Away From Keyboard Series by Patricia D. Eddy

One moment.Two lives.Their last chance for love.Inara’s never second-guessed a shot, not until the disaster in Colombia—the disaster that led to Coop's death.Drifting, off balance, her emotions out-of-control, she has to pull it together before she’s benched for good.Royce understands Inara’s pain. A stroke may have broken his body, but a mountain of guilt crushed his soul. He needs to pick up the shattered pieces of his life and rebuild... moreOne moment.Two lives.Their last chance for love.Inara’s never second-guessed a shot, not until the disaster in Colombia—the disaster that led to Coop's death.Drifting, off balance, her emotions out-of-control, she has to pull it together before she’s benched for good.Royce understands Inara’s pain. A stroke may have broken his body, but a mountain of guilt crushed his soul. He needs to pick up the shattered pieces of his life and rebuild. He’s a fighter, but sometimes even the strongest warrior needs help from someone special.When Inara’s past threatens Royce’s future, she has to take a stand. Love is a battle, and a good soldier commits fully.Can Inara pull the trigger when it matters most?And if so, can she live with the consequences? less

val·or: great bravery in the face of danger, especially in battle Once, Jackson Richards had it in spades. As a member of the United States Special Forces, he fought alongside the bravest and most capable men he’d ever known. Then one mistake landed them all in Hell. For six months, he fought. But one terrible day, his captors learned the full extent of his skills, and that sealed his fate... moreval·or: great bravery in the face of danger, especially in battle Once, Jackson Richards had it in spades. As a member of the United States Special Forces, he fought alongside the bravest and most capable men he’d ever known. Then one mistake landed them all in Hell. For six months, he fought. But one terrible day, his captors learned the full extent of his skills, and that sealed his fate. Tortured and broken for endless months in conditions that made Hell look like a five-star resort, Jackson Richards died, and Isaad was born. Shaped into a weapon for the wrong side, he’d forgotten who he once was. Who he was meant to be. Until the days his captor imprisoned Joey Taylor. Helping Joey and her marine escape reminded Jackson of the man he used to be. And now, he’ll fight. For himself. For the friends he thought he lost in Hell. And for Caro. The woman with a secret he can’t ignore. If he’s strong enough, he’ll leave Isaad behind. Maybe then, he can take back his true name. Ripper. WARNING: This book contains scenes of torture and implied sexual violence that may be disturbing to sensitive readers. less

re demp tion: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil Trevor Moana can’t escape the sins of his past. His kills as a CIA assassin haunt his dreams. Working for Second Sight helps him atone, sometimes even forget. Until Dani Monroe walks through his door. The one person he’s hurt the most needs his help. In Caracas, Venezuela, one shot changed four lives. And going back there could end him. Dani hates needing Trevor’s help... morere demp tion: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil Trevor Moana can’t escape the sins of his past. His kills as a CIA assassin haunt his dreams. Working for Second Sight helps him atone, sometimes even forget. Until Dani Monroe walks through his door. The one person he’s hurt the most needs his help. In Caracas, Venezuela, one shot changed four lives. And going back there could end him. Dani hates needing Trevor’s help. After what he did to her family? She’d just as soon never see him again. But when she finds the story of a lifetime—and much needed answers about where she came from—all in the most dangerous country in the world, she doesn’t have a choice. Will Dani and Trevor survive a return to Venezuela? Or will explosive secrets and their growing fiery passions combust and destroy everything they both hold dear? *Each book in this high-action and emotional romantic suspense series can be read as a standalone. less

