The Hawke Family Series by Jean Barrett

HE'S DISCOVERED HE HAD A CHILD -- THREE YEARS TOO LATE Four years ago, Karen Ramey fled from Devlin Hawke's loving arms without reason or cause. Only she knew the agony of what that decision had cost her. Now, her daughter missing and in the hands of a madman, the only man she could turn to was the father of her secret child -- Devlin Hawke... moreHE'S DISCOVERED HE HAD A CHILD -- THREE YEARS TOO LATE Four years ago, Karen Ramey fled from Devlin Hawke's loving arms without reason or cause. Only she knew the agony of what that decision had cost her. Now, her daughter missing and in the hands of a madman, the only man she could turn to was the father of her secret child -- Devlin Hawke.... Working with Karen to find their child was both a blessing and a curse -- for Devlin had never stopped loving her and had never understood why she'd left his bed and his life so abruptly. They needed time to sort through the past -- yet time was a luxury they didn't have. For their baby's life was in jeopardy, and a killer held all the cards.... less

TALL, DARK AND...DETERMINED TO "INVESTIGATE" THE GIRL NEXT DOOR! With his slow, seductive smile, broad shoulders, and massive chest, Dallas McFarland was a threat to any woman's heart, especially plain-Jane P.I. Christy Hawke's! Except Christy's professional reputation was at stake, and she had no other choice but to team up with her sexy rival to investigate the murder of a prominent French Quarter socialite... moreTALL, DARK AND...DETERMINED TO "INVESTIGATE" THE GIRL NEXT DOOR! With his slow, seductive smile, broad shoulders, and massive chest, Dallas McFarland was a threat to any woman's heart, especially plain-Jane P.I. Christy Hawke's! Except Christy's professional reputation was at stake, and she had no other choice but to team up with her sexy rival to investigate the murder of a prominent French Quarter socialite. But never in a million years did she expect that drop-dead-gorgeous Dallas would aim his sultry, passionate gaze on her. Now, as they worked together to locate the killer, the danger that loomed before them was nothing compared to the explosive attraction that threatened to consume them both.... less

Mitchell Hawke had closed the doors of the Hawke Detective Agency to take some much-needed time off when a top secret delivery arrived on his doorstep just days before Christmas. This was no ordinary package, but a witness in desperate need of protection from a brutal mobster -- the beautiful Madeline Raeburn. A woman Mitch had every reason not to trust... moreMitchell Hawke had closed the doors of the Hawke Detective Agency to take some much-needed time off when a top secret delivery arrived on his doorstep just days before Christmas. This was no ordinary package, but a witness in desperate need of protection from a brutal mobster -- the beautiful Madeline Raeburn. A woman Mitch had every reason not to trust. But with a killer who seemed to know her every move, Madeline broke through Mitch's barriers when she placed her body and soul into his keeping. Now they faced a journey fraught with peril -- and unexpected passion. A passion Mitch had to resist to keep Madeline alive. less

Driving cattle across mountainous Colorado terrain to gain an inheritance she didn't even want was not Samantha Howard's idea of a good time. Especially since someone was dead set against her inheriting her grandfather's ranch. A menacing presence overshadowed the drive, and the murderous threats against her became all too real... Then Roark Hawke, the lean-hipped, sexy rancher and sometime private investigator hired to protect her, ambled into her life... moreDriving cattle across mountainous Colorado terrain to gain an inheritance she didn't even want was not Samantha Howard's idea of a good time. Especially since someone was dead set against her inheriting her grandfather's ranch. A menacing presence overshadowed the drive, and the murderous threats against her became all too real... Then Roark Hawke, the lean-hipped, sexy rancher and sometime private investigator hired to protect her, ambled into her life. He was everything Samantha hated in a man - a cowboy with ranching in his blood. Neither one expected the irresistible passion that arose between them, even as the danger mounted. But when separated by a killer's last desperate act, could Roark save the woman he had come to love? less