Police and Fire: Operation Alpha Series by C.M. Steele, Maddie Wade, Elena M. Reyes, Reina Torres, Deanndra Hall, Nicole Flockton, Stacey Wilk, Julia Bright, Barb Han

After running away from his heritage, former District Attorney Gage Gibson returned to his roots —cattle ranching.Things were running smoothly…in fact, much better than he expected, but a quick lunch with some of his law enforcement buddies changed everything. Gage got himself a stalker, a sexy stalker at that. He’d left their get together missing something but decided it was best to forget the red-headed beauty... moreAfter running away from his heritage, former District Attorney Gage Gibson returned to his roots —cattle ranching.Things were running smoothly…in fact, much better than he expected, but a quick lunch with some of his law enforcement buddies changed everything. Gage got himself a stalker, a sexy stalker at that. He’d left their get together missing something but decided it was best to forget the red-headed beauty. Running scared, Hope Cummings had to get out of Texas and away from the man who helped make her and the man he sold her freedom to. Ducking and dodging people including an insanely hot cowboy, she found herself trapped like a rat.With nowhere to run, she’d given her trust to the handsome stranger. Gage wouldn’t take her safety lightly; he’d guard her with his life. less

A sexy English Detective, a beautiful single mom, and a past that wants her dead.When Detective Henry English steps on a plane bound for Texas, all he wants is a relaxing vacation. Then a beautiful woman falls into his lap and his thoughts of relaxation disappear as the cute stranger babbles nervously. His body heats as visions of having those full lips and quirky attitude in his bed spring to mind. He asks her out but when she knocks him back, Henry’s interest is only piqued further... moreA sexy English Detective, a beautiful single mom, and a past that wants her dead.When Detective Henry English steps on a plane bound for Texas, all he wants is a relaxing vacation. Then a beautiful woman falls into his lap and his thoughts of relaxation disappear as the cute stranger babbles nervously. His body heats as visions of having those full lips and quirky attitude in his bed spring to mind. He asks her out but when she knocks him back, Henry’s interest is only piqued further. A challenge this beautiful only excites him more.Cassie can feel her attraction to this stranger the instant her hand touches firm muscle and her eyes met the twinkly gray of his, but then he opens his mouth and the sexy Englishman sets her panties on fire. Determined not to let a handsome face trick her again, Cassie reluctantly turns down the sexy detective. Her daughter is her life now and all she needs. Fate has other plans though, and Henry and Cassie find themselves thrown together once more. As the reluctant single mom begins to open her heart to him, Henry finds himself falling even more in love with her and her daughter, but life is never that simple and Cassie’s past comes back to haunt her. A sick individual has unfinished business with Cassie and he won’t stop until she’s dead. Henry must call upon his friends from Hereford and those in Texas to save the only woman he has ever loved from the hands of evil before it’s too late and he loses her forever. less

I should have said no. When they asked me to take over this assignment and protect her with my life.

 When at the sight of her, my heart beat like a war drum inside my chest.

 When those light green eyes met mine and the world stopped.

 I should’ve—but didn’t.

And now it’s too late because I’ve broken the rules and tasted the forbidden fruit.

 I’ll never let her go.

Being a Texas Game Warden was always Blyss Hardee’s dream. She had her dolls just like most girls, but her dolls healed injured animals and went fishing. Real life was much more exciting and exhilarating, unless it involved Owen Mercier. 
When there was a gator that needed removing or a snake in someone’s house, the Game Wardens called Owen. He was as muscled as he was irritating, and that was a lot. 
Too handsome, too self-assured, too sexy... moreBeing a Texas Game Warden was always Blyss Hardee’s dream. She had her dolls just like most girls, but her dolls healed injured animals and went fishing. Real life was much more exciting and exhilarating, unless it involved Owen Mercier. 
When there was a gator that needed removing or a snake in someone’s house, the Game Wardens called Owen. He was as muscled as he was irritating, and that was a lot. 
Too handsome, too self-assured, too sexy. He was always telling her that she should give him a chance, but Owen had always been a magnet for women and Blyss found it hard to believe that he could be with one woman, her.
At least that’s what she thought until he saved her life. She had different problems after that. How is she going to keep herself safe from a man who already had her heart? And what happens when the criminals who’d tried to kill her in the first place need to stop her from exposing them? less

All he hears is the crackling of flames. All he wants to hear is her voice.No one knows the value of family better than Breckin McDermott. He’s sure the pretty brunette he ran into at a Landon and Jerrica’s baby shower has a great family, since her brother is his coworker, and yet she seems sad and afraid. Once he learns of her past, he really wants to get to know her better.With her successful treatment for PTSD completed, Liella Fox needs a career... moreAll he hears is the crackling of flames. All he wants to hear is her voice.No one knows the value of family better than Breckin McDermott. He’s sure the pretty brunette he ran into at a Landon and Jerrica’s baby shower has a great family, since her brother is his coworker, and yet she seems sad and afraid. Once he learns of her past, he really wants to get to know her better.With her successful treatment for PTSD completed, Liella Fox needs a career. Still uncomfortable in crowds, she embarks on an unconventional livelihood that’s perfect for her. Everyone thinks her family is wonderful, but she knows most of them will be critical and judgmental, so she’ll be alone in this adventure. At least her older brother, Landon, and his wife, Jerrica, are supportive.At Landon’s suggestion, Breckin offers to help with Liella’s business plan. The idea of being alone with him makes her anxious and she’s reluctant to accept, but after his mother tells her Breckin’s story, her fears melt. Soon all she wants is to be near him. She’s trying to forge a new life, and she wants to share it with the tall, redhaired firefighter who makes her feel safe.That’s if she gets the chance. Before she can get a foot up in the business, a surly, bitter competitor begins to stalk and threaten her. The guy despises her a little too much, maybe even enough to get her out of the way.Forever.But Breckin’s a man who’s waited his whole life for a woman to love. If anyone thinks they’ll take her away from him, they’ve seriously underestimated his determination when his heart is on the line. less

