
Legend has it that the famous Colton family sapphires shine brilliantly on only the women who are meant to be Colton brides.... Meet three powerful and sexy Colton men who face the challenge of finding the right women -- the brides of their hearts! ...
Legend has it that the famous Colton family sapphires shine brilliantly on only the women who are meant to be Colton brides.... Meet three powerful and sexy Colton men who face the challenge of finding the right women -- the brides of their hearts! ...
Legend has it that the famous Colton family sapphires shine brilliantly on only the women who are meant to be Colton brides.... Meet three powerful and sexy Colton men who face the challenge of finding the right women -- the brides of their hearts! ...
THE OUTSIDER The Coltons were in River James's blood, thrumming as fiercely as his Native American ancestors. Joe Colton had plucked the brooding loner out of the hell of his youth and given him a taste of Eden -- a home, a family, a future. But w...
"NOTHING WILL GET IN THE WAY OF MY SEDUCTION." While investigating the attempted murder against beloved patriarch Joe Colton, hardened P.I. Austin McGrath made his own earth-shattering discovery -- an undeniable attraction to elusive beauty Rebecc...
"I'd rather eat nails than bend to his will!" In the aftermath of Joe Colton's explosive birthday bash, honorary son Sheik Ali El-Etra had his own fires to extinguish. For the brooding heir to the throne had promised to present hi...
"I'M NO BLUE-BLOODED PRINCESS...I'M THE MOTHER OF YOUR CHILD!" Something critical was missing in Liza Colton's life. Burdened by fame and catastrophic family secrets, she'd sought refuge in Saratoga Springs to heal. Then Dr. Nick Hathaway appeared ...
"THIS WILL BE MORE THAN A NINE-TO-FIVE AFFAIR! Cool, arrogant and sinfully attractive attorney Rand Colton was used to victory -- whether in the courtroom or the bedroom. Heir to the Colton fortune, this self-assured bachelor had no need of anythi...
"DO I LOOK LIKE ONE OF YOUR SMOOTH-FACED GOLDEN BOYS? I DON'T THINK SO." Hard-boiled, cynical police detective Thaddeus Law had a mission: nab the sorry son-of-a-gun out to kill famous billionaire Joe Colton. This assignment would have been open and...
"JUST HOW PREGNANT ARE YOU, ANYWAY?" Mighty Drake Colton could handle the Navy's most dangerous missions -- but the housekeeper's daughter now had him buffaloed. Eight months ago the tough and resilient SEAL had come home to celebrate Joe Colton's s...
"PASSION BLINDED ME ONCE, BUT NOT AGAIN!" When the Colton investigation led to Keyhole, Wyoming, Annie Summers realized the safe life she'd built had just been blown apart by the reappearance of one man -- Wyatt Russell! Once, she'...
"WE HAVE TO GET MARRIED -- OR YOU'LL DO HARD TIME!" When Jackson Colton became a suspect in his uncle's attempted murder, the handsome loner had to risk it all to prove he was being framed. But he wasn't alone for long. For he found sweet solace w...
"LADY, WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT, YOU'RE HISTORY!" To settle an old score, dark and brooding Tripp Calhoun needed a wife for the night. Amber Colton could light up a room in five seconds, and even though her high-society pedigree clashed wit...
"THIS MARRIAGE HAS STRINGS ATTACHED, CHANCE..." Yeah, and it's all based on my, um, performance. When Lana Ramirez came to him with an offer of marriage, Chance Reilly knew it was too good to be true. He needed a wife to claim his rightful inherit...
"IF IT'S THE LAST THING I DO, EMILY BLAIR IS GOING TO PAY FOR MY BROTHER'S DEATH!" Hell-bent on revenge, darkly devastating Josh Atkins had come to Prosperino wanting only one thing from Emily Blair. Penance. If his little brother hadn't been so i...
Holly Lamb considers herself the proverbial plain Jane. She's always hidden behind her intelligence and business instincts -- definitely a plus for her career. Her boss, Blake Fallon, absolutely loves her...for her mind. But working with Blake ma...
BREAKING THE BACHELOR VOW Handsome playboy Jared Colton became town hero the day he saved a toddler trapped in a drainage pipe. The tot's mom was none other than Comanche beauty Kerry WindWalker, the only woman in the state of Oklahoma who was immun...
"JENNA, YOU AND I CAN NEVER BE ANYTHING BUT ACQUAINTANCES." Nurse Jenna Elliot knew proud, hardheaded Bram Colton thought she was the town's spoiled golden girl, and that her father would rather die than let her get involved with a Comanche. But t...
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER One night of wild, unbridled passion left Willow Colton pregnant -- and impossibly in love with rodeo megastar Tyler Chadwick. Still, she'd never dreamed of seeing the charming cowboy again. But when he showed up at her store...
SHE NEEDED HIS PROTECTION... Special Agent Jesse Colton had a strong instinct to say no to sweet, vulnerable Samantha Cosgrove. Not because he doubted her shocking claim -- that her boss was sharing government secrets -- but because the innocently...
Army major Billy Colton falls for a beautiful -- and uninvited -- guest. But before he can convince her that he's a settle-down kind of guy, he must save her from masked intruders! SWAT team leader Kurt Hoffman is fatefully reunited with his ex-wi...
Army major Billy Colton falls for a beautiful -- and uninvited -- guest. But before he can convince her that he's a settle-down kind of guy, he must save her from masked intruders! SWAT team leader Kurt Hoffman is fatefully reunited with his ex-wi...
Army major Billy Colton falls for a beautiful -- and uninvited -- guest. But before he can convince her that he's a settle-down kind of guy, he must save her from masked intruders! SWAT team leader Kurt Hoffman is fatefully reunited with his ex-wi...
