Black Heart Security Series by Em Petrova

He told her he would love her forever…then he changed. Can they overcome their differences and get their second chance?After leaving his special ops unit, Carson “Ghost” Malone doesn’t have to look far for his next big project. He and his brothers run a ranch in the mountains for disabled military veterans, but his second passion comes from Black Heart Security and protecting the lives of elite, high-profile persons. What he never expected was protecting her... moreHe told her he would love her forever…then he changed. Can they overcome their differences and get their second chance?After leaving his special ops unit, Carson “Ghost” Malone doesn’t have to look far for his next big project. He and his brothers run a ranch in the mountains for disabled military veterans, but his second passion comes from Black Heart Security and protecting the lives of elite, high-profile persons. What he never expected was protecting her.Layne London travels the world as an ambassador for her father’s art and antique business. But when she discovers she’s gained a stalker in her travels, she runs straight to the topnotch Black Heart Security—and into the arms of the man who swore at the age of thirteen to protect her. Trouble is, she dislikes this new, war-hardened Carson, and his self-assurance borders on cocky…especially when he takes control of her lips and her body with those strong, capable hands.With a stalker closing in on Layne’s trail, Carson is racing against the clock to discover the man’s identity. Staying one step ahead is the name of the game…but keeping himself from falling for his ward is the twist he never saw coming. A grumpy ex-military hero won’t take no for an answer when it comes to protecting the life of the woman who won his heart back in their childhood days. If steamy tension, passion and danger are your thing, GUARDED HEARTS is your next 1-CLICK! less

She asked for a protector. She got a fake husband. Who knew he could be all she needs and so much more?When Oaks Malone sees a woman abducted on the street, his military training kicks in and he hatches a plan to rescue her. What he never expected was marrying her to keep her from becoming a pawn in a dangerous plot devised by a terrorist group. Oaks also didn’t anticipate feeling so protective of his new ward…who now bears his last name... moreShe asked for a protector. She got a fake husband. Who knew he could be all she needs and so much more?When Oaks Malone sees a woman abducted on the street, his military training kicks in and he hatches a plan to rescue her. What he never expected was marrying her to keep her from becoming a pawn in a dangerous plot devised by a terrorist group. Oaks also didn’t anticipate feeling so protective of his new ward…who now bears his last name.Shiloh knows far too much about her sleazy ex making deals with terrorists. Now she’s caught in a terrifying tug-of-war between them. While Oaks and the Black Heart Security team work to keep her safe, she finds something very unexpected on their Wyoming ranch—peace. The beautiful views are just as enthralling as her new husband’s steely gray eyes. And his kisses and rough hands provide the perfect distraction from her fears. Problem is, he’s too good to be true.Nothing about this relationship feels fake, not when the ice around Oaks’s heart cracks a little more each time Shiloh looks at him. With time running out and danger closing in, Oaks and Shiloh can’t afford a single misstep. But she’s quickly seeing that the biggest risk in this game might be her heart. A ruthless ex-military bodyguard and a hunted woman who’s forced into marrying him join forces in more ways than one. This opposites attract action and adventure romance is your next 1-CLICK. Fans of Anna Hackett, Susan Stoker and Riley Edwards will BINGE the Black Heart Security series! less

Her dream job comes with hidden risks—and he’s her only shot at survival.Colt Malone doesn’t do emotions—or attachments. The elite soldier turned bodyguard prefers the solitude of his family ranch, where the nightmares from his past can’t haunt him as much. But when a new assignment lands him in close quarters with Aspen Grace, the vibrant force of nature he’s sworn to protect, his carefully built walls start to crack.Aspen has stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale... moreHer dream job comes with hidden risks—and he’s her only shot at survival.Colt Malone doesn’t do emotions—or attachments. The elite soldier turned bodyguard prefers the solitude of his family ranch, where the nightmares from his past can’t haunt him as much. But when a new assignment lands him in close quarters with Aspen Grace, the vibrant force of nature he’s sworn to protect, his carefully built walls start to crack.Aspen has stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale. After beating cancer, she made a promise to live boldly, love fiercely, and never look back. But when a threat from her past resurfaces, she’s forced to rely on Colt—the stoic protector who’s as infuriating as he is magnetic.The closer danger comes, the more determinedly Colt keeps his distance, even as Aspen refuses to let him slip away. With shadows closing in and time running out, Colt must face his own demons to protect the woman who’s breathing life back into his soul.In the pulse-pounding world of Black Heart Security, danger ignites passion and survival means risking everything—including their hearts. If you love bodyguard romance, opposites attract, and heart-pounding action and adventure, Book 3 of the Black Heart Security Series delivers all the feels—and all the heat! Fans of Anna Hackett, Susan Stoker and Lena Hendrix will love SHIELDED HEARTS! less

He’s her protector. She’s his second chance. But danger is closing in…Honor St. James walked away from an unfulfilling life to chase her dream of building her own creative business and starting fresh in the Wyoming mountains with her older sister. But her past won’t stay buried. She keeps spotting her ex around town, and she can’t help but wonder what’s coming.Former Navy pilot Gray Malone knows all about ghosts. His haunt him every damn day—the brothers he lost, the ones he couldn’t save... moreHe’s her protector. She’s his second chance. But danger is closing in…Honor St. James walked away from an unfulfilling life to chase her dream of building her own creative business and starting fresh in the Wyoming mountains with her older sister. But her past won’t stay buried. She keeps spotting her ex around town, and she can’t help but wonder what’s coming.Former Navy pilot Gray Malone knows all about ghosts. His haunt him every damn day—the brothers he lost, the ones he couldn’t save. Now he’s pouring himself into other ventures at home on the Black Heart Ranch. But when he bumps into a frightened woman, his protective instincts kick in hard.Keeping Honor safe is more than a job—it’s personal. As sparks fly between them, the danger escalates too. Her ex is playing a game that could ruin everything she’s built…or worse, take her away for good.Gray swore he’d never fail to protect someone again. This time, he’ll do whatever it takes, even if it means breaking every rule to keep Honor in his arms. less

A wounded SEAL. The one who got away. And a secret that makes her a target.After years of high-stakes missions, Navy SEAL Denver Malone returns to his family’s Wyoming ranch hoping to find peace and time to heal from the aftereffects of a head injury—but instead, he finds Rhae Rivers, the one real regret in his life.Now a therapist working with veterans on the Black Heart Ranch, Rhae never expected Denver to walk back into her life, let alone reignite the fire they once shared... moreA wounded SEAL. The one who got away. And a secret that makes her a target.After years of high-stakes missions, Navy SEAL Denver Malone returns to his family’s Wyoming ranch hoping to find peace and time to heal from the aftereffects of a head injury—but instead, he finds Rhae Rivers, the one real regret in his life.Now a therapist working with veterans on the Black Heart Ranch, Rhae never expected Denver to walk back into her life, let alone reignite the fire they once shared.As old wounds resurface and sparks fly, Denver must confront the ghosts of his past —and the future he never saw coming. Because Rhae’s been keeping a life-altering surprise that could change everything… but someone else knows her secret.When a shadow from Rhae’s past begins stalking her every move, Denver steps onto a new kind of battlefield—one where protecting the woman he loves means risking it all, including his heart.Fans of Susan Stoker, Lynn Raye Harris and Anna Hackett will love the Black Heart Security series! Steamy military protector romance collides with rugged ranch life in this heart-pounding second chance love story! Packed with small-town charm, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and a swoon-worthy HEA, this is your next must-read. 1-CLICK now and BINGE the Black Heart Security series—you won't be able to stop! less