SEALS on Vacation Series by Rose Smith, Operation Alpha

~Just one headache pill. That was all it took to send her spiraling down the horrifying rabbit hole that changes her life forever.~
Rosemary Cavanaugh’s life is halted by a rare illness. All she ever wanted was to marry the man of her dreams. Now, that will never happen.The only good thing to come out of the months she spent in an American hospital is the nice American couple she befriends... more~Just one headache pill. That was all it took to send her spiraling down the horrifying rabbit hole that changes her life forever.~
Rosemary Cavanaugh’s life is halted by a rare illness. All she ever wanted was to marry the man of her dreams. Now, that will never happen.The only good thing to come out of the months she spent in an American hospital is the nice American couple she befriends.

When they decide to have a romantic getaway in Australia, Rosemary invites them to stay at her father’s country mansion.

Once they arrive, they discover that Rosemary’s step-mother is missing. Enter handsome retired Royal Australian Navy Officer, Mason “Gatsby” Zagar. Rosemary meets him when her powerful father hires his detective agency to solve the case.
Sparks fly when they meet, yet she rebuffs his advances. Will she allow her broken heart to heal, or will she let the disease that scarred her heart forever keep her from finding love? less

Los Angeles is rocked when a torso is discovered in a designer suitcase in the choppy waters near the Marina Del Rey Pier. Working as a Hollywood stuntman, tall, dark and gorgeous Navy SEAL, Daniel “Luca” Stevens is hurled headfirst into the gruesome Prada Suitcase Murder Case when he helps murder suspect, Layla Lovendera, hide out. He’s had a long-distance crush on America’s Sweetheart for years... moreLos Angeles is rocked when a torso is discovered in a designer suitcase in the choppy waters near the Marina Del Rey Pier. Working as a Hollywood stuntman, tall, dark and gorgeous Navy SEAL, Daniel “Luca” Stevens is hurled headfirst into the gruesome Prada Suitcase Murder Case when he helps murder suspect, Layla Lovendera, hide out. He’s had a long-distance crush on America’s Sweetheart for years. He doesn’t realize she’s thrown herself into his arms to quiet the sting of another man’s rejection. Once Luca uncovers her deception, he’s hurt and wonders if he can ever trust her.Meanwhile, SEAL team leader, handsome Matthew “Wolf” Steel, is hired as a military consultant for the movie—When The Mountain Roars. Wolf's wife’s life is thrown into danger once she spots the killer dumping the designer suitcase. Wolf and Luca must join forces to find the real killer, rescue Caroline, and clear Layla’s name.Loving Layla is the fifth book in the exciting SEALS on Vacation romantic suspense series. Each book contains characters featured in Susan Stoker's SEAL of Protection Series. less