Southern California Violent Crimes Taskforce Series by Misty Evans, Amy Manemann

For fans of NCIS: Los Angeles and Graceland!Her sting operation put a ruthless criminal in prison...One year ago, rookie FBI agent Celina Davenport pulled off the ultimate undercover operation...she seduced Emilio Londano - the dangerous leader of the San Diego Mafia - and destroyed his illegal empire. Now he's escaped and looking for revenge...When Londano escapes a maximum security prison and begins picking off Celina's friends and coworkers, everyone she knows becomes a target... moreFor fans of NCIS: Los Angeles and Graceland!Her sting operation put a ruthless criminal in prison...One year ago, rookie FBI agent Celina Davenport pulled off the ultimate undercover operation...she seduced Emilio Londano - the dangerous leader of the San Diego Mafia - and destroyed his illegal empire. Now he's escaped and looking for revenge...When Londano escapes a maximum security prison and begins picking off Celina's friends and coworkers, everyone she knows becomes a target. Including DEA agent Cooper Harris, the man who once broke her heart and is now assigned to be her bodyguard.How far will they go to stop him?Cooper must risk his career - and his heart - to keep Celina alive. But will their past, with its forbidden passions and impulsive choices, put them directly in the killer's crosshairs? less

He’ll risk his life in order to protect her… Seven months after being brutally stabbed, FBI agent Roanna Punto has overcome her PTSD and is ready to return to undercover work…at least what she’s made everyone believe. When the Southern California Violent Crimes Taskforce recruits her to take out a cult leader, Ronni believes getting back in the field will put her demons to rest, but her new partner? He’s the one man she can never trust... moreHe’ll risk his life in order to protect her… Seven months after being brutally stabbed, FBI agent Roanna Punto has overcome her PTSD and is ready to return to undercover work…at least what she’s made everyone believe. When the Southern California Violent Crimes Taskforce recruits her to take out a cult leader, Ronni believes getting back in the field will put her demons to rest, but her new partner? He’s the one man she can never trust. Former spec ops soldier-turned-DEA agent Thomas Mann lives every day with the guilt of having let a killer hurt Ronni. Now she’s on his SoCal turf…and he’ll risk his life in order to protect her. But can he ignore his fantasies about his sexy new partner and do his job? When their passion ignites while undercover, the truth Ronni’s hiding puts their mission in jeopardy and tests their partnership. Can they learn to trust each other while deceiving the enemy? Or will their cunning foe lure them into a dark and deadly trap? less

Some 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. She’ll be dead in 24 hours…unless he can save her. After his marriage failed, Navy SEAL Callan Reese threw himself into his work... moreSome 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. She’ll be dead in 24 hours…unless he can save her. After his marriage failed, Navy SEAL Callan Reese threw himself into his work. On his last black ops mission, three of his men—three good men who counted on him—were killed. Now PTSD and a military investigation have sidelined him…until Bianca shows up. She claims someone high up in the US government wants her dead, and the assassin after her is also after him. The couple that spies together, dies together… On the run from the very government they serve, Bianca and Cal only have each other. When they uncover a deadly scandal threatening the nation, they’ll have one chance to save the day…and one last chance at love. less

She’ll do anything to find her sister… Deep undercover with a Tijuana drug cartel, FBI agent Sophia Diaz is two days away from making the biggest bust of her career…and tracking down her sister who went missing ten years ago. But when a rival cartel puts out a hit on her, there’s only one man who can keep her alive... moreShe’ll do anything to find her sister… Deep undercover with a Tijuana drug cartel, FBI agent Sophia Diaz is two days away from making the biggest bust of her career…and tracking down her sister who went missing ten years ago. But when a rival cartel puts out a hit on her, there’s only one man who can keep her alive. He’ll do anything to keep her safe… Immigration enforcement officer, Nelson Cruz, has his hands full with his own operation while undercover as a member of the Savages motorcycle gang. When orders come down that he has to protect the sexy, but oh-so-aloof, Agent Diaz without breaking his cover, Nelson must put his skills to the ultimate test. Especially since a previous relationship with Sophie compromised his career and wreaked havoc on his heart. South of the border is no place to die… Nelson’s never gotten over the time he spent in Sophie’s bed or the fact she double-crossed him on their last mission together. He can’t trust her…and she doesn’t trust anybody. As the two fight their red-hot, south of the border attraction, Nelson discovers a secret that could destroy Sophie’s world forever. Once again, he’s forced to put his job—and his life—on the line for her. Can he keep her alive and out of prison? Or will their careers, as well as their hearts, go up in the flames of desire? less

