Anchors and Eagles Series by R.L. Atkinson

Where danger dances on the edge of desire and love comes with a price. Starting over in a small town, in a place Jane's never been, is hard enough without the fact that at her first day in a new gym, she sat on a guy's face. His face. Jane Barlow's life is upended when her father is killed by the cartel he's chasing. To keep her family safe, the FBI suggests moving somewhere new... moreWhere danger dances on the edge of desire and love comes with a price. Starting over in a small town, in a place Jane's never been, is hard enough without the fact that at her first day in a new gym, she sat on a guy's face. His face. Jane Barlow's life is upended when her father is killed by the cartel he's chasing. To keep her family safe, the FBI suggests moving somewhere new. Roped into a fake relationship that becomes anything but, she gives everything to Griffin, only for him to rip her heart out and then disappear. Griffin Marsh, an almost-retired Navy SEAL (almost being the keyword), finds himself absolutely smitten by the strangest woman he's ever met and fumbles the bag at a very crucial moment. Stubborn as always, Jane refuses to give him the time of day, and he knows it's deserved. When Griffin's military life collides with Jane's personal one, will he be able to make it to her in time to save her life? Will she be able to soften her heart and forgive him---before it's too late? Or will they both be destined to live in what could have been? There is a discreet Alternative Cover available for this book. less

SPIN OFF FROM What I Should Have SaidTorn between love and war, his heart wears the scars of a past his soul can’t forgive.SEAL operator Mikey Johnson has seen his fair share of horror. The one thing that keeps him going during his deployments is the comfort of knowing who is waiting for him at home. That is, until he returns one day to a betrayal that cuts him deeper than the rest. And love gives way to anger and mistrust... moreSPIN OFF FROM What I Should Have SaidTorn between love and war, his heart wears the scars of a past his soul can’t forgive.SEAL operator Mikey Johnson has seen his fair share of horror. The one thing that keeps him going during his deployments is the comfort of knowing who is waiting for him at home. That is, until he returns one day to a betrayal that cuts him deeper than the rest. And love gives way to anger and mistrust. When his team ships out on their next tour, he finds that they’ve been assigned a new, temporary sniper from another branch. The last thing he expects is for that teammate to be a woman.Scottie Aleck, the first woman to graduate from the United States Army Sniper Course, finds herself a pawn in a political game as she’s assigned to a team of Navy SEALs. She’s familiar with their reputation. They’ve refused to draft a new SEAL for years, leaving the spot open. She has big shoes to fill and with her career on the line, Scottie’s determined to prove herself. Then, she meets him…The mission is simple: find the bad guy, eliminate the bad guy. Except nothing is as simple as it seems when feelings become involved amidst combat and war. They aren’t supposed to fall in love. They can’t fall in love.But violence has a way of breaking all the rules. less

One shot could change everything—even their chance at love.Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn’t understand. Battling survivor’s guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact he never thought he’d see her again, Bernie can’t get her out of his mind... moreOne shot could change everything—even their chance at love.Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn’t understand. Battling survivor’s guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact he never thought he’d see her again, Bernie can’t get her out of his mind. What starts as a distraction turns into something far more dangerous—real feelings.Katalina Fisher has always followed the path her parents laid out for her, even if it means marrying a man she doesn’t love. But when Bernie shows up, her carefully planned life is turned upside down. His relentless attention and her own growing attraction awaken a desire she’s never allowed herself to feel—the freedom to choose her own future.Romantic feelings, even love, may not be enough when a single shot changes the trajectory of their future. Cattle drives, branding day, rodeos and bucking broncs are the least of their concerns as a life threatening situation comes into play. Now, it’s not just their relationship on the line—it’s Bernie’s chance at redemption.Please check trigger warnings!BOOK 3 of 5 in the series but can be read as a standalone!Release date is also TO BE ANNOUNCED (so ignore what is being said right now)! less

