Crest Security Agency (CSA) is run by Gavin Crest, a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He has personally selected his own former military team members, both men and women, to configure a seamless Special Operations Capable (SOC) unit. Working together on investigations, domestically and abroad, each team member will find their niche in life and love. Follow along as Kennedy Layne conveys each of their stories as they work together on investigations that lead them down perilous paths of passion, intrigue and suspense... Captured Innocence (CSA Case Files 1) When a killer sets his sights on Lauren, Connor is forced to grabble with the reality of their relationship. He has the training it takes to catch a murderer, but does he have the courage to escape his inner demons and capture Lauren's heart? Sinful Resurrection (CSA Case Files 2) Sins of the past have been resurrected, predetermining Jax and Emily's path to love. Jax doesn't know how he'll walk away this time or if he even wants to. Emily is determined to expose a high-level official within the United Nations and walk away unscathed. She wants a second chance with her first love -- even if it kills her. Renewed Faith (CSA Case Files 3) Is it possible to renew one's faith in love? Kevin's current case crosses paths with Elle's past. Secrets and lies encircle them as a killer ups the stakes in a cat and mouse game meant for only one winner. When time runs out, Kevin intends to be the last man standing -- in life and love. Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable (anal play, light BDSM theme and elements). Not intended for those under the age of 18.

    Three adventurous, irresistible women who don't mind teaching them. Add a secret FBI mission and a corrupt politician who wants them all dead, and watch the fireworks erupt. (Or is that gunfire?) A team that fights together sleeps together? Well, not ALL together. (But—okay, fine—love IS in the air.) (Seriously, these guys are hotter than a fire on a submarine.) "Action packed and breathtakingly romantic!" Susan Mallery #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author "...started with a bang and the tension never let up..." Paula Graves bestselling author

    She decided to step out on her own one night and ends up at a local Biker Bar where she meets Ryder. Ryder isn't looking for anything. He's the one everyone knows. Except Sara. She walks into the bar, beautifully out of place. He's about to take her on the ride of a lifetime. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Part 1 may end on a cliff hanger Mature readers only. It contains adult themes, violence, and scenes of a graphic sexual nature.

    Magic begins in the heart. Come to a world Harry Potter and Harry Dresden could both call home. Jinx Hamilton inherits her aunt’s general store and a legacy of witchcraft, but there’s far more to the story. What begins on a sweet “cozy” note evolves into a paranormal urban fantasy series readers say they just can’t put down. From shapeshifting werecats and ancient Fae to baseball playing ghosts and paramilitary fairy troops, these books have it all! Twisty mysteries. Hilarious hijinks. And page-turning escapism. What are you waiting for?

    Here we find the happy-ever-afters of a set of grizzly bears and their fated mates. PROTECTION Grizzly bear shifter Grant Waters wants one woman—Curvy Chelsea O'Reilly. He's wanted her since they met. Except he's worried his secret may be too much for her. It may be what sets her running. Curvaceous Chelsea works at a salon in Bear Canyon Valley. She gets butterflies when Grant's around. But she's got her own baggage. Plus, she thinks that Grant would be better off with the local, stunning, curvy, widowed-way-too-early Mae Forester. SEDUCTION Astra Evans is a curvy, delicious firebrand who thinks that the only good shifter is a dead shifter. With two exceptions, of course. ;) And Kane Ortiz is NOT one of those exceptions. Kane’s a mountain-sized grizzly bear shifter who wants one thing. To avoid a group of shifters hunting him down. Except he’s got a problem. Astra. That damned, sexy, hottie with the curves that don’t end. Good luck, Kane. You’re gonna need it. PERSUASION Mae’s at it again! Kelsey Torrent is a curvy, delicious hottie who has only loved one man Guilt pushed her away. Secrets kept her away. She agreed to work for Mae, getting the new B & B ready for a big wedding. She did NOT agree to work with the man who broke her heart. Bear shifter Teague Navarro has always been a one-woman kind of man. Why the hell did Mae call him work with the one woman he can’t exchange a civil word with? INVITATION Sexy bear shifter Tanner Navarro has an invitation to the wedding, he’s got an invitation to Bear Canyon Valley, but he doesn’t have an invitation to sexy, curvy Marti’s heart—or bed. Marti’s secrets are life or death. Tanner and his bear know they’re up to the job. Now they have to convince Marti. TEMPTATION Joe’s got a problem. There’s a curvy bear shifter trespassing in Bear Canyon Valley. And he’s been charged with taking care of the matter. Looks like he’s got two problems, because he didn’t count on wanting her. She’s a curvy bear shifter that wants to be left alone. Tell that to Joe. ATTRACTION Second chances are great. Why doesn’t sexy shifter Jake Evans, known to the Bear Canyon Valley shifters as Doc get it? Mae’s brewing up a storm. She’s successful at finding mates for all the shifters in the valley. All but one. The one she’s in love with.BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance If hot sex skeeves you out, you may want to pass on this book. If freaky, downright dirty sexy talk bothers you, yeah, for sure you gotta pass on this one. We believe in sex--hot, dirty, delicious sex. Yup, make it sweaty, too. It's not just sex, it's about the romance. But good romance has sex, and we keep the doors open! Oh, and the lights on! ;)