"PRETEND YOU LOVE ME." The handsome stranger called himself a doctor, but he was talking crazy! Wealthy Texas surgeon Dominic Rodriguez had stormed into Sky Colton's small-town jewelry shop demanding she pose as his bride-to-be while his family vi...
When a powerful storm blew through town, attorney Kelly Madison found herself stranded at the courthouse -- and going into labor in Judge Grey Colton's chambers! The handsome, no-nonsense bachelor revealed a surprisingly tender side as he delivered h...
When FBI special agent Rory Sinclair saw the woman who ran the guest house where he was staying, she wasn't the apron-clad lady with graying hair tucked in a prim bun he'd envisioned. Not even close. Peggy Honeywell was a young single mom whose seduc...
THE PROPOSITION While seeing his town through a life-threatening crisis, Prosperino mayor Michael Longstreet faced his own crisis -- his powerful family was demanding that he produce a bride! Only Suzanne Jorgenson was desperate enough to enter in...
Private Investigator Rafe James knew attorney Libby Corbett wasn't safe -- even before the death threats. And just the thought of something happening to Libby shook Rafe to his core. He whisked her off to the Crooked Arrow Reservation where he cou...
"Striking a Secret Service agent will land you in prison." But the petite redhead with the cowboy hat and tire iron seemed unfazed by Nick Sheffield's words. The Secret Service agent had come to the tiny Texas town to unmask a potential threat to ...
"Of all the ranches in Texas, she had to walk onto mine..." When Clay Colton found an abandoned car on his Texas ranch--bloodstained and filled with cash--he knew he faced big trouble. But he didn't know how much trouble, until the crime scene inv...
"Sweetheart, you have a knack for ruining a man's wedding..." Sheriff Jericho Yates was about to marry a friend as a favor when a gorgeous damsel appeared, dodging bullets and running for shelter. He had to help this woman who didn't know who she ...
At eighteen, Macy Ward had turned to Fisher Yates for a single night of comfort...and then Fisher joined the military while she married another man. Years later, she is a single mother, and Fisher is back in town, unaware that the troubled teen with ...
"The baby's coming. Now." Bad boy turned undercover agent Ryder Colton had come home to Texas to bust a baby-smuggling ring--not deliver a baby! But he couldn't turn his back on the pregnant woman he found at Hopechest Ranch--a woman whose smolder...
"I'm going to unlock all your secrets." From the night he heard her scream, Quinn Logan sensed that something haunted Jewel Mayfair. The beautiful psychologist ran a ranch for troubled kids, but her own life seemed marked by grievous loss. Quinn h...
"All I want is you." Susan Kelley remembers the long-ago teenage crush she had on rancher Duke Colton. Some things don't change -- like Duke's sexy half smile and the way it leaves her breathless. What's different now is Susan's all grown up with ve...
"The mission always comes first." Undercover agent Jake Pierson figures one romantic dinner will get never-been-kissed librarian Mary Walsh to tell him everything she knows about her late father's criminal activities. But the more Mary talks, the mo...
"People are going to talk about us." Fifteen years ago Lily Masterson was Honey Creek's bad girl -- until she fled with a terrible secret. She's now a responsible librarian, but no one believes she's changed -- except handsome sheriff Wes Colton. An...
"You'll always be mine." Dr. Finn Colton thought he'd left his past behind. But once he sets foot in Honey Creek, Montana, after years away, he sees that some things never change. The Colton family unit is still fragile. The woman who'd destroyed hi...
"Nobody messes with my family and gets away with it." When his father is found dead in Honey Creek for the second time, private investigator Peter Walsh becomes fixated on finding the killer. He can't count on the sheriff, a Colton, to dig very deep...
Ex-con, Criminal, Dangerous Damien Colton was in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He'd lost his freedom, his good name. Now he wants it back, starting with the inheritance waiting for him in his hometown. But if there's one thing to distract a m...
"I will bring those girls home." A series of kidnappings of Amish teenage girls hits too close to home for FBI agent Emma Colton. The dark violence of her world has touched the simple Amish community neighboring her hometown -- and she's determine...
"You know nothing about the real me." Ex-soldier Gunnar Colton's only focus is shaking off the horrors of war in his remote cabin-until a murderer abducts another victim from the neighboring Amish community. Now the Colton code of honor kicks in ...
"He's found me -- I'm dead." Running from an abusive past, nurse Chloe Moreno arms herself with a new identity and seeks an uncomplicated life in Eden Falls. But her security in the once-peaceful community is crumbling fast. Not only is there a ki...
"You're safe from those monsters now." It's supposed to be the final confrontation. Philly detective Tate Colton will go under cover to bust the sex trafficking ring targeting young Amish women. He doesn't count on his sting operation falling apar...
DOUBLE CRIME AT DEAD RIVER RANCH Former cop Trevor Garth left the line of duty, but his expert instincts are sharper than ever when crime strikes the Colton ranch. As ranch security, he has to step in -- yet this time getting justice is personal. ...
Rising romantic suspense star Melissa Cutler reveals more secrets from the Coltons of Wyoming... An unsolved murder haunts those who live and work at Dead River Ranch. When called to care for the ailing Colton patriarch, Dr. Levi Colton must fac...
A gripping Coltons of Wyoming mystery unfolds from award-winning author Loreth Anne White The dark mystery of a Colton child's disappearance has haunted Dead River Ranch for thirty years. Solving the crime is foreign correspondent Jagger McKnight...
