Bøger af Kathy Ivan

What do you do when you find out the couple you admire most never had a "real" wedding? Why you plan a surprise vow renewal celebration, that's what. Keeping the party secret from Douglas and Ms. Patti isn't easy, but things go exactly to plan. Right up to the day before the big event, when Ms. Patti suddenly goes missing and derails the carefully crafted surprise. The entire Boudreau clan joins in the search for their beloved matriarch, but as the minutes pass worry begins to creep in. Will they find the mother everybody loves or has something nefarious happened to Shiloh Springs favorite mom? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author The Texas Boudreau Brotherhood is a ragtag band of foster brothers who will face down any threat or danger to protect their family and the women they love. After all, every Boudreau knows it takes more than blood ties or shared DNA to forge a family. Set in the small Texas town of Shiloh Springs, this page-turning romantic suspense series will win your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

When an old danger surfaces, everything in Sheri Vernon's life turns upside down. She doesn't know who she can trust-except former fiancé, Nate Blackwell, the man whose heart she broke when she walked away.A key member of Carpenter Security's elite team, Nate Blackwell loves his new home in New Orleans, but his ex is the last person he expects to find on his doorstep needing help. Seeing her again stirs up feelings he thought long buried, but he can't turn his back on her. Embers of passion reignite and fuel the flames of obsession in a madman. Can Nate keep the woman he still loves safe, or lose her forever to another's twisted desires?

With his cover blown to hell after a media frenzy in New Orleans, all DEA agent Carlo Marucci wants is a week of rest and relaxation. Add in a Bed and Breakfast in Key West and a beautiful woman, and he thinks he's hit the perfect trifecta. Macie Branson has come to Key West to reconnect with her family after her sister's messy divorce. Cavorting with a tall, dark and sexy stranger isn't part of her plans. Until she meets Carlo. The chemistry burns fast and furious between them, but when Macie's nephews vanish, evidence connects the boys' disappearance back to New Orleans and the newest party drug flooding its streets. It's a race against the clock as Carlo and Macie search for the missing boys. Will they find her nephews before time runs out?

After riding herd on the testosterone-filled agents at Carpenter Security, Stephanie Barnes has earned a little R & R. Too bad her luxurious Costa Rican holiday gets turned upside down when armed mercenaries overrun the villa where she's staying. Taken hostage, she's forced to use her wits to keep the others calm and the situation from spiraling out of control. Etienne Boudreau is counting the hours until the end of his mandated time off until he can see Stephanie again. All it takes is one harried S.O.S. message from his brother to catapult him into action. His goal: Save the one woman he's loved from the moment he saw her. Etienne scrambles to assemble a team for the most important rescue mission of his life. Deep in the Costa Rican jungle secrets, deception, and hidden threats are uncovered. Desire heats up as Etienne and Stephanie struggle to find their way out of danger while their forbidden attraction can no longer be hidden. Can they thwart an egotistical madman hellbent on revenge, or will time run out?

Welcome to Destiny's Desire Lodge, where The Fates can manipulate the threads of life at their whim and the Fate-Keeper battles to unite the predestined souls of true love.Firefighter Jake Stone lost the love of his life when his high school sweetheart disappeared. The arrival of a mysterious letter promising answers draws Jake to Destiny's Desire. Cassie Daniels has been running for seven long years. At Destiny's Desire she might finally have a chance for a happy future, if she can face the evil from her past.When Fate and Destiny collide . . . can Love survive?

On the trail of a suspected serial killer, FBI agent Brian McKenna finds himself back in Shiloh Springs with the Boudreau clan. All Harper Westbrook wants is to leave her boring job and follow her dream. That is until a charming stranger shakes up her whole world. With the body count growing, can Brian uncover the truth, or will the woman who fascinates him take the fall for the real killer? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author

In the ER after being shot, Camilla Stewart can't remember what happened. When Heath Boudreau hears the woman he cares about is injured, he drops everything and rushes to her side. As the threats to Camilla escalate, they have to stick together. Camilla's missing memories hold the key, but can they stay one step ahead of a killer determined to see her dead? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author

When Sheriff Rafe Boudreau catches Tessa Maxwell climbing through the window of a house where she doesn't belong, the crime rate isn't the only thing that spikes. Turns out, trouble has followed the small-town schoolteacher to Shiloh Springs, and Rafe and the rest of the Boudreau clan must step in to keep her safe. Can they decipher the clues and end the danger Tessa faces before time runs out? "Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author"In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author

Opening a small town bakery, Jill Monroe feels Lady Luck is finally smiling on her. She's got everything she ever dreamed of, except the cowboy who won her heart. A new story has investigative reporter Lucas Boudreau stretched thin. Being home near his childhood sweetheart isn't helping. When unwanted attention escalate to threats, can Lucas gamble with his heart and still protect the woman he's always loved? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling AuthorKathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author

