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Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists
Series · 7 books · 2017-2022

Books in series

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#1

Rescuing Melissa

2017

Melissa is a victim, capable of attracting only the worst kind of man. She seeks redemption for crimes she did not commit. CJ struggles to absolve himself of an unforgivable act. He seeks salvation through heroism, but fails every day. Our prince, a man with the blackest of hearts and an endless capacity to inflict pain, seeks validation for his work. His corruption is absolute, but even he will sacrifice for love. Meanwhile, a man of pure evil invades their lives, weaving his sinister threads and binding their futures. But Fate has different plans for them all. As tornados tear through the town, their lives will be uprooted, twisted, and tangled beyond what any of them could foresee.
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#2

Rescuing Zoe

2021

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here The last thing Zoe expects during Spring Break is to be trapped in a shipping container with a dozen other girls. One phone call changes my entire life. My best friend’s little sister is missing, kidnapped off the streets of Cancun. He needs my special skill set to bring her home. A former Navy SEAL, I’m now a Guardian, a brotherhood of men dedicated to rescuing those who’ve been taken. Rescuing Zoe should be just another job, but Zoe and I share a history. One her brother doesn’t know about. She’s been in love with me since she was five. It began as an annoyance, but a year ago I set her straight. She crawled into my bed and I broke her heart. I walked away. But now? Now, I’ll do anything to bring her home.
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#3

Rescuing Moira

2021

MOIRA I’ve been to hell and back, And back again. It's a never-ending cycle for me. Every time I think the worst is over, I get knocked right back down again. I grew up on the streets. I've been traded in and out of men's beds, I thought that was my lowest moment, but I was wrong. I was taken from one hell and sold into another. I'm calloused, hardened, and hopeless. But when Griff swoops in, More than once, To protect me, save me, rescue me, One thing is certain: He’ll never stop saving me. He’s my Guardian angel, One I can't live without. GRIFF I'd go to Hell and back to save her, Knock anyone down who gets in my way. I did it once. I’ll do it again. I’ll do it as many times as it takes. She's strong, bold, and beautiful, Yet vulnerable, sensitive, and perfect. She deserves the best in life, Except for the hand she's been dealt. I need her, love her, crave her, And I'll do anything to keep Moira safe.
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#4

Rescuing Eve

2022

When a moment of defiancé turns into a living nightmare, Eve Deverough will do whatever it takes to survive. EVE Daughter of a shipping mogul, Eve leads a charmed life. She wants for nothing, except for the love of her cold and distant father. In a moment of defiancé, she runs off to Cancun, shedding her private security detail for some fun in the sun over spring break. Only there is no fun. There is no sun. Eve’s kidnapped off the streets of Cancun, transported in a shipping container with twelve other girls, to be sold off to the highest bidder in an auction of the most vile kind. Only Eve’s worth more to her kidnapper than a quick buck at market. She’s being held for ransom. As days turn to weeks, and weeks turn to months, the ransom demands escalate. Held captive by the despicable human trafficker, Tomas Benefield, in his stronghold hidden in the jungles of Colombia, Eve’s freedom is in jeopardy. Which forces her to do the unthinkable. MAX Alpha One, Max, leader of Guardian HRS’s Alpha Team volunteers for an undercover mission to rescue the daughter of a shipping mogul who’s been kidnapped. Despite paying escalating ransom demands, her captors refuse to free her and her father is running out of cash. Eve’s photos tell a somber picture and Max is ready to answer the call. How he’s going to play the part of a brutal and depraved monster is beyond him, but there’s no other way. He'll infiltrate The Retreat, a compound hidden in the jungles of Colombia, posing as a buyer intent on buying a girl at auction. He's not prepared for the intense attraction he feels for Eve and fights to remain professional. Above all else, he’s laser-focused on Rescuing Eve. Failing is not an option. As his attraction builds, there’s one BIG problem. Instead of a rescuer, all Eve sees is another monstrous man intent on defiling an unwilling girl. She hates him on sight. Rescuing Eve is non-stop action with an in-depth look at the Columbian human trafficking business. Max is sure to steal your heart with his respect towards women, his sculpted physique, and morals that withstand the ever-present temptations of The Retreat, not to mention The Oasis. This book will keep you engaged and captivated and is sure to test you when it comes to watching the slow-burning chemistry unfold between Max and Eve. Grab Your Copy Today! Guardians Hostage Rescue Specialists: If you love over the top alphas, military men that like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Eve is for you. Rescuing Eve is book 4 in the Guardian HRS series. A fast-paced, steamy, contemporary, military, romantic suspense that will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. Meet the Guardians: protective male heroes and the smart, feisty heroines who steal her Guardian's heart. Each couple has their own Happily Ever After (HEA).
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#5

