Solar Hearts Series by Jenn Allen

Finding the truth comes at a cost; it’s just a matter of how steep the price will be.Agent Carter is determined to uncover the culprit behind the high chancellor’s kidnapping, no matter what. Her team is working hard to unravel the mysterious code they’ve found in Santiago’s records, but the evidence only leads to more questions and fewer answers.All Kit wants is to no longer fear for her safety or for Ben’s. She’s tired of looking over her shoulder and waiting for another attack... moreFinding the truth comes at a cost; it’s just a matter of how steep the price will be.Agent Carter is determined to uncover the culprit behind the high chancellor’s kidnapping, no matter what. Her team is working hard to unravel the mysterious code they’ve found in Santiago’s records, but the evidence only leads to more questions and fewer answers.All Kit wants is to no longer fear for her safety or for Ben’s. She’s tired of looking over her shoulder and waiting for another attack. If that means she has to swallow her pride, break the law, go on a fake date, or work with a team, she’s willing to do it. However, she’s used to doing things her way, and she’s never been much of a team player.Cassia thought she left the past behind when she and Steel returned to Novus Terra. Unfortunately, when danger arrives on their doorstep, they’re pulled back into chaos. She’ll do whatever it takes to ensure the threat is neutralized for good this time, even if it means working with people she doesn’t like or trust.To defeat their common enemy, all of them must work together as a team—if they can set aside their own selfish goals. Their enemy is willing to intimidate, attack, threaten, kidnap, and even kill to keep from being caught. When tensions rise and personalities clash, can they unearth the culprit’s identity before it’s too late?Can the team survive without them or their loved ones becoming collateral damage?Enemy's Scheme is the fourth book in the Solar Hearts series, and should only be read after the first three. There will be eight books total in the series featuring six couples. less

Finding the truth comes at a cost; it’s just a matter of how steep the price will be.Agent Carter is determined to uncover the culprit behind the high chancellor’s kidnapping, no matter what. Her team is working hard to unravel the mysterious code they’ve found in Santiago’s records, but the evidence only leads to more questions and fewer answers.All Kit wants is to no longer fear for her safety or for Ben’s. She’s tired of looking over her shoulder and waiting for another attack... moreFinding the truth comes at a cost; it’s just a matter of how steep the price will be.Agent Carter is determined to uncover the culprit behind the high chancellor’s kidnapping, no matter what. Her team is working hard to unravel the mysterious code they’ve found in Santiago’s records, but the evidence only leads to more questions and fewer answers.All Kit wants is to no longer fear for her safety or for Ben’s. She’s tired of looking over her shoulder and waiting for another attack. If that means she has to swallow her pride, break the law, go on a fake date, or work with a team, she’s willing to do it. However, she’s used to doing things her way, and she’s never been much of a team player.Cassia thought she left the past behind when she and Steel returned to Novus Terra. Unfortunately, when danger arrives on their doorstep, they’re pulled back into chaos. She’ll do whatever it takes to ensure the threat is neutralized for good this time, even if it means working with people she doesn’t like or trust.To defeat their common enemy, all of them must work together as a team—if they can set aside their own selfish goals. Their enemy is willing to intimidate, attack, threaten, kidnap, and even kill to keep from being caught. When tensions rise and personalities clash, can they unearth the culprit’s identity before it’s too late?Can the team survive without them or their loved ones becoming collateral damage?Enemy's Scheme is the fourth book in the Solar Hearts series, and should only be read after the first three. There will be eight books total in the series featuring eight couples. less

Sometimes lying is the only way to survive.The goal is simple: get out. Emerson doesn’t care how it happens; he only cares about leaving the mercenary life behind for good. He has spent too many years fighting to survive, and an opportunity has finally presented itself where he can maybe—just maybe—change his life. Nothing can get in the way of his plan, not when he’s finally so close to being free, not even a beautiful, determined, unlucky friend of a friend who needs his help... moreSometimes lying is the only way to survive.The goal is simple: get out. Emerson doesn’t care how it happens; he only cares about leaving the mercenary life behind for good. He has spent too many years fighting to survive, and an opportunity has finally presented itself where he can maybe—just maybe—change his life. Nothing can get in the way of his plan, not when he’s finally so close to being free, not even a beautiful, determined, unlucky friend of a friend who needs his help.Vacations aren’t supposed to be dangerous. Bethany and her boyfriend are supposed to be enjoying a little getaway with just the two of them. She just wants to see the sights and not think about work for a while, but somehow trouble still finds her. When her life is put in danger, a complete stranger appears out of nowhere to save her. Only, she can’t trust anything he says or does. He’s lied to her, kidnapped her, and claims he’s doing it all to keep her safe.Their circumstances are complicated, and Emerson can’t explain any of it to Bethany without risking his entire plan failing. His motives are unclear, and Bethany doesn’t know what to believe. Nothing he does makes sense. He’s kidnapped her, and yet whenever they face danger, he does everything in his power to shield her from it. Can she really believe that he’s only trying to protect her, or is something more sinister going on?Can they escape danger safely, or will everything fall apart for both of them?Content warning: This story contains references to child slavery, child abuse, sexual abuse and rape, attempted rape, nonconsensual drug use, and torture. There are no explicit depictions of rape or sexual abuse.Mercenary's Dilemma is the fifth book in the Solar Hearts series, and the books should be read in order. There will be eight books featuring six couples. less