BONDI BODYGUARDS Series by ZEKE MACKELLAR

When the truth becomes deadly, love becomes the ultimate protection.Investigative journalist Jonah Sullivan has spent months uncovering a web of corruption that reaches into the highest levels of Australian law enforcement. But when his source turns up dead and mysterious accidents start plaguing his life, Jonah realizes he's stumbled onto something far more dangerous than corporate fraud—he's exposed a criminal network that will kill to protect its secrets... moreWhen the truth becomes deadly, love becomes the ultimate protection.Investigative journalist Jonah Sullivan has spent months uncovering a web of corruption that reaches into the highest levels of Australian law enforcement. But when his source turns up dead and mysterious accidents start plaguing his life, Jonah realizes he's stumbled onto something far more dangerous than corporate fraud—he's exposed a criminal network that will kill to protect its secrets.Enter Marcus Chen, a former AFP detective turned private bodyguard who carries the weight of his partner's unsolved murder. Haunted by guilt and convinced that caring about people makes him weak, Marcus has built his new career on professional distance and emotional walls. But protecting Jonah Sullivan challenges everything he believes about love, duty, and the price of justice.As the threats escalate and their enemies close in, Marcus and Jonah are forced into hiding in the remote Australian mountains. But isolation breeds intimacy, and soon the line between protector and protected begins to blur. When they discover that the same criminal network responsible for stalking Jonah also orchestrated Marcus's partner's death two years earlier, their mission becomes personal.Now they're not just fighting for survival—they're fighting for justice, for truth, and for a love that neither of them expected to find. But taking on a conspiracy that reaches into the heart of law enforcement will require them to risk everything, including the future they're just beginning to build together.In a deadly game where trust is a luxury they can't afford and betrayal comes from the most unexpected places, Marcus and Jonah must Is love worth dying for? Or is it worth living for?A pulse-pounding romantic suspense that combines sizzling chemistry with heart-stopping action, proving that sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do is fall in love. less

When your family becomes the enemy, who can you trust?Ryan Mitchell has built GreenTech into Australia's most promising renewable energy company, but success comes with a price. When anonymous death threats escalate to a car bomb, Ryan realizes someone wants him dead—and they're willing to destroy everything he's worked for to make it happen... moreWhen your family becomes the enemy, who can you trust?Ryan Mitchell has built GreenTech into Australia's most promising renewable energy company, but success comes with a price. When anonymous death threats escalate to a car bomb, Ryan realizes someone wants him dead—and they're willing to destroy everything he's worked for to make it happen.Enter Rom Vasquez, a former special forces operative turned bodyguard whose dark eyes see every threat and whose protective instincts run deeper than any professional obligation. As Rom investigates the conspiracy targeting Ryan, the evidence points to an impossible Ryan's own father may be orchestrating his destruction.Caught between a mining industry conspiracy and international corporate interests, Ryan faces an agonizing choice—abandon his life's work or risk losing everything, including his life. But the greatest danger may be falling for the man sworn to protect him, especially when their enemies are prepared to use that connection as the ultimate weapon.With surveillance closing in and time running out, Ryan must decide what he's willing to sacrifice for love, for principle, and for the future he's fighting to build. Because some battles are worth dying for—and some people are worth living for.A pulse-pounding romantic thriller about corporate espionage, family betrayal, and finding love when trust becomes a luxury you can't afford. less

When corporate heir meets battle-hardened protector, sparks fly—but will they survive long enough to explore them?Alexander Demetriades should be celebrating. At twenty-eight, he's finally poised to take control of his family's shipping empire. Instead, he's dodging bullets and questioning everyone around him. When a bomb destroys his hotel suite, Alex realizes someone wants him dead—and they're willing to kill anyone who gets in their way... moreWhen corporate heir meets battle-hardened protector, sparks fly—but will they survive long enough to explore them?Alexander Demetriades should be celebrating. At twenty-eight, he's finally poised to take control of his family's shipping empire. Instead, he's dodging bullets and questioning everyone around him. When a bomb destroys his hotel suite, Alex realizes someone wants him dead—and they're willing to kill anyone who gets in their way.Enter Jamie Morrison, a former naval officer turned private security specialist who lives alone on his sailboat, trusting no one and preferring it that way. Haunted by a betrayal that nearly cost him everything, Jamie has built walls around his heart that no one has managed to breach. But his latest assignment—keeping the gorgeous, stubborn heir alive—might just be the one that breaks all his rules.As corporate espionage turns deadly and family loyalties are tested, Alex and Jamie find themselves fighting for more than just survival. Between high-speed chases through Sydney Harbor and intimate moments aboard Jamie's boat Serendipity, an undeniable attraction blooms into something deeper. But with enemies closing in from all sides and a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of the company, they'll have to learn to trust each other completely—or lose everything they're beginning to build.When the final confrontation comes, Alex will have to choose between the safety Jamie offers and the family legacy he's sworn to protect. And Jamie will have to decide if love is worth risking everything he's fought to rebuild.In a world where business is war and family can be your greatest enemy, sometimes the only safe harbor is in each other's arms.⸻"A pulse-pounding romantic suspense that delivers both heart-stopping action and swoon-worthy romance. Morrison and Demetriades' chemistry leaps off the page!" less

