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Beyond the Chase by Brittney Sahin
When your whole world disappears, where do you turn? Ava Daniels' lab has been wiped clean. Everything is missing, including her boss and the formula for the dangerous chemical substance they had just discovered. The major problem? No one was supposed to know her lab even existed. And now Ava is the main suspect in the crime. Ava needs answers, and she's utterly alone... -
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Securing Jane by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsShe never thought she deserved a hero—until one makes her his mission. Over the years, Storm North has witnessed two teams of Navy SEALs under his command find true love. He doesn’t expect the same for himself. He’s too old. Too jaded. Too set in his ways. Until a woman who’s been right in front of him for years manages to impress Storm in a way very few women—or men—ever have...Categorized as:
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![Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin]()
Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn undercover operative must choose between his mission and the woman who could be his downfall in this passion-fueled romantic suspense novel by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin. Rescuing Seraphina Torres wasn’t part of Delta Shield Security’s plan, until an undercover operation gone sideways changed that... -
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Rescuing Macie by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLove might be the only thing stronger than her anxiety. After years of estrangement, Mercedes Laughlin has finally reconciled with her older brother. It should be the happiest time of her life, getting to know Truck and his new wife…and it would be, if an ex wasn’t causing her trouble...Categorized as:
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![The Path to You by Claire Kingsley]()
The Path to You by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHe’ll protect her no matter the cost. Although I’ve achieved my dream of owning my own restaurant, something is still missing from my life. I’m the one guy I know who didn’t get the girl. And then Sadie walks into my life. She works for me, so I’m not supposed to want her. But she awakens something inside me I thought was dead and gone. I was numb, and she makes me feel again... -
![Code Name: Libra by Janie Crouch]()
Code Name: Libra by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy code name is Libra. The stars say I’m charismatic, intelligent, charming. The one with the easy smile. Zodiac Tactical has been the biggest part of my life for the past three years. We guard, protect, rescue. .. eliminate the threat when nobody else can. And I’ve always been at the front lines—first to help in whatever way was needed. Until I took a bullet to the chest... -
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Rescuing Sadie by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsShe doesn’t need a hero—but she’ll take a protector who believes in her strength. Sadie Jennings was used to being protected. As the niece of Sean Taggart, and the receptionist at McKay-Taggart Group, she was constantly surrounded by Alpha men more than capable, and willing, to lay down their life for her...Categorized as:
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![Ivory's Fight by Jane Blythe]()
Ivory's Fight by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFalling in love has no place in a mission of revenge. Abducted as a baby, Ivory Smith was trained to be one thing; a killer. Rescued before she could fulfil her captor's purposes now she works for Prey Security's Artemis Team taking down human traffickers... -
![Montana Rain by Josie Jade]()
Montana Rain by Josie Jade
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPsychiatrist Rayne Westerfield has found purpose in helping patients, especially those with PTSD, heal at the Resting Warrior Ranch. For her, there’s no greater calling than equipping people to fight the worst of their demons. But she’s never allowed anyone to help her fight her own. She’s kept her distance. Kept herself buttoned up tight... -
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Rescuing Casey by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOne minute Casey Shea was minding her own business, doing her job, teaching entomology to college students, and the next she was in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle fighting for her life. Troy “Beatle” Lennon had watched his friends fall head over heels in love, but never thought it would happen to him. Until he sees a picture of one of his teammates’ sisters. That was it... -
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Just One More Chance by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe Baytown Boys Mysteries. Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home... -
![Beyond Affection by Abbie Zanders]()
Beyond Affection by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsShane Callaghan is used to drawing female attention, but this is the first time a woman actually drooled over him. From the moment he spotted the pretty blonde catching a few Z’s during his lecture, a spark ignited deep in his chest. And each minute he spends with the gentle-hearted Kindergarten teacher only fans the flames...Categorized as:
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![Falling for a Grumpy Hero by Weston Parker]()
Falling for a Grumpy Hero by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI don’t do small talk. Don’t do mornings. Don’t do smiling. I run my firm like I ran my unit of marines—tight, quiet, no distractions. Then she walked into my office. Curvy. Gorgeous. Relentlessly cheerful. And the most irritating woman I’ve ever met. She’s my new assistant. All sunshine and questions and bright blue eyes that see too much. She hums while she works... -
![Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris]()
Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTyler “Ty” Scott finally gets his book! When Cassie Dixon gets threatening letters, there’s only one person who can help - her best friend’s sexy cousin. The former Marine is a secret agent now, but to her he’ll always be the boy she had a crush on in high school…...Categorized as:
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![Owned by the Officer: A Line of Duty/Black Ops Crossover by Fiona Davenport]()
Owned by the Officer: A Line of Duty/Black Ops Crossover by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKade Truett was happy the friend he helped rescue overseas was getting help in the form of a service dog. Since Kade broke his leg during that mission, he had the time to help him through the process. And his kindness paid off in a big way when he met the beautiful dog trainer, Annalise Ragsdale. Annalise never mixed business and pleasure, but she couldn’t help but fall for the sexy Navy SEAL... -
![All American Bad Boy by Weston Parker]()
All American Bad Boy by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne hot night changed everything. As a kid, all I ever wanted to do was fly. I was born a pilot. And I’m the best fighter pilot in the world. They call me Dice because of my dicey aerial maneuvers. Safety and security aren’t my first concern. Living big is. Right before our next big show, we’re forced to work with a new inspector. You know, the nerdy guys in Levi’s and New Balance sneakers... -
![Bear by Harley Wylde]()
Bear by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaith – I fell for Spade when I was only sixteen. He got me pregnant, and moved me into a house with him. Then I saw his true colors. He beat me. Made me lose my baby. It’s been eighteen years and I’m still trapped, until I find the courage to take my girls and run. I didn’t count on finding another biker. This one seems different. He’s kinder. Gentler. And I think he may be just what we need...Categorized as:
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![Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels]()
Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels
This summer, my older brother and I both came home. Me, toting a college degree and a job with the city attorney. Him, with a decade of service to our country and a brotherhood of guys who followed him home. Eavesdropping like the nosy little sister I’ll always be, I overheard them talking about the only one in their team who reenlisted. I’m intrigued...Categorized as:
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Trust Me by Rachel Grant
Taken hostage by terrorists, an archaeologist must risk everything when a SEAL attempts to rescue her too soon…. Archaeologist Diana Edwards is on a mission to uncover the link between artifact trafficking and terrorism. Just when she’s making progress, she’s kidnapped and forced to work for the very people she’s trying to stop...Categorized as:
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Saving Teddy by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor his heart to heal, he must let go of his guilt. .. Teddy. The bomb exploded. .. and changed my life forever. I was the only member of my unit to survive, and every day I wonder why. Why me and not them? Now that I learned a fellow soldier left me his family fortune, it’s made the guilt unbearable. I have the money to do whatever I want, except change the past. Mia...Categorized as:
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Edison's Professor by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe stranger chose him. Edison Walker had never seen the man with the wide green eyes before. He only knew that he was in trouble. And that he took one look at Ed and decided he was his haven. His protector. Ed would not let him down... -
![Catch and Release by Lori Matthews]()
Catch and Release by Lori Matthews
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCallahan Security is Back! !! Jake Boxer wants a vacation, but when Jameson Drake calls and asks for a favor, he has no choice. Drake's accountant is in trouble and needs protection, so Jake agrees to take on the job. Little does he know the accountant is not only brilliant but drop-dead gorgeous... -
![Marked for Disaster by Anna Blakely]()
Marked for Disaster by Anna Blakely
He'd given up on finding his happily ever after. She was just trying to survive. Former Navy SEAL Ivan Petrov is accustomed to a life of adrenaline and secrecy. No longer under Uncle Sam’s thumb, he now works for Denver's most renowned nightclub owner and private investigator...Categorized as:
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![Chaos MC: The Complete Series by Cameron Hart]()
Chaos MC: The Complete Series by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis bundle includes edited and updated versions of all four Chaos MC books, with all new epilogues, as well as a bonus novella - Chasing Stacy. If you like alpha males, strong, sassy heroines, sexy times, and sweet moments, then this is the series for you! Saving. Claire is escaping a bad situation, and runs into Jax. Literally. He’ll do so much more than just protect her... -
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![New Year's with the Mountain Man by Clara King]()
New Year's with the Mountain Man by Clara King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a lonely mountain man haunted by his past…But this curvy ray of sunshine wants to give him a new start. AvaWhen my apartment floods at the end of December, it’s the cherry on top of a crappy year. I have to get away, so I book a secluded mountain cabin on Snowfall Ridge, ready for a relaxing New Year’s by myself. But my plans go out the window when I meet Nash... -