Bestselling author Carla Cassidy brings danger and deception to Dead River Ranch for the Coltons of Wyoming Ranch foreman Gray Stark and heiress Catherine Colton may live together on Dead River Ranch, but they're from different worlds. She made ...
Terror rises at Dead River Ranch in this intriguing Coltons of Wyoming romance Wrangler Dylan Frick thought he knew his past -- until a suspicion surfaces that he's the secret Colton heir who vanished from Dead River Ranch as a baby. Now his iden...
Join the Coltons of Wyoming for a holiday showdown at Dead River Ranch Deep undercover, Wyoming special agent Slade Kent comes to Dead River Ranch with only one thing in mind: justice. Bent on solving a string of recent crimes, as well as his fat...
A new additon to Wyoming's most scandalous family Is Theo Colton the father of a baby dropped at his doorstep by a dying socialite? Even more shocked than the sexy bronc-riding champ is his beautiful cook, Ellie Parker. Just as she becomes the ba...
Catch up with the crime-fighting Coltons Witnessing a murder plunges Nina Owens into nerve-shattering danger. Police chief Flint Colton is sure the perp is taking down witnesses, so the handsome cop orders Nina into protective custody...in his ho...
Rancher and single dad Jack Colton must face an assassin in the thrilling first book of The Coltons of Oklahoma... A beautiful stranger appears at the Colton ranch during a party, and Jack is none too pleased. With ties to his ex-wife, Tracy McCa...
The Coltons of Oklahoma series continues...and for one Colton doctor, the prognosis is deadly... After a hit-and-run, all the frightened victim can remember is the handsome Dr. Eric Colton, who rescued her. She has no identity and no memory, othe...
A cowboy's marriage of convenience may lead to a deadly honeymoon in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Elle James With his ranch in financial trouble, cowboy Daniel Colton makes the perfect proposal to Megan Talbot -- a marriage o...
The breathtaking finale to The Coltons of Oklahoma saga by New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy! Wrongly imprisoned for murder, renowned horse trainer Greta Colton gets sprung by Tyler Stanton's falsified alibi. The incredibly handsom...
In the second book of The Coltons of Texas series, a brooding cowboy tracks the stalker after his true love--and unborn child With an imprisoned serial killer for a father, rancher Ethan Colton never planned on continuing the tainted family name. ...
An abandoned baby in danger brings together the Coltons of Texas in this gripping series Someone has left a baby on the porch of search and rescue expert Ridge Colton's log cabin. Who? And why? A loner, Ridge knows nothing about caring for an inf...
A private investigator tracks a mysterious widowed mother of twins in the next gripping installment of The Coltons of Texas series! Raised in foster care apart from his six siblings, PI Chris Colton knows what it's like to be separated from famil...
New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy kicks off another gripping Colton romance in cowboy country! After years in hiding, Josie Colton has her life back. But to settle a family promise, she must find an old clue buried at the Colton Val...
In the latest electrifying tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella, a pregnancy scandal rocks the Colton clan! Mirabella Freeman, secretary to security expert Zane Colton, thought being pregnant and alone were her biggest problems...
What's a cowboy to do when he falls for the woman he's investigating? Find out in the latest Coltons of Texas romance! Soul-scarred Texas Ranger Jake McCord is no stranger to hardship and heartache. Assigned to solve a kidnapping case, Jake enter...
A brokenhearted cowboy finds his second chance with a single mom under siege in the newest Coltons of Texas romance! Being rich and powerful didn't save T. C. Colton from painful betrayal. His beloved Jolie Peters walked out on him for cold, hard...
In the newest Coltons of Texas romance, a woman framed for a heinous crime falls for the man who must bring her safely home Wrongfully accused of masterminding her adoptive father's disappearance, Piper Colton needs answers. So she leaves the fam...
The Coltons of Texas saga reaches its thrilling climax with a tale of Christmas justice! Ex-cop Reid Colton is working double-time to help beautiful widow Penelope Barrington Clark. While investigating her dad, his family lawyer, the two are also...
A scandalous revelation from New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidythe most dangerous Colton yet is on the loose When criminal mastermind Livia Colton escapes from prison, her son, Texas Ranger Knox Colton, is suspended from his job. Embittered, ...
A federal agent falls for his target in the newest Coltons of Shadow Creek romance On the hunt for escaped criminal mastermind Livia Colton, FBI agent Josh Howard knows just where to start: the fugitive's family. Namely, Livia's eldest daughter, L...
A cowboy puts his life on the line for the woman expecting his child in The Coltons of Shadow Creek! Determined to steer clear of the horrors his villainous mother brought on his family, rancher Thorne Colton keeps to himself. That means resistin...
The most shocking Colton family secret yet is revealed! Claudia Colton has always felt different from her siblings. But the fashion designer doesn't expect a PI with knowledge of her family to show up in her tiny Texas hometown. The tall, blond st...
A troubled hero returns home to a family nightmare in this thrilling Coltons of Shadow Creek tale! Hired to renovate his family's former mansion, River Colton hopes to find answers to his deepest questions. Plagued by memories of his fugitive mot...
The most lethal Colton is out for revenge in the conclusion of The Coltons of Shadow Creek! Real-estate tycoon Declan Sinclair has a score to settle with on-the-run felon Livia Colton. He can't change his tragic past, but he can demolish her onet...
In this thrilling The Coltons of Shadow Creek tale, a millionaire confronts his past to save his child... When his wife, Tess, died, tech mogul Jeremy Kincaid's perfect world broke apart. Their young son is the light of his life, but Jeremy can't...
A cop confronts a deadly killer and explosive secrets in the latest chapter of The Coltons of Shadow Creek! For bomb squad K-9 officer Donovan Colton, nothing about a failed car bombing in his Texas hometown makes sense. Why would anyone target q...
