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It's bad enough that seventeen-year-old Portia Worth is taken in by her uncle, the marquis of Granville, after her father dies. As the bastard niece, Portia knows she can expect little beyond a roof over her head and a place at the table. But it truly adds insult to injury when the Granvilles' archenemy, the outlaw Rufus Decatur, hatches a scheme to abduct the marquis's daughter--only to kidnap Portia by accident. Portia, who possesses more than a streak of independence as well as a talent for resistance, does not take kindly to being abducted—mistakenly or otherwise.

When a hostage rescue mission intended to save innocent lives takes a devastating turn, Hayes, a Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialist, leaps into action and plunges headlong into danger to save Rosalie. He must summon all of his Navy SEAL training as his experience and skill are put to the test as he leads Rosalie on a daring rescue through the jungles of Nicaragua.

As a former Navy SEAL and Guardian, rescuing Isabelle LaCroix was my job. Falling for her was not. But that didn’t stop me. Boy, did I fall hard. Just my luck…Izzy isn’t looking for happily ever after. Especially not with a guy like me. She’s got big dreams, and she’s as strong, smart, and independent as she is sinfully seductive and sexy.

Kaye's dream of attending Veterinary School at UC Davis turns into a nightmare when her abusive ex-lover, and former professor, refuses to let her go. His violent and dangerous behavior escalates despite their breakup, leaving her in dire need of help. When she meets Zeb, a fiercely protective Guardian on Bravo team, she never expects to be swept off her feet by the charming Guardian. Their connection is instant—electric—igniting a fiery passion she never experienced before. Though she's not ready for a new relationship, Zeb's protective instincts trigger when her stalker's behavior worsens.

As a former Navy SEAL, I’m no stranger to rescue missions. I’m usually prepared for anything that could go wrong. But I was not ready for her. When Carmen Angelo crashed into my mission, literally jumping into my arms, clinging to me as I dangled beneath a helicopter, I couldn’t let her fall. She didn’t. But I did. Boy, did I fall hard.

As the wife of the Fairytale Killer, Melissa is closing out a chapter of her life, one cloaked in horror and guilt. All she wants is to move on and put the past behind her. On leave from his role as a Guardian, an elite group of paramilitary hostage rescue specialists, CJ will finally witness the execution of the man who butchered his baby sister. As Melissa and CJ rebuild the pieces of their lives, a man with the blackest of hearts and an endless capacity to inflict pain changes everything.

Maria: Criminals. Mafia. That’s what everyone said we were. I never believed the rumors, though. I’d know if anything shady was happening in my family. Except…I didn’t. When my best friend disappears from the Belvedere, I knew I could find her. Because while I might be clueless about my family, I know everything that happens in my hotel. That’s when I found him. I thought he was the bad guy. My enemy. He wasn’t. But just because I misjudged him doesn’t mean he can’t destroy me….and my heart…

As an expert cryptologist, I'm smart, savvy, and get the job done. I can crack any code, expose any secret, and ferret out the truth. Just as long as a certain Navy SEAL doesn't get in my way. He may be handsome, charming, and rugged, but I know the truth. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, and I refuse to fall for his tricks. I did that once. I vowed never again but my control is slipping.

Ever since we were teenagers, I've denied my desire for Sofia. Despite her father's involvement in running our cocaine empire, Caesar Hernández has carefully sheltered her from the brutal realities of our world. She's always been far too innocent and pure for me to drag her out of her charmed life and into my depravities. But Caesar chose to betray my ruthless boss, Adrián Rodríguez. He'll have to prove his loyalty once again if he doesn't want any harm to come to his beloved daughter.