![Eats for Free by Danielle Allen]()
Eats for Free by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEats for FreeA Veterans Day Hot Holiday HookupThe sign said Veterans eat for free. And that’s exactly what I let him do. -
![Her Protective Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Her Protective Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis curvy girl is running for her life. But her dad’s best friend will stop at nothing to protect her. Chloe. Being the daughter of a cop never prepared me for this. A local crime boss is threatening my life as a deadly warning to my dad. Now, Dad’s sending me to hide out with his buddy, Trace—the only man he trusts. But one look at this rugged lumberjack, and I want him in all the wrong ways... -
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The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMeet the girl of my dreams? Check. Have the best night of my life? Check. Get called away for weeks with no contact? Check. Unfortunately. I never expected life post-active duty to be more adventurous than when I was still with my SEAL team, but here we are. A simple freelance contract for the government, and I come home to find my organized life is in chaos. Thankfully, my girl is waiting for me... -
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SEAL's Chance by Makenna Jameison
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![His Temptation by Fern Fraser]()
His Temptation by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite our scorching chemistry, falling for the boss's daughter is not a good idea. LACEY. Dad hires a doctor to take over his medical practice while he takes a vacation, and I'm immediately drawn to Wyatt. The older man's piercing blue eyes and mesmerizing good looks set my body on fire. Our relationship sparks, and business soon becomes pleasure...Categorized as:
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![Finding What's Mine by Autum Remington]()
Finding What's Mine by Autum Remington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLuna. I'm definitely what you would call a free spirit. Always taking risks, visiting exotic places, and never staying too long in one place. Until I meet the one man that makes me want to give it all up... -
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Forged by Sacrifice by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“My heart enlarged at a thought I’d never had for another woman. .. I wanted to keep her. ”. Leaving his Navy career behind, Mac Whittaker is ready to join his family on Capitol Hill and pursue the political dream he’s had since childhood. He has the entire American fairy tale at his fingertips, and all he needs to complete it is a woman he adores at his side...Categorized as:
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![Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter]()
Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl Romance. Remy. Leave it to me to find myself on an assignment while on leave. But when my brother calls in a favor, I can’t say no. Even if it means forsaking my tropical vacay to go home to my small Texas town to track down a General’s runaway daughter. Once I bring this kid back to her dad, I’ll be free to get some rest and relaxation... -
![Shattering Trinity by Terri Anne Browning, Lisa Hollett]()
Shattering Trinity by Terri Anne Browning, Lisa Hollett
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe let me fall for him, knowing he wasn’t free. When I needed him most, he was with his family, and I had to face the most heartbreaking moment of my life alone. Now he’s back, demanding I let him explain. But how can I forgive him, when I can’t even forgive myself for being so stupid to waste my heart on him to begin with? -
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![Alette by pourthemoon]()
Alette by pourthemoon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe cold man fell in love with the kind girl because he knew that she deserved the world and that he wanted to be the one who gave it to her. ♡. Alette Faye was a sweet girl. She was exceptionally kind and had an air of simplicity... -
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Code Name: Rook by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBeing a highly skilled operative for a company like Jameson Force Security is exhilarating, fulfilling, important work…right up until it comes time to date. Something about discussing top secret government missions over dinner doesn’t sit right with my employer... -
![Her Vigilant SEAL by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Her Vigilant SEAL by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA Heart of Gold. Sophia Anderson takes care of everyone but herself. She will stop at nothing to keep her family safe. When she goes searching for her runaway little brother in a bad part of town, she becomes the one in need of rescue. A White Knight. Navy SEAL, Mason Gault, faced many dangers while in the line of duty...Categorized as:
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![Snow's Woman by Hallie Bennett]()
Snow's Woman by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCurvy and responsible Caroline never strays outside the line. .. until a rugged mountain man steps into her path. But he's no ordinary man–he's a military veteran and president of a motorcycle club. Drawn to his commanding presence, Caroline finds herself torn between the intoxicating desire that ignites between them and the apprehension of delving into his dangerous world... -
