Reed Security Series by Giulia Lagomarsino

Sinner is the first book in the Reed Security Series. It is preceded by the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and it is recommended that the series be read in order, as characters from the first appear in the second. “I could maybe get some information out of him. Maybe I could-” “No, Freckles. You’re not a field agent.” “But I’m a woman. I could talk with-” “No.” “Sinner, tell him I can handle it.” Sebastian turned a glare on me. “I could take her with me... moreSinner is the first book in the Reed Security Series. It is preceded by the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and it is recommended that the series be read in order, as characters from the first appear in the second. “I could maybe get some information out of him. Maybe I could-” “No, Freckles. You’re not a field agent.” “But I’m a woman. I could talk with-” “No.” “Sinner, tell him I can handle it.” Sebastian turned a glare on me. “I could take her with me.” “What part of my glare did you not understand?” Sebastian asked me. “Hey, she’s good back up.” “Then maybe I’ll let her be your back up while you’re on desk duty.” “Shit, Cap. You don’t have to be so mean.” Cara I've been broken for six years. I only started leaving my house three years ago, but I waited too long and now I'm so screwed up that I can barely stand to be around other people without freaking out. When a handsome, strong man with gorgeous eyes comes to my rescue twice, my therapist suggests he become a therapy buddy of sorts to help me. His jovial personality sets me at ease and he really does start to help me heal, but my untrustworthy nature takes over and could ruin the best thing that has ever happened to me. Sinner Everyone calls me Sinner because of my reputation with the ladies. I was in Special Forces until a few years ago and now I work for Reed Security. I love my job, but it's hard on relationships, which is why I don't try. Until her. Everyone sees her as damaged, but I see her spirit, her fight. I can't seem to get enough of her, but when my relationship with her threatens my job, I'm forced to choose which I want more. I just hope I chose right. less

Sinner is the first book in the Reed Security Series. It is preceded by the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and it is recommended that the series be read in order, as characters from the first appear in the second. Cara I've been broken for six years. I only started leaving my house three years ago, but I waited too long and now I'm so screwed up that I can barely stand to be around other people without freaking out... moreSinner is the first book in the Reed Security Series. It is preceded by the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and it is recommended that the series be read in order, as characters from the first appear in the second. Cara I've been broken for six years. I only started leaving my house three years ago, but I waited too long and now I'm so screwed up that I can barely stand to be around other people without freaking out. When a handsome, strong man with gorgeous eyes comes to my rescue twice, my therapist suggests he become a therapy buddy of sorts to help me. His jovial personality sets me at ease and he really does start to help me heal, but my untrustworthy nature takes over and could ruin the best thing that has ever happened to me. Sinner Everyone calls me Sinner because of my reputation with the ladies. I was in Special Forces until a few years ago and now I work for Reed Security. I love my job, but it's hard on relationships, which is why I don't try. Until her. Everyone sees her as damaged, but I see her spirit, her fight. I can't seem to get enough of her, but when my relationship with her threatens my job, I'm forced to choose which I want more. I just hope I chose right. less

Cap is the continuation of Sebastian and Maggie's story from the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and the second book in the Reed Security Series. The Reed Security Series must be read in order. “Well, I could try, but with my sciatica flaring up, I wouldn’t get very far. Besides, Harry knows exactly where to touch to get rid of the pain,” she winked at him. “Eww. I forgot how much I hated hearing you two flirt... moreCap is the continuation of Sebastian and Maggie's story from the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and the second book in the Reed Security Series. The Reed Security Series must be read in order. “Well, I could try, but with my sciatica flaring up, I wouldn’t get very far. Besides, Harry knows exactly where to touch to get rid of the pain,” she winked at him. “Eww. I forgot how much I hated hearing you two flirt.” “If that fella of yours ever ties you down, you’ll be us someday; humping like rabbits on your neighbors bed when she’s out of town because you just can’t help yourself.” He pulled Aggie over onto his lap and did something under the table that I didn’t want to think about. She squealed and batted at his chest. “Oh, Harry. You’re such a devil.” I looked back at my room and shivered in disgust. “I slept in that bed last night.” They didn’t hear me as they continued to flirt with each other. “Dear, when the urge strikes at our age, you take it. Sex is like snow; you never know how many inches you’re gonna get or how long it’s going to last.” “That’s..sweet, Harry. I didn’t know you had it in you.” “Just telling it like it is, girlie. Speaking of the urge striking, I think we’d better leave, Aggie, or Maggie is going to see a bit more than she wants to. This robe doesn’t conceal much.” Cap My attraction to Maggie has never been the problem. Her inability to ask for help and stick around long enough to receive it is. Maggie is the type of woman that every man wants. She's independent, smart as a whip, sassy, and stunningly beautiful. But all those things don't make a relationship work and if I can't figure out how to keep her, I'll have more to worry about than the arms dealer that's trying to kill us. Maggie "I've been wondering for the last year where my relationship with Sebastian is going. I picked up and moved my whole life to be with him, but then we never talked about more. I don't know how much more I can take of always feeling like I'm just the live-in girlfriend. When he suggests taking a break, it starts to sound like an awfully good idea, especially now that I don't want him to find out my secret, one that I hope he never finds out. The problem is, Cap never gives up without a fight. less

This is the third book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. “I don’t think I’m going to like this.” “Doesn’t matter. You promised you would be nice to me today, so you have to do what I say.” “I don’t think being nice to you equates to doing whatever you say.” “Come on. It’ll be fun,” she said, wiggling her eyebrows up and down. “That’s what Sinner used to say and then we’d end up in jail in Mexico.” “This is me we’re talking about... moreThis is the third book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. “I don’t think I’m going to like this.” “Doesn’t matter. You promised you would be nice to me today, so you have to do what I say.” “I don’t think being nice to you equates to doing whatever you say.” “Come on. It’ll be fun,” she said, wiggling her eyebrows up and down. “That’s what Sinner used to say and then we’d end up in jail in Mexico.” “This is me we’re talking about. How bad could it be?” “If I let you do whatever it is you’re about to do, there are ground rules.” “Fine, lay it on me.” “There will be no painting any of my nails or dying my hair. I’m not an experiment for you.” “It’s nothing like that. I just want to give you a massage. We should try to loosen up your muscles. I bet it would really feel good after doing PT.” She said it like she wanted to help, but all my d!@k heard was ‘it would feel really good’. There was no way in hell this was a good idea, but I had told her I would be nice to her. “Fine.” “Yes! Okay, you go in your bedroom and strip down and put a towel around your waist. Lie on your stomach and I’ll be in as soon as I have all the stuff I need.” “Whoa, whoa, whoa. You didn’t say anything about getting naked or laying on my bed.” “Are you chicken?” “Why are you always baiting me?” “Why are you afraid to lie down on a bed naked and let me touch you?” She asked innocently enough, but I could see the way her eyes trailed down my body momentarily. “I don’t think this is a good idea.” “You don’t think anything is a good idea. Now, go do what I said.” She turned and walked away, leaving me staring where she once stood and wondering how the hell I was going to keep my body under control with her touching me. “I’ll be ready in five minutes and I’ll be coming in whether you’re ready or not!” Cazzo has always been the strong man that leads his team into danger and ensures their safety. But when Cazzo is shot protecting Vanessa Adams, he finds himself feeling like half the man that he used to be. When things don’t appear to be getting better with him, Cap takes things into his own hands by forcing him to protect the woman that got him into this mess to begin with. Vanessa has always been under her father’s thumb, but when the man protecting her is almost killed, she knows that she needs to figure out what’s going on behind her father’s secretive demeanor. After finding herself under Sam’s protection once again, it becomes more and more difficult to decide if she wants things to move forward with him or if she wants to finally have a life of her own. less

