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Stolen Memories Boxset: A Collection of Gripping Mysteries
Alexandria Clarke - 2018
These stories have accumulated over 100+ reviews and have been boxed together for the first time!Missed ConnectionsHow far would you go for revenge? Veronica Bauer isn't above homicide. Twelve years after a ruthless attack killed her mother and put her father in prison, she embarks on a mission to bring the real culprits to justice. As bodies start to drop, Detective Sheila Arden is assigned to the gruesome case, but she soon discovers that the truth is more complicated than she thought. In a riveting game of cat and mouse, each woman challenges the other to reach new heights.The ProfessorFollowing the mysterious disappearance of her history professor, Nicole Costello discovers that her prestigious university is home to an elite secret society with questionable moral standards. Can Nicole crack the case of her missing professor and finish her thesis paper, or will Nicole herself crack under the pressure?
Heaven And Hell Series Box Set: Hell And Back & Pieces Of Heaven
Natasha Madison - 2017
Dating him was a mistake. Watching him become a drug addict put me through hell. Running was my only option. *** I'm running from my demons and when I find out she's trying to escape her past, I know what I have to do. One broken cop. One woman fighting for her life. A fragile love. Sinister secrets that threaten to tear them apart. They've been to hell. The hard part will be finding their way back together. Pieces Of Heaven Marissa I didn’t want this life. But sometimes you’re forced to make the best of the crappy hand you’ve been dealt. I wanted to teach my daughter that. No matter what happens you face your problems head-on. Never cower. Never give up. Then someone took her and I had to put my faith in a system that had failed me, and my hope in a man I didn’t know. Mick Serve. Honor. Protect, are the only things I’ve ever cared about until her case was dropped on my desk. As we searched for her missing daughter, the last woman I thought I’d fall in love with became my reason for living. Then the world came crashing down around us. One secret would change everything, but I had one more hand to be dealt. And if I played my cards right, maybe, just maybe we’d get our piece of heaven.
The Missing Ones
J.S. Donovan - 2017
Donovan, author of "Kidnapped: A Small Town Mystery,” Roger Hayden, author of “The Abducted,” and James Hunt, author of “Deadly Webs and Stolen,” whose stories have collectively accumulated 400+ five-star reviews, come together in this SUPER BOX SET for the first time! That's FOUR BOOK SERIES totaling TWELVE NOVELS! Kidnapped – A Small Town Mystery Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town’s pride--an African-American child prodigy--goes missing. As the only woman equipped for the job, Anna takes the case but soon discovers the town suspecting her estranged brother… and herself. Deadly Webs When a child goes missing the amount of resources that authorities use is substantial. Abduction cases are taken very seriously by all of the parties involved. None more so than by Chase Grant, a detective in Seattle’s eighteenth precinct. The clock starts the moment he gets the call from a parent, and the first twelve hours are crucial. Every move counts, and every choice matters. If he missteps, then a child might not come home. But today was different. He got a call about a missing child. And then another, and another, and another… Stolen- A Small Town Abduction Trust holds a small town together. When times are tough you know you can lean on your neighbor for help. But when a political movement splits the town of Barta, North Dakota in half, and a young girl goes missing, the trust is broken. Who took Kaley Hayes? The Abducted To solve a high-profile abduction, one former-police officer must confront a dark past. A child’s abduction leads to a frightening pattern within a South Florida town where nothing is as it seems. Amidst the vast wetlands, suburban sprawl, and tropical heat, the Lee County police department knows what to expect on any given day. But when a serial child predator stakes his claim in the area, there is no knowing when and where he will strike. The parents of the latest victim are baffled to receive no ransom demands, given their wealth and influence. And the town is in an uproar as the girl marks the fifth child to vanish.
