children and draw on her inner strength. As Jan fights to free her family from a web of lies and deceit she also battles to save herself.

A woman's mangled body found on the shoulder of a highway bypass near the small town of Astrick, Oklahoma, is mistakenly identified as 28-year-old Memory Smith. The town is aghast. Was Astrick's favorite daughter murdered or the victim of a grisly hit-and-run? Baffled by the initial reports, Astrick's Assistant District Attorney and Memory's former bad boy classmate, David (Mac) McCann, knows exactly where Memory is, and it's not lying dead beside a highway. While investigating the wild rumor of her death, and several subsequent foiled assaults on Memory, Mac and Memory stumble onto clues from another long-ago questionable death. Can they be connected to the mysterious woman on the highway? Better yet, can Astrick's former hellion and the town's sainted miracle child find true love amid the chaos and confusion of a bumbling kidnapper and a town where everybody lies?

Jenna's cold feet at her impending nuptials are only part of the problem. Ignoring all warnings about interfering with the living world, Jenna resumes her work with victims of abuse. If she can't convince the World Council of Keepers that killing a young man was an accident, she could end up deader than dead. With the help of Deadheads old and new, a plan is hatched to defend her actions. Will Jenna survive and marry Marvin, or will the council halt her deader in her tracks?

Corinne Ritter's life changes drastically after she loses her husband twice in the same night. Several months later, the Texas native is en route to a family gathering early on Christmas Eve when an emergency shopping trip lands her in the middle of a robbery turned hostage situation. As circumstances deteriorate, she receives a shred of hope in the faceless presence of the 911 dispatcher she only "knows" by the soothing sound of his voice. Luke Oliver is counting down to the end of his dispatch shift, anxious to begin his chillaxing tropical vacation. When a frantic caller asks for him, he has no idea it's the faceless Cori he's assisted on two prior occasions. He remains with her throughout the crisis, becoming her calming influence throughout the storm. But will Luke be able to walk away when the time comes, or will this single 911 call change his life forever?

Julie Hall thinks the hardest part of single motherhood is sleep deprivation and the constant search for dropped pacifiers, until her four-month old baby transforms into a wolf pup. How could Carson be a Werewolf? He hadn't been bitten. Not by a Werewolf, not by a dog, heck, not by a mosquito. Julie sets out to find Carson's father and demand some answers. Instead, she discovers a Werewolf pack haunted by a grisly string of murders-and soon realizes she and her baby are the next targets.

She was free! For the first time in her adult life, romance novelist Shay Carpenter has no responsibilities to hold her down. Now all she wants to do is to enjoy a new life and pursue her writing in the quaint little town of Ugly Creek. But things are never that easy. Not only does Shay have to deal with her shapeshifting cousin who's a little clueless about functioning in a human world, there's Ace Ellison, a sexy local photographer and dog rescuer she can't get out of her head. Despite their mutual attraction, she and Ace seem to clash over everything, especially if it concerns animals. Disagreements, dognapping, digital theft, and desire... Can Shay and Ace resolve their issues to help the special little town they both adore? Or will Ugly Creek and their budding love both end up going to the dogs?

When the body of Travis Lambert, senior meteorologist, is found buried in a shallow grave next to the house of Stormy McCloud, junior meteorologist, things look bad. The station hires Chance Malone to investigate the murder, but her situation doesn't improve. Malone is attractive, charming, and funny, all qualities that her past experience with men has led her to avoid. It doesn't help that Stormy has little interest in religion, while Malone is the unusual detective that keeps a Bible in his desk drawer instead of a bottle of scotch. When Stormy's estranged mother appears on the scene, things become even more complicated. As they discover more about the dark secrets of Travis's life, Stormy is forced to reconsider her view of men, her mother, and her future.

Beth and Donovan have come a long way from Hurricane Sabrina and the San Francisco earthquake. Now they are approaching their wedding day and anxiously waiting to promise each other a lifetime of love. The journey down the aisle isn't smooth, though, as they receive threats from the followers of the notorious criminal, Jackson Storm. They think they'll be safe in Hawaii, but distance can't stop these killers. Not even a tsunami can. This monstrous wave is the most devastating disaster Beth has ever faced. It leaves her beaten, frightened. Is she a widow on her honeymoon? As she struggles to hold herself together and find Donovan, she's kidnapped by Jackson's men. Fearing her dead, Donovan searches the rubble and shelters with no luck. The thought of her being swept out to sea is almost too much for him to bear, but the reality is much worse. She's being used as bait to get him to fall into a deadly trap. If they live through this disaster, they may never be the same again.

College student Claire Matthews has panty-melting fantasies about her roommates but can't imagine choosing just one. But when her rapist is released from prison, she knows it's time to disappear-again. First, she needs a memory of the delicious duo to take with her. Firefighter Sean Dalton is mind-blown when Claire suggests a threesome. Watching her kiss his friend under the mistletoe is a turn-on. Being asked to share is like gasoline on the spark of desire. He's shared a woman before, but he's been crushing on his sweet and sexy roomie since she moved in. He's not about to say no. Chicago police officer Max Devon isn't new to the ménage scene, but he knows Sean has a thing for Claire and he won't be the third wheel again. Been there, done that, has the scars to prove it. Still, he's not immune to Claire's charms. He'll play her game, but only if he's in charge. Then he'll know when it's time to withdraw from the relationship. A night of blazing passion leads to more than one discovery. Sean is caught off guard by his feelings for Max, Max struggles to keep his distance from both his roommates, and Claire must make a choice-flee or stay. Trusting these two strong men with her heart and her life means endangering them and giving in to the belief she is theirs to protect.

