Adrenaline Search & Rescue Series by Vivian Arend

LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them… Rebecca James was once revered for her devil-may-care attitude and backcountry survival skills. But ever since she lost her partner in a fatal accident, patches of her memory have been missing. And until she can recall those final, tragic moments before the accident, she can’t move on... moreLIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them… Rebecca James was once revered for her devil-may-care attitude and backcountry survival skills. But ever since she lost her partner in a fatal accident, patches of her memory have been missing. And until she can recall those final, tragic moments before the accident, she can’t move on. Since Marcus Landers was permanently injured during a mission, all his energies have been focused on his Lifeline team. When Becki—whom he had an intense affair with seven years ago—arrives in Banff, he’s inspired to reignite the spark they once had. Their mutual ardor slowly awakens Becki’s dormant, haunting memories. New truths surface until Becki must at last confront her greatest fear. Remembering the past might mean a future without the man she loves… less

Forgotten dangers and deadly risks—climbing out from the shadows of the past isn’t easy.Rebecca James’s backcountry survival skills and daring attitude have earned her legendary status in the search-and-rescue community. But since the climbing accident that claimed her partner’s life, her memory of those final moments is fragmented. She’s stuck, unable to move forward until she can piece together the past... moreForgotten dangers and deadly risks—climbing out from the shadows of the past isn’t easy.Rebecca James’s backcountry survival skills and daring attitude have earned her legendary status in the search-and-rescue community. But since the climbing accident that claimed her partner’s life, her memory of those final moments is fragmented. She’s stuck, unable to move forward until she can piece together the past.Marcus Landers, permanently injured during a mission, has dedicated his life to leading the Lifeline team. PTSD and haunting memories aside, he’s determined to make a difference and save lives. When Becki, the woman he shared a scorching affair with seven years ago, returns to Banff, the chemistry between them reignites.With their passion rekindled, buried memories from their pasts start to surface. As new truths emerge, Becki is forced to face her deepest fear. Remembering the past might mean letting go of the future she dreams of with the man she loves… less

LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them… Alisha Bailey left a life of privilege for the dangerous but thrilling world of search and rescue. Denying the lure of attraction to her teammate is another sacrifice she’s made to prove to everyone—including her family— that she’s more than a pretty face or a business commodity... moreLIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them… Alisha Bailey left a life of privilege for the dangerous but thrilling world of search and rescue. Denying the lure of attraction to her teammate is another sacrifice she’s made to prove to everyone—including her family— that she’s more than a pretty face or a business commodity. Since their training days, Devon Leblanc has used the competitive fire between them to hide his fascination with the petite beauty. When a natural disaster forces their rivalry aside, heated passion finally flares between them. Sexual pleasure slowly gives way to a new appreciation for each other’s skills—on the field and in the bedroom. But when unexplained accidents begin happening to the Lifeline team, their newfound unity may be their only hope for survival… less

Natural disasters and watery risks—their only chance of survival is to rescue each other.Alisha Bailey traded a life of privilege for the adrenaline-fueled world of search-and-rescue. She’s sacrificed a lot to prove she’s more than just a pretty face or a business pawn—even denying her growing attraction to her teammate.Devon Leblanc has always masked his fascination with Alisha behind their competitive banter... moreNatural disasters and watery risks—their only chance of survival is to rescue each other.Alisha Bailey traded a life of privilege for the adrenaline-fueled world of search-and-rescue. She’s sacrificed a lot to prove she’s more than just a pretty face or a business pawn—even denying her growing attraction to her teammate.Devon Leblanc has always masked his fascination with Alisha behind their competitive banter. But when a natural disaster forces them to set aside their rivalry, the sparks between them ignite into a fiery passion. As they explore their newfound connection, their appreciation for each other’s skills deepens—both on the field and in the bedroom.But as unexplained accidents start plaguing the Lifeline team, Alisha and Devon’s fragile bond might be their only hope for survival… less

LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them… As the chopper pilot for the elite Search and Rescue team Lifeline, Erin Tate is used to handling power. Calling the shots in the air is one thing—in the bedroom it leaves her cold. What she wants is a man strong enough to strip away her control. Paramedic Timothy Dextor has a wildcard reputation, and the dark appetites to prove it... moreLIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them… As the chopper pilot for the elite Search and Rescue team Lifeline, Erin Tate is used to handling power. Calling the shots in the air is one thing—in the bedroom it leaves her cold. What she wants is a man strong enough to strip away her control. Paramedic Timothy Dextor has a wildcard reputation, and the dark appetites to prove it. The only thing missing is a woman he can share them with. Landing a position on the Lifeline squad puts his old flame back within reach. He already knows what Erin needs, and this time he’s not letting her go.. But when an emergency throws Erin and Timothy together in ways they hadn’t anticipated, the stakes are raised—on the job and off. Now they’ll both discover the real meaning of control…and the risks that come from falling in love. less

High stakes and icy risks—where control is an illusion and passion will become their lifeline.As the chopper pilot for the elite Lifeline search-and-rescue team, Erin Tate is all about control. In the air, she’s the boss, but in the bedroom? That’s where she wants to let go. She’s looking for a man who can handle her strength and strip away her control.Enter Timothy Dextor, a paramedic with a wild card reputation and the dark appetites to match... moreHigh stakes and icy risks—where control is an illusion and passion will become their lifeline.As the chopper pilot for the elite Lifeline search-and-rescue team, Erin Tate is all about control. In the air, she’s the boss, but in the bedroom? That’s where she wants to let go. She’s looking for a man who can handle her strength and strip away her control.Enter Timothy Dextor, a paramedic with a wild card reputation and the dark appetites to match. The only thing he’s missing is a woman who gets him. Landing a spot on the Lifeline squad puts Erin, his old flame, right back in his sights. He knows exactly what she needs, and this time, he’s not about to let her slip away.When an emergency on an icy glacier snowfield throws Erin and Timothy together in ways they never expected, the stakes skyrocket—both on the job and off. They’ll need to discover the true meaning of control and confront the risks that come with falling deeply in love. less

While not about the Lifeline team, these high-adrenaline companion stories deliver thrills in the great outdoors and heated passion indoors.Falling FreestyleDara and her best friends, Kane and Jack, have explored every inch of their local wilderness together. But lately, Dara wonders why they still see her as just a buddy with breasts. Both men are ready to settle down—preferably with her—but neither wants to risk their trio.When Dara overhears their conversation, she’s thrown into turmoil... moreWhile not about the Lifeline team, these high-adrenaline companion stories deliver thrills in the great outdoors and heated passion indoors.Falling FreestyleDara and her best friends, Kane and Jack, have explored every inch of their local wilderness together. But lately, Dara wonders why they still see her as just a buddy with breasts. Both men are ready to settle down—preferably with her—but neither wants to risk their trio.When Dara overhears their conversation, she’s thrown into turmoil. During their annual ski-holiday getaway, she knows she must confront her feelings. If it takes a little seduction to find clarity, Dara’s ready to risk it all for love.Rising FreestyleMelanie Dixon’s body has healed after a horrific climbing accident, but her courage remains shattered. Desperate to reclaim her life, she moves to her brother’s town and faces her biggest fear—the climbing wall. Derrick James is mesmerized by her beauty and determination.Their connection is undeniable, but when a ghost from Melanie’s past resurfaces with a proposition for a “where are they now” exposé, her fragile world teeters on the edge. Trust is everything, but will it be enough to keep their newfound love from falling apart?Previously published as The Extreme Adventures Series. less