24 Hours - Final Countdown Series by Diana Duncan

Life—and love—hang in the balance. Bookworm Bailey Chambers is a pacifist who believes there’s good in everyone. Falling for daring SWAT door-kicker Conall O’Rourke wasn’t in her plan. A glimpse of Con’s risky, violent job scares Bailey into breaking up with him…just when he was about to propose to her. Con never surrenders, and is determined to woo, win, and wed the woman he loves. After all, he smashes barricades for a living. But he can’t win this battle with his usual weapons... moreLife—and love—hang in the balance. Bookworm Bailey Chambers is a pacifist who believes there’s good in everyone. Falling for daring SWAT door-kicker Conall O’Rourke wasn’t in her plan. A glimpse of Con’s risky, violent job scares Bailey into breaking up with him…just when he was about to propose to her. Con never surrenders, and is determined to woo, win, and wed the woman he loves. After all, he smashes barricades for a living. But he can’t win this battle with his usual weapons. Sidelined to await the outcome while Bailey fights to slay her fears is the hardest thing Con’s ever done. When the couple are trapped in a deserted mall with a crew of ruthless bank robbers—who’ve taken their friends hostage—they must work together to overcome formidable odds. As the clock ticks toward the final countdown, Bailey and Con each offer the ultimate sacrifice, desperate to ensure the other will survive the night. But even if they live…will the terrifying battle be the final kill shot that dooms their relationship? Just 24 hours can change your life. Book 1 of 4 in the "24 Hours - Final Countdown" Series. Previously published as Midnight Hero. less

All’s fair in love, war, and survival... SWAT Rear Guard Aidan O’Rourke puts his life on the line every day. But never his heart. Until now. Tenacious reporter Zoe Zagretti gets under his skin. She refuses to back down from anything, knows a good story, and can always find the hidden truth. After all, she’s no stranger to secrets. She’s determined to uncover the truth about Aidan’s father’s death. To clear his dad’s name and restore the family’s honor... moreAll’s fair in love, war, and survival... SWAT Rear Guard Aidan O’Rourke puts his life on the line every day. But never his heart. Until now. Tenacious reporter Zoe Zagretti gets under his skin. She refuses to back down from anything, knows a good story, and can always find the hidden truth. After all, she’s no stranger to secrets. She’s determined to uncover the truth about Aidan’s father’s death. To clear his dad’s name and restore the family’s honor. Aidan knows what his father’s killer is capable of. He doesn’t want Zoe anywhere near this story. Family honor is one thing. Her getting hurt is something else entirely. He’ll do what it takes to protect her…even risk his heart. Zoe’s more afraid of her own secrets coming out. Could a man like Aidan love a woman whose entire life has been a lie? None of that may matter however…if they don’t first survive the hunt. Just 24 hours can change your life. Book 2 of 4 in the "24 Hour Final Countdown" Series. Previously published as Truth or Consequences. less

What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? It’s explosive! Two years ago, a mind-blowing one-night stand left SWAT bomb squad tech Liam O’Rourke searching high and low for the woman he’d known as Just Kate. The only woman who’d ever lit his heart’s fuse. Now fate, with its warped sense of humor, hurls them back together … when a stalker armed with an arsenal of bombs thrusts injured artist-turned-photographer Kate Chabeau into Liam’s custody... moreWhat happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? It’s explosive! Two years ago, a mind-blowing one-night stand left SWAT bomb squad tech Liam O’Rourke searching high and low for the woman he’d known as Just Kate. The only woman who’d ever lit his heart’s fuse. Now fate, with its warped sense of humor, hurls them back together … when a stalker armed with an arsenal of bombs thrusts injured artist-turned-photographer Kate Chabeau into Liam’s custody. Unfortunately, Liam’s partner, K-9 Murphy, is Kate’s worst nightmare. Liam and Murph have just twenty-four hours to defuse Kate’s mistrust, capture the bomber, and win her heart. Or lose her forever. Just 24 hours can change your life. Book 3 of 4 in the "24 Hours - Final Countdown" Series. Previously published as Heat of the Moment less

A collision with destiny is on the horizon… Daredevil SWAT helicopter pilot Grady O’Rourke lives for adventure—making Death his personal enemy. The only thing that terrifies this fearless medic more than the girl next door, is the way he feels about her. Dauntless family counselor Sabrina Matthews has been Grady’s best friend since they were five years old, and loved him just as long. She suspects that he shares those deep feelings. Yet every time she gets too close, Grady runs... moreA collision with destiny is on the horizon… Daredevil SWAT helicopter pilot Grady O’Rourke lives for adventure—making Death his personal enemy. The only thing that terrifies this fearless medic more than the girl next door, is the way he feels about her. Dauntless family counselor Sabrina Matthews has been Grady’s best friend since they were five years old, and loved him just as long. She suspects that he shares those deep feelings. Yet every time she gets too close, Grady runs. Grady’s past has left him fearful of relationships, but after Sabrina's life is threatened over a package from her recently deceased grandfather, he promises to stay and protect her. Even if it means risking his heart…and his life. When a lethal virus is unleashed into the general population, everyone they care about is endangered. Together, Grady and Sabrina race to decipher the contents of the mystery package to find answers—and the antidote—that could save thousands. Is their love strong enough to conquer even Death? Just 24 hours can change your life. previously published as Lethal Attraction less