Bøger af Katie Reus

She's a grumpy security expert...Reese doesn't do relationships. Especially not with tall, sexy men with golden retriever energy. Nope, she prefers her men brooding and silent-with no strings attached. So when she hooks up with her gorgeous coworker after their friends' wedding, she does what any sane woman would do. She runs.He's a sunshine badass...Unfortunately for her, they've got to go undercover at a couples' retreat which means one room, one bed, and a simmering heat neither of them can deny. Constantine-aka Cash to his friends-has been burned before because of his wealth. But Reese wants nothing to do with his money, which only intrigues him even more. Now that they're sharing a room, his hot-and-cold vixen isn't getting away from him again. But he's got to keep them alive long enough to show that what they shared is more than a one-time thing. Something that proves more difficult when people around them start dying.

Getting too close could end their friendship...Good old-fashioned heartbreak sent Grace running to Las Vegas for a new start. There, she has the support of a college buddy and her social group, which includes Logan...funny, sexy, protective Logan MacNeil. They've become close friends, but that's all Grace is willing to offer. Logan's a known player, and Grace has been hurt enough for one lifetime, thanks. Getting left at the altar will do that to a woman.Being apart could end their lives...Logan's reputation is more than a little exaggerated, and he's never cared. Until Grace. She's worth risking his heart again, if he can convince the brave, independent woman he's not the playboy he seems. Right now she needs a friend...and a protector. Someone has already targeted them both-twice. Logan suspects he gained an enemy for his part in his boss's recent failed business deal. But until he's sure, he's keeping Grace close. Achingly, torturously close... And when things turn deadly, he'll lay everything on the line to make her his.

A cold-blooded killer wants her dead.After her friend is murdered right before her eyes, Taylor uses her wits to escape with just a bullet wound, thankful to be alive. But now the killer isn't the only one after her-the cops are, too, and Taylor's not sure she can trust them-or anybody else in her life in California. She decides to turn to her old friend in Vegas, racing there with just the clothes on her back, only to arrive and realize he's off on his honeymoon. Desperate, she breaks in and crashes. A former Marine is determined to protect her.When former Marine Roman MacNeil finds a gorgeous stranger unconscious and bleeding in his friend's shower, his first thought is to help her . . . until she tries to knock him out with a vodka bottle. Lucky for Taylor, Roman isn't a man who goes down easily. When he realizes the trouble she's in, he's determined to protect her-whatever it takes. As they're thrust into a deadly situation they discover an attraction they never bargained for. But a determined killer is closing in, and time may be running out.

A woman on the run...Angel has been on her own for two years, moving from place to place to outrun her past. With no family and few friends to lean on, she's managed to keep her secrets and stay safe. But when her past suddenly catches up to her, she has a choice to make. Run or stay and claim her life once more.He'll stop at nothing to protect her...Vadim has never let anyone close to him-until Angel. From the first time he met her, everything changed. As a private consultant for Wyatt Christiansen, he's good with computers and he's got connections to unearth people's deepest, darkest secrets. When Angel's life is threatened Vadim steps in and uses all his resources to end the threat once and for all. As the danger closes in, he lies to her in an effort to protect her, not realizing that even once the threat is eliminated, he might lose her anyway.

He's convinced that his love can save her.Jay Wentworth's world is utterly shattered by a short and succinct Dear John letter. Ellie is his everything-lover, soul mate, best friend. The woman who's seen him at his worst, and the one he plans to marry. He'll do anything to make her happy...except let her go. With determination on his side, and a little help from Ellie's billionaire boss, he'll protect the woman meant to be his. Despite having no clue what he's up against.She knows her love might kill him.Ellie was foolish to ever believe she could outrun her past and live happily ever after with Jay. Leaving will ravage her heart, but she'll endure the pain if it means protecting him from a threat that's finally found her. However, Jay refuses to give up on them, and the closer he gets to discovering the truth about her previous life, the deeper the danger becomes.Jay will move heaven and earth to save his woman, but if she can't trust him...can't trust what they have together...their future is over before it can even begin.Author note: each book in this series may be read as a stand-alone, complete with HEA and no cliffhangers.

He's dangerous, sexy, and everything she wants...Sierra hit it off with Hayden from the moment they met. The dangerously sexy, tattooed ex-SEAL is one of the best friends she's ever had-and the main star in her wildest fantasies. But he doesn't see her that way. And she'd die of embarrassment if he found out she was still a virgin.And he's about to make his claim...Hayden's struggled to keep his attraction to the beautiful, dark haired casino chef a secret. He's not good enough for her. But when an attacker targets Sierra, Hayden's protective instincts go into overdrive. With the attraction between them burning out of control, he'll do whatever it takes to protect her and convince her they're meant to be together.