Knight is the fourth book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up and I stiffened. He was here. I stood and looked around the room, but I didn’t see anything. Walking over to the window, I looked out into the dark, hoping that I could see something. I would rather know exactly where he was than wonder the whole night if he was going to come for me. Hot air trickled across the back of my neck... moreKnight is the fourth book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up and I stiffened. He was here. I stood and looked around the room, but I didn’t see anything. Walking over to the window, I looked out into the dark, hoping that I could see something. I would rather know exactly where he was than wonder the whole night if he was going to come for me. Hot air trickled across the back of my neck. My breath hitched as I felt a hand brush against the nape of my neck as my hair was shifted over my shoulder. “You should be more careful when you’re leaving work.” His voice washed over me in that rough, deep tone that sent shivers down my spine. “Why did you do that?” I asked, my heart beating out of control. “He was hurting you.” “I was running away. I would have gotten away.” His hand brushed down my arm and then back up to rest on my shoulder. “He might have come back another night. A man like that, someone who would attack a woman just to get a fix, he doesn’t deserve to live.” “That’s not your decision to make,” I said shakily. “I made it my decision the moment he put his hands on you, and I’d do it again.” I spun around and faced the man that I had last seen just a week ago. “I don’t need anyone killing to protect me. I heal people and that man could have been helped.” “That man was scum and if he went after you, he would go after someone else. He didn’t deserve to live.” “Like you?” He took a step back and his jaw tightened. “I repaid my debt. You won’t see me again.” “I didn’t want to see you again to begin with.” He backed out of my room and was gone. I had no idea how he got in or how he left. He moved so silently that I didn’t hear even my noisy stairs creak. Even though the man had just killed someone in front of me, I couldn’t help but still want to see him again, no matter what I said. He intrigued me and terrified me all at the same time. I turned back to the window and stared out into the night, wondering if I would see him again. He’s no white Knight Hudson McGuire- Ex-Marine and good friend of Hunter “Pappy” Papacosta. Garrick Knight- Badass assassin on a crusade to rid the world of those he deems unworthy. Both men are lethal. Both men are obsessed with Kate Whittemore. Both men are the same man, but only one can convince Kate that he’s the man for her. Knight I was dishonorably discharged from the military after I killed my superiors. They were profiting off soldier’s deaths and I wouldn’t stand for it. They were righteous kills and I stand by what I did. I was sentenced to prison, but Pappy made sure I never saw the inside of a prison cell. Ever since then, I’ve been working as a gun for hire, taking on any job that rids the world of the scum of the earth. Then I met up with Pappy again and all my plans went to shit. I found myself working for the good guys once again and ended up in the hands of an angel. Kate I’m a doctor and I own my own practice in town. I never wanted to be a part of the crazy schedules of the hospital and wanted to have a personal connection with my patients. That started to change a little when my cousin, Cole called me to take care of a woman he found in the woods. less

Irish is the 5th book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. “Not a chance in hell. I happen to like my hands wrapped around your juicy ass.” She reared back and looked at me in horror. “You think my ass is juicy?” “Uh, you’ve seen it, right? It’s big and perfect for me to grab onto.” She struggled to get down and then pushed me away and stalked out of the water. “I can’t believe you just said my ass was big,” she yelled over her shoulder... moreIrish is the 5th book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. “Not a chance in hell. I happen to like my hands wrapped around your juicy ass.” She reared back and looked at me in horror. “You think my ass is juicy?” “Uh, you’ve seen it, right? It’s big and perfect for me to grab onto.” She struggled to get down and then pushed me away and stalked out of the water. “I can’t believe you just said my ass was big,” she yelled over her shoulder. I stood there a minute trying to figure out what the hell I said that was so wrong. She had the most gorgeous ass I’d ever seen. Didn’t all girls want a big ass like that Kardashian woman? I ran after her and gripped onto her arm, swinging her around to see me. “I like that your ass is big.” She burst into tears and I stood there with wide eyes, wondering what I was supposed to do. There was a reason I didn’t date women. I didn’t know what the hell to say to them on the best of days. Sex was easy. Please them and they’ll be screaming your name the whole night. This…this was totally foreign to me. “Having a big ass is a good thing. Men like to know they have something to grab onto. Besides, we want to know that you’re sturdy enough that we won’t break you when we f@k you.” She looked up at me through her tears and cried even harder. “So, now I’m sturdy? Like a tree? Next thing, you’re going to tell me I have big thighs.” “Big? No, definitely not big. They’re thick and muscular.” “Thick?” She spun away from me and ran for the beach blanket, grabbing her stuff and throwing it in her bag. “I like that you’re not a stick,” I said, trying to fix this before I totally f@ked up the rest of our day. “If I wanted a model, I would go find one. But those women are all beauty and no brains.” She sniffed and wiped at her face. “Well, I’m glad to know that I’m thick like a tree, I have a big ass, and apparently I don’t have beauty, but I have brains.” Derek "Irish" Cortell. Badass close protection agent. Sexy, panty-melting smile. Superhero? There's something strange about the men at Reed Security. When socially awkward Claire Grant works up the nerve to talk to Derek in the grocery store, it opens up a whole new world for her in which her fantasies are becoming reality. Yes, she's a librarian. Yes, it's quite possible she's immersed herself in too many books, but her eyes couldn't possibly be deceiving her. Could they? Though Claire and Derek seem to have your typical romance, there is nothing typical about Derek or the people he works with, and soon Claire will find out just how super Derek really is. less

Hunter is the sixth book in the Reed Security Series. It is recommended that they are read in order. Hunter "Pappy" Papacosta can't get Lucy Grant out of his head. He's had a casual relationship with her for awhile, but when she almost dies in a fire, everything changes in his eyes. He'll do anything to prove to her that he can be the man she needs. But Lucy doesn't trust that Hunter is ready for a relationship and isn't willing to risk her heart on someone that will just let her down... moreHunter is the sixth book in the Reed Security Series. It is recommended that they are read in order. Hunter "Pappy" Papacosta can't get Lucy Grant out of his head. He's had a casual relationship with her for awhile, but when she almost dies in a fire, everything changes in his eyes. He'll do anything to prove to her that he can be the man she needs. But Lucy doesn't trust that Hunter is ready for a relationship and isn't willing to risk her heart on someone that will just let her down. But when someone comes after Lucy, Hunter will do anything he can to protect her. Even if it means he loses her. less

