THE NEXT GENERATION Series by Iris Bolling

Bound by duty, led by love.... Brooks, Thompson, Johnson, and Harrison, four of the most common names in the United States. Yet, these young men, at the beginning of their bridge to manhood, are anything but ordinary. They are also the cream of the crop of men who make up the Next Generation Series. And so, it begins... The journey into manhood for four friends, James, Elliott, Calvin, and JC is not what one would expect... moreBound by duty, led by love.... Brooks, Thompson, Johnson, and Harrison, four of the most common names in the United States. Yet, these young men, at the beginning of their bridge to manhood, are anything but ordinary. They are also the cream of the crop of men who make up the Next Generation Series. And so, it begins... The journey into manhood for four friends, James, Elliott, Calvin, and JC is not what one would expect. As sons of the leaders of the United States, their lives are under a microscope, surrounded by secret service. When they decide to take a journey around the world, the experience alters their lives in ways none of them expected. For James Avery Brooks Jr., he discovers a persona that leads to his code name PANTHER.James has come to a crossroads. He is about to graduate from college and enter law school and still contemplating his career. Should he step into his father's shoes and choose politics, or find his own passion? James would probably go the safest route. However, Panther would take the path of protecting people by any means necessary.Princess ZsaZsa Ashro was brought to the United States for safety after she was kidnapped in her country of Emure. Yet, her love for the people of Emure has not diminished. On the contrary, her desire to improve the lives of women in her country is paramount in her mind.The moment their eyes meet, James knows ZsaZsa is the woman for him. He was captivated by her exotic beauty, but it is her mind and dedication to her country and its people that had him captured. Whatever he must endure to have her as his own, he was willing to do, even if it meant challenging a king for her hand in marriage. It all comes down to country, family and love. less

FBI Agent Elliott Thompson has been given an assignment he never anticipated would be so protecting Calley Rippatoe, a sensationally talented cellist who captivates every man she meets. Calley's allure isn't just her beauty or her ability to play the cello with unmatched passion; it's her spirit that makes her a magnet for both admiration and danger. Then there is the cello, Emilia... moreFBI Agent Elliott Thompson has been given an assignment he never anticipated would be so protecting Calley Rippatoe, a sensationally talented cellist who captivates every man she meets. Calley's allure isn't just her beauty or her ability to play the cello with unmatched passion; it's her spirit that makes her a magnet for both admiration and danger. Then there is the cello, Emilia. No, it’s not just an instrument—it's her promise to her late great-grandfather, and nothing will make her part with Emilia, not even the threat to her life. Elliott, a rookie agent, is thrown into the deep end with the task of protecting Calley, a woman who tests his patience and professionalism at every turn. His frustration with her is obvious, yet underneath it all, he understands the need to shield her from the mysterious threats closing in on them. As he uncovers the depth of the danger she faces, Elliott decides to take her to the one place he believes she will be safe—a location so secret that not even the most determined adversary could find them. The moment they arrive, Elliott is thrown into a world wind of unsuspecting drama that only he can resolve. Elliott and Calley navigate their tumultuous relationship while piecing together the mystery of who wants her dead and why. With every revelation, Elliott finds his feelings for Calley deepening, complicating his duty as an agent and status as a single man, which he is not ready to relinquish. As danger looms and emotions run high, Elliott and Calley discover that sometimes, the most dangerous threats come not from the outside world…but from within their own hearts. The only thing more dangerous than the threats around them is the chemistry between them. less