In the latest The Coltons of Shadow Creek romance, a billionaire and his expectant bride put their lives on the line Single, pregnant and nearly bankrupt, Halle Ford makes a deal with a sexy Scottish devil: she'll marry billionaire Alastair Bucha...
When Dario Ortega meets Felicity Grant, the lovely marine-turned-PI spurns his advances. Instead, Dario offers his tech expertise to help Felicity solve the Colton, Inc., hacking. Working the case together softens Felicity's steely heart and makes Da...
The Coltons of Shadow Creek series comes to a shocking Christmas climax in two heart-pounding stories Special Agent Cowboy by Regan Black When hackers strike Colton, Inc., they put executive Marie Meyers in their crosshairs. FBI agent Emilian...
A K-9 cop must protect a single mom as USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella introduces the new Coltons of Red Ridge miniseries Carson Gage has a crime to solve -- the murder of his brother -- and his number-one suspect is his archenemy, S...
A cop and his false fiancée track a serial killer A Coltons of Red Ridge story... After yet another groom-to-be is murdered in Red Ridge, K-9 cop Finn Colton comes up with a plan. He'll fake an engagement to Darby Gage -- to bait a criminal an...
This protector broke her heart and is back to save her A Coltons of Red Ridge story... K-9 officer Micah Shaw never thought tracking a serial killer would lead him to discover the woman he once loved near death. Vulnerable and under siege, Bea...
This Colton cop falls for a ready-made family A Coltons of Red Ridge story A serial killer is on the loose, and true-crime filmmaker Esmée da Costa is on the case. K-9 cop Brayden Colton, the prime suspect's half brother, works hard to stop he...
He's claiming redemption -- and the woman he wants A riveting Coltons of Red Ridge romance A sudden attack and a dognapping leave K-9 trainer Danica Gage shaken to her core. Even more surprising is her rescuer: P.I. Shane Colton. Years ago her ...
Who left a baby on the cowboy's doorstep? The Coltons of Red Ridge continues! A note says the infant left on ranch foreman Anders Colton's porch is a Colton. His baby? The beautiful rookie officer who investigates is set on proving herself as a...
Happily-ever-after...or dead on time? For one magical night, they were Cinderella and the prince. Reunited four years later, billionaire Blake Colton and K9 cop Juliette Walsh are worlds apart, and he is furious to learn that Juliette's secret dau...
"I'm engaged to you?" When Quinn Colton is injured in an explosion, undercover FBI agent West Brand is devastated. Not only is she unable to recognize him, her secret fiancé, but everything the two of them hold dear is in danger. Together, they i...
A K-9 cop and Colton nanny come under fire A Coltons of Red Ridge romance Officer Dante Mancuso pursues justice with only the company of his K-9 partner. But when tragedy strikes, the bewildered bachelor winds up with custody of his infant niec...
A murder witness must protect her unborn child -- and her heart One night of passion with Officer Nash Maddox left Dr. Patience Colton breathless -- and pregnant! The two are unexpectedly reunited when Patience becomes a witness to a murder and K-...
A rookie cop's mistletoe mission A Coltons of Red Ridge romance Layla Colton would do anything for her family's company -- even marry a man she doesn't love. But when she's framed for a crime she didn't commit, Layla has more to worry about tha...
Will the deadly Groom Killer finally be caught? The final chapter of The Coltons of Red Ridge On the run since her ex-fiancé's murder, Demi Colton risks everything to protect herself -- and her newborn son. But now Demi's heart comes under fir...
Two exes reunite as danger rocks the family ranch. Years after ending her relationship with her husband, Wyatt Colton, Bailey Norton shows up on his doorstep with an unexpected request: to father her child. Unresolved passion sets off sparks betwe...
Single mom under siege... Detective Liam Kastor assumed he'd never see gorgeous Sloane Colton again after high school...right? So when the lovely lawyer suddenly shows up in town years later, Liam is floored. Newly divorced, Sloane is determined to ...
Their wedding is a match made in peril! Captain Decker Colton is finally ready to settle down. Just one problem -- he hasn't met the right woman. So when his father finds him a bride in Kendall Hadley, Decker's surprised by the instant attraction ...
His mission: keep her safe, no matter what... A Coltons of Roaring Springs thriller Just as Bree Colton is about to take the local art world by storm, someone is determined to sabotage her success...unless Rylan Bennet can keep her safe. Bree d...
The military man returns home -- to a secret child It's a boy for the Coltons of Roaring Springs Dodging paternal pressure, Blaine Colton entered the army years earlier. Now the prodigal soldier returns home, coming face-to-face with the woman ...
The family she's always wanted is under siege A Coltons of Roaring Springs thriller Molly Gilford has worked hard to rescue her family legacy from the Colton name. But she can't help but put her professional life to the side when she meets her ...
The wrong twin...or the right one? A Coltons of Roaring Springs romance Marketing exec Skye Colton suddenly disappears, putting the Roaring Springs Film Festival in jeopardy. Enter Skye's identical twin, Phoebe, who poses as her sister. In her ...
Amid disaster, a rancher is her only hope... Introducing Colton 911 When Magnolia "Maggie" Reeves receives a puzzling map from her former father-in-law, she can't resist searching for clues -- even in a hurricane! Fortunately, search-and-rescue...
How does a small-town sheriff track a serial killer? With the help of his fake fiancée! Running for reelection, Sheriff Trey Colton needs a bride-to-be by his side. Who better than his best friend, psychologist Aisha Allen? But as they start t...