She's the one who got away... They grew up together, dated for years-but when Jesse Lennox had a chance at a college scholarship and a new life, Hailey abruptly ended things. She wanted him to have the life he deserved, and with her track record knew she'd just bring him down. Now they're both grown and she runs the new division of Redemption Harbor Consulting, heading up their security division. But her past is about to collide with her present in a big way, and she can't outrun her demons any longer. This time, he's playing for keeps... Years ago Hailey joined the military and ruthlessly cut all her foster siblings out her life. Now that one of them is in danger she's back-and Jesse isn't letting her push him away ever again. One of their own has been kidnapped and with the clock ticking, they have no choice but to work together to find him before it's too late. But the threat is much worse than they imagined. It will take all their combined skills-and breaking through Hailey's walls- to unravel the clues in time to save him. BOOK 1 in all the all-new Redemption Harbor Security series, (spinoff to the USA Today bestselling Redemption Harbor series.)

Losing her was the hardest thing he'd ever endured...Warrior shifter Aiden's investigation of the trafficking of vampire blood leads to a startling discovery: the beautiful vampire bondmate he thought was dead. Decades ago, they'd defied their powerful families to be together-but then Larissa disappeared without a trace. When their mating link broke, it nearly destroyed Aiden. Now she's back with no memory of where she's been. Even more shattering-Larissa claims she has no idea who Aiden is.Now she's back...It's a race against time to bring down an operation more evil than his pack ever suspected, and Aiden finds himself working side by side with a mate who no longer trusts him-and she wants out. But he lost her once, and he won't let her go again. Unfortunately, Larissa's blood is the key to a powerful monster's dangerous plan-and he'll stop at nothing to destroy her, sparking off a war between the supernaturals and humans that no one will win.SECOND EDITION - This updated and revised edition is the author's preferred text.

He's found his mate...As his pack's second-in-command, Liam Armstrong is used to giving orders and his packmates falling in line. Then he meets a feisty human who has no problem telling him no. And oh yeah, she's also his mate.But she's human.Bookshop owner December is no stranger to loss-her younger brother was murdered by a shifter years ago. After resettling in the quiet mountain town of Fontana she's finally made a life for herself, including befriending local shifters. But now she's been targeted by a human hate group, forcing her to turn to a bossy wolf who's convinced they're mates. She thinks the very thought is ridiculous, but if she wants to survive, she'll have to find a way to trust him. Before it's too late for both of them.SECOND EDITION - This updated and revised edition is the author's preferred text.

She left because he couldn't love her the way she needed...Human Kat Saburova had her heart broken by the Shifter Council's ruthless enforcer. So she left and never looked back. A year later, an attack that nearly kills her brings him back into her orbit-but she wants nothing to do with him.Now he'll do anything to save her...Shifter Jayce Kazan has made countless enemies, but for a short time he found peace with a sweet, funny human. Though it tore his heart out, he let her go for her own good. But someone tried to kill her and inadvertently turned her into a shifter. And now that she's in danger, he'll cross every line to save her. Even if that means saving her from herself. As he fights for a second chance, the extremists who almost killed her once are looking to finish the job...SECOND EDITION - This updated and revised edition is the author's preferred text.Author's Note: Mating Instinct was originally published by Berkley and the rights have recently reverted back to me. Since then, I've done some light editing and rewriting. So if the cover looks new but the title feels familiar, that's why!

This alpha shifter is ready to stake his claim...Shifter Nikan Lawless has it bad for Esperanze Cordona, the sweet and curvy female who only views him as a friend. Lately, however, he's started to see sparks of interest. So when he's assigned to act as her bodyguard during a weekend education conference, he knows it's the perfect opportunity to finally get her to see that they'd be perfect for each other-away from the prying eyes of their pack.To put his plan into motion, Nikan cancels one of their hotel rooms. Is it underhanded? Yes. But he's playing for keeps with this female. When a dangerous man from Esperanze's past shows up in need of help, Nikan must shield her from a group of rogue shifters and convince her that they're destined to be mates. Since she's a beta and he's an alpha she's afraid things will never work between them. But he knows they're meant to be together and he'll do what it takes to make her his forever.Length: NOVELLA

