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Protecting Harper
Olivia Michaels - 2021
A former teammate gives Flint a new lease on life when he offers Flint a job in Colorado with Watchdog Protectors, a security company with its own secrets. Flint has the chance to meet and learn from Tex Keegan for a week while the computer genius and his wife Melody are visiting—Tex for work and Melody for a much-deserved vacation. Flint is no stranger to Colorado. It’s where he met, loved, and lost the woman of his dreams ten years ago.
Harper Marling knows she’s a dead woman walking. Her charming narcissist ex-husband has done his best to ruin her life from the minute she reached for freedom. Now, she’s on the cusp of taking down the powerful multi-millionaire and reclaiming her life, if she can keep her plans a secret. Blackballed from her job as a medical researcher, Harper’s just taken a temporary job with Watchdog Protectors when she runs into the man who broke her heart a decade ago. Harper isn't sure if she’s ready to love again, but Flint gives her a reason to try as he stirs a slumbering passion deep inside her.
James isn't done trying to destroy Harper. If he can't have her, no one can, let alone a retired SEAL-turned-bodyguard. Can Harper trust Flint, Tex, and Watchdog Protectors to have her six? Or will James’ deadly game of cat-and-mouse end Harper’s life—in service to a darker purpose?
Protecting Harper is the first book in the Watchdog Protectors Series which branches off from the Watchdog Security Series by Olivia Michaels. Each book can be read as a standalone with an HEA but they do have reoccurring characters.
SEAL's Harmony (Red Falcon Team, #1)
Lynne St. James - 2021
Ry soon finds himself smitten by this accident-prone beauty. But issues from his past still linger, and he doesn’t know how far he’s willing to take things.Bank manager Harmony Taylor is used to falling, but not so hard or fast as she has for Ry Purcell. Half the time she wonders if it’s the man or his dog that she’s crazy about. Since she grew up with a controlling father, the sexy SEAL’s alpha tendencies make her wary. But when Ry rescues her from a scary situation at the bank, she sees him in a whole new light.Ry is positive that Harmony is in more danger than she believes, and it’s escalating. He brings in the members of his Red Falcon team, but will it be too late to save the woman who has stolen his heart?
Defending Sarina
Danielle Pays - 2021
Donny “Maverick” Reis must find it before it gets into the wrong hands. As former Navy SEALs, Maverick and his team from Morgan Thompson Security have the skills to complete this mission. But Maverick isn’t prepared for Sarina McIntyre.Sarina is the Vice President of Weapon Systems at the country’s top defense manufacturing company. She’s worked hard to earn her position, and her career is her life. But when she’s named the number one suspect, that all begins to fall apart. In an effort to clear her name, she puts her life at risk.Sarina goes missing after sending Maverick photos of the missing weapon from an undisclosed location. She may be his suspect, but he’s certain she’s being framed and is now in grave danger. Yes, he is drawn to her like no other woman, but despite what his teammates might think, that is not clouding his judgment. With each passing day, the odds of finding Sarina or the weapon diminish. Maverick knows his time is running out, but he won’t stop until he brings Sarina home safe.
Sympathy for a Stranger
Kate Mckeever - 2021
When her son is kidnapped, she turns to the Brotherhood Protectors and Shadow Ops, an organization specializing in covert missions, to recover him and learn why he was taken. Kyle Richards, a member of Shadow Ops, is trained for covert operations and is content to live that life. When he meets Lacey, however, he realizes he needs more than missions and occasional women. Will Lacey take a chance on Kyle and will he be able to find her son before it’s too late?
Fighting for Marcy
M.J. Nightingale - 2021
A lying, cheating, soon-to-be-ex-husband and his newest “girlfriend” won’t stop her from pursuing a happy life. The last thing she's ready for is a new relationship with the sexy addition to the Banderas Sheriff’s Department. But when crazy things start happening in Tarpley, around her and her children, she comes to depend on the gorgeous man she met in the produce department more and more.Former Detective Blake “New York” Levine comes to Texas to continue his career of catching criminals and putting them behind bars. As a new deputy and member of the Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department, Blake's determined to unravel the mysteries of the cold cases he is asked to solve. His first one, a murdered artist whose skeletal remains were found in the desert, has him stumped. So far, the best thing to happen to him is meeting the strikingly beautiful Marcy.Juggling his caseload becomes a whole lot harder when he is tasked with bringing down a heinous criminal attempting to hire MC members to kill a local. When he finds that Marcy and her kids are in the crossfire, will he be able to solve the crime in time to save them?
