Books like Secrets and Salvation by Kathryn Ross

A reporter turns to a reclusive journalist for protection, forming an unlikely marriage against a backdrop of secret identities and dangerous threats.

Suzanne Brockmann’s "Born to Darkness" is a fiction thriller that examines the intersection of U.S. special forces, drug–control efforts and cartel power struggles, while delving into hormonal influences and man‑woman dynamics.

Claim and Protect is a contemporary romance novel by Rhenna Morgan, exploring the intricacies of modern man‑woman relationships.

"Born out of wedlock to a former Mennonite girl, Mary Penner lived on the edge of society until the day her mother was killed in a drug bust. Sent back to her grandparents at age fourteen, she found fitting in with their simple society very difficult. As an adult now, she enjoys the security and peace her faith gives her - even if the people still hold grudges against her and whisper about the notorious shunning of her mother. Abe Glick has been fascinated with Mary since the first day she walked into his life. Different from the rest of the girls, she captured his imagination and his heart. But capturing her heart will be a difficult task since Mary keeps it locked up tight, hidden behind walls of self-imposed guilt and pain. When her past confronts her, will her world come tumbling down, or will she finally see herself free?" -- Cover verso.

A steamy romance where a New York private investigator encounters a demon—fashion, demonology, and man‑woman dynamics collide in this hot, contemporary fiction.

When Queen Athaliah hunts the hidden heir of Judah, the village of Mira is threatened. A former temple guard turned indentured servant, Ari, must protect the boy—Joash—and hide his forbidden love for Mira to save their nation.

Examining the psychological foundations of love, this book offers insights into how interpersonal dynamics shape man‑woman relationships and sexual connection.

A secret‑laden Villa in Sonoma becomes the setting for a lone contractor’s challenging renovation, a family’s hidden past, and a quest for truth that tests old bonds and new ambitions.

A forbidden romance that puts Pia's heart on the line in the ultimate wedding escape from the past.

Heather had reason to feel confident She'd managed to carve out a successful career as an advertising executive, despite the difficulties of being a single parent. She knew she could handle her latest assignment. Then she learned that the client was Ryan Jameson, a man who'd never hesitated to make his low opinion of her clear. Heather was determined to keep their relationship strictly business, but this time, it seemed important to show him who she really was. Heather hadn't been able to justify herself to him five years ago. Should she really try now, when she had so much to lose?

In a Montana town, a veteran coping with PTSD and a newly-divorced woman named Jillian form an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives, exploring friendship, family, self‑confidence, and the complexities of ranch life.

A romance novel about a single father and a delicate schoolteacher trying to build a family together on a ranch.