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Gorgeous, Armed, and Dangerous
Series · 5 books · 2022-2026

Books in series

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#1

Not Just Another Pretty Face

2022

Lianne is tired of fighting and being passed over. Everyone loves her strength, intelligence, and work ethic, but not enough to keep her around. Well, not without some major drawbacks. She’s never changed herself for anyone before, and she’s not going to start now. Not wanting to rely on her family name, she trudges on, putting her best efforts toward everything she tackles - be it at the gun range, in the office, or regarding her love life. That last one might not get the most attention, but when your last relationship ended with an abduction attempt, you’d put that on ice, too. Accused of spending too much time alone with his sketchbook and baking, Ben’s best friend drags him out to a costume party. A blond beauty catches his eye, and even though he knows she’s dressed up, there’s a gentle vulnerability underneath the character that calls to him. She leaves before he can get her number, and he regrets the lost opportunity. Outside of his personal life struggles, Ben is tired of training new employees at the design firm he works for. Something is going on to cause the turnover rate, but no one is talking. He’s informed yet another new person is being brought into the office, and everyone hopes they stay longer than the last three. The next week, a stunning and brilliant woman walks in. Then everything goes sideways - sabotaged files at work, physical attacks in the parking garage, and dodging bullets in an alley. Who knew a kiss with a stranger would change everything? Content Not Just Another Pretty Face is a suspense romance, and some elements have some mafia flair to them. That being said, there is adult content in this book, including but not limited to an abduction attempt, reference to a sexual assault, physical violence, gun violence, life being taken, offensive language, mentions of struggles with mental health, and non fade to black romantic scenes. For readers sensitive to these elements, please take note.
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#2

Pretty Little Picture

2022

Pretty Little Picture is the second book in the Gorgeous, Armed, and Dangerous series. \~~~~~ Driven to leave her home of ten years by her persistent and toxic ex, Quinn lands her dream job in Colorado. Hoping the distance between Chicago and the small mountainside town will be far enough that he won’t find her. As the new Event Coordinator and Manager for Cardinal Hideaway, Quinn gets to enjoy world-class food while being surrounded by the most amazing mountain views. The visiting artist that just showed isn’t too bad to look at either. Lukas is at the top of his game when it comes to surveillance, security, and keeping his family safe. When he gets his first art commission, it’s the perfect chance to prove his art is more than a hobby. As he arrives at the mountainside resort of Cardinal Hideaway, he instantly finds his muse. Only it isn’t just the mountain views, but the bombshell redhead who happens to work at the resort. However, Lukas doesn’t do relationships. It rarely ends well for someone in his line of work, but he can’t resist her. Just as things heat up between Quinn and Lukas, her wished-to-be-forgotten ex invades her new life, causing her safety bubble to pop. Lukas and Quinn are now intertwined as their worlds collide in a way neither of them expected. Between Quinn’s stubborn will to be self-sufficient and Lukas’s overprotective nature, will they be able to find balance and keep each other safe? \~~~~~~ Content warning: Pretty Little Picture is a suspense romance, and some elements have a mafia flair to them. That being said, there is adult content in this book, including but not limited to abduction, physical violence, gun violence, stalking, on-page death, offensive language, mental health struggles, alcohol struggles, and non fade to black romantic scenes. For readers sensitive to these elements, please take note. \~~~~~~ This is a connected stand-alone with an HEA.
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#3

Pretty (in)Significant

2023

Pretty (in)Significant was previously published as a 9.2k word short story in Straighten Your A Romance Riot Anthology. This is the complete 52k word version of the story. ~ Chelsea Turner loves everything about living in Colorado and working at the Cardinal Hideaway boutique resort. When her newest co-worker arrives, bringing chaos with her, nothing can crush Chelsea’s spirit, until trouble comes for her. Having been hand-picked for such a personal and important assignment for his boss, Lukas Agosti, Philip Matthewson is determined to prove his skill. What he didn't expect was Chelsea. Not having all the details, the security team he’s on is forced to play catch up - the worst-case scenario when trying to protect people and keep them safe. Between tracking down an unhinged stalker, upgrading security precautions, and dealing with the Agosti’s, Phil barely has time to explore growing feelings for Chelsea, until her girls’ night out turns into disaster. When feelings erupt, igniting a passionate fire between the two, can they balance their overlapping personal and professional relationships, especially when their lives are on the line?
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#4

