The Garrison Protocols Series by Sloane Mercer

He is the world’s best liar. She is the only woman he can’t fool. Now, they have to convince the world they’re madly in love. .. or die trying. Roman Vance is the "Face" of Garrison Security. Charming, lethal, and slicker than a polished bullet, he can infiltrate any room and seduce any target. To the world, he’s the life of the party. In reality, he’s a man who hasn't felt a genuine emotion in years—until she walks back into his life... moreHe is the world’s best liar. She is the only woman he can’t fool. Now, they have to convince the world they’re madly in love. .. or die trying. Roman Vance is the "Face" of Garrison Security. Charming, lethal, and slicker than a polished bullet, he can infiltrate any room and seduce any target. To the world, he’s the life of the party. In reality, he’s a man who hasn't felt a genuine emotion in years—until she walks back into his life. Isla Thorne is an investigative journalist with a sharp tongue and a zero-tolerance policy for BS. She’s spent the last year trying to expose Garrison Security’s off-book operations, and she knows Roman is nothing but a pretty mask hiding a dangerous secret. She despises him. He infuriates her. But when a high-stakes intelligence operation in Chicago’s elite Gold Coast goes sideways, the only way to infiltrate the inner circle is a lie so big, only Roman could sell it. The Protocol: A fake engagement. The Mission: Take down an international arms dealer at the season’s most exclusive gala. The Problem: The chemistry between them is volatile enough to blow their cover. Forced into a luxury penthouse and tasked with playing the role of doting lovers, the lines begin to blur. Public displays of affection turn into possessive touches. Staged kisses in the ballroom turn into desperate, scorching nights in the safe house. Roman is used to wearing masks, but Isla is stripping him bare. As the target on their backs grows larger, Roman realizes the most dangerous part of this mission isn’t the enemy closing in. It’s the terrifying possibility that for the first time in his life, he isn’t acting. Protocol: Deceive is a high-octane, banter-heavy romantic suspense novel. If you like Mr. & Mrs. Smith vibes, enemies-to-lovers tension, and heroes who are lethally competent and utterly obsessed, this book is for you. Book 2 in The Garrison Protocols, but can be read as a standalone. Tropes you’ll love:. Fake Engagement. Enemies-to-Lovers. "Touch Her and Die". Forced Proximity (One Bed! ). Competence Kink. High Heat & Banter. Scroll up and one-click to start the mission today! less

I am a weapon. Broken. Lethal. And five years ago, I walked away from the only woman I ever loved to keep her clean of my blood. CALEB. They call me "Saint," but I’m a monster. As the enforcer for Garrison Security, I exist to inflict violence so others don't have to. My body is a roadmap of torture scars, a constant reminder of the cage I survived. I can’t stand the feel of human skin. I flinch at a handshake. Except with her. Dr. Maya Lin. The woman I abandoned... moreI am a weapon. Broken. Lethal. And five years ago, I walked away from the only woman I ever loved to keep her clean of my blood. CALEB. They call me "Saint," but I’m a monster. As the enforcer for Garrison Security, I exist to inflict violence so others don't have to. My body is a roadmap of torture scars, a constant reminder of the cage I survived. I can’t stand the feel of human skin. I flinch at a handshake. Except with her. Dr. Maya Lin. The woman I abandoned. The trauma surgeon who heals what I destroy. I thought watching her from the shadows was enough. I thought I could keep my distance. But when a ruthless crime lord targets her hospital, the shadows aren't safe anymore. I’m done hiding. I’m stepping back into the light to become her shield. She hates me for leaving, and I don’t blame her. But she’s the only one who can touch my scars without fear. And God help the man who tries to take her from me this time. MAYA. He ghosted me. One day he was my everything, the next he was gone, leaving me with a broken heart and a million unanswered questions. Now, five years later, Caleb St. John is back. He’s bigger, darker, and more terrifying than the man I remember. He says he’s here to protect me from a threat I didn't see coming. He’s a wall of muscle and ink, a silent beast who stands between me and death. But when we’re alone, the lethal enforcer trembles at my touch. The heat between us isn't just a spark; it's an inferno that threatens to burn Chicago to the ground. I can save his life. I can stitch his wounds. But can I trust the monster who shattered my heart not to break it all over again? Protocol: Avenge is a dark, gritty, second-chance bodyguard romance. It features a scarred, touch-starved hero who is absolutely feral for his woman, and the competent doctor who brings him to his knees. One-Click now for:Dark Bodyguard RomanceSecond Chance with High Angst"Touch Her and Die" VibesHealer x Killer DynamicScarred, Touch-Averse HeroSpicy Medical Suspense. This is Book 3 in The Garrison Protocols. It can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed as part of the series. Intended for mature audiences only. less

HE’S THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS HACKER. SHE’S THE ONLY THIEF WHO EVER BROKE IN. Xander "Glitch" Thorne sees the world in code. People are variables. Emotions are errors. As the reclusive genius behind The Garrison’s cyber-security, he controls the digital battlefield from the safety of his monitors. He is the invisible hand, the voice in the ear, the man who never leaves the shadows. Until a ghost triggers a silent alarm in his sanctuary. Sophie Rinaldi doesn't exist on paper... moreHE’S THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS HACKER. SHE’S THE ONLY THIEF WHO EVER BROKE IN. Xander "Glitch" Thorne sees the world in code. People are variables. Emotions are errors. As the reclusive genius behind The Garrison’s cyber-security, he controls the digital battlefield from the safety of his monitors. He is the invisible hand, the voice in the ear, the man who never leaves the shadows. Until a ghost triggers a silent alarm in his sanctuary. Sophie Rinaldi doesn't exist on paper. She’s a whisper in the dark, a master thief who can bypass biometric locks as easily as she breathes. She isn’t stealing for greed; she’s stealing to save her dying sister from a debt that can never be paid. Breaking into Xander’s subterranean server farm was supposed to be the final job. Instead, it was a trap. Xander doesn't arrest the intruder who outsmarted his firewall. He weaponizes her. He recognizes a fellow apex predator—someone with the analog skills to match his digital lethality. He offers her a deal: help him pull off an impossible heist to destroy the corrupt conspiracy known as "The Architect," and he’ll wipe her debt from existence. Order meets Chaos. Logic meets Instinct. Forced into a partnership that terrifies them both, Xander and Sophie must infiltrate high-society galas and black-site vaults. But the closer they get to the target, the harder it becomes to keep their hands off each other. Sophie is the glitch Xander can’t debug, and for the first time, he’s realizing that some risks are worth the crash. When the enemy targets Sophie, the man who lives in the virtual world will have to step into the physical one to save her. And God help anyone who touches her, because Xander Thorne won't just kill them. .. He’ll delete their entire existence. Features:. Competence Porn (He owns the net, she owns the streets)Rivals-to-Lovers with high-stakes banterGrumpy Tech Genius x Chaos Demon Thief"Touch Her and Die" (Intellectual Variant)Heist Crew Dynamics & Found FamilyProtocol: Hunt is the fourth standalone novel in The Garrison Protocols series. Expect a dual POV, high-octane suspense, and a cerebral, steamy romance where the smartest person in the room is the only one who can steal your heart. less