Table Of ContentA kidnapping offers an FBI agent a second chance at redemption in
Elle James’s Covert Cowboys, Inc. miniseries
After witnessing the murder of his partner, former FBI agent Zach Adams
suffers the weight of his own guilt. An unexpected assignment hunting down the
members of the Texas gang responsible—who have kidnapped a local woman—
could offer long-awaited revenge.
Zach understands the danger of tracking the cartel, but it’s his desire for the
sister of the missing person that he fails to anticipate. Determined to find her
twin, Jacie Kosart is as strong-willed as she is alluring. But when Zach’s ruthless
search for the kidnappers lands Jacie in the crosshairs of deadly enemies, Zach
realizes he’ll risk everything to keep her alive…even if it means confronting the
demons of his own past.
“What if you get in trouble?” She stared into his face, wishing he’d
reconsider and take her along. “What if you’re hurt?”
He smiled, his hand cupping her cheek. “Worried about me?”
Jacie stiffened and had a retort ready on her lips, but stopped short of delivering
it when she realized she was worried about him. “I haven’t known you long, but
damn it, I am worried about you. I kinda got used to having you around.” Her
hand covered the one he’d used to cup her cheek and she pulled it lower,
pressing a kiss into his palm.
“Stay safe for me, will you?” His eyes dark in the dim lighting from the
overhead bulbs, he leaned close and captured her lips in a soul-stealing kiss.
Dear Harlequin Intrigue Reader,
For nearly thirty years fearless romance has fueled every Harlequin Intrigue
book. Now we want everyone to know about the great crime stories our fantastic
authors write and the variety of compelling miniseries we offer. We think our
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This month’s lineup is packed with nonstop mystery in Smoky Ridge Curse, the
third in Paula Graves’s Bitterwood P.D. trilogy, exciting action in Sharpshooter,
the next installment in Cynthia Eden’s Shadow Agents miniseries, and of course
fearless romance—whether from newcomers Jana DeLeon and HelenKay Dimon
or veteran author Aimée Thurlo, we’ve got every angle covered.
Next month buckle up as Debra Webb returns with a new Colby Agency series
featuring The Specialists. And in November USA TODAY bestselling author B.J.
Daniels takes us back to “The Canyon” for her special Christmas at Cardwell
Ranch celebration.
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Taking Aim
Elle James
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A Golden Heart Award winner for Best Paranormal Romance in 2004, Elle
James started writing when her sister issued a Y2K challenge to write a romance
novel. She has managed a full-time job and raised three wonderful children, and
she and her husband even tried their hands at ranching exotic birds (ostriches,
emus and rheas) in the Texas Hill Country. Ask her, and she’ll tell you what it’s
like to go toe-to-toe with an angry 350-pound bird! After leaving her successful
career in information technology management, Elle is now pursuing her writing
full-time. Elle loves to hear from fans. You can contact her at
[email protected] or visit her website at www.ellejames.com.
Books by Elle James
HARLEQUIN INTRIGUE
938—DAKOTA MELTDOWN
961—LAKOTA BABY
987—COWBOY SANCTUARY
1014—BLOWN AWAY
1033—ALASKAN FANTASY
1052—TEXAS-SIZED SECRETS
1080—UNDER SUSPICION, WITH CHILD
1100—NICK OF TIME
1127—BABY BLING
1156—AN UNEXPECTED CLUE
1172—OPERATION XOXO
1191—KILLER BODY
1226—BUNDLE OF TROUBLE
1244—HOSTAGE TO THUNDER HORSE
1281—COWBOY BRIGADE
1306—ENGAGED WITH THE BOSS
1357—THUNDER HORSE HERITAGE
1382—THUNDER HORSE REDEMPTION
1433—TRIGGERED*
1439—TAKING AIM*
*Covert Cowboys, Inc.
HARLEQUIN NOCTURNE
147—THE WITCH’S INITIATION
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Zach Adams—Former FBI special agent tortured and broken by Los Lobos
cartel.
Jacie Kosart—Big Elk Ranch big game hunting trail guide desperate to find her
twin sister.
Tracie Kosart—FBI special agent kidnapped while on vacation visiting her
sister on the Big Elk Ranch.
Hank Derringer—Billionaire willing to take the fight for justice into his own
hands by setting up CCI—Covert Cowboys, Inc.
Bruce Masterson—Tracie Kosart’s fiancé and fellow FBI special agent.
Richard Giddings—Owner of Big Elk Ranch game hunting operation.
Humberto Hernandez—Big Elk Ranch trail guide who knew more than he
should have.
Cara Jo Smith—Pretty single woman who owns the diner in Wild Oak Canyon.
Enrique Sanchez—La Familia Diablos gang member.
Juan Alvarez—Tracie’s contact who informed her of the coming transfer in
Wild Horse Canyon.
Brandon Pendley—Hank Derringer’s computer guru.
Grant Lehmann—Hank Derringer’s old friend and big dog in the FBI.
This book is dedicated to the brave men and women who risk their lives daily
fighting for truth and justice.
