Griffin Security & Protection Series by Aria Ray

Willow would do anything to save her sister—even carrying someone else’s child.The surrogacy was supposed to pay for Ivy’s surgery and get them out of poverty. But then, the baby’s parents are killed in an explosion and her world is blown to pieces.As the killer sets a target on her, Willow realizes there’s only one person she can turn to: Shane, a friend of the baby’s father who runs a security firm.Shane's job as the head of Griffin Security is to keep his clients safe - no strings attached... moreWillow would do anything to save her sister—even carrying someone else’s child.The surrogacy was supposed to pay for Ivy’s surgery and get them out of poverty. But then, the baby’s parents are killed in an explosion and her world is blown to pieces.As the killer sets a target on her, Willow realizes there’s only one person she can turn to: Shane, a friend of the baby’s father who runs a security firm.Shane's job as the head of Griffin Security is to keep his clients safe - no strings attached. However, when his former commander and his wife are killed in an explosion, things become personal.Tom Jenkins once saved his life. The least Shane can do is make sure his unborn baby remains unharmed – and the woman who’s carrying it.Shane vows to bring the killer to justice, but protecting Willow proves more difficult than he anticipated. The terribly stubborn woman is used to taking care of herself and her small family and challenges his every decision. Worse, she is so stunningly beautiful that keeping the line between business and pleasure soon becomes impossible.When the danger closes in, can he set his feelings aside and keep Willow out of harm’s way, or will it be the first time he fails his job? less

A thief, a hero, and a secret stolen. Will Zac protect the woman he loves, despite the fact that he has been assigned to hunt her down?All Belle wanted was justice. But when armed men break into her home, she realizes just how high the price might be.Forced into hiding, she has two things at stake: carrying out her plan and surviving to see justice served.That is until she meets her neighbor, Tony... moreA thief, a hero, and a secret stolen. Will Zac protect the woman he loves, despite the fact that he has been assigned to hunt her down?All Belle wanted was justice. But when armed men break into her home, she realizes just how high the price might be.Forced into hiding, she has two things at stake: carrying out her plan and surviving to see justice served.That is until she meets her neighbor, Tony. Fascinating, protective, and devilishly handsome, he is everything Belle ever wanted in a man – and keeping her distance and identity hidden becomes harder by the day.Hired by his father Admiral Prescott to retrieve stolen top-secret military files, Zac is prepared for anything that might get in his way. Except for the most beautiful woman he ever met:Belle. His target. And a thief who took the files.Her involvement in the case is undoubted, and Zac has to pretend to be her friendly neighbor Tony to gain her trust and find the stolen documents.As their connection deepens, Zac and Belle find themselves torn between their feelings and duty. Soon, they must choose which side to fight for and whether their love is worth risking it all for.But when the truth about the stolen files is finally revealed, can they find a way to be together, or will their secrets tear them apart?The Protected Secret is the second book in the "Griffin Security & Protection” romance series.Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple, though it is recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment. less

Claire has always been the responsible one until she allowed herself one wild night.Claire had always been in control, but after dealing with her troublesome sister's drama, she allowed herself to loosen up one night. Especially because the handsome, muscular, and intelligent stranger she met at the bar was just too perfect to resist. The way he ignited every inch of her being that night was something she would never forget... moreClaire has always been the responsible one until she allowed herself one wild night.Claire had always been in control, but after dealing with her troublesome sister's drama, she allowed herself to loosen up one night. Especially because the handsome, muscular, and intelligent stranger she met at the bar was just too perfect to resist. The way he ignited every inch of her being that night was something she would never forget.Claire wasn't planning to see him again, until two pink lines showed up on her pregnancy test, and she realized she had no way to find her mysterious lover.Three years later, Claire's life was thrown into turmoil again when her sister went missing.When she turned to Griffin Security for help, the last thing she expected to see was an all-too-familiar face at their office - the man who fathered her daughter, Jace.Jace had never been interested in relationships until he met a beautiful stranger at a bar and thought she might just be the one to change that. But she bolted from his bed the next morning.Years later, she suddenly shows up in his office, even more stunning than he remembered.Jace can't deny the obvious. He still wants her, and this time he won't let her run away. Or will he?As they work together to find Claire's sister, the old chemistry between them returns with a vengeance. Nonetheless, Jace notices that something is different about Claire. Is it because she's worried about her missing sister, or is she keeping something from him?Once Jace uncovers the truth, will they still get a second chance at happiness? Or will Claire's secret keep them apart for good?The Unknown Child is the third book in the "Griffin Security & Protection” romance series.Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple, though it is recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment. less

Emily, always the little sister in her brother's eyes, finds herself trapped in the midst of a relentless blackmail storm. When she turns to Finn, the skilled security expert and her brother's off-limits best friend, a dangerous game begins.Their partnership to unmask the villain ignites an undeniable passion, a forbidden love that threatens everything. Finn, torn between his loyalty to Emily's brother and his feelings for her, ends their secret affair... moreEmily, always the little sister in her brother's eyes, finds herself trapped in the midst of a relentless blackmail storm. When she turns to Finn, the skilled security expert and her brother's off-limits best friend, a dangerous game begins.Their partnership to unmask the villain ignites an undeniable passion, a forbidden love that threatens everything. Finn, torn between his loyalty to Emily's brother and his feelings for her, ends their secret affair.But the stakes grow higher when Emily discovers she's pregnant with his child.She conceals the news to protect them all, yet a life-threatening encounter with the blackmailer forces Finn to recognize the depth of his love for her.In a whirlwind of hidden romance, disapproval, and impending parenthood, will Finn and Emily find their way to a happily ever after? Or will their story be forever shadowed by The Forbidden Code?The Forbidden Code is the book in the "Griffin Security & Protection” romance series. Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple, though it is recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment. less