When duty collides with desire, survival becomes secondary to love.Judge David Knight has built his career on unwavering principles and fearless pursuit of justice. But when he agrees to preside over the trial of notorious crime boss Vincent Torrino, he becomes the target of an international conspiracy that will stop at nothing to silence him—permanently.Enter Leo Santoro, an elite bodyguard haunted by a betrayal that cost him everything he once held dear... moreWhen duty collides with desire, survival becomes secondary to love.Judge David Knight has built his career on unwavering principles and fearless pursuit of justice. But when he agrees to preside over the trial of notorious crime boss Vincent Torrino, he becomes the target of an international conspiracy that will stop at nothing to silence him—permanently.Enter Leo Santoro, an elite bodyguard haunted by a betrayal that cost him everything he once held dear. Scarred by loss and determined never to let personal feelings compromise his professional judgment again, Leo has built walls around his heart that no client has ever breached.Until now.As bullets fly and bodies fall, David and Leo find themselves trapped in a deadly game where the stakes are higher than either man imagined. With professional killers closing in and corruption reaching the highest levels of power, they must navigate not only the external threats hunting them, but the growing attraction that threatens to shatter Leo's carefully maintained control.From the courtrooms of Sydney to safe houses in the Blue Mountains, from high-stakes testimony to midnight confessions, David and Leo discover that the most dangerous risk isn't the one that might kill them—it's the one that might save them.In a world where trust is a luxury and love is a liability, two men must choose between the safety of solitude and the terrifying vulnerability of opening their hearts. Because sometimes the greatest act of courage isn't facing down assassins—it's allowing yourself to love again.A pulse-pounding romantic suspense that proves justice is worth fighting for, but love is worth dying for.⸻"A masterful blend of heart-stopping action and soul-deep emotion. Guardian delivers everything readers crave—danger, passion, and characters you'll never forget.""Taut, thrilling, and utterly romantic. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless."⸻Perfect for fans of romantic suspense, LGBTQ+ romance, and anyone who believes that love conquers all—even international conspiracies.⸻ less

PERSONAL SECURITYA Romantic Suspense Novel⸻Former police officer Danny O'Connor thought his days of putting his life on the line were over. Two years after taking a bullet that ended his career, he's found a quieter purpose as a bodyguard for Sydney's elite. It's professional, predictable, and safe—until he's assigned to protect Hollywood heartthrob Simon Guinness.Simon returned to Australia seeking privacy and a fresh start, but someone has been watching his every move... morePERSONAL SECURITYA Romantic Suspense Novel⸻Former police officer Danny O'Connor thought his days of putting his life on the line were over. Two years after taking a bullet that ended his career, he's found a quieter purpose as a bodyguard for Sydney's elite. It's professional, predictable, and safe—until he's assigned to protect Hollywood heartthrob Simon Guinness.Simon returned to Australia seeking privacy and a fresh start, but someone has been watching his every move. Anonymous gifts, disturbing messages, and the growing sense of being hunted have turned his dream sanctuary into a nightmare. He needs protection, but the last thing he expected was to find himself drawn to the quietly intense man hired to keep him safe.As the stalker's obsession escalates from unsettling to dangerous, Danny and Simon must navigate the thin line between professional duty and personal desire. But when the threat turns deadly, Danny realizes that protecting Simon's life might mean risking his own heart—and that some boundaries are worth crossing, no matter the cost.Set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbor, Personal Security is a pulse-pounding romantic suspense that explores the courage it takes to love again after trauma, the price of fame, and the discovery that sometimes the person hired to protect you becomes the one who saves you in ways you never knew you needed.⸻"A masterful blend of heart-stopping suspense and swoon-worthy romance. Danny and Simon's story will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you believing in second chances.""Gripping, emotional, and utterly compelling. Personal Security delivers both thrills and feels in equal measure."⸻ROMANTIC SUSPENSE • LGBTQ+ ROMANCE • CONTEMPORARY FICTION less

FINAL STANDA Bondi Security Solutions Thriller⸻When cybersecurity consultant Alex Namatjira agrees to help investigate suspicious digital activity at his security firm, he expects corporate espionage—not a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government.Dr. James Cooper was supposed to be a routine technology consultant. Instead, he becomes Alex's partner in uncovering a network of corruption, murder, and treason that has already claimed two lives and shows no signs of stopping... moreFINAL STANDA Bondi Security Solutions Thriller⸻When cybersecurity consultant Alex Namatjira agrees to help investigate suspicious digital activity at his security firm, he expects corporate espionage—not a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government.Dr. James Cooper was supposed to be a routine technology consultant. Instead, he becomes Alex's partner in uncovering a network of corruption, murder, and treason that has already claimed two lives and shows no signs of stopping.Five years ago, four military contractors walked away from a corrupt security company with evidence that could destroy powerful people. Now someone is hunting down the survivors, and Alex and James find themselves running for their lives through the Australian outback with secrets that could topple a government.From the corporate towers of Sydney to a fortified cattle station in the Blue Mountains, Final Stand is a pulse-pounding thriller about loyalty, courage, and the price of speaking truth to power. When staying silent means innocent people die and fighting back means becoming a target, Alex and James must decide what they're willing to risk—and who they're willing to trust—to expose a conspiracy that goes deeper than either of them imagined.Some secrets are worth killing for. Others are worth dying to expose.⸻"A gripping blend of cyberthriller and romantic suspense that keeps you guessing until the final page. Alex and James's partnership—professional and personal—anchors a story that tackles corruption, conspiracy, and the courage required to fight for justice."“Final Stand delivers high-stakes action, authentic characters, and a romance that develops naturally from shared danger and mutual respect. This is thriller writing at its finest." less