This is the seventh book in the Reed Security series and it is recommended that they are read in order. “Here’s the deal. The Blood Devils and the Night Kings have declared war on us. They attacked our homes and they tortured our women. Now, this all started with Chris’s woman and we’ve talked about how we want to deal with them.” Cap looked around the room at the men and women that were standing with us. “No mercy... moreThis is the seventh book in the Reed Security series and it is recommended that they are read in order. “Here’s the deal. The Blood Devils and the Night Kings have declared war on us. They attacked our homes and they tortured our women. Now, this all started with Chris’s woman and we’ve talked about how we want to deal with them.” Cap looked around the room at the men and women that were standing with us. “No mercy. By the time we’re through with them, there won’t be a single one of them still standing. What we’re going to do isn’t legal and it could land us in jail if we’re caught. If you don’t want any part of this, you can walk away. Some of you have families to think about and you won’t be thought less of for wanting to protect them. OPS can go back home and the gangs will never know that you were tied to this if something goes wrong. If you’re with Reed Security, you can stay here and be on protection detail while we’re gone. The choice is yours.” I looked around the room and saw that no one was backing down. No one even looked hesitant. “After what they did to Vanessa, you can bet your a$$ I want in,” Cazzo growled. “They didn’t get Claire or Lucy, but they shot up my house,” Derek said. “No one gets away with that.” One by one, everyone from Reed Security put in their two cents on the matter. “They shot my dog,” Jackson glowered. “I’m in.” “My pillows are destroyed,” Chance sneered. “You can bet I want to mess them up.” The room went silent as everyone stared at Chance. “What?” He looked around the room at the raised eyebrows and confused faces. “That bed cost me $3000. It was the most comfortable room in the house, and the pillows were $200 a piece. They were hypoallergenic.” Still, everyone just stared at him. He rolled his eyes. “Hey, I don’t have a family or a dog, but I do have creature comforts and it pisses me off that someone destroyed that.” Chris "Jack" McKay left behind the love of his life seventeen years ago. Now, when she needs him most, he'll give anything to help the woman he loves and her son. But not everyone at Reed Security trusts Alison and her intentions for their teammate. Especially when two gangs come after Reed Security and their families. less

Lola is the eighth book in the Reed Security series and the conclusion to Ryan's book in the series For The Love Of A Good Woman. The books should be read in order. “Ladies, I’m going to demonstrate how you can take out someone that is coming at you from the front. Now, Derek is going to come at me.” I motioned him forward and I saw a glint of fear in his eyes. I raised an eyebrow and motioned him forward... moreLola is the eighth book in the Reed Security series and the conclusion to Ryan's book in the series For The Love Of A Good Woman. The books should be read in order. “Ladies, I’m going to demonstrate how you can take out someone that is coming at you from the front. Now, Derek is going to come at me.” I motioned him forward and I saw a glint of fear in his eyes. I raised an eyebrow and motioned him forward. He ran toward me full force and I struck out with the heel of my hand, hitting him directly in the nose and sending him backward. Then I swung my foot as hard as I could into his nuts. He bent forward with a loud groan and collapsed on the floor in a lovely shade of red, breathing like he was in labor. One of his eyes peeked open and he nodded slightly to me, as if to say that he was giving in. I smiled sweetly and turned back to the girls. “The heel of your hand is your best bet. Thrust it up hard into his nose. You’ll break it, leaving him disoriented with blurry vision. Then, you take him down once more where it hurts most. Make that kick count. You don’t want him recovering too fast.” Claire raised her hand high in the air. “Yes?” “How long is too fast?” “He’ll definitely be down long enough for you to get away.” “But, I mean, when will his functions recover? You know, his manly bits. Because I had this scenario I wanted to try later tonight and I want to know if I have to change my plans.” “Change your plans,” Derek grunted. He stood slightly and shuffled off to the wall where he sank down in a tight ball. “One more example before you all begin. Hunter? Would you care to join me?” He narrowed his eyes at me and slowly shook his head. “Hunter, don’t be such a baby,” Lucy shouted. “Come on. This is to help us out.” Hunter shot a death look at his fiancée but stepped forward. “Okay, Hunter is going to come at me from behind and wrap his arms around me in a bear hug.” “No,” he said firmly. “What’s wrong, Hunter? Are you scared of a woman?” “Yes,” he said immediately. Lola "Brave" Pruitt has dealt with more nightmares in her time at Reed Security than she can handle. It's time for her to move on and really start living her life without her demons tormenting her. When she finds another lost soul, Ryan Jackson, in a bar one night, she may just find her salvation. But Ryan is just as damaged as Lola and her lifestyle is one thing that he may not be able to live with. less

Ice is the 9th book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. Ice. Lady Killer. Perpetual bachelor. Until Lindsey stepped into his life, Ice had never considered having a relationship ever again. He liked his life the way it was and that was the end of that conversation. But when Ice kidnaps Lindsey to protect her, he has no choice but to bring her home with him. And that's where the problems begin... moreIce is the 9th book in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. Ice. Lady Killer. Perpetual bachelor. Until Lindsey stepped into his life, Ice had never considered having a relationship ever again. He liked his life the way it was and that was the end of that conversation. But when Ice kidnaps Lindsey to protect her, he has no choice but to bring her home with him. And that's where the problems begin. There's a very fine line between love and hate, but which side will they land on? “What the hell is that?” I shouted. “My feet are cold. You keep it like an ice box in here.” “So, put on some damn socks, woman!” “No, I can’t sleep with socks on. My feet sweat and then I get uncomfortable.” “So, it’s okay for you to sleep how you’re comfortable, but not me?” “You’re sleeping naked. There’s a difference between being completely naked and sleeping without socks on.” “For all I know, you could have some toe fungus and I could catch if from you because you don’t have socks on.” “Really? A toe fungus?” “People get them. I don’t know you. You could be one of those people that only changes their socks once a week.” “This coming from the man that couldn’t remember the last time he washed his sheets,” she snorted. “Hey, I work out of town a lot. It’s not like I sleep in my bed every night. And I always shower before I get in bed. It’s not like I’m dirty.” “Sheets that aren’t washed regularly can cause acne. All that bacteria that lives in your bed can clog your hair follicles and your skin could break out.” “I have flawless skin. I’m not worried,” I said in irritation. “Do you know how many skin cells you leave behind in your bed?” She sat up and turned to me with a sneer. “You lose about 30,000 to 40,000 skin cells every minute. So, in an eight hour night of sleep, you would lose at least 14,400,000 skin cells that are just hanging out on your sheets.” “You have way too much time on your hands if you figured that out and remembered it.” less

