Agent Melanie Ward Series by Kate Mathis

In a world of espionage and deceit, Melanie Ward lives her life as a Secret Agent. She has consistently proved to be one of the top operatives for a clandestine division of the United States government. Recruited ten years ago after graduating from San Diego State University, Melanie distanced herself from family and friends, choosing instead to immerse herself into a new life... moreIn a world of espionage and deceit, Melanie Ward lives her life as a Secret Agent. She has consistently proved to be one of the top operatives for a clandestine division of the United States government. Recruited ten years ago after graduating from San Diego State University, Melanie distanced herself from family and friends, choosing instead to immerse herself into a new life. When a justly earned promotion is snatched away by her nemesis, the arrogant and smug Finn Parker, Melanie recklessly walks away from the Agency and everything she has become. Lost with nowhere else to go, Melanie crashes and burns on her parents' old plaid couch. This is not your typical spy story. James Bond never had to suffer through a barrage of blind dates instigated by his "loving" mother with the help of his college roommates. As Melanie struggles to repair broken relationships and heal old wounds, she realizes she belongs in her secret world of lies. But then there's Adam... less

In a world of espionage and deceit, Agent Melanie Ward’s life is rocked by scandal. She returns in Second Chance, Book 2 of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels, ready to reclaim the life she once had. But her rival, Agent Finn Parker and his father, Senator Hugh Parker, have very different plans for her future. Adam Chase, the chef with the ability to assemble a rifle in seconds, has rejoined the crew of mobsters that followed him on his rise as a professional assassin... moreIn a world of espionage and deceit, Agent Melanie Ward’s life is rocked by scandal. She returns in Second Chance, Book 2 of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels, ready to reclaim the life she once had. But her rival, Agent Finn Parker and his father, Senator Hugh Parker, have very different plans for her future. Adam Chase, the chef with the ability to assemble a rifle in seconds, has rejoined the crew of mobsters that followed him on his rise as a professional assassin. Melanie throws herself into the work she loves – life is all about the mission, sanctioned or not. Danny Ashe, her college obsession and first love, is back and going through a divorce. Her friend, Trish, hates him, her mother makes Thanksgiving dinner and Carla can say Salvador Luhan three times in one sentence (and that’s before breakfast). In Second Chance, Melanie is caught between two worlds, two loves and a decision that will change everything … or nothing at all … but in the end, some- one has to die. less

BOOK 3 OF THE AGENT WARD NOVELSCairo, Bangkok, Brazil, Las Vegas, Cabo San Lucas … Agent Melanie Ward returns in Heat Wave. Circumnavigating the globe and proving her top agent status – Heat Wave is a fast-paced adventure filled with kick ass missions, hard-core agents and the emergence of Bridezilla. Stretching her skills of experience, Agent Ward is asked to captain a team of recruits through the jungle, recover 80 million dollars and change a diaper... moreBOOK 3 OF THE AGENT WARD NOVELSCairo, Bangkok, Brazil, Las Vegas, Cabo San Lucas … Agent Melanie Ward returns in Heat Wave. Circumnavigating the globe and proving her top agent status – Heat Wave is a fast-paced adventure filled with kick ass missions, hard-core agents and the emergence of Bridezilla. Stretching her skills of experience, Agent Ward is asked to captain a team of recruits through the jungle, recover 80 million dollars and change a diaper. Her heavy work schedule gives her little time for a personal life, but with her friend’s wedding and a girls' weekend there’s always time to mix business with pleasure and no time for regret. less