One shot could change everything—even their chance at love.Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn’t understand. Battling survivor’s guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact he never thought he’d see her again, Bernie can’t get her out of his mind... moreOne shot could change everything—even their chance at love.Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn’t understand. Battling survivor’s guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact he never thought he’d see her again, Bernie can’t get her out of his mind. What starts as a distraction turns into something far more dangerous—real feelings.Katalina Fisher has always followed the path her parents laid out for her, even if it means marrying a man she doesn’t love. But when Bernie shows up, her carefully planned life is turned upside down. His relentless attention and her own growing attraction awaken a desire she’s never allowed herself to feel—the freedom to choose her own future.Romantic feelings, even love, may not be enough when a single shot changes the trajectory of their future. Cattle drives, branding day, rodeos and bucking broncs are the least of their concerns as a life threatening situation comes into play. Now, it’s not just their relationship on the line—it’s Bernie’s chance at redemption.Please check trigger warnings!BOOK 3 of 5 in the series but can be read as a standalone!Release date is also TO BE ANNOUNCED (so ignore what is being said right now)! less

One shot could change everything—even their chance at love.Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn’t understand. Battling survivor’s guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact he never thought he’d see her again, Bernie can’t get her out of his mind... moreOne shot could change everything—even their chance at love.Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn’t understand. Battling survivor’s guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact he never thought he’d see her again, Bernie can’t get her out of his mind. What starts as a distraction turns into something far more dangerous—real feelings.Katalina Fisher has always followed the path her parents laid out for her, even if it means marrying a man she doesn’t love. But when Bernie shows up, her carefully planned life is turned upside down. His relentless attention and her own growing attraction awaken a desire she’s never allowed herself to feel—the freedom to choose her own future.Romantic feelings, even love, may not be enough when a single shot changes the trajectory of their future. Cattle drives, branding day, rodeos and bucking broncs are the least of their concerns as a life threatening situation comes into play. Now, it’s not just their relationship on the line—it’s Bernie’s chance at redemption.Please check trigger warnings!BOOK 3 of 5 in the series but can be read as a standalone!Release date is also TO BE ANNOUNCED (so ignore what is being said right now)! less

Fifteen years ago, he left without a word. She swore she would never forgive him. He swore he would never return. Now he’s the only one who can protect her—even if it means getting stabbed in the heart all over again, because in the Louisiana bayou, some promises are meant to be broken.Navy SEAL operator Ford Thibodeaux never thought a phone call would bring him back to the place he once called home... moreFifteen years ago, he left without a word. She swore she would never forgive him. He swore he would never return. Now he’s the only one who can protect her—even if it means getting stabbed in the heart all over again, because in the Louisiana bayou, some promises are meant to be broken.Navy SEAL operator Ford Thibodeaux never thought a phone call would bring him back to the place he once called home. Despite the threat that forced him to leave fifteen years ago, staying away is no longer an option with his family’s livelihood in danger. He expects trouble, but not the kind with fiery red hair, a sharp tongue, and bright green eyes that have haunted his dreams. When he runs into Colette LeBlanc, the woman he walked away from, he knows there’s no reason for her to ever trust or love him again. But his feelings for her never changed and he will do anything to keep her safe. Even if that means getting stabbed by her. Again. And again.Colette LeBlanc spent fifteen years trying to forget him. Ford disappeared without a word, shattering her heart, and leaving her to pick up the pieces while pretending she didn’t care. Forced by a long-standing family rivalry to keep their relationship a secret all those years, she buried her pain, became a doctor, and made a life without him. But now he’s back. Older. Harder. And even more maddening than she remembers. Her family’s restaurant is hanging on by a thread, and the same ruthless developer threatening the Thibodeauxs is aiming to destroy everything she’s worked for. She doesn’t want his help. She definitely doesn’t want him. But it seems her heart hasn’t gotten the memo.As tensions rise and the attacks on both families turn violent, this fight becomes more than just about the businesses or money. It’s personal. The walls Colette and Ford have built around their hearts start to crack, but old wounds and buried secrets still stand between them. If they want to survive, both of them have to face the past and decide if love and vulnerability are worth it. Or they risk more than their own broken hearts.This is book 4 of 5, following "What I Should Have Known" BUT can be read as a standalone. A discreet cover option will be available in paperback and hardcover at a later time.This is the second to last in this series! So there is one more to follow to wrap up this wonderful journey:) less