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In the third romance anthology of The Quill Collective series, 16 celebrated Austenesque authors write the untold histories of Austen’s heroines, brave adventuresses, shy maidens, talkative spinsters, and naughty matrons. Rational Creatures is a collection of humorous, poignant, and engaging short stories set in Georgian England that complement and pay homage to Austen’s great works and great ladies who were, perhaps, the first feminists in an era that was not quite ready for feminism.

Staatsanwältin Kristen Mayhew hat einen Verehrer. Er bezeichnet sich selbst als ihren ergebenen Diener - und schickt ihr regelmäßig Fotos seiner grausam zugerichteten Opfer. Es sind alles Verbrecher, gegen die Kristen vor Gericht keine Verurteilung durchsetzen konnte. Als der selbst ernannte Rächer auch den Sohn eines Mafiapaten auf seine Todesliste setzt, ist Kristen in Gefahr. Denn nun hetzt die Mafia ihre Killer auf sie. Detective Abe Reagan, der in der Mordserie ermittelt, schwört, alles daranzusetzen, die schöne Staatsanwältin zu schützen...

Staatsanwältin Kristen Mayhew hat einen Verehrer. Er bezeichnet sich selbst als ihren ergebenen Diener - und schickt ihr regelmäßig Fotos...

When Clare Thaddeus' sister was abducted, she was five and her family fell apart. Now, twenty-seven years later, there's a chance Lynnie could still be alive! Divorced parents, a rebellious daughter, and a devoted sister find their lives in turmoil once again. This time, will crisis tear them apart or will forgotten love knit them together once more?

April is keeping a secret from Gabe. When April's sister Vanessa was dying, she confessed to April that she'd been unfaithful to Gabe and... the little girl he believes is his daughter isn't his! Once in love with Gabe herself, April is torn by the promise she made her sister to never tell Gabe the truth. But now she's returned to her hometown. Should she be honest with Gabe about his daughter's parentage? Or should she remain silent about everything but her love for him?

Daphne Montgomery, angehende Staatsanwältin, hat gerade ihren ersten Fall vor Gericht ausgefochten. Beim Verlassen des Gerichtsgebäudes wird plötzlich auf sie geschossen. Nur dem beherzten Eingreifen von FBI-Agent Joseph Carter ist es zu verdanken, dass die Attacke unblutig für Daphne endet. Doch leider gibt es schlechte Neuigkeiten: Carter war gerade auf dem Weg zu Daphne, um ihr mitzuteilen, dass ihr Sohn Ford entführt worden ist. Besteht eine Verbindung zwischen den Ereignissen?

Drei Anschläge innerhalb von zwei Tagen: Knapp entgeht die attraktive Polizistin Stevie Mazzetti den tödlichen Schüssen. Glück oder Zufall? Als auch ihre siebenjährige Tochter ins Fadenkreuz des Killers gerät, ist Stevie vor Angst wie von Sinnen. Doch Stevie weiß, dass sie ihr Leben und das ihrer Tochter nur retten kann, wenn sie den Grund für die Attentate herausfindet. Zusammen mit Privatermittler Clay Maynard stößt Stevie bei ihren Ermittlungen auf eine Reihe alter Fälle, die nur einen einzigen Schluss zulassen.

As director of an inner-city woman's shelter, Dana Dupinsky safeguards many secrets. Some are new identities; some are new addresses; and some are even hidden truths about herself. Passionately dedicated to Hanover House and the women she protects, Dana has always been reluctant to look for love...

Drei Anschläge innerhalb von zwei Tagen: Knapp entgeht die attraktive Polizistin Stevie Mazzetti den tödlichen Schüssen. Glück oder Zufall? Als auch ihre siebenjährige Tochter ins Fadenkreuz des Killers gerät, ist Stevie vor Angst wie von Sinnen. Doch Stevie weiß, dass sie ihr Leben und das ihrer Tochter nur retten kann, wenn sie den Grund für die Attentate herausfindet. Zusammen mit Privatermittler Clay Maynard stößt Stevie bei ihren Ermittlungen auf eine Reihe alter Fälle.

