SEALs on Vacation Series by Rose Smith, Operation Alpha

Murder of a blue blood under a blood moon--not just another day in paradise.

 Sexy ex SEAL Michael “Gage” Sheldon, a newly appointed lead detective for the Hilo Police Department is single and popular with the ladies. So when he meets stunning forensic odontologist, Nalani Yung, who’s assigned to the murder he’s investigating, he assumes he can easily sweep her off her feet with his natural charms. He’s taken aback, however, when she doesn’t seem the least bit interested... moreMurder of a blue blood under a blood moon--not just another day in paradise.

 Sexy ex SEAL Michael “Gage” Sheldon, a newly appointed lead detective for the Hilo Police Department is single and popular with the ladies. So when he meets stunning forensic odontologist, Nalani Yung, who’s assigned to the murder he’s investigating, he assumes he can easily sweep her off her feet with his natural charms. He’s taken aback, however, when she doesn’t seem the least bit interested. Nalani only has eyes for Ionale, her high school crush. A man she’s been in love with for forever. It’s been her and her dog, Shredder for a little over a year. She has high hopes sexy Ionale will become part of her family.
 Meanwhile, when Caroline, Matthew “Wolf” Steel’s wife, runs into Nalani, her world is once again rocked by painful memories she’s suppressed for years. That’s when Caroline’s nightmares return. She hasn’t had them this bad since she helped Wolf and his team avert a deadly bio-attack on the plane where she first met him. Having dealt with his own PTSD, Wolf vows to help his wife confront her pain. 
Nalani Yung has a living nightmare of her own she must battle. Her abusive aunt teases her about being different and made Nalani’s life as a child difficult. Nalani’s not sure, but she thinks her aunt may be abusing her young brother, Mickey.
 Filled with action throughout, follow Gage, Nalani, Wolf and Caroline as they uncover a riveting murder mystery while battling their own personal demons in beautiful Hilo, Hawaii. If only paradise was more than a promise. less

He walked out of her dreams and into her nightmares. 

When super sexy ex-Navy SEAL Riley “Bulldog” Rousseau flirts with Cherish Reynolds on the train to Paris, the one thing he does instantly… is turn her off. 
On her way to marry her dream man in the most romantic city in the world, some stereotypical French Casanova flirting with her is just an annoyance.
 Cherish can’t wait for her happily ever after to begin... moreHe walked out of her dreams and into her nightmares. 

When super sexy ex-Navy SEAL Riley “Bulldog” Rousseau flirts with Cherish Reynolds on the train to Paris, the one thing he does instantly… is turn her off. 
On her way to marry her dream man in the most romantic city in the world, some stereotypical French Casanova flirting with her is just an annoyance.
 Cherish can’t wait for her happily ever after to begin. She just knows that after all she’s been through the last couple of years, life is finally smiling down on her.
 But soon Cherish becomes embroiled in danger along with the nice American couple she meets on the train.
 The last thing she needs now is for her world to be turned upside down by imminent danger. But, as Cherish Reynolds full well knows, life doesn’t always give you what you want. less

Pierce loses his way when he loses his identity as a Navy SEAL. Can her love restore his faith in himself?These days, Mark “Pierce” Driscoll is a man whose life is like his hair— messy. He has a drinking problem. Once he’s been sidelined in his career as a medic with the Navy SEALS, he feels like his life is over. He falls down a black hole of drink and self-destruction…losing much of the self-discipline he practiced as a Navy SEAL... morePierce loses his way when he loses his identity as a Navy SEAL. Can her love restore his faith in himself?These days, Mark “Pierce” Driscoll is a man whose life is like his hair— messy. He has a drinking problem. Once he’s been sidelined in his career as a medic with the Navy SEALS, he feels like his life is over. He falls down a black hole of drink and self-destruction…losing much of the self-discipline he practiced as a Navy SEAL. Both of his closest friends, Ghost & his cousin, Tony, rush to his side to help, trying to convince him to get clean.When Charlotte comes into his life, hers is topsy-turvy. Trying to help console him after he suffers an unthinkable loss won’t be easy, but Charlotte’s heart instantly goes out to Pierce. He tugs on her heartstrings like no one else she’s ever met.Pierce’s close friends, Ghost and Rayne, who are visiting the eternal city of Rome for a fun, romantic adventure, put their plans on hold to help him through this difficult time. Ghost knows that Pierce’s recent loss will cause him to battle his drinking demons once again. Together, they go on an adventure of loss, love and new discoveries that will change each of them forever. less

A SEALS On Vacation romantic adventure tinged with supernatural terror:They watched in horror as his body burst into consuming flames with no explanation. Insta-sparks fly once Dylan “Lancelot” Lautter and Ciara Janvier meet and she knows just what to do about it. Run. After what she’s just been through—she knows that’s the only thing she can do.While sitting in the cosmetics office, the poster of the vivacious brunette draws him in... moreA SEALS On Vacation romantic adventure tinged with supernatural terror:They watched in horror as his body burst into consuming flames with no explanation. Insta-sparks fly once Dylan “Lancelot” Lautter and Ciara Janvier meet and she knows just what to do about it. Run. After what she’s just been through—she knows that’s the only thing she can do.While sitting in the cosmetics office, the poster of the vivacious brunette draws him in. Private Detective Dylan “Lancelot” Lautter sits there studying her beautiful face for almost 30 minutes. He can’t help but notice the hint of sadness in her eyes and wonder what put it there. When she walks into the office and he sees her in person—his instant attraction only grows.Ciara Janvier is not about to be hurt again. When she meets the gorgeous ex Navy SEAL investigating a missing persons case, she feels the instant attraction between them. But she knows she must protect herself. She turns a blind eye to her feelings even though it’s all she can do to keep her hands off the man after he rushes to her rescue. He helps her when she loses her phone and she takes him to lunch to thank him. Maybe they can just do the ‘friends with benefits’ thing. Nah. After what she’s just been through, she knows it won’t work. She’s got to put distance between them. So she takes off.Even though the mysterious woman he just met broke his heart, Lancelot knows that can’t be his sole focus. He must get to the bottom of why Clark Stephens’ wife has gone missing. After an event filled week of digging for clues that turn up death and a deepened mystery, Navy SEAL Rocco and his girl, Caite, invite him to their barbecue at their cabin in beautiful Saratoga Springs. Little does he know the night that begins as a fun summer jaunt will end in unimaginable supernatural terror for each of them when they travel deep into the valley of hell and learn the terrifying secret of the disappearance of Diana Stephens. less