Athena Force Series by Katherine Garbera, Meredith Fletcher, Justine Davis, Lori A. May, Rachel Caine, Doranna Durgin, Catherine Mann, Carla Cassidy, Evelyn Vaughn, Judith Leon, Sandra K. Moore, Terry Watkins, Kate Donovan, Debra Webb

Proof by Justine Davis released on Jun 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.

She would risk everything for the truth. . .even her life A little danger couldn't keep hotshot reporter Tory Patton from the story of a lifetime. Plus, an exclusive with the navy SEAL Tom King held hostage in war-torn Central America would put her in the big leagues. But an assassination attempt on the wounded soldier suddenly turned Tory's interview into a rescue mission... moreShe would risk everything for the truth. . .even her life A little danger couldn't keep hotshot reporter Tory Patton from the story of a lifetime. Plus, an exclusive with the navy SEAL Tom King held hostage in war-torn Central America would put her in the big leagues. But an assassination attempt on the wounded soldier suddenly turned Tory's interview into a rescue mission. With the help of a mysterious operative, who seemed to shadow her every move, Tory summoned her well-trained survival skills to get them to safety. But would she live long enough to discover more about her sexy guardian angel, and expose a shocking scandal that could implicate everyone from the top levels of the White House to the very people she trusted most? Athena Force: They were the best, the brightest, the strongest — women who shared a bond like no other. . . . less

Librarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book here.Double-Cross by Meredith FletcherAn orphan with an unknown past, CIA operative Samantha St. John used her quick speed and sharp mind to make up for her small size. Sam was about to go AWOL on a mission for vengeance--bringing down the legendary killer she believed was responsible for a dear friend's death--when she was detained and accused of betraying her country... moreLibrarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book here.Double-Cross by Meredith FletcherAn orphan with an unknown past, CIA operative Samantha St. John used her quick speed and sharp mind to make up for her small size. Sam was about to go AWOL on a mission for vengeance--bringing down the legendary killer she believed was responsible for a dear friend's death--when she was detained and accused of betraying her country. Now, to clear her name and get back to business, the fearless agent had to face down an enemy who bore an uncanny resemblance to Sam herself.... less

Air force captain Josie Lockworth came from a long line of American patriots and was expected to follow her family's example. But after a good friend's death, the usually savvy Athena Academy graduate wasn't performing at her best. Still, when the project she'd been working on for months crashed and burned, she knew it wasn't due to her negligence. Someone was trying to sabotage her career... moreAir force captain Josie Lockworth came from a long line of American patriots and was expected to follow her family's example. But after a good friend's death, the usually savvy Athena Academy graduate wasn't performing at her best. Still, when the project she'd been working on for months crashed and burned, she knew it wasn't due to her negligence. Someone was trying to sabotage her career. With the authorities after her head and an unsettling inspector looking over her shoulder, Josie raced to clear her name before she became the next casualty of war.... Athena Force: Chosen for their talents. Trained to be the best. The women of Athena Academy shared an unbreakable bond...until one of them was murdered. less

Her best friend's killer was dead, and so was Kayla Ryan's best lead to find her friend's missing child. But the determined police lieutenant didn't have it in her to give up. Now she would join forces with a secretive detective to find the people who'd sent the assassin and bring them to justice. Her life--and all those she loved--depended on exposing a chilling conspiracy. And she couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her every move... moreHer best friend's killer was dead, and so was Kayla Ryan's best lead to find her friend's missing child. But the determined police lieutenant didn't have it in her to give up. Now she would join forces with a secretive detective to find the people who'd sent the assassin and bring them to justice. Her life--and all those she loved--depended on exposing a chilling conspiracy. And she couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her every move. Could the enemy be closer than Kayla had ever suspected?Athena Force: Chosen for their talents. Trained to be the best. The women of Athena Academy shared an unbreakable bond...until one of them was murdered. less

