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Necessary Risk by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen former Navy SEAL Hudson Carmichael sets out to rescue a woman in danger and bring her to Vanishing Ranch for refuge, he knows exactly what he needs to do. But his plan is thrown off course when he comes face-to-face with his dead fiancée.When Teagan Murphy unwillingly became entangled in the Farino crime family, she had no choice but to leave Hudson—and her entire life—behind...Categorized as:
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![Titus by Christy Barritt]()
Titus by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe shattered his heart once. Can he set her betrayal aside for the sake of his country?The last person Titus Armstrong wants to join forces with is the woman who dumped him for his brother, Alex. But Presley Lennox is Blackout’s best chance at infiltrating a dangerous organization known as The System and finding out more about their deadly plans...Categorized as:
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Brandon by Christy Barritt
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Rocco by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL and new Blackout recruit Rocco Foster is on a simple in and out mission. But the operation turns complicated when an unsuspecting woman wanders into the line of fire.Peyton Ellison’s life mission is to sprinkle happiness on those around her. When a cupcake delivery turns into a fight for survival, she must trust her rescuer—a handsome stranger—to keep her safe... -
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![The Captain's Second Chance by Elana Johnson]()
The Captain's Second Chance by Elana Johnson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Coast Guard captain would rather spend his time on the sea...unless he's with the woman he's been crushing on for months. Can Brooklynn and Dave make their second chance stick? Love's second chance on the beach! David Reddington has spent years in the Coast Guard, and his career brings him a lot of joy... -
![Maddox by Christy Barritt]()
Maddox by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s on the case . . . and she’s his prime suspect.Classified technology is missing, a delivery driver is dead, and former Navy SEAL Maddox King must find the culprits before a dangerous plan is enacted.To find answers, the Blackout agent must go undercover as a maintenance man at millionaire Seymore Whitlock’s estate...Categorized as:
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![Ripple Effect by Christy Barritt]()
Ripple Effect by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDOING THE RIGHT THING WAS HIS HARDEST TASK YET Griff McIntyre never expected his ex-wife, Bethany, and two-year-old daughter, Ada, to show up on his doorstep. After someone tried to abduct Ada, Bethany is desperate to find safety. Now Griff’s not letting either of them out of his sight... -
![In Plain Sight by Rebecca Deel]()
In Plain Sight by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn the heels of a life-changing diagnosis, concert pianist Darcy St. Claire is on a quest to reinvent herself. While renovating a Victorian house and opening a restaurant, she becomes the target of a killer. As the attempts on her life intensify, Darcy grows more determined. No murderer is going to chase her from her home and destroy her new dreams... -
![Night Hawk: by Susan Sleeman]()
Night Hawk: by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s determined to find her father’s killer…FBI Agent, Toni Long, lost her father a year ago when he was killed in a joint FBI and ICE investigation led by Clay Byrd, a man Toni had found herself infatuated with. Unfortunately, the killer escaped, and if Toni hadn’t been distracted by her attraction to Clay, maybe her father wouldn’t have died...Categorized as:
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![Always By My Side by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Always By My Side by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's lived her life under the cloud of her sister's disappearance.Josie Thompson was ten when her sister went missing and her mother's battle with mental illness intensified. Though her family is now fractured, Josie has managed to get a degree and a job as a homecare nurse for a wealthy retired businessman... -
![Rising Storm by Edie James]()
Rising Storm by Edie James
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHomecomings can be deadly.When retired Delta Force operative Rollo MacKenzie returns home to become chief of police in tiny MacKenzie Cove, he has lots of expectations...none of them good.What he doesn't expect is to find his first love targeted by a murderer willing to do anything to bury a twenty-year-old secret...Categorized as:
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![Driving Force by Lynette Eason, Kate Angelo]()
Driving Force by Lynette Eason, Kate Angelo
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the last client she wants to protect…Elite Guardians bodyguard/former sniper CHRISTINA SHERMAN has protected uncooperative clients before—but this time, well her client is bossy, headstrong and occasionally eats off the floor...Categorized as:
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![Trident Security Field Manual: Standard Operating Procedures for FNGs by Samantha A. Cole]()
Trident Security Field Manual: Standard Operating Procedures for FNGs by Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Trident Security Field Manual: Standard Operating Procedures for FNGs (f*cking new guys—and anyone else who wants to read it) is a fun compilation of extras for fans of the TS series and its spinoffs... -