This is the 10th book in the Reed Security Series and it is recommended that they are read in order. “Blake, I want to keep it a secret.” I was pacing back and forth in the doctor’s office. Emma didn’t want to know, but I needed to know. “You don’t understand. I need to know.” “Why?” “Because, everyone so far has had girls. Girls! I need to know if we’re going to have to buy more guns... moreThis is the 10th book in the Reed Security Series and it is recommended that they are read in order. “Blake, I want to keep it a secret.” I was pacing back and forth in the doctor’s office. Emma didn’t want to know, but I needed to know. “You don’t understand. I need to know.” “Why?” “Because, everyone so far has had girls. Girls! I need to know if we’re going to have to buy more guns.” “Really? You don’t think we have enough in the house already?” I gripped her by the shoulders and shook her slightly. “Do you know what boys are like? Teenage boys are horny and they’ll do or say anything to get in a girl’s pants. I know. I was one of them.” “So, you’re telling me that you lied to girls in high school so you could have sex?” “Yes!” It was like she was just coming to the conclusion that all boys were scoundrels. “Do you understand now?” “Well, if all boys are like that, then I’d rather have a girl.” “What? What sense does that make?” “Well, we only have to worry about her getting pregnant once. Imagine all the girls we would have to worry about if we had a boy. He could be out there sowing his wild oats all over town. We could potentially have hundreds of grandchildren in one year. And then it’s not just the girls you have to worry about, but those dads. Imagine if one of those dads was one of your coworkers. What do you think Mark would say if our son knocked up his little girl?” “Sinner would probably be giving her notes,” I said in irritation. “Okay, then imagine it was Knight’s daughter. Kate’s due in just two months and they already know they’re having a girl. Do you really think that Knight wants our future son deflowering his daughter?” I took a step back and shuddered at the thought of what Knight would do to me if we had a boy and he knocked up his little girl. I imagined car bombs, torture sessions, lengthy interrogations, and deadly scars from the knives he would use on me. “We should definitely have a girl.” Blake "Burg" Reasenburg has it all. A woman he loves, a new baby, and the greatest job he could want. But that all changes in just the blink of an eye. Less than a 10% chance to survive is what the doctors tell them. There's nothing he can do to save her. There's nothing he wouldn't give to trade places with her. This book was inspired by true events. less

Gabe is the 11th book in the Reed Security series. It is suggested they are read in order. “What’s all this?” Cap asked. “You asked me to bring dishes.” “No,” he said slowly. “I asked you to bring a dish.” “Yeah, and when I asked what kind, you wouldn’t f*&king answer me. You just said enough for everyone. So, I dug through my cabinets and brought every f*&king dish I could find.” I pointed to all the dishes scattered on the counter. Sinner was laughing at me and Cap was groaning... moreGabe is the 11th book in the Reed Security series. It is suggested they are read in order. “What’s all this?” Cap asked. “You asked me to bring dishes.” “No,” he said slowly. “I asked you to bring a dish.” “Yeah, and when I asked what kind, you wouldn’t f*&king answer me. You just said enough for everyone. So, I dug through my cabinets and brought every f*&king dish I could find.” I pointed to all the dishes scattered on the counter. Sinner was laughing at me and Cap was groaning. I just stood there staring at them. “I don’t get what’s so f*&king funny.” “A dish, a$$hole. You know, food?” Cap laughed. “No, a dish is just that, a f*&king dish. If you wanted me to bring food, you should have f*&king asked.” “I did!” Cap said loudly. “I said that everyone was being asked to bring a dish.” “Since when does that equate to food? Food is food. A dish is something you put food in.” “That’s what women call it,” Sinner laughed. “When you go to someone’s house and they ask you to bring a dish, they mean a dish of food.” “Do I look like a woman to you? Do I look like the type of guy that would know what the f*&k ‘a dish’ is, besides the obvious?” “Man, if you’re ever gonna get a woman to settle down with, you’re going to have to learn their lingo,” Sinner laughed. “A dish means food, unless it means a dish.” “Thank you for that, a$$hole. Now it all makes sense.” He squeezed my shoulder. “No problem. You’ll get the hang of it. It’s really not too hard once you have a few hundred fights.” “Or you could do what I do and just keep a f*&king list on the fridge,” Cap said. “Yeah? How many lists are you up to now?” I questioned. “How do you even keep track of what list is for what?” “It’s pretty simple. I have a list for things I’m supposed to say in certain situations. I have a list of things never to say. I have a list of chores that she expects me to do right away. I have a list of things I can put off without pissing her off too much. And last but not least, I have a list of different looks and phrases, and their meanings.” “Now that sounds like it would be helpful. Isn’t there some kind of book that women write to let us dumb f*&ks know what the hell they’re thinking?” Sinner shook his head. “Unfortunately, no. They think we should just ‘know’ this stuff or ‘figure it out’ on our own. Like I have time to sit there and decipher every look and tone in her voice,” he scoffed. Gabe. Sexy, badass protector with some interesting sexual proclivities. Isabella. Mother of two and currently filing for divorce. One night at a bar brought them together, but could Gabe opening the door the morning after actually tear them apart? He's not ready to walk away, yet she's not sure she's ready to move on. Before he even realizes it, he's falling for her and her adorable hellions. He'll do anything to keep her, including following the unorthodox advice from Knight. But someone wants her out of the picture, and that only fuels his desire to keep her forever. They say you don't realize what you've got until it's gone... less

Jules is the 12th book in the Reed Security Series. It is recommended that they are read in order. Julian swore he would always love her. He said he would never leave her. He's about to break that promise. If only she would listen. If only she would trust him. But how much crap can one man take? It's time to move on. Ivy wants Julian more than anything, but she's won't trust anyone with her secrets. Now it's too late. He doesn't want her, but she needs him more than ever... moreJules is the 12th book in the Reed Security Series. It is recommended that they are read in order. Julian swore he would always love her. He said he would never leave her. He's about to break that promise. If only she would listen. If only she would trust him. But how much crap can one man take? It's time to move on. Ivy wants Julian more than anything, but she's won't trust anyone with her secrets. Now it's too late. He doesn't want her, but she needs him more than ever. If only she could make him understand. If only she had told him sooner how she felt, but that train has left the station and her life is going to hell. She should have told him she loved him when she had the chance. “You really are f@&king stupid,” Ice sneered. “Why don’t you just kick her puppy while you’re at it.” “She doesn’t have a puppy.” “That was sarcasm, a$$hole. Getting your brain scrambled has made you a real dumb f@&ker.” “What was wrong with what I said?” “You just reminded her that you still don’t remember her after you kissed her.” “Yeah, it’s true. That’s why I said it.” “Well, f@&k. There’s your first problem,” Ice grumbled. “You never tell the truth.” “I thought honesty was always best.” “Nooo. No, no, no.” Chris agreed with him, which I found a little odd, which meant it was probably the right answer. “How’s dinner?” “Fantastic,” Ice said. “Never had a better steak.” “Honey, did you put that bill in the mail?” “Of course, honey. I know that bill was important,” Ice smirked. “Was it good for you?” “Best head of my life.” “That’s an important one,” Chris said urgently. “Never forget that one. She wants to know that she’s the absolute best and you’re never thinking about any other woman going down on you.” “You lie to her about sex?” I asked incredulously. “They do it too,” Ice shrugged. “You’re the best I’ve ever had. You made me come so hard. Your dick doesn’t fit. All of those are lies they tell us to make us feel ten feet tall. You know for a fact that they still think of past f@&ks because we do it too. And then there’s that lie about coming so hard when you know they were faking it. And come on, we all know that a dick can only be so big and it’s definitely going to fit because they can squeeze a baby out of their vaginas.” “Lies are a healthy part of any good relationship,” Chris agreed. “They’re for your benefit and hers, so use them, but use them wisely.” “Well, I’m glad that you gave me this advice now, after I already f@&ked things up. What the hell do I do now?” less

