USA Today bestselling authors VR Marks and Regan Black bring you four shorter tales of suspense and romance just in time to heat up your holidays:

The Sheriff's Proposal by VR Marks: The annual Thanksgiving feast in Haleswood will be more than memorable when Sheriff Cochran won't take no for an answer.

Saving Christmas Day by VR Marks: Special Agent Dale Nichols needs an assist from Ross Carpenter, leader of the RC Investigations team, to save a child on Christmas Day.

In the Interest of Security by Regan Black: In 2096 retired soldier Jim Corvin must apply all of his expertise to shield a mother and child from a new danger. But will his skills protect his battered heart?

Sandman (Unknown Identities #3) by Regan Black: On New Year's Eve a former Marine sniper has one final shot at love.