The Untouchables Boxed Set, #1-3
Darcy Burke - 2017
The first three books in The Untouchables Series feature three "untouchable" bachelor nobles in London Society and the intrepid wallflowers who bring them to their knees... The Forbidden DukeSpinster Miss Eleanor Lockhart is suddenly homeless and employment is her only option. Ruined after succumbing to a scoundrel’s excessive charm nearly a decade ago, she’s lucky to obtain a position as a paid companion and committed to behaving with the utmost propriety. She definitely shouldn’t be in the arms of a man capable of utterly destroying what little remains of her reputation... Titus St. John, Duke of Kendal, is known as the Forbidden Duke, a mysterious, intimidating figure who enters Society just once each year at his stepmother’s ball. A decade ago, he was a devil-may-care rake until his idle roguery brought about the ruin of Eleanor Lockhart—and his resulting self-imposed isolation. Now she’s back, and she needs his help. But by “saving” her, he may just ruin her life all over again.The Duke of DaringMiss Lucinda Parnell is out of money, a dismal failure at the Marriage Mart, and she’d just as soon leave Society far behind. Desperate to earn funds to retire with her grandmother to the country, Lucy disguises herself as a man to gamble in London’s hells. But the Earl of Dartford, an Untouchable she never imagined speaking to let alone spending time with, is onto her in a trice. When he insists on joining her, Lucy fears her desire to remain an independent woman is destined to go up on flames. As a boy, Andrew Wentworth, Earl of Dartford lost his family to illness, leaving him a hollow shell. Obsessed with conquering one adventure after another to fill the bitter holes inside of him, Andrew has set his sights on parachuting. Nothing will stop him from trying to achieve his goal—not the hazard of death and certainly not a woman who’s gotten far too close. Love is the one risk he doesn’t have the heart to dare.The Duke of DeceptionAfter five years on the Marriage Mart, Miss Aquilla Knox is ready for spinsterhood until a benefactress steps in to help her secure a husband. Only Aquilla doesn’t actually want to marry—her failure is entirely on purpose. When the earl she’s nicknamed the Duke of Deception sets his sights on her, she refuses to be drawn in by her attraction to him. If there’s one thing she knows it’s that a gentleman is never what he seems. Edward Bishop, Earl of Sutton, has a reputation for courting young misses and dropping them without a second thought. This has earned him a reputation for deceit, a description he can’t refute because he does in fact, harbor secrets and will do anything—deceive anyone—to ensure they don’t come to light. As he comes to know the charming Miss Knox, his resolve is tested. However, trust comes at a price and Ned won’t pay with his heart.
The Love Trials Box Set
J.S. Cooper - 2014
I thought I knew what I was getting into when I received the invitation from the lovers academy. I thought I was going for love. I had no idea that the lovers academy cared more about what happened between the sheets than it did a meeting of the minds and souls. This isn’t your regular love story. My Prince Charming didn’t ride up on a white horse and come and save me. In fact, he warned me to stay away from him. Of course, I didn’t listen. Why would I? There’s something so exciting about going after someone you shouldn’t have. However, I never thought it would be like this. I’ve never felt so conflicted in my life. No one told me that being bad could feel so good. No one told me that when the big bad wolf tells you to run away and hide, you should listen. If I’d only known just how far from charming my prince was, I would have ignored the invitation. The Love Trials 2 Can Nancy avoid the temptations that await her at the Lovers Academy? When Nancy Hastings received an invitation to the Lovers Academy, she thought all of her dreams were about to come true. However she was perplexed to find out that her secret crush Hunter had no idea who she was or why she was there. Jaxon is Nancy's teacher at the Academy. He's handsome, skillful and extremely mysterious. Nancy is turned on by his charisma, but she doesn't want to be. What happens when secrets are revealed and lovers are questioned? When Nancy finds out a secret about the Lovers Academy, she isn't sure who to trust. Both Hunter and Jaxon have opened up to her, but only one of them has her best interests at heart. Then something happens that no-one expects and life at the Academy is turned on its head. There's one person that will do anything to ensure that Nancy's choices are punished and they will stop at nothing to ensure that the full truth stays buried. The Love Trials 3 Love. Sex. Games. Betrayal. The Lovers’ Academy drew Nancy in with a letter. A letter that symbolized love. Only, Nancy had no idea that the reason she’d received an invitation had nothing to do with love. When Nancy met Jaxon Cade, she was confused by her animal attraction to him. When he became her teacher, he began to show her what love and seduction was all about. However, there was a dangerous air that surrounded him that both thrilled and scared her. Then someone at the Lovers’ Academy died and Nancy’s world was turned upside down. All of a sudden she has no idea who to trust and what the Lovers’ Academy is all about. While her heart is broken, she needs to ensure that her brain is on at all times. Nancy realizes that she doesn’t really know any of the people surrounding her and that the journey of love and games is only just beginning. One wrong move and Nancy might find out that she’s the latest victim in the trials of love. Readers of this serial should be prepared for a wild sexy ride. They should also be above 18 years of age due to sexy situations.