After surviving a terrifying tornado, Cerise Robinson has re-evaluated her life goals. Her focus now is on, Finn, her foster son and following her dream to adopt him so that she can call him her own. A relationship is the last thing she’s looking for, yet Brodie is not only handsome and sets her heart racing, he’s also wonderful to Finn. He’s almost too good to be true... moreAfter surviving a terrifying tornado, Cerise Robinson has re-evaluated her life goals. Her focus now is on, Finn, her foster son and following her dream to adopt him so that she can call him her own. A relationship is the last thing she’s looking for, yet Brodie is not only handsome and sets her heart racing, he’s also wonderful to Finn. He’s almost too good to be true.Volunteer fire fighter, Brodie Spelling is as happy on the back of horse working on a dude ranch as he was at creating code for the very successful app he and his college buddies developed. So maybe he’s a tech millionaire. No one else needs to know. He’s finally found the balance his life needed—yet something is missing. When he meets Cerise, he discovers an attraction he isn’t expecting. Nor the connection he quickly develops with her foster son. Does he now have the lost piece to complete his puzzle?As their relationship develops, danger lurks in the shadows waiting to take what Cerise wants most. She will stop at nothing to save Finn, even if it means putting her life on the line…and losing Brodie. less

Having escaped a nightmare of a marriage, Calla Fitzsimmons is starting a new, fresh life in San Antonio. Only the trauma of her past is holding her back from taking the next step. When she runs into firefighter Parker “Spider” Nelder, quite literally, the spark to live the new life she’d fought so hard for, ignites within her.The last thing Parker is looking for is a relationship. He’s seen the aftermath of what love can do to a man and he’s staying well away... moreHaving escaped a nightmare of a marriage, Calla Fitzsimmons is starting a new, fresh life in San Antonio. Only the trauma of her past is holding her back from taking the next step. When she runs into firefighter Parker “Spider” Nelder, quite literally, the spark to live the new life she’d fought so hard for, ignites within her.The last thing Parker is looking for is a relationship. He’s seen the aftermath of what love can do to a man and he’s staying well away. Then he stumbles into Calla and her vulnerability calls to him in a way he can’t resist. Beneath Calla’s soft surface is a steel spine and his admiration for her grows the more time he spends with her.Calla’s past isn’t prepared to let her escape its clutches. When danger looms, lives are held in the balance. Will Parker be strong enough to survive? And can Calla ever truly be free? less

Kindra Leto wants to come out of hiding, but when she stumbles over a dead body on her estate fear imprisons her. She has a tour coming up and fans to think about, but no one can protect her from a killer. Texas Ranger Deacon Slade believes in honor. A family debt requires he leave his job in Texas and protect Kindra from a murderer. An assignment that will have him returning home in no time. Until he realizes he wants more than to keep the beautiful singer safe. He wants her... moreKindra Leto wants to come out of hiding, but when she stumbles over a dead body on her estate fear imprisons her. She has a tour coming up and fans to think about, but no one can protect her from a killer. Texas Ranger Deacon Slade believes in honor. A family debt requires he leave his job in Texas and protect Kindra from a murderer. An assignment that will have him returning home in no time. Until he realizes he wants more than to keep the beautiful singer safe. He wants her. Deacon knows the only way to flush out the killer is for Kindra to get back on stage. But she needs to trust him enough to follow his plan. Kindra must find a way to face her fears or she will lose the one man who can save her life and protect her heart forever. less

Oswin Kittridge has no clue her life is a lie, and everything she knew about her family was made up. When her past comes back to haunt her, she’s tossed into a world of human trafficking and slavery.
  Aiden Knight is too shy to ask Oswin out, but he goes to get his hair cut by her every two weeks, whether he needs to or not. She’s the nicest person he’s ever met, but fear of being turned down stalls him.
  When Oswin is worried about her mother, Aiden gives Oswin his number... moreOswin Kittridge has no clue her life is a lie, and everything she knew about her family was made up. When her past comes back to haunt her, she’s tossed into a world of human trafficking and slavery.
  Aiden Knight is too shy to ask Oswin out, but he goes to get his hair cut by her every two weeks, whether he needs to or not. She’s the nicest person he’s ever met, but fear of being turned down stalls him.
  When Oswin is worried about her mother, Aiden gives Oswin his number. What happens next throws them into the center of an investigation that might destroy their world.
 Can Aiden and Oswin hide from evil, or are they too exposed to break free? less

A serial killer comes calling…After the devastating loss of his best friend in Kandahar, Kace Fox returns to his small Texas hometown, sells off his belongings and prepares to move as far away from anything and everything familiar as he can…Alaska. Hours before his flight, he learns the woman he had a fling with a few months ago—and can’t get out of his thoughts—is missing.The small town of Blushing has a dark and dangerous secret. One that tried to kill Bree Burke and will come for her again... moreA serial killer comes calling…After the devastating loss of his best friend in Kandahar, Kace Fox returns to his small Texas hometown, sells off his belongings and prepares to move as far away from anything and everything familiar as he can…Alaska. Hours before his flight, he learns the woman he had a fling with a few months ago—and can’t get out of his thoughts—is missing.The small town of Blushing has a dark and dangerous secret. One that tried to kill Bree Burke and will come for her again. Kace puts his out-of-state move temporarily on hold to ensure Bree’s safety while law enforcement searches for the killer dubbed, Gingerbread Man.When Kace learns the baby Bree is carrying very much belongs to him, he’ll put everything on the line to save mother and child. less