Dangerous Series by Lisa Marie Rice

He’s not who she thinks he is …. Jack Prescott has desired Caroline Lake for what feels like forever. Through bloody battles in the worst hellholes on earth, the thought of her has been his shining star … perfect, but forever out of reach. Now life has given him a chance to reach for that star, and nothing and no one will stand in his way. He’s gone through hell for her, and he’s going to take what’s his. She didn’t want to be alone tonight …... moreHe’s not who she thinks he is …. Jack Prescott has desired Caroline Lake for what feels like forever. Through bloody battles in the worst hellholes on earth, the thought of her has been his shining star … perfect, but forever out of reach. Now life has given him a chance to reach for that star, and nothing and no one will stand in his way. He’s gone through hell for her, and he’s going to take what’s his. She didn’t want to be alone tonight …. At her darkest moment, on the very anniversary of the day she lost her family, Caroline finds herself face to face with a grim and mysterious stranger. Jack looks as dangerous as he is sexy, and Caroline can’t resist his pull … certainly not tonight. But Jack is hiding secrets that could destroy them both …. This book is a re-release of Dangerous Lover, featuring light edits for a refreshed reading experience. less

Jack Prescott waited twelve years for his wife, Caroline. And then, the moment he found her again, he almost lost her. The son of a violent drunk, Jack grew up on the streets, and he understands better than anyone how cruel and dark the world can be. As a martial artist and former Army Ranger, though, he knows how to take care of himself and those he loves. Only one thing can bring him to his knees—the thought of someone harming Caroline... moreJack Prescott waited twelve years for his wife, Caroline. And then, the moment he found her again, he almost lost her. The son of a violent drunk, Jack grew up on the streets, and he understands better than anyone how cruel and dark the world can be. As a martial artist and former Army Ranger, though, he knows how to take care of himself and those he loves. Only one thing can bring him to his knees—the thought of someone harming Caroline. So he made it his mission to teach her self-defense…but not all of their time on the workout mat is work. When a violent monster of a man breaks into Caroline’s bookstore on Christmas Eve, Jack races to her side, all the while hoping his lessons have sunk in, because without her, life isn’t worth living. less

Small-town librarian Charity Prewitt never dreamed she'd meet and fall in love with a man like Nicholas Ames. The handsome, rich, charming, sexy-as-hell millionaire blew into tiny Parker's Ridge, Vermont, and immediately rocked her world. Powerful, sensual, the perfect man, Nick knows all the right words—and all the right spots to touch, sending her soaring to dizzying new heights of ecstatic abandon... moreSmall-town librarian Charity Prewitt never dreamed she'd meet and fall in love with a man like Nicholas Ames. The handsome, rich, charming, sexy-as-hell millionaire blew into tiny Parker's Ridge, Vermont, and immediately rocked her world. Powerful, sensual, the perfect man, Nick knows all the right words—and all the right spots to touch, sending her soaring to dizzying new heights of ecstatic abandon. Never before has prim and proper Charity leapt into bed with a perfect stranger—and now that she's there with him, nothing is going to drag her away! But Nick Ames is not who he claims to be. In truth, he is Nicholas Ireland—the one they call "Iceman. " A former Delta Force operator, now a high-level undercover agent, he will do whatever his government asks of him—lie, seduce, betray . . . even kill, if necessary—for the sake of the mission. And this time his mission is Charity Prewitt. Suddenly one woman has broken down his chilly restraint and ignited his passions completely. And before the erotic dream turns into a nightmare, will Charity be able to melt the Iceman's cold, cold heart? less

