Shenandoah Shadows Series by Melissa F. Miller

Trent Mann stuck his hand into the flame once before. Now he’s determined to protect himself . .. and his heart. Trent should have known better. He does know better. But, somehow, still mourning the death of his partner and lover, the former Navy SEAL fell, and fell hard, for a married woman. He and Olivia Santos walked through fire together. But when they came out the other side, he froze... moreTrent Mann stuck his hand into the flame once before. Now he’s determined to protect himself . .. and his heart. Trent should have known better. He does know better. But, somehow, still mourning the death of his partner and lover, the former Navy SEAL fell, and fell hard, for a married woman. He and Olivia Santos walked through fire together. But when they came out the other side, he froze. He hasn’t laid eyes on the CIA operative in months, not since they worked together to reveal an explosive political scandal. The heat between them was unmistakable. But the minute the dust settled, he fled like he was being chased by a ghost. Because he was. Olivia has problems of her own. A vengeful ex-husband, livid political enemies, and a meddlesome mother, to name just a few. But she can’t stop thinking about Trent—and the haunted look in his eyes. He blames himself for the jihadist ambush and execution of Carla Ricci. But Olivia has an inkling that there’s more to the story than Trent realizes. And she’s never been one to ignore her hunches. When Trent learns she’s playing with fire, he races to her side. But will he be too late to save her from the forces she’s unleashed? less

heir relationship was forged in fire. Now they’ll face the most incendiary danger of all: each other. Olivia was trapped in a loveless marriage to an icy control freak for more years than she cares to remember. She swore that once she was free, she’d never settle for anything less than fierce, true love. She thought she’d found it with Trent; obviously, she was wrong. When Trent closes his eyes at night, all he sees is Olivia’s huge blue eyes, full of fire... moreheir relationship was forged in fire. Now they’ll face the most incendiary danger of all: each other. Olivia was trapped in a loveless marriage to an icy control freak for more years than she cares to remember. She swore that once she was free, she’d never settle for anything less than fierce, true love. She thought she’d found it with Trent; obviously, she was wrong. When Trent closes his eyes at night, all he sees is Olivia’s huge blue eyes, full of fire. In his sleep, his hands trace her curves in the air. But every morning he wakes up alone in a cold bed. He doesn’t deserve her, he knows that much. And he’s determined to leave her in peace. Easier said than done. When they’re both called as witnesses in a federal prosecution, they’re marked for execution. Forced to stay together in a safe house, they do their best to avoid one another. But when the government safe house goes up in flames, they end up right back where they started: on the run with no one to trust but each other. less

Gorgeous. Challenging. Unforgiving. Outfitter Chelsea Bishop understands the Shenandoah Wilderness. She appreciates its beauty and its danger. So when a client and his guide vanish during a backcountry camping and rafting expedition, she knows she'll need an expert's help to find them . .. just so long as that expert is anyone other than Jake West, the man who broke her heart a decade ago. Jake West sacrificed his personal happiness for the greater good a long time ago... moreGorgeous. Challenging. Unforgiving. Outfitter Chelsea Bishop understands the Shenandoah Wilderness. She appreciates its beauty and its danger. So when a client and his guide vanish during a backcountry camping and rafting expedition, she knows she'll need an expert's help to find them . .. just so long as that expert is anyone other than Jake West, the man who broke her heart a decade ago. Jake West sacrificed his personal happiness for the greater good a long time ago. The former pararescue specialist lives to save others, and he's damn good at it, too. When the only woman he's ever loved walks into Potomac Private Services, he refuses to assign the matter to anyone else. Jake and Chelsea plunge into the wilderness together to find the missing men and land smack in the middle of a criminal conspiracy. When a storm rolls in, they're cut off from the outside world and in danger from ruthless criminals, the harsh landscape, and, maybe most of all, the memory of the passion they once shared. Forced proximity and second-chance romance meet fast-paced suspense and gripping action in the fourth book in USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller’s Shenandoah Shadows series. less