![Falling for Zeke: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard]()
Falling for Zeke: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn ex-Army Special Operations member burned once by love. A single-mom stalked by a powerful enemy. Can he risk his heart for her safety?Zeke has everything he could want.A multi-billion dollar inheritance allows him to protect others... … and with the camaraderie of his brothers-in-arms. He spends his time growing his security firm and keeping his head down...Categorized as:
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![Saltwater Cowboy by Christy Barritt]()
Saltwater Cowboy by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen a mysterious woman washes up in Cape Corral, a wild horse sanctuary off North Carolina's coast, law enforcement officer Levi Sutherland is determined to figure out if she's connected with the crimes recently plaguing the island. The problem is, she can't remember anything . . -
![Shadow Rescue by Rebecca Deel]()
Shadow Rescue by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter nearly dying on her last mission, Fortress Security operative Samantha Coleman is more than ready to return to the job she loves and prove she's still able to protect herself and her partner, Joe. But when an undercover mission in paradise turns deadly, Sam must face her worst nightmare to save the soldier she loves... -
![Sarsaparilla Showdown by Caroline Lee]()
Sarsaparilla Showdown by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen your first two loves are books and ice cream (not necessarily in that order!) who has time to fall for something else? Sadie Mayfield has gotten really good at admiring handsome men from afar… After all, it’s not like they’d be interested in her, would they? But when Shawn starts frequenting her ice cream and soda shop at River’s End Ranch, she sets out to become his friend... -
![SEAL's RESOLVE by Rebecca Deel]()
SEAL's RESOLVE by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWedding dress designer Kristi Stewart handles bridezillas and sewing machines with equal finesse. But when she’s kidnapped, Kristi’s only hope for survival lies in the lethal skills of a black ops warrior. After a harrowing escape, the danger continues to escalate until Kristi must confront an opponent with a fatal agenda... -
![Some Bright Someday by Melissa Tagg]()
Some Bright Someday by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s torn between love and honor...Lucas Danby has always regretted the decisions that caused his dishonorable discharge from the military—and he’s never stopped trying to redeem his honor. He's spent the past decade taking on dangerous short-term missions as an elite private soldier—the only part of his life that's ever gone right. But the high-risk work never cures his shame... -
![SEAL'S PROMISE by Rebecca Deel]()
SEAL'S PROMISE by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNarrowly escaping a terrorist attack, Rachelle Carter believes the threat is over until continued assaults prove the danger's real. With escape impossible, her survival lies in the hands of a battle-hardened Fortress Security operative. But his skill and experience may not be enough to defend Rachelle against a man determined to eliminate her... -
![Capturing Sosimo: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard]()
Capturing Sosimo: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA billionaire inventor hiding her identity. An ex-soldier determined to protect her. Will her lies compromise their chance at love?There’s nothing Sosimo Rivas hates more than liars.But in his new job with Stryker Security Force as private protection for the rich, he sees his fair share of them. Sosimo spends most of his time working on old engines and keeping their clients safe... -
![Last Landing by Edie James]()
Last Landing by Edie James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s brash, unpredictable, and seriously over-confident. She’s brilliant, thorough, and way too interested in following the rules.Former SEAL and NCIS investigator Dale Bonham and FBI agent Tamra Bosch have a long history of butting heads, but when a killer from their past resurfaces, they’ll have to figure out how to play nice…or die...Categorized as:
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![Cold Fury by Susan Sleeman]()
Cold Fury by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive years ago tragedy tore them apart… Forensic anthropologist Maggie Turner happily works as an assistant professor at her local university and lives a quiet life near campus. That is until Jackson Lockhart enters her classroom. Then a cyclone of emotions erupt as she remembers the tragedy that once tore them apart... -
![Cold Case by Susan Sleeman]()
Cold Case by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the one thing strikes that she never saw coming… Former FBI cyber security agent Eryn Calloway has successfully cracked countless complex cyber investigations. Her expertise is highly valued working as Blackwell Tactical's cyber expert. But when her computer is locked with ransomware, she suddenly finds herself facing the biggest challenge of all... -
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![Soldier's Secret Baby by Clara Pines]()
Soldier's Secret Baby by Clara Pines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsan a secret miracle give this wounded veteran a second chance at love?Chris Bell’s world was shattered when the woman he loved suddenly left him. Now a serious injury is cutting his military career short, and sending him home to Trinity Falls years before he expected... -
