Love Auction Series by Sharon Carter

Devastated by the death of her husband in a horrific car accident, Sage lives with a protective armor around her heart. Nick, hearbroken after catching his wife cheating on him, has only casual relationships with women untuil he meets Sage at a fundrasier and falls for her immediately. Sageis  attracted to the succesful benefactor, Nick, but refuses to allow him in. Sage has agreed to be auctioned off for a date to raise funds for a local organization. This is a chance for Nick to wil her over... moreDevastated by the death of her husband in a horrific car accident, Sage lives with a protective armor around her heart. Nick, hearbroken after catching his wife cheating on him, has only casual relationships with women untuil he meets Sage at a fundrasier and falls for her immediately. Sageis  attracted to the succesful benefactor, Nick, but refuses to allow him in. Sage has agreed to be auctioned off for a date to raise funds for a local organization. This is a chance for Nick to wil her over.At the same time, Sage, a social worker, has accepted a foster child in her life. Thie child's mother was murdered by a madman, who has his eyes on Sage and will stop at nothing to make her his woman. less

August Richards is a badass FBI agent on the hunt to find her partner's killer(s). August doesn't need any distractions to keep her from doing her job. But when she strolls into the office of Jake Morgan, things change dramatically for her. She works for Morgan Shipping Company undercover as an accountant.Jake Morgan didn't appreciate Agent Richards accusing him of smuggling illegal drugs through the port. He was a well-known, respected, wealthy businessman... moreAugust Richards is a badass FBI agent on the hunt to find her partner's killer(s). August doesn't need any distractions to keep her from doing her job. But when she strolls into the office of Jake Morgan, things change dramatically for her. She works for Morgan Shipping Company undercover as an accountant.Jake Morgan didn't appreciate Agent Richards accusing him of smuggling illegal drugs through the port. He was a well-known, respected, wealthy businessman. However, his thoughts and feelings began to change once she started to work for him undercover. August wasn't about to let Jake Morgan distract her with his good looks or sex appeal. She'd gotten along fine with her casual sex partners. But heartbreak caused her to harden her heart.When Jake Found out she was a part of the auction, it was a chance for him to claim her and win her heart. At the auction, he found out he wasn't the only contender for her bid.Will Agent August Richards find her partner's killer(s)? Will Jake win her bid and her protected heart? less