Everglades Overwatch Series by Jen Talty, Elle James

Sixteen years ago, she was the suspect. This time, she’s the target.Audra McCain’s life changed forever when her father disappeared deep in the Everglades. The last thing Audra remembers is a sharp pain, flashes of violence, and the horrifying sight of her father being thrown into alligator-infested waters. When she was later found alone, the town of Calusa Cove turned on her, branding her a Stigini—a swamp owl witch... moreSixteen years ago, she was the suspect. This time, she’s the target.Audra McCain’s life changed forever when her father disappeared deep in the Everglades. The last thing Audra remembers is a sharp pain, flashes of violence, and the horrifying sight of her father being thrown into alligator-infested waters. When she was later found alone, the town of Calusa Cove turned on her, branding her a Stigini—a swamp owl witch.Now an adult and a seasoned wildlife photographer, Audra returns to Calusa Cove for the annual python challenge, determined to reclaim her life and uncover the truth. But old suspicions die hard. Former friends keep their distance, whispers follow her every step, and someone is determined to ensure she never remembers what really happened that night.When Dawson Ridge, the town’s new Chief of Police, arrests two men trying to smuggle dynamite into the Everglades, a dangerous chain of events is set in motion—one that places Audra directly in the crosshairs. As Dawson and Audra grow closer, he’s forced to walk a tightrope between his duty to the law and his instincts that she’s being framed. Their investigation leads them deep into the Everglades, where they uncover evidence linking the town’s darkest secrets to a ruthless killer.But the truth comes at a deadly cost. less

A stolen treasure. A deadly chase. A love worth the fight. Keaton Cole has built a life on control. Once a fearless thrill-seeker, he learned the hard way that reckless adventure comes at a steep cost. After losing his fiancée in a tragic plane crash, Keaton swore he’d never love again—never risk his heart on someone who chased danger as recklessly as she had.Then Trinity Stevenson storms into his life... moreA stolen treasure. A deadly chase. A love worth the fight. Keaton Cole has built a life on control. Once a fearless thrill-seeker, he learned the hard way that reckless adventure comes at a steep cost. After losing his fiancée in a tragic plane crash, Keaton swore he’d never love again—never risk his heart on someone who chased danger as recklessly as she had.Then Trinity Stevenson storms into his life. A wealthy socialite with a wild streak and a past she’s trying to outrun, Trinity isn’t the delicate woman Keaton once thought she was. She’s sharp and stubborn, and when trouble finds her in the form of ruthless pirates willing to do anything to claim a fortune lost at sea, Keaton is the only one standing between her and a watery grave.As Trinity becomes a target, Keaton finds himself breaking every rule he set to keep his heart intact. But the Everglades are unforgiving, and their enemies are relentless. If Keaton and Trinity want to make it out alive, they’ll have to trust each other with more than just their lives—they’ll have to risk their hearts, too. less