![Deep Harbor by Christy Barritt]()
Deep Harbor by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA JOB AS EASY AS SUNDAY MORNING Guilt over past mistakes haunt former Navy SEAL Dez Rodriguez. When he’s asked to guard a pop star during a music festival on Lantern Beach, he’s all set for what he hopes is a breezy assignment. UNTIL HE MEETS BREE JORDAN Bree hasn’t found fame to be nearly as fulfilling as she dreamed... -
![Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg]()
Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSwoon-worthy Romance. Small-town Charm. Best friends reunite in Tagg's latest novel of second chances and enduring love. Beckett Walker hasn't stepped foot in Maple Valley in years. There's no getting past the painful memories, and there's every chance he'll be arrested as soon as he shows his face. Which is exactly what happens when he finally returns... -
![For the Love of Grace: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
For the Love of Grace: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis Christian romance novel of 80,000 words is the second book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. When Bennett McFadden fell in love with Grace Moore as a nineteen-year-old, he'd thought they had a future together... -
![First Mission by Zoe Chant]()
First Mission by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCat stuck up a tree?Sounds like a job for a dragon…Dragon shifter Dai had hoped that his first mission as a firefighter would be just a little heroic.A cat stuck up a tree was not exactly what he had in mind.But there’s more to this cranky kitty than meets the eye...and more than lives at stake... -
![Resurgence by Rebecca Deel]()
Resurgence by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFortress operative Adam Walker knows hardship and pain, specializes in navigating behind enemy lines, and never leaves a man behind. When the Special Forces Marine is asked to rescue a woman who helped save him, he doesn't hesitate to lay his life on the line to return the favor. Although Adam believed his past was buried, he learns the enemy has risen from the ashes... -
![Treasured in Turtle Bay by Jess Mastorakos]()
Treasured in Turtle Bay by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen celebrity assistant Molly Whitman gets left at the altar, she doesn't waste any tears. She's ready to regroup, readjust, and rewrite her future. Unfortunately, her close friend and boss isn't letting her off that easily. Now Molly is being ushered to the airport on a forced vacation in the name of self-care.US Marine Roman Russo is living his best life while stationed in Hawaii... -
![A Marriage for the Marine: A Fuller Family Novel by Liz Isaacson]()
A Marriage for the Marine: A Fuller Family Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Marine, a maid, and a match made in heaven. Tate Benson can't believe he's come to Nowhere, Utah, to fix up a house that hasn't been inhabited in years. But he has. Because he's retired from the Marines and looking to start a life as a police officer in small-town Brush Creek. Wren Fuller has her hands full most days running her family's company... -
![One Hundred Christmas Kisses by Kelly Collins]()
One Hundred Christmas Kisses by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKelly Collins invites you to celebrate a small town Christmas in Aspen Cove, where North Star wishes and love’s first kisses have the power to heal. It’s been a decade since veterinarian Charlotte Parker has been home to Aspen Cove. After the death of her mother, she hasn’t been able to bring herself to face her painful past. But if ever there’s a time to start over, it’s Christmas... -
![Vendetta by Rebecca Deel]()
Vendetta by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeven years ago, Marcus Lang made a choice that cost him everything, but he rebuilt his life and became a vital part of Otter Creek. Although his past isn't dead, Marcus will be if he is unable to stop one man's quest for revenge. If he fails, his life won't be the only one forfeit. He will lose the woman he longs to make his... -
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![Fourth and Long by Liz Isaacson, Elana Johnson]()
Fourth and Long by Liz Isaacson, Elana Johnson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan one summer together make up for eight years of separation? Commander Brett Murphy left his family’s construction firm in Oklahoma City for a life of hard work at Three Rivers Ranch. Alone, without a wife and kids, Brett needs the camaraderie he enjoyed while serving overseas with his Army buddies, Squire Ackerman and Peter Marshall... -
![Night Fall by Susan Sleeman]()
Night Fall by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe faces dangerous situations all the time…Olympic downhill skier, Harper Young, knows what it’s like to look danger in the face. After all, she does it every time she races down a ski slope. She’s fine with that danger and even excels under the pressure, winning Olympic gold. And as a governor’s daughter, she’s familiar with receiving threats from the general public...Categorized as:
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![A Wedding for the Widower by Liz Isaacson]()
A Wedding for the Widower by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA WEDDING FOR THE WIDOWER is the first book in the Brush Creek Brides series, a series of Christian western romance novels you can read in a single evening! This series features wholesome, uplifting, and satisfying "weeknight" romances. Weeknight romances: 3 bucks. 2 hours. 1 satisfying, uplifting, and romantic story... -
![Tito by Scott Hildreth]()
