Alpha Protectors Series by Catalina Voss

When wildlife photographer Riley Matthews activates her emergency beacon during a deadly Colorado storm, she expects rescue—not to be claimed by the most intensely protective man she's ever met.Jake Morrison rappels down a cliff in lightning to save her life. The former Special Forces ranger turned mountain rescue specialist is everything Riley never knew she wanted—commanding, dangerous, and absolutely determined to keep her safe... moreWhen wildlife photographer Riley Matthews activates her emergency beacon during a deadly Colorado storm, she expects rescue—not to be claimed by the most intensely protective man she's ever met.Jake Morrison rappels down a cliff in lightning to save her life. The former Special Forces ranger turned mountain rescue specialist is everything Riley never knew she wanted—commanding, dangerous, and absolutely determined to keep her safe.Three days trapped in his remote cabin should be torture for an independent city woman. Instead, it's a revelation.Jake's walls are higher than the peaks around them, built from military trauma and devastating loss. But when he looks at Riley, she sees forever in his green eyes. When he touches her, she feels claimed in ways that should terrify her.She came to Colorado to photograph eagles and save her failing career. She never expected to find home in the arms of a man who makes her feel precious and powerful at the same time.But Jake's protective instincts run deeper than desire. He's convinced that loving him puts Riley in danger—and he'd rather break both their hearts than risk her life.Riley has to return to her safe city life, or fight for the mountain man who rescued her body and stole her soul.Can a love born in crisis survive when the storm clears and real life intrudes? less

He's her brother's best friend. She's completely off-limits. Some rules are made to be broken.When trauma surgeon Dr. Jake Morales returns to small-town Texas after three tours in Afghanistan, the last thing he expects is to find his best friend's little sister working alongside him in the ER. Sophia Martinez isn't the shy teenager he remembers—she's a confident nurse practitioner with curves that make him forget every rule about forbidden territory... moreHe's her brother's best friend. She's completely off-limits. Some rules are made to be broken.When trauma surgeon Dr. Jake Morales returns to small-town Texas after three tours in Afghanistan, the last thing he expects is to find his best friend's little sister working alongside him in the ER. Sophia Martinez isn't the shy teenager he remembers—she's a confident nurse practitioner with curves that make him forget every rule about forbidden territory.Sophia came home to heal from a devastating divorce, not to fall for the man who's been off-limits since high school. But working trauma cases with Jake ignites a fire she thought was dead forever. His military precision, his gentle touch with patients, the way he looks at her like she's something precious—it's everything she's afraid to want.Eight years older. Her brother's best friend. Recently divorced and dealing with PTSD.Every logical reason says this is a disaster waiting to happen. But when Jake's strong hands steady her during a crisis, when his dark eyes promise she's worth fighting for, logic doesn't stand a chance against the heart-stopping chemistry burning between them.Diego Martinez has spent years protecting his little sister from his friends. But some men are worth the risk, and some love stories are worth breaking the rules.When family loyalty collides with forbidden desire, and professional boundaries blur into personal need, will Sophia and Jake find the courage to claim what they both want?Or will the fear of losing everything keep them from discovering that the best love stories begin with the word "forbidden"? less