Blackhawk Security Series by Margaret Watson

Two against the Taliban, two wildly different agendas — both crazy risky!Laila’s not the type of woman who needs rescuing. Except for a tiny rule-breaking penchant, she’s a model CIA agent—smart, resourceful, brave, and very very determined.. But right now she’s in a tight situation—in more than one way. She’s hiding from the Taliban in a network of pitch-dark interlocking caves, so narrow a cat could barely thread its way through them. A cat or an agent trained for it... moreTwo against the Taliban, two wildly different agendas — both crazy risky!Laila’s not the type of woman who needs rescuing. Except for a tiny rule-breaking penchant, she’s a model CIA agent—smart, resourceful, brave, and very very determined.. But right now she’s in a tight situation—in more than one way. She’s hiding from the Taliban in a network of pitch-dark interlocking caves, so narrow a cat could barely thread its way through them. A cat or an agent trained for it.And that would be Jase, her designated rescuer.Once her CIA training agent, he’s the last man she’d get involved with, even though he’s the hottest guy she’s ever met. He’s bossy. Intimidating. Way too alpha. And a strict rule follower.All traits on her ‘no fly’ list.Set against the tense U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, this rapid-fire tale begins with electrifying action, moves on to fast-flying sparks, and never lets up. Laila’s on the way to Kabul to leave the country, where she also teaches a class of village girls, when her driver betrays her. She outwits him, but it’s only a matter of time till the Taliban track her down.She’s never been so glad to see Jase.Romance should be the last thing on either’s mind as they frantically crawl and slither their way through the claustrophobic caves, desperate to find an exit. Still, infatuation sparks.And smolders.But neither can afford to take their eyes off their own goals. Jase’s is simple--to rejoin his team and deliver Laila safely to Kabul. But Laila has a more ambitious agenda, one that will require breaking rules, disobeying orders, and endangering the whole team. less

When Lainey becomes trapped in a burning building with her almost-divorced husband’s body, Brody rescues her just in time. And when she realizes the killer is now after her, she takes refuge at Brody’s Montana ranch.Lainey and Brody have been fighting their attraction for years. But as the barriers between them fall, Lainey rescues Phoebe, a runaway teen, from the compound where her husband died. Now they’re forced to focus on Phoebe and an invisible threat... moreWhen Lainey becomes trapped in a burning building with her almost-divorced husband’s body, Brody rescues her just in time. And when she realizes the killer is now after her, she takes refuge at Brody’s Montana ranch.Lainey and Brody have been fighting their attraction for years. But as the barriers between them fall, Lainey rescues Phoebe, a runaway teen, from the compound where her husband died. Now they’re forced to focus on Phoebe and an invisible threat.Whoever murdered her husband has eyes on Lainey. Will their fragile new family survive a desperate predator? Can they protect Phoebe, identify the killer and find their happily ever after? less

When attorney Alexandra comes home early and overhears her husband Jerry hiring a hitman to kill her, she runs. Heads toward Seattle. After being a street kid there, she knows how to disappear.But a man is following her. After she finds a tracking device, she wonders if tall, compelling Gideon is Jerry’s hired killer.Alex and Gideon become stranded in a massive snowstorm... moreWhen attorney Alexandra comes home early and overhears her husband Jerry hiring a hitman to kill her, she runs. Heads toward Seattle. After being a street kid there, she knows how to disappear.But a man is following her. After she finds a tracking device, she wonders if tall, compelling Gideon is Jerry’s hired killer.Alex and Gideon become stranded in a massive snowstorm. Snowed in at a tiny hotel, Alex isn’t sure which is more dangerous – her husband, who is likely coming after her? Or the dark stranger she’s trapped with? A man who’s clearly hiding secrets. less

NO ENEMIES, NO RIVALS,NO MESSY BEAK-UPS…SO WHO’S TRYING TO KILL HER?Julia’s made a great life for herself— she’s now the chef-owner of Madeline’s, the restaurant she’s always dreamed of, and it’s one of the best in Seattle. But suddenly she finds her great life falling apart—on every front.Madeline’s is losing $10,000 a month, and as if that’s not bad enough, someone sabotaged her stove during the evening rush. Now someone’s broken into her home. And tried to push her under a bus... moreNO ENEMIES, NO RIVALS,NO MESSY BEAK-UPS…SO WHO’S TRYING TO KILL HER?Julia’s made a great life for herself— she’s now the chef-owner of Madeline’s, the restaurant she’s always dreamed of, and it’s one of the best in Seattle. But suddenly she finds her great life falling apart—on every front.Madeline’s is losing $10,000 a month, and as if that’s not bad enough, someone sabotaged her stove during the evening rush. Now someone’s broken into her home. And tried to push her under a bus. And installed spyware on her laptop.At the insistence of her best friend, she’s finally recognized the need for help. She thought they’d just investigate, but Blackhawk Security’s recommending a bodyguard—someone who’ll be with her night and day, bossing her around in the name of “security.” Of course she rebels!But former Delta Force officer Nico Elliott wins her over right away, going undercover as a busser at Madeline’s and on the very first night uncovers:A possible scheme to steal from the restaurantMissing lighting between Madeline’s and her carA second break-in, and hidden microphones in her houseAnd she discovers he’s a great busser, in addition to his other talents. If she has to have a bodyguard, this is a real pro-- and so easygoing. Not to mention easy on the eyes. The kind of guy she could really go for if things were different.As for Nico, he’s in deep. The attraction he feels is all but disastrous in his job—there’s no way he can let it get in the way of the op. Still— this thing between them sizzles and simmers like dinner at Madeline’s. And the truth is so dangerous, buried so far in the past that they both need to be on high alert. less

