Linda Johnston O. - Alias Mommy

Leave it alone, Reeve. I know youre trying to help, but if you dig into things you dont understand, youll only hurt me. The baby, too.

Once again, Reeve took her into his arms, but his feelings were not nearly as tender as before. Something was going on that he did not understand.

Explain the rest, Polly, he insisted, trying not to become intoxicated by the fragrant silkiness of her hair.

She shook her head. I cant. Her voice broke.

Where was his sanity? Despite every bit of sense he had, he bent down and captured her mouth with his. For a moment she did not respond. And then she kissed him back, as though this was the only kiss they would ever share. As though there were no tomorrow.

Dear Harlequin Intrigue Reader,

The days are getting cooler, but the romantic suspense is always hot at Harlequin Intrigue! Check out this months selections.

TEXAS CONFIDENTIAL continues with The Specialist (#589) by Dani Sinclair. Rafe Alvarez was the resident playboy agent, until he met his match in Kendra Kincaide. He transformed his new partner into a femme fatale for the sake of a mission, and instantly lost his bachelors heart for the sake of love.

THE SUTTON BABIES have grown in number by two in Little Boys Blue (#590) by Susan Kearney. A custody battle over cowboy M.D. Cameron Suttons baby boys was brewing. When East Coast socialite Alexa Whitfield agreed to a marriage of convenience, Cam thought his future was settled. Until he fell for his temporary wifethe same wife someone was determined to kill!

Hailed by Romantic Times Magazine as an author who writes a tantalizing read, Gayle Wilson returns with Midnight Remembered (#591), which marks the conclusion of her MORE MEN OF MYSTERY series. When ex-CIA agent Joshua Stone couldnt remember his true identity, he became an easy target. But his ex-partner Paige Daniels knew all his secrets, including what was in his heart.

Reeve Snyder had rescued Polly Black from death and delivered her baby girl one fateful night. Pollys vulnerable beauty touched him deep inside, but who was she? And what was she running from? And next time, would Reeve be able to save her and her daughter when danger came calling? Find out in Alias Mommy (#592) by Linda O. Johnston.

Dont miss a single exciting moment!

Sincerely,

Denise OSullivan

Associate Senior Editor

Harlequin Intrigue

Alias Mommy

Linda O. Johnston

www.millsandboon.co.uk

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A practicing attorney, Linda juggles her busy schedule between mornings of writing briefs, contracts and other legalese, and afternoons of creating memorable tales of the paranormal, time travel, mystery, contemporary and romantic suspense. Armed with an undergraduate degree in journalism with an advertising emphasis from Pennsylvania State University, Linda began her versatile writing career running a small newspaper, then working in advertising and public relations, and later obtaining her J.D. degree from Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh.

Linda belongs to Sisters in Crime and is actively involved with Romance Writers of America, participating in the Los Angeles, Orange County and Western Pennsylvania chapters. She lives near Universal Studios, Hollywood, with her husband, two sons and two cavalier King Charles spaniels.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Reeve SnyderA doctor dedicated to saving lives without getting involved in thembut all that changed the night he delivered mysterious and beautiful Polly Blacks baby.

Alicia FrostThe ruthless reporter senses a scandal surrounding the new mom in town.

Lou JensonA corrupt politician with his career at stake, Lou is determined to find his missing stepdaughter.

Victor and Gene JensonBoth brothers believe the best place

for their stepsister and her child is home with the family.

Al CrackauerThe private investigator is hot on Catherines trail. Hell let nothing stand in his way.

Ava Calvert JensonHas her beloved daughters disappearance driven this mother mad?

Contents

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter One

The car took curves well, thank heavens, as she forced it to careen through the night. Sheets of rain threw the glare of her headlights back into her face, stabbing her moist, smarting eyes. She blinked, trying to keep them open.

She was exhausted. She had barely stopped to rest over the last whatfour days? Five? She had not slept more than a couple of stolen hours at a time along her circuitous route.

And now, the local weather report, said a disembodied male voice. Shed turned the radio up to blare over the rains pounding and the rushing air of the defogger, which failed to clear the windshield. Only local news was on now. She had no interest in local newsexcept for the weather report. More thunderstorms coming, the man informed her cheerily.

Of course.

She hated driving in the rain, especially in the dark. It was one of many newly discovered dislikes. As with the rest, she had never experienced this one before. There had always been someone.