Sara Goode is leading an exciting life in New York until her radio talk show is cancelled. She heeds the advice of a homeless woman-who insists she speaks with angels-and returns to Bland, Virginia for Thanksgiving. But not everyone in the small town is happy to see her. Sara learns there is more to forgiveness than just receiving, but granting it as well. It doesn't hurt that she's falling for the town's most eligible bachelor, Luke Sterling, the handsome minister of her family's church. Luke has his own connection to NYC. He also has rejection angst since going from "college football field hero" to "has been" overnight. Can they face their fears and embrace love? Manhattan's bright lights still call to Sara, and Luke's fears of being rebuffed may just be too deep to overcome.

When Detectives Matt Conley and Danny Angelo are called to the site of a grisly murder in a forest north of Boston, they begin a journey that will span New England - and challenge their beliefs about reality and the supernatural. Gypsies in a nearby campground lead Angelo to accuse knife-thrower Luca Starbird of the crime, while Conley's in no shape to judge. His wife is dying, and Luca's sister Gina bears an uncanny resemblance to the vibrant woman Lisa once was. The two could be twins. Luca escapes custody, and Conley and Angelo give chase. Another horrific murder raises the stakes. Tragedy strikes in the White Mountains and Conley snaps. He goes into hiding with the Gypsies on the Maine seacoast, pursuing a mission of justice and redemption only he can unravel or understand. Does Conley truly believe Luca is innocent? Or has he fallen under the spell of an enchanting Gypsy?

Transplanted California girl, Melanie Sullivan, vows to stay in Oregon until she nails the killer of her best friend, Dani. Mel's ability to search a soul for innocence or guilt is a big plus. Her love for Billy the Kid, former Marine and now a detective with the 3 Peaks police department is also a factor in her decision. She's not quite sure what's going on with Billy. Has the PTSD from his Middle East deployments returned? When a hate crime is committed in 3 Peaks, Mel is recruited by sexy Homeland Security agent, Mick, who requires her soul-reading ability. Mick doesn't hide his feelings. He's more than eager to step in if Billy steps out, a complication Mel doesn't need or want. As she goes undercover, Mel embarks on a dangerous journey, aided by her Uncle Paco and devoted friends. Along the way, she learns a valuable lesson about the power of forgiveness.

Justine Montgomery, daughter of a divorced beauty queen and TV magnate, is a tabloid disaster after her infamous sex tape. She's so desperate to help save her family's home she turns to her deal-making dad. Can she prove to him she's cut out for a career in television or will she lose it all? Sawyer has his own past and a successful career is his only goal. Seeing Justine fail would mean the promotion of a lifetime, but things get complicated when he develops feelings for her. Suddenly, the lines between work, life, sex, and love are blurry. They will have to overcome the bitterness of a rejected ex, the controlling actions of her father, and the half-truths they're telling one another to forge a lasting partnership both on the job and off the clock.

When Liv Gunderson, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, discovers a listening device planted in her high-tech company she knows she could lose everything she's worked for. As the FBI crawls over her top secret facility like a hoard of roaches, her almost-ex shows up. All she needs is that lying, cheating ...sigh...hunk of a man to further complicate her life. He'd been a fool to walk away. Mike had never cheated on Liv, but couldn't convince her of that. Detective Mike Gunderson bitterly regrets leaving his family for training at Quantico instead of working out their marital issues. He's home now, and no matter what it takes, he's determined to regain her trust. But how can Liv and Mike rebuild their hot yet troubled marriage and survive, when threatened by saboteurs, terrorists and an old ex-con plotting vengeance?

Natalie Duncan is caught off guard and on the road over the Christmas holiday by a blinding snowstorm. In an act of desperation, she picks up a hitchhiker along the mountain pass. When night closes in and the storm worsens, they take refuge in an abandoned cabin to wait out the blizzard. Russ Crew is instantly attracted to Natalie, but the gold band on her finger stops him from pursuing her. Natalie, a widow, is also drawn to him except the difference in their ages convinces her that he's a nice guy simply being polite. Due in part to their desperate situation they form an emotional bond that soon turns physical. But once the snow melts, can they make a relationship work in the world outside their ramshackle cabin?

Lia must stop the elemental prince at all costs. Prince Destin is searching for the Vessel of Power, an object containing the might of the gods. His soulless father will use it to destroy their world, starting with her family. Lia will do whatever it takes to protect the Vessel, except she can't seem to end this magnetic prince of fire. Destin won't let anything stand in his way, even a gorgeous changeling with mayhem on her mind. He's determined to prove his worth as son and heir by retrieving the Vessel for his father. Lia challenges him at every turn, but he burns whenever he's near this tantalizing changeling. Torn between loyalty to family and desire for one another, Destin and Lia struggle to find the right path. Can they save their world and each other? Will finding the Vessel bind them together or drive them apart forever?