Jake West chose duty over love once before. He doesn’t plan to make the same mistake twice. But will he get the chance for a do-over with Chelsea? Jake’s long-buried feelings for Chelsea bubbled to the surface when they were trapped in the woods together, and, in the moment, she felt the same. But now that they’re back to their ordinary lives, she wants to take things slowly. He’ll proceed at any speed she wants. The problem is, Chelsea’s not returning his calls... moreJake West chose duty over love once before. He doesn’t plan to make the same mistake twice. But will he get the chance for a do-over with Chelsea? Jake’s long-buried feelings for Chelsea bubbled to the surface when they were trapped in the woods together, and, in the moment, she felt the same. But now that they’re back to their ordinary lives, she wants to take things slowly. He’ll proceed at any speed she wants. The problem is, Chelsea’s not returning his calls. She’s not returning any calls, because she’s been abducted. What Jake and Chelsea found in the woods stirred a hornet’s nest, and now she’s in grave danger. While Jake’s trusted team and Chelsea’s closest friends hunt for her, Chelsea herself plays a high-stakes game with her captor to stay alive. The slow-burn romance and fast-paced action continue in the fifth book in USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller’s Shenandoah Shadows series. less

Dive into the conclusion to Jake and Chelsea's story in the sixth Shenandoah Shadows novella from USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller. Jake and Chelsea loved each other a lifetime ago. Now, their long-buried feelings have resurfaced, and they have a second chance at happiness—if they can withstand the threats closing in on them. Chelsea Bishop survived abduction, hypothermia, and an attempt on her life. But she's haunted by the knowledge that she's still in danger... moreDive into the conclusion to Jake and Chelsea's story in the sixth Shenandoah Shadows novella from USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller. Jake and Chelsea loved each other a lifetime ago. Now, their long-buried feelings have resurfaced, and they have a second chance at happiness—if they can withstand the threats closing in on them. Chelsea Bishop survived abduction, hypothermia, and an attempt on her life. But she's haunted by the knowledge that she's still in danger. Jake West vows to protect Chelsea at all costs. Her abductor's behind bars, but she holds the key to a four-million-dollar puzzle, and there are people who will stop at nothing to get it. Jake promises to stay by Chelsea's side, no matter what. But when he gets a lead, he's forced to choose between honoring his commitment or hunting down the people who threaten her. Will he have to sacrifice their happiness to keep her safe? less

Glamorous professional racecar driver Leilah Khan is a thrill seeker, always up for adventure. She’s also tough and fearless. She has to be, as one of the few women in a field dominated by testosterone. Attorney Ryan Hayes is intellectual and methodical. He may work for a private security firm, but his job is to avoid danger, not seek it. All the same, when his friends surprise him with a driving experience with Leilah for his birthday, Ryan finds it—and her—exhilarating... moreGlamorous professional racecar driver Leilah Khan is a thrill seeker, always up for adventure. She’s also tough and fearless. She has to be, as one of the few women in a field dominated by testosterone. Attorney Ryan Hayes is intellectual and methodical. He may work for a private security firm, but his job is to avoid danger, not seek it. All the same, when his friends surprise him with a driving experience with Leilah for his birthday, Ryan finds it—and her—exhilarating. After they leave the racetrack, still coursing with adrenaline from the high-speed laps, Leilah crashes her street car. Someone’s tampered with her brakes. And they, whoever they are, won’t stop there. Ryan and Leilah go on the run, unsure if the danger chasing them is from her racing rivals or his work for Potomac Private Services. As they scramble to find answers, they try to resist the attraction they feel. Their chemistry is undeniable, but neither is willing to act on it. For one thing, they’re oil and water. For another, Ryan is Leilah’s brother’s best friend. But as both the danger and their desire grow, they’ll face more than one impossible choice. less

