Bad Karma Special Ops Series by Tracy Brody

At nineteen, Stephanie Anderson harbored a secret crush on high school senior Ray Lundgren—her brother’s best friend. After Ray left to join the Army, she put her unrequited crush behind her. Over the next five years, she fell in love, married, and started a family. Only her happy life was shattered when her husband was killed eight months ago. Being a single mom was never her plan, but Stephanie’s doing the best she can for her daughter... moreAt nineteen, Stephanie Anderson harbored a secret crush on high school senior Ray Lundgren—her brother’s best friend. After Ray left to join the Army, she put her unrequited crush behind her. Over the next five years, she fell in love, married, and started a family. Only her happy life was shattered when her husband was killed eight months ago. Being a single mom was never her plan, but Stephanie’s doing the best she can for her daughter. However, danger may be closing in after she witnesses activity that may tie her husband’s unsolved murder to a drug smuggling operation. Elite soldier Ray Lundgren has been following orders since high school—even when his best friend forbid him from dating his sister. On leave following a deployment, Ray is back in town when a desperate Stephanie turns to him for help. When he takes charge to help protect her and her daughter, the attraction both tried to deny years ago reignites. Ray’s time home is running short, so when the police ask for Stephanie’s help to get evidence, they go along with the risky plan to crack the case. When danger emerges from an unexpected source, this time Ray disobeys orders from the authorities, but will he be able to get to Stephanie in time when not only their shot at love, but her life, is in jeopardy? less

A MILITARY WIDOW TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTYWidowed Black Hawk pilot Kristie Donovan is determined not to fall for Mack Hanlon, the Army sniper she saved on a mission tied to a drug cartel. Army regulations about rank mean Mack is off-limits. Besides, she’s not risking what’s left of her heart on another man in Special Ops. But when Mack insists on protecting Kristie from a fellow soldier with a grudge, he sparks her hope for a second chance at love... moreA MILITARY WIDOW TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTYWidowed Black Hawk pilot Kristie Donovan is determined not to fall for Mack Hanlon, the Army sniper she saved on a mission tied to a drug cartel. Army regulations about rank mean Mack is off-limits. Besides, she’s not risking what’s left of her heart on another man in Special Ops. But when Mack insists on protecting Kristie from a fellow soldier with a grudge, he sparks her hope for a second chance at love.AN ELITE SOLDIER SHOOTING FOR ANOTHER CHANCEMack’s marriage failed because his ex-wife was done with all things Army. Now he wants to find a woman who understands his drive to serve and protect—a woman like the attractive Black Hawk pilot who pulled off the daring rescue mission. All he has to do is break through her defenses.A DEADLY CARTEL AIMING FOR VENGEANCEMack’s victory is in sight when they learn the same cartel has targeted Kristie due to her connection to the men behind the death of the drug lord’s son—Mack’s Bad Karma Special Ops team. Though Mack is determined to protect Kristie, she has her own plan to keep herself, Mack, his daughters, and the Bad Karma team out of harm’s reach. But when the cartel captures her before she acts, can Mack and his team save her from the drug lord aimed at getting vengeance against them? less

They’re perfect for each other – but the only way they’ll ever get a shot to be together is to stop a terrorist attack, overcome mutual trust issues, and find who wants her dead. All in a day’s work for the Bad Karma Team.★★★★★ Wow! This book was awesome!! This series keeps getting better with each book. I’m officially hooked on Tracy Brody’s books. This book is so well written, and the storyline is great. ~ Trish – Goodreads★★★★★ A fast paced action packed story with betrayal and love... moreThey’re perfect for each other – but the only way they’ll ever get a shot to be together is to stop a terrorist attack, overcome mutual trust issues, and find who wants her dead. All in a day’s work for the Bad Karma Team.★★★★★ Wow! This book was awesome!! This series keeps getting better with each book. I’m officially hooked on Tracy Brody’s books. This book is so well written, and the storyline is great. ~ Trish – Goodreads★★★★★ A fast paced action packed story with betrayal and love. A fantastic story. A must read. ~ Christina – Goodreads★★★★★ I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, and the writing! ~ Ashleigh - Goodreads AN FBI AGENT WITH SECRETSFBI Linguist Angela Hoffman’s expertise and previous experience send her undercover on a critical operation. Only when her mission converges with the target of the Bad Karma Special Ops team, she is recognized by Tony Vincenti. A joint task force is formed to track a dangerous terrorist, and, as they work together again, Angela’s prior attraction to Tony escalates. Only her past work and betrayals eliminate any chance of her having a serious romantic relationship--even with the enigmatic soldier who makes her long for the kind of family she never had. AN ELITE SOLDIER WANTING TRUSTUndercover operations are Sergeant First Class Tony Vincenti’s specialty. He previously played Angela’s lover. This time, he’s hoping after they wrap this mission to see what can happen between them for real. However, when they learn of a potential attack, all hopes for a romantic interlude are put on hold while they race to find the target of a dirty bomb. A FUTURE WORTH RISKING EVERYTHING FORTony is certain Angela is everything he wants in a woman, but first he has to earn her trust and convince her that, despite her past, they can have a future. When Angela’s fears become reality and she’s targeted by a deadly threat, she has to trust him with her secrets so he can protect her life. But will that trust run deep enough to convince her once and for all he’s a shot worth taking?Heat level: Steamy. Contains sexual content/on the page. Not overly explicit.Profanity: Moderate (These are military characters)Contains hunky heroes, a strong female heroine, and a military working dog. less