Graham Peck had his life planned out. Serve in the Coast Guard like the rest of his family. See the world. But an innocent New Year’s kiss—with another man—leads to a vicious attack that forces him back into civilian life. A life he has no idea how to navigate.Until he hooks up with a group of deadly, battle-worn soldiers. They don’t care who he loves—as long as he stays on mission.Quinton Silver can’t make it down his front steps... moreGraham Peck had his life planned out. Serve in the Coast Guard like the rest of his family. See the world. But an innocent New Year’s kiss—with another man—leads to a vicious attack that forces him back into civilian life. A life he has no idea how to navigate.Until he hooks up with a group of deadly, battle-worn soldiers. They don’t care who he loves—as long as he stays on mission.Quinton Silver can’t make it down his front steps. Not since the man who was supposed to love him turned out to be a monster. Inside, hiding under an assumed name in a city halfway across the country from his deranged lover, he’s safe. Even if he is alone.Desperation leads to a chance meeting, and while Graham and Quinton have every reason not to trust one another, they’re drawn together by an unstoppable force neither can control.Can they heal one another? Or will one wrong move lead Q’s stalker right to his door?Braving His Past is book 8 in the award-winning Away From Keyboard series. This M/M romance features some sensitive themes, including recovery from assault and MST. While characters from other books in the series make appearances in this book, it can be read as a standalone. less

RonanAfter a stint in the Irish Defense Forces, I drifted. No purpose, no place I felt truly at home. Until I joined Second Sight, Boston's leading security and protection firm. It's more than a job. It's a family. One I don't deserve. One of these days, they'll see through my sarcasm and bravado and realize I'm just a screw up.My first solo assignment? Hunt down a trained assassin and stop her. Whatever it takes... moreRonanAfter a stint in the Irish Defense Forces, I drifted. No purpose, no place I felt truly at home. Until I joined Second Sight, Boston's leading security and protection firm. It's more than a job. It's a family. One I don't deserve. One of these days, they'll see through my sarcasm and bravado and realize I'm just a screw up.My first solo assignment? Hunt down a trained assassin and stop her. Whatever it takes. But the more I learn about Zephyr, the more I wonder if there's more to this case than meets the eye.ZephyrI was set up by the only family I've ever known. On the run, always looking over my shoulder, unable to trust anyone. Until I land in Boston, searching for the one man who can clear my name. The only other person to ever escape the Strauss Cartel.I should have known I was walking into a trap. My only hope of survival? Convince the Irish hunk holding me at gunpoint I’m not the person he thinks I am.And wonder what it would be like to kiss him.Protecting His Target is the 9th book in the Away From Keyboard series. Each book can be enjoyed as a complete standalone, but characters from past books always show up sooner or later. less

WyattI'm no hero. Don't much care that the Navy disagrees with me. My years as a SEAL left me with a ledger full of blood, a permanent limp, and a complete inability to function in polite society. Up in the mountains, no one bothers me. Hell, no one even knows I exist. It's better that way.So why did I bring the beaten and bloodied woman back to my cabin?Because when I found her trapped in an SUV hanging upside down at the edge of the cliff, she whispered three words I couldn't ignore... moreWyattI'm no hero. Don't much care that the Navy disagrees with me. My years as a SEAL left me with a ledger full of blood, a permanent limp, and a complete inability to function in polite society. Up in the mountains, no one bothers me. Hell, no one even knows I exist. It's better that way.So why did I bring the beaten and bloodied woman back to my cabin?Because when I found her trapped in an SUV hanging upside down at the edge of the cliff, she whispered three words I couldn't ignore."He'll kill me."No, he won't, darlin'. Because anyone coming for you? They'll have to go through me. No one messes with a SEAL and survives.HopeOne night, one mistake, and I’m trapped. My boyfriend-turned-captor will never let me go. Unless I take matters into my own hands and escape. But even then, he finds me, and now the car I stole is hanging upside down, balanced on a tree, on the side of the mountain. In a snowstorm.When a stranger comes to my rescue, I don’t want to trust him, but I don’t have a choice. Will this bearded mountain man be my salvation? Or will the man who wants me dead kill Wyatt too?Defending His Hope was previously published as Hope Mountain Hero. This story has been greatly expanded (from 80 pages to well over 200 pages) and now features many of the Away From Keyboard characters you know and love. Like all of the Away From Keyboard books, it can be read as a complete standalone. less

