Contemporary Romances

Lone Wolf’s Warriors
Heroes who would rather risk their lives than their hearts.

Former Black Ops leader Jack Chaney gives up training mercenaries, who win causes he can’t believe in, to school bodyguards in protecting the innocent no one else can save. These elite warriors are prepared for any challenge except protecting their emotions from their not always helpless clients.

Warrior Without Rules

“Lone Wolf’s Warriors” Book II

Silhouette Intimate Moments #1382 (August 2005)
ISBN: 0-373-27452-1

British Intelligence agent Zachary Russell lives by three basic rules: Rule #1: I'm in charge, Rule #2: Where you go I go and Rule #3: Nothing personal. Deviations from routine got his diplomat father killed. The one blemish on Zach's professional record was the result of his weakness for the young woman he was assigned to protect which led to her kidnapping. Keeping her secrets afterwards nearly cost him his job. So why, after ten years, does her father request him as her bodyguard?

Risk-taking heiress Antonia Castillo lives life on the edge. Determined never to be vulnerable again after her father's refusal to pay her ransom led to a vicious assault she's hidden from the media and her family, Toni never runs from a challenge, except the one presented by Zach Russell. He alone knows her deepest fears. Now, ten years later, as she finalizes negotiations to move her family's athletic wear company to her father's native Mexico, someone is using the past to terrorize her. And Zach is the only one she trusts to keep her safe.

BookBrowser: “5-Star! A gripping tense thriller that the audience will read in one sitting.”

BookReview.com : “Excellent! Filled with intrigue and plenty of twists and turns.”

Midwest Book Review: “The latest “warrior” tale is a terrific romantic suspense. 5-Star!

Warrior Without A Cause
Lone Wolf’s Warrior’s-Book 1

Silhouette Intimate Moments #1350 / February 2005
ISBN: 0-373-27420-3

Mercenary trainer Jack Chaney is the last person straight-arrow lawyer Tessa D’Angelo would turn to for help-if her life wasn’t in danger. But if she’s to live long enough to find out the truth about her father’s supposed suicide, she must put hr life into his hands.

Jack Chaney knows he should walk away from Tessa’s request to train her to protect herself. Do-gooders like the attractive Ms. D’Angelo are often the victim of their own noble causes. What Jack underestimates is the degree of grit packed into Tessa D’Angelo’s tiny frame and his own reaction to that courage.

“A fabulous romantic suspense tale that stars a wonderful courageous protagonist.”
--The Best Reviews

“Superb romantic suspense. Five star!” - BookBrowser

“A fine romance and an especially fun mystery (are added) to this locked door thriller that grips readers until the final rescue.” -Midwest Book Reviews

“10 out of 10 Gold Award! A truly exceptional read!” Harriet Klausner, Blether Book Reviews

“A multi-layered story with a plot that moves along effortlessly with unpredictable twists, tension-filled romance, emotional depth and constant suspense. Lurking danger and hidden truths will keep readers guessing with its skillfully written story about finding love where one least expects it.” -Amelia Richard, CataRomance Reviews

“More than enough action to keep everyone’s eyes glued to the pages. For mystery and adventure, I recommend WARRIOR WITHOUT A CAUSE without hesitation.” -Carolyn Crisher, Romance Reviews Today

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“ A versatile writer with an exceptional gift for creating wonderfully exhilarating romances that sweep the reader away!” -- Rendezvous

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Silhouette Intimate Moments #851 / April 1998
ISBN: 0-373-07851-X
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Trouble's back in town . . .
Small towns are infamous for harboring secrets, and the sleepy Iowa farming
community of Sweetheart has a doozy. No one wants Zach Crandall to ask
questions about a 17-year old murder, especially when everyone considers
him guilty of the crime.

Some secrets are best left unspoken . . .
Bess Carrey, Sweetheart's beloved bookstore owner spent 17 years convincing
herself that was true. She'd let the only exciting thing to ever happen in
her life escape her when Zach roared out of town amid whispers of scandal.
And now he's back, stirring up old feelings in Bess, and resentment and
fear within the town that has embraced her as one of their own.

Someone wants to keep those secrets silent . . .
Can Zach convince a suspicious town and the fragile-hearted woman he has
always loved that if he's innocent, then one of them is guilty?

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LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART

Here's what reviewers have to say about LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART:

"The sensual undertones, not to mention a first-rate mystery, will keep
readers turning pages. You'll fall in love with LET ME CALL YOU
SWEETHEART!" - The Literary Times

"Sizzling romance and intriguing subplot." -Romantic Times

"Wow, is what comes to mind. This high impact novel is not only a passion
filled romance, but comes complete with mystery and suspense that will take
you above and beyond. A one of a kind." -Romance Reader on the Run

"Nancy Gideon delivers a great double treat with this puzzling mystery and
touching second chance at love. Splendid! 4 1/2 Bells!!" -Bell, Book and
Candle, "Your" 4 + Book Dealer

"Suspense wars successfully with romance in this yummy bad-boy story in an
atmosphere of distrust and a fiery desire that never died. What is it
about bad boys? As written by Nancy Gideon, they're so-o-o good when
they're bad! 5- Stars!" -Affaire de Coeur

For Mercy’s Sake

Silhouette Intimate Moments #646 / June 1995
ISBN: 0-373-07648-7
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Spencer Halloway could feel it. You’d think a stranded woman on a deserted road would be glad to see the sheriff, but not this woman. There was a telltale look in her eyes-a look Spencer had seen before. A look that said she was on the run. The lawman in him wanted to investigate the woman and her little girl. But the man in him needed to believe the long-legged beauty was innocent, despite his suspicions, despite her lies. Because Spencer was falling for the mysterious Mercy Royce-and for the child she claimed was her daughter.

A Waldenbooks Series Bestseller!
“ Enough gripping suspense, emotional tension and throbbing pathos on each page to keep readers glued to their chairs. A raw and moving work that leave the audience breathlessly anticipating the publication of her next category work.” -Affaire de Coeur
“ A heartwarming and touching love story full of intense passion and gripping emotion.” -Rendezvous
“ Pumps our curiosity up to a high level, skillfully tantalizing with one tidbit after another.”-Romantic Times

Titles by Dana Ransom for Zebra Books:
“ Readers will find themselves mesmerized by these magical characters!”-Romantic Times

Love’s Own Reward

Zebra Lucky In Love / September 1992
ISBN: 0-8217-3836-4
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“ Stunning debut! 4+”-Romantic Times
“ Great reading!”-Rendezvous “Wonderful!”-Ann’s World

Totally Yours

Zebra Lucky In Love / January 1993
ISBN: 0-8217-4053-9
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“ A powerful tour-de-force!”-The BookRak
“ 4+!” - Romantic Times

Lifetime Investment

Zebra Lucky In Love / March 1993
ISBN: 0-8217-4113-6
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“ Anyone craving a unique and powerful work should look no further. A powerful relationship dram framed with a believable storyline. Be prepared to buy a replacement copy-this novel will be reread many time. Five Star!”-Affaire de Coeur
“ Humorous incidents will have you laughing out loud…tender love story is touching as well. A poignant reading experience.”--Rendezvous