Pretty Much Screwed

2023

The last thing Jessica Barlowe wants is a professional babysitter. What does she end up with? An entire security detail. It isn’t the first time her life has been in some kind of danger, but when your best friend practically begs you to humor her, what’s a girl to do? How bad could it be? When Connor Valesteri is told he is going to be heading the security detail for his boss’s sister’s best friend, he takes it as the ultimate compliment, until he meets her. Jess challenges him like no one else and pushes back on the restrictions placed on her. As Connor starts to see through Jess’s tough exterior, her dangerous combination of brains and beauty might be too much to resist. For Jess, having a gorgeous, respectful second shadow might not be so bad. A man that actually sees her, and leaves her feeling defenseless and empowered at the same time. When threats and attacks come from every direction, tension runs high. Jess and Connor must figure out how to navigate attempts on their lives, betrayals, and each other before they reach a breaking point that forces tough decisions to be made before moving forward. Damaging information surfaces from an unlikely source, causing her entire world to crumble around her, will the truth surface in time? Can he save her, or will the haunting memories of her past come to life and cost her everything? \~~~~~ Content warning: Pretty Much Screwed is a suspense romance, and some elements have a mafia flair to them. That being said, there is adult content in this book, including but not limited to abduction, physical violence, gun violence, on-page death, offensive language, mental health struggles, and non fade to black romantic scenes. For readers sensitive to these elements, please take note. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Pretty Much Screwed is the third book in the Gorgeous, Armed, and Dangerous series.
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#8

Fatal Attraction

2026

Sabrina Rodriguez didn’t leave Dante Wilson because she stopped loving him—she left because the assignment demanded it, and she was the only one who could complete it. Two years later, she returns with new scars and secrets she can’t share. Sent in by Don Rodriguez, a longtime Agosti ally, Sabrina’s job is to protect the Don’s niece. But the child isn’t the only one needing protection. Dante, one of the Agostis’ most trusted men, has his own challenging assignment: Handle the custody of someone who betrayed the Agosti family, and keep them breathing… for now. In a house where loyalty is law and danger is constant, when Sabrina reappears in Dante’s life, he does the only thing he can to guarantee she stays his. But vows don’t stop bullets. With the cartel closing in, betrayal on their doorstep, and a new Don stepping up, the Agosti house becomes ground zero for change no one saw coming. Who will pay the ultimate price? And will it end the war, or start a new one? \~~~~~ Fatal Attraction is a dark, suspenseful mafia romance packed with heat, betrayal, a surprise wedding, with a shocking ending.

Authors

Elisabeth Garner
Elisabeth Garner
Author · 10 books

Hey everyone and welcome to my little corner of the world. I’m glad you’re here! I’m just a quirky, nerdy lady writing stories that are begging to be put on paper. I live in an adorable, little town in Indiana with my amazing husband, our adorable daughter, and our two cats. When I’m not holed up in my office, you can find me reading, drinking coffee and tea, hanging out with my family and friends, baking, working on DIY projects around the house, and playing D&D. I have been obsessed with reading and writing from a very young age. Growing up, it was all about The Baby Sitter Club and then Harry Potter and then The Arrows of the Queen. I started writing my first novel in high school, my second novel in college, and after teaching for a while and starting a family, I decided to tackle the dream of becoming an author. The rest is history. You’ll find my bookshelves filled with everything from YA to historical fiction to romance to classics to sci-fi and fantasy to mental health. It’s a mixed bag and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I hope to see you around! You can find out more about me and my work on my website or @booksbyemgarner on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.

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