Louisville Heroes Series by Marteeka Karland

***NOTE*** This is a NEW spin off from the popular Carver Brothers series. Come see what their Louisville cousins are up to! In the dangerous world of drugs, things can turn deadly in an instant... Amanda Livingston is stuck in a rut with her, boyfriend, Scott Dosser. Knowing only that she'll never be the one to satisfy him, she doesn't suspect the true evil lurking behind his sexy smile...until it's too late. A battle with drug lords into human trafficking.. more***NOTE*** This is a NEW spin off from the popular Carver Brothers series. Come see what their Louisville cousins are up to! In the dangerous world of drugs, things can turn deadly in an instant... Amanda Livingston is stuck in a rut with her, boyfriend, Scott Dosser. Knowing only that she'll never be the one to satisfy him, she doesn't suspect the true evil lurking behind his sexy smile...until it's too late. A battle with drug lords into human trafficking... Former Navy Sea, Rafe Carver, was trained to not miss details and something about this couple seems...off. Instincts on high alert, Rafe digs to find the truth. Which turns out to be more than even he bargained for. Rafe will stop at nothing to keep naive Amanda alive preferably tucked safely between the sheets of his bed. Two strong wills collide... Rafe thought the biggest danger was the cartel, little did he envision the sultry Amanda, was as hard-headed and feisty as she was sexy. Convincing her of the dangers surrounding proves most challenging of all and there isn't time for error or argument. Surviving each may be even more tricky than outmaneuvering the men after her. less

A warrior in a band of brothers… Jake Carver and his brothers have found their niche in life with Hawthorn Securities. Brothers by blood and of the sword, they've banded together to make a formidable force. Linda Hawthorn might work for Louisville vice, but Jake sees in her the strength and intelligence to become part of their team. He also has plans to make her his own. Too bad Linda doesn’t know... moreA warrior in a band of brothers… Jake Carver and his brothers have found their niche in life with Hawthorn Securities. Brothers by blood and of the sword, they've banded together to make a formidable force. Linda Hawthorn might work for Louisville vice, but Jake sees in her the strength and intelligence to become part of their team. He also has plans to make her his own. Too bad Linda doesn’t know. A stunning beauty in a man’s world… Being part of an elite paramilitary force has its perks, but Linda can't help but feel like that's Jakes way of better keeping her under his “safe” thumb. Her first thought? Fuck that. One rash decision throws Linda headlong into Mexico and a cartel's stronghold with Jake and the rest of Hawthorn Securities hot on her tail. Dynamite comes in small packages… When past indiscretions come back to haunt the team, Jake realizes his boss's agenda involves more than simply cutting off the drug traffic to Louisville, Kentucky. Linda is determined to prove she’s as capable as the one man she can't seem to resist. Jake already knows she's one of his team. The only thing he must convince her of is her own worth…and just how good they can be together. less

A woman determined to save her family...Esperanza's life is so fucked up even she can't tell where she's going. The only thing she knows for certain is she is tired of running. Tired of looking over her shoulder. Tired of the nightmares of a past she wants to forget.A man who will never let his family go...Gunnar's life has always been about keeping his family safe. In reality, he's terrified for himself if something happens to them... moreA woman determined to save her family...Esperanza's life is so fucked up even she can't tell where she's going. The only thing she knows for certain is she is tired of running. Tired of looking over her shoulder. Tired of the nightmares of a past she wants to forget.A man who will never let his family go...Gunnar's life has always been about keeping his family safe. In reality, he's terrified for himself if something happens to them. In their lives, Gunnar is father, big brother, mentor, and protector all rolled into one. His brothers - his team - are firmly under his control. Always have been. Then along comes Esperanza, and his control is shattered. He can't simply order her around, nor can he always keep her safe. She has a mind of her own and she's not afraid to use it.What happens when both are threatened?Betrayal leaves a bitter aftertaste, and Gunnar isn't about to let Esperanza run this op alone. In fact, until he finds out who put a bounty on her head, he's not letting her anywhere near Mexico or the Cartel. The only way he thinks to accomplish this distraction is sex. But that's a dangerous game. Where there is pleasure, the heart is even more involved, and Gunnar is rapidly falling for the feisty little Hispanic cartel princess. less