Recovering from a horrific ordeal that nearly ended her life, Savannah Sloane feels she's finally moving forward with her life. But when reminders of the nightmare she survived begin arriving, her worst fears come crashing back, and the only person she trusts to help her is Stefan Carlisle. Haunted by memories of the woman he helped rescued, computer expert Stefan Carlisle drops everything when Savannah calls. Rushing to San Diego, he's intent on eliminating any threat to the woman he's been unable to forget. To win a twisted game of cat and mouse, Stefan must use every computer skill he possesses, along with Savannah's Navy SEAL friends, to mount a rescue. He'll do whatever it takes to keep her out of the hands of a madman. But will it be enough to save Savannah, or will she be lost forever to a madman bent on revenge?

Scared and on the run, Maggie Callahan doesn't know who to trust. Something's wrong at the pharmaceutical company where she works, and patients are turning up dead. Out of options, she seeks out the one person she knows won't let her down-Gunner Everett.Snatched from the airport, Gunner Everett has no idea why anyone would interrogate him about a woman he hasn't seen in nearly ten years. Left with more questions than answers, he realizes there's only one person who can tell him what he needs to know-the woman he'd left behind. As each new piece of the puzzle falls into place, Maggie and Gunner race to find the answers. Can they unravel the mystery, or will they become the latest casualties to greed and corruption?

Nothing says nice to meet you like a loaded shotgun. A notorious drug cartel is using Maggie White's property as a shortcut to transport heroin across Texas. It's up to undercover DEA agent Ridge Boudreau to stop the deadly shipment, and determine if the shotgun-wielding beauty is as innocent as his heart wants to believe or neck deep in a pack of lies."In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling AuthorKathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author

While local Fire Chief Brody Boudreau has his hands full with a series of suspected arsons plaguing his small town of Shiloh Springs, he finds it impossible to stop thinking about its newest resident. When Beth Stewart's ex-husband escapes from behind bars and threatens her and her young daughter, can Brody protect the woman he's come to love, or will he lose his chance at happiness before it even begins? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author"Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author

Jennifer "Jinx" Marucci witnesses her brother's shooting. The leader of New Orleans' Russian mob thinks her brother, Carlo, passed something valuable into her keeping-and demands its return. Every instinct tells her to trust no one, but what choice does she have except to turn to the police? Detective Remy Lamoreaux can't believe his luck when Jinx walks through the doors of the New Orleans Police Department. He's tried for years to bring down Vladimir Dubshenko. Fate has finally handed him the opportunity to go head-to-head with the vicious mobster and lock him up for good before Jinx becomes one more casualty in Dubshenko's lust for power. Intrigue, kidnapping and danger combine to keep Remy and Jinx constantly on the move. One thing is certain-if they stop running, they die.

When New Orleans police declare private investigator Max Lamoreaux's missing godson a runaway, he reaches out to former flame Theresa Crawford for help. Her specialized skills have proven key to unlocking past investigations. Time hasn't diminished their powerful chemistry, but Theresa's secrets drove them apart once before. As they work together, will shadows from her past destroy their last chance at happiness? NOTE: This book was previously published. It has been re-edited and additional content added. "Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author"Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author"This is the first I have read from Kathy Ivan and it won't be the last." Night Owl Reviews"I highly recommend Desperate Choices. Readers can't go wrong here!" Melissa, Joyfully Reviewed"I loved how the author wove a very intricate storyline with plenty of intriguing details that led to the final reveal..." Night Owl Reviews

"Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one!" Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author When someone in New Orleans has a problem, Gator Boudreau is Mister Fix-It. Discovering an elderly neighbor has been swindled by a con artist, there's no question he'll deal with the situation. Only this time, he needs a little help from the missus. Wilhelmina McDaniels is pretty sure Gator Boudreau has a few screws loose when he approaches her with a proposal-play his wife while they work a case. Going undercover as Santa and Mrs. Claus at the local Santa's Village gives them the perfect opportunity to hunt the bad guy. Catching the conman might be a bit more complicated than they anticipate, since everybody at the local Santa's Village wears holiday costumes. As they work to uncover the confidence scheme, can they figure out the bad guy's next move, while finding a little holiday magic of their own?