Rescuing Lily

2021

The Guardian Hostage Rescue series gets more intense with every book. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, it's an addictive adrenalin rush. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ Name: Lily Freeman Job: DEA Field Operative. Assignment: Undercover. Target: Knox Wilder (alleged drug runner). Objective: Get close to Wilder. Infiltrate his organization. Tear it down from the inside. Obstacles: Knox Wilder isn’t what he seems, and while I’m supposed to be the one seducing him, he’s the one fulfilling the filthy fantasies I keep hidden from myself. Working undercover doesn’t come without risk, but there are some benefits. I can sleep with Knox without guilt. It’s all for God and country, and dang it if I’m not a patriot. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ Name: Knox Wilder Job: Guardian, an elite, ex-military, special forces expert. Position: Alpha-Six. Assignment: Undercover. Target: Tomas Benefield’s Human trafficking organization. Objective: Rescue a dozen women before they disappear forever. Obstacles: The op is going well, a near-flawless execution until a DEA Taskforce screws everything up. They think I’m involved in transporting drugs, and I’ve got no time to set the beautiful agent straight. I shouldn’t let my guard down. I shouldn’t let her get close. There’s a whole lot I shouldn’t do with the beautiful blonde, but there’s something about her I can’t resist. I’ll protect her from any threat, but what happens when my enemies set their sights on her? When the biggest threat to her safety is me? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ Rescuing Lily is book five of The Guardians: Hostage Rescue Specialists series. It’s a fast-paced, steamy, contemporary, military, romantic suspense that will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. If you love over-the-top protective military men that like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Lily is for you. Each book is a contemporary standalone, steamy military romantic suspense, with a protective, arrogant, male hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them all in order as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series. Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin!
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#6

Rescuing Jinx

2021

One expert cryptologist. One Navy SEAL. They'd rather die than work together, but can they put aside their differences in time to save six missing women? The Guardian Hostage Rescue series gets more intense with every book. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, it's an addictive adrenaline rush. JINX 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. WOLFE She's infuriating; And won't relent, Let me explain. She's the most stubborn And sexiest woman I've ever met, With a brain to match. Once we complete this mission, I'm going to show her this Wolfe, Isn't backing down. I know what I want, and I want her For now, I'll play her game. I won't jinx my chances. But when it's time, she'll learn This Wolfe always gets what he wants. And I want her. Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ If you love Romantic Suspense with passionate and protective former Special Forces military heroes who like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Jinx is for you. Rescuing Jinx is book 6 in the Guardian HRS series. All books are contemporary standalone military romances, with protective male heroes and the smart, feisty heroines who steal their hearts. Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them in order as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series. If you're looking for gripping suspense and to discover the true resilience of the human soul, you're in the right place.
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#7

Rescuing Maria

2022

One dangerous family. One determined Guardian. And the daughter caught between them. Her treacherous family ties could destroy them all... 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… LIAM The Rossi crime family is going down. As a Guardian, it’s my job to make it happen. I was ready for anything. Except her. Maria’s clearly innocent. I didn’t want to give her the dose of reality that destroyed her perfect world. But I had no choice. See, I need her. Being her fake boyfriend is the only way to get close to her family. She’s a means to an end. Except now, she’s so much more. What I feel for her could ruin everything. For both of us… The Guardian Hostage Rescue series gets more intense with every book. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, it's an addictive adrenalin rush. Rescuing Maria is the seventh book of The Guardians: Hostage Rescue Specialists series. It’s a fast-paced, steamy, contemporary, military, romantic suspense that will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. If you love over-the-top protective military men that like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Maria is for you. Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them in order, as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series. Series Complete! Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin!

Author

Ellie Masters
Ellie Masters
Author · 55 books

Angsty, Steamy, Heart-Stopping, Pulse-Pounding, Can't-Stop-Reading Romantic Suspense. Ellie Masters is a USA Today Bestselling author and Amazon Top 15 Author. In addition, she's a wife, military mom, doctor, and retired Colonel. She writes romantic suspense filled with all your sexy, swoon-worthy alpha men. Her writing will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. Born in the South, raised under the Hawaiian sun, Ellie has traveled the globe while in service to her country. The love of her life, her amazing husband, is her number one fan and biggest supporter. And yes! He's read every word she's written. Don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. Never miss another release, sale, or exclusive. https://elliemasters.com/NewsletterSi...

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