    Fourteen-year-old Chloe witnesses her mother’s murder at the hands of a vampire. Before the vampire can kidnap her, there is an unexpected rescue by a group of vampire hunters. Overwhelmed by the feeling of safety, Chloe passes out and they whisk her away to their small community. When Chloe wakes, she comes face to face with the only other living relative, besides her mother, whom she has ever met: her grandfather. Chloe’s mother kept her hidden from the family; now, Chloe tries to unveil the family secrets. Through her grandfather, she learns her mother was a vampire hunter. In fact, her entire family is descended from the powerful bloodlines of vampire hunters. Chloe agrees to join the family she has never known for one reason only: Chloe vows to kill the vampire responsible for her mother’s murder. With vengeance in her soul, Chloe is even more determined to follow through on her vow when she discovers the true identity of her enemy and how he is connected to her. Experience the world of vampires hunter’s, vampires and mythology with Chloe in this exciting series.

    Some of these alpha males are sweet, some are sexy, and some are furry or bitey. All will fight for their women and protect them in these 14 brilliant stories.Cora Seton - The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride - Mason, Navy SEAL, has a mission that is one for the record books. V. M. Black - Life Blood - Cora is dying...until a mysterious man offers a cure at a deadly price. Skye Warren - Beauty Touched the Beast - Ex-soldier Blake Morris is no good for the young woman who cleans his house. Blair Babylon - Rae Falling - Rae shoves The Blond Hottie up against a wall. How can one affair change everything so fast?Lacey Silks - Dazzled by Silver - He's not ready to commit. She's looking for a fling. Sarah M. Cradit - Flourish - Anne’s entire life has been a lie, even the terrifying, inexplicable ability she was born with.JJ Knight - Fight for Her - An MMA fighter must win back the heart of his first love and become a father to their daughter. Clarissa Wild - Seek - Lillith remembers Sebastian, her savior, but all she knows about him is his name. Liv Morris - Adam’s Apple - Adam Kingsley can possess anything or anyone he desires, except Kathryn.JC Andrijeski - New York - A gritty, unique world and star-crossed telekinetic lovers. Alica Knight - Tigress - Libby the Loser is a were-tiger and in love with a man she’s never met. Jacqueline Sweet - The Ghostwriter - Curvy, sassy Jessica is a ghostwriter and must destroy sexy billionaire Logan. Pavarti K. Tyler - Sugar and Salt - After working at The Sugar House, Janice retains no illusions but longs for a connection. Alisa Woods - Desired - Hot Wolves, High Finance—Lucas is a broken alpha, but can he keep his paws off Mia?

    However, all the stories that were included in the anthology may still be purchased individually.Three generations of the Frost Family come together to celebrate the holidays on their maple syrup farm in Carol Falls Vermont...only to be thrown into turmoil when a baby is found abandoned in their outdoor nativity scene. This anthology includes three connected romance stories involving the Frost family and the abandoned baby, plus a bonus short story. WHAT CHILD IS THIS by C.J. Carmichael: When PR manager Lily Parker finds an abandoned baby in the nativity scene at work, her relationship with her boss, Garret Frost, becomes a lot more complicated. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Roxy Boroughs: The past catches up with black sheep, James Frost, when he returns home for the holidays. His first love, April Rochester, is back in town, too. And all of James’ secrets – one of them involving the abandoned baby – are about to come tumbling down. THE HOLLY & THE IVY by B. C. Deeks: Police Officer Joey Frost has her hands full this Christmas trying to find the mother of the abandoned baby, but Joey can handle it…until a snow storm blows her high school sweetheart, Noel “Fletch” Fletcher, back to town. PLUS BONUS STORY, THE GIFT by C.J. Carmichael: What would you do if a child in need showed up at your door on Christmas Eve? Kindergarten teacher Amy Frost, and her deputy boyfriend, Gray Cassidy, never counted on this. The series continues with: Book 4: More Than A Feeling by C. J. Carmichael Book 5: The Greatest Gift by Roxy Boroughs

    She’s the one I let get away. But sometimes life gives second chances. Ashton I can’t forget Quinn. The dreamy athlete who took my v-card and my heart. My brother’s best friend. Then he left. Like that. It’s been years. And I haven’t seen him since. Until now. Quinn I can’t forget Ashton. My first and only love. Fate turned into an ugly dance partner and tore us apart. And I’m determined to get her back. It’s been years. I haven’t been able to get her to even look at me. Until now. And I’ll make it right.