GAMBLING ON LOVE CAN BE DEADLY Injured while helping capture a notorious serial killer, all New Orleans firefighter Connor Scott wants is to visit his grandmother in Florida for a few days of rest, relaxation and recovery. The last thing he expects is to be stuck on a bus loaded with senior citizens-and his ex-wife.Alyssa Scott thought she'd left the baggage of her old life far behind when she moved to Florida. Instead she's chaperoning the senior group and dealing with the one person she never expected to see-her ex-husband. Sparks fly and passions reawaken. Neither Connor nor Alyssa can deny the feelings they still hold for each other. But a sinister threat from Connor's past thrusts them into a perilous game of cat-and-mouse to stop a ruthless killer before time runs out. Will Connor gamble everything to save the woman he loves?

A firefighter in Denver, Ryan Jackson still grieves the loss of his brother who died almost two years earlier on Christmas Eve. He thought he'd gotten past the loss until he began having dreams about his dead brother. In the dreams his brother asks him for something-impossible. Ryan's wife, Rose, knows something's wrong. For the last several months Ryan's grown more withdrawn and distant. She loves him and knows he loves her, but doubts begin to creep in. She's determined to find out why her husband is withdrawing from her and win him back-no matter the cost. An early Christmas gift, an unexpected trip and haunting dreams. Can the love shared between Ryan and Rose overcome grief and guilt and lend a little magic for a second chance at happiness?

Tasked with locating a missing government witness, FBI agent Antonio Boudreau jumps at the chance to work closer to his home town of Shiloh Springs, Texas. Ever since somebody tried to kill her while under the feds protection, Serena Snowden's been on the lam. Serena holds the key to defeating a homegrown terrorist, but can Antonio keep her alive long enough to use it? "Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author"In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author

"Kathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker - New York Times Bestselling Author Second-in-command at Carpenter Security, the last thing Jean-Luc Boudreau needs is another person demanding his time and attention. But when a gorgeous, funny, and captivating blonde lands on his doorstep with devastating news, he can't resist dropping everything, and following where she leads. Mackenzie Andrews will do anything for her best friend, Lexie. Even if it means tracking down the one man Lexie swears can uncover who's trying to kill her. Toss in the fact he's tall, dark, and delicious, and she has a hard time keeping her hands to herself. Plunged into a whirlwind of deception, betrayal, and family secrets, can Jean-Luc and Mackenzie uncover the truth before somebody else becomes the next victim of a ruthless killer?

Renee O'Malley has gotten very good at using assumed names, living on the run, and hiding from people who want her dead. When Shiloh Boudreau drops everything to follow a lead on the missing woman, he runs into one itty-bitty problem-she refuses to stay found. With her past rapidly closing in, can Shiloh keep her safe without losing his heart?"In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling AuthorKathy Ivan's books are addictive, you can't read just one." Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author

A quest for justice...After a devastating betrayal, ex-DEA agent Samuel "The Ghost" Carpenter devotes his life to searching for the person who cost him not only his job but nearly his life. When he discovers a link between the man he's hunting and a beautiful executive assistant, he realizes the path to his target is seduction-a task he's all too eager to undertake, since he can't seem to resist the alluring beauty. ...turns into a dangerous seduction. Andrea Kirkland can't fathom the sudden interest rich and powerful Samuel Carpenter's showing, but she's not stupid. He's got a deeply-hidden agenda and she's a means to an end. Except, she has secrets of her own, and despite their instantaneous chemistry, she's not above using Carpenter to further her own vendetta. On a whirlwind journey from Dallas to New Orleans, passion explodes between them. But when a murderer strikes, Carpenter must choose between his mission of vengeance or face losing the woman he loves to a vindictive madman hellbent on revenge.

It's party time in Las Vegas when four former college roommates and best friends converge on Sin City. Add in a crazy drunken bet about finding the "one that got away" to see if there's a spark still burning after all these years-how bad could it be? That's what Charlotte "Charlie" King thinks after agreeing to the foolish bet. Her friends convince her to reconnect with the one man she's been unable to forget. Only there's a catch-he's the older brother of her former fiance.Rodeo star Jared Drake is in Las Vegas for the Grand National finals. He's shocked to see Charlie at the arena. The split between her and his brother wasn't pretty. Plus, he feels partly responsible for their breakup, since the chemistry between him and Charlie was off the charts from the moment they met. Misunderstandings and lies kept them apart four years ago. Can they find a way past all their obstacles and take a chance on finding a path to happily ever after or will the lies from the past drive them apart forever?

Tate Montgomery's going to be country music's newest sensation. He'll have it all-wealth, fame, popularity, and any woman he wants-so why is he sitting alone in a Las Vegas bar wondering if he's made the biggest mistake of his life? Until he meets her. Movie star and queen of romantic comedy, Missy Bannister is angry as hell. Betrayed by her co-star boyfriend, her only plan is to head to the hotel bar and dull her emotions in the bottom of bottle. Until she meets him.One Night. No guilt. No expectations. Only pleasure. But what happens if one night isn't enough?