Guardians of Hope Series by K.D. Michaels

Laura 'Red' Pratt fought her way through the ranks to become a member the most elite task force in the country. Shamed and ridiculed by her parents and society because of her weight and deafness, she's earned the nickname Red honestly with her ‘take no crap’ attitude. Joe 'Highlander' MacCleod is a SEAL to the bone. His men look up to him and tease him about his womanizing ways. Women are like his missions—enjoyable, varied, and plentiful to keep his blood pumping... moreLaura 'Red' Pratt fought her way through the ranks to become a member the most elite task force in the country. Shamed and ridiculed by her parents and society because of her weight and deafness, she's earned the nickname Red honestly with her ‘take no crap’ attitude. Joe 'Highlander' MacCleod is a SEAL to the bone. His men look up to him and tease him about his womanizing ways. Women are like his missions—enjoyable, varied, and plentiful to keep his blood pumping. But it’s always to the next one. Then a Marine comes home to a vicious fight, two end up dead, and the blame is squarely on his shoulders. Joe races to save his friend, and finds himself forced to work with an irresistible Red. Together, they just might be able to solve the case, if the attraction between them doesn’t derail the investigation. less

Joe "Highlander" MacLeod is a Navy SEAL, a special ops warrior who has finally found the perfect woman to hold his heart. Detective Laura "Red" Pratt is a fiercely independent woman who protects the unprotected, watching over all others. They are loyal, strong, and good at what they do. Though their careers have created an unconventional relationship, their love and trust make it work. Joe is proud to stand by Laura, protecting her from the monsters lurking in the dark... moreJoe "Highlander" MacLeod is a Navy SEAL, a special ops warrior who has finally found the perfect woman to hold his heart. Detective Laura "Red" Pratt is a fiercely independent woman who protects the unprotected, watching over all others. They are loyal, strong, and good at what they do. Though their careers have created an unconventional relationship, their love and trust make it work. Joe is proud to stand by Laura, protecting her from the monsters lurking in the dark. He has vowed to keep her safe until one day the Highlander is called away on a mission and Laura is taken by one of the monsters Joe swore to fight on her behalf. She thought she was tough, but being tortured has tested all of her limits - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Now it's up to Joe to use his skills and join forces with fellow SEALs, Wolf and his team, to bring his woman home. She'll need him more than ever before. Rescuing Laura is just the beginning of the fight to save the love of his life. less

***This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds*** She’s a bookworm with a past and a dream. He’s a college football star that all the girls chase and dream about. Shane Graves hates being the center of attention. She makes it her entire mission to be invisible at San Diego University. Something she’s been successful at for 4 years, until her college professor asks her to help a fellow student with their final project... more***This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds*** She’s a bookworm with a past and a dream. He’s a college football star that all the girls chase and dream about. Shane Graves hates being the center of attention. She makes it her entire mission to be invisible at San Diego University. Something she’s been successful at for 4 years, until her college professor asks her to help a fellow student with their final project. Pattrick ‘Flash’ Jones has dreams that most his age don’t understand. He’s a college football star with scouts from all over begging him to go pro, but all Pattrick dreams about is following in his father and honorary uncles’ footsteps after graduation. When fate steps in and brings these two together, their pasts have a way of causing mayhem. Shane goes missing and all hell breaks loose in San Diego. Will the SEALs and Alpha Squad find her in time or will it be too late for Pattrick and Shane to find a future together? less

Julie Hurt is no stranger to dangers of her husband, Navy SEAL Commander Patrick Hurt's job. Being the daughter of a prominent Senator, she's learned corruption often lurks around every corner. However, when someone hell-bent on killing her comes out of the woodwork, she learns a whole new meaning of evil.Commander Hurt will do anything in his power to protect his wife. When her life is threatened, he knows exactly who to call to save her, the men of his SEAL team... moreJulie Hurt is no stranger to dangers of her husband, Navy SEAL Commander Patrick Hurt's job. Being the daughter of a prominent Senator, she's learned corruption often lurks around every corner. However, when someone hell-bent on killing her comes out of the woodwork, she learns a whole new meaning of evil.Commander Hurt will do anything in his power to protect his wife. When her life is threatened, he knows exactly who to call to save her, the men of his SEAL team. With the help of the Alpha Squad, the two deadly teams join forces and zero in on the threat. Innocent people are being gun downed. History is relearned. Secrets are exposed.Can the group rescue Julie in time or is it already too late? less