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Cooper by Riley Edwards
10 ratingsCooper Cain left California and quit the job he loved after a hostage situation went bad. Years later he can still hear the screams of the woman he couldn’t save from the stalker that had terrorized her. He hides his pain and failure behind a wall of humor, determined not to let his past ruin his future. Until Kira Winters walks into his life... -
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Hero by Robert J. Crane
12 ratingsRevelen – A mysterious Eastern European country, shrouded in mountain peaks and ruled by a tyrant so forbidding that his legend formed the basis for Dracula. For years, Revelen has interfered in the outside world, causing chaos and sending all manner of trouble Sienna Nealon's direction. Now, at last...she finds herself in the heart of Revelen, and face to face with this greatest of threats... -
![Carson: Lighthouse Security Investigations by Maryann Jordan]()
Carson: Lighthouse Security Investigations by Maryann Jordan
6 ratingsOnly one thing mattered… making his security and investigation business a success. Lighthouse Security Investigation West Coast.Carson Dyal spent years creating his business, partnering with a former Special Forces leader who owns the original LSI. Determined to make it as successful as possible, he gives one hundred percent to the effort.No distractions. No way. Not him. Until her... -
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Unyielding by Robert J. Crane
12 ratingsIn a world of people with powers, Sienna Nealon has long been the one who maintained the order. But now she finds herself on the other end of the law, cast out and abandoned by her friends. On the run, hunted by relentless and implacable foes, she will face her greatest challenge – an enemy who holds a seat of power so great that even Sienna may not be able to stand up to him... -
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Time by Robert J. Crane
12 ratingsSienna Nealon has spent the last two months cooling her heels on the cloudy shores of Oregon, waiting for something to happen. Then one day, when she's waiting in a diner, it does - or doesn't, rather. Because time freezes, everyone around her stuck and unmoving, not conscious of anything happening. When it springs to motion again, Sienna knows that a day she's long awaited has arrived... -
![Masks by Robert J. Crane]()
Masks by Robert J. Crane
14 ratingsWhat makes a hero?For years, Sienna Nealon has worked with the U.S. government to protect the world against other people with powers beyond those of a normal human. But after several clashes with the current administration, she finds herself with a new employer, an independent agency dedicated to helping stop threats to humanity... -
![To Love Someone by Maryann Jordan]()
To Love Someone by Maryann Jordan
8 ratingsNot everyone has a hero’s welcome home.Joseph landed in Baytown when he left the military and had nowhere else to go. Used to being a loner, he discovered the small coastal town offered friendship… but love? That wasn’t even on his radar.Until meeting her. The infuriatingly independent veterinarian. Known to all as Sam, to him she would always be Samantha... -
![Home to Stay by Maryann Jordan]()
Home to Stay by Maryann Jordan
10 ratingsHome is no longer the place he left… but it’s all he’s got.John Roster is flying to his childhood home in Maine after a medical discharge from the Army. No one will be there to welcome him home other than his cranky grandfather… a personality trait the two men share. No job. No friends. And with a storm canceling all flights at the moment, no plane to catch... -
![Unbroken: The complete story by Riley Edwards]()
Unbroken: The complete story by Riley Edwards
10 ratingsA husband gone too soon. A family left in tatters. A hero who sees beauty where others see broken. Ava Kelley lost more than her husband, so much more, that five years later, the mere memory of it is still paralyzing. After struggling to piece her life back together, a ghost from Ava’s past threatens to haunt her and her son’s future... -
![Masters of Mayhem by Franklin Horton]()
Masters of Mayhem by Franklin Horton
12 ratingsConor Maguire and his daughter Barb planned to weather the apocalypse by keeping to themselves, hidden from the world in their compound deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Their approach failed, allowing bad men to get too close and kidnap Barb... -
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Remember by Robert J. Crane
12 ratingsSienna Nealon has hit a dead end. After years of fighting the good fight against countless villains, she finds herself in a situation with no way out. Facing the consequences of her past, Sienna will be boxed in and trapped with people who want nothing more than to kill her...and for reasons she can't even remember... -
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Driven by Robert J. Crane
12 ratings“Hey, could you have your sister...call me?” Sienna Nealon has been on the run for almost two years, a fugitive for crimes she didn't commit. When her brother tells her that Angel Gutierrez, an employee of his agency, wants to talk to her, that should be the first tipoff that something is really wrong... Soon Sienna finds herself paired up with Angel and deep in a mystery... -
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Protecting Her Heart by Maryann Jordan