From detective to daddy? An ex-cop guards a vulnerable family After an injury, Detective Forrest Colton is forced into early retirement. But Forrest isn't the type to sit still, so he volunteers to protect alluring single mom Rae Lemmon, whose ...
Where is Skye Colton? One woman's disappearance rocks Roaring Springs When he finds a half-dead woman stranded in his barn, rancher Leo Slattery feels his blood run cold. Though she can't remember who she is, she insists someone is trying to ki...
A prodigal Colton comes home... ...to the shock of his life! Grieving the loss of his late wife, Dallas Colton rarely lets his guard down. The one time he indulges in a wild night of passion, it yields unexpected results. Seven months later, Da...
A mysterious visitor at the door... Can danger be far behind? Quarter Horse breeder Fox Colton is a loner by nature. So when an anonymous infant appears on his doorstep, he reluctantly takes in the baby -- and new assistant Kelsey Lauder. As he...
Two friends track a lethal murderer As a childhood bond is put on the line Disgraced FBI agent Nolan Colton returns home to lick his wounds...only to find death on his doorstep. After a woman's body is dug up in a parking lot, his longtime frie...
As she digs into her history Her own future hangs in the balance Deputy Daria Bloom is conducting a covert investigation into her past. At the same time, she and FBI agent Stefan Roberts are closing in on the deadly Avalanche Killer. When spark...
From hunting cattle rustlers To being hunted by a killer Investigating cattle rustlers seems like a typical day on the job for Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton. But when ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working the case with him, he's reluctant...
An unexpected family A once-in-a-lifetime reunion in danger... After a bitter breakup, FBI agent Everett Colton never expected to see his ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Bartholomew, again. Suddenly, tragedy reunites them -- and makes them guardians of a...
When a serial killer strikes too close to home... ...can forbidden love blossom? Although the Avalanche Killer has been caught, Remy Colton fears the criminal's shadow still looms over Roaring Springs. And falling for his brother's ex, Vanessa ...
Deadly enemies undermine her life and business When a mysterious email threatens her family's corporation, executive Marlowe Colton puts all her energy into protecting Colton Oil. But a more shocking scandal comes in the form of her archrival -- a...
Long ago, he broke her heart. Now he'd do anything to save her life. Rafe Colton and Kerry Wilder were inseparable as kids -- until Rafe cut Kerry out of his life without explanation. Now a detective, Kerry unexpectedly crosses paths with Rafe ...
He's sworn off protecting women and children But this latest case changes everything! Ever since tragedy struck years ago, bodyguard Callum Colton has avoided working with families. Yet when little Evie Hart becomes a witness to a kidnapping, C...
When disaster strikes A Colton comes to the rescue When an earthquake hits Mustang Valley, first responder Grayson Colton finds an abandoned truck -- and a fugitive in need of help. Savannah Oliver claims she's been falsely accused of her husba...
A Colton must solve a DNA mystery... ...and save his family from ruin. One phone call suddenly upends Asher Colton's life. He discovers his baby daughter might have been switched with single mom Willow Merrill's. Worse, the day care owner vehem...
She'll do anything to find her missing sister. Only a Colton cop can crack this case. The last thing K-9 Sergeant Spencer Colton needs is another routine missing-persons case. But Katrina Perry is insistent on finding her twin sister -- at all ...
For an undercover duo, investigating a beauty pageant turns ugly. When Bella Colton undergoes a makeover to enter a beauty pageant, she's on a mission. She's determined to find out why her best friend died. Enter undercover FBI agent Holden St....
On the run from a sociopath... And no one to trust Mia Graves is in danger -- and so is her baby. Jarvis Colton is exploring a family mystery when their paths cross on the outskirts of Rattlesnake Ridge Ranch. After the trauma of losing his par...
True love, second chances... and a covert mission! With her family mired in legal trouble, Ainsley Colton turns to her ex, ace attorney Santiago Morales. Soon, Santiago asks for help in return...going undercover as husband and wife to expose a ...
A woman asks questions... ...and finds answers that threaten her unborn child Young and pregnant, Nova Ellis arrives in Mustang Valley, determined to find her missing father, Ace Colton. In her search, she uncovers that Nik Slater -- the PI she...
Her business is finding criminals... But can she risk falling for a fugitive? Capturing Ace Colton is the solution to bounty hunter Sierra Madden's troubles. The bounty will pay off the vicious loan shark whose goons are after her. Too cynical ...
They're both living a lie But the passion between them is real Undercover FBI agent Fiona Evans is determined to bring down a deadly cult. But the cult leader's estranged son, Jake Anderson, warns her that she's in danger of being targeted. Jak...
Struggling to protect his heart...he must also protect his growing family Former FBI agent Riley Colton tends to keep to himself...except for the time he gave in to Charlize Kent. Now that single passionate night produced a surprise Riley never im...
A P.I. on the hunt And enemies close to home After Brooks Colton refuses a disturbing assignment, he feels compelled to warn a teacher that she may have a stalker. Gwen Harrison charms him, as does her purpose in moving to Braxville -- to find ...
No ID. No name. No memory. Who wants John Doe dead? After a murder attempt leaves him with amnesia, business mogul Clint Broderick has no clue who he is. He knows even less about his mysterious connection to Detective Jordana Colton and one of ...
Enemies are surrounding her... Can he protect her growing family? Dr. Abigail Matthews has separated herself from her con artist dad. When his latest scheme threatens her chances to adopt her foster daughter, Abigail will do anything...even rel...
Two bitter rivals unite to track a deadly killer Detective Emmanuel Iglesias does his duty at all costs, even if that means going up against Pippa Colton. The stubborn attorney insists her client is innocent, but Emmanuel knows that his case is ro...
