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One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsI m a firefighter, God, so I know I ve been in some tough places before. But this . . . this not knowing the people I love . . . this is the hardest thing I can imagine. The last thing Jake Bryan knew was the roar of the World Trade Center collapsing on top of him and his fellow firefighters. The man in the hospital bed remembers nothing... -
Flirt With Me by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all new novel in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series!There are two things Maeve O’Callaghan values more than anything else: her family and her career... -
Shielding Kinley by Susan Stoker
When Kinley Taylor witnesses what was possibly the last few minutes of a young girl’s life while in Paris, she realizes exactly how alone she is in the world. The only person she has to turn to for help is the one man who she feels is completely out of her league. Gage “Lefty” Haskins liked the personal assistant the first time he met her... -
Ryker by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSometimes, the quest for vengeance can cost more than you’re willing to pay.Blakely Sullivan was a foreign aid worker in the Middle East when a deadly bombing took the lives of families she’d come to know and love, collateral damage in someone else’s war... -
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Fighting for Honor by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author JB Salsbury brings her Fighting series to Harper Sloan’s Hope Town in Fighting for Honor. UFL fighter Caleb hasn’t been to Hope Town since he was eighteen. His next big fight takes place in Atlanta and the serene lakefront home from his childhood is the perfect place to train without distractions... -
Captivating Anika by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAnika Jones has her future carefully plotted out and is checking the boxes, one by one, despite the bumps thrown in her path. This last one is a challenge, but she manages to stay on track; her salon is thriving, and she just bought a house. Unfortunately, when one of her employees runs into trouble, she inevitably gets sucked in, throwing her carefully paced life off-balance... -
Chasing Fire by Pamela Clare
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor fans of Pamela Clare’s acclaimed I-Team and Colorado High Country series…An I-Team/Colorado High Country Crossover NovelFire chief Eric Hawke knows it’s only a matter of time until the next big wildfire. He’s done everything he can to prepare his crews for the inevitable... -
The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker
Everything old is new again in love and murder.Work together, live together, and play together is the name of the game for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key. But one of those things changes when Chief Mendoza taps Sawyer to lead the newly formed cold case unit. His first task: solve the Magnolia Murders that spanned three decades and suddenly stopped in 2000... -
My Only - Alex & Jamie by Melanie Shawn
The Firefighter… With his sexy good looks, natural born charisma, and playful sense of humor, firefighter Alex Sloan is Harper's Crossing's most eligible bachelor. Since returning home from serving his country as a Navy SEAL women have been lining up to be with him. Alex works hard and plays even harder... -
Love Blooms by Jennifer Faye
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found hereHe’s an injured firefighter. She bakes the most delightful treats. When their worlds collide will the baker help heal the firefighter with a mix of blueberry muffins and her caring way?The elegant baker, Hannah Bell, has always lived on Bluestar Island with her family... -
Colton's Mission by Kendall Talbot
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Kat Reynolds, a spirited yet feisty nature photographer, traces a clue to her father's disappearance seven years ago to Tulum, Mexico, she's determined to get answers. Armed with her father's last mysterious photo, her clue leads her to a massive underground cave system. But to enter the subterranean maze, she needs the expertise of grumpy scuba diving expert Colton Henderson... -
Delta Force Heroes Box Set One by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsStart out the New York Times Bestselling Delta Force Heroes series with the first four books all in one giant collection! Rescuing Rayne: As a flight attendant, Rayne Jackson is used to cancellations, but she never dreamed her latest would lead to a whirlwind tour of London with a handsome stranger…or a life-altering night in his bed... -
Emanuel's Heat by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJanine I walked right into him outside my hotel room while on vacation. Somehow that turned into my spending the following three days in Cabo San Lucas with him. Emanuel, the firefighter and obvious heart breaker. But I don’t have time for love. Not anymore, after a recent break-up, career change, and relocating to a new city... -