Who can Lynn White trust when the man who raised her, her trusted godfather, might be lying to her face?How does she know what's real when she's used her highly unusual skills to retrieve stolen valuables from places no one else could enter -- under what she thought were government orders -- only to learn that she's on the FBI's Most Wanted list?Will she dare choose to trust two strangers -- one claiming to be her sister, the other hoping to be her lover -- when the chilling stories they tell... moreWho can Lynn White trust when the man who raised her, her trusted godfather, might be lying to her face?How does she know what's real when she's used her highly unusual skills to retrieve stolen valuables from places no one else could enter -- under what she thought were government orders -- only to learn that she's on the FBI's Most Wanted list?Will she dare choose to trust two strangers -- one claiming to be her sister, the other hoping to be her lover -- when the chilling stories they tell her mean the truth may be far more dangerous than any lie?Athena Force: The adventure continues with three secret sisters, three unusual talents and one unthinkable legacy.... less

Her anonymous tips to the New Orleans police had helped to crack some of their toughest cases. But the cops didn't know that this elusive contact worked in their own evidence department--or that Faith Corbett was psychic. Faith had no idea her gift was the result of genetic engineering and part of a twisted heritage her mother had kept from her--until a serial killer started hunting for psychics and chose Faith as his next target... moreHer anonymous tips to the New Orleans police had helped to crack some of their toughest cases. But the cops didn't know that this elusive contact worked in their own evidence department--or that Faith Corbett was psychic. Faith had no idea her gift was the result of genetic engineering and part of a twisted heritage her mother had kept from her--until a serial killer started hunting for psychics and chose Faith as his next target. To catch the killer, she'd have to reveal her identity to a skeptical detective whose faith in her could mean the difference between life and death....Athena Force: The adventure continues with three secret sisters, three unusual talents and one unthinkable legacy.... less

A Middle Eastern capitol building has been captured by insurgents. The prime minister, his staff and a group of visiting college students have become disposable hostages. But what the rebels don't know is that someone is still loose in the building.... FBI legal attaché Selena Jones took the foreign post when her marriage hit the rocks. Now she's narrowly escaped becoming a hostage--but she's trapped. She has just hours to find out what the rebels are up to and outsmart their compelling leader... moreA Middle Eastern capitol building has been captured by insurgents. The prime minister, his staff and a group of visiting college students have become disposable hostages. But what the rebels don't know is that someone is still loose in the building.... FBI legal attaché Selena Jones took the foreign post when her marriage hit the rocks. Now she's narrowly escaped becoming a hostage--but she's trapped. She has just hours to find out what the rebels are up to and outsmart their compelling leader. And her lone contact to the outside world is the one man she swore never to trust again.... less

Flashback by Justine Davis released on Apr 11, 2006 is available now for purchase.

They looked alike, fought alike...but when it came to spy games, Samantha St. John and Elle Petrenko had different codes. Upstanding CIA agent Sam played by the rules. Russian spy Elle had more colorful ways of getting the job done. Ways that put her at odds with her newfound sister--and in the path of one dangerous male. Sam's loyalties lay with her former classmates, the women of Athena Academy who'd asked her to find a link between a blackmailer and her parents' deaths... moreThey looked alike, fought alike...but when it came to spy games, Samantha St. John and Elle Petrenko had different codes. Upstanding CIA agent Sam played by the rules. Russian spy Elle had more colorful ways of getting the job done. Ways that put her at odds with her newfound sister--and in the path of one dangerous male. Sam's loyalties lay with her former classmates, the women of Athena Academy who'd asked her to find a link between a blackmailer and her parents' deaths. But Sam needed Elle and her mystery man to succeed. Could the sisters' newly formed bond survive this personal mission, the heart of which might reveal a devastating truth about their past? less