It's their second chance at love. Will the truth come between them? Returning to her hometown, health investigator Bridgette Colton is reluctantly reunited with old flame Luke Walker. For years, emotionally scarred Bridgette has kept a life-cha...
Danger, he can handle. But what about desire? When security expert Ty Colton is assigned to protect a young heiress, he doesn't know what to expect. Turns out that Ashley Hart is a committed philanthropist with a real target on her back. She's ...
United at Christmas by new life Threatened by an old enemy Neil Colton and Mayor Elise Willis loved and lost each other long ago...but desire and danger soon reunite them this holiday season. In the aftermath of an attack on both their lives, E...
On the run for their lives...and straight toward a killer. Sergeant Flynn Cruz-Street's estranged half brother is a threat to society. To catch him, Flynn must join forces with JAG paralegal Vikki Colton. Vikki proves to be a brilliant investigato...
Thrown together to solve a crime... Until she becomes the murderer's prey. Dedicated forensic scientist Yvette Colton is hell-bent on solving a cold case double murder. So is overbearing detective Reese Carpenter. When Yvette's brutally attacke...
Hunting a lethal criminal Brings danger...and passion When Lieutenant Tripp McKellar rescues crime scene investigator Sadie Colton from a kidnapper, she is eternally grateful. Though she's always been drawn to him, Sadie wants to keep their rel...
A child brought them together And led them into a brutal world... Social worker January Colton agrees to partner with Detective Sean Stafford -- but only on her terms. She'll help him catch a killer, but only if he can protect the little gi...
The clock is running out to keep her safe Can he intervene in time? By-the-book police chief Melissa Colton prides herself on putting justice before all else. That means work first -- and no passionate affairs. But she finds herself severely te...
Someone framed Everleigh Emerson. And now they'll stop at nothing to kill her... Everleigh Emerson just escaped wrongful conviction for murder. That doesn't mean she's safe. After Clarke Colton witnesses an attempt on her life, the ...
She's his partner. She's his friend. And now she's his alibi. Heath Colton is on the verge of taking his company to the next level...but when a double homicide shatters his world, he doesn't know where to turn. VP Kylie Givens...
A stalker threatens the family he never knew he wanted Travis Colton finds that a passionate night with his co-CEO, Tatiana Davison, rocks his world. Not long after, his life changes further when Tatiana confides her pregnancy...and the fact her l...
He'd been hired to protect her... not fall back in love! Acting as his ex's bodyguard pushes Stanton Colton beyond his limits. Thanks to Dominique de la Vega's determined investigative reporting, he's vowed to keep her safe...and guard his own he...
To keep her family safe He'll risk everything, even his heart... After losing his family, Dr. Stavros Makris could never imagine trusting again. So when Desiree Colton rushes her toddler, Danny, to the ER, Stavros must keep things professional ...
A murder broke her heart Can her protector heal it? While she mourns her father's death, psychology professor Simone Colton is determined to profile his killer. Special Agent Brad Howard wants her to stay away from the case, but an attack on her...
When his witness comes under fire This detective must protect her at all costs Detective Troy Colton trusts assistant district attorney Evangeline Whittaker when she says she's witnessed a brutal crime...but why can't CSI find any eviden...
She's on the run with a baby Only a cowboy can help her... Fiercely loyal, Soledad de la Vega would do anything to help her loved ones. So when her best friend, Annie, is murdered, Soledad vows to keep little Lyra safe -- by running from a...
Man's best friend ...is this cop's most trusted partner New to the Grave Gulch Police Department, K-9 detective Brett Shea feels like an outsider among its many Coltons. Even Annalise, his dog's trainer, is a Colton! But when she'...
Coming face-to-face with her past... Jeopardizes both their futures When Madison Colton comes face-to-face with her presumed-dead father, her entire world is turned upside down. The unexpected discovery endangers Madison and brings Marshal Oren ...
A murderer has her in his sights... But not if an intrepid agent gets his way! For months, a serial killer has been haunting FBI agent Bryce Colton's every waking moment. And now the lethal criminal is obsessed with Grave Gulch local Olivia Mar...
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Determined to redeem the Coltons' reputation He'll help with even the unlikeliest case... His family name is being dragged through the mud, but Caleb Colton is about righting wrongs. So when he believes ...
He's the target She's in the crosshairs When organized crime threatens journalist Luca Rossi's life, he assumes a fake identity. Now he's "Luke Bishop," keeping to himself at a dude ranch. With a snowstorm and threats to his life closing in,...
Protecting children is his calling... Now he must guard the woman who broke his heart Social worker Gideon Colton has devoted his life to helping kids. His commitment to his work has eased some of the heartache from his breakup with Dr. Sophia ...
To protect her baby... She must share her secret A stalker's lie came between single mother Rachel Colton and the father of her child. Now the man she never forgot has moved to their small Colorado town, and Rachel must tell James Kiriakis abou...
Some feelings can't be hidden and some can get you killed. FBI agent Dominic Colton never mixes business with pleasure. Until he falls into bed with Samantha Evans, his prime suspect's daughter. With his cover blown and Sami justifiably angry...
USA TODAY Bestselling Author To see her kids again She must trust one man Widow Theresa Fitzgerald is frantic when her young twins are abducted by their doomsayer grandparents. Hardened army sergeant Ezra Colton vows to find the girls he'd un...
He's undercover She's under his skin Detective Philip Rees is shocked by his new assignment: going undercover on a Western-themed reality TV show. Nonetheless, he's determined to complete his mission to take down a contestant suspected of le...
From one amazing night To a family in danger Jet-setting entrepreneur Oliver Colton has never invested in a long-term relationship -- until he learns that Hilary Weston is pregnant and he's the father. The dizzying attraction that brought them ...
