Andrea Franks couldn't deny anyone in need—nor could she deny her instant, intense attraction to the stranger. Who was this man? And why did he bring trouble to her isolated world

Former Special Ops soldier Kyle McKendrick had nowhere to turn and was out of options. His buddy was already dead. Now Kyle had to protect his widow, Andrea—who had vowed to kill him on sight. He had to convince her a much larger mission was unraveling before she took matters into her own hands. Evenly matched, could he outmaneuver this woman long enough for all their wounds to heal?

Special ops had prepared him for every danger… except a confrontation with a pregnant woman

Gray Turner lived by his instincts. But they went on the fritz the moment his old high school crush walked through his door.

Her son had been kidnapped and Katie had nowhere else to turn. Gray was her only hope of finding her boy before he was taken across the northern border. And she'd do anything to secure Gray's cooperation….

With Gray the mission always came first. But the Special Ops manual never covered difficult pregnant women or how to get them out of your head. Somehow he'd have to ignore his long-smoldering attraction to Katie before he relinquished all control….

Saving Destiny
Silhouette Nocturne, November 2007

An out-of-this world tale of a scientist turned crystal healer and the demon blackmailed into protecting her.  Dr. Destiny Rue must face her fear of insanity and trust a stranger to defend her from paranormal creatures determined to destroy her.  What neither she, nor the Ash Demon Kadenshar realize is that together they
have the ability to bring peace to the dark and mortal realms.  But first, they both have to accept themselves for who they are, and surrender to love.

"Characters are fresh, complex and real...plot is fast-paced and original."  —Romantic Times

“This story absolutely fascinated me. It satisfied every craving I have for a paranormal story!”  —The Best Reviews

“A classic love story wrapped around a paranormal thriller, Saving Destiny is a tale readers won't want to miss.”  —Romance Reviews Today

Excerpt:
     How does one love? Had his father loved his mother? He didn’t know. But he did remember the way they touched, brief, gentle, secretive, as if they were doing something wrong.
     Her rose quartz charm had settled at the bottom of her throat. The love stone, he’d read of its power after seeing it on her for the first time. But for the stone to have the most power, it should be placed above the heart to heal. Could it provide the sense of love she needed to come back to him?
     To him? No, back to consciousness, not to him.
     Reaching out, he hesitated, preparing himself for the possibility the stone might blister his skin from being cleansed in salt water. He clenched his jaw and touched the rose quartz. It did not burn, but rather warmed his fingertips as he guided it over her heart. She moaned and turned towards him, but didn’t open her eyes.
     Now, the hard part.
     How had father touched mother? It had been so long ago.
     “You’re safe, my love,” he said, stroking her silken, gold hair. “You are loved.” The words caught in his throat. “No one will harm you now. I’m here. I’m going to protect you.”
     He traced his hand across her hairline and down to frame her cheek in his palm. Stroking her skin with his thumb, he said, “Such a beautiful creature. Beautiful, sweet and loved.”
     She turned into his touch. Satan’s tears! It was working. Unfortunately, he was also getting hard. But not for her. He didn’t want her. Demons were of a highly sexual nature. He needed release as a mortal needed to breathe.
     “Destiny, can you hear me, my sweet? You are safe.”
     She blinked her eyes open. A hint of blue rimmed the cold gray. They fixed on him. He slipped his hand from her cheek and she whimpered.
     “Shh,” he consoled, cradling her cheek again. “I’m here.”
     “I’m scared,” she said in a bare whisper.
     “I know.”
     “They are after me.”
     “I will protect you.”
     “Because, you love me?”
     He smiled. “Of course.”

The Blackwell Group series
A privately-funded investigative team led by former British Inspector Max Templeton, the Blackwell Group’s goal is to solve unsolvable crimes.