Come With Me
Sable Hunter - 2015
Her latest and greatest project is the big Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks lighting up the sky – Red Hot and Boom! She loves the excitement and the spectacular display of sparkles and heat gives her a thrill. The only problem is… Lacy has never had any fireworks of her own. Despite having to listen to her friends tell of their sexual escapades, she has never experienced the big ‘O’. According to the only man she’s ever given herself to, Lacy is frigid. Is something wrong with her or has she just not met the right man for the job? Jake is the manager of the golf course at the country club. He’s designing and overseeing a building project and the sight of him shirtless and sweating and flexing…has given Lacy ideas. Jake has a certain reputation of being able to handle almost any task he’s given. Rumors of his sexual prowess are legendary. Now, every time Lacy sees him working with his hands, doing some heavy lifting, his body gleaming with the sheen of exertion – she begins to hope that Jake can give her what no one else ever has. IF - she can just figure out how to ask him. But what Lacy doesn’t know is that Jake has ideas of his own. His outlook on love and life has been molded by the mistakes of his family. He doesn’t think true love exists, there’s just sex. Until he meets Lacy. This Fourth of July celebration proves to have more explosions in store than those in the sky, for Jake sets out to prove that he can give Lacy exactly what she needs. In fact, Jake intends to show Lacy that what she needs – is him. Break out the fireworks and get ready to kick off your summer with this HOT new collection of Stories. Come With Me is part of the Red Hot and Boom! multi-author series. *Content Warning: Contains Explicit Scenes and Content. Intended for 18+ Audience
The Wedding Rescue, Complete
Alexa Wilder - 2015
For the first time you can read all five books in one volume! She thinks she's not his type. He's determined to prove her wrong. Leigha Carmichael is used to the quiet life. A junior accountant by day, she knows girls like her don't have exciting lives. She's smart, shy and her curvy body doesn't fit in among the beauty queens of Las Vegas. Still reeling from her ex-boyfriend's betrayal, Leigha's sworn off all men. Except she has a huge problem, and only the right man can solve it. The moment he sees her across a crowded bar, Dylan Kane knows he wants her. And Dylan Kane always gets what he wants. Especially when the object of his desire is sitting in his own casino. She's nothing like the skinny, overly made up women he's used to. From her clear gray eyes to her luscious curves, Leigha is the real thing. Exactly the change of pace he's been looking for. And even better, she needs something from him. With the bargain he has in mind, they'll both get exactly what they want. In the few days she's his, Dylan plans to take control of every delectable inch of Leigha's body. But when the weekend is over, will he be able to let her go? **This hot and steamy alpha billionaire romance is perfect for fans of Hannah Ford, Lila Monroe, Cassie Cross and J.S. Scott** BOOK ONE EXCERPT: I saw her across a crowded room. It’s such a cliché, especially for me. I see beautiful women across crowded rooms all the time. The Delecta was my casino, and she was sitting at my bar. It’s hard to say what made me stop. She wasn’t a showgirl or a model, and nothing like the tall, skinny, overly made up women I was accustomed to. No, she was something else. She was real. When was the last time I’d had real? Real curves, generous enough to have her hips straining the seams of her navy blue dress. Real tits. Had to be. They were soft and full, even from a distance. They, too, strained against her dress. Mouthwatering. And her lips. A plump bow, ready to open for me. I had to see more.
