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Claiming Tuesday by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsofficial blurb coming soon...Categorized as:
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Myles by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFormer Delta Operator Myles Simms doesn’t know when to quit. The concept so foreign to him he can’t give up on Delilah Watts. A woman he’s never met—a woman who might be the enemy yet he’s compelled to save her. Intel Specialist Delilah Watts never imagined sending an email would be deadly. Kidnapped and left to die, yet she regrets nothing... -
Rescuing Erin by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEx-Green Beret Colin Doyle has the most maddening, frustrating job in Washington D.C.—protecting the First Daughter of the United States. Erin Anderson is irresistibly beautiful, quick-witted and cunning, completely untouchable—and apparently bound and determined to lure him out of his dark shades and neutral suit... -
Redwood by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGavin Zimmerman. Military codename: REDWOOD. This former Special Forces soldier will protect Oak Creek from any threat. Even one that comes in the form of a delicate blonde with haunted eyes.A tiny town in Wyoming and the fake ID in her pocket are Lexi Johnson's last chance. She's used her all her resources to escape the danger that hounds her... -
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Justice for Milena by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt’s been years since Milena Reinhardt has seen TJ “Rock” Rockwell. The last time, he was nearly a shell of a man…but he was her man…and he tore her heart out of her chest. Circumstances unbeknownst to TJ have ensured Milena’s never fully recovered. TJ left his sniper days behind—for the most part—when he left the Army and become a respected Texas Highway Patrolman. He also left behind Milena... -
Protecting Dakota by Susan Stoker, Suspense Sisters
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Sleeper SEALs, are former U.S. Navy SEALs recruited by a new CIA counter-terror division to handle solo dark ops missions to combat terrorism on U.S. soil. PROTECTING DAKOTA Dakota James's life has become the stuff of nightmares. The leader of the Ansar al-Shari'a terrorist group has become obsessed with her, determined to take her as his wife...Categorized as:
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Marriage Is Murder by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpring is in full bloom, love is in the air, and Cupid has taken deadly aim in Savannah.Newly engaged, Royce Locke and Sawyer Key are ready to set the date and charge full-steam ahead into their happily ever after, but homicides and unresolved conflicts keep getting in their way... -
SWAT Ed.: Fox & Bull by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA fox can set many traps to catch his target—but this one only needs one to catch his.Dominic “Bull” Walker is used to the simpler things in life. Give him his own land to work, a strong horse, and twelve hours of daylight, and he is a contented man. But when someone threatens to take away the successful ranch that took him two years to rebuild, he’ll accept any help he can get to defend it... -
Shelter for Blythe by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBlythe Coopman never imagined she’d be homeless, but a series of events has landed her on San Antonio’s streets…hungry, tired, and scared. She clings to her most precious possession, a phone accidentally swiped from a local firefighter, who, instead of canceling the number, starts texting her...Categorized as:
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Thin Ice: by Maryann Jordan, Suspense Sisters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sleeper SEALs, are former U.S. Navy SEALs recruited by a new CIA counter-terror division to handle solo dark ops missions to combat terrorism on U.S. soil. Logan (Preacher) Bishop, retired Navy SEAL, flew tourists on helicopter rides over the mountains of Montana and occasionally rescued skiers from snowy slopes... -
Laszlo by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMinx Mahoney's only light in a terrible childhood was her neighbor and best friend, Mouse. When he left Texas at the age of seventeen, she never heard from him again, though she's never forgotten him either. She moved in with her uncle, went to college and became a counselor. Her supervisor at the clinic sexually harassed her. Reporting him backfired... -
Hide & Seek by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the holidays nearing, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are getting settled, both personally and professionally. For Reese, dealing with Brantley’s about-face regarding the size of the task force is easy. It’s meeting the parents that he’s worried about... -
The Grifter by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnly one person has ever rocked Detective Shawn Maxwell’s titanium composure.Francesca Rossi, his ex-partner.His ex-everything.He hasn’t seen Frankie since she left him eight years agoand now he has to work with her on an undercover casethat could break them both... -
Join the Club by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEduardo “Lucky” Morales is a fighter, from his childhood days in Cuba to his time as a Special Forces Green Beret. Scarred by the wars of his past, Lucky has learned nothing lasts forever. Guarding his heart is second nature, and getting emotionally involved is not an option... -
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Shadows and Silk by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAgent Brant Scott knows when a battle is lost. He’s been an integral part of hunting down members of the del Fuego cartel for years, but it’s not the violent criminals that have the ability to bring him to his knees. That honor belongs to one woman...Categorized as:
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Dine & Dash by Abigail Roux
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA Ty and Zane ficlet. Takes place between Armed & Dangerous and Stars & Stripes... -
Bad at Love by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBad at making decisions or bad at love? Either way, Kendall Blakemore doesn’t trust his judgment. He falls too hard, too fast, and always for the wrong guy. Needing a major shakeup, Kendall moves into his own place for the first time and seizes a new career opportunity. But everything he thought he wanted turns out to be the last thing he needs... -
