The Sinner Saints Series by Adrienne Bell

Ex-Special Forces operative Jake Thorne has never backed down from a fight…not until the day that a momentary lapse of judgment led to tragedy. Since then he’s been hiding at the bottom of a bottle, far away from the pity of those closest to him. But all that changes the night a beautiful stranger crashes his lonely roadhouse booth pleading for his help. Art historian Verity Green is a woman on a mission—one she knows she can’t take on alone... moreEx-Special Forces operative Jake Thorne has never backed down from a fight…not until the day that a momentary lapse of judgment led to tragedy. Since then he’s been hiding at the bottom of a bottle, far away from the pity of those closest to him. But all that changes the night a beautiful stranger crashes his lonely roadhouse booth pleading for his help. Art historian Verity Green is a woman on a mission—one she knows she can’t take on alone. Her brother has stolen a cache of priceless antiquities, and, judging from the way the rugged bruiser can throw a punch, Jake Thorne is just the man to help her retrieve the ancient treasures…if only she can convince him to take the job. But no man can outrun his past, and it doesn’t take long for Verity’s simple plan to turn complicated. Once the bullets start flying, Verity and Jake are thrown a little too close together, leaving Verity to wonder if she’s taken on the right man for the job, or more trouble than her heart can handle. *** Part romantic comedy, part thriller, and filled with plenty of intrigue, JAKE is the third novel in the Sinner Saints contemporary romance series. *** less

Bowie Tamatoa is used to flying solo. After an infamous Special Forces career, he’s far more comfortable keeping his emotions under wraps and letting his fists do the talking. But every fortress has a weak spot, and Bowie is no different. IT genius, Charlie Keswick might be the heart and soul of Macmillan Security, but she’s also the only woman who’s dared to look past Bowie’s beastly façade to the man underneath... moreBowie Tamatoa is used to flying solo. After an infamous Special Forces career, he’s far more comfortable keeping his emotions under wraps and letting his fists do the talking. But every fortress has a weak spot, and Bowie is no different. IT genius, Charlie Keswick might be the heart and soul of Macmillan Security, but she’s also the only woman who’s dared to look past Bowie’s beastly façade to the man underneath. So one night when Charlie arrives on Bowie’s doorstep after being chased by government-sponsored assassins, Bowie knows that he’ll do anything to keep her safe…no matter how uncomfortable it might make him. But as the danger around them grows, Bowie and Charlie are forced closer than ever, and Bowie finds himself facing a difficult choice--bare his soul and fight for a future with Charlie, or protect his heart and take his secrets to the grave. *** Part romantic comedy, part thriller, and filled with plenty of intrigue, BOWIE is the fifth novel in the Sinner Saints contemporary romance series. *** less