Ryan Family Series by Ana Balen

Rory Rayan knows what kind of life she wants. Working as a physical therapist, she also knows what kind of man she doesn't want. A sports star.When the opportunity for a job of her career presents to her, she will stop at nothing but to be what she is. Excellent in her job.The only problem is Jason Harris.A quarterback for Denver Thunders. A man who has a new girl knocking at his door on a daily basis. A man who possesses every single quality that puts Rory on edge... moreRory Rayan knows what kind of life she wants. Working as a physical therapist, she also knows what kind of man she doesn't want. A sports star.When the opportunity for a job of her career presents to her, she will stop at nothing but to be what she is. Excellent in her job.The only problem is Jason Harris.A quarterback for Denver Thunders. A man who has a new girl knocking at his door on a daily basis. A man who possesses every single quality that puts Rory on edge. A man that stops at nothing until he gets what he wants.What are you supposed to do when he decides he wants you? less

Skylar knows she's making a mistake. Settling for someone is never a good decision. Especially when that someone is a man who any sane person would avoid. Since high school there was only one person she could count on, Jacob. But he can no longer help her. Desperate, she sends him a text. Reading the words of a desperate woman he never laid eyes on, Max can't shut down the urge to save her. All he can think of is this mysterious woman that kept texting him over the years... moreSkylar knows she's making a mistake. Settling for someone is never a good decision. Especially when that someone is a man who any sane person would avoid. Since high school there was only one person she could count on, Jacob. But he can no longer help her. Desperate, she sends him a text. Reading the words of a desperate woman he never laid eyes on, Max can't shut down the urge to save her. All he can think of is this mysterious woman that kept texting him over the years. He never answered back, until now. Two words. One text message. That's all it takes for Max's world to turn upside down. Will he be able to protect her and resolve the mystery that surrounded her? less

Danger. Secrets. Undeniable Attraction.Undercover DEA agent Chace Ryan is on the brink of cracking the case that has consumed his career: dismantling a ruthless mafia's human trafficking ring. His mission leads him into the underbelly of crime, where danger and deception lurk at every corner. The stakes are high, and for Chace, failure is not an option.His investigation takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Alina Casella, the estranged daughter of the mafia boss he's targeting... moreDanger. Secrets. Undeniable Attraction.Undercover DEA agent Chace Ryan is on the brink of cracking the case that has consumed his career: dismantling a ruthless mafia's human trafficking ring. His mission leads him into the underbelly of crime, where danger and deception lurk at every corner. The stakes are high, and for Chace, failure is not an option.His investigation takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Alina Casella, the estranged daughter of the mafia boss he's targeting. Alina, determined to shed the shadows of her past, now runs The Elite, the city's most sought-after club, under a new identity, seeking redemption and a fresh start.In a world where trust is a rare commodity, Chace's attraction to Alina is immediate and undeniable—an inconvenient truth that complicates his mission further. Despite the instant spark between them, Alina remains unaware of Chace's true identity and his ulterior motives.As Chace delves deeper, he discovers that the criminal network he's fighting has infiltrated The Elite, threatening to pull Alina back into the very life she's desperate to leave behind. Torn between duty and desire, Chace faces the ultimate dilemma: expose his identity to save Alina, risking her wrath and their budding connection, or keep his cover and watch her unknowingly dance with danger.Set against a backdrop of suspense and illicit romance, where a mafia princess and an undercover agent become entangled in a web of lust, loyalty, and lies promises a heart-racing journey from the shadows of betrayal to the possibility of forgiveness. Can Chace dismantle the mafia's hold and win back Alina's trust, or will his deception be the end of their found family? Dive into this gripping romantic suspense to discover if love can truly conquer all. less