A TRAUMA NURSE THE CARTEL WANTS DEADCassidy O'Shea overheard what should have been a patient's deathbed confession--except the cartel hitman lived. She's lost two years of her life being in witness protection, but nothing will stop her from attending the funeral of Hal, her ex-stepfather and the only father figure she's ever known. Except her quick trip to Fort Bragg is exactly what an assassin hoped for... moreA TRAUMA NURSE THE CARTEL WANTS DEADCassidy O'Shea overheard what should have been a patient's deathbed confession--except the cartel hitman lived. She's lost two years of her life being in witness protection, but nothing will stop her from attending the funeral of Hal, her ex-stepfather and the only father figure she's ever known. Except her quick trip to Fort Bragg is exactly what an assassin hoped for.AN ELITE SOLDIER WANTING JUSTICELearning his Special Ops mentor was murdered, AJ Rozanski's suspicions turn to Hal's mysterious stepdaughter who appeared at the funeral. He's stunned to learn her testimony is needed to bring down the head of a major arms cartel. When the marshals request the Bad Karma team's aid to persuade Cassidy to stay in the Witness Protection program, AJ is determined to convince her to do the right thing--and to find Hal's killer. He's supposed to be protecting her, not falling for a woman he may never see again.A PAWN IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEMAn attempt on her life sends Cassidy to the only people she trusts--and back into AJ's arms. His team sets a trap for the assassin who killed Hal, but that won't end the threats to Cassidy and her family. The only way to escape spending her life in WITSEC is for the hitman she helped save to testify against the head of the arms cartel, except he's not motivated to talk. Can she outlast and outwit him in a deadly game of survival?Heat level: Steamy. Contains sexual content/on the page. Not overly explicit.Profanity: Moderate (These are military characters)Contains hunky heroes, a strong female heroine, and a military working dog. less

Danger escalates and passion erupts when a Special Ops soldier and social worker put aside their past to find his kidnapped sister and protect his nephews from drug smugglers.Serving on the Army's elite Bad Karma Special Ops team has given Staff Sergeant Lincoln Porter a sense of worth and belonging. He doesn't dwell on his past, but after getting a frantic message from his half-sister, Linc takes emergency leave... moreDanger escalates and passion erupts when a Special Ops soldier and social worker put aside their past to find his kidnapped sister and protect his nephews from drug smugglers.Serving on the Army's elite Bad Karma Special Ops team has given Staff Sergeant Lincoln Porter a sense of worth and belonging. He doesn't dwell on his past, but after getting a frantic message from his half-sister, Linc takes emergency leave. Upon his return to North Carolina, he discovers that his nephew has been placed in the custody of his sister's social worker after no one picked him up from preschool.His sister and her grandmother are missing, and the evidence points to his sister being duped by an individual with ties to a drug smuggling operation. Linc is determined to protect his nephew from entering the foster care system, but, with his team deployed, his only allies are the social worker who rejected him and the local authorities who want to sideline him from their investigation.Social worker Kendra Andrews has encountered frightening situations in her career, but she never anticipated becoming a target of a drug smuggling cartel. Now, she must depend on her client's sexy Special Ops brother for protection from the kidnapper hunting her and his nephew. Despite her past resolve to steer clear of military men, Linc's protective nature and empathy are everything she wants in a man.If they can save his sister, will they then be able to overcome their complicated pasts to build the future they want but he doesn't think he deserves? less