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

Justice brought her to Calusa Cove. Love might make her stay.Firefighter Hayes Bennett has spent years keeping people at a distance. Casual flings, close calls, and buried emotions are just part of the job—and the only way he knows how to protect himself. Especially from someone like Chloe Fraiser.FBI Agent Chloe Frasier has always played by her own rules. Her connection with Hayes has been strictly physical, built on adrenaline and unspoken boundaries... moreJustice brought her to Calusa Cove. Love might make her stay.Firefighter Hayes Bennett has spent years keeping people at a distance. Casual flings, close calls, and buried emotions are just part of the job—and the only way he knows how to protect himself. Especially from someone like Chloe Fraiser.FBI Agent Chloe Frasier has always played by her own rules. Her connection with Hayes has been strictly physical, built on adrenaline and unspoken boundaries. But when a brutal murder pulls her back to Calusa Cove, everything changes. The killer’s signature is unmistakable—and horrifyingly familiar. Chloe’s worst fear is confirmed: the man who murdered her twin sister has resurfaced. And this time, he’s hunting closer than ever.As Hayes and Chloe dive into the twisted heart of the Everglades, desire blurs into something deeper—and far more dangerous. The killer is watching, waiting, and always one step ahead. To survive, they’ll have to let go of their past and trust what’s been building between them all along.Because when the swamp becomes a hunting ground, love might be their only way out alive. less

Justice brought her to Calusa Cove. Love might make her stay. Firefighter Hayes Bennett has spent years keeping people at a distance. Casual flings, close calls, and buried emotions are just part of the job—and the only way he knows how to protect himself. Especially from someone like Chloe Fraiser.FBI Agent Chloe Frasier has always played by her own rules. Her connection with Hayes has been strictly physical, built on adrenaline and unspoken boundaries... moreJustice brought her to Calusa Cove. Love might make her stay. Firefighter Hayes Bennett has spent years keeping people at a distance. Casual flings, close calls, and buried emotions are just part of the job—and the only way he knows how to protect himself. Especially from someone like Chloe Fraiser.FBI Agent Chloe Frasier has always played by her own rules. Her connection with Hayes has been strictly physical, built on adrenaline and unspoken boundaries. But when a brutal murder pulls her back to Calusa Cove, everything changes. The killer’s signature is unmistakable—and horrifyingly familiar. Chloe’s worst fear is the man who murdered her twin sister has resurfaced. And this time, he’s hunting closer than ever.As Hayes and Chloe dive into the twisted heart of the Everglades, desire blurs into something deeper—and far more dangerous. The killer is watching, waiting, and always one step ahead. To survive, they’ll have to let go of their past and trust what’s been building between them all along.Because when the swamp becomes a hunting ground, love might be their only way out alive. less

A haunted past. A fragile truce. A betrayal that changes everything.Baily Mitchell has spent her life anchoring Calusa Cove—managing the marina, guarding her family’s legacy, and staying out of trouble she can’t afford. But lately, trouble has been creeping closer. A shaky loan, strange activity around the docks, and whispers about her brother’s past have her wondering just how well she really knew the people she trusted most. Fletcher Dane came to Calusa Cove to build something quieter... moreA haunted past. A fragile truce. A betrayal that changes everything.Baily Mitchell has spent her life anchoring Calusa Cove—managing the marina, guarding her family’s legacy, and staying out of trouble she can’t afford. But lately, trouble has been creeping closer. A shaky loan, strange activity around the docks, and whispers about her brother’s past have her wondering just how well she really knew the people she trusted most. Fletcher Dane came to Calusa Cove to build something quieter. After years in the military, two years of peace running Everglades Overwatch and serving as head of Parks and Recreation seemed like a fair trade for the ghosts he carried. But when a beloved property hits the auction block—and a slick developer sets his sights on the town’s future—tensions rise, old wounds reopen, and Fletcher and Baily find themselves at the center of a storm. Secrets are surfacing. Loyalties are shifting. And as Fletcher and Baily draw closer, so does a threat neither of them saw coming.Because in Calusa Cove, betrayal doesn’t always come from the outside. less

A haunted past. A fragile truce. A betrayal that changes everything. Baily Mitchell has spent her life anchoring Calusa Cove—managing the marina, guarding her family’s legacy, and staying out of trouble she can’t afford. But lately, trouble has been creeping closer. A shaky loan, strange activity around the docks, and whispers about her brother’s past have her wondering just how well she really knew the people she trusted most. Fletcher Dane came to Calusa Cove to build something quieter... moreA haunted past. A fragile truce. A betrayal that changes everything. Baily Mitchell has spent her life anchoring Calusa Cove—managing the marina, guarding her family’s legacy, and staying out of trouble she can’t afford. But lately, trouble has been creeping closer. A shaky loan, strange activity around the docks, and whispers about her brother’s past have her wondering just how well she really knew the people she trusted most. Fletcher Dane came to Calusa Cove to build something quieter. After years in the military, two years of peace running Everglades Overwatch and serving as head of Parks and Recreation seemed like a fair trade for the ghosts he carried. But when a beloved property hits the auction block—and a slick developer sets his sights on the town’s future—tensions rise, old wounds reopen, and Fletcher and Baily find themselves at the center of a storm. Secrets are surfacing. Loyalties are shifting. And as Fletcher and Baily draw closer, so does a threat neither of them saw coming.Because in Calusa Cove, betrayal doesn’t always come from the outside. less