Defenders of Love Series by Carolyn LaRoche, Allie Kincheloe

Someone wants NYPD detective Angelina Ferrara dead…again. Following her heart instead of her mind landed her in Witness Protection. Can she trust it and handsome detective Logan James to keep her alive this time? As far as the world knows, NYPD detective Angelina Ferrara died in a violent firefight on Chelsea piers over a year ago. Living in the witness protection program as history teacher Lucy Taylor was supposed to save her life but being alive and living were two very different things... moreSomeone wants NYPD detective Angelina Ferrara dead…again. Following her heart instead of her mind landed her in Witness Protection. Can she trust it and handsome detective Logan James to keep her alive this time? As far as the world knows, NYPD detective Angelina Ferrara died in a violent firefight on Chelsea piers over a year ago. Living in the witness protection program as history teacher Lucy Taylor was supposed to save her life but being alive and living were two very different things. Until she meets detective Logan James when he goes undercover in the same private school where she works. Something about the handsome man with the gorgeous blue eyes piques her interest. There’s no doubt he has secrets… but then so does she. When the Ricci crime family discovers she’s still alive, can she trust the same heart that landed her in the witness protection program in the first place to let Logan to help her survive it? less

Fool me once... shame on me. Fool me twice? Well, Katie has no plans to let that old saying play out in her love life. After being duped by a man who only used her to further his political agenda, Katie has no place in her life for love, for men. She can live with the broken heart, with knowing Nathan slept with her best friend. But when she's accused of domestic terrorism, thanks to Nathan, she's forced to accept the help of Homeland Security Agent Kaiden James... moreFool me once... shame on me. Fool me twice? Well, Katie has no plans to let that old saying play out in her love life. After being duped by a man who only used her to further his political agenda, Katie has no place in her life for love, for men. She can live with the broken heart, with knowing Nathan slept with her best friend. But when she's accused of domestic terrorism, thanks to Nathan, she's forced to accept the help of Homeland Security Agent Kaiden James. Once he gets her off the hook she'll send him on his way and pick up the pieces of her broken life—no matter how kind, intelligent, or sinfully sexy he is. When duty called him away from his cousin's wedding to deal with a high profile case, Kaiden James could hardly believe his eyes. The last person he'd expected to see handcuffed to a table was the lovely nurse that had taken care of his gunshot wound last year. Memories of the sponge bath she'd given him had kept him awake more than a few nights since. Working with Katie will put his professionalism to the test. Will Kaiden once again let duty come before love? *Sequel to Witness Protection- Defenders of Love Book 1* less

Keegan James was all about his career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Until he let his heart get in the way of his good sense and he started thinking about marriage and the future. She was too, just with someone else. So, he did what any smart, jilted lover would do- quit his job and moved to the beach. Sort of. About to start a new career with the Border Patrol, Keegan buys an old farm on a whim... moreKeegan James was all about his career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Until he let his heart get in the way of his good sense and he started thinking about marriage and the future. She was too, just with someone else. So, he did what any smart, jilted lover would do- quit his job and moved to the beach. Sort of. About to start a new career with the Border Patrol, Keegan buys an old farm on a whim. It needs a ton of work—or a total tear down—but it's awesome and will make the perfect bachelor pad. Too bad the entire property is under investigation by the DEA for drug trafficking and the agent on the case thinks he’s involved. What’s worse? Said agent is smart, sexy and really good with a gun. Nikki Keegan has had to prove herself every step of the way to get where she is. If her boss weren’t her father’s best friend and her ex wasn’t a complete idiot, maybe it would have been different. As it stands, she is about to break the case of her career. And, possibly arrest the sexiest man she’d met in a really long time. When it becomes obvious that Keegan isn’t her perp nor is it drugs that are being moved off his property, will two stubborn, totally by the book federal agents throw caution to the wind or let the chance at love slip away with the tide? less