RaelynnI don’t do impulsive. Impulsive killed the love of my life. Stole my one shot at happiness. So when I heard about a K&R firm in Seattle looking for new recruits, I took a chance. They say they’re a family, but I’m still an outsider. Maybe that’s by choice.This orderly, controlled life ain’t the one I wanted, but I’m making the best of it. Until I meet a man who sets me on fire. We burn hot, but he’s got secrets. Then again, so do I... moreRaelynnI don’t do impulsive. Impulsive killed the love of my life. Stole my one shot at happiness. So when I heard about a K&R firm in Seattle looking for new recruits, I took a chance. They say they’re a family, but I’m still an outsider. Maybe that’s by choice.This orderly, controlled life ain’t the one I wanted, but I’m making the best of it. Until I meet a man who sets me on fire. We burn hot, but he’s got secrets. Then again, so do I. I’m startin’ to think nothin’ can douse these flames. Except a killer hell-bent on revenge. NashI don’t make plans. Or friends. Or stay in one place for more than six months. But when I rescue a drop-dead gorgeous Texan spitfire in the middle of a storm, I start to realize just how lonely I’ve been. I shouldn’t start anything with Raelynn, but my heart has other plans. Now my past is catching up with me. I’m on the wrong side of a whole lot of crap, and the only way out? Letting Raelynn in. I’m putting her in danger. So why can’t I walk away? less

RykerI thought I’d left my past behind. With fatherhood only days away, I’m even willing to hand over the reins of Hidden Agenda to West Sampson, a retired SEAL and the best damn tactical genius on the planet.Until a man follows Wren after her baby shower, and I’m forced to confront shadows I thought I’d long banished.A group of ruthless killers are after me, but they don’t care who gets in the way. And they’re not above using my pregnant wife and unborn baby to exact their revenge... moreRykerI thought I’d left my past behind. With fatherhood only days away, I’m even willing to hand over the reins of Hidden Agenda to West Sampson, a retired SEAL and the best damn tactical genius on the planet.Until a man follows Wren after her baby shower, and I’m forced to confront shadows I thought I’d long banished.A group of ruthless killers are after me, but they don’t care who gets in the way. And they’re not above using my pregnant wife and unborn baby to exact their revenge.They don’t know my family. Don’t know what we’re capable of. Don’t know how far we’ll go to save the ones we love.No one’s getting to Wren and our daughter. Not without going through me.In this thrilling Away From Keyboard novella, celebrate the birth of Ry and Wren’s baby, and find out what’s next for the rest of Hidden Agenda and Second Sight. less

DocI was Air Force Pararescue. Until a helo crash ended my career. I lost everything. Including myself.Then a scarred, broken man offered me a job. It’s illegal, irresponsible, and dangerous. Those I treat can’t go to the hospital. Or the authorities. I don’t ask questions. Don’t get close. It’s a lonely existence. I find solace in camping trips to an island few people ever see. The resort’s caretaker has a story she doesn’t want to share. Fine by me. Or…is it?Saving her is second nature... moreDocI was Air Force Pararescue. Until a helo crash ended my career. I lost everything. Including myself.Then a scarred, broken man offered me a job. It’s illegal, irresponsible, and dangerous. Those I treat can’t go to the hospital. Or the authorities. I don’t ask questions. Don’t get close. It’s a lonely existence. I find solace in camping trips to an island few people ever see. The resort’s caretaker has a story she doesn’t want to share. Fine by me. Or…is it?Saving her is second nature. Caring for her is risky. She’s being hunted. So I break my only rule and let someone in. NatashaThe men I served with broke every oath I hold dear. Testifying cost me my career, my family, and any hope of a normal life. They went to jail, and I ran. They weren’t supposed to get out. This tiny island is my sanctuary. Until one of them tracks me down and almost kills me. When Doc almost dies saving me, I can’t run. I help him. And lose a piece of my heart. He says he knows people who can help. But he’s wrong. No one can stop a corrupt Ranger team out for revenge. Or…can they? less