Chance "Sniper" Hendrix is all about a good time. He was married when he was serving as a Navy SEAL and it didn't work out so well for him. When his wife left him, he decided that he was going to enjoy life and do what he loved. He knows that marriage can be good, but he just doesn't want to go there again. He never intended to sleep with a stripper. He never intended to get involved in her life. But now that he has, there's no turning back... moreChance "Sniper" Hendrix is all about a good time. He was married when he was serving as a Navy SEAL and it didn't work out so well for him. When his wife left him, he decided that he was going to enjoy life and do what he loved. He knows that marriage can be good, but he just doesn't want to go there again. He never intended to sleep with a stripper. He never intended to get involved in her life. But now that he has, there's no turning back. But there's nothing fun about the situation he just got himself into and there may be no way out. Morgan James is searching for her missing daughter, Payton. After months of a dead end investigation, she takes matters into her own hands. Working as a stripper, she's looking for a man named 'The Broker'. He either has the information she needs or he's the one behind the devious plot. She'll do anything to get her daughter back, but in this tangled web of lies and manipulations, who can she trust? less

This is the 14th book in the Reed Security Series and the 2nd book of a 3 book arc. The arc books need to be read in order and it is suggested that the rest of the series is read in order as well. Jackson Lewis saved Raegan Cartwright from a terrible situation and has been keeping her and her parents safe. Raegan knows she can trust the sexy man she's staying with, but her confidence has taken a beating. Still, she refuses to be the wilting flower that everyone expects of her... moreThis is the 14th book in the Reed Security Series and the 2nd book of a 3 book arc. The arc books need to be read in order and it is suggested that the rest of the series is read in order as well. Jackson Lewis saved Raegan Cartwright from a terrible situation and has been keeping her and her parents safe. Raegan knows she can trust the sexy man she's staying with, but her confidence has taken a beating. Still, she refuses to be the wilting flower that everyone expects of her. If only she could get Jackson to see that. He sees only what he wants to, sure that her refusal to talk about what happened as a sign she couldn't move on. But when all hell breaks loose at Reed Security, Raegan is pulled into one dangerous situation after another. When it is discovered that Raegan isn't just an innocent bystander but directly linked to Reed Security's current situation, she finds herself even more intertwined and is fully prepared to face her issues head-on. But this is more than just an abusive ex. This is something that involves innocent people and deadly consequences. But Reed Security is relying on her and she won't let them down. “Do you want to tell me why you f*@king shot me?” “I didn’t…what? Where?” He pulled the ripped fabric away from his thigh where blood trickled sluggishly. “It doesn’t look that bad.” “It’s not, but why the f*@k were you shooting at me?” “Because I was trying to kill the bad guys,” I shouted. “Yeah, with your f*@king eyes closed! Who does that?” “I was scared!” “So, you close your eyes and hope for the best?” “It was a gut reaction. I didn’t mean to do it. It just happened!” “And did you mean to follow me and join in the action? Because you were supposed to stay right where you f*@king were while I took care of them.” “You didn’t say that,” I shouted incredulously. “You shoved a gun in my hand and ran away. I thought I was supposed to be your backup or something. Next time say something.” “There won’t be a next time. I’m not ever giving you a gun again!” “I’ll do better next time!” He scoffed. “Yeah, like you might keep your eyes open? Or you’ll try not to shoot me?” I scowled at him and stomped around the back of the truck and over to the passenger side of the truck, opening the door and hopping in. “What are you doing?” “We’re leaving, aren’t we?” “Not in that truck. There are a man’s innards all over the front. That’s not exactly being discreet.” “Well, I didn’t know that,” I said, hopping out of the truck and stomping back around to his side. “You could have just said, ‘Hey, Raegan, we’re going to grab a different truck since I just splattered a man against this one. See how easy that is?” “I would think the fact that there’s a dead man attached to the grill would have clued you in,” he scowled. less

Chance is book 15 in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. It is also part of a 3 book arc. Sniper and Jackson need to be read first. Chance was taken when Reed Security was attacked, but he has no idea who has taken him or why. Over the course of a year, he plans his escape, knowing there is one person on the island he won't leave without. But torture breaks every man eventually and he doesn't know if he can make it until the end... moreChance is book 15 in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order. It is also part of a 3 book arc. Sniper and Jackson need to be read first. Chance was taken when Reed Security was attacked, but he has no idea who has taken him or why. Over the course of a year, he plans his escape, knowing there is one person on the island he won't leave without. But torture breaks every man eventually and he doesn't know if he can make it until the end. Morgan made a deal with the devil to get her daughter back and finds out too late that it was the wrong choice. Held captive with a man that is obsessed with her, she has to find a way to convince him that she loves him. But will she actually fall for him? And if she does, where does that leave her with Chance? The men and women of Reed Security won't stop until one of their own is back home. They'll never give up, and this time, they're out for blood. “Good news,” Sinner grinned as he walked into the room. “I got you ice cream.” “Are fuc- serious?” I glanced over at Payton, hoping she didn’t catch my little slip-up. Morgan stood and took Payton’s hand. “Why don’t we see if we can find you some ice cream?” “Can we get some for Chance?” Payton looked at me, trying not to laugh. It was f^@king obvious that the last thing I wanted was ice cream. “Sure. I think we should get him some Mint Chocolate Chip.” I glared at her, but she just smiled at me. After they left, I motioned for Sinner to bring the ice cream over. I feigned not being able to move and he brought it real close. I took the cup and pushed it into his face. Ice cream dripped from his nose and mouth and there were splashes of ice cream all around his eyes. “Feel better?” he asked as he picked up some napkins and swiped at his face. “F^@king fantastic.” “You know, I was just trying to do you a solid.” “How is ice cream doing me a solid?” “No one brought me ice cream when I was in the hospital,” he pouted. “And my d^ck was practically singed off. If there’s ever a time for ice cream, it’s when you’re almost singing soprano.” “Yeah, see, I just have a few bullet holes. I’d rather have steak.” “What do you have against ice cream? It’s comfort food.” “For chicks.” “Guys like it too.” “Do you know any guys that sit down and say, ‘I’m feeling blue. I think I need some ice cream to cheer me up.’” Sinner shrugged, leaning back in his chair and pouting. “I don’t see what’s wrong with it. Ice cream feeds the soul.” I rolled my eyes at him and plopped my head down on the pillow. “Please tell me that you’re not starting in with this shit.” I pointed toward the hallway. “Go. Find me a man that can bring me a steak.” “Nobody opens up about their feelings over steak.” “Is that what this is about? You’re all trying to get me to share at story time?” “Look, we’ve all been there at one time or another. Sharing helps to set free those demons and unlock you inner-” “If you don’t shut the hell up, I’m going to unlock my inner a$$hole and shove this table up your a$$.” “Geez, you know, I just came in here to chat.” less

Phoenix Rising is book 16 in the Reed Security Series and it is suggested they be read in order. The men and women of Reed Security are back, but after all the turmoil of the past year, how do they adapt and move forward. For some, it's easy, but others, the past year is only the beginning of what they will have to deal with. Some of them were shot and almost died. Morgan and Chance were taken and tortured in their own respects and now must deal with the after affects... morePhoenix Rising is book 16 in the Reed Security Series and it is suggested they be read in order. The men and women of Reed Security are back, but after all the turmoil of the past year, how do they adapt and move forward. For some, it's easy, but others, the past year is only the beginning of what they will have to deal with. Some of them were shot and almost died. Morgan and Chance were taken and tortured in their own respects and now must deal with the after affects. Payton was torn from her mother and spent a year and a half without her. The wives lost their jobs and many had to run from their families and friends to keep them safe. But one thing remained the same through all of this, they are each others' family and will do anything to help each other through. They are Reed Security, and they will rise from the ashes. less

