Debra & Regan Webb & Black - Investigating Christmas

This superrich tech tycoon will do anything to keep the love of his life and her family safe this Christmas.

When the woman who left him comes back desperate for help, sexy billionaire Rush Grayson is thrilled. He still wants and needs Lucy Gaines, but Lucy only needs his professional help—to rescue her abducted sister and nephew. The strong-willed independent woman thinks she’s over Rush. She’d never be foolish enough to fall for a man incapable of love.

But as Rush and Lucy begin a harrowing race against time to free her family, the fire between them blazes. Now they must use Rush’s brilliant invention to outwit the ruthless kidnapper, or neither will live to see a Christmas family reunion…

Colby Agency: Family Secrets

“Let me go, Rush. Let me go back to France and save Gwen and Jackson.”

He crossed the office to sit beside her once more. “I have friends all over the world, Lucy. We can track down where he’s holding your sister and the baby. Let me make some calls.”

“No! You can’t alert anyone or he’ll kill them. He gave me a week and it’s going by too fast. The man following me might already suspect I caved and told you. It has to be his way.”

“We’ll find a better option,” he promised.

She shook her head, tears blurring her vision again. “I’m not taking you down with me. Destroy the ghost files,” she pleaded. “Wipe out all records of Garmeaux. Forget I was here.”

“I can’t do that.” His voice turned hard again. “I won’t do that.”

She opened her mouth to say more and he smothered the words with a kiss. What might have originated as a kiss of comfort ignited like a match struck, blazing across her senses.

Investigating Christmas

Debra Webb and Regan Black

www.millsandboon.co.uk

DEBRA WEBB, born in Alabama, wrote her first story at age nine and her first romance at thirteen. It wasn’t until after she spent three years working for the military behind the Iron Curtain—and a five-year stint with NASA—that she realized her true calling. Since then the USA TODAY bestselling author has penned more than one hundred novels, including her internationally bestselling Colby Agency series.

REGAN BLACK, a USA TODAY bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. Raised in the Midwest and California, she and her family, along with their adopted greyhound, two arrogant cats and a quirky finch, reside in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where the rich blend of legend, romance and history fuels her imagination.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS

Lucille Gaines—Lucy has recently moved to France for a new job as a personal assistant to a wealthy recluse. After a difficult year, she’s bringing her sister and nephew along to give them all the fresh start they need.

Rush Grayson—Rush pulled himself out of a bleak childhood and a stint in juvenile detention for hacking into secure sites to create and position his company, Gray Box, at the top of the information-security industry.

Dieter Kathrein—The elderly billionaire lives a reclusive life in France. With Lucy as his new assistant living and working on one of his estates, he hopes to maintain his privacy amid a formidable electronic age.

Mathieu Garmeaux—A reporter based in Paris who has turned up what could be the story of his career.

Sam Bellemere—Rush’s business and development partner, he serves as head of security for Gray Box, keeping an eye out for any attempts to break their system.

For Debra, the best mentor, writing partner

and friend in the world! It’s a joy to be

on this marvelous adventure with you!

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Back Cover Text This superrich tech tycoon will do anything to keep the love of his life and her family safe this Christmas. When the woman who left him comes back desperate for help, sexy billionaire Rush Grayson is thrilled. He still wants and needs Lucy Gaines, but Lucy only needs his professional help—to rescue her abducted sister and nephew. The strong-willed independent woman thinks she’s over Rush. She’d never be foolish enough to fall for a man incapable of love. But as Rush and Lucy begin a harrowing race against time to free her family, the fire between them blazes. Now they must use Rush’s brilliant invention to outwit the ruthless kidnapper, or neither will live to see a Christmas family reunion… Colby Agency: Family Secrets

Introduction “Let me go, Rush. Let me go back to France and save Gwen and Jackson.” He crossed the office to sit beside her once more. “I have friends all over the world, Lucy. We can track down where he’s holding your sister and the baby. Let me make some calls.” “No! You can’t alert anyone or he’ll kill them. He gave me a week and it’s going by too fast. The man following me might already suspect I caved and told you. It has to be his way.” “We’ll find a better option,” he promised. She shook her head, tears blurring her vision again. “I’m not taking you down with me. Destroy the ghost files,” she pleaded. “Wipe out all records of Garmeaux. Forget I was here.” “I can’t do that.” His voice turned hard again. “I won’t do that.” She opened her mouth to say more and he smothered the words with a kiss. What might have originated as a kiss of comfort ignited like a match struck, blazing across her senses.

Title Page Investigating Christmas Debra Webb and Regan Black www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author DEBRA WEBB, born in Alabama, wrote her first story at age nine and her first romance at thirteen. It wasn’t until after she spent three years working for the military behind the Iron Curtain—and a five-year stint with NASA—that she realized her true calling. Since then the USA TODAY bestselling author has penned more than one hundred novels, including her internationally bestselling Colby Agency series. REGAN BLACK, a USA TODAY bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. Raised in the Midwest and California, she and her family, along with their adopted greyhound, two arrogant cats and a quirky finch, reside in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where the rich blend of legend, romance and history fuels her imagination.

Cast of Characters CAST OF CHARACTERS Lucille Gaines—Lucy has recently moved to France for a new job as a personal assistant to a wealthy recluse. After a difficult year, she’s bringing her sister and nephew along to give them all the fresh start they need. Rush Grayson—Rush pulled himself out of a bleak childhood and a stint in juvenile detention for hacking into secure sites to create and position his company, Gray Box, at the top of the information-security industry. Dieter Kathrein—The elderly billionaire lives a reclusive life in France. With Lucy as his new assistant living and working on one of his estates, he hopes to maintain his privacy amid a formidable electronic age. Mathieu Garmeaux—A reporter based in Paris who has turned up what could be the story of his career. Sam Bellemere—Rush’s business and development partner, he serves as head of security for Gray Box, keeping an eye out for any attempts to break their system.