Phoenix Agency

Kelly Monroe was shocked when her dog, Xena, a Caucasian Ovcharka seemed to bond at once with Rick Latrobe, a partner in the high profile Phoenix Agency. Ovcharkas are known for linking with only their owners. But Xena is picking up Rick's wave length, very much aware when an attempt is made on Rick's life and sensing all kinds of danger signals related to Rick's current project: ferrying a shipment of arms to a private security cadre in Iraq. Rick is nearly killed when the shipment is stolen by terrorists who are hot on his trail. Only Kelly and Xena-coached by members of The Lotus Circle to expand the psychic link between the three of them-can keep him safe. As Rick scrambles to learn who's behind the whole mess, the relationship he and Kelly have deepens. But Xena is the real star, not only signaling when danger is at hand but "sniffing" out the killers.

Her so-called gift put her in perilous situations...Janet Rodman barely controlled her psi ability as an empath to teach school and hang with a few friends. She never knew when a wave of unsuitable emotions from others would assault her. She had learned to build walls to live her life but evil could break them down. A job as a private tutor kept her safe from assault...or so she thought. He wasn't looking for a woman in his life...Former SEAL and top tier attorney J. T. Fitzpatrick wasn't interested in bringing a woman into his house. A bitter divorce took care of that. But when his friends at The Phoenix Agency called on his help to rescue a woman in danger, how could he say no? He's unprepared for the instant attraction to Janet Rodman, but he's not looking for a relationship and this is supposed to be a strictly business deal. The Darkman isn't about to let some woman interrupt his mission in life...His plan is working perfectly, and the bodies are piling up. He can't let Janet Rodman screw them up. But when she disappears, he pulls out all stops to find and eliminate her. And he'll kill anyone who gets in the way. With the chemistry exploding between them, can the former SEAL keep Janet safe and destroy the killer before he destroys them?