Van Wheeler was an elite team leader of Guardian's Sierra Team. He'd fought in wars, survived firefights in forsaken hell-holes and moved like a ghost in foreign countries. His team performed missions flawlessly. He'd never regretted an assignment, until he met her. The sweet, brilliant code breaker who'd devastated not only the enemy’s communication cyphers, but also his heart. For Cassie Valentine, life was anything but hearts and chocolates—starvation and physical abuse at the hands of her father and uncle was the norm. Her intellectual genius at solving code brought her to the attention of Guardian and a man who showed her what life could have been like. A cruel glimpse at happiness that she could never obtain. Compelled by a threat to her mother, Cassie returned to the shack in the Bitterroot Mountains. Without a word, she vanished, leaving Van Wheeler, the man who loved her, to forever wonder why she'd left.A year later, battered, broken, and protecting her child, she fled her family's cabin at the top of the Bitterroot Mountains. Cassie knew she and her tiny son would share the fate of her dead mother if she didn't escape. On foot and ill-prepared, she set out into the wilderness of mountainous Montana, unaware that fate, in the form of a Guardian, was about to intervene.

A life well-lived. Frank Marshall’s life before he married and had a family is a closely held secret. The past should remain in the past until it doesn’t. A love for the ages. Never in a million years did Frank think he’d find the type of love his parents shared. Until her. Until Amanda King. The light within her warmed him in the hidden places his first wife had unintentionally frozen with indifference toward him and her disdain for life on the ranch. A story that needs to be told. The attack against Guardian had focused on him, his past, and his family. Now it is time to speak of distant memories, to fill in the missing pieces for the family that had laid everything on the line. This is the story of Frank Marshall, father, husband, and Guardian.

A Dangerous Aggression A stone-cold killer. His code name of Ice was given to him for a reason. When he was hunting the bastards that preyed on the helpless of the world, Ice was relentless and ruthless. Guardian Security focused his talent, and he became a lethal asset. An Uncontrolled Destiny To save her younger sister, Londyn Chatsworth married a despicable man. Her agoraphobic husband used his wealth to manipulate everyone except Londyn. After ensuring her sister’s safety, Londyn takes matters into her own hands. A gun and determination would see the end of her husband’s evil. A Deadly Fate After weeks of hunting and watching his target, Ice witnesses a broken and terrified woman murder the man he was sent to kill. Ice breaks his cover and steadfast rules of engagement to save Londyn. That intervention provides a hint of opportunity that Guardian needs to identify a looming threat. It also places Londyn and Ice in the crosshairs of a new enemy.

When you can’t resurrect the past…As a teenager, Deputy Ken Zorn made mistakes that cost him his first love, a hard lesson he’s taken his sweet time learning. Now, the woman he thought he’d spend his life with has told him ‘no’ for the last time. So be it. He’s grown, he’s matured, and learned to admit when he’s wrong. Thankfully, his realization came just as a strong, sexy woman entered his life. And the best part? She’s wearing a badge. …you need a fresh start. Trooper Samantha Quinn needed to step out of her father’s shadow—South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent—and make her own way. As a South Dakota State Trooper, she was doing just that. She enjoyed the vast country and the people who lived there. Especially the Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Hollister area. Intelligent, funny, and sexy as hell, the man was a serious off-duty distraction. But a dangerous enterprise promises to end their happy-ever-after… Criminal intent and greed underpin an illicit enterprise growing in their midst. As the only law enforcement in the area, Ken and Samantha must step into the fray. Can they protect the citizens of Hollister and each other from the danger lurking in the quiet countryside before it’s too late?

Whatever it takes, as long as it takes. He’d been dead for years. Billy Pearson’s cover for the work he did for the CIA had come at a high price. Betrayed by the CIA, he was dead to all who used to know him. Guardian gave him the opportunity to start over. However, the new doctor assigned to the training annex has an uncanny resemblance to the woman he once loved. That sucker punch left Billy raw. He didn’t want to be around her, to feel the emotions again, or to grieve. She celebrated the living.Lillian Montrose loved working with warriors, especially her Guardian charges. But she’d never had one treat her like Billy did. The man had a chip on his shoulder from the moment she walked through the door. His negative attitude practically slapped her in the face. Putting aside her initial attraction, Lillian wasn’t sure she wanted to break through the questions and disposition surrounding Billy. They weren’t compatible. Or were they? Just when their feelings for each other begin to heat up, Lillian’s Mercy Team is activated, and Billy is assigned as their overwatch. No longer doctor and patient but members of the same team, their mission reveals more than the simmering attraction between them. Real enemies she could defeat, but how could she fight a ghost from the past?