Sarah's Protector by Regan Black, Josie Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSarah Clarkson's dream vacation has turned into a nightmare.The widowed mother of a high school senior is giving the empty-nest life a test drive with a solo vacation to Key West. The resort is pure luxury, as is the sexy silver fox who makes her feel beautiful on her first night in town.Finding out he’s a former Navy SEAL? Even better...Categorized as:
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Noble Hops by Layla Reyne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEverything Dominic Price has worked hard to uphold is about to come crashing down on everything he holds dear.So much for the quiet life. Just as assistant US attorney and brewery owner Dominic Price is settling into a comfy new chapter with his partner, FBI agent Cameron Byrne, the sudden death of Nic’s father puts their happily-ever-after in jeopardy... -
Killer Honeymoon by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHoneymoon, happily ever after, and…homicide?Newlyweds, Royce Locke and Sawyer Key, embark on a honeymoon road trip where their biggest threat should be dodging drunk tourists on golf carts. But their arrival on South Bass Island lands them in the middle of a contentious battle between lifelong islanders and a property developer who won’t accept no for an answer... -
The Golden Ratio by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsABOUT THIS EPISODE The boys are back, and an old face from Seong-Jae’s past plunges BPD Detectives Malcolm Khalaji and Seong-Jae Yoon from a two-month suspension right into the depths of hell — and into one of the most horrific, grisly cases of Malcolm’s life. He's never seen anything like it... -
Played by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Auctioned Series is a journey packed with action, nail-biting suspense, family, and love. In Gray and Darius’s fight for freedom and a future where they aren’t haunted by the ghosts of their pasts, they’ll make you laugh, cry, possibly yell at your e-reader, and swoon just a little bit. One last mission. One last operation—and the stakes had never been higher... -
Burned by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom bestselling author Dr. Rebecca Sharp comes a brother's best friend, protector romance...Rocco Damiani has trust issues. It’s no wonder since he was given a burn notice by the CIA. No work history, no money, no connections. No identity. Not quite the fresh start he was looking for, but at least he has a good job and loyal friends... -
Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe... -
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Topping the Alpha by Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTrident Security operative, Jake Donovan, has been a member of the BDSM lifestyle since his teenage years. Starting as a submissive, he eventually became a Dom, but a brutal incident, years ago, changed Jake's life forever. Unable to shake the ghosts of his past, Jake avoided giving his heart to anyone for sixteen years. Until Nick... -
Dealing Him In by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPlay with fire, and you’ll get burned.Santos “Saint” Cavallero had his life all figured out when he married his high school sweetheart, joined the Navy, and became a SEAL. After years of being deployed, Saint comes home for good, only to discover his wife has fallen for another man. Now divorced and a bodyguard for Four Kings Security, Saint loves his job and his found family... -
Never Say Never by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRyan Trexler has devoted his entire life to his family’s security business. And now that he’s slated to take over the reins for the company, RT knows that his life is only going to get more complicated. Add in the fact that he’s lusting over one of the men who works for him and RT knows that there are some serious tough times ahead... -
HOT Heroes: A HOT Series Starters Collection by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeroes who do the right thing. No matter the price!Get FOUR full-length novels in this collection that includes the first book in each of Lynn’s series! If you haven’t been sure where to start, start here and enjoy stories about four military special ops teams set in Lynn’s Hostile Operations Team® world...Categorized as:
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Beast by Savannah Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBentley “Beast” Harris became a Righteous Outlaw over a decade ago and never looked back. He gained the reputation as being the deadliest among the Outlaws, a skilled killer with no remorse or regrets. What his brothers don’t know is beneath the dark, death stare, and permanent scowl, he is drowning in regrets from a past he can never go back to... -
Interlude by C.S. Poe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInterlude is a collection of short stories spanning the complete timeline of the Snow & Winter series, beginning with The Mystery of Nevermore, to after the conclusion of The Mystery of the Bones. They feature the point of view of Sebastian Snow and Calvin Winter and consist of mini-mysteries as well as scenes from daily life... -
Real Risk by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's possible they're a match but first the two men will have to survive trial by fire. Chief Flynn is fighting smoke and flames, tirelessly protecting the lives and property of his fellow islanders from yet another spate of fires.Arson or accident?When injury puts him on the sidelines, West Coast Forensics Arson Investigator Kimball Frye offers his assistance... -
Honor by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey really are perfect for each other with zero bullshit between them.Oliver Rains joined Pegasus after the military to keep doing what he loves—helping out the innocent and putting scumbags in the ground where they belong. He was supposed to find a new team, not fall in love, but what he hadn’t counted on was former chief of police Parker Johnson walking into his life... -
Rebel by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne man on a journey of redemption and the other out to prove himself.Cohen “Ace” Gray – Pegasus Commander.He’d buried one lover; he wasn’t going to take the chance of that ever happening again. Ace had his own demons to work on, but working closely with Jacob and having his friendship— despite their twenty-year age difference—had made life a bit easier... -