Tito by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only man in my life I felt I could trust was my father.A detective assigned to San Diego's gang crime unit; his focus was outlaw motorcycle clubs.His nemesis?A gang of thieves who had wreaked havoc on the city's financial institutions for nearly two decades.As fate would have it, I was preparing for a one-night stand with a tough-looking biker... -
![Marine's Mission by Rebecca Deel]()
Marine's Mission by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Gigi Warren lands in the crosshairs of terrorists, she turns to a Marine with the lethal skills necessary to keep her alive. Owen Montgomery will do whatever it takes to bring down the terrorist organization threatening the woman he loves and protect national security, but he never expected to partner with Gigi on a mission so dangerous neither may survive... -
![Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos]()
Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s pretty hard to stay away from her when she moves in right next door…I’m the jokester of the group. I always have that one-liner that lightens the mood, even in the darkest of moments. It's just who I am. It's who I had to be. I lost my wife eleven years ago when I was on my first deployment, so now I’m just trying to keep things light... -
![The Bridesmaid Rescue: A K9 Handler, Love At First Sight Romance by Jo Grafford]()
The Bridesmaid Rescue: A K9 Handler, Love At First Sight Romance by Jo Grafford
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![Her Hidden Falls Ex Military Billionaire Cowboy by Taylor Hart]()
Her Hidden Falls Ex Military Billionaire Cowboy by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cowboy avoiding his hometown. The woman from ten years ago. When he stumbles upon a man proposing to her, all he knows is that he has to get her back!Kane Hardman, ex-soldier turned computer programmer billionaire, only wanted to hang out with his business partner and grow their Forbes top 100 company. When he sees the woman he never stopped loving being proposed to, he takes swift action...Categorized as:
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![Loving the Entertainer by Cami Checketts]()
Loving the Entertainer by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA famous hotshot and the woman who broke his heart.Being famous isn’t enough for Sawyer, he has to make everyone around him famous. When the woman who told him he’d never be enough comes back into town it’s time to show her all she’s missing out on... -
![With This Pledge by Debra Clopton]()
With This Pledge by Debra Clopton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a special ops mission gone terribly wrong, Max Sinclair is home and facing the possibility of losing the career he loves serving his country. When he meets his brother’s new stable manager he is drawn to her and feeling more alive. After a bad situation with her ex-boss, horse trainer Kelsey Malone accepted the job of running the Windswept Bay side stables for Cam Sinclair... -
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![Tara by Ginny Baird]()
Tara by Ginny Baird
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your beach hat and a towel and prepare for a brand new series brought to you by twelve New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Beach Brides! Fun in the summer sun! Twelve heartwarming, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme... -
![Beyond the Badge: Nox by Jeanne St. James]()
Beyond the Badge: Nox by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen two broken halves come together to forge one unbreakable whole… Officer Bradley Lennox, aka Nox, has been living in the shadows of his own grief since the unexpected loss of his wife. Just when he was finally on the road to recovery, they found Sadie in a motel in Ohio, causing his world to spiral back into darkness... -
![Under Fire by Rebecca Deel]()
Under Fire by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFortress Security operative Matt Rainer races to a friend's side when she is attacked. Determined to keep her safe, the medic appoints himself as Delilah's bodyguard. Within hours, he foils another attempt on her life. Soon, they find a connection between events in Otter Creek and Delilah's past... -
![Tangled Up In You by Barbara Freethy]()
Tangled Up In You by Barbara Freethy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDetective Adam Cole has been a loner for as long as he can remember. He's very good at protecting people. He's great at being a friend, but relationships that go beyond that—not so much. A darkness in his past prevents him from making himself open and vulnerable... -
![Her Forever Cowboy by Donna Michaels]()
Her Forever Cowboy by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHER FOREVER COWBOY Harland County Series/Book 4: Kevin 83,000 words Heat index: Hot Single mother Shayla Ryan is tired of running, and longs to put down roots to create a stable environment for her baby girl and her younger sister. Having grown up with the opposite, she’s determined to raise her daughter right, and Harland County holds a lot of appeal... -
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Flyboy's Fancy by Kirsten Osbourne, River's End Ranch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDebbie White visited River’s End Ranch over Christmas to spend time with her daughter, and she fell in love with the place. When she realizes there’s a job open in her chosen field, she jumps at the chance to move there. As the director of the Kids’ Korral, she has a lot to do to get it ready to open before one of the daughters of the family has her baby...
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