Tortured Heroes Series by Jayne Blue

She’s the one women he knows he shouldn’t touch. Jase - Dirty cop. That’s what everyone thinks of me. Only I know it’s a lie. They took my gun, my badge, my soul. I have one last shot to earn it back. My job? Go deep undercover to bring down a ruthless drug lord. It should have been easy. Until I met his niece, Devin. I crave her just like the drug her uncle’s trying to push. Pure and simple. She brings out every protective instinct I have. All the wicked ones too... moreShe’s the one women he knows he shouldn’t touch. Jase - Dirty cop. That’s what everyone thinks of me. Only I know it’s a lie. They took my gun, my badge, my soul. I have one last shot to earn it back. My job? Go deep undercover to bring down a ruthless drug lord. It should have been easy. Until I met his niece, Devin. I crave her just like the drug her uncle’s trying to push. Pure and simple. She brings out every protective instinct I have. All the wicked ones too. Except acting on them could blow this investigation and ruin my chance to clear my name. And it might get us both killed. He’s the hero she never knew she needed. Devin - When Jase walked into my bar, he turned everything upside down. He made me feel things I can’t want. I have to walk away. Because, I know he’s a liar just like all the others. He’ll tell me he loves me then disappear. Plus, I know he’s hiding something. But, his smoldering touch and perfect kisses are almost enough to drive my doubts away. Almost. The truth will either save them both, or burn them to the ground. Author’s Note: Each book in the Tortured Heroes series is a full length, standalone novel. They can be read in any order and DO NOT contain cliffhangers. They DO contain dark themes and elements. less

Detective Mitch Gates is sworn to protect the one woman he can’t have. Mitch – When my best friend and brother in blue was killed in the line of duty, I swore an oath to protect the woman he meant to marry. Stella. She was never mine, but I’ve loved her since the day I met her. Now she’s back. Targeted by a dangerous crime syndicate, I have to keep her close to keep her safe. Ten years haven’t dulled the passion I feel for her or my guilt at knowing how badly I still want to act on it... moreDetective Mitch Gates is sworn to protect the one woman he can’t have. Mitch – When my best friend and brother in blue was killed in the line of duty, I swore an oath to protect the woman he meant to marry. Stella. She was never mine, but I’ve loved her since the day I met her. Now she’s back. Targeted by a dangerous crime syndicate, I have to keep her close to keep her safe. Ten years haven’t dulled the passion I feel for her or my guilt at knowing how badly I still want to act on it. Now her life is on the line. Stella – Mitch made me feel whole again after everything fell apart. He was also the only man I knew I couldn’t want. His code of honor and my fear of losing him too made us turn away from the growing heat between us. I thought time would heal old wounds. I was so wrong. I never wanted to need Mitch again, but I have no choice. Only he can help me stop the monster who stole my identity and framed me for a crime I didn’t commit. But fighting back just might bring me into the arms of the one man I’ve tried so hard to forget. Author’s Note: Each book in the Tortured Heroes series is a full length, standalone romantic suspense novel They can be read in any order and DO NOT contain cliffhangers. They DO contain dark themes and elements. Approx: 65,000 words in length less