Never get personally involved in a story. For star reporter Tory Patton, that was the cardinal rule of TV news. But when a fellow journalist and Athena Academy graduate was taken hostage in a war zone -- and a rival network broke the story -- Tory took it very personally, giving up the safety of her anchor desk to investigate in the field.The assignment was risky from the start, including a shocking complication: Tory's unexpected pregnancy... moreNever get personally involved in a story. For star reporter Tory Patton, that was the cardinal rule of TV news. But when a fellow journalist and Athena Academy graduate was taken hostage in a war zone -- and a rival network broke the story -- Tory took it very personally, giving up the safety of her anchor desk to investigate in the field.The assignment was risky from the start, including a shocking complication: Tory's unexpected pregnancy. With her stubborn, covert-agent lover begging her to go home and her questions stirring up a hornet's nest, Tory suddenly faced reporting a story that could make her career but cost her everything she loved. less

Lynn White's vow: I'll never be used again.Her adoptive father had turned out to be a criminal -- and left her holding the bag. The FBI had used her to catch him. Now Lynn White was nobody's pawn. She had a new life, close to Athena Academy and the secrets of her past. But when authorities blackmailed her to use her unique skills one last time, Lynn returned to the stealth game. Her assignment: stop terrorists from smuggling a bomb through Miami's Stingray Wharf... moreLynn White's vow: I'll never be used again.Her adoptive father had turned out to be a criminal -- and left her holding the bag. The FBI had used her to catch him. Now Lynn White was nobody's pawn. She had a new life, close to Athena Academy and the secrets of her past. But when authorities blackmailed her to use her unique skills one last time, Lynn returned to the stealth game. Her assignment: stop terrorists from smuggling a bomb through Miami's Stingray Wharf.The good news was her contact -- undercover FBI agent Nick Barnes, the man Lynn had loved and lost. Nick risked his cover to protect her, and Lynn fell for him all over again -- until his own explosive secret shattered her trust in ways more devastating than any bomb.... less

Her intervention in a hostage crisis had made her an instant hero. But Selena Shaw Jones still had nightmares. Now the CIA had approached her for another do-or-die mission -- to locate a terrorist informant and his case officer, who were missing in the same Middle Eastern hot spot. Selena "had" to put aside her self-doubts -- because the missing ex-terrorist had crucial intel about a strike against America... and the case officer in question was her husband, Cole... moreHer intervention in a hostage crisis had made her an instant hero. But Selena Shaw Jones still had nightmares. Now the CIA had approached her for another do-or-die mission -- to locate a terrorist informant and his case officer, who were missing in the same Middle Eastern hot spot. Selena "had" to put aside her self-doubts -- because the missing ex-terrorist had crucial intel about a strike against America... and the case officer in question was her husband, Cole. With the clock ticking and her know-it-all new partner questioning her competence, could Selena track her wily husband and control this runaway mission while facing her deadliest enemy -- herself? Athena Force: Chosen for their talents. Trained to be the best. Expected to change the world. less

After three Athena Academy students are kidnapped, FBI specialagent Katie Rush is first on the scene. The Athena grad will stop atnothing to make sure the girls are returned safely—even if it meansworking with a psychic. This unconventional relationship is notideal for a by-the-book agent, but Katie can't dismiss his dead-onrevelations. Now in a race against time, with young girls' lives onthe line, Katie must do something she's never attempted: Put hertrust in a handsome stranger.

When the case is as potentially explosive as that of an Athenastudent's abduction, Lindsey Novak never enters a negotiationwithout knowing just who to trust. She thrives on black-marketdeals with shady characters--even when she has to steal from thethieves themselves. But this time every weapon in her arsenal--including the enigmatic and all-too-sexy bodyguard hired byher father--may not be enough... moreWhen the case is as potentially explosive as that of an Athenastudent's abduction, Lindsey Novak never enters a negotiationwithout knowing just who to trust. She thrives on black-marketdeals with shady characters--even when she has to steal from thethieves themselves. But this time every weapon in her arsenal--including the enigmatic and all-too-sexy bodyguard hired byher father--may not be enough. For recovering the missing girlis only the first phase in thwarting a plan so evil it could changehumanity forever. less