Booker Brothers Detective Agency #1-3
Maisie Dean - 2019
She's trying to break into Hollywood, but it isn't easy. She was the prettiest girl in her hometown, but in LA she's a dime a dozen. When a friend offers Kacey a job working at a detective agency, the young actress jumps at the opportunity. Maybe this is the role she's been looking for. The detective agency is unlike any she's ever seen in the movies. It's run by three handsome, single brothers and their sassy grandmother. Her first day at the agency is anything but boring. She's put on the case right away, infiltrating the world of LA's rich elites. Soon Kacey is finding clues for her new bosses, and having the time of her life. But the agency is in trouble. The financial kind. If this case goes wrong, and they lose their biggest client, the Booker Brothers Detective Agency could be shutting down for good. It's up to Kacey to solve the mystery of the State of the Art Heist, save the agency, and keep her new job, which really is the role of a lifetime. BOOK 2 – STUNT DOUBLE TROUBLE Kacey Chance is a former actress turned detective. Luckily for her, acting skills come in handy during investigations. The LA detective agency she works for is unlike any she's ever seen in the movies. It's run by three handsome, single brothers and their sassy grandmother. Kacey loves her new job. Working as a detective is the role of a lifetime. Kacey's latest assignment is to investigate a suspicious workplace accident. The victim, who worked at local hangout Rockburger, is seeking a large cash settlement. A stakeout at the victim's residence reveals nosy neighbors and colorful roommates who drop hints that nothing about this accident is quite as it appears. Plus there's a mysterious stranger calling in anonymous tips. It's up to Kacey to solve the mystery of the Stunt Double Trouble, even though it may cost her dearly. BOOK 3 – READY ON SET DRAMA Kacey Chance said goodbye to her actress dreams to become a private investigator, but now her work is sending her straight into the heart of Hollywood. Her new assignment takes her undercover, working as a personal assistant to a handsome actor. Someone is trying to destroy his career, and it's up to Kacey to find out who, and why. Being on set is every bit as fun as Kacey imagined. The case seems easy enough, until she hits a moral dilemma. Exactly how far should an investigator go to discover the truth? Kacey doesn't want to ruin anyone's life, and yet, she finds herself holding secrets that could destroy careers. Back at the office, the Booker brothers have their own unique approaches to handling delicate secrets. Of course. And then there's Tippy Booker, the supposedly "retired" matriarch of the family, who's always around to drink coffee, look glamorous, and dispense her cynical advice. Kacey and the Booker family race against time to unravel the twisted mystery of the Ready On Set Drama. Get all 3 books in this exclusive series box set. Then cuddle up and get cozy with Kacey and the Booker brothers as they solve cases and have plenty of laughs along the way!
The Sisters, Texas, Box Set I (Books 1-3): Welcome to The Sisters!
Becki Willis - 2020
FREE in Kindle Unlimited.Each book features a challenging whodunit mystery with a successful conclusion and keeps you guessing until the end. The underlying backstory weaves throughout the series and brings the characters and their small community to life.The series has won numerous awards, regularly appears on multiple bestsellers lists, and has an option for a television movie series, but the ultimate compliment comes from readers. They say ‘it’s like visiting with old friends.’These true-to-life characters will warm your heart, challenge your sleuthing skills, bring a smile to your face and sometimes a tear to your eye, and will draw you into their own little world known as The Sisters, Texas, Population 2000. (Give or take a dead body or two.)The Sisters, Texas, Box Set One: Welcome to The Sisters consists of:Chicken ScratchWhen the Stars FallStipulations and ComplicationsBehind-the-scenes insights and researchNotable QuotablesAlso available in audio format. Each sold separately.Word of Caution: Readers claim this series is addictive!
Delta Force Heroes Box Set One #1-4
Susan Stoker - 2018
One evening is all the enigmatic man can give her, and Rayne greedily takes it, despite suspecting it will never be enough. Heading home after another extreme mission, Keane "Ghost" Bryson hadn't planned to seduce someone during his layover, but Rayne is too sweet to resist. Being a Delta Force member means lying to protect his identity, which is unfortunate, considering Rayne seems made for Ghost, right down to the tattoo on her back. For the first time in his life, regret fills him as he slips away the following morning. Both are shocked when, months later, they meet again—under the worst possible circumstances. Seems fate has given them a second chance…if they can survive the terrorist situation they're in. Rescuing Aimee: Aimee O’Brien has harbored a not-so-little crush on her school’s new first-grade teacher since the beginning of the year. Tall, muscled, with long hair and a beard, and a penchant for wearing silly ties to amuse his student. No one is more surprised than Aimee when Tony makes his interest clear. Tony Santoro’s time in the military directly influenced his new choice of career—and his choice in women. He’s looking for someone of substance, and Aimee has far more to offer than just her adorably disheveled look. He can’t wait to see what’s hiding under those sweatpants and tees—but he might have missed his chance. The very day he finally works up the nerve to ask Aimee out, is the day unspeakable violence explodes in the school. Trapped in the gym, Aimee and Tony will have to work together to get out with their lives…and the lives of the dozens of students trapped with them. Rescuing Emily: Renting out the apartment over his garage shouldn’t be a life-changing decision, but when Delta soldier Cormac “Fletch” Fletcher meets Emily Grant, he feels an instant connection. He can’t stand the thought of Emily and her young daughter living anywhere unsafe. Offering cheap rent is a small price to pay for their safety…and Fletch’s peace of mind. Being a single mother is difficult at best, but renting the extremely affordable space from Fletch makes Emily’s life a lot easier…until it doesn’t. Suddenly all the money she’s saving thanks to Fletch’s generosity is going into the hands of a blackmailer. When miscommunication has Emily assuming Fletch is in on the blackmail, he not only has to gain her trust, but also deal with a man holding a grudge against Fletch and his entire Delta Force team. A task made more difficult when the dangerous man gets his hands on Emily and Annie... Rescuing Harley: Video game coder, Harley Kelso, thought a tandem skydive would help her make her latest game more realistic. Instead, it literally put her in the arms of the sexiest man she’s ever seen. Geeky to the core, Harley is the polar opposite of big and burly Beckett, but that doesn’t stop her from wanting to play more carnal games with the sexy soldier. When Beckett “Coach” Ralston offers to fill-in at a friend’s skydiving club, he doesn’t suspect he’ll meet a woman who will change his life—and he definitely doesn’t expect her to save it. But that’s exactly what happens when an accident mid-air forces Harley to land them both safely.
