The Discovered Truth Series by Julie Bawden-Davis

Memories buried so deep...only he can help her unlock them.Haunted by memories of her Latina mother's mysterious death when she was just 6, fearless overseas investigative reporter Alexa Kent is up against her toughest case yet. On location in La Paz, Mexico, she uncovers a human sex trafficking ring and races to save the little girls.Against her better judgment, Alexa turns to "Macaw" Sam Elvia, a Panamanian-Italian hiding out in Mexico... moreMemories buried so deep...only he can help her unlock them.Haunted by memories of her Latina mother's mysterious death when she was just 6, fearless overseas investigative reporter Alexa Kent is up against her toughest case yet. On location in La Paz, Mexico, she uncovers a human sex trafficking ring and races to save the little girls.Against her better judgment, Alexa turns to "Macaw" Sam Elvia, a Panamanian-Italian hiding out in Mexico. Alexa finds herself drawn to this irresistible bad boy, and Macaw is uncharacteristically driven to help the beautiful foreign correspondent.The closer they get to saving the girls and exposing the ring leader, the deadlier the chase becomes, and a disturbing link to Alexa's mother's premature death slowly emerges.If you like Nora Roberts, Kendra Elliot, or Mary Burton, this book is for you. Start reading now! less

Walls built so high…only he can help her tear them down. Border patrol agent Tatiana Romero guards the San Diego/Tijuana line as fiercely as her heart. Until one night when she meets a handsome surfer and stumbles into the most dangerous situation of her career. Brett Johnson was waiting to surf at first light and never expected to come face-to-face with fiery Tatiana... moreWalls built so high…only he can help her tear them down. Border patrol agent Tatiana Romero guards the San Diego/Tijuana line as fiercely as her heart. Until one night when she meets a handsome surfer and stumbles into the most dangerous situation of her career. Brett Johnson was waiting to surf at first light and never expected to come face-to-face with fiery Tatiana. Neither have time to react—they find themselves witnessing an execution of a Mexican Mafioso and the kidnapping of his sultry mistress, Ramona Valdez. As Tatiana finds herself in the middle of a dangerous kidnapping plot, she wonders if she should open her heart and accept Brett's help. What he isn't telling Tatiana is that surfing washes away the pain of deep loss. Helping the beautiful border patrol agent, he’s tempted to risk it all and tell her everything. less

Long-buried feelings…only she can help him face. The woman who stole Jessica Reynold’s identity should have done her homework. A forensic auditor, Jessica reacts quickly to the security breach, setting out to Puerto Vallarta to stop the charade. Soon after arriving, she witnesses a murder and is relieved yet irritated when gruff Secret Service consultant Spencer Abbott steps in to help her. Spencer is also annoyed... moreLong-buried feelings…only she can help him face. The woman who stole Jessica Reynold’s identity should have done her homework. A forensic auditor, Jessica reacts quickly to the security breach, setting out to Puerto Vallarta to stop the charade. Soon after arriving, she witnesses a murder and is relieved yet irritated when gruff Secret Service consultant Spencer Abbott steps in to help her. Spencer is also annoyed. He took this job at the request of his college buddy, because he thought it’d be a lucrative, slam dunk case. Protect Jessica, while locating the identity thief, and then hop on the first plane to Aspen to hunt down rich ski bunnies. One look at Jessica, and Spencer finds himself uncharacteristically concerned about the intellectual beauty’s safety. Even worse, she stirs up in him long-buried feelings that threaten to unhinge him. Spencer knows for the sake of his sanity, he should stay out of Mexico, but before long, he becomes hopelessly ensnared in the tangled web woven by her stray social security number. less