She's put him onto a hot story... But their partnership is generating its own heat. Famed true-crime podcaster Gavin Colton has returned home to dig up family skeletons. And when he rescues stranded Jacqui Reyes, Gavin stumbles onto a new story....
She has a witness to protect... And her own heart to defend! US marshal Alexa Colton is assigned to bring vice detective Dane Beaulieu safely to a trial. But after an extended time in witness protection, Dane wants to get back in action and is ...
A cyberstalker is terrorizing her... And the threats are escalating. The threatening texts Kayla St. James is receiving insist she knows where something is hidden. Terrified, she confides in her boss, rancher Jasper Colton. Though Jasper's fath...
He's her total opposite And exactly who she needs by her side By-the-book attorney Morgan Colton has vowed to extinguish the flames she once foolishly ignited with Roman DiMera. But when a man threatening her family goes on the run, Morgan disc...
She was being framed for murder and desperate for his protection. Detective Sean Colton was working another case when he and Orla Roberts discovered her murdered father. With her twin sister's DNA all over the crime scene, Orla has become a suspec...
In a stalker's sights... Unless they can stop him. When someone tries to abduct Assistant District Attorney Emily Hernandez, even the cool-as-nails prosecutor is rattled. Enter young hotshot private investigator Cormac Colton, who's determi...
Digging into the past... ...might get her killed Within minutes of reconnecting with her high school boyfriend, CSI Ellie Mathers survives two attempts on her life. Liam Colton insists on staying by her side until he knows she's safe, and Ellie...
When working undercover takes on a whole new meaning This assignment could finally give rookie cop Eva Colton the opportunity to prove herself -- to her squad and her family. But it meant partnering with Carmine DiRico...as his wife. The handsome ...
A rancher confronts the past With a fearless agent's help... Rancher Micah Perry always suspected his father was murdered. Now FBI agent Deirdre Colton is seeking his help investigating his former stepmother, a potential serial killer. The case...
A killer on the loose ...and an unexpected attraction There's only one way US Marshal Aidan Colton can protect a pregnant, recently widowed witness from the Black Widow. He takes Ciara Kelly to a safe house to guard her 24/7. But keeping a ...
When a reluctant partnership Leads to a startling attraction. With a serial killer on the loose, FBI special agent Sinead Colton was assigned to work with Wells Blackthorne. The NYPD detective truly didn't want her assistance on the Landmark Ki...
While she chases a headline... He's chasing a serial killer. Journalist Stella Maxwell may be guilty of prying into FBI agent Brennan Colton's past for a story, but Brennan knows she's not guilty of murder -- despite what's being alleged. H...
Chasing killers is his job... Protecting family, his purpose A serial killer's threats drive agent Cash Colton to locate his ex-wife. After arriving just in time to save Valentina from being killed, he's shocked to discover that the toddlers ac...
As partners, they maintain their distance... But danger has forced them together. Crime scene investigator Patrick Colton's attraction to his partner, Kyra Patel, is inappropriate, and not just because it's unprofessional -- Kyra is also very p...
A ploy to trap a killer... May also ensnare their hearts. After losing her partner, Detective Rory Colton resents being assigned a new one. Especially one as arrogant and irritating as Isaac Donner. But to catch the Landmark Killer, Rory agrees...
His dogs are under attack ...and so is the mother of his unborn baby. Who's sabotaging Sebastian Cross's elite dog training facility? Or is his longtime friend, veterinarian Ruby Colton, the real target? The ex-marine and feisty vet work togeth...
He went undercover to find the Slasher And instead found her. Someone is preying on club goers. That's why Fletcher Colton has gone undercover as DJ Kiki Shelton's assistant. Facing danger is just part of the job for a detective, but sneaki...
She has a secret admirer... Who might be putting her life in danger. Bookstore owner Frannie Colton has enough drama to deal with when she discovers her father had a secret family. She definitely doesn't have time for the handsome customer ...
Their search for a killer at large ...becomes too personal. A mountain hike turns tragic as Della Winslow's search and rescue dog discovers a serial killer's burial site. Enter FBI agent Max Colton, who comes back to town to solve the case ...
It's all strictly business Until she falls in love Security consultant Sloan Presley goes undercover as Chase Colton's girlfriend because she's trying to find an embezzler -- and definitely not because of his gorgeous green eyes. Sloan knows th...
A marriage of convenience ...to protect two small children from danger. They had nothing in common -- Briony, a shy accountant, and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guard...
Safe from the storm ...not from her stalker. Lizzy Colton's never had much luck. She escapes from a kidnapper's clutches only to be stranded in a deadly blizzard. Lieutenant Ajay Wright uses his search and rescue training to find Lizzy ...
It's his duty to protect her... But falling in love isn't part of the job Vivian Maylor is Detective Nate Colton's key witness -- and the most enticing woman he's ever met. His determination to keep their relationship purely professional falls ...
Learning the woman he loved and lost is in danger... A former Marine will sacrifice everything to protect her Harlow Jones never expected to see her ex-boyfriend Wade Colton again after he left her to join the Marines. She's moved on with her l...
Is this their second chance... Or a risky mistake? Could it be true? Her ex-husband, injured in a car crash, is suffering from amnesia and needs her care. Owen was terrible to Hannah Colton, but his lack of memory of the bad old days has turned...
His latest undercover mission Will leave his heart completely exposed FBI agent Liam Hill's promotion hinges on infiltrating the shady Ever After Church's compound. The only way to gain access is by cozying up to Sarah Colton, whose mother is inv...