Privatdetektivin Paige Holden wird in Baltimore mit ihrem ersten Fall beauftragt: Sie soll beweisen, dass Ramon Munoz unschuldig zu lebenslanger Haft...

In einem verzweifelten Versuch, ihren amerikanischen "Arbeitgebern", die sie als Sexsklavin halten, zu entkommen, nimmt die junge Filipina Tala Kontakt mit dem Journalisten Marcus O'Bannion auf. Doch ihr Treffen endet tödlich: Auf Tala wird geschossen - und sie stirbt kurz darauf. Vorher nimmt die sterbende Filipina Marcus das Versprechen ab, sich um "Malaya" - Freiheit - zu kümmern. Mit Unterstützung von Detective Scarlett Bishop findet O'Bannion heraus, dass Malaya Talas Baby ist - doch das Kind ist verschwunden.

Privatdetektivin Paige Holden wird in Baltimore mit ihrem ersten Fall beauftragt: Sie soll beweisen, dass Ramon Munoz unschuldig zu lebenslanger Haft...

Single mom Emma Henderson's worry about her missing sister threatens to overshadow her life. Media mogul Linc Granger offers Emma help, first by airing a nation-wide interview and then...by suggesting Emma consult with his friend Gillian Bradley who has a "gift" for finding missing persons. As Emma and Linc walk the beach and she considers his unorthodox suggestion, Emma realizes she feels a sizzle of attraction to this man that she never felt with another - not even her late husband. Linc Granger is out of her league in so many ways.

Could Jake ever trust Sara again? Sara Standish knew private investigator Jake Donovan didn't want children. He'd lost his wife and child and his anguish was obvious. With their wedding only days away, she discovered she was pregnant. Should she marry Jake and trap him with a child he might not want? She loved him too much to do that so she called off their wedding and left Los Angeles without telling him about her pregnancy.

Once a doctor, Zack leaves tragedy behind and heads for a life that once brought him peace. He finds a temporary job on the Rising Star Ranch in Wyoming. Lucy McIntyre, adopted into a large family who loves her, does her father a favor by checking the man's references as well as doing a face to face interview. Lucy never expects the sizzling magnetic pull toward Zackary Burke. Almost immediately she realizes he's a complicated man. But she has her own secret.

Darcy Kearn meets sexy attorney Seth Hallaran when his car is towed into her auto shop for repair in Hershey, PA. His name sounds familiar and she soon realizes he is the lawyer who will be helping her best friend's ex-husband sue for custody of their little girl. Her attraction to him is as potent as is his to her. When Seth pursues her, Darcy tries to resist. But their attraction and Seth's kisses test her loyalty to her friend.

Laura Applegate Sanders' world is turned upside down when Mitch Riley appears on her doorstep with the news her estranged father is about to undergo heart bypass surgery. For the past few years, Mitch has been her father's partner in the jewelry business Laura once dreamed of sharing - until her father disowned her when she married Doug Sanders, an artist with no money and few prospects.

When a teenage girl dies in a suspicious fire, Detective Olivia Sutherland is assigned to track down the arsonist. Then she discovers something more sinister—a vicious blackmailer who preys on young people and murders without hesitation. Making her work even harder is sexy firefighter David Hunter. He’s not only sharing the case but sparking memories of their long-ago night of passion, when feelings were left unspoken and hearts were broken.

Kit Saunders, a public relations expert, never turns down a challenge. She never gets involved with clients. But Greyson Corey is both challenging and too hunky for words. Is he as down-to-earth and honest as he seems? Kit was fooled by a con man who stole her financial well-being...but more importantly her sense of trust. When Grey has commitments that he won't explain, Kit's radar senses trouble. She won't fall in love with a man with secrets. Two people search for the meaning of love in a real world. Can a few mind-boggling kisses lead to happily-ever-after?

Joshua is attracted to Alexandra, his aunt's new "friend" and doesn't want to be. But pretty Lexa teases his libido until he realizes he could lose his heart to her. He's playing for keeps but is she? Lexa has a secret that could destroy their chance at happiness. Can she trust Josh enough to find everlasting love? True love is just a jingle bell away! Includes consummated love scenes.