Bøger af Cindy Stark

She's a woman about to break...Nicole Camden thinks she's hidden her stained childhood until she's brought in for questioning for a crime she didn't commit. All evidence points to her, and she's branded a thief. Now, she's fighting to stay out of prison long enough to prove her innocence.He's the man intent on breaking her...Financial analyst by day and underground vigilante by night, Xander Secrist is determined to bring the woman who heisted ten million dollars to justice. The fact that her thieving father was instrumental in his father's death will make busting her all the sweeter. He plans to get close enough so she'll confide her secrets and fall into the perfect trap.Their lives shatter...Nicole is thrilled when Xander enters her life and wants to bring the true thief to justice. She quickly falls for her handsome and kind hero, leaving Xander trapped in an impossible situation. Nicole doesn't appear to be the calculating criminal he expected. She's sweet and sexy, leaving him torn. He wants her pay for her crimes, but more than that, he wants her. If she can't find a way to clear her name, she'll end up in prison, taking his heart with her.

Former convict Christian Monroe has come to grips with his tainted past and paid his dues to society. Now, with the help of his vigilante friends, he's determined to make sure others pay for their crimes. His honorable intentions are sorely tested when he comes up against the dangerously beautiful attorney who seems to be in collusion with his mobster brother. Christian is hell bent on ending the violent crimes that have ravaged all their lives, and this distracting woman can't possibly understand the danger she's in. He has to decide whether she's worth saving or if she should go down with the others before she imprisons his heart. When most would run from criminals, feisty attorney, Eliana Compton stares them straight in the eye. She fights for those who need a voice, but that does little to ease her restless soul. Her brother vanished somewhere amongst the homeless on the backstreets of Portland, Oregon, and she'll do what she must to find him. When Eliana's quest brings her face-to-face with members of the fiercest drug ring in the city, she's disheartened to find the one man who touched her soul is neck deep in with the wrong crowd. She's faced with a choice between right and wrong, love and a life of emptiness, and she does something she's never considered before-she takes the law into her own hands.

Laurel Ewing hides her traumatic childhood behind an impenetrable emotional fortress. The successful journalist buries herself in writing about her outdoor adventures and caring for rescue animals to avoid the danger of others. But when her best friend sets Laurel up on a surprise blind date, her carefully guarded world is rocked.Charlie Blackmore may be handsome, charming, and passionate about his work, but Laurel knows his type all too well. The consummate ladies' man can't possibly offer the safety and stability her wary heart requires. Yet as they're thrown together again and again, Charlie manages to disarm Laurel's defenses and inspire unfamiliar longing.The more Laurel tries to resist, the stronger their magnetic pull grows. Her heart wavers on the precipice of trust, leading her to question her initial assumptions about Charlie. Is he truly the Casanova she'd painted him to be? Or could he be the anchor she's secretly been seeking?Laurel is no stranger to life-threatening risks in her professional exploits. The real question now is, will she dare to gamble with the most fragile thing she possesses - her heart - to uncover the truth about Charlie, and perhaps, find the love she's always denied herself?From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Breathless is the tenth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.Content Warning: This book lightly touches on the subject of child abduction.

She's running from a killer... When Violet Murphy questions her brother's nefarious business activities, she finds herself in deep trouble. She flees into the night and doesn't stop until she reaches a small seaside town. She hopes to hide there while she works to gain access to protected electronic files that may answer her questions. She needs someone she can trust to help her, and luckily, the perfect man walks into her life. Except he's not so perfect. He's not afraid to kill for her... Ryan Atwood lives to exact justice on the deserving, and there's a special place in hell for the man who stole everything from him. He's close to finding his nemesis, but he realizes he's not close enough when he meets Violet. He wants a future with her, but he'll have to take care of both of their pasts before they can be free to love each other.

In a small town where only some play by the rules, Afton dreams of opening a legitimate whiskey distillery alongside her renegade grandpa. But lurking in the shadows is a vindictive mayor, hell-bent on crushing their ambitions.To complicate matters further, Afton recognizes that one of the city council members with the power to decide their fate is the very man she shared a reckless night of teenage passion with-the one who never called. Now, she must reconcile the boy from her past with the irresistible, accomplished man who constantly crosses her path.For Corey, it's a collision of past regrets and a burning desire for redemption. He sacrificed love for duty, adhering to his family's expectations. But when destiny reunites him with Afton, he vows to break free from the shackles of tradition. Standing against the old boys' club, he risks it all for a chance to prove his unwavering love.In a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, they both find themselves at a crossroads. If they want a chance at love, they'll need to let go of conventions and follow their hearts, even when it defies reason. Prepare to be swept away by this tender and heartwarming small town second chance romance, where love rekindles, dreams come alive, and passion reignites against all odds.From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Crazy One More Time is the eighth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.

Aspiring chef Janie Singleton trusted the wrong man. Her choice nearly killed her. Now, he fears the secrets she may have taken with her, and nothing but her blood will satisfy him. Detective Sam Holden works both sides of the law. He's more than willing to let justice take the first shot at known criminals, but when the system fails, he goes after the guilty with a vengeance. When Janie's abusive ex-boyfriend begins to hunt her, Sam risks everything to keep her safe.