6 ratingsHe’d known poverty… but overcame the odds to become the Chief of Police of a tiny beach town.She’d known wealth… but barely survived her world crashing.Wyatt Newman wanted to serve and protect.Millie Addair needed a place to hide and heal... -
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Knox by Maryann Jordan
6 ratingsA cruise brought his brother and sister-in-law together, but can lightning strike twice? Nah…Not when Knox is assigned to the security for a senior citizen cruise. Sigh… well, not all the Keepers can fall in love on a mission. Until he met the seniors’ activity director... -
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Sunset Kiss by Maryann Jordan
6 ratingsAn unexpected kiss at sunset can change your life. Luke overcame his background, thanks to the military. Now, a medic at the county jail on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, he had a job, small apartment, and friends. Not bad for a loner like him.Allie was sunshine, laughter, and fun. A teacher with a glow about her that made him wish to be worthy of a woman like her.A phone call changed his life... -
![Commune: Book Two by Joshua Gayou]()
Commune: Book Two by Joshua Gayou
14 ratingsSurvival can be a lonely existence…or not. The reality of the situation always comes down to a simple decision: what kind of world do you want to build? The survivors have come to settle in the mountains of Wyoming, fighting day in and day out to establish a home for themselves in a near-empty world... -
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IRISH by Jaime Lewis
8 ratingsIs fate real?That is the question that Ky “Irish” Daniels keeps asking himself when he meets the gorgeous, blue-eyed, southern belle with a busted tire one rainy night, and becomes instantly enchanted. Known for being a wild playboy, Irish finds that easing into a relationship, especially with his reputation, isn’t simple... -
![Shadow in the Mountain by KaLyn Cooper]()
Shadow in the Mountain by KaLyn Cooper
8 ratingsAnother mission into the shadows was the last place he wanted to be. Last time it ended his career. This time promises death or salvation.Ryker Tufano has spent the last several months drowning his survivor’s guilt—and unexpected ejection from the Navy—in alcohol and self-loathing. His entire SEAL team, and his memory, were lost on their last mission... -
![War of the heavens. Volume 2 by Fernando Trujillo Sanz, Nieves García Bautista]()
War of the heavens. Volume 2 by Fernando Trujillo Sanz, Nieves García Bautista
12 ratingsThe oldest, most devasting war of all time has found a way to resume, and is now inflicting itself on all of creation. Heaven and Hell are no longer the only settings for this terrible conflict.It began when the entire planet was shaken to its core. All of mankind lost the ability to move, helplessly watching in horror as the world crumbled around them... -
![Sorin by Brooke Sivendra]()
Sorin by Brooke Sivendra
6 ratingsA code. A cult. A kidnapping. James Thomas is playing a deadly game of chess, but not everyone will survive…. Maya Ashwood has been taken hostage, and her kidnapper wants two things in exchange: James Thomas and Mak Ashwood.James must create a plan that will enable him to both rescue Maya and keep Mak safe from the clutches of the man hunting him.The stakes have never been higher... -
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Free Fall by Elle James
6 ratingsHe pushes limits, tempting death…Former Green Beret, Matteo “Tayo” Perez is a risk-taking adrenalin junky with a load of survivor's guilt trying to find his way in a civilian world. He’s working in construction and moonlighting as a sky-diving instructor when he’s offered a position with Brotherhood Protectors Colorado. Glad to find a job utilizing his Army training, he accepts... -
![Breaking Promises by Elle James]()
Breaking Promises by Elle James
6 ratingsDelta Force Operative Asher Gray otherwise known as “Smoke” is on temporary assignment to the American embassy in Jerusalem. Never one to get involved too deeply with the opposite sex, he finds he can’t keep his eyes or hands off the ambassador’s assistant who happens to be a trained bodyguard.Danica “Danny” Turner learned her fighting skills in the Army and then in the MMA arena... -
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Landon by Dale Mayer
6 ratingsLandon, after a tough couple of years helping his navy buddy live out his last years, needed a break. Tracking a war dog named Chica to make sure it was okay sounded perfect. Especially being able to take his three chihuahuas with him... -
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Rick by Maryann Jordan
6 ratingsHe wasn’t new to the job. He wasn’t new to her.Rick had worked for Lighthouse Security along with his brother and some of the best people he’d known when he got out of the SEALs.That’s when he met her… a co-worker’s sister. Sexy. Smart. And a CIA-op stationed in Egypt... -
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![Lucian by Brooke Sivendra]()
Lucian by Brooke Sivendra
6 ratingsSarquis’ portraits changed everything. James Thomas has the identity of the man hunting him, but there’s one problem… James can’t kill him until he has the code that will save Mak Ashwood’s life. And the man hunting him is the only one with the code.James must take him alive, but he can’t do that without resources. Resources he doesn’t currently have... -
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Shadow of the Moon by J.M. Madden