Miss Fairmont and the Gentleman Investigator
Harlequin Intrigue, March 2007

Her Family Secrets are Buried in His Backyard

Grace Fairmont wanted answers. But after arriving in London, Grace was sent a vicious warning. She wasn’t welcome here—or anywhere else. But the search for the truth about her family wouldn’t stop there…

Bobby Finn always called his own shots—on assignment and with women. And the last thing the Scotsman wanted was to baby sit, especially a beautiful, spoiled American, whose daddy didn’t want her traveling the UK alone. Yet danger had a way of driving people together—and Bobby and Grace couldn’t escape it. And just steps away from uncovering her family’s secret history, their attraction was escalating to explosive levels…

"…a terrifically charming and chilling tale." — Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

"If you enjoy edge of the seat excitement, balanced by a truly romantic love story, Miss Fairmont and the Gentleman Investigator is perfect for you. Pat White has penned another gem for us."
— Debby Guyette, Cataromance

“Don’t miss this one!” — Lucele Coutts, NovelTalk Reviews

The English Detective and the Rookie Agent
 Harlequin Intrigue, January 2007
 

He'd Been Instructed to Teach Her Every Trick in the Book

Jeremy Barnes was the Blackwell Group’s top investigator for one reason: he got the job done.  Even while breaking in the team’s new recruit, Mercedes Ramos.  Their mission: find the son of a powerful computer magnate.

Tracking the missing boy only grew harder when the investigators found themselves being tailed by someone smarter—and more dangerous.  But Mercedes had something to prove and the dashing Mr. Barnes something to hide, so no one was backing down.  But discovering what made each other tick was a temptation neither detective could resist—and might just push them over the edge.

“I highly recommend this thrilling novel.” — Carolyn Crisher, Romance Reviews Today

“Pat White has written a good mystery with so many twists and turns, she keeps the reader guessing. Don’t miss it.” — Lucele Coutts, NovelTalk Reviews

“Well developed characters, an excellent plot and a little lesson on humility and acceptance all combine to make The English Detective and the Rookie Agent a sensational tale.” — Debby Guyette, Cataromance

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The American Temp and the British Inspector
Harlequin Intrigue, January 2007
 

Wanted:  Girl Friday for  Cranky Detective
Max Templeton had been tapped by the mysterious Blackwell Group to catch the one man who had escaped him.  Packing his bags for Chicago, Max had to crack the case before another body turned up.  Luckily, he had his new assistant Cassie Clark in tow.

The ill-humored inspector needed the lovely Cassie by his side—even if he was too stubborn to admit it.  And despite her whip-smart mouth, Cassie had demons of her own.  Being back in the Windy City was sure to blow trouble her way—through this time she had a dashing Englishman to keep her safe.  Not that she needed him.  Now, with a resurfaced killer on the loose, neither was looking at a good night’s rest—unless they began seeing eye to eye.

"Start early and get in on the bottom floor of this delightful new series of Intrigue books." — Romance Reviews Today

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Silent Memories – Debut Intrigue!
Harlequin Intrigue, September 2006

She couldn’t remember
FBI Agent Sean MacNeil’s assignment: Protect brilliant scientist Annie Price at all costs. And though the seasoned vet was prepared for every possible attack, he could never have predicted the near-fatal car crash that stole Annie’s memories—and the formula for an amazing scientific breakthrough.

He couldn’t forget
And now, the only way to keep Annie safe from the men who were after her—and recover the formula—was to face his greatest fear: help her regain her memory, including their stormy past. Because one thing would never change…Sean MacNeil would stop at nothing to safeguard the woman he loved.

“Pat White’s Silent Memories is a top-notch suspense thriller laden with twists, turns and raging emotions.” — Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

“…a fast-paced, gut-wrenching, nail-biting gem of a romantic suspense novel!” — The Romance Reader’s Connection

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Love on the Ropes
Dorchester Publishing, October 2006

A sweet and saucy follow up to Ring Around My Heart named Best Contemporary Romance 2004 by Romantic Times Magazine.

Take it off
Where do you put your service revolver when all you’re wearing are spandex briefs? This is just one of the challenges facing DEA agent Jason McBain when he goes undercover as pro-wrestler Jack the Stripper. His assignment is to find out who is distributing steroids but he never thought his first suspect would be the beautiful medical assistant who fires his blood to the boiling point. The minute he feels Sandy’s soft hands on his body, all thoughts of the mission leave his mind. He might not know much about wrestling, but he’s pretty sure he wants to body-slam the petite blond into his bed.