She's ready to make her move...Lupine shifter Daphne's recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she's always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she's all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.He's not letting her go this time...Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He's wanted the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won't let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won't hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker's persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.NOVELLA

The first addictive novel in USA Today bestselling author Katie Reus's Moon Shifter series. He ghosted her years ago...Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after half her pack was murdered. As tough as she is, her pack is vulnerable to a devious neighbor who wants their land-and Ana as his own. So when a ghost from her past barrels back into her life promising protection, it's almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before-and reluctantly accept his offer to mate.Now he's back.Connor isn't walking away again. Ana has always been his mate, something his wolf accepted long ago. And the only reason he left before was for her own protection. Whatever it takes, he's determined not to leave her side again-but danger is all around them in the form of a rival pack and a radicalized human element in town who wants to destroy all shifters. If they want a chance at a future-and to survive the deadly threats closing in-they're going to have to learn to trust each other. Unfortunately, the danger is closer than they ever imagined.SECOND EDITION - This updated and revised edition is the author's preferred text.

He walked away once; he won't do it again.Wolf shifter Aldric Kazan is no stranger to pain. Since the loss of his mate a century ago, he won't allow himself to fall for someone again-not even the feisty female who stirs things in him that he thought were gone long ago. But as a supernatural investigator, he's forced to team up with the same woman he vowed to stay away from.She let him in once; she refuses to do it again.Natalia Cordona refuses to back down from any challenge-even if it means joining forces with Aldric, the sexy and brooding man who won't get too close. Locating missing vampires before a volatile war breaks out seems nearly impossible as the duo struggle with their explosive and undeniable attraction. Now it's up to Natalia and Aldric to trust each other to stop an all-out war from breaking out that would destroy the harmony they've all worked so hard for.

They're just friends...Enforcer Erin Flynn has dedicated her life to protecting shifters. But protecting her heart from Noah, the gorgeous wolf who saved her life last year, is more difficult than any mission. Especially since he's determined to break down all her walls. And now that they've been assigned a job together, she's not sure she can hide any longer.But he wants more, including all her secrets...Sent back to his hometown of New Orleans, Noah finds himself entangled in a mystery more sinister than he or Erin could have imagined. As the body count rises, chilling information about Erin's past is revealed. The people who wanted her dead long ago are trying to finish the job-and Noah will destroy anyone who tries. But without Erin's trust, they're both doomed.SECOND EDITION - This updated and revised edition is the author's preferred text.

He thinks he's protecting her...Wolf shifter Teresa is blown away by her packmate Ryan's honesty about his past and his rare empathic powers. She wants him in her bed-and her life. The only problem: Ryan insists they wait, because the last thing he wants is to recreate the hellish family he grew up in. Frustrated, Teresa jumps at the chance to assist a packmate off the ranch-far away from Ryan.Instead, he's pushing her away...On the way, their vehicle is run off the road-and it wasn't an accident. Ryan rushes to Teresa's side, determined to protect her. But there's a dangerous enemy lurking in the shadows, and if Ryan doesn't break out of his old thinking and put his faith in Teresa-and their ability to overcome obstacles together-it will be too late.NOVELLA

It will take a miracle to survive the holidays...After recently losing her parents, packmates and a sister, Noel Cordona isn't even close to being in the holiday spirit. It seems that everyone around her is moving on and happy, but she can't seem to get it together. When an unexpected kiss changes everything she thought she knew about her packmate Nathan O'Neill, she feels alive for the first time in a year. She's too broken for him though. At least that's what she tries to tell them both. But Nathan's been waiting patiently for Noel. He's not going to lose faith now. With a little holiday magic, he can help her overcome the weight of her grief and show her that opening her heart to him is the best Christmas gift he could ever give her.Author note: A Mate for Christmas is not meant to be read as a stand-alone. Set in the Moon Shifter world, this novella features all your favorite characters in a final wrap-up of the Moon Shifter series.

She's going after what's hers. When Lana's mom died, she was heartbroken. And when her mom's business partner stole a priceless family heirloom, she vowed to get it back. The former thief has no problem taking what's hers-except this time she ends up stealing more than she bargained for. Now Lana is in possession of dangerous information, the kind that could get her and anyone she cares about killed. When the man who broke her heart shows up offering to help-a man she thought was dead-she accepts. But only because she needs a trained partner to pull off her next job. And this time she'll protect her heart at all costs. Teague already broke it once. She won't let him in again, no matter how much he tempts her. And it could get her killed. Black Ops agent Teague has been watching Lana from the shadows for months. It killed him to keep his distance but he couldn't let her know he was alive until he was sure it was safe-until his enemies were dead. But now she's in grave danger and she's his to protect, always has been. He never got over Lana; she's in his blood. He's just got to prove she can trust him-and convince her to give him a second chance. But first they'll have to work together to stop a monster-and outrun the people who want them dead.Author note: each book in the series may be read as a complete stand-alone romance.