Deadly Affair, an SCVC Taskforce novella Cooper Harris, head of the SCVC Taskforce and nicknamed The Beast, isn’t afraid of anything…except that the woman who rocks his world may be about to dump him. Celina is acting distant and secretive while an engagement ring burns a hole in Cooper’s pocket. Whisking her away for a romantic weekend at a Northern California vineyard, he hopes to reignite the spark between them and get up the nerve to finally ask her to marry him... moreDeadly Affair, an SCVC Taskforce novella Cooper Harris, head of the SCVC Taskforce and nicknamed The Beast, isn’t afraid of anything…except that the woman who rocks his world may be about to dump him. Celina is acting distant and secretive while an engagement ring burns a hole in Cooper’s pocket. Whisking her away for a romantic weekend at a Northern California vineyard, he hopes to reignite the spark between them and get up the nerve to finally ask her to marry him. Feisty crime scene photographer Celina Davenport hates keeping secrets. The baby growing inside her is cause for celebration, but Cooper has a son from a previous marriage and claims he doesn’t want more children because of his dangerous job. Celina understands what makes The Beast tick, and she also knows he’ll be a great dad to their child. She only needs the perfect moment to break the news. Before either can come clean, Cooper and Celina stumble upon human bones and realize the beautiful vineyard hides a dark and haunting past filled with love, betrayal and murder. Can they unravel the mystery buried in the Northern California hills and bring a killer to justice? Or will the secrets they’re keeping from each other put them in deeper danger than they could ever imagine? less

***Blacklist meets Criminal Minds Secrets can get you killed in this latest riveting release in the SCVC Taskforce romantic suspense series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Misty Evans. He killed my best friend when we were only girls…but I got away. Now he’s hunting me again. Well-renowned anthropologist and religious studies expert, Dr. Brooke Heaton, came face to face with evil as a ten-year-old, barely escaping a vicious, ritualistic serial killer... more***Blacklist meets Criminal Minds Secrets can get you killed in this latest riveting release in the SCVC Taskforce romantic suspense series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Misty Evans. He killed my best friend when we were only girls…but I got away. Now he’s hunting me again. Well-renowned anthropologist and religious studies expert, Dr. Brooke Heaton, came face to face with evil as a ten-year-old, barely escaping a vicious, ritualistic serial killer. Now The Reverend, her childhood attacker, is hunting her once more, determined not to let her get away this time—and there’s only one man who can keep her alive. Homeland Security agent Roman Walsh wants two things: to end The Reverend’s reign of terror, and to get the sexy Dr. Heaton into his bed. When the two goals collide, can he keep his own deadly secrets buried? Agreeing to consult on The Reverend’s case, little does Brooke realize the emotional chunk it will carve out of her soul and the burning need Roman will ignite inside her. She’ll have one last chance to stop the killer, or the ghost from her past will get his cold-blooded revenge—on her and everyone she cares about—once and for all. Books in the Taskforce series: Deadly Pursuit Deadly Deception Deadly Force Deadly Intent Deadly Affair Deadly Attraction Deadly Secrets If you enjoy the SCVC Taskforce series, check out the bestselling Super Agent and SEALs of Shadow Force Romantic Suspense Series by Misty Evans! Books in the Super Agent Series: Operation Sheba Operation Paris Operation Proof of Life The Blood Code The Perfect Hostage Books in the SEALs of Shadow Force Series: Fatal Truth Fatal Honor Fatal Courage Fatal Love Fatal Vision Fatal Thrill (coming 2018) less

***Action, adventure, and second-chance romance are on the books for these two in the eleventh installment in the best-selling SCVC Taskforce Romantic Suspense Series! She’s on the run, and he’s tasked with bringing her in…dead or alive. Undercover FBI agent Samantha Rosenthal is on the run. A fugitive wanted for a terrorist act she didn’t commit, she has no idea who set her up, and the one person she still trusts is her ex, sexy Joseph Cahill... more***Action, adventure, and second-chance romance are on the books for these two in the eleventh installment in the best-selling SCVC Taskforce Romantic Suspense Series! She’s on the run, and he’s tasked with bringing her in…dead or alive. Undercover FBI agent Samantha Rosenthal is on the run. A fugitive wanted for a terrorist act she didn’t commit, she has no idea who set her up, and the one person she still trusts is her ex, sexy Joseph Cahill. The problem? He’s the bounty hunter assigned to bring her in. Joe knows everything about Sam—the way she talks in her sleep, how her damn fine body responds to his, her extreme intelligence and cunning street smarts. This apprehension should be a slam dunk. But it’s been seven long months since he’s seen her, held her, kissed her. Now she’s on the run from Homeland, the FBI, and the SCVC Taskforce. If he doesn’t hunt her down, someone else will…and they’ll use deadly force. Laying her heart on the line, Sam has no choice but to ally with Joe to uncover a conspiracy that will clear her name but rock the FBI. Risking everything, Joe puts his career, as well as his freedom, in jeopardy, and dives head—and heart—into bringing Sam home alive. Books in the SCVC Taskforce series: Deadly Pursuit – Cooper and Celina Deadly Deception – Thomas and Ronni Deadly Force – Cal and Bianca (aka Beatrice in SEALs of Shadow Force) Deadly Intent – Nelson and Sophia Deadly Affair – Cooper and Celina novella Deadly Attraction – Mitch and Emma Deadly Secrets – Roman and Brooke Deadly Holiday – Cooper and Celina novella Deadly Target – Victor and Olivia Deadly Rescue – Cooper and Celina novella Deadly Bounty – Joe and Samantha less