Take it all off
Sandy Ryan's first sighting of The Stripper will be seared into her memory forever: six feet of hot, muscled male wielding a hot pink stiletto heel as a lethal weapon against an infuriated wrestler in a headlock. But she has to keep her interest in The Stripper purely professional—mixing business and pleasure is a bad idea. She knows from personal experience. So what if she wants to jump in the ring and help Jason tear his clothes off? It would be easier if there weren’t something strangely vulnerable in the cocky wrestler’s mesmerizing blue-green eyes; something that tugs at her heartstrings; something that tells her to take a chance on…

“White creates heroes that are exceptionally likeable, and all of her characters become friends you hate to part with at the end.” —Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine, 4 1/2 Stars

Excerpt

  "You hang with The Stripper because you're amazed by my lack of inhibition...and my pecs."  Jack the Stripper crooked an eyebrow and continued, "See, apparently, you like touching me."  He closed the space between them and she couldn't move.  "All over," he whispered.  "Running your hands around my butt, then you touch me in front...like you're fascinated by my..."

  Was that her heart pounding in Sandy's ears or someone banging on the wall in first aid behind her?n first aid behind her?

  "You need any practice with the rubbing part?" he rasped.

  "No, I'll manage."  She swallowed hard.

  "Then, after you do the touching stuff, I kiss you sweetly on the lips."  And he leaned forward and did just that.      

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Ring Around My Heart
Dorchester Publishing, September 2004

Named Best Contemporary Romance by Romantic Times Magazine (2004)

Alexandra Hayes couldn't decide which she hated more: the skintight silver lamé shorts encasing the powerful thighs of the hulking wrestler who stood before her, or the pink heart that stretched across his firm buns. Loverboy Luke needed an image makeover, all right. And she desperately needed this job. But how would she possibly turn the sport's biggest badboy into the hero the league craved? Especially when looking at his bare chest made her want to take him down on the mats herself!

Luke prided himself on his reputation of sweeping women off their feet and giving them a night to remember. His appearance was his armor,protecting him from the pain of his past. Lately, though, whenever he looked into the amber eyes of his new publicist, his concentration went from headlocks to liplocks, from the wrestling ring to a ring that could really change his life—for Alexandra was taking an unbreakable hold on his heart.

Got a Hold on You
Dorchester Publishing, August 2003

“Wrestling romantic? Absolutely! Got a Hold on You delivers a potent punch of humor and romance.” — Romantic Times (Top Pick)

Life on the ropes
When Frankie McGee told her Uncle Joe she’d do anything to help save the family business, she wasn’t exactly thinking of dressing up in a fur-trimmed bikini and four-inch stilettos. Nor had she planned that the best kiss of her life would be with wrestler Black Jack Hudson – a veritable wall of muscle and masculinity. But now her fate was sealed: Frankie the accountant by day; Tatianna the Tigress by night. Was it possible Jack could ever love them both?

Love in the ring
Jack wanted nothing more than to retire to his cabin in the mountains with a championship belt. Then a whip-wielding hellion who knew nothing about the sport clotheslined him with her long legs and luscious lips. Pinned by her wide-eyed gaze, Jack knew he’d been outmaneuvered. If only the league’s straitlaced accountant would give him a break, he might be able to discover the true identity of his tempting tigress and get a hold of the one thing that had always eluded his grasp: true love.

“This book rocks! Charming, fresh, funny—I couldn’t put it down!”
— New York Times Bestselling author, Suzanne Brockmann

Practice Makes Mr. Perfect
Silhouette Romance, July 2003, Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Nominee for Best Traditional Romance (2003)

Teach me how to...
Police detective Brett Callahan thought he needed love lessons to lure the woman of his dreams to the altar, so he convinced his neighbor, Josie Matthews, to play teacher. But none of his teachers had been as sweet and seductive as Josie, and none of their lessons had evoked passion like this!

Josie saw no harm in giving Brett a few pointers on the art of courtship. After all, she was immune to his attractions. But after a few “practice” dates, she longed for Brett in ways she hadn’t realized—and that scared her. For Brett was off-limits, and she couldn’t risk giving her heart unless she could convince him to make her his bride!

4 1/2 stars, Romantic Times Magazine