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Red, White, & Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWyatt Landry is back in town. .. for one night only. At least, that's the plan. In spite of the big Fourth of July party, and his cousin’s plan to set him up with a friend of hers, and how much he wishes things could be the way they used to be. But they're not. And he's hitting the road as soon as the sun sets. Until he sees her. The woman in the red dress...Categorized as:
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Fox by Tarin Lex
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEmelia:. I married a man with the best heart and soul on Earth. Or so I thought. Eighteen months later, we were divorced. Or so we thought. Now he’s asking me to finish what I assumed was already signed and sealed. In my mind, it was already done. So why is it so hard to do it again? Fox:. I’ll never stop loving Emelia. I loved her so much I let her go... -
![Before Sin by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
Before Sin by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say love is all around. Yeah, for everyone but me. It sounds crazy, I know. Breaking News: badass bodyguard for the nation’s top security firm doesn’t know how to talk to women. That’s it, folks. I have no game. Luckily my newfound family at Blake Security accepts me exactly as I am. But there are things in my past, secrets , that I’d do anything to protect them from... -
![Axing For Trouble by Jessa Joy]()
Axing For Trouble by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan this older, ex-military woodsman find love with a curvy girl hiding a big secret? Georgia. Everything about my life has to change. So I run to the woods of Snowflake Falls to hide out. Except I've let myself in for way more than I bargained for. Trouble finds me as soon as I set foot on the mountain. Rescue comes in the intimidating shape of Declan Connor... -
![Rugged Savior by Lana Love]()
Rugged Savior by Lana Love
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne rugged mountain man + One curvy babe on the run from and needing protection + One overprotective dog = An alpha protector mountain romance that will make you fan yourself! It's been a long-a** summer up here on King Mountain. The end of the rental season can't come fast enough. Especially when I find out the city kids at the cabins have started a fire. During a burn ban... -
![Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s a grumpy ex-cop haunted by his past. Now he wants to make this curvy ray of sunshine his future. Roman. After years of chasing bad guys, my last case nearly cost me everything. I quit the police force and moved to the woods, but the past is catching up with me. Flashbacks and sleepless nights are turning my fresh start into a nightmare... -
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![Dear Gage by K.L. Donn]()
Dear Gage by K.L. Donn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA match made. .. by an 8-year-old? Dear Paisley,. I wasn’t looking for love. I was fine with the life I had. Then you wrote me and a whole new world opened up. Dear Gage,. I’ve been alone so long. Lost, scared, raising a son who needed a real man. Then you came along. Opening our hearts to your loyalty. -
![Mountain Man's Redemption by Sadie King]()
Mountain Man's Redemption by Sadie King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDoes a trained killer deserve love? When I meet Ewan, the mysterious Scottish recluse who lives in the mansion on the side of the mountain, he seems too good to be true. He’s a chicken farmer living a quiet life, working the land. I fall into that idyllic life with him, growing vegetables and sipping scotch in front of an open fire... -
![Her SEAL Protection by Katie Knight, Leslie North]()
Her SEAL Protection by Katie Knight, Leslie North
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGoing undercover was never this meant to be this hot…. Someone is trying to kill Eden Dawson. Trouble is, she has no idea who. After waking up in the hospital with partial amnesia, her family informs her that she witnessed a murder, and now she’s a target from someone who wants to make sure she doesn’t testify. Her brother insists she needs a bodyguard… Enter former Navy SEAL Chandler Ruthven...Categorized as:
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![Rebel Boss by Lana Love]()
Rebel Boss by Lana Love
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne blue-collar boss and confirmed bachelor + One curvy babe with an unexpected inheritance + One vintage Mustang = A searing romance about the power of family and forgiveness! The day a woman brings a vintage Mustang in for restoration, I'm a goner. The car is beautiful, but the woman bringing the car in makes my heart rev like it never has. Thing is, I'm a bachelor... -
![October is for Owen by Kaci Rose]()
October is for Owen by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen a rockslide strands them in the mountains, he's her only chance at safety. .. Kennedy. It was meant to be a solo trip—a tribute to my grandparents, and a final memory before a new chapter in my life. Only, I wasn't alone at the lake. I hadn't planned on meeting a mountain man that made my heart race or the rockslide that left the path back to town unpassable... -
![Loved by the Mountain Man by Hallie Bennett]()
Loved by the Mountain Man by Hallie Bennett
Marine veteran, James McCoy's future is unclear. He's ready to settle down and start a family after years serving abroad. Returning home to Suitor's Crossing to work for his family's security company makes sense, but can he leave behind the shy, curvy girl he just met? Quiet Shiloh thought moving to be closer to her family would provide the support system her life's been missing. But she's wrong...
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