Gun Series by Lori L. Lake

While on patrol, Minnesota police officer Dez Reilly saves two women from a brutal attack. One of them, Jaylynn Savage, is immediately attracted to the taciturn cop - so much so that she joins the St. Paul Police Academy. As fate would have it, Dez is eventually assigned as Jaylynn's Field Training Officer. Having been burned in the past by getting romantically involved with another cop, Dez has a steadfast rule she has abided by for nine years: Cops are off limits... moreWhile on patrol, Minnesota police officer Dez Reilly saves two women from a brutal attack. One of them, Jaylynn Savage, is immediately attracted to the taciturn cop - so much so that she joins the St. Paul Police Academy. As fate would have it, Dez is eventually assigned as Jaylynn's Field Training Officer. Having been burned in the past by getting romantically involved with another cop, Dez has a steadfast rule she has abided by for nine years: Cops are off limits. But as Jaylynn and Dez get to know one another, a strong friendship forms. Will Dez break her cardinal rule and take a chance on love with Jaylynn, or will she remain forever gun shy? less

Under the Gun is the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling novel, Gun Shy, continuing the story of St. Paul Police Officers Dez Reilly and Jaylynn Savage. Picking up just a couple weeks after Gun Shy ended, the sequel finds the two officers continuing to adjust to their relationship, but things start to go downhill when they get dispatched to a double homicide - Jaylynn's first murder scene... moreUnder the Gun is the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling novel, Gun Shy, continuing the story of St. Paul Police Officers Dez Reilly and Jaylynn Savage. Picking up just a couple weeks after Gun Shy ended, the sequel finds the two officers continuing to adjust to their relationship, but things start to go downhill when they get dispatched to a double homicide - Jaylynn's first murder scene. Dez is supportive and protective toward Jay, and things seem to be going all right until Dez's nemesis reports their personal relationship, and their commanding officer restricts them from riding together on patrol. This sets off a chain of events that result in Jaylynn getting wounded, Dez being suspended, and both of them having to face the possibility of life without the other. They face struggles - separately and together - that they must work through while truly feeling "under the gun." ~Midwest Book Review~ “Lori Lake is one of the best novelists working in the field of lesbian fiction today.” ~Lavender Magazine~ “Considered one of the best authors of modern lesbian fiction, her work—part action, part drama, and part romance—gleefully defies categorization.” ~Jean Stewart, author of the ISIS series~ “This is the best book about police officers I've ever read. Lori Lake takes us to a world where just doing your job requires putting your life on the line at a moment's notice. The brave, skilled women of Under The Gun are an inspiration and a revelation. And who would have thought that for tough, intimidating, super-cop Dez Reilly, opening her heart to Jaylynn Savage would be the most frightening experience of all?” ~Marianne K. Martin, author of Mirrors, Love in the Balance, and Legacy of Love~ “I am thrilled to see a writer like Lake take the risk, leave formula and genre restrictions behind, and be willing to put in the hard work necessary to put forth a truly creative product. Lake continues to grow and mature in her craft and is poised to guide the characters she has sent out into the world through the grappling necessary for their own maturity.” less

Dez Reilly and Jaylynn Savage have settled into a comfortable working and living arrangement. Their house is in good shape, their relationship is wonderful, and their jobs—while busy—are fulfilling. But everyone needs a break once in a while, so when they take off on a camping trip to northern Minnesota with good friends Crystal and Shayna, they expect nothing more than long hikes, romantic wood fires, and plenty of down time... moreDez Reilly and Jaylynn Savage have settled into a comfortable working and living arrangement. Their house is in good shape, their relationship is wonderful, and their jobs—while busy—are fulfilling. But everyone needs a break once in a while, so when they take off on a camping trip to northern Minnesota with good friends Crystal and Shayna, they expect nothing more than long hikes, romantic wood fires, and plenty of down time. Instead, they find themselves caught in the whirlwind created when two escaped convicts, law enforcement, and desperate Russian mobsters clash north of the privately-run, medium-security Kendall Correctional Center. Set in the woodland area in Minnesota near Superior National Forest, this adventure/suspense novel features Jaylynn taken hostage by the escapees and needing to do all she can to protect herself while Dez figures out how to catch up with and disarm the convicts, short-circuit the Russians, and use the law enforcement resources in such a way that nothing happens to Jaylynn. It’s a race to the finish as author Lori L. Lake uproots Dez and Jaylynn from the romance genre to bring them center stage in her first suspense thriller. Ellen Hart, Lammy Award-winning author of the Jane Lawless mystery series “Have Gun We’ll Travel is one kick-ass debut thriller. Set in the woods of Northern Minnesota, the story is riveting, the writing lean, tough and tense. I'd met Dez Reilly and Jaylynn Savage before, but in this book, author Lori L. Lake doesn't pull any punches. She puts her cop heroines in danger that doesn't let up, pushing them to the very edge of their physical and emotional limits. Lake's north wood's tale is full of passion and terror, twists and heartbreak, but in the end, the message is all about friendship. If you miss this one, you'll miss one of the year's best.” Radclyffe, author of Fated Love and the “Honor” and “Justice” series Have Gun, We’ll Travel has it all … action, intrigue, danger, and devotion. The newest entry in Lori L. Lake’s “Gun series” (Gun Shy, Under the Gun) featuring police officers and lovers Dez Reilly and Jaylynn Savage starts out with a bang and the action never lets up during the ensuing eighteen tumultuous hours. Against the backdrop of a daring prison break, underworld intrigue, and Jaylynn’s kidnapping, Dez’s control and skills are tested as never before as she races against time to rescue her lover. The chase careens over rocky terrain, both emotionally and physically, as both women struggle to stay alive long enough to find one another. The labyrinth path of revenge and retribution is a spellbinding journey not to be missed. Nann Dunne, editor of Just About Write.com and author of The War Between the Hearts In Have Gun We’ll Travel, Lori L. Lake interweaves heart-thumping tension and action with strongly drawn characterizations and love-affirming relationships. The well-structured, compact presentation of this latest novel in Lake’s “Gun” series contributes even more to its worth. I enjoyed it immensely! Cheri Rosenberg, The Independent Gay Writer “Lake's characters came to life on the pages of Gun Shy and Under The Gun. Don't miss Have Gun We'll Travel for the continuing adventures of these two heroines. You'll remember Dez and Jay long after the last pages are turned.” less