Marked By Desire Series by Jamie Garrett

Hannah Mitchell is happy with life. Sure, she's still finding out exactly what she wants to do, but meanwhile working at the bakery is as good a place as any to figure that out. Her boss is a sweetheart and treats her right, and some of the regular customers have even become friends. Luke Blake had wanted to be a U.S. Marshal for as long as he can remember, despite, or maybe because, of his parents' disapproval. He'd distanced himself from them, and their wealth, a long time ago... moreHannah Mitchell is happy with life. Sure, she's still finding out exactly what she wants to do, but meanwhile working at the bakery is as good a place as any to figure that out. Her boss is a sweetheart and treats her right, and some of the regular customers have even become friends. Luke Blake had wanted to be a U.S. Marshal for as long as he can remember, despite, or maybe because, of his parents' disapproval. He'd distanced himself from them, and their wealth, a long time ago. Keeping witnesses safe from those who wanted to kill them gave him a purpose in life, and kept his mind busy. He wasn't lonely, just dedicated, he told himself. But sometimes, he wasn't sure if even he bought that. Then one morning Hannah walks into work and enters a nightmare. Witnessing the murder of your sweet, gentle boss by the mob can do that to you. At first the police are suspicious of her own involvement, but after she's pulled out under gunfire, Hannah becomes Luke's to watch over. Can he keep her hidden, keep her safe? Luke knows what happens when you make a case personal, but Hannah might just be worth the risk. But to stop a killer and keep her safe, will Luke put himself in the line of fire instead? This is book 1 in a series and ends in a cliffhanger. Book 2 is available now. less

Luke and Hannah thought their problems were over, or at least on hold for now. Messorelli was dead, and they had started a new life. A life together, running a small book store. For Hannah to learn to live without fear. Then Luke returns one day from a coffee run, the first time in months he's left Hannah alone, and finds the store empty. She's gone, and in her place is a note with just three words - I have her... moreLuke and Hannah thought their problems were over, or at least on hold for now. Messorelli was dead, and they had started a new life. A life together, running a small book store. For Hannah to learn to live without fear. Then Luke returns one day from a coffee run, the first time in months he's left Hannah alone, and finds the store empty. She's gone, and in her place is a note with just three words - I have her. It turns out that dead might not really mean gone forever, at least not when you don't find the body. Can Luke find Hannah, and rescue her from Messorelli? A hitman bent on payback, on torturing Luke, before finally killing them both? less

This is Book 3 in the Marked by Desire series. You should read book 1 and 2 first. Hannah is tired of being afraid, tired of running. And so when Agent Silesia gives her an opportunity, a chance, to make it all go away once and for all, she has to take it. Even if it means sneaking away in the middle of the night. Away from the one man who has always protected her. A note left resting on his gun - 'You’ll forgive me and I’ll see you again. I love you... moreThis is Book 3 in the Marked by Desire series. You should read book 1 and 2 first. Hannah is tired of being afraid, tired of running. And so when Agent Silesia gives her an opportunity, a chance, to make it all go away once and for all, she has to take it. Even if it means sneaking away in the middle of the night. Away from the one man who has always protected her. A note left resting on his gun - 'You’ll forgive me and I’ll see you again. I love you.' Luke loves Hannah, and would do anything for her, including walking into the lion's den in her place. But he can't. Thanks to the mole in his department, Borteli knows all their names, knows exactly who is he, and who he is to Hannah. This time, he needs to let Hannah find her own way, however much it's killing him to let her go. Can Hannah convince the man in charge that she's turning her back on the law, on Luke, and is willing to make a deal with the devil himself to gain her freedom? Or will he see straight through her, and it will all be over before she's even begun? Don't miss Book 3 in this romantic suspense new release series. less

Sometimes, there's no escaping your past. A fact that Sera finds herself suddenly well aware of, as she stares into the face of the man who was almost like a father to her. That is, until she grew up. Until the first time he threatened to kill her. Back in New York, Joey is frantic. He's only just found Sera again, and now she's disappeared from the hospital, and it's becoming obvious to him that she didn't just check herself out... moreSometimes, there's no escaping your past. A fact that Sera finds herself suddenly well aware of, as she stares into the face of the man who was almost like a father to her. That is, until she grew up. Until the first time he threatened to kill her. Back in New York, Joey is frantic. He's only just found Sera again, and now she's disappeared from the hospital, and it's becoming obvious to him that she didn't just check herself out. Even her own brother can't - or won't - tell him where she's gone. With Luke's help, he traces Sera to where she grew up in New Orleans, and he's determined to bring her home. To make her his again, for good this time. But what ghosts of the past are haunting Sera, and this time, will Joey become the latest casualty of a history Sera may never be able to escape? less

FBI agent Jessica Rosen's life is focused on one thing. She does her job, and she does it well. So what if her partner just requested a transfer, leaving her on her own. Again. Since she saw the police speed through her neighborhood as a child, all sirens blazing, she knew she was destined for a life in law enforcement. But then tragedy struck, leaving her with overwhelming grief and a new mission... moreFBI agent Jessica Rosen's life is focused on one thing. She does her job, and she does it well. So what if her partner just requested a transfer, leaving her on her own. Again. Since she saw the police speed through her neighborhood as a child, all sirens blazing, she knew she was destined for a life in law enforcement. But then tragedy struck, leaving her with overwhelming grief and a new mission. Dallas Marks is the FBI agent that every man wants to work with and every woman wants to be with. Even though she can’t stand his cocky attitude, Jessica is attracted to the man. Despite his reputation as a bit of a player, he's a genuine good guy and straight as an arrow. No one knows the full horror of what he’s endured, and continues to live through as he fights for revenge in secret. Though lately he’s felt like someone is watching him, even as he hunts his prey. Then Jessica's boss pulls her aside and drops a bombshell. There's a mole in the FBI, and he's assigned the likely guilty agent as her new partner. Her boss is convinced the agent is dirty, and it’s up to her to prove it. Jessica has to find a way to work with her new partner on her task force, all the while working undercover to expose him as the mob's right hand man. Her new partner's name? Special Agent Dallas Marks. less