The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series…The Bodyguard…Nate Carter left Australia’s elite SASR unit after a tragic accident. Shattered by the experience, he thought taking a job in the States might be a good way to start over. His father’s former employer, McKay-Taggart, has a position for him in the bodyguard unit... -
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Count to Ten by Karen Rose
In all his years in the Chicago Fire Department, Lieutenant Reed Solliday ahs never experienced anything like this recent outbreak of house fires - devastating, vicious and in one case, homicidal. He has another problem - his new partner, Detective Mia Mitchell. She's brash, bossy, and taking the case in a direction he never imagined... -
Flames of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAs one of New York's Finest, firefighter Cash Ryder is always prepared. When a woman's car skids off the side of a mountain during a snowstorm, he's there to rescue her. Cash is totally focused on the woman's well-being, but within minutes of getting her to safety, he realizes that he's nowhere near prepared for the heat that rolls off of sensual, smart-mouthed, and stubborn Siena Remington... -
Westin's Chase by Cristin Harber
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE MASTER OF EVERYTHING HAS FOUND HIS MATCH Jared Westin knows his reputation and likes it. He gets the job done. No emotion. No baggage. That’s why his elite ops company, The Titan Group, is better than the best. They complete projects classified as mission impossible. And then, in walks a woman as tough as she is sexy. His counterpart in every way, should he choose to admit it... -
A Distant Shore: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Inspirational fiction superstar” (Publishers Weekly) and #1 New York Times bestselling author of life-changing fiction returns with this high-stakes love story of danger, passion, and faith.She was a child caught in a riptide in the Caribbean Sea. He was a teenager from the East Coast on vacation with his family... -
Marry Your Best Friend by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI love all the foster boys I was raised with. But there’s always been something special about Gabriel Gray.For years I’ve tried to hide my attraction to him, because I know it’s one-sided.Gabe is fiercely protective of me, but that’s as far as his affections go.He’s older than me–something he reminds me of often - and he takes his role of caring for me seriously... -
Fear No Evil by Allison Brennan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn cyberspace, no one can hear you scream. Instead of preparing for her high school graduation, Lucy Kincaid is facing a vicious execution. Lured by an online predator, she’s destined to die horribly–live on the Internet–while hundreds of heartless viewers watch and vote on the method of her slaughter... -
Home Coming by Cat Johnson
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBailey Knowles needs a fake boyfriend, not a bodyguard, to teach her cheating ex a lesson, even if everyone insists she hire one to fend off the threats she's been getting. Luckily it looks like one unsuspecting Navy SEAL will be perfect to step into the role of both.Quinn Baldwin takes the long road home to visit his family, but instead finds TikTok sensation Bailey Knowles. She needs protection... -
Protecting Tex by Susan Stoker
Who does a consummate savior turn to when he finds himself in need of saving? For years, former SEAL John “Tex” Keegan has been the literal port in every storm, saving the lives of countless men, women, and children—soldiers, sailors, and civilians—all around the world, working alone from the safety of his basement. He never expects thanks. Doesn’t do it for gratitude or accolades... -
Searching for Harmony by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Kelly Elliott comes the gut-wrenching story of a love that transcends all odds—and transforms the deepest pain into the brightest hope. Firefighter and first responder Preston Ward thought he had grown immune to the job’s emotional burns. But when he goes out on a particularly tragic call, he realizes that some scenes are too devastating to forget... -
To Hold and Protect by Sandra Owens
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"With realistic characters, witty banter, a well-written storyline, and a bit of action thrown in, Keeping Guard will draw readers in from the first page until the last." — Harlequin JunkieIt’s a deadly game of cat and mouse…Willow Landry only plans to humor the adorable little girl playing matchmaker one door down... -
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Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsExperience two classic tales of heroes facing danger and falling in love from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann’s Tall, Dark and Daring series — collected here in one volume! The Admiral’s Bride When six canisters of a lethal nerve agent are stolen from a military testing lab, Admiral Jake Robinson must recover the chemicals—by any means necessary... -
Dark 'N' Deadly by Tee O'Fallon