Feelings kill faster than bullets. That is Drake's creed. A legend, a renegade, a ruthless, powerful enigma understood by no one and feared by all, Viktor "Drake" Drakovich heads up a billion-dollar empire—and shows no mercy to the many enemies who would stop at nothing to destroy him. He is a man with no love and no weakness, until. .. Grace Larsen takes Drake's breath away the first time he sees her—and quickly becomes his obsession... moreFeelings kill faster than bullets. That is Drake's creed. A legend, a renegade, a ruthless, powerful enigma understood by no one and feared by all, Viktor "Drake" Drakovich heads up a billion-dollar empire—and shows no mercy to the many enemies who would stop at nothing to destroy him. He is a man with no love and no weakness, until. .. Grace Larsen takes Drake's breath away the first time he sees her—and quickly becomes his obsession. Never before has he burned for someone the way he desires this hauntingly beautiful artist who is plagued by troubling dreams. He aches to possess her, to protect her, to carry her to new heights of sensuous arousal and rapturous release. But entering Drake's world means becoming a target—for relentless, bloodthirsty foes have been eagerly waiting for him to expose his weak spot. And the price of their passion may be their lives. less

What do you give your beautiful wife when you've got all the money in the world but can't spend it? Victor "Drake" Drakovitch used to run a criminal empire, but he gave it all up for the woman he loves. Grace, an accomplished artist, abandoned the life she knew in order to be with the one man she could never live without. Exiled to an island far from their former lives, the stay safe from the watchful eye of Drake's many enemies... moreWhat do you give your beautiful wife when you've got all the money in the world but can't spend it? Victor "Drake" Drakovitch used to run a criminal empire, but he gave it all up for the woman he loves. Grace, an accomplished artist, abandoned the life she knew in order to be with the one man she could never live without. Exiled to an island far from their former lives, the stay safe from the watchful eye of Drake's many enemies. This Christmas, Drake wants to show Grace how much her sacrifice means. But what can he give a woman who shuns gold jewelry and diamonds, furs and expensive cars? Grace doesn't want fancy things; she wants what Drake can give her - unquestioning devotion, fierce protection - and the best sex a woman has ever had. Until danger strikes and Grace realizes that the best gift of all is a dangerous husband. less

A Holiday Romantic Suspense Novella. He left his criminal empire behind. Viktor ‘Drake’ Drakovitch used to run a vast criminal empire, but he gave it up for the woman he loves more than life. It was an easy decision because she means everything to him. But it’s Christmas. What can he give to a woman who shuns gold jewelry and diamonds, doesn’t want fur or fancy cars, who knows that only keeping a low profile will keep them safely hidden from his enemies? But danger found him... moreA Holiday Romantic Suspense Novella. He left his criminal empire behind. Viktor ‘Drake’ Drakovitch used to run a vast criminal empire, but he gave it up for the woman he loves more than life. It was an easy decision because she means everything to him. But it’s Christmas. What can he give to a woman who shuns gold jewelry and diamonds, doesn’t want fur or fancy cars, who knows that only keeping a low profile will keep them safely hidden from his enemies? But danger found him. Grace doesn’t want fancy things; she only wants what Drake gladly gives her—unquestioning devotion, fierce protection, and the best sex a woman has ever had. Until danger strikes, and Grace realizes that the best gift of all is a dangerous husband. Hot Secrets is set in the world of Dangerous Lover. This book was originally published by Avon Impulse. less

Reckless Night. A Dangerous Passion Novella. Victor “Drake” Drakovitch used to run a criminal empire, but he gave it all up for the woman he loves. Now his only wish is to live a long life with his beautiful wife, Grace. But how to thank the woman who has given him everything? This Christmas, Grace already has what she wants—unquestioning devotion, fierce protection . . . and the best sex a woman has ever had... moreReckless Night. A Dangerous Passion Novella. Victor “Drake” Drakovitch used to run a criminal empire, but he gave it all up for the woman he loves. Now his only wish is to live a long life with his beautiful wife, Grace. But how to thank the woman who has given him everything? This Christmas, Grace already has what she wants—unquestioning devotion, fierce protection . . . and the best sex a woman has ever had. Until terror strikes and Grace realizes that the best gift of all is a dangerous husband. Hot Secrets. A Dangerous Lover Novella. Jack Prescott knows how dark and cruel the world can be, but since marrying Caroline he also knows that it carries love and light. When a violent monster of a man breaks into Caroline’s bookstore on Christmas Eve, Jack, a martial artist and former Army Ranger, will stop at nothing to save the woman he loves . . . all the while hoping she remembers the combat lessons he has taught her. less