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Matt Jensen's scenic trip on the Denver railway is derailed when an avalanche strikes the train. Far from an accident, its cause is a reckless band of outlaws out to free their leader. Surrounded and outgunned in a driving snowstorm, Matt must lead to safety a ragtag group of survivors that includes a senator's sick daughter and a beautiful woman with a dark past.

In the collection of short stories, Hadley examines the most intimate of family relationships in situations laced with humor, warmth, and emotion.

Young singer Saba Tarcan journeys from her native Wales to the bazaars of Cairo to entertain Allied troops. After wishing farewell to her fighter pilot beau Dom Benson, Saba's life takes a dramatic turn when she's recruited by the British Secret Service for a mission of international importance. What Saba doesn't realize is that her assignment will place the love of her life in grave danger.

Carley Reed didn't have an easy childhood, but now, as a settled adult living in San Francisco, she has managed to make a peaceful life for herself. Everything changes, though, when a private investigator finds her one morning and informs her that she has inherited her grandmother's house in Tallulah, Mississippi. Tallulah seems like the perfect place for Carley to settle down and fulfill a life-long dream of opening a small café--but danger and mystery might hinder her from reaching out to others and saving herself.

Kay's animal desires take physical form during each new moon, when her wolfish nature is unleashed. But that isn't Kay's only secret. In her basement, she keeps the vampire Gideon, helpless to free himself from the silver chains binding him. With every passing day, Kay senses the power within him and wonders if giving herself to the blood drinker might fulfill both their destinies.

Zero believes that he is a hero, but the counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only Zero can help.

Reporter Moira Harrisons strikes a pedestrian while driving late one night on a wooded road. Dazed from the crash, Moira sees a second man appear at her window and assure her everything will be all right--but then she passes out. When Moira wakes, both men are gone, and a mystery awaits.

A member of Rabbi Small's congregation dies a mysterious death during a hurricane. When the suspect turns out to be a troubled but likable young man, Rabbi Small comes to his aid.

Rabbi Small is joyously preparing to celebrate Passover. However, the holiday season is marred when local violence, racism, and misplaced pride run amok.

Rabbi Small must discover the truth surrounding the mysterious death of a non-practicing member of his congregation or forfeit all hope for peace in the temple.