Peril

When criminal Deke Mitchell robs a Denver, Colo., bank, he leaves a trail of love in his wake in this riveting anthology of interconnected romantic suspense novellas. Ivy’s “Redemption” reunites police detectives Tessa Ralston and Ian Sullivan, the man with whom she once shared an unforgettable steamy night, as they follow Deke’s trail. In Zanetti’s “Rescue: Hero Style,” Deke threatens bank teller Ella Riverton, igniting the fierce protective instincts of her ex-boyfriend, former soldier Caden Scott. Deke and his crew then hide out at Sam Bridger’s ranch in Martin’s “One Last Kiss,” which finds Sam willing to do whatever it takes to rescue his crush Libby Hale, who’s been taken hostage by the gang. Each story smoothly transitions into the next, building tension in the action-packed through line while offering believable and steamy love stories amid the danger. The authors keep the plot zipping along with exciting twists and intense chemistry. Fans of strong and chivalrous heroes will swoon. (June)