Tis the season for a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of murder and mayhem! She hates Christmas and everything that goes with it... Explosives expert Elliana hates Christmas-and the only good thing about this holiday season is that her gorgeous neighbor seems allergic to shirts and clothes in general. She knows because she's been watching him for months with her drone. She's never stalked anyone before, but he not only doesn't seem to mind, he puts on nightly strip shows just for her. When she finally works up the courage to talk to him, she stumbles right into a murder-that he's committed. But this holiday is one she'll never forget... According to Theo, the whole murder thing is no big deal-the dead guy needed killing. And while her hot neighbor wants her, protecting her is his main priority. So when she's targeted, this cinnamon roll hitman kidnaps her for her own good. With a deadly threat hunting them and a hot hitman who keeps handcuffing her to him "for her own protection", Elliana is starting to reconsider her grinchy stance on the holidays. And when everything finally comes to a head, the results are bound to be...explosive.

They've been friends since they were kids... Musical superstar Rebel doesn't have many people in her life she trusts. The majority have always wanted something from her; fame, money, influence. She's learned to keep her protective walls high, but it's made having a real life impossible. Then a funeral sends her home and into the arms of her childhood friend who protected her from danger when they were young-the only man she's ever truly wanted. But he's always wanted more than friendship... Billionaire Weston Davis is stunned when Rebel shows up to his aunt's funeral. They've stayed in touch over the years but he always thought she was with someone and out of his league. When he discovers she's single, the billionaire knows it's time to make his move. But danger strikes before he can, and keeping her safe is the only thing that matters. The threat is closer than anyone imagined, and Weston will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who stole his heart so many years ago.

Twenty three years ago, security expert Luke Romanov's childhood playmate disappeared without a trace, leaving behind grieving parents and an identical twin sister. He's never stopped blaming himself. When he finds himself working side by side with a woman identical to his friend, he'll stop at nothing to discover her true identity, even if it means betraying her.What few memories photographer Hope Jennings has of her past aren't pretty. The monsters from her nightmares make it impossible to completely erase her violent history, but she's living her life one day at a time. When a wealthy family hires her for a month down in the Caribbean, she expects to work hard, get the job done, and go home. While there, she finds unexpected passion in the arms of the sexy and dangerous Luke. Unfortunately for her heart, he presents a danger to the safe life she's built for herself. When someone targets her to die, she doesn't know who to trust.

Three sexy heroes willing to fight for the women they love...The Red Stone Security Series Box Set (Volume 2) includes the following three bestselling romantic suspense titles by Katie Reus: Miami, Mistletoe & Murder: Fierce and sexy, former Marine Travis Sanchez has always held himself back from the rest of the world, using his tattoos and piercings as armor. But when the woman he's wanted for months is in danger he steps in to handle it. Unfortunately the threat to Noel is far from over. Can this sexy and mysterious warrior protect Noel, or will he be the one to shatter her heart?His to Protect: No woman ever affected Red Stone Security expert Kell Malone quite like Charlotte Bastien. It's been a year since that intense night they spent together and he still can't get her out of his head. When he discovers she's in Miami-with their three-month-old son-he's stunned. He's also determined to make a life with his son and the stubborn woman who has sworn off love. When she witnesses a murder, Kell steps up to protect her and their son, but winning her love proves to be the hardest mission he's ever undertaken.Breaking Her Rules: Iris Tarango is a small-town girl from the wrong side of the tracks; she's also a decorated former Marine who fought hard to become one of Red Stone Security's most respected agents. But her perfectly ordered life is turned upside down when she's assigned to guard the sexy, dominating tycoon she shares a secret history with.After an attempt on his life, business magnate Wyatt Christiansen calls in major favors to hire Iris as his bodyguard. He knows she's the best, though he has another motive, too. He sees this as his final chance to win her heart. But when danger spins out of control, all Wyatt can think of is getting Iris out of harm's way-even if it means losing her love in the

