Operation Checkmate Series by Dorothy Ewels

Indigo Jones has a devastating secret, one that’s kept her isolated and alone for far too long. Merrick “Knight” Kane is a Navy SEAL determined to succeed on the hardest mission he’s ever undertaken—earning Indigo’s trust. When her past rears its ugly head, threatening to ruin the semblance of normality she’s managed to carve out for herself, Indie has to decide between trusting Knight or protecting him from the consequences of her youth... moreIndigo Jones has a devastating secret, one that’s kept her isolated and alone for far too long. Merrick “Knight” Kane is a Navy SEAL determined to succeed on the hardest mission he’s ever undertaken—earning Indigo’s trust. When her past rears its ugly head, threatening to ruin the semblance of normality she’s managed to carve out for herself, Indie has to decide between trusting Knight or protecting him from the consequences of her youth. Knight knows that despite her appearance, the woman who nursed him back to health is no angel, but the sadness hidden in her beautiful green eyes break his heart. Everything in him urges him to protect and keep her safe, even when she refuses his help. Drawn to him in spite of herself, Indie finds herself fighting for more than just her life as she finds an unexpected happiness when Knight and his family of fellow SEALs welcome her into their inner circle. With the net closing in around her, Indigo has to decide; will she let him in and trust him to be her Knight, or lose everything she never thought she’d have?*** KNIGHT'S QUEEN includes characters from Susan Stoker's Special Forces world. *** less

♣️ Book 2 in the Operation Checkmate series - a part of Susan Stoker's Special Forces: Operation Alpha world ♣️Jessen “Lucky” Ambrose has always been favored by fortune. Meeting renowned former journalist turned romantic suspense author Agatha Traeger seems to be another stroke of good luck until she asks to interview him for research on his career as a Navy SEAL sniper. Instant chemistry turns to outrage and then disgust when she appears to go over his head to his commanding officer... more♣️ Book 2 in the Operation Checkmate series - a part of Susan Stoker's Special Forces: Operation Alpha world ♣️Jessen “Lucky” Ambrose has always been favored by fortune. Meeting renowned former journalist turned romantic suspense author Agatha Traeger seems to be another stroke of good luck until she asks to interview him for research on his career as a Navy SEAL sniper. Instant chemistry turns to outrage and then disgust when she appears to go over his head to his commanding officer. Forced into meeting with her to answer her questions, Lucky can’t deny the sizzling attraction between them, but Agatha’s past is about to catch up with her in the worst way. With everything he’s come to hold dear on the line, has his luck finally run out, or will this SEAL find himself lucky in love?*** LUCKY IN LOVE includes characters from Susan Stoker's Special Forces world. *** less

♣️ Book 3 in the Operation Checkmate series - a part of Susan Stoker's Special Forces: Operation Alpha world ♣️Terrified of patterns repeating, Xavier “Bear” Dermot, has sworn off relationships for life. He never wants to risk his temper revealing he’s just like his father – a wife beater and convicted murderer. Everything in the SEAL rebels at the thought, and so he’s kept women at a distance, satisfying his baser urges with a quick fling here and there... more♣️ Book 3 in the Operation Checkmate series - a part of Susan Stoker's Special Forces: Operation Alpha world ♣️Terrified of patterns repeating, Xavier “Bear” Dermot, has sworn off relationships for life. He never wants to risk his temper revealing he’s just like his father – a wife beater and convicted murderer. Everything in the SEAL rebels at the thought, and so he’s kept women at a distance, satisfying his baser urges with a quick fling here and there. Police officer Eloise Mason always thought she would find someone to settle down with someday, until fate decided otherwise. Knowing no man would ever settle for the little she can offer, she’s kept her heart whole by convincing herself single-by-choice is the way she always envisioned her life turning out. After the hottest one-night-stand of their lives, Bear and Eloise go their separate ways, both determined to remain committed to solitude. Thrown together by circumstance, their undeniable chemistry leads to a friends-with-benefits arrangement that suits both of them just fine… until it doesn’t. Are Bear and Eloise destined to forever keep love at a distance, or will they risk baring their darkest secrets to each other for the chance at their happily ever after? less

♣️ Book 4 in the Operation Checkmate series - a part of Susan Stoker's Special Forces: Operation Alpha world ♣️Decisive. Aggressive. Dangerous. These are the words that have always been associated with Onyx “Dutch” Wilde and his ability to manipulate the enemy into positions of vulnerability with his well-played strategies. But the Navy SEAL has never had to deal with the most powerful defense a woman can muster – until now. Friend-zoned... more♣️ Book 4 in the Operation Checkmate series - a part of Susan Stoker's Special Forces: Operation Alpha world ♣️Decisive. Aggressive. Dangerous. These are the words that have always been associated with Onyx “Dutch” Wilde and his ability to manipulate the enemy into positions of vulnerability with his well-played strategies. But the Navy SEAL has never had to deal with the most powerful defense a woman can muster – until now. Friend-zoned. That’s the move Sage Hudson pulled when she found herself unexpectedly drawn to the drop-dead gorgeous man offering to keep her safe. An abusive ex-boyfriend and a traumatic experience with a vicious drug lord left her convinced that acting on their mutual attraction would just confuse matters and leave her heartbroken on top of everything else.But when her ex resurfaces, along with threats from the criminal mastermind, Dutch is determined that he’s going to keep the woman who’s crept beneath his defenses and into his heart safe – friend-zone be damned. Playing it cool when every inch of her longs to claim him for her own, Sage and Dutch find themselves in a stalemate – unsure how to move forward. With their lives and hearts on the line, will they risk it all for the ultimate prize: love?*** DUTCH'S DEFENSE includes characters from Susan Stoker's Special Forces world. *** less

