Classic Romance
The MacNeills
Dedicated burn surgeon Kate Sinclair shields her tender heart behind a white coat and a coolly professional manner. But something about the little patient the nurses dub “Iron Man” and his vital flyboy father challenges her as a doctor and a woman.
Since the car crash that killed his wife and almost took his son, pilot Patrick MacNeill’s life has revolved around his little boy. No one—no woman and certainly no interfering doctor—can intrude on their bond, forged in love and pain.
When little Jack’s care brings these two together, it ignites a passion they can’t ignore. But their growing involvement threatens Patrick’s emotional barriers and Kate’s professional future. With so much at stake, will she trust her judgment…or her heart?
RT Book Reviews “WISH” Hero Award Winner
Maggie Award Winner
Romance Writers of America RITA® Award Finalist
Golden Heart Finalist
(Originally published by Harlequin Books in 1998. Revised 2012.)
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“Don’t dare miss THE PASSION OF PATRICK MACNEILL, Virginia Kantra’s emotional tour-de-force that will introduce you to some of the most compelling, most endearing, most memorable characters you’ve met.” – Eileen Dreyer, New York Times bestselling author
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“I have read and enjoyed all of Virginia Kantra’s books. One thing for sure, her heroes are some of the best in the business. They are strong and tender with a protective and nurturing streak and a deep commitment to family – all traits that I love.” –All About Romance
Business consultant Conn MacNeill is determined to prove himself after his recent firing from his high stakes, high powered job in Boston. This trip down south to save Val’s restaurant, Wild Thymes, is just a detour on his comeback trail. Conn needs the recommendation of Val’s father…but he isn’t counting on his attraction to free spirit Val.
As a condition of her father’s loan, independent Val Cutler is forced to accept Conn’s advice to save her struggling restaurant…but she doesn’t have to like it.
Desire quickly flares between the Yankee consultant and the sexy southern beauty. But things get even hotter when they begin to uncover the secrets behind the restaurant’s troubles. Secrets that someone would kill to keep…
Romance Writers of America RITA® Award Finalist
(Originally published by Harlequin Books in 1999. Revised 2012.)
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“Happily, the MacNeill brothers are back! Conn is the charming brother who takes no prisoners in his commitment for victory…The multi-dimensional characters are easy to love.” –The Romance Reader
Easygoing, easy-loving carpenter Sean MacNeill is good with his hands and quick on his feet. The last thing he’s looking for is a widow with baggage, no matter how appealing.
Responsible Rachel is fleeing the aftermath of her husband’s suicide…and the men he owed money to. The last thing she wants complicating her new life is a sexy carpenter, no matter how tempting.
But sometimes the last person you want is the one person you need…
(Originally published by Harlequin Books in 2000. Revised 2012.)
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“A not-to-be-missed romance! This book is romance at its finest, with incredible writing, vivid word pictures, realistic dialogue and a to-die-for hero…Just the right balance of sizzling sensuality, fast-pacing, and loads of emotion. Perfect!!” –Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author
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“Could someone clone Sean MacNeill and send him over? I think I am in love!” –All About Romance
Bad boy Maddox “Mad Dog” Palmer has loved Annie Barclay since they were kids. But when she married his high school teammate, golden boy Rob Cross, Maddox backed off and moved away. Now he’s back in town, and Ann is in trouble, threatened by both her abusive ex-husband and the law.
Tender-hearted Ann is fighting for a new life and custody of her young son. She has enough on her plate without a burned out, big city cop reigniting an old flame or reminding her of the girl she used to be. Maddox tempts her beyond her safe boundaries. But can the first man who made Ann feel desire teach her to love again?
Romance Writers of America RITA® Award Finalist
All About Romance “Desert Isle Keeper”
(Originally published by Harlequin Books in 2000. Revised 2012.)
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“Kantra has to be the only romance author I’ve read whose characters are as rich as those of Nora Roberts.” –The Romance Reader
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Romantic Suspense
He’s seen too much, done things he’s not proud of. But when a prosecutor’s widow drags him into her quest to finish her husband’s work, he’ll be damned before he lets her get herself hurt…or killed.
Clare Harmon believes in second chances for the kids and ex-cons she employs through her neighborhood garden project. But she won’t risk her heart and her life on any man again, especially one who gets shot at for a living.
Tough cop Matt Dunn doesn’t want the beautiful girl next door complicating his recent assignment to the new community policing assignment. But when danger forces them together, these two wounded souls just may take a second chance…on love.
Golden Heart Winner, Best Romantic Suspense
Holt Medallion Winner
RT Book Reviews “Best First Series Romance” Nominee
(Originally published by Harlequin Books in 1998. Revised 2012.)
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“Virginia Kantra is an autobuy…her books are keepers and her heroes are to die for.”
– Suzanne Brockmann, New York Times bestselling author
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The mountains hold secrets…
None more dangerous than the survivalist militia that kidnaps photographer Lexie Scott and holds her deep in the woods of North Carolina. Lexie escapes their compound only to careen into Jack Miller, an ex-cop determined to extract his sister and her child from an abusive marriage to the militia’s cult-like leader.
The forest has eyes…
Helping Lexie will screw up Jack’s mission—especially since Lexie is hiding secrets of her own. But hunted through the woods by a desperate enemy, Jack and Lexie must work together to prevent a fatal standoff.
Romance Writers of America RITA® Award Finalist Golden Leaf Award Winner
(Originally published by Berkley Books in 2005. Revised 2016.)
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“Virginia Kantra writes romantic suspense with a dash of humor, a dollop of intrigue, and a heavy dose of adventure.”
–Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author
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You can run, but you cannot escape your past…
After her career in New York crashes and burns, Bailey Wells returns to her sleepy hometown of Stokesville, North Carolina, as personal assistant to true crime writer Paul Ellis. When Ellis’s wife is murdered in their home, Bailey attracts the interest of seasoned detective Steve Burke.
Burke doesn’t want to believe Bailey is guilty of murder. But as their investigation threatens to uncover the deadly secrets of the past, can they prove her innocence before the killer strikes again?
(Originally published by Berkley Books in 2006. Revised 2017.)
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“Sexy and suspenseful…a really good read.” –Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author
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