3 Sexy Brothers, 3 Dangerous Stories...The Red Stone Security Series Box Set (Volume 1) includes the following three best-selling romantic suspense titles by Katie Reus: No One to Trust: Elizabeth Martinez has never been able to turn her back on her brother. When his risky lifestyle finally lands him in harm's way, Elizabeth finds herself dragged into the dangerous underworld and into the path of one of Miami's death-dealing drug lords. Only after her ex-boyfriend saves her does she realize she has no choice but to depend on former Marine Porter Caldwell, the one man she's tried desperately to forget.Danger Next Door: After an explosion leaves former detective Grant Caldwell scarred he tries to hide from the outside world. But when Belle Manikas, his beautiful neighbor, finds herself at the mercy of a violent stalker Grant sees it as his duty to protect her. Even though he knows he'd never have a chance with her-not with his disfigurement-he'll do anything to keep her safe.Fatal Deception: Mara Caldwell is a woman with a dark past. She made a clean break from her old life, never imagining her secrets could come back to haunt her. When an old enemy surfaces and threatens the world she's created for herself Mara is prepared to give up everything, including the husband she loves if it will keep him safe.Harrison knew his wife had secrets when he married her, but when he discovers the truth, it's far worse than he imagined. He's determined to protect her from a deadly enemy who wants to destroy her, but her lack of faith in him infuriates and wounds him. They must work together to keep her safe, but the man they're up against seeks to destroy everything they've built together. Including their lives.Collection: 117,000 w

The Bishop siblings' family is on the verge of collapse as all three find themselves embroiled in danger. Family bonds may keep them alive...but only love can give them something to live for. Read USA Today bestseller BISHOP'S KNIGHT, the first novel in this heart-pounding Endgame trilogy! She needs his help... Thanks to years of government training, Evie Bishop knows how to get into places she doesn't belong-and she's very good at it. But years of doing black ops work burned her out so she returns home-to unexpected chaos. One of her brothers is in a coma and the other is in hiding, wanted for murder. Then a fellow operative from her past shows up shot and bleeding with news that an assassin is gunning for everyone involved with a past op. She's forced to turn to the one man she knows she can trust-the man whose heart she broke. But it will come with a price... When Dylan Blackwood proposed a year ago, Evie turned him down flat and walked out of his life. He's stunned when he finds her on his doorstep covered in someone else's blood, needing his help. He always knew there was more to her than met the eye-that Evie was never simply the pampered society princess she wanted people to believe she was. But he never expected this. If she needs help, he'll give it. Even if he can't forget her betrayal. Even if he isn't sure he can trust her. But his protection will come with a price-her heart. Before they can have a chance at a future, they'll have to work together to take down a faceless enemy who has Evie firmly in his crosshairs. FIRST IN TRILOGYAuthor note: This book can be read as a stand-alone, complete with HEA.

He walked away once... They used to call Evan Bishop the golden boy. He had it all and was about to close the business deal of a lifetime, then marry the woman of his dreams. But everything goes to hell in an instant when someone targets him. Except the bomb meant to kill him fails. He wakes up from a coma to find his face scarred and his brother missing and wanted for murder. Now that he's damaged, he hides away from the world-including the woman he loves. He refuses to be a burden to her, so even though it destroys him, he sets her free. Now he'll do whatever it takes to protect her... Isla MacDonald isn't walking away from Evan just because he's decided to shut her out of his life. He blames himself for the bombing that got her father killed and nearly killed him-but he's wrong. After all attempts to see him fail, with a broken heart she tries to resume her life and take over her father's firm. Though it's not her dream, she wants to honor his legacy. But when someone tries to kill her-twice-she needs a bodyguard. To her surprise Evan steps up and insists on protecting her, putting on a show as the caring fiancé. But he won't let her back into his life or into his heart. To have any chance at a future together, they'll have to resurrect the past and stay alive long enough to expose the man determined to see them both dead. Author note: This book can be read as a stand-alone, complete with HEA.

Read this USA Today bestseller, the final book in the Endgame trilogy where blood is thick, but passion is thicker...He kidnapped a princess to exact revenge. Set up for a crime he didn't commit, Ellis Bishop takes the law into his own hands to exact justice and clear his name. Unfortunately, that means he has to kidnap a crime boss's daughter-a perfect mafia princess, set to become queen of a dirty empire. What he didn't count on was falling for his mortal enemy's daughter. He wasn't supposed to fall for her. Arianna hates the man who kidnapped her, but soon she realizes that things aren't what they seem. Ellis was framed by her stepfather and is trying to clear his name. If she helps him, it means betraying her family. But how can she turn her back on him when he's innocent... when her stepfather turns out to be a monster she never really knew at all?