Alec: I've been chasing this damn woman for three years. Our relationship is finally out in the open and I'm not letting this chance slip past me. I will make her mine, and there won't be any room for arguments. There's the slight problem of Craig, our other teammate. He knows what we do in the other rooms at night, or during the day, and that leaves us in a bit of a predicament. But we'll work it out. I always get my woman, and Florrie is all mine... moreAlec: I've been chasing this damn woman for three years. Our relationship is finally out in the open and I'm not letting this chance slip past me. I will make her mine, and there won't be any room for arguments. There's the slight problem of Craig, our other teammate. He knows what we do in the other rooms at night, or during the day, and that leaves us in a bit of a predicament. But we'll work it out. I always get my woman, and Florrie is all mine. Florrie It took me by surprise when I fell for Alec. I hadn't intended to ever sleep with my teammate, but then one day, he was there and so damn sexy. It was just supposed to be sex, nothing more. But he kept pushing and then one day, it was out in the open. Everyone knew and there was no way for me to stop what was happening. Except, there's just one problem, I've got a secret that ensures we'll never be together in the way he wants. Now I just have to find a way to tell him. “Who is he?” Hunter asked. “Just tell me and I’ll kick his a$$.” “I think I can do my own a$$-kicking.” “No. Whoever this a$$hole is, just tell us and we’ll take care of things. We’ll make sure you never see him again. If you know what I mean,” he continued. “I know exactly what you mean, and no, you don’t need to make him disappear.” “But, that’s what we do. We don’t know how to solve any other problems,” Gabe said, almost in confusion. Rocco groaned and held up a hand to ward off the guys. “I didn’t want to get involved, but it looks like I’m gonna have to. Why don’t you tell us about this guy. What’s he like?” “Smart, strong, capable…” “Sexy?” “Of course,” I huffed. “But he’s confusing. I thought that he was into me, but then nothing happened. Is it me? Am I not pretty enough?” “No,” Sinner said, shaking his head sharply. “Of course not-” Hunter snorted uncomfortably. “You’re beautiful,” Rocco said firmly, and the other guys joined in. “Sexy as hell.” “Nice rack.” “Good a$$. Nice and firm.” “You have nice elbows,” Sinner said. “What?” I asked in confusion. Hunter smacked him upside the head. “I panicked,” Sinner said. “You all said nice rack, good a$$. What else was left?” “You could have gone with beautiful eyes,” I snapped. “Or even nice legs, but nice elbows? Who the f#@k says that?” “Obviously not this guy you’re seeing or he’d already be dead,” Rocco muttered. “Did you f#@k him?” Hunter asked. “Guys always lose interest after you f#@k them.” “No,” I sneered. “It’s not like I just spread my legs for any guy I come across.” “Did you come right out and tell him you like him?” Rocco asked. “Some guys are f#@king stupid and can’t take a hint.” “Actually, I wrote him a note and told him that I really liked him and asked if he liked me too.” “Like in the song?” Sinner asked. “Yeah,” I snarked. “Just like in the song. I even drew boxes and asked him to check yes or no.” “Did he answer?” “No, you idiot! I didn’t actually do that. I’m not in second grade. less

StormI had one job, get Jessica "Rabbit" Finley to sell her property to Reed Security. I could do that. I was Army Strong. Hell, I took down bad guys for a living. I could handle this sexy vixen. No problem. Except, she's a little crazy. She thinks that there are ghosts on her property, and she has the men at Reed Security believing her too. But then I found out her history and it had me wondering....Was she really crazy?JessicaI've never known who I really am... moreStormI had one job, get Jessica "Rabbit" Finley to sell her property to Reed Security. I could do that. I was Army Strong. Hell, I took down bad guys for a living. I could handle this sexy vixen. No problem. Except, she's a little crazy. She thinks that there are ghosts on her property, and she has the men at Reed Security believing her too. But then I found out her history and it had me wondering....Was she really crazy?JessicaI've never known who I really am. My family history has been contorted into something that I can only hope to unravel in my lifetime. But then I got a clue that led me to buy this creepy insane asylum. I was told there were answers here and I'm finding them, along with ghosts that still haunt this estate. There's an upside, though. There's a sexy man here to keep me company. But the closer I get to finding my answers, the closer I get to being locked up in the asylum myself. less

Wolf I met my little pixie in a coffee house and we hit it off right away. That is, until she saw me shoot someone. But in my defense, they were coming to rob the coffee shop. Who does that? Now, I'll do anything to get her back and make her realize that she's mine. Kidnapping? I'm not too good for that. Getting shot? Play up the sympathy card. Marry her? You're damn straight I will. Lay down my life for her? In a heartbeat. I would do anything for this woman and I will make her mine... moreWolf I met my little pixie in a coffee house and we hit it off right away. That is, until she saw me shoot someone. But in my defense, they were coming to rob the coffee shop. Who does that? Now, I'll do anything to get her back and make her realize that she's mine. Kidnapping? I'm not too good for that. Getting shot? Play up the sympathy card. Marry her? You're damn straight I will. Lay down my life for her? In a heartbeat. I would do anything for this woman and I will make her mine. Reese It was one non-date. We had coffee together. After we bumped into each other. It was more of a meet-cute than anything. It was fun until I realized how very naive I was. I mean, the man said that he had a gun on him and I laughed it off like an idiot. Who actually carries around a gun with them. Apparently, everyone from Reed Security. But I didn't see that, and now I have a stalker. Not just any stalker though. This man takes everything to the extreme. But I can survive him. I will survive him. And when all is said and done, I'll go back to my life and the boring men I date. Right? “What are you doing here?” I shouted at his lifeless body. “Installing security,” he grumbled as he finally opened his eyes and tried to sit up. “We talked about this last night.” “I never told you to come in my house! How did you even get in here?” “Brook gave me your key last night.” “Of course she did. You know, it’s my house, not hers. You have to get my permission to come in here, which I didn’t give!” “I told you I was coming today. You didn’t say no.” “I didn’t say yes either!” “Is everything alright in here?” I spun around with a shriek and held my bat at the ready. “Who are you?” “I’m Alec, Craig’s teammate.” “Let me guess, you just decided to let yourself in too.” “You didn’t get her permission?” he said to Craig accusingly. “She didn’t say no.” A blonde woman walked into the room, wearing some kind of commando gear that made me feel a little lacking. “Oh, good. You’re awake. I knew this was how it was gonna go down. Thank you for attacking yours and not mine.” “What are you talking about? Who are you?” “I’m Florrie. This,” she jerked her thumb at Alec, “is mine. That’s yours.” She waved her hand at Craig, who was starting to sit up and looked to be nursing his ribs. Served him right. “That is not mine. He just keeps showing up!” less

