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A massive forest fire brings out the local fire department and the forest service to combat the blaze. When the fire turns on them, firefighter/arson investigator Riah Murphy goes to the aid of one of the rangers and discovers something totally unexpected. Something about the fire raises her suspicions as to the cause, as it does for lead ranger Ari Satyre.

He knows she’s a thief. She knows he’s a fed. they married each other anyway. And now that the honeymoon’s over, things are about to get interesting.

As a formidable high-end thief in good standing in her community of renegades, Rayla Rousseau—aka Thief à la Femme and one of the 12 all-female Robins of the Hood—has complete knowledge of the heisting challenge known in her world as simply The Triple Crown. For one thing, she knows it’s not a challenge high-end thieves with any morals would consider perpetrating.

After an unencumbered 12-year career as an international jewel thief, Gregg Hadyn let his guard down—for love—and was caught. Expecting to spend the next 15 years in a federal penitentiary, Gregg is stunned when his nemesis, covert intelligence Director Denny Garret, makes him an offer too good to refuse: serve his sentence outside of prison in exchange for stealing for the US government.

Rayla Rousseau is all about using her significant talents and training to dole out vigilante justice for victims of real criminals—despicable, low-life crooks with no conscience or honor—who take advantage of the poor and defenseless. Nevertheless, she is a thief…and an infamous one at that: Thief à la Femme.

International Jewel Thief Gregg Hadyn is stealing diamonds, and he can’t be caught. But when Gregg “accidentally” kidnaps Special Operative Carly Macklin during a heist, he finds that he escapes with more than he bargained for. As Gregg wrestles with attraction for Carly versus a career that puts them squarely at odds, Strategic Intelligence Response Unit Director Denny Garret, who is also the former FBI agent who chased Gregg unsuccessfully for 12 years—and is now Carly’s boss in the SIRU—renews his commitment to apprehend the notorious thief.

A recent college graduate, Rayla Rousseau has been leading a double life that’s given her life extraordinary meaning. Trained from the time she was seven by her grandmother to become the irrepressible thief she is, Rayla has worked for a secret sisterhood since her 13th birthday. In addition, Rayla’s maintained a solo thieving career since she turned 18. Now at 22, she’s a full-fledged high-end thief who steals from the vile, contemptible, and entitled wealthy, taking down real bad guys and keeping a fair amount of the spoils for her trouble.

Homicide Detectives Sasha Gutierrez and Rafi Stratford are investigating a series of murders that appear to have been committed by paranormals. A werewolf himself, Sasha knows neither his people nor vampires were the killers, despite the evidence. Desperate for clues they turn to Rhian Lewis, the proprietor of an occult bookstore...and a witch. What she discovers turns them all into targets.

Julian Luceanu is rich, powerful, and tired of women who only want him for his money. Nor is he alone in that—there's his cousin to consider. He, they, want something more, much more. Internet dating seemed far-fetched, but nothing else had worked. However, Julian has a secret that would put all their lives at risk....

Connor O'Donnell is throwing a party to celebrate his contentious rise to CEO. He challenges the best chefs in the city to create a truly decadent, memorable dinner. Thanks to Cherry, her friend, Patrick - a top chef - is one of those competing. Challenged to create an unforgettable dessert, he does - with Cherry as the pièce de résistance....Add one CEO, his two best friends, and mix well.

Mikealas's dreaming of the holidays...and Travis Donovan. What she doesn't know is that he's dreaming of her, too.

When Professor Miri Reynolds spots the incredibly handsome man standing in the shadows of the lecture hall, she doesn't know he's there for a purpose. Ash has come to seek information about the ethereal, or temporal, planes in order to recover the Book of Demons. He's not the only one looking; a shadowy corporation called Prometheus is hunting her as well, and they're not afraid to take extreme measures. What he doesn't expect is his attraction to Miri Reynolds or the secret she holds. He has his own secrets as well....

Lacey is a federal prosecutor in the middle of a high-profile case. She's tough, smart, and in control of her life - but it's an emotionally charged trial, and there's nothing like a sexy man to relieve some stress. The internet-dating-site profile was simple and direct: "Special Delivery. If you're a woman looking for good, safe, clean, no-strings sex, contact me."

Lily Cavanaugh is a chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author. She worked hard to get there. Her one regret is master chef Evan Taylor. She worked in his restaurant, fell in love with him, and dealt with his temper - until one day he went too far. Lily walked and took her heart with her. She never forgot him or the heat she felt. One night while she's teaching a cooking class, in walks Evan and the director of his new TV show, Dylan Bryant. They offer her an intriguing proposition.

Kidnapped, FBI Agent Angel Nicholas awakens to find herself in a vast underground chamber. Spotlighted in the center of that room is the most magnificent specimen of masculine beauty she's ever seen. Everything she's been taught tells her he can't be what he seems to be. To her astonishment, Angel finds herself drawn to him. Perhaps it's his pride, or his courage in the face of his captivity - because he's just as much a prisoner as she is.

Firefighter Jesse Armitage and his twin, Justin, a paramedic, help rescue Ceili Whelan and her dog Ranger from an apartment house fire. Each finds themselves attracted to pretty Ceili, not knowing Ceili is in serious trouble. Now it's big brother Caleb with SWAT who has to come to her aid. But can they save her from a powerful enemy?

When paramedic Jason Armitage responds to reports of wounded from a bank robbery, he finds pretty art teacher Maya Thompson shot. It's a coincidence his brother, Jack, a detective with the city PD, is assigned the case. And there's another brother, firefighter Jordan. For Jack, not only is she attractive, she's the perfect witness. To the men who robbed the bank? Maybe too perfect. Three handsome, appealing men born to protect and serve. Maya can't choose....

Arrested on a fabricated theft charge, Gregg Hadyn once again faces prison. Strategic Intelligence Response Unit Director Denny Garret’s attempt to exonerate him is complicated by a strange twist that puts Gregg on the lam, reverting to his life as a jewel thief. As the SIRU chases the indomitable thief, a national security threat—a mind-control device being offered to the highest bidding international terrorist—splits their attention. Optimistic he can lure Gregg back into the fold, Denny concocts a con to apprehend the terrorists—a con that goes horribly wrong.

The last thing newly married jewel thief Gregg Hadyn expects is to bump into a former girlfriend, especially one who also happens to be an exceptional thief. Now plying his talents for a premier espionage team, Gregg considers it one too many coincidences to learn fellow thief Derek Clayton is also in the mix. When Derek’s routine heist from a billionaire Greek recluse puts him on the run for his life, he heads directly to Gregg and the SIRU.

On an otherwise typical Sunday night, infamous Thief à la Femme Rayla Rousseau-Keltry and her FBI husband have the grave misfortune of finding their across-the-hall neighbor shot to death in his condo. A diamond simulant—in truth, a superb specimen of an extraordinarily large natural moissanite gem—is perched near the fingers of his lifeless, outstretched hand. Without a shred of doubt the man has been murdered, the unlikely but eminently successful crime-solving duo of vigilante thief and federal agent set out to find answers. But the more they dig, the more questions they unearth.