Justice awaits a serial killer... With a K-9 team in hot pursuit. To search-and-rescuer Malcolm Colton, hunting the fugitive who terrorized his family is worth any risk on a stormy mountainside. But when his trusty K-9 follows a scent, he's stu...
Lovers or liars? Anything to solve a murder. Laura Colton knows how to give homicide detective Noah Steele an all-access pass to her family's luxury resort. Posing as her tattooed rock-star boyfriend, he can investigate the murder of his sister, ...
A stalker is threatening their lives... But who is the real target? Celebrity chef Maxwell Powell III is on a working vacation at the Coltons' exclusive Arizona resort to write a cookbook. Although Alexis Reed's assignment as his assistant coul...
A forbidden romance... They can no longer hide. At the ultra-luxurious Mariposa Resort, activities director Joshua Colton enforces a strict no- fraternization policy among staff. He loves his work, the land's Western vibe and Mariposa's legac...
Their romantic reunion is threatened... By a dangerous saboteur's attacks. The arrest of his manager for murder has left film star CJ Knight's life in turmoil. Which is why he unintentionally ghosted Erica Pike after their mind-blowing night to...
Going undercover at a wedding... May place her heart in danger. Dani Colton is visiting her family's exclusive Arizona resort to attend her sister's wedding. But when her siblings persuade her to use the occasion to get close to guest Matthew B...
Negotiating their past is a minefield... But her survival depends on it. Photographer Paige Barnes feels conflicted about her assignment shooting a layout at Mariposa. Ten years ago, Adam Colton broke her heart when he left her to run his famil...
He kept his distance... Until fate threw them together Seaplane pilot Hetty Amos has no patience for wilderness guide Spence Colton's flirtatious way with clients. But being isolated with him in the Alaskan outback gives her a glimpse of the re...
They're worlds apart... Until danger draws them together Mitchell Colton doesn't want Dove St. James as a client. Her free-spirited style couldn't be more different from his just-the-facts approach. Now, though, she needs a lawyer -- and he can...
Their love is on the line... And so is her life. Returning home after being gravely injured on an oil rig, Troy Amos fears Lakin Colton is pulling away from him. Despite being in love since they were kids, their long-distance relationship has t...
He aches for her forgiveness... And yearns to protect her from danger. Her job at Rough Terrain Adventures would be perfect if it didn't require working alongside Parker Colton. Before Genna MacDougal left town, they shared a spectacular night ...
Can the lover she left behind Help her stop a serial killer? Her troubled family history makes Noelle Harris's return to Shelby for her sister's funeral painful. But reuniting with Eli Colton, who's investigating the serial killer responsible f...
She's next on the killer's list And one man will do anything to save her. While Search and Rescue Officer Kansas Colton's job is to find the missing, all she truly wants to do is hide. No place seems safe when an obsessed murderer sets his sigh...
A search and rescue K-9 unearths a body... And stirs up feelings better left buried. When a body is discovered by patrolling Forest Service officer Sabrina West, Noah Colton responds to her SOS. Once the Search and Rescue specialist's K-9 compa...
As a raging snowstorm bears down on them They'll rely on each other to escape a deadly stalker A dedicated psychologist, Ava Colton never expects to find love again -- until gruff tribal officer Chay Bellany enters her life. Early tests suggest...
She's his best friend...Until a stalker changes everything Sassy Colton's art gallery has become a hot spot for break-ins. And her best friend, first responder Nick Malone, vows to catch the culprit. Of course he'll help safeguard her beloved wo...
He saved her life onceCan he do it again? Fern Hensley, a guarded loner, wakes up in the hospital with amnesia. All she can recall is smoke, flames and Ryan Colton, the courageous firefighter who rescued her from the inferno. Her trapped memories are...
He let her go once.He won't lose her now. Since he left the military, Mark Colton's work as a bodyguard has satisfied his need for travel and adventure. He's on a rare visit back home when a dangerous criminal takes a nurse hostage. That nurse is Cas...
They'll go to extremes to solve the crimeUntil their partnership makes her the new target Following a string of recent arrests, Special Agent Jacob Colton is this close to exposing the human trafficking ring in Dark Canyon. But he needs Mae...
Who wanted her dead?And could one man keep her safe? Aiden Colton's instantly captivated by resourceful rancher Lucy Harris, who will do just about anything to keep the home she loves. But when Aiden stumbles on Lucy left for dead in a structure set ...
The Coltons series centers on the powerful and often troubled Colton family, known for their wealth, influence, and tendency to attract danger. Each book features a new Colton family member or close associate caught up in romance, suspense, and mystery, with storylines involving threats, scandals, or personal crises.
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Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.
The Coltons series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared family world. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.
Explanation of reading order types
Each book features new lead characters from different branches of the Colton family, typically a strong-willed Colton paired with a romantic partner from outside or within their circle. Recurring Colton family members appear across multiple books, providing familiarity and family connections.
The stories are set in various locations across the United States, including small towns, ranches, and cities where different Colton branches reside. Many books take place in fictional towns with strong community ties and dramatic backdrops.
The tone is romantic suspense with emotional depth and family drama. Core themes include family loyalty, overcoming past traumas, love in the face of danger, and justice within powerful families.
Yes, for readers who enjoy contemporary romances with suspense elements, large family sagas, and interconnected stories. The multi-author format offers variety while maintaining a consistent Colton world.
This is a contemporary romance series with moderate to high heat levels, including sexual content. Books often contain suspense, danger, and occasional violence.
The Coltons series follows the romantic and suspenseful lives of a prominent American family. With its self-contained stories and recurring family ties, it allows flexible reading. The long-running multi-author series continues to explore new generations and branches of the Colton family.