ATF Special Agent Eric Miller and his explosives detecting K-9, Tiger, pull over a truck, the contents of which are explosive. Literally. More shocking, the driver is the kid brother of a woman he left behind. One who still haunts his days and his nights. They’d never so much as kissed, but Tess McTavish never forgot the handsome, dangerous agent who vanished in a shroud of mystery... -
Love You Again by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn unexpected rescue rekindles an old romance between a single dad widower and a woman caught in a small town scandal that made her flee the one place where she belongs. Can a second chance at first love end in a happily ever after?Luke Luview has given up on love... -
Disavowed by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe government trained her to kill… Briar Jones has lived most of her life in the shadows, carrying out secret ops to eliminate some of the United States’ most dangerous enemies. She’s devoted her life to serving her country so when a faceless enemy targets her and kills someone close to her, she’ll stop at nothing to bring them down... -
Capture by June Gray
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe future beckons... Elsie has given Henry three chances to win back her trust, but before he is able to complete the challenge, she finds herself faced with a life-changing decision. Elsie must ask herself an important question: is Henry just a thing of the past or does he have a place in her future? The conclusion to the story of Henry and Elsie... -
Hustle Him by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAfter losing his family in a tragic accident, Ramsey Towers has given up on his old life. He moved to a small town in West Virginia, where nobody will bother him about his painful past that he, himself, can't stop reliving. Still needing to make money, he took a job as the town sheriff... -
Actually Love - Jessie & Zach by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReal or fake. As VP of public relations for SPC, the beautiful and talented Jessie Sloan, knew the difference. The order and control she had in her life was real. Love was fake and she didn’t have time for fake. Win or lose. Sexy, sculpted boxing champ Zach Courtland has had his share of losses in life, but inside the ring, he knew nothing but wins... -
Gambled by Cristin Harber
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBrock Gamble’s epic fall from the Titan Group labeled him a traitor. He betrayed his men. He failed his family. And when he thought he’d hit the lowest point, his wife walked out with their children, leaving him alone to drown himself in the bottle. Surviving an abduction didn’t end the nightmare for Sarah Gamble. The aftershocks of post-traumatic stress disorder hit her hard... -
Sizzling In The Mountains by Olivia T. Turner
My book boyfriends are always the daring adventurous type.The kind of guy who takes the world by his strong hands and molds it to his indomitable will.But that's just fantasy, right?I'm a children's librarian. The most daring I get is trying a new flavor of chamomile tea.I don't want any of that strong dangerous men stuff in real life.At least, I thought I didn't..Categorized as:
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Flashpoint by Susan May Warren, Lisa Phillips
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSECRETS. BETRAYAL. SACRIFICE.THIS TIME, THEY'RE NOT JUST FIGHTING FIRE.An original series created by bestselling authors Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips.The Hollywood heartthrob and the firefighter with a secret…Rookie firefighter Emily Micah is determined to prove herself as a new recruit to the elite Jude County Hotshots wildfire team... -
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Dylan by Apryl Baker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDylan ~Six years ago, Dylan Jenkins lost his daughter in a tragic car accident, and his wife took her own life because she couldn’t live with the guilt of surviving. The loss of his family turned him into a hard, cold man. He quit his job as an LAPD detective and moved to New York where he took a position with Kincaid Security & Investigations. Viktor Kincaid and his company saved his life... -
Burn So Bad by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLevi Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and hate can always turn into love. Lucy hates me. She especially hates how much I want her. I should give up the chase, but I can’t. It’s more than a spark between us. It’s a bonfire. Fate rolls the dice and lands Lucy right where I want her. She needs my help, and I need her. One taste, and I’m lost... -
Guarded Dreams by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Just like the moon called the tides, she had called me home. To her."Serious, by-the-book Eli Wyatt has life all figured out. He’s got a five-year plan, his future in the Coast Guard, and friends who always have his back.And then Ava Abrams breezes into his life, tempting him in ways he can’t shakeA free spirit, Ava’s on the run, heading in the direction of her dreams... -
Daisy by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaisy Baker has a kind heart, a fierce mind, and a brave spirit. Those qualities were what caught the attention of firefighter, Ayden Parker. Every Wednesday at noon for two years straight, they meet the same way, inside of Luxe Flower Boutique, where Ayden makes the same purchase each time. One question, complimentary flowers, and a promise was all it took to shift the dynamic between the two... -
