Colorado Confidential

In Kiss and Tell by Amanda Stevens, which was originally published as part of the Colorado Confidential anthology in 2003, a private investigator is tasked with discovering whether or not a man who is running for governor kidnapped his nephew. To do so, she must pose as his fiancée. A covert network of secret agents is Colorado's most lethal weapon-and its only hope. Bound by love, loyalty and the law, these men and women are trained to handle the most clandestine and dangerous cases. As scandal and ruin threaten the state's rich and powerful, they'll uncover secrets that span generations…and that someone will kill to keep. Private investigator and ex-FBI agent Fiona Clark is assigned to investigate Joshua Langworthy, the firstborn son of Colorado's own brand of American royalty and a suspect in his nephew's kidnapping case. Josh believes Fiona is posing as his fake fiancée to keep him safe due to a death threat, but, as their love for each other becomes more than an act, Fiona's honor is pitted against her heart.

Colorado Confidential agent Night Walker could track like a wolf and gentle the wildest beast. But learning that his night of forbidden desire with Colorado's own society princess had produced a son, and that his baby had been kidnapped, cut the fierce Cheyenne to the soul. Now Holly Langworthy-the mother of his child, the woman who had seduced him and entered his heart against his will-was also missing. Holly and their baby were prisoners, and all leads pointed to a madman. And though he feared he and Holly could never bridge the gap between their opposite worlds, the primal warrior in Night could never rest until he brought them safely home….

When Lily St. Claire buried her father along the Santa Fe Trail her life of privilege and ease had ended. Her future had loomed ahead of her, empty and unknowable until North Walker, half-Cheyenne and all man, bargained for her with horses and hope for brighter days for his people, his family, his heart! North Walker personified the rugged frontier that spawned him. Elegant, refined Lily St. Claire belonged to a different world, but she was perfect for his plan to bring their worlds together. She would teach his sister Eastern manners and then she would be free to go. But in his heart he was beginning to hope that Lily would never leave.

Choose A Man Or Be Left Behind! So said the code of the West for women alone on wagon trains. But newly widowed Jessica Beaumont had a baby on the way, and what kind of man would willingly take on another man's child? Apparently the rugged, handsome kind, for wagon-train scout Finn Carson staked his claim on her early, and swore never to let go! Finn Carson was an honest man who honestly wanted Jessica Beaumont to cherish and love forever. But would this fetching beauty accept him if she discovered his connection to the danger stalking her? Or would their chance at happiness be lost before it was truly found?

When true love is found on the trail, it's threatened by danger and scandalous secrets in this Western historical romance! "Choose a man or be left behind!" So said the code of the West for women alone on wagon trains. But newly widowed Jessica Beaumont had a baby on the way, and what kind of man would willingly take on another man's child? Apparently the ruggedly handsome kind, for wagon-train scout Finn Carson staked his claim on her early . . . and swore never to let go! Finn was an honest man who honestly wanted Jessica Beaumont to cherish and love forever. But would this fetching beauty accept him if she discovered his connection to the danger stalking her? Or would their chance at happiness be lost before it was truly found?

MISSION PROFILE THE AGENT: Conrad Burke, alias Connor Ducharme HIS MOTTO: "Always work alone." THE ASSIGNMENT-AND COMPLICATION: Team up with one headstrong, pregnant woman to catch a criminal…. With a resolve as cold as steel and a thirst for vengeance, U.S. marshal-turned-Confidential-agent Conrad Burke tracked his quarry like a Wild West hero of old. Until the trail led to his downfall-the one woman he'd always loved. Marilyn Langworthy, billionaire's daughter-and after one reckless night, mother of Con's unborn child. His quest placed her in jeopardy. But although the mobster he sought took no prisoners, only Marilyn had the key to bring the man down. Now Con would move heaven and earth to keep Marilyn safe….

MISSION PROFILE THE AGENT: Michael Wellesley HIS MOTTO: "Trust no one." VITAL STATS: 6'3''; sea-blue eyes; tall, dark and deadly THE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover cowboy THE COMPLICATION: Nicola Carson Confidential agent Michael Wellesley had his mission to infiltrate a powerful senator's ranch under control-until he unmasked one sweetly sexy impostor! Nicola Carson's brilliant disguise as a boyish ranch hand couldn't hide her femininity from Michael's razor-sharp senses. She claimed the senator wanted her dead, and she was hiding in plain sight to find out why. Taking on an inexperienced partner wasn't in Michael's plan, but with Nicola's precious life in his hands, the maverick agent realized the time had come to improvise….

MISSION PROFILE THE AGENT: Shawn Jameson HIS MOTTO: "Where there's smoke, there's fire." VITAL STATS: 5'11''; cool blue eyes; white-hot smile THE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover nanny THE COMPLICATION: Dr. Kelley Stanton Tough-guy agent Shawn Jameson work in a hospital day care? If it would help him to catch an arsonist, he'd give it a shot. Rumors hinted that Dr. Kelley Stanton had torched hospital records to cover up a mistake. But the beautiful doc didn't fit the profile-and Shawn's protective instincts went on red alert. With her reputation in shreds and her daughter in danger, Kelley couldn't afford to notice the handsome day-care worker. Trusting the sexy stranger could be her downfall-but with their first explosive kiss, Kelley knew it would be worth going down in flames….