Whatever it takes, as long as it takes.In the icy northern tundra of Siberia, a lethal game of life and death unfolds. Malice, an assassin who works for Guardian Security, stands at the far side of his latest mission. When the operation takes a dangerous turn, he becomes certain of one chilling Guardian has been infiltrated. As the snow-covered wilderness becomes a treacherous chess board, Malice must navigate the blurred lines between allies and enemies. He is determined to uncover the truth behind the mission's unique complication.Danger lurks in every shadow, and an encounter with a mysterious sniper, one of his target's guards, adds a new layer of complexity to his mission. Anya Baranov carries the burden of knowledge. The leader of the Rostova Group—a figure synonymous with evil has started the events that could lead to a global catastrophe and possibly World War Three.Malice and Anya form an unlikely alliance in the face of uncertain odds. As their partnership deepens into an unlikely connection, they must navigate a perilous journey across the unforgiving Siberian wilderness. They'll risk everything to escape Russia, forging a path toward a chance at a future where love might tip the scales in their favor.

Whatever it takes. As long as it takes.Alone.Harbinger extinguished any thought of a serious relationship due to the dangers of his profession. Yet he’d fallen hard for Ysabel Archambeau, and she rejected him without reason. He tried to escape the haunting memories of Ysabel by returning to the States, but the romantic connections surrounding him isolated Harbinger from his team.Running out of time. A desperate plea from Ysabel’s family pulls him back into her world and his memories. The woman who had shattered his heart and cut off all contact has become the central pawn in a high-stakes game of old money, greed, and blackmail.Her Guardian is the only hope.Sometimes, trust is the deadliest of weapons. Navigating the maze of deceit, love, and vengeance, from the opulent penthouses of Paris to the dark underbelly of the European elite, Harbinger must confront his past, face one of his deadliest adversaries, and unearth secrets that could either reunite him with Ysabel or shatter any chance of a future with the woman he loves.

Whatever it takes. As long as it takes. An obligation. Conner Solomon, one of Guardian Security’s top computer specialists, attends a party in Monaco as a form of family penance, only to find the woman who has been on his mind since their short mission together. As beautiful as she is deadly, she’s a sexy omen of danger. A simple task. Jackie Harriger, an up-and-coming fashion designer with a lethal alter-ego, once again crosses paths with a man she can’t forget. Attending a haute couture event, she rubs shoulders with privileged billionaires and power brokers, but she never expected to see Con. When their paths cross in the opulent corridors of Monaco’s beautiful masquerades, where the elite gather in golden masks, a deadly dance is set into motion. A ricochet from the past. As they're plunged into a whirlwind of intrigue, they must navigate through the streets of Paris, the bustling avenues of New York City, and London's alleyways to unmask an elusive enemy whose only trail is an echo of a digital program. A trail that leads back to Washington, D.C. Dive into a glamourous world where love and duty intertwine, and trust is the only currency that matters.

A final chance. In the peaceful town of Hollister, secrets from days gone never stay hidden. For Barry Marks, memories of a disastrous military mission haunt every waking moment. He came to Hollister as a last hope. His final chance to change the spiraling trajectory of his future. A chance meeting. When Barry Marks literally sweeps Kathy Prentiss off her feet, she’s mesmerized. The bad boy with anger issues needs help, but he’s a flame she can’t resist. The chemistry between them is hotter than the long summer days of South Dakota. Their growing connection, built on mutual trust, seems to promise a new beginning for both of them. A ghost from the past. But peace is fleeting in Hollister. A series of unnerving events disrupt the town's tranquility. Even more troubling for Barry, the symbols left behind mirror haunting recon signals from his days as a Marine. When Kathy suddenly vanishes, replaced