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Because Daddy set out traps to catch those f^@kers The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that grenades would soon be in there The children were nestled, all snug in their beds While visions of weapons danced in their heads And Mama in her nightie and I in my boxers Had just settled down for a fun night together When out on the lawn there arose such a... moreTwas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Because Daddy set out traps to catch those f^@kers The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that grenades would soon be in there The children were nestled, all snug in their beds While visions of weapons danced in their heads And Mama in her nightie and I in my boxers Had just settled down for a fun night together When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter I sprang from my bed to grab my Sig Sauer Away to the window I flew like a flash Covered my junk and threw Mama her pants... “What are we all doing here, Cap?” Sinner asked. “I thought we didn’t have any jobs.” “We’re here because Hunter and Derek were attacked when they went out of town for Thanksgiving. We don’t know for sure who it was-” “But you’re pretty sure it was Victor Adams,” Coop concluded. I nodded, looking around at the anger on the men and women’s faces. We just couldn’t catch a break. “It’s the only threat that we know about.” “What’s the plan?” Ice asked. “That’s up to Chance,” I replied. “You plan to get married out of town, where we don’t have every available resource. But I won’t tell you that we can’t do it. Inevitably, it’s up to you.” “That’s insane,” Alec spat. “We know this guy is coming for us and we’re going to leave ourselves in the open?” “Or we use it as an opportunity to draw him out,” Chris suggested. “You want to start a battle at my wedding?” Chance asked. “Maybe we should-” “I like it,” Chance grinned. “I mean, if you tell Morgan I said that, I’ll deny the hell out of it. But that sounds like a very…eventful wedding.” “You can’t be serious,” I said in shock. “Why not?” Chance shrugged with a little grin. “I mean, Coop’s been in hiding for how long now? I’m sure Cazzo’s ready to put his father-in-law in the ground, and it gives all of us a chance to have a little fun.” “Hell yeah,” Cazzo grunted. “You guys are certifiable,” I said in exasperation. “Do you have any idea what kind of planning is required to pull that off?” “Cap,” Derek grinned, “isn’t that what we’re trained to do?” “Well, yeah, but this is at someone’s wedding. Our wives will be there. Some of them are pregnant. Do you really want to put them in that kind of danger? Not to mention our kids!” “The pregnant ladies have to stay behind,” Sinner said. “Right, I’ll let you tell Maggie that.” “Maggie’s pregnant?” The shock in his voice matched the paleness of his skin. “Shit, Cap. Why can’t you just keep it in your pants for five f^@king minutes?” less

Rocco has his world all wrapped up in a neat package. He has a job that he loves and his daughter, the best thing that's ever happened to him. And he has his rules. These rules keep the order and balance in his life and the women where they should be. But he never counted on Brooke, and she's about to turn his world upside down. Brooke never had the typical love life. She tried to have it all, but there was always something that held her back from committing. Until Gary. Gary was.. moreRocco has his world all wrapped up in a neat package. He has a job that he loves and his daughter, the best thing that's ever happened to him. And he has his rules. These rules keep the order and balance in his life and the women where they should be. But he never counted on Brooke, and she's about to turn his world upside down. Brooke never had the typical love life. She tried to have it all, but there was always something that held her back from committing. Until Gary. Gary was...not really important. But being with him led her to Rocco in the most unusual way, and now she's about to find out all about his rulebook. Rules for Sexual Encounters: “You were serious? You actually have a rulebook?” “I don’t joke around about stuff like this. I think it’s best for both of us to go in with guidelines laid out about what we want out of this. This is for the occasional f*ck. If we decide to take it beyond that, I have a revised version of this.” I looked down at the paper and read through the rules that he laid out. 1. Condoms will be used during all sexual encounters, regardless of the fact that the woman may be on birth control. No exceptions. 2. The woman does not have bed rights after sexual encounters and will leave within ten minutes of sexual encounter ending. “You kick your women out of bed ten minutes after you finish f*cking them?” “What’s wrong with that? We both got what we wanted. There’s no point in dragging it out. That just confuses the situation. Besides, I work early in the morning. I need my sleep.” “Right, and a half hour would make all the difference in the world,” I said sarcastically. “Are you telling me that you’ve never screwed someone and then wondered why the hell they were hanging around?” “Well, no. I mean, of course there are times that you just want the other person to leave. It’s just that it’s hard to kick someone out.” “That’s why they agree to this. If I want her to stick around, I’ll ask her to. But by doing this, I’ve eliminated the awkwardness of the goodbye.” “No, you’ve eliminated having to ask her to leave. If anything, the goodbye is going to be even more f*cking awkward because you’re putting such tight time constraints on her leaving.” He shrugged. “It gets the job done.” This guy had some serious issues that I didn’t even want to get into. I looked back at the paper and continued reading. 3. The woman does not have washing rights after sexual encounters. “What the hell are washing rights? Like, I’m not allowed to clean up afterward?” “You are, just not with me. I will not be washing you in any way. I won’t bring you a washcloth or wipe you down like they do in those stupid romance novels.” “And you read many of those?” “No, but some of the women do. Believe me, I’ve been informed what men in those novels do, and they aren’t men. Bunch of pu$$ies.” “Okay, so, no washing rights. Got it.” 4. If asked to stay longer, the woman does not automatically gain bed rights, washing rights, coffee rights, or house rights. “Okay, this may seem like a stupid question, but what are coffee rights and house rights?” “Well, that part needs some adjustment since we&rsq less

Coop is book 22 in the Reed Security series, and it is suggested that they are read in order.CoopBecky is life. She's the sunshine that lights up my world. But for some reason, I just can't seem to fully commit. Everything in my head is screwing with me, and if I don't figure it out soon, I'll lose her. And to make matters worse, my sweet angel of a daughter has turned into a rebellious seventeen year old that is doing everything in her power to kill me... moreCoop is book 22 in the Reed Security series, and it is suggested that they are read in order.CoopBecky is life. She's the sunshine that lights up my world. But for some reason, I just can't seem to fully commit. Everything in my head is screwing with me, and if I don't figure it out soon, I'll lose her. And to make matters worse, my sweet angel of a daughter has turned into a rebellious seventeen year old that is doing everything in her power to kill me. Something's gotta give or I'm going to lose everything I've fought for in my life.BeckyCoop has always been a mystery, but he was my mystery. Now, though, I can't take any more. I want him, but I want all of him. If he can't let me in, I can't stick around. I need the whole man, not just the pieces he's willing to give me. But even if I get him, can I hold onto him? He's the one thing I want most in this world, but I have a feeling that things aren't going to go my way."Target acquired. Everyone in position."I tested the front door, checking to see if it was locked. It was. At least I knew she was trying to remain safe indoors."Copy that," Storm said. "Ready to storm this nice suburban house.""Yeah," Tacocheese grumbled. "I'm ready for jail.""Move out."I kicked at the door twice and then gave a final boot to the door and watched it swing wide open, banging against the wall. I saw the look of shock on Kayla's face as I moved into the living room and cleared the area. The asshole moved in front of her, trying to protect her. Wrong f^@king move."Down on your knees," I shouted, pointing my gun at him. I knew that Tony Tacos and Storm were clearing the rest of the house, so I kept my gun trained on this asshole. He slowly moved to his knees, but my girl stood tall, refusing to get down. Obviously, she knew who I was. She would recognize the gear anywhere. "Kayla, baby, get down. Just do as he says.""No," she said defiantly. I walked forward slowly and placed my boot right over the f^@ker's fingers, slowly lowering the weight of my body on top of his hand. He screamed in agony, but I remained staring at Kayla. "Still want to stay standing?" I asked her."You're being an a$$hole," she shouted."An a$$hole," I repeated, lifting my boot just enough to kick the f^@ker in the side. He tipped over, holding his side and gasping for air. Kayla stared at me incredulously."What are you doing? You're gonna get thrown in jail!""Kayla," the f^@ker whimpered. "Just do as he says."I waited for her to listen, but my defiant little girl just wouldn't do it. I quickly snatched him off the floor and held him against my body, my arm wrapped around his throat. Tony Tacos and Storm entered the room, both with wide eyes. "Oh shit," Tacos grumbled. "We're so going to jail.""Should I call Cap?" Storm asked."He would do the same f^@king thing if it was Caitlin," Tony answered."Just...don't kill him," Storm said, narrowing his eyes at me. I grinned maniacally. "I'll take that into consideration." I turned to the kid, whispering in his ear. "Have you ever felt the sting of a really sharp blade against your neck?" He shook his head wildly. "That's a shame. It's really a very...exciting feeling. Let me show you."I pulled out my knife and slid it ever so slowly against his neck, not actually putting him in any danger. I was quite good with a knife and there was no chance that I would accidentally nick him. "Doesn't it make you feel alive?"He shook his head slightly."Dad, would you stop f^@king with him?" Kayla said in exasperation."Dad? This is your dad?" the f^@ker shouted."Nice to meet you. You can call me Mr. Cooper." less

