Benson Security Series by Janet Elizabeth Henderson

She’s an Oscar-nominated actress from a British acting dynasty. He’s an Atlantic City MMA fighter who grew up on the streets. Together, they’re each other’s only hope of survival. When a new and power-hungry cartel nabs Belinda Collins from her sister’s wedding party at an exclusive jungle resort in Peru, John Garcia, a.k.a. Beast, tries to stop the kidnapping—only to be taken himself. The couple are transported deep into the Amazon rain forest and a ransom is demanded... moreShe’s an Oscar-nominated actress from a British acting dynasty. He’s an Atlantic City MMA fighter who grew up on the streets. Together, they’re each other’s only hope of survival. When a new and power-hungry cartel nabs Belinda Collins from her sister’s wedding party at an exclusive jungle resort in Peru, John Garcia, a.k.a. Beast, tries to stop the kidnapping—only to be taken himself. The couple are transported deep into the Amazon rain forest and a ransom is demanded. The pair know that as soon as their kidnappers realize Beast isn’t famous, they’ll consider him surplus to requirements and kill him. Their only hope is escape. But with no jungle experience between them, running into the rain forest could be just as deadly as taking their chances with their kidnappers. With their friends at Benson Security searching for the pair, and the jungle-savvy cartel hunting them down, Beast and Belinda have to work together to get out of the rain forest alive—before someone, or something, ensures they never leave at all. *** This is an 80,000 word standalone novel with an HEA *** Older cover edition found here . less

Rachel Ford-Talbot has nothing to do with her family or their pharmaceutical business. And she likes it that way. As one of four partners who own an internationally renowned security business, Rachel prefers to leave her past, with all its secrets, deeply buried. But when a series of thefts reveal that the family business is being targeted for industrial espionage, her father begs Rachel to investigate... moreRachel Ford-Talbot has nothing to do with her family or their pharmaceutical business. And she likes it that way. As one of four partners who own an internationally renowned security business, Rachel prefers to leave her past, with all its secrets, deeply buried. But when a series of thefts reveal that the family business is being targeted for industrial espionage, her father begs Rachel to investigate. His illness makes it hard for her to refuse, but Rachel wonders if he truly understands what he’s unleashing on his company. Because she isn’t the same bright-eyed graduate that walked through their doors years earlier. Now, she’s strong, powerful, and somewhat terrifying. A woman who doesn’t suffer fools lightly and who is afraid of nothing. She also isn’t alone. This time, she has the might and expertise of Benson Security at her back. And an ex-CIA agent at her side—because Michael “Harvard” Carter has appointed himself her bodyguard for the duration. Even though Rachel doesn’t need, or want, the annoyingly sexy man’s help. But while the world sees a first-class bitch when they look at her, Michael sees only someone who intrigues him. Which makes him the biggest threat of all. ***This is a standalone novel. You don't have to have read any of my other books to enjoy it.*** less

Elle Roberts wants two things in life:One—to find out everything there is to know about the mysterious spy who keeps kissing her, andTwo—to stay off her mob family’s radar.That isn’t too much to ask, is it? It’s not like she wants to win the lottery, or live in a Star Wars movie, or be Chris Hemsworth’s personal bather. All she wants is to not be part of a criminal organization and to tie down her elusive, and very sexy, spy—quite literally... moreElle Roberts wants two things in life:One—to find out everything there is to know about the mysterious spy who keeps kissing her, andTwo—to stay off her mob family’s radar.That isn’t too much to ask, is it? It’s not like she wants to win the lottery, or live in a Star Wars movie, or be Chris Hemsworth’s personal bather. All she wants is to not be part of a criminal organization and to tie down her elusive, and very sexy, spy—quite literally. After all, she still has a pair of fluffy pink handcuffs going to waste…As for keeping off her family’s radar… That’s a matter of survival. It wasn’t easy growing up in the London Mob. Especially when your father is a certified psychopath who enjoys inflicting pain. So she ran. Totally understandable, right?Unfortunately, her sticky hacker fingers got the better of her before she escaped, and she helped herself to all the information on her family she could find. On reflection, maybe not her smartest move. While she saw this information as insurance, her father viewed it as motivation to find her—hence her current predicament.Her family has found her.And they don’t care who they have to kill to get her back.Because of Elle, her team at Benson Security has gone into hiding. Mobsters are hunting her and willing to hurt anyone who might get in their way. And the cops and every other law enforcement agency on the planet are desperate to get hold of her and turn her into a witness against her family.Oh yeah, and remember the spy who’s been teasing her for years? Well, he’s back too.And he’s brought along a whole heap of secrets of his own.*** This is a standalone novel. You don't have to have read any other books in the series to enjoy it. *** less

Former soldier Ryan Granger’s life has become all about numbers:13 months since he was shot in the head7 months spent in a coma6 months since he woke, a changed man5 hours since he’d been kidnapped4 minutes since he’d opened his eyes in an underground cavern3 minutes since he’d heard a woman calling for help…Two strangers trapped together.One impossible way out.And zero chance his team isn’t ripping the world apart to find him.