6 ratingsDevlin Kreed used to be one of the best Navy SEAL snipers in the business. They called him Moon Devil, because he preferred to hunt his targets during the darkest part of the night.When he took out a high-value informant, his career was suddenly over. The Navy SEALs kicked him out the door as a liability. The op had been planned, though... -
![Up In Flames by Elle James]()
Up In Flames by Elle James
6 ratingsFormer Army Ranger Chance Grayson takes chances like his name, he’s the wild child of the Grayson brothers. After his 4th tour to Afghanistan and Iraq, he left the military and returned home to Hellfire, TX. An adrenaline junky he’s afraid to slow down, afraid the memories of war will catch up. He rides a motorcycle and lives at the ranch when not at the fire station... -
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Taming Keys by Khloe Wren
6 ratingsIt’s the past that shapes a person into who they are destined to become.In 1993, Benjamin “Keys” Taylor had it all. A rewarding career with the Marie Corps and the love a good woman waiting at home, until a night out on shore leave sets in motion changes he never saw coming.Once back on home soil, he was unable to resist his need to see his woman, Donna... -
![Power Play by Maddie Wade, India Kells]()
Power Play by Maddie Wade, India Kells
6 ratingsFor this warrior who endured the worst, failure is not an option to save the woman he loves.Nick Hale is a hero who served his country with pride, but the price he paid was higher than he ever could have imagined. While he was away fighting for freedom, his little sister was brutally slain by a serial killer... -
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Dragon by Zoe Dawson
8 ratingsDuring the chaotic upheaval of his team, guys transferring, new guys coming in, and the veterans are left dealing with the loss of one of their own, Ryuu “Dragon” Shannon heads home for a visit to his Brooklyn neighborhood. He discovers that Jo is living with his mom, and to his shock, he finds his one-night stand with his tattoo artist produced a daughter, Ceri... -
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Archer by Rebecca Sharp
8 ratingsFrom bestselling author Dr. Rebecca Sharp comes a sexy and thrilling bodyguard romantic suspense...Keira McKenna has lived her life protected—that’s what happens when your father testifies against Boston’s Irish mob.After years of move after move, Witness Protection settled her in Wyoming. Unfortunately, while Keira embraced her new small-town life, her larger-than-life past wouldn’t stay away... -
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Radicals by Frankie Rose
10 ratingsRadicals is Book 2 in the Blood & Fire Series. A life of fire A life of blood A life of sacrifice When Kit ran from the Sanctuary, she left behind the ghosts of all those she killed. However, unlike the dead, the living she left behind aren’t so easily escaped. Her father and his men are searching for her, and they won’t stop until they find her...Categorized as:
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Interlude-Brandon by Terry Schott
14 ratingsBrandon Strayne.Brilliant computer programmer, businessman, and world leader.Where did this mysterious man come from?This volume details his history and rise to power.Before there was the Game...there was a boy....This takes the story of the Game even further by viewing how it all started!A must read for all fans of the Game is Life Series...Categorized as:
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![Fallen World by Grace Hamilton]()
Fallen World by Grace Hamilton
6 ratingsFamily is all that matters when friend becomes foe—and the stakes are survival. The world has become a dangerous place for Shane McDonald and his family since the solar storm wiped out the power grid. Tensions flare when it grows clear the dire situation will be prolonged and most are ill-prepared... -
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New World by Grace Hamilton
6 ratingsThey’ll protect what’s theirs—or die trying. The McDonald clan have learned their lessons the hard way these last months. Shane and Jodi finally realize they must keep their reunited family close and protect their own above all others to survive in this new post-apocalyptic reality... -
![Passionate Intention by Belinda Vale, Felix Foreman]()
Passionate Intention by Belinda Vale, Felix Foreman
6 ratingsRobbie lives in London with his parents. His mother is a recovering alcoholic who one day meets a lovely young woman, Anna, in a nearby park. After a friendly chat, she invites Anna back home for tea and when Robbie comes back from work, he meets her. The two are instantly attracted to each other... -
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Protecting His Kidnapped Family by Leslie North
6 ratingsLess than a year ago, Serena Carson was a happy socialite, heiress to a candy fortune, and had just had one of the hottest nights ever with Navy SEAL Noah Wild. Now, she’s being held for ransom—which no one is paying—in a remote country in South America. And the one night stand with the hunky SEAL? That steamy night of heaven left her with a beautiful baby girl... -
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Midnight Ranger by Kris Norris
6 ratingsA single moment can change everything. That’s all it took for Sam “Midnight” Montgomery to find himself discharged, stateside, and struggling to fit into civilian life. So, when Hank Peterson threw him a Hail Mary in the form of a job working for Brotherhood Protectors, Sam stepped up. Shifted his focus from protecting his country to protecting souls in dangerous situations... -
