Reed Hawthorne Security Series by Danielle Pays

LarsI was handcuffed and thrown into the ocean to die. As a former Navy SEAL, that was child’s play. The anger building in me is not.When strange things begin to happen, I know my captors have returned. They threaten my tenant who happens to be a sassy brunette I can’t get off my mind.I’ll do anything to keep her safe. Then I’ll find them, and they’ll regret ever crossing my path.MadisonWhen my publishing company goes bankrupt taking all my income with it, my friend offers me a place to stay... moreLarsI was handcuffed and thrown into the ocean to die. As a former Navy SEAL, that was child’s play. The anger building in me is not.When strange things begin to happen, I know my captors have returned. They threaten my tenant who happens to be a sassy brunette I can’t get off my mind.I’ll do anything to keep her safe. Then I’ll find them, and they’ll regret ever crossing my path.MadisonWhen my publishing company goes bankrupt taking all my income with it, my friend offers me a place to stay. Unfortunately, it comes with his grumpy but sexy brother, Lars, who keeps popping by to fix something.My real problem starts the night a strange man digs up the backyard. When he doesn’t find what he’s looking for, he stalks me, convinced I’ll lead him to it. When I don’t, he makes it clear he’ll do whatever it takes to get it back.Lars promises to protect me. I’m drawn to him in a way I can’t explain, and I worry it may be my heart that needs protecting. less

What happens when the one you trust becomes the one you shouldn’t? PaxtonMy boss was killed by his wife. I know this to be true but can’t prove it. Now someone is coming after his tantalizing daughter, Alicia. I couldn’t protect her father. To honor his memory, I will use every ounce of my training and expertise as a Navy SEAL to keep Alicia safe... even if it costs my life. AliciaMy father’s death was ruled an accident. I know it wasn’t... moreWhat happens when the one you trust becomes the one you shouldn’t? PaxtonMy boss was killed by his wife. I know this to be true but can’t prove it. Now someone is coming after his tantalizing daughter, Alicia. I couldn’t protect her father. To honor his memory, I will use every ounce of my training and expertise as a Navy SEAL to keep Alicia safe... even if it costs my life. AliciaMy father’s death was ruled an accident. I know it wasn’t. When I could finally bring myself to go through his things, I stumbled onto a secret as shocking as it is dangerous. Someone doesn’t want the truth exposed and will kill to keep it buried. Paxton works for the security team my father owned and vows to protect me. Now, he’s the only one I can trust as danger closes in. less

Former Navy SEAL Logan "Coff" Folger is haunted by one regret - not fighting hard enough for the woman he loved. When he discovered his FBI agent brother was working to take down her father, he tried to convince her to leave with him, but she didn't believe him. That fateful night shattered Logan's world.Years later, Logan finds himself back in her family's orbit during his latest assignment with Reed Thompson Security... moreFormer Navy SEAL Logan "Coff" Folger is haunted by one regret - not fighting hard enough for the woman he loved. When he discovered his FBI agent brother was working to take down her father, he tried to convince her to leave with him, but she didn't believe him. That fateful night shattered Logan's world.Years later, Logan finds himself back in her family's orbit during his latest assignment with Reed Thompson Security. Breaking the FBI's one rule, he risks everything to see her again, only to be assigned as her bodyguard. With his duty to protect her, he must suppress his feelings and remain focused.Delaney Manzia's life has been controlled by her scheming father, forcing her into a loveless marriage. When tragedy strikes and her father unexpectedly dies, Delaney sees a glimmer of hope to reclaim her life and escape her circumstances. However, her family has other plans for her.When Logan reappears, Delaney feels alive again, determined to break free from the prison her family has built around her and seize a second chance with him. But danger lurks at every turn, and one impulsive decision could have deadly consequences. less

Forbidden romance, age gap, protector romance.Ozzie wants what he can't have, Piper. His teammate's much younger cousin. But when danger pushes them together, it's all but impossible to fight the attraction.Coming early 2024.

Many consider Durango a grumpy, serious man. He has good reason to be. As a former Navy SEAL and now working for Reed Hawthorne Security, he's been responsible for everyone else's safety for as long as he can remember. The last time he tried to do something for himself, it backfired splendidly, and the woman he wanted ended up in his best friend's arms. Now years later, she's in town and wants to see him. Willow made some poor life choices and is working to dig her way out from under them... moreMany consider Durango a grumpy, serious man. He has good reason to be. As a former Navy SEAL and now working for Reed Hawthorne Security, he's been responsible for everyone else's safety for as long as he can remember. The last time he tried to do something for himself, it backfired splendidly, and the woman he wanted ended up in his best friend's arms. Now years later, she's in town and wants to see him. Willow made some poor life choices and is working to dig her way out from under them. When the opportunity to relocate to New York City is presented, she takes it. But there's one catch, she must face the man that got away. Durango's assignment goes sideways, and Willow tries to stop a dangerous man. They both find themselves in the line of fire. If they can survive, they might get a second chance at love. less

One witness. One protector. Zero room for mistakes.Former Navy SEAL, Axel, doesn’t do damsels in distress—especially not Savvy, his sister’s sharp-tongued best friend. They've never gotten along, and he’s fine keeping it that way. But when she witnesses a crime and someone starts hunting her down, Axel has no choice but to step in.What begins as a reluctant favor turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse across city streets and shadowed hideouts... moreOne witness. One protector. Zero room for mistakes.Former Navy SEAL, Axel, doesn’t do damsels in distress—especially not Savvy, his sister’s sharp-tongued best friend. They've never gotten along, and he’s fine keeping it that way. But when she witnesses a crime and someone starts hunting her down, Axel has no choice but to step in.What begins as a reluctant favor turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse across city streets and shadowed hideouts. Forced into close quarters, their fiery clashes ignite something neither of them saw coming.Now Axel isn’t just protecting her—he’s falling for her. But with a relentless killer closing in, it’s not just her life on the line…it’s their chance at something real. less