Sierra Baker has no idea she’s in danger – until a frightening and unsettling traffic stop late one night. When Cody Parker shows up the next day and announces he’s her bodyguard, she’s even more terrified. Is Parker on the level? Or is this the shadowy stranger who stopped her car the night before?Her partner Alex assures Sierra the danger is real – the Russian mob is after her. Parker has been sent to protect her. But she and Cody are oil and water... moreSierra Baker has no idea she’s in danger – until a frightening and unsettling traffic stop late one night. When Cody Parker shows up the next day and announces he’s her bodyguard, she’s even more terrified. Is Parker on the level? Or is this the shadowy stranger who stopped her car the night before?Her partner Alex assures Sierra the danger is real – the Russian mob is after her. Parker has been sent to protect her. But she and Cody are oil and water. Complete opposites who agree on nothing. Except for their irresistible attraction to each other. less

Bree Gordon looks nothing like a bodyguard. But the short, slender woman knows how to keep her principal safe. And one of her most potent weapons is her appearance. People see her and dismiss her. Their mistake.Jameson Ford is a technical whiz who’s working on a program that’ll be a game changer. The military wants it. So does the CIA, along with some unsavory players. Someone close to him wants it, as well – one of the engineers in his lab... moreBree Gordon looks nothing like a bodyguard. But the short, slender woman knows how to keep her principal safe. And one of her most potent weapons is her appearance. People see her and dismiss her. Their mistake.Jameson Ford is a technical whiz who’s working on a program that’ll be a game changer. The military wants it. So does the CIA, along with some unsavory players. Someone close to him wants it, as well – one of the engineers in his lab.When he reluctantly hires a bodyguard, he’s shocked when Bree shows up. But it doesn’t take long for him to appreciate her abilities. Will the attraction flaring between them be their salvation? Or will it be their downfall? less

Mel and Dev are no longer a couple, but they run Blackhawk Security together. When being around Dev becomes too painful, she buys him out.Dev knows she’s going after her old CIA boss Kingsley, so Dev makes her a deal – if she accepts his help on this last job, he’ll walk away.But Kingsley is slippery. After he murders one man and almost kills a young woman, they realize he has a well-planned escape.Can Mel and Dev stop him? Or will Kingsly eliminate them first?

Someone wants Mackenzie Stone dead.After four attempts on her life, the Stone Foundation hires her a bodyguard - Diego Lopez, the man who’d thwarted the most recent attack.Mackenzie suspects the threat is coming from inside her organization, so Diego poses as a college friend researching foundations. Their 24/7 forced proximity only intensifies the attraction simmering between them.As their need for each other begins boiling over, they struggle to focus on the growing threat... moreSomeone wants Mackenzie Stone dead.After four attempts on her life, the Stone Foundation hires her a bodyguard - Diego Lopez, the man who’d thwarted the most recent attack.Mackenzie suspects the threat is coming from inside her organization, so Diego poses as a college friend researching foundations. Their 24/7 forced proximity only intensifies the attraction simmering between them.As their need for each other begins boiling over, they struggle to focus on the growing threat. And when they visit Diego’s family for Christmas, Mackenzie is torn by conflicting emotions – celebrating the holiday she hates while fighting her need for Diego.As the threats spiral out of control, Mackenzie is backed into a corner. Can they unravel the mystery of the attacks before the shadowy danger engulfs them both? less

When Anne Remington's weekly calls to her sister go unanswered, she knows something is terribly wrong. Celia, a chef for a ruthless Las Vegas mob boss, has vanished, and Anne fears the worst. Desperate, she heads to Helena, Montana -- their agreed-upon safe haven if either ever needed help. But Celia isn’t there.While searching for clues, Anne takes a job as a cook at a local bar, the same one she and Celia visited on a long-ago vacation... moreWhen Anne Remington's weekly calls to her sister go unanswered, she knows something is terribly wrong. Celia, a chef for a ruthless Las Vegas mob boss, has vanished, and Anne fears the worst. Desperate, she heads to Helena, Montana -- their agreed-upon safe haven if either ever needed help. But Celia isn’t there.While searching for clues, Anne takes a job as a cook at a local bar, the same one she and Celia visited on a long-ago vacation. She quickly befriends the bar's owner, Hiram, who becomes a father figure, and Noah, a rugged Blackhawk Security operative, whose presence stirs unexpected sparks.But when the mob boss's son arrives in Helena, hunting for Anne, her worst fears take shape -- Celia may be dead. The danger escalates when a hitman shows up, also tracking Anne down. With her life now in jeopardy, Anne must decide if she’s willing to risk everything to uncover the truth. less

Celia Remington thought she left her old life behind when she fled from mob boss Bobby Doyle and went into hiding in Montana. As his personal chef, she was too close to danger -- and to Bobby’s son, Nick, a man she cared for but knew she could never have. Bobby would never allow it.Now, starting fresh and reconnecting with her sister Anne, Celia works at a quiet bar, far from the mob's reach. But everything changes when Nick walks in, believing she was dead... moreCelia Remington thought she left her old life behind when she fled from mob boss Bobby Doyle and went into hiding in Montana. As his personal chef, she was too close to danger -- and to Bobby’s son, Nick, a man she cared for but knew she could never have. Bobby would never allow it.Now, starting fresh and reconnecting with her sister Anne, Celia works at a quiet bar, far from the mob's reach. But everything changes when Nick walks in, believing she was dead. In Helena, the two finally have a chance to explore the connection they were forced to leave behind.But their reunion is short-lived. When Bobby’s hitmen come knocking, Celia and Nick are thrust back into the crosshairs of the powerful mob boss. And this time, there may be no place left to hide. less