Gems of Wolfe Island Series by Helen Hardt

She’s returning to her life. He’s running from his.As Moonstone, she was held captive on a tropical island and forced to submit to the twisted and abhorrent desires of rich men. Now Katelyn Brooks is starting fresh and is determined to reclaim her life. With the help of the Wolfe family, she’s working toward healing…which doesn’t necessarily include falling for a gorgeous waiter.Luke Johnson is a recovering alcoholic who just wants to fly under the radar... moreShe’s returning to her life. He’s running from his.As Moonstone, she was held captive on a tropical island and forced to submit to the twisted and abhorrent desires of rich men. Now Katelyn Brooks is starting fresh and is determined to reclaim her life. With the help of the Wolfe family, she’s working toward healing…which doesn’t necessarily include falling for a gorgeous waiter.Luke Johnson is a recovering alcoholic who just wants to fly under the radar. He’s not looking for love, but when Katelyn walks through the doors of the restaurant where he works, he’s struck by her beauty and her meekness. Circumstances throw them together, and neither is able to resist the attraction that sparks between them.But Luke has a secret—a big one—that could spell danger for both of them. less

To be worthy of her, he must make the ultimate sacrifice.Katelyn Brooks is the happiest she’s been in a long time. In order to reclaim her life, she has faced the person who betrayed her, gained a prestigious executive assistant position, and fallen in love with gorgeous Luke Johnson.Luke loves Katelyn desperately, but he knows he’s not worthy of her... moreTo be worthy of her, he must make the ultimate sacrifice.Katelyn Brooks is the happiest she’s been in a long time. In order to reclaim her life, she has faced the person who betrayed her, gained a prestigious executive assistant position, and fallen in love with gorgeous Luke Johnson.Luke loves Katelyn desperately, but he knows he’s not worthy of her. His life is a lie, and until he faces his history and makes what amends he can, he can’t be in a relationship, no matter how desperately he loves her. She deserves better.So he returns to his previous life…only to find Katelyn’s present entangled within his past. Luke must make a choice—a choice that could have deadly consequences. less

He'll protect her no matter what...even from herself.As Garnet, professional volleyball player Aspen Davis was hunted on an island in the South Pacific by depraved men who paid millions for the privilege. While her athleticism initially gave her an edge, it turned into a hindrance when her tormentors saw her as a challenge. Scarred and mentally exhausted, she's blocked out a lot of the memories.Now she's disappeared again.Ex-Navy SEAL Buck Moreno is haunted every day by his past... moreHe'll protect her no matter what...even from herself.As Garnet, professional volleyball player Aspen Davis was hunted on an island in the South Pacific by depraved men who paid millions for the privilege. While her athleticism initially gave her an edge, it turned into a hindrance when her tormentors saw her as a challenge. Scarred and mentally exhausted, she's blocked out a lot of the memories.Now she's disappeared again.Ex-Navy SEAL Buck Moreno is haunted every day by his past. He's had no choice but to learn to keep his emotions at bay, so when he's hired to find and protect Aspen Davis, he treats it like any other job. Or he tries to, anyway. Aspen is beautiful and strong and brave, and Buck finds himself feeling more than he should-more than he ever thought he'd feel again.Despite both their pasts, the two find solace in each other...until Aspen begins to remember. The more she recalls, the more she wants revenge against those who wronged her. Buck vows to protect her at all costs...even if he must protect her from herself. less

She’ll do anything to get revenge…Aspen Davis is on a mission. She’s determined to find out how and why she ended up captive on a South Pacific island where she was hunted and tormented for over five years. She’s following the clues…even when they lead to some very dark places.Buck Moreno vows to protect Aspen no matter what. He understands her need for vengeance—he’s been there—but he also sees the other side, and he doesn’t want that life for the woman he cherishes... moreShe’ll do anything to get revenge…Aspen Davis is on a mission. She’s determined to find out how and why she ended up captive on a South Pacific island where she was hunted and tormented for over five years. She’s following the clues…even when they lead to some very dark places.Buck Moreno vows to protect Aspen no matter what. He understands her need for vengeance—he’s been there—but he also sees the other side, and he doesn’t want that life for the woman he cherishes. But she must come to this conclusion herself. In the meantime? He’ll help her find the answers she seeks.But every secret Buck and Aspen uncover leads to more mysteries…and in the end, he may not be able to save her. less

Don't miss the gripping conclusion to the Wolfes of Manhattan/Gems of Wolfe Island series!A threat. A ghost from the past. A murder.And two tortured souls who find solace in each other.Ex-Navy SEAL Leif Ramsey—known as Phoenix—has fallen hard for spitfire Kelly Taylor, but the first order of business is to protect her from whoever is sending her threatening texts... moreDon't miss the gripping conclusion to the Wolfes of Manhattan/Gems of Wolfe Island series!A threat. A ghost from the past. A murder.And two tortured souls who find solace in each other.Ex-Navy SEAL Leif Ramsey—known as Phoenix—has fallen hard for spitfire Kelly Taylor, but the first order of business is to protect her from whoever is sending her threatening texts. Her tormenter has upped the ante with a message Leif can’t bear to show Kelly, but when he finally does…Kelly knows exactly who sent it—a person she thought had disappeared forever. Kelly tries to go on with her life, determined not to let anything interfere with her new job and her budding relationship with Leif. But her abusive mother is in town and wants to see her, and her tormentor is inching ever closer.When an unexpected murder leaves both Kelly and Leif stunned and unnerved, they turn to each other. Someone is watching though—someone who will destroy everything in his path to get what he wants. less