Hero Boss
Piper Sullivan - 2019
Scott in his box would keep everybody safe.It would keep things uncomplicated. Simple.But nothing about the former football player was simple.He was a gentle giant, a dominating gentleman.A nice guy.He wasn’t anything like I thought he would be.But we’re all wrong for each other, no matter what Scott thinks.I just have to convince him of it too.Before one of us gets hurt.
Claiming His Mate: Alpha Protectors
Juniper Hart - 2019
My whole life, I wanted to be someone. I left the drudgery of my small-town life for a coveted job in New York City. But the past has a way of catching up with you. If I want to prove myself, I need to go back to Salem and wrap up some business. Running into Marcel Forrester wasn’t part of the plan, and bittersweet memories of the past have left me both frightened and intrigued. His big blues eyes, powerful position, and strong presence make me feel safe. But I can't get involved with someone like him. He has sworn to protect me against a force I didn't even know existed. However, the powerful Alpha can’t save me if I don’t want to be saved. He can’t convince me that something so perfect can last forever. If you love alpha romances, werewolves, bad boys, and paranormal shifters who know how to take charge, then you will love Claiming His Mate! Content Warning: Explicit love scenes and lots of sexy shifters. No cheating and no cliffhangers. Intended for 18+ audiences.
Justice for Danielle
Aubree Valentine - 2020
While making the world a safer place was his top priority, Shelby knew something was missing from his life. Enter Tater, a four-legged critter who captured his affection and forced Shelby right into the path of a woman who had the power to steal his heart.Danielle Hamell had a passion for animals and dreamed of providing a sanctuary for all the critters, big and small. When Shelby walked into the pet rescue where she currently worked, Danielle knew he was trouble. But she was in denial that he was exactly the kind of trouble she wanted to get into.A change of heart and a crazy set of circumstances pulled these two together like magnets. But someone threatened to take it all away and nearly took Danielle's life in the process.He'd do anything for her safety and happiness, now he's vowed to find justice for Danielle.
Defending Sophie
Desiree Holt - 2021
They were fighting men, trained to protect, guard, extract and rescue. Sitting around being bitter about it only made things worse but what the hell was out there for them? An invitation to join the Colorado division of Brotherhood Protectors gave them an unexpected opportunity to show the world what they could continue to do.For Bodie Jackson, leader of Team Trojan, who only knew a life of service in the military, the invitation was a lifeline. As he listened to the founder of Brotherhood Protectors, former SEAL Hank Patterson, he realized the military may have done him a favor. He now had a place where he could still use his knowledge and skills to serve others and keep his team intact. The one thing he didn’t have, and at the moment wasn’t worried about, was a woman in his life. Then a photographer with deep blue eyes and honey brown hair blew into his life.Sophie Hart came to Fool’s Gold, Colorado, hoping to distance herself from a bad relationship that had turned into a nightmare that almost destroyed her. Accepting her close friend’s invitation to do the photography for her wedding was exactly the change she needed. Lots of girl time and lots of fun. That is until she photographed a killing in a ghost town. And met Bodie. All her good intentions to avoid men flew out the window when the tall, hunky, sexy guy became her defender, along with Team Trojan.Try as they might, they couldn’t fight the blaze of attraction consuming them. But first they had to find the killers who were searching for Sophie.
Charlotte
Angela Rush - 2019
She meets a group of Marines at the airport prior to leaving. She hasn’t even considered dating since the death of her husband, but when she meets the tall, dark, and handsome Marine, she begins to reconsider her celibacy, however she won’t ever see him again, right? She doesn’t even know his name.
Jordan “Hawk” Jackson is a 46-year-old Marine Special Ops soldier and leader of his team. He has been burned badly in his first marriage being left to raise his son on his own 16 years ago. He had felt something was missing in his life but couldn’t put his finger on it until he met a beautiful stranger in an airport café while traveling for a new mission. He suddenly wanted to have this woman, but he didn’t even know her name. He wouldn’t ever see her again anyway, right?
Destiny had other plans. While raiding a suspected compound of an evil drug lord in the Columbian jungle, Hawk finds Charlotte beaten and bound lying on a jungle path, thrown out like trash. His protective instincts kick in and he is determined to keep her safe no matter the cost.
Can Hawk protect her from the forces that would keep them apart and drag her back into Hell? Only time will tell if Destiny will let them find the happily ever after they long for.