He'll do anything to keep her, even give her up... Beckett "Scooter" Archer has been in love with another man's woman since the day Kathleen Pierce smiled at him at a cookout. But he's not the type of man to break up a happy family, especially when he's a fellow Navy SEAL and she has a young son to take care of. Stay-at-home mom, Kathleen, has always put her son Luke's wellbeing above her own... moreHe'll do anything to keep her, even give her up... Beckett "Scooter" Archer has been in love with another man's woman since the day Kathleen Pierce smiled at him at a cookout. But he's not the type of man to break up a happy family, especially when he's a fellow Navy SEAL and she has a young son to take care of. Stay-at-home mom, Kathleen, has always put her son Luke's wellbeing above her own. In and out of hospital since birth, his need for medical care is the only reason she's stayed with Jeff as long as she has. Everything changes when he kicks her and Luke out without a word of explanation, leaving them homeless and alone. Learning of their situation, Scooter makes Kay an offer she can't refuse. He needs a housekeeper; she needs a job and a home for herself and her son. Unable to deny their attraction for each other, Kay hardly dares to hope that the man offering her a happily-ever-after is for real, until their idyll is shattered. With their relationship under scrutiny and Luke's future at stake, Scooter is determined this is one endgame he's determined to win, at any cost. But can he convince Kay they're worth the risk, or will she sacrifice their love to keep her son? less

Born with a rare genetic condition, Fancy Gilmore has always been treated as fragile by those closest to her. A desire for independence and a secret love for her best friend’s brother sent her running to San Francisco and a new life. When a client-turned-stalker catapults her back to the safety of her parents’ home, she doesn’t expect to find herself in the arms of the man she’s spent years trying to forget... moreBorn with a rare genetic condition, Fancy Gilmore has always been treated as fragile by those closest to her. A desire for independence and a secret love for her best friend’s brother sent her running to San Francisco and a new life. When a client-turned-stalker catapults her back to the safety of her parents’ home, she doesn’t expect to find herself in the arms of the man she’s spent years trying to forget.Navy SEAL, Godric “Gator” Soren has spent his entire life believing Fancy could do anything she set her mind to, while still trying to protect her from harm. On medical leave back home after a mission gone wrong, he’s shocked to find her gentle spirit seems shattered in ways unrelated to her condition. With a world that believes her to be as fragile as a butterfly, Fancy needs to find the strength to trust in herself, Gator, and their love for each other.With a madman determined to destroy their newfound connection the way he’s convinced Fancy destroyed his own, will Gator’s last desperate gambit be enough to draw out the threat and put an end to it forever? less

She fled from him years ago, taking his heart with her. Now he’s found her again, he’ll do whatever it takes to make things right, and keep her with him forever.Throwing himself into his career as a Navy SEAL, Treven “Digit” Nicols has tried to put memories of the night he lost the love of his life behind him. His life off-duty as a Dominant at The Blue Rose provides a healthy release for his baser needs while ensuring he remains free of any commitments... moreShe fled from him years ago, taking his heart with her. Now he’s found her again, he’ll do whatever it takes to make things right, and keep her with him forever.Throwing himself into his career as a Navy SEAL, Treven “Digit” Nicols has tried to put memories of the night he lost the love of his life behind him. His life off-duty as a Dominant at The Blue Rose provides a healthy release for his baser needs while ensuring he remains free of any commitments. The fact that he’s never been able to forget Liora is just because he doesn’t know why she ran from him. Or so he tells himself.Their romance was one for the storybooks, but Liora Adams’ traumatic memories drove her from Treven’s arms in a state of panic just days before they planned to run away together. She’s been running ever since, wishing desperately that she could go back and change things. A new start in the town of Riverton leads to a job waitressing at an exclusive club, where the scenes of bondage and trust between Dom and Sub have her fascinated. When she asks her boss for an introduction into their world, she doesn’t expect the Master he introduces her to, to be the man she’s spent years longing to find again.Reunited, by fate or chance, Treven and Liora are determined to lay the past to rest, but their future together is at risk. A psychopath is closing in on Treven’s SEAL team, and this time William Armatrout the Third will stop at nothing to ensure none of them have a happily ever after. It’s Checkmate in the final minute and this time, Digit’s Deflection may not be enough to protect his family or the woman he’ll lay down his life for. less