He’s at the top of his game and he’s not about to let a couple of death threats stand in his way. However, he will do what he always does; he’ll hire a bodyguard.However, he’s not prepared to come face-to-face with the woman who stole his heart, twice, and trust her with his life.But he’s left with no choice. Not if he wants to play and no way will he let the enemies of the past ruin his future.Lacey “Lace” Brown had only ever wanted to be a sailor, so when her career in the Navy comes to an abrupt halt, she opts to take a job with the Brotherhood Protectors. Her first assignment is to protect the infamous gambler, Leather Wellington, which goes against everything she believes in, but she will do exactly what she’s hired to do, even when she finds out the truth, because sometimes it is the truth that will set you free from the scars of the past.

    

    

    Left with a bionic shoulder and no clear future, he spends his days alone. But he’s forced back into action when the apartment building next to his explodes and he witnesses a female fleeing the scene.

 Sara Nelson lives under an alias, in constant fear from threats to her life. But three years of frequent moves have her longing for a forever home, so she settles in North Carolina. After a year of normality, an unexpected threat forces her to trust a handsome stranger.

 Jake’s attraction to Sara is immediate, but the sole thing on her mind is staying alive. He wants to protect her but can’t do it alone. Jake calls on his SEAL brothers to help him. But when their circle is penetrated, all hell breaks loose, and Jake must choose her life over his and the lives of his Team.

    

    He has to work fast in order to save Jinx after she’s arrested for a crime she didn’t commit!Jinx hadn’t known that men like James and his super-secretive team members existed until they show up in her restaurant. James is big and gruff, muscular and tender. He sees everything, but is blind to the way she feels for him and it breaks her heart – until the big, gorgeous guy comes to her rescue!

    

    

    

    She just won’t quit.My goal is to tear down an old theater and make a pretty penny on it.But the main actress, who the whole damn town loves, graces the world with her presence there.And she’s not having any of my advances.At least not outside the bedroom. If I didn’t want her so freaking badly, I’d demolish the old place with my bare hands.Funnily enough, I think our one hot night was a ploy to get me to back off.Pretty thing doesn’t realize who she’s dealing with.Us Bancrofts take what we want without apology.It’s part of our billionaire blood. It’s the way we play the game.We can go at it easy, or this can be tense, but either way, I will win.The building has to go, and the girl? Well, she has to stay.

    LeelynGrandpa Smith's pumpkin farm has always held great memories.And now it's mine and my sister's to take run and hopefully bring to the 21st Century.When the neighbor, Judson Renner, decides he's going to withhold water for our pumpkins, he's in for a fight.The scrawny boy from my youth has grown up--muscles and a cut jaw that I want to run my finger along, just to see if it cuts me.And when I get in his face about the issue, I find myself leaning in when he leans down.I can't be falling for the country boy next door, I've got too much on the line right now.JudsonI let Joe Smith use the small part of my family's land to have access to water the pumpkins.That business is long gone and I'm done with being the nice neighbor.Leelyn with her golden highlighted auburn hair, teal eyes, and pouty lips makes my boots start dancing when they should be stomping away.She might have other plans, but if she wants access to that water, she's going to have to come to my side of the fence...for dinner.I'm not that awkward boy from my youth. I'm a man.And I'm ready to show her that it's better to love than to fight...but it sure does make for some good country fun.

    To avoid spoilers this should be read after the first four books of the series and is only a compliment to the series, not a stand alone story. - Just something fun! Take a look through the eyes of Betty as she watches the world around her. Always wanted to try her recipes? You'll find them tucked in these pages. Wondering how the restaurant has turned out? See what she's serving. Wish you and a front row seat to the weddings and even Betty's own big moments? Then you'll be glad to have found Betty's Journal. The Piper Anderson Series: Chasing Justice Cutting Ties Changing Fate Choosing Christmas Finding Freedom Settling Scores - May 2014

    

    

    So when the one man who broke her heart many decades ago lands on her doorstep, she’s not willing to give him a chance again.Widowed Peter Taylor has reached the pinnacle of his career as an award-winning general surgeon and raised two accomplished children. But something seems to be missing in his life. So when he takes a road trip to see a friend and ends up meeting his long-lost love, he’s determined to find out why she left him many years ago.When they get trapped together in a barn, will they resolve their issues and give love a second chance, or will old secrets keep them apart forever?This story was previously published in the Love Under Lockdown Limited Edition Box Set.