My Next Mistake
Sarah J. Brooks - 2019
Whoever created him used the following recipe: Dreamy eyes, playful smile, and rock-hard muscles that give you chills. Add a pinch of humor, coupled with quick-witted intelligence and a mysterious aura that will make you feel slightly insecure. When I met him on a winter climbing excursion, I didn’t expect to wake up in his tent the next morning. It may be minus ten degrees outside, but he makes me melt. I believe I’ve just met the father of my future children... But the more I want to know about him, the more questions I find. Why does he live completely alone in a villa in the mountains? Why does he never talk about his past? And where does the sadness in his eyes, which flashes every now and then, come from? Fate ensures that I get answers I would never have expected. Even worse, when a devastating fire breaks out in the mountains, Cole has to leave his shelter - and suddenly his face can be seen on every TV channel in the country. What the hell is going on here? And who is this man I love? "My next Mistake" is a full-length standalone romance with no cheating and no cliffhangers, but with a gorgeous protective alpha male, plenty of steam and a guaranteed HEA. I've also included a preview of my romance novel "Unexpected Surprise" for you. Happy reading! - Sarah J. Brooks (USA Today Bestselling Author)
Condor's Vow
Maddie Wade - 2021
When their worlds collide, he must use all his skills to save her from becoming a killer’s prey.Clay ‘Condor’ East was ready for a change and heading up a new serial killer task force, Ryoshi Delta, was just the challenge he needed. Meeting and falling for nurse Hattie Pollard wasn’t on his agenda, but he knows the second he does that she’s the one for him. When his first case comes in, he realises all eyes are on him and his team as this latest killer is targeting first responders and his need to protect Hattie becomes even more important.Hattie Pollard loves her job as an emergency department nurse. When a handsome FBI agent brings in a child and refuses to leave the injured boy alone, she finds herself falling for his caring nature and sexy looks. When her life takes a turn she didn’t expect, and her family call upon her for answers, she needs the one man who really sees her to have her back.Hattie and Clay are thrown together but soon realise the connection they share is rare and precious. But when the killer Clay is hunting turns his attention to Hattie, Clay will do anything to keep the woman who has captured his heart safe—even if costs him the job he loves.
Grumpy Best Friend
B.B. Hamel - 2021
I had to escape my drunk, abusive father, but leaving her behind was the biggest mistake of my life.Now I have another shot at making things right. Jude’s new boss wants to build a factory outside of Philadelphia, and she brings me in to help.I’m thrust back into Jude’s world, and not much has changed. She’s still beautiful, still hilarious, and still hates my guts.Little by little, she’ll remember why we fell in love back in high school. I’ll make her pout, then make her laugh— then make her strip down and kiss me.And soon I’ll have her back, all grown up and perfect.Or else I'll lose the empire I built with my own calloused hands.Another hot grumpy man! Watch Lady Fluke’s assistant Jude find her happily-ever-after with Bret while they both face their broken pasts and grow together. It’s steamy and fun and I think you’ll fall in love with protective, growly Bret just like I did. As always, Grumpy Best Friend is a full length standalone novel with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed. Enjoy! XO BB
Loving Bea
Cara Carnes - 2021
Her newfound independence has been far from easy, but Bea 2.0 is determined to handle whatever comes her way. When a simple errand exposes a dangerous international kidnapping ring, she turns to the one man who’s taken her protection as a personal mission.He swore to keep her safe…Joe “Hazard” Santos left military service and joined Counterstrike after they rescued his sister. Protecting innocent women and children is his new mission, one he won’t fail. The beautiful, impulsive, and passionate little sister of a fellow operative is a task—one who blew into his life like a hurricane. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if she doesn’t want his help.They will need every resource at their disposal to face this threat, but will all of Counterstrike and a Delta team be enough to succeed?
Elite Protector
Donna Michaels - 2017
Lured to the mountains of Montana, under the assumption her uncle and her godfather recommended her as a bodyguard for Brotherhood Protectors—an agency started by one of their former SEALs—Kat Crawford, former NIO, discovers too late, she’s really there as a client. Former DEVGRU SEAL, Brogan “Sonic” O’Neal, dropped his packet to return to Montana to take over his grandfather’s wood shop and care for the dying man. A deathbed promise to “not” return to the teams sentences him to life without the adrenaline rush he craves, until an old SEAL buddy hires him as a part time bodyguard for Brotherhood Protectors. A request to protect the niece of a former CO lands Brogan his first assignment, but it could be his last. Keeping objective is impossible. He’s watched the woman grow up through pictures in the commander’s office. Now she’s at Brogan’s cabin. Their chemistry is off the charts. And giving into their attraction is as inevitable as a Montana sunrise. But when Kat suggests the Brotherhood uses her as bait to end the threats once and for all, Brogan realizes his feelings for the woman run deep. Can he resist the alpha need to protect her? If he does, will she survive? If he doesn’t, will their relationship?