Burning Up: Firefighter Contemporary Romance Series Box Set
K.C. Crowne - 2020
One hard to resist collection!Surprise babies. Second chances. Single daddies.Brother’s best friends. Reverse harem flings.And heroes that'll do anything for their special ladies.Hold on tight -it’s going to be a VERY bumpy ride!K.C. Crowne is an International Bestselling Author.Book 1: Big Bad Fireman's BabyBook 2: Big Bad FirefighterBook 3: Big Bad Fire DaddyBook 4: Reverse Harem Firefighter Romance, Christmas with Four FiremenNo cheating or cliff-hangers but there are loads of HEA’s!
Peakview Series Box Set: Books 1-4
Jill Haymaker - 2019
Jill Haymaker had bundled the first four books in her Peakview series. In book one, we arrive in Peakview with June Meyers as she looks for a new start in life and finds romance with the handsome widower, Jeff Walker, at his Walker Horse Ranch. In book two, Violet Woods, the owner of the town's café and self-appointed match-maker finds her own second chance at romance with Howard Crandall, the local mechanic. Although Violet is great at finding the perfect match for everyone else, can she find a happy ending for herself? In book three, we go back to Walker Ranch, where the handsome young cowboy, Luke Walker, is forced to confront his feelings when his high school sweetheart, Penny Anderson, returns for the summer. Having just finished college, Penny can't deny the feelings she still has for Luke, but can Peakview County provide a career for her? She's not willing to give up everything she's worked so hard to achieve. And finally in book four, Howard's daughter, Melanie Gentry, moves to Peakview to give herself and her daughter the chance to get to know the father she never knew. Little did she know, that she'd also have a chance at love with the dashing cowboy, Hank Dalton. Add a foster child and a rescue dog into the mix, and sparks are sure to fly. Can they all create a home and a family? Come home to Peakview, Colorado, where everyone has a chance at love.
Oceans Apart Series Collection
Amanda Heartley - 2015
She's in L.A.
How do you hold on to love when you're 5,000 miles apart?
TristanI'm young and wealthy. Thanks to my workaholic, yet overbearing father.But I'd rather get my hands dirty with the construction crews than live behind a desk.Doing deals in L.A. is not my idea of fun.Until a quiet drink one night leads me to one Ginny Peterson.She's a paralegal. Sassy, smart, and curves in all the right places.I'd love to get to know her better.A lot better.But I'm heading back to the UK in two short days.GinnyI thought I had it all.Good job. Great friends, and a loving boyfriend.Until I caught him with the vixen from the fifth floor.Now, I am so done with men.Until my BFF drags me out to drown my sorrows. And he walks in.Tall, tattooed, and an English accent that curls my toes whenever he speaks.But what's the point? He leaves town in a couple of days.It was fun hangin' with him, but I know it's over before it began. Tristan and Ginny have to fight hell and high water, Just to get their hands on each other.Living in different parts of the world. Battling the distance across the Atlantic.They're not going to let anything come between them.
Despite everything and everyone that tries.
The
Oceans Apart trilogy
is a steamy, flirty and fun read.A long-distance love affair between a British billionaire and his American girl with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happy-ever-after.