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Branded by Rebecca Sharp
6 ratingsFrom bestselling author Dr. Rebecca Sharp comes a sexy, surprise pregnancy romantic suspense...Jackson Pyle breathes by the rules. From SEAL team to Covington Security, he lives for catching bad guys. But everyone has their breaking point—and a pile of dead-end leads in a string of high-profile robberies is his... -
![Sudden Impact by Kaylea Cross]()
Sudden Impact by Kaylea Cross
6 ratingsShe won’t let him in.Psychologist Mia Ramos is over dating—especially players like the tall, dark and sexy Asher. He’s all wrong for her, and getting involved with him will only end in heartbreak. Yet she can’t stop wanting him, and every time he shows her another glimpse of the real man beneath the slick front he shows the rest of the world, it hooks her more... -
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Sojourn by Cecilia London
6 ratingsHaunted by her experience at The Fed, Caroline tries to create a new identity. A new present, a new future. She can’t escape the memories that dog her when she least expects it, leaving her mired in a depression that she finds difficult to escape. Caroline needs to regain her physical and mental strength if she intends on surviving the journey to find the elusive rebellion... -
![Ember's Burn: A Steel Demons MC Novel by Annelise Reynolds]()
Ember's Burn: A Steel Demons MC Novel by Annelise Reynolds
6 ratingsAs President of the Steel Demons, Titan has never had to work for a woman in his life, until he met McKenzie. McKenzie has a past filled with horrors that have come to silence her. As she embraces her new identity, as Ember, the danger mounts and Titan struggles not only to protect her from the monsters of her past, but from losing herself... -
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Carved In Ice (Brotherhood Protectors World) by Kris Norris
6 ratingsNo sacrifice goes unpunished. After fifteen years of as an Air Force PJ, Russel “Ice” Foster’s military career is in the crapper. With the equivalent of a scarlet letter hanging over his head, he’s trying to make the best of a bad situation. He’s survived firefights, MREs, and endless traumas... -
![Protecting His Beautiful Lover by Leslie North]()
Protecting His Beautiful Lover by Leslie North
6 ratingsClint Buckman, former Navy SEAL and member of the elite Southern Soldiers of Fortune, had one job: keep Tara Crumb safe. But when shots ring out at an environmental rally where Tara is speaking—and a bullet grazes her—Clint knows he’s failed. Guilt-ridden, Clint vows to make things right, and takes on a full-time post as Tara’s bodyguard... -
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![Tuck: Ruthless Bastards by Chelsea Handcock]()
Tuck: Ruthless Bastards by Chelsea Handcock
6 ratingsTucker Masterson, President of the RBMC, Defiance Chapter, turned himself over to the enemy, hoping to save his daughter. He knew the moment he agreed things weren't going to go as planned. Beaten and broken, Tuck knew his life was coming to an end. He only had a few regrets. One—he would never get to meet his daughter... -
![Fatal Secrets: Brotherhood Protectors World by Desiree Holt, Brotherhood Protectors World]()
Fatal Secrets: Brotherhood Protectors World by Desiree Holt, Brotherhood Protectors World
6 ratingsTen years later and the murderer of Zoe’s friend has still not been caught. But now the reporter, with a contract to write a true crime book about it, is turning over every rock she can. But someone wants to frighten her off, adding to her stress level... -
![The Tetradome Run by Spencer Baum]()
The Tetradome Run by Spencer Baum
10 ratingsWhen the crime wave peaked in the early 70s, and Nixon signed the Redemption Act, no one bothered to imagine what public execution might look like fifty years in the future. No one imagined that The Tetradome Run would become the most popular show in America. This year's show puts convicted felons in a race with genetically engineered monstrous creations... -
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Virtual Prophet by Terry Schott
14 ratingsInside the Game, players struggle to survive in a world where technology no longer functions. On Tygon, fans are unable to view what is occurring inside the Game. Trew and Danielle rush to save both realities, but they are unable to know what the other is doing. The fate of reality depends on a Game, and time is about to run out.. -
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Station Breaker by Andrew Mayne
16 ratingsA cutting edge technothriller from the bestselling author of Angel Killer and Public Enemy Zero. Astronaut David Dixon's first mission to space goes horribly wrong when shots are fired on a Russian space station. He finds himself making an emergency landing from orbit and becomes the most wanted man on Earth... -
![The Zero Hour by Ryan Schow]()
The Zero Hour by Ryan Schow
6 ratingsYou met her at the end of The Last War, but who is the archer? How did she come to save the McNamara’s from certain death/enslavement? Meet Indigo in her insane rise from obscure teen to the enigmatic archer in a new thriller, titled The Zero Hour: Indigo.The Zero Hour: Indigo is action packed post-apocalyptic survival fiction at its finest...
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