Mountainside Murder - Nicole Helm

She’s hunting a hitman — now she and his next victim are targets...

North Star undercover operative Sabrina Killian is on a hitman’s trail. She doesn’t need help from Wyoming search-and-rescue ranger Connor Lindstrom. But the persistent ex-SEAL is the killer’s target — and soon they are both being hunted. Now they’ve joined forces to uncover a treasonous conspiracy. But will Sabrina and Connor’s most dangerous secrets even the odds — or take them out for good?

Bayou Christmas Disappearance - Denise N. Wheatley

She’ll help him find a kidnapped victim. He’ll keep her alive in the process.

Mona Avery is determined to investigate Dillon Reed’s high-profile missing persons case in the Louisiana bayou. Even if the stubborn Detective Reed insists the hotshot investigative journalist is a hindrance. For Mona, the case is personal, especially at Christmas. Working closely with the detective makes it hard to deny the attraction. But a killer wants Mona’s story silenced...and only Dillon can keep her safe.