Age of Vampires: The Complete Series
Caroline Peckham - 2019
That's over half a million passionate, heart-wrenching words to stock up your kindle with! My country is ruled by the Belvedere vampires. And our lives are defined by blood. But there is one way out of the hellish blood farm we're enslaved to... The Testing is held every month, and this time, my twin sister and I have been selected to take part. No one knows what happens to those who pass. But rumours circle about the powerful vampire princes who want us for their own dark purposes. But when my sister and I pass the test, we rebel against our fate and plan to do what no human has ever done. Escape our Realm. But the vampires have eyes everywhere and my sister and I are soon torn apart, sending us spiralling down two dangerous paths. Me to the royal vampires. And Callie to the slayers who want them destroyed. With my twin in the hands of a fierce warrior and me trapped in a terrifying ritual run by the royal vampires, can we ever find our way back to each other and escape to the free life we always dreamed about? Or will our fates be decided by the deadly men we're trapped with..? Eternal Reign is an upper YA dystopian paranormal romance with lots of action, strong female leads and alpha males. It's a slow burn with the steaminess increasing later in the series. ★★★★★ "No words can even come close to what I feel about this book and series. Eternal Love had me anxious, scared, crying, screaming and made me feel the pull of passion in my soul!"- Anna, GR Reviewer ★★★★★ "I absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend this series to every reader who craves a great story as this series is one of the best I've ever read."- Angie, GR Reviewer ★★★★★ "Age of Vampires moved so swiftly with twists to tease my desperation and intriguing characters to hold me enthralled that I'd read it all again!" - Pooled Ink Reviews ★★★★★ "These books have definitely become one of my favorites of the year! So gut-wrenching, beautiful, action-filled, suspenseful and epic! Would recommend these books to everyone!" - Sandeep, GR Reviewer ★★★★★ "This is one of the best series I've ever read!"- Danielle, GR Reviewer
Omega Five
Kenna Coulby - 2017
Chasing Wendy Chase Owen doesn’t sleep much. What he does do is watch the world very carefully, keeping a wary eye out to make sure that his Marine brothers, recently returned with him from Iraq and Afghanistan, are safe. Another thing Owen doesn’t do much of is open up to anyone about the painful scars he bears from losing his dear friend overseas. Then Wendy walks into his life one night at a diner, and Owen’s life takes a sharp right turn. So does Wendy’s, for that matter. Neither the diner waitress nor the Marine have any idea that, together, they will begin to rebuild each other’s lives—and each other. There’s just the matter of Wendy’s abusive ex to be dealt with, along with the stalker terrorizing Owen’s deceased brother-in-arm’s wife. Hacking Taylor Brynn Hardy made a mistake in high school that has haunted her into her twenties. Arriving at Walsh Technologies, she is in no way looking for a new start—the same demons that have always ridden her are right there in the cubicle beside her. When Bradley Taylor, head of the contract team Brynn will be working with, starts asking dangerous questions, Brynn knows it’s only a matter of time before her shady past comes to light. Will Taylor trust the rapport they’ve built between each other enough to listen to Brynn’s side of things, or will he turn her in and blow up her carefully reconstructed life? Finding Thomson Ever since returning from Iraq, Rory Thomson has been making his way through life day by day, basically at survival level. He’s found fulfillment in his work at a rec center with urban teenagers, but it doesn’t fill the void that his experiences in the war have left in him. Then Beth walks in, desperately searching for a student in her class who has gone missing, and Thomson is drawn into not only the mystery of Aiden’s disappearance, but of how he can develop a relationship with the beautiful, caring woman. Ultimately, Beth’s love might just prove the anchor that saves Aiden and Thomson from their demons. And they just might her saviors, too. Chasing Jensen Chloe’s evenings as a bartender, working to pay for grad school, are fairly routine. Loud music, drunk people, and obnoxious jerks who hit her on nonstop are the norm. But when one particular guy’s flirtation turns into protection when he defends her from an assault by a customer, Chloe starts to look at the handsome Marine differently. She has no idea that, in starting to explore a relationship with Byrne Jensen, she is putting her life in danger. Nor does she have any idea that he will put himself in the line of fire again and again, to defend the beautiful woman who is helping him begin to heal from the trauma of war. Loose Ends After months of living rough on the streets and in sleazy motels, Chelsea is more than ready for some kind of a break. She doesn’t anticipate that it will come in the form of Garrett Moss, a former Marine who is hot on the trail of her former boyfriend’s boss—a crime boss, to be more precise. Joining forces with Moss has the unexpected side effect of giving Chelsea a warm, clean bed to sleep on, with a solid, protective body beside her. A less pleasant side effect is the arrival of the crime boss’s goons, hell-bent on ending Moss—and now Chelsea, too, due to her association with him.