To Love a Ghost by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter playing his part in Operation Perth in Afghanistan, former Australian Special Forces Commando Cade Kelly was officially declared dead. Recruited by Rock and Grif to join their elite team of Black Ops Operators, The Ghost Protectors, he has built a new life for himself as the team’s top intel analyst... -
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Justice for Sloane by Reina Torres
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor FBI Agents like Cruz Livingston and Vicente Bravo, their DNA was imprinted with Law and Order. Defending those in danger comes as easily as breathing. As a Special Agent for the FBI, Vicente was treated to a front row seat to see how those ‘with’ have an easier shake than those without... -
Cowboy Cool by Olivia Jaymes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGenre: Contemporary Western Erotic Romance Series: Cowboy Justice Association FULL LENGTH NOVEL Sheriff Reed Mitchell is a workaholic on a forced vacation. To make the best of a bad situation, he points his pickup truck toward Florida and some great fishing with an old buddy. He just has one quick stop on the way... -
Tied Up in Steele by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteele Givens doesn’t do relationships and he knows better than to fall for a man he rescued during a CIA Operation; but then he’s never been a ‘follow the rules’ kinda man. He always swore he’d never drag someone he cared about into a world of danger. But what do you do, when danger stalks him anyway? Kalon Roberts wanted to move on. He’s done with danger and Black Ops Operators... -
Found by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs a former USAF pararescueman, Jeremy O’Brien is used to following orders, no questions asked. So, when Micah, his boss at Hamilton Security, asks him to take on a special case, he readily accepts. Micah’s instructions are simple, find the man in the picture and bring him back to Chicago... -
Barrel Proof: by Layla Reyne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFBI agents Aidan "Irish" Talley and Jameson "Whiskey" Walker can't get a moment's peace. Their hunt for the terrorist Renaud seems to be nearing an end, until a fire allows him to slip through their fingers-and puts Jamie's life in danger. When Jamie is nearly killed, Aidan learns how many forms loss can take... -
Piece of Cake by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Matter of Time Story After years of domestic partnership, Jory Harcourt and Sam Kage are finally going to make it official in their home state of Illinois... -
Just Jory by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA ficlet which is set in the time period between Bulletproof and But For You... -
A Matter of Time by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThree years have passed since Jory Keyes was kidnapped, shot, and left by his lover, Detective Sam Kage. Jory walked through fire and came out the other side stronger. He changed his name to Harcourt and shut the door forever on a past full of pain. Jory now owns his own business, and has a life he enjoys. What he doesn’t have is love... -
A Matter of Time Book IV by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJory Harcourt is back in trouble. An old threat has shown up, and soon Jory is running from a madman who-ll do anything to see him dead. When Jory is kidnapped it soon becomes clear he is up against something bigger than he ever imagined. Sam Kage, the police detective he loves, is caught in the crossfire, and ends up fighting for his life in a hospital bed... -
The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari by Sarah Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSequel to The General and the Horse-LordThe General and the Horse-Lord: Book Two Fresh out of the closet, General John Mitchel and Gabriel Sanchez are settling into their new life together when an old army colleague taps them for a rescue mission to Tunisia. Eli and Daniel, two former Rangers working security, have been arrested in Carthage, charged with blasphemy and thrown into prison... -
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Deadly Force by Misty Evans
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome secrets can kill… NSA agent Bianca Marx is determined to save her marriage, even if it kills her…which it just might do since she knows a secret about her estranged husband’s last mission that has put a target on her back. A highly-skilled assassin is hot on her trail and the only man who can keep her safe doesn’t want anything to do with her...Categorized as:
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Hot as Hell by Monette Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFed up with her incompetent boss, Interpol agent Dawn Wilson accepts a job with Security Specialists International. Her first assignment forces her into close contact with the devastatingly sexy, but far too pushy CIA agent Sam Crocker... -
Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCovert Affairs M/M Romance Book Two Navigating a new relationship is never easy, but Deputy Director Syler Perrin has the uniquely hair-raising privilege of doing it with one Special Agent Arthur Dufault, premiere CIA operative and all around menace... -
In From the Cold: The I Spy Stories by Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE I SPY STORIES -- I SPY SOMETHING BLOODY Espionage was always a game, but now British spy Mark Hardwicke wants to retire and settle down with ex-lover Dr. Stephen Thorpe -- if Stephen will have him. Unfortunately, Stephen has other plans -- and so do the terrorists who want Mark dead. I SPY SOMETHING WICKED It's All Hallow's Eve and Mark Hardwicke's past has come back to haunt him... -
Firestorm by Monette Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a survivor.Former Air Force pilot Tara Nightwalker survived wartime flying only to come home to a civilian life that was anything but safe. Two years after surviving a brutal kidnapping, it’s time to get on with her life. She finds a job in Idaho as a park ranger and wildland firefighting instructor. After what she’s been through, men aren’t appealing at all... -
Fatal Honor by Misty Evans
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**The second thrilling novel in the bodyguard romantic suspense series, Shadow Force International.Miles is Charlotte’s one and only weakness. He’s also her only hope…To stop a Romanian crime lord and clear her name, British Intelligence officer Charlotte Carstons has no choice. She must track down former Navy SEAL Miles Duncan and ask for his help...
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