After walking into his girlfriend's house and finding her murdered, Tony is struggling to get back to normal. Everyone's looking at him like he's damaged, but they don't know the truth. And when they find out, they won't ever look at him the same again. But a one night stand changes everything. Suddenly, everyone at Reed Security is trying to set Tony up with this crazy woman that can't cook, shows up at his work, and calls him at all hours of the night... moreAfter walking into his girlfriend's house and finding her murdered, Tony is struggling to get back to normal. Everyone's looking at him like he's damaged, but they don't know the truth. And when they find out, they won't ever look at him the same again. But a one night stand changes everything. Suddenly, everyone at Reed Security is trying to set Tony up with this crazy woman that can't cook, shows up at his work, and calls him at all hours of the night. He doesn't want to hurt her, but how long is a man supposed to go along with a crazy person that thinks there's a relationship where there isn't one?After meeting Tony one night, Molly knows without a doubt that he's the man for her. He's everything she's been waiting for, and she's not going to let this opportunity slip through her fingers. She knows that he's slightly damaged and dealing with a lot, but with a little encouragement from Tony's teammates, she refuses to let him push her away. She has a whole arsenal of tips and tricks to keep a man's attention, and with her momma's advice and her best friend's help, there's no way she'll fail. Now she just has to make Tony see that what they have is forever. less

FlorrieI don't do well with emotions and yucky love stuff. I do the best I can, but at the end of the day, I'm better at showing someone I love them by fighting for them. That's the way I've always been and how I'll always be. And I have one helluva fight ahead of me. I'll do anything for the people I love, but what I didn't expect was to be fighting the one person I thought would always be on my side. I don't know if I can ever forgive him for this or if we can ever move forward... moreFlorrieI don't do well with emotions and yucky love stuff. I do the best I can, but at the end of the day, I'm better at showing someone I love them by fighting for them. That's the way I've always been and how I'll always be. And I have one helluva fight ahead of me. I'll do anything for the people I love, but what I didn't expect was to be fighting the one person I thought would always be on my side. I don't know if I can ever forgive him for this or if we can ever move forward. Some betrayals are just unforgivable. AlecLife is going great. I have the woman I love by my side and a kid that is quickly becoming a huge part of my life. What can go wrong? Then it happens. One phone call changes my world in such a profound way that I'm not sure anything will ever be the same again. I risk losing it all with my decisions, but I have to stand up for what I believe is right. I just hope that when the dust settles, I still have someone on my side. less

Parker I've been disgraced. I have nothing left to my name after being dishonorably discharged from the military. But I was falsely accused. It doesn't matter though. It would take a Presidential pardon for me to get my life back, and I don't see that happening anytime soon. But then Knight walked into my life and offered me a chance at redemption. I don't want to believe that it could be true, but I'm ready to go along for the ride and see what happens. That's how I met her... moreParker I've been disgraced. I have nothing left to my name after being dishonorably discharged from the military. But I was falsely accused. It doesn't matter though. It would take a Presidential pardon for me to get my life back, and I don't see that happening anytime soon. But then Knight walked into my life and offered me a chance at redemption. I don't want to believe that it could be true, but I'm ready to go along for the ride and see what happens. That's how I met her. She threw me through a window, but that won't stop me from seeing her again.Blake You know that phrase 'I've gotten myself into a pickle'? Well, this is a huge pickle. I thought I knew what I was doing when I ran, but this is so much more involved than I ever imagined. I didn't think someone else would show up at the senator's house where I was digging up information. I also didn't expect him to be so hot or to follow me. And I really didn't expect him to attack me. But I know how to defend myself, so I'm not too worried about it. Now I just have to stay hidden until I can figure out what's going on. But nothing in my life seems to be going as planned lately. I guess I shouldn't be surprised when he shows up yet again. less

I f*@ked up when I killed that senator. I thought I was uncovering some dirty secrets.But the things I uncovered could kill millions. Lives are at stake, but none of that matters to me.Not when they've taken my wife.They held a gun to her head.Now they'll all die.I won't stop until I take them all out. Until she's back in my arms.Then I have to walk away. My family isn't safe as long as I'm in their lives.Sometimes to protect the ones you love, you have to walk away.

The Men of Reed Security:So, you think you found the one who just MAY be your 'ONE'?You think you're prepared to dive into the deep dark waters of a 'relationship'?Based on the experiences of the male members of Reed Security: You are NOT!!Before moving FORWARD, before deciding ANYTHING, before opening your MOUTH: STOP, take a breath & READ our 'Reed Security Relationship Manual' first... moreThe Men of Reed Security:So, you think you found the one who just MAY be your 'ONE'?You think you're prepared to dive into the deep dark waters of a 'relationship'?Based on the experiences of the male members of Reed Security: You are NOT!!Before moving FORWARD, before deciding ANYTHING, before opening your MOUTH: STOP, take a breath & READ our 'Reed Security Relationship Manual' first. >br>The men of Reed Security have compiled an absolutely must-have relationship manual loaded with invaluable advice, steps to take (& not), things to say & do (& not), as well as step-by-step strategic ways of rescuing a relationship situation when you've screwed the pooch. If we men of Reed Security can do anything, it's prepare for a volatile situation & survive it. And we can help YOU too. But you'll need to read the manual first.Good luck!!(Disclaimer: Under no circumstances are you authorized to allow any woman to view/read this manual.)(Additional Disclaimer: No one employed by, or in any way affiliated with, Reed Security may be held in any way liable for any results of you taking our well-intentioned advice.)The Women of Reed Security (Employees, wives & girlfriends):In response to the ludicrous 'advice' offered by the Reed Security men (have you READ the Reed Security series books & been exposed to their advice??), we Reed Security women have our own additions, rules, & comments inserted into 'their' manual.So, we'll leave it to you, brave reader, to determine whose & what advice to follow.Choose well.Good luck!! less