A deadly masquerade.As an undercover asset for the FBI, Sasha Bracciali can deceive with finesse and improvise at a moment's notice. And she'll gladly practice any deception if it means saving a kidnapped Athena student. So Sasha takes on the roles of Mafia princess, seductress and co-conspirator at the fortress of an Eastern European despot... moreA deadly masquerade.As an undercover asset for the FBI, Sasha Bracciali can deceive with finesse and improvise at a moment's notice. And she'll gladly practice any deception if it means saving a kidnapped Athena student. So Sasha takes on the roles of Mafia princess, seductress and co-conspirator at the fortress of an Eastern European despot. Cut off from everything and everyone she knows--including the FBI handler with whom she's been having an affair--Sasha unmasks a painful truth: She has no idea who to trust. But she must figure it out quickly, or her most ambitious charade will also be her last. less

HISTORY WILL REPEAT ITSELF... UNLESS SHE CAN STOP IT.Juicy stories are investigative reporter Winter Archer's bread and butter. So when her beloved mentor asks her to write the biography of Athena Academy's founder, Winter jumps at the chance. But someone out there will stop at nothing--not even murder--to ensure that long-buried secrets remain hidden. And Winter can't finish the job unless she joins forces with the one man who is most definitely off-limits... moreHISTORY WILL REPEAT ITSELF... UNLESS SHE CAN STOP IT.Juicy stories are investigative reporter Winter Archer's bread and butter. So when her beloved mentor asks her to write the biography of Athena Academy's founder, Winter jumps at the chance. But someone out there will stop at nothing--not even murder--to ensure that long-buried secrets remain hidden. And Winter can't finish the job unless she joins forces with the one man who is most definitely off-limits. Only together can they uncover the deadly plot that spans decades and threatens to destroy a legacy....Athena Force Will the women of Athena unravel Arachne's powerful web of blackmail and death...or succumb to their enemies' deadly secrets? less

No one is better at exposing a cheat than professional gambler and sometimes government agent Bethany James. Now, posing as a glamorous high roller, she'll use every trick she learned at Athena Academy to uncover a mob boss's ugly sins...and his deadly secrets. But when a daredevil with a tantalizing drawl calls her bluff, the stakes--and her heart rate--become much, much higher. Beth can't help but wonder: Have the cards finally been stacked against her?

Francesca Thorn is the FBI's best profiler…and she's needed to target Athena Academy's most dangerous foe. Getting inside the dark mind of a serial blackmailer is easy. The hard part? Working alongside an irritatingly sexy U.S. Army bodyguard who's shadowing her every move. But as she gets dangerously close to revealing the identity of her alma mater's greatest threat, it seems someone will stop at nothing to ensure she remains dead silent... moreFrancesca Thorn is the FBI's best profiler…and she's needed to target Athena Academy's most dangerous foe. Getting inside the dark mind of a serial blackmailer is easy. The hard part? Working alongside an irritatingly sexy U.S. Army bodyguard who's shadowing her every move. But as she gets dangerously close to revealing the identity of her alma mater's greatest threat, it seems someone will stop at nothing to ensure she remains dead silent. And her only choice is to accept all the help her personal protector can provide. less

U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Nikki Bustillo has tracked her target to the bowels of a phantom ship--and she refuses to lose the scent now. But when her overseas contact is brutally murdered on the streets of Hong Kong, Nikki's manhunt is compromised. The mission came from the higher-ups at her alma mater, Athena Academy, and failure isn't an option. Her only hope: the help of a maverick, martial arts expert, police detective... moreU.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Nikki Bustillo has tracked her target to the bowels of a phantom ship--and she refuses to lose the scent now. But when her overseas contact is brutally murdered on the streets of Hong Kong, Nikki's manhunt is compromised. The mission came from the higher-ups at her alma mater, Athena Academy, and failure isn't an option. Her only hope: the help of a maverick, martial arts expert, police detective. Nikki and her new partner will follow the enemy's shadowy trail out of the ocean and to the ends of the earth--even after their invisible foe turns the skilled trackers into vulnerable prey. less