A past mistake she can’t forgive…Or can she?Tony Molinaro regrets the night it all went wrong with his wife, Joanna. But the former police detective can’t change the past. Holed up in the jungle of Puerto Vallarta working to bring down a dangerous Asian gang counterfeit pharmaceutical ring, he’s trying to put the past behind him.But then Tony’s home is stormed by the enemy... moreA past mistake she can’t forgive…Or can she?Tony Molinaro regrets the night it all went wrong with his wife, Joanna. But the former police detective can’t change the past. Holed up in the jungle of Puerto Vallarta working to bring down a dangerous Asian gang counterfeit pharmaceutical ring, he’s trying to put the past behind him.But then Tony’s home is stormed by the enemy. When he escapes through an underground tunnel system and ends up back in San Diego, he soon finds himself at a crime scene with none other than Joanna, now a special agent with the FBI. As happens when she’s around Tony, Joanna finds herself swept up in a maelstrom. It soon becomes apparent that Joanna’s life is in danger, so she turns to the man she’s been trying to forget. Will they find out who’s behind the pharmaceutical ring and who’s after Joanna? Can she forgive Tony for the past?If you like Nora Roberts and Kendra Elliot, this Second Chance book with an HEA is for you! less

A past he wanted to deny...Until he met her.With the newspaper industry tanking, Iris Avena wonders about her future as an investigative journalist. In the paper’s back parking lot one night after surviving another round of layoffs, Iris witnesses a drug exchange.For months, undercover narcotics officer Joey Landau has struggled to figure out how black tar heroin is flooding the streets of Santa Ana, California. When he tracks the source to the newspaper, questions are answered, except for one... moreA past he wanted to deny...Until he met her.With the newspaper industry tanking, Iris Avena wonders about her future as an investigative journalist. In the paper’s back parking lot one night after surviving another round of layoffs, Iris witnesses a drug exchange.For months, undercover narcotics officer Joey Landau has struggled to figure out how black tar heroin is flooding the streets of Santa Ana, California. When he tracks the source to the newspaper, questions are answered, except for one. Who’s the brown-haired beauty sniffing around?Iris wonders about Joey, too. The magnetic mystery man appears to be involved in a local Mexican gang. She should stay away, but the two soon find themselves enmeshed in a dangerous Italian Mafia drug cartel cover-up that takes them to Italy. As Joey’s feelings for Iris deepen, he avoids revealing his past mistakes. Yet he knows it's only a matter of time before she discovers the truth. less

A past mired in deception…until she met him.When grifter Irena Martin finds her life in danger after pulling a con in Los Vegas, she happens to meet Gordon Bradshaw. To Irena, Gordon appears to be a perfect new mark for funding her escape. Irena doesn’t know that Gordon dismantles companies for a living and immediately sees through Irena’s alias.At first, Gordon strings Irena along, because she intrigues him... moreA past mired in deception…until she met him.When grifter Irena Martin finds her life in danger after pulling a con in Los Vegas, she happens to meet Gordon Bradshaw. To Irena, Gordon appears to be a perfect new mark for funding her escape. Irena doesn’t know that Gordon dismantles companies for a living and immediately sees through Irena’s alias.At first, Gordon strings Irena along, because she intrigues him. But before long, he finds himself enmeshed in Irena’s troubles with an unknown assailant. Gordon isn’t without problems of his own. When the SEC tries to stop him from boarding a flight home, he and Irena soon find themselves running from the mistakes of their pasts and life-threatening consequences of the present.Will they learn to trust one another as they untangle who’s hunting them down? less

Fate tore them apart…and now danger is bringing them back together.Working under the radar as a sous chef in Southern California, Ernesto Morales is trying to stay out of trouble and not think about the woman he loved and whose life he saved before going underground.Once a successful journalist, Gabriella Cortez is hiding out on a palm tree farm in Mexico... moreFate tore them apart…and now danger is bringing them back together.Working under the radar as a sous chef in Southern California, Ernesto Morales is trying to stay out of trouble and not think about the woman he loved and whose life he saved before going underground.Once a successful journalist, Gabriella Cortez is hiding out on a palm tree farm in Mexico. She spends her days working on the farm and longing for Ernesto, who she thinks is gone forever at the hands of her lethal drug kingpin uncle, Pedro Perez.Ernesto will do anything to keep Gabriella safe—including stay away. But when Perez gets out of jail early with his first order of business to hunt down and silence his niece, Ernesto risks his safety to save Gabriella at all costs.Will Ernesto get to Gabriella before it’s too late. Will they outrun and outwit Perez? less