Home Town by Cat Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExciting. Fast-Paced. Steamy.She was the good girl next door. He was the bad boy who proved too tempting to resist. Years have passed but old feelings die hard proving time can't heal all wounds. Corey Jacobs is not a good man.Not then when he was the hockey star next door who he took her V-card then walked away... -
Bayou Tonight by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA prequel to Gotta Be Bayou, book one in the Badges of the Bayou series She’s so not his type. But he’s been thinking about her for almost a year now.He needs to figure out a way to get over her.Though kissing her at their friends’ wedding probably isn’t it…FBI agent Spencer Landry is looking for a sweet, bubbly sunshine at home to balance out all the darkness he sees in his work... -
Ten Firemen's Ignition by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey say playing with fire is dangerous, but with ten men like these, I’m ready to ignite. Back in my hometown to investigate an arson case, I never expected the sparks to fly in more ways than one. It's my first time back since my mom's death tore my life apart, a past I vowed to leave behind... -
Recipe for Rivals by Kasey Stockton
She thought she could steer clear of romance in a town full of cowboys, but then she met the fireman. After signing divorce papers and leaving her New York life behind, Nova Walker needs a refuge. She finds it in small town Texas with her Aunt Gigi, along with the opportunity to earn her keep working in Gigi’s diner... -
Delta Rogue by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPreviously released as part of The Cuffed And Claimed BoxsetHailey joined the Navy as a way to finally have a place to belong. Being a California girl, she always loved the water and saving lives. As a teenager she'd been swimming in the ocean when she'd nearly drowned and had been saved by a Navy SEAL. It was then she'd decided that was what she'd become... -
Operation: Endurance by Christi Snow
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThey had a single night of passion before he deployed on a risky mission. 18 hours on a mission gone very wrong was all it took to shatter all their hopes and dreams. The hero: He survived 6 months of captivity and torture, kept alive by dreams of her. The heroine: She thought he was dead and moved on only to have her world fall apart once again... -
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Engage by June Gray
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsPART FIVE OF JUNE GRAY'S DISARM SERIES The past has a way of catching up... A long time has passed since Elsie's heart was broken, since the person who always shielded her from pain broke her heart. Just when she begins to rebuild, Henry returns and upends everything all over again... -
The Girl in the Plane by Katherine Center
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away, comes a short story The Girl in the Plane, featuring Cassie Hanwell, the courageous female firefighter at the heart of Things You Save in a Fire. This audio edition is read by the author... -
Save Me by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTucker McCoy thought the hardest mission of his life was over. After being deployed for six years, all he wanted to do was return home to his wife and daughter. But when he arrives home with roses in his hand, the last thing he expects is to be welcomed by a stranger. Being presumed dead for six years doesn’t help his cause as no one is giving him the answers he needs... -
Dare You Forever by Allie Juliette Mousseau
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlpha-male, dirty-talking, MMA Light-Heavyweight Champion Josh North has only three days until the wedding to prove to single mother and greatest-love-of-his-life Sophie Garner that he is the only man she'll ever need! As the wedding day approaches and Sophie begins to get cold feet, Josh comes up with a romantic scheme to prove his love and devotion--and employs all his brothers as Cupid’s... -
Tall, Dark and Fearless by Suzanne Brockmann
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNew York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author SUZANNE BROCKMANN returns with two more classic tales of tall, dark and dangerous men who face the msot daring adventure of all -- FALLING IN LOVEFRISCO'S KIDBeing a Navy SEAL is more than a career to Alan Frisco Francisco--it is his whole world. So when a bullet wound threatens his future in the Navy, he is determined to achieve a full recovery.. -
If I Return (The 12 NA's of Christmas) by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf I Return is proud to be a part of The 12 NA's of Christmas 12 New Adult Novellas. 12 Best Selling Authors. November 2013. Would you wait? College student, Hope Camden, is relentlessly serious, awkwardly shy and in complete need of taking a walk on the wilder side...
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