The wait is over! Marielle and Omar finally get their story. You can expect tension, danger, and waves of emotion in this one! Omar Khan, former undercover agent for the DEA and current special operative for Potomac Private Services, fears nothing—nothing that is except for a small, bespectacled half-French former CIA analyst who holds his heart in the palm of her hands. Data geek Marielle Moreau understands numbers. Patterns, statistics, algorithms—these make sense to her. People, not so much... moreThe wait is over! Marielle and Omar finally get their story. You can expect tension, danger, and waves of emotion in this one! Omar Khan, former undercover agent for the DEA and current special operative for Potomac Private Services, fears nothing—nothing that is except for a small, bespectacled half-French former CIA analyst who holds his heart in the palm of her hands. Data geek Marielle Moreau understands numbers. Patterns, statistics, algorithms—these make sense to her. People, not so much. One person in particular, her coworker and crush Omar Kahn, is incomprehensible. Omar runs hot and cold with her. But when Potomac Private Services takes on a high-stakes case, Omar and Marielle are thrust out of the friend zone and into the danger zone together. Assigned to infiltrate a heavily guarded yacht at sea and retrieve sensitive data, Marielle and Omar’s cover is that of a couple in love. Will they succeed in their mission? And will their fake relationship turn into something more? less

Omar and Marielle’s mission continues in Adrift. Omar Khan and Marielle Moreau thought they understood the risks of the job. They were wrong. When their asset disappears from a coastal village in southern France, what begins as a recovery operation turns into something far more dangerous. Cut off from their team and unsure who they can trust, Omar and Marielle are forced into hiding. As the pressure mounts and the clock ticks, long-buried secrets emerge... moreOmar and Marielle’s mission continues in Adrift. Omar Khan and Marielle Moreau thought they understood the risks of the job. They were wrong. When their asset disappears from a coastal village in southern France, what begins as a recovery operation turns into something far more dangerous. Cut off from their team and unsure who they can trust, Omar and Marielle are forced into hiding. As the pressure mounts and the clock ticks, long-buried secrets emerge. They’ll have to face the truth about their allies, the woman everyone wants to control, and, most dangerous of all, themselves. less

The mission that began on a yacht was never supposed to reach the White House. Working separate angles across Europe and the United States, Omar Khan and Marielle Moreau are closing in on powerful players in a global conspiracy. Each step draws them—and their asset—in greater danger. When old betrayals resurface and alliances shift, trust becomes a lethal gamble... moreThe mission that began on a yacht was never supposed to reach the White House. Working separate angles across Europe and the United States, Omar Khan and Marielle Moreau are closing in on powerful players in a global conspiracy. Each step draws them—and their asset—in greater danger. When old betrayals resurface and alliances shift, trust becomes a lethal gamble. But for Omar and Marielle, the real risk comes when the assignment ends and they're forced to confront what they mean to each other when there's nowhere left to hide. less

Omar and Marielle’s mission concludes in Sheltered. The assignment that began with a fake relationship on a yacht was never meant to reach the White House. After exposing a coup that stretches from Washington to Tunis, Omar Khan and Marielle Moreau discover the danger isn’t over. A compromised intelligence operation and a looming attack on foreign soil threaten to ignite an international crisis that traces back to the highest levels of power... moreOmar and Marielle’s mission concludes in Sheltered. The assignment that began with a fake relationship on a yacht was never meant to reach the White House. After exposing a coup that stretches from Washington to Tunis, Omar Khan and Marielle Moreau discover the danger isn’t over. A compromised intelligence operation and a looming attack on foreign soil threaten to ignite an international crisis that traces back to the highest levels of power. Forced to operate on separate continents, they race to stop a betrayal that could destabilize two nations. Double agents surface. Governments maneuver in the shadows. The crisis reaches beyond a single presidency. Failure is not an option. The truth will come to light, and Omar and Marielle will finally claim the future they’ve been fighting for. less