    Full of adventure, mystery, romance, and plenty of snark, these novels will immerse you in magical worlds while you turn pages far into the night. Huntress Born by Aimee Easterling - Werewolf and baker Ember leaves her pack to hunt for her missing half brother. But with danger growing on all sides, it's only a matter of time before she gets burned. By an author described as a "good choice for Patricia Briggs fans." Beyond the Veil by Pippa DaCosta - Half-demon and half-human, Muse tried to lead an ordinary life. But when an underworld assassin comes after her, she must embrace her powers—and make a formidable deal with the Prince of Greed. Justice Calling by Annie Bellet - Between hiding out from her evil ex-boyfriend who wants to steal her power and keeping her friends safe from dangerous magics, Jade Crow has all the problems. For fans of The Dresden Files and the Iron Druid, this is a nerdy urban fantasy full of snark and fireballs. Getting Wilde by Jenn Stark - Tarot-reading artifact hunter Sara Wilde can find anything, for a price. Then a wickedly sexy magician offers her the ultimate challenge: Sneak behind Vatican walls...and steal the Devil himself. Globe-trotting, fast-paced, high-stakes adventure perfect for fans of Darynda Jones, Faith Hunter, and Ilona Andrews! Wolves by C. Gockel - When Amy prays for help, Loki the Norse God of mischief and Chaos isn't the savior she has in mind. Loki can't resist Amy's summons, but he can insist that she help him outwit Odin, ruler of the Nine Realms. The start of an epic urban fantasy with myth, magic, and mayhem! Empowered: Agent by Dale Ivan Smith - The world says those possessing superpowers are either heroes or villains. But what if you're both? Former rogue empowered Mathilda Brandt must return to villainy in order to save her family and thousands of others from a psychotic criminal mastermind.

     Can be read standalone but recommended to read Volume I & II by copying the link below: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRFPZR4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H3TSMW Contains: Book 11: Dragon of Central Perk Book 12: The Dragon's Gold Book 13: Dragon of the Prairie Book 14: Dragon of Fire Mountain Book 15: Chaos and Castles

    These alpha male heroes know how to protect their women--and how to love them. This romantic suspense boxed set stars TWELVE smoking hot heroes in TWELVE full-length novels by TWELVE bestselling authors. To Catch Her Man by Charity Pineiro, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author. Investigative reporter Sylvia Amenabar must decide between friendship, love and discovering the truth behind a cop's murder... Undercover detective Carlos Ramirez nearly lost his life protecting Sylvia, but he knows it'll be a fight to reach her heart. . . Can they learn to trust one another and find out the truth about a failed assignment that nearly killed Carlos? Or will the secrets of the past and family issues cost them the things they hold most dear. I'll Be Watching You by Tina Wainscott, New York Times Bestselling Author. Kim left her Everglades town under a cloud of scandal. Her grandmother's murder brings her back to reclaim her home and unearth the truth...while a killer watches her every move.Bedeviled by Maureen Child, USA Today Bestselling Author. A *faerie* funny paranormal. Protective Custody by Paige Tyler, USA Today Bestselling Author. Someone is stalking reporter Paisley McCoy, and police detective Gray Beckham is the only man who can protect her. While the chemistry between them is undeniable, there's no way he's going near the captain's daughter, and she had a hard and fast rule that says she doesn't date cops. Can they both survive the stalker who's coming after them long enough to realize how good they are together? There's A New Witch in Town by Tawny Weber, USA Today Bestselling Author. Her magic, his town, their love... is it enough? Or will a witch just regaining her powers have to choose between saving a cursed town, or giving up everything she's come to care about? In His Control by Nina Bruhns, International Bestselling Author. A rogue detective will do anything to catch the sexy international thief he's fixated upon. When their titillating game of cat and mouse grows shockingly intimate, he must make the impossible choice between honor and duty...and the notorious woman he has unwittingly come to love. Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul, International Bestselling Author. A wounded alpha werebeast bent on revenge... A female vampire trying to save her adoptive dragon-shifter family... Can they stop a group of rebel shape-shifters from unleashing every demon in hell? Only if they relinquish their secrets, face their fears, and open themselves to love. Imposter: The Protectors Series -- Book One by Karen Fenech, International Bestselling author. Chemist Dr. Eve Collins, wrongly accused by the CIA of developing a chemical weapon, learns someone has set her up as a scapegoat. That "someone" wants her dead. To save her life, she must join forces with CIA Operative John Burke--the man who doesn't believe her claim of innocence and the man she's falling in love with. Dark Tide Rising by Kristin Miller, National Bestselling Author. Police Sergeant Mark Thurgood is all work and no play, but he's harboring secrets that tie him to the vengeful sea. Free-spirited Emily McAllister is haunted by premonitions, and the latest shows her death in a dark coastal cave. Can they put their desires aside to focus on the task at hand and find the killer before he finds her? Big Bad Wolf by Gennita Low. On the run from shadowy enemies, a secret agent finds sunlight and love while working undercover for a female roofer. Found Wanting by Joyce Lamb. She's been on the run for 14 years. He's been sent to bring her home, dead or alive. A boy's life depends on what happens next. Can they overcome betrayal, lies and violence to find what they've always wanted? High Tide by Maureen A. Miller. A couple locked in a struggle to protect the coast...and their lives.