Is he the hunter....or the hunted?Can be read as a standalone. HEA.Cool-headed CIA operative Veronica Valencia looks forward to her next assignment. Locating handsome MI6 agent Robert Harroway and finding out everything there is to know about him. But from the very beginning, things slip sideways. Rather than compromising Harroway, she finds herself at his mercy. To further complicate matters, her father and hero, a high-ranking U.S. government official, is indicted for treason... moreIs he the hunter....or the hunted?Can be read as a standalone. HEA.Cool-headed CIA operative Veronica Valencia looks forward to her next assignment. Locating handsome MI6 agent Robert Harroway and finding out everything there is to know about him. But from the very beginning, things slip sideways. Rather than compromising Harroway, she finds herself at his mercy. To further complicate matters, her father and hero, a high-ranking U.S. government official, is indicted for treason.Robert Harroway is in hiding in the south of France when his sister goes missing. As he sets out to locate his sister, he comes face-to-face with Veronica. Intrigued by the CIA agent, but aware of her motives, Robert soon finds himself in a cat and mouse dance with the beautiful operative.When it becomes apparent that the two have goals in common, they find it necessary to trust one another in a race against time to save those they love. less

She’s captive....and he’s determined to help her escape.Born into poverty in Budapest, Sasha Farkas came to America to make a better life for herself and her mother back in Hungary. But Sasha finds herself caught in a Russian mafia human trafficking ring that keeps her captive without a passport until she works off her passage to America using her nursing skills... moreShe’s captive....and he’s determined to help her escape.Born into poverty in Budapest, Sasha Farkas came to America to make a better life for herself and her mother back in Hungary. But Sasha finds herself caught in a Russian mafia human trafficking ring that keeps her captive without a passport until she works off her passage to America using her nursing skills.Los Angeles neurologist Hans Wagner meets Sasha when he’s forced at gunpoint to tend to a patient at the medical center where she works. Hans senses that Sasha is working at the clinic against her will and becomes concerned for the beautiful nurse’s safety. Though Sasha initially resists the handsome doctor's help, when their lives are threatened, she's forced to trust him.Will Sasha and Hans escape the clutches of the Russian trafficking ring and survive? less

Outrunning their pasts...toward each other.Can be read as a standalone. HEA.After a decade hiding in Puerto Vallarta, Patrick Tomlinson is finally about to reunite with his family in the States, including his sister, Cherie. All he must do is perform one last dangerous mission involving Mayan artifacts. Patrick is ready to take the necessary steps when he unexpectedly meets a beautiful artist. Sonrisa Herrera intrigues Patrick, stirring in him long-buried feelings he had nearly forgotten... moreOutrunning their pasts...toward each other.Can be read as a standalone. HEA.After a decade hiding in Puerto Vallarta, Patrick Tomlinson is finally about to reunite with his family in the States, including his sister, Cherie. All he must do is perform one last dangerous mission involving Mayan artifacts. Patrick is ready to take the necessary steps when he unexpectedly meets a beautiful artist. Sonrisa Herrera intrigues Patrick, stirring in him long-buried feelings he had nearly forgotten.Sonrisa and her son, Juan, are in hiding in Mexico. When she meets handsome Patrick, she thinks she has outrun her dark past and is finally safe. But then something happens that throws her world upside down, and the only one who can help her is Patrick.Patrick and Sonrisa soon find themselves running from their past toward their present, doing everything they can to reclaim what they hold dear. Will they find what they've been looking for in one another? less