    Morris's house twice a week, soaking up every moment with the reclusive ex-soldier she secretly loves.Blake Morris knows he's scarred both inside and out and is no good for the beautiful young woman who cleans his house to pay for college. But when Erin walks in on Blake touching himself and moaning her name, all bets are off.BENEATH THE BEAUTYWhen Blake receives an offer to return to his alma mater as an associate professor, he knows this is his chance to reenter the world--and to be worthy of the woman he loves. Erin wants this chance for him to heal...even if it means leaving her behind.And when they enter the classroom on the first day, both of them are in for a shock.BROKEN BEAUTYA troubling revelation puts Blake's newfound career in jeopardy and Erin's impending graduation at risk. The couple forge ahead, determined that love conquers all. They find a new depth to their respect for one another and new heights for their sensual play, but secrets and shadows lay in wait along the path.BEAUTY BECOMES YOUWith the end of semester approaching, Erin and Blake decide to lay low. After all, they have all the time in the world after that. Except Blake's future at the university is up in the air and trouble is brewing back in Erin's hometown. When the couple is tested, they will have to trust each other to forge their own sexy ending.This omnibus edition contains the original Beauty series, including:1. Beauty Touched the Beast2. Beneath the Beauty3. Broken Beauty4. Beauty Becomes You

    After such a traumatic childhood, all Izzy wants is a normal, happy, settled life, but love is never simple. In the week leading up to her wedding day, Izzy is forced to ask herself who she loves the most. And, given the choice, who would she want to spend her life with?

    And they’re led by their Alpha, Alec Zachary — tall, dark, gruff, and impossible to resist. Alec has problems of his own. His pack is a gang of dangerous misfits who have trouble following orders, and one of them is missing. The secrecy of the pack is under threat. Mating with his sexy new brunette neighbor won’t solve anything, but he wants to do it anyway. And then there’s the fact that the full moon is coming, and the entire pack of shifters will turn into killer predators for one deadly night… Full Moon Rising: Part One The shocking events of Raine's first night in town initiate her into the secrets of the werewolf pack - and its sexy Alpha, Alec Zachary. Alec deals with the pack's problems while trying to resist his smart, gorgeous new neighbor - until he's thrown together with her in the biggest crisis in pack history. Full Moon Rising: Part Two Raine resists the pull of the pack after a rogue werewolf attack. Though she wants to, she can't quite stay away. The pack is in trouble, enemies are coming to light, and the mystery of Ethan's disappearance has not been solved. Her relationship with Alec is lighting on fire. And when she comes across some dangerous information, she must make the choice whether to share it or keep it to herself. Full Moon Rising: Part Three Raine has stepped into the role of leader of the werewolf pack—and into the bed of its sexy Alpha. When the moon turns full, Raine sees the beast in her new boyfriend for the first time as the pack turns—and hunts. She must head off a group of rich big game hunters risking the pack's secrecy. And Alec must pursue what happened to his missing pack mate, Ethan, while taking Raine on the date from hell. Full Moon Rising: Part Four In the hunt for Ethan's abductor, Raine and Alec must take a trip to the seedy side of Freemont. When Raine follows a lead on her own, she finds herself in a dangerous strip club with no backup. And she discovers that one of the pack has been hiding secrets from everyone. The trail she's following could change the pack forever. Full Moon Rising: Part Five Helsing discovers a devastating fact about Raine that makes her a threat to the entire pack. Forced to choose between the mate he loves and the safety of his pack, Alec makes a decision. The pack must band together to take revenge on Ellis Rathburn. They formulate a plan that gathers everyone at the Cougar Club, a local strip joint, where questions will be answered once and for all. Full Moon Rising: Part Six After the devastating events at the Cougar Club, each member of the pack must face the future—together or separate. Raine and Alec must decide whether they can be together, or whether their love threatens the pack's future. Life and death hang in the balance, and the decisions made now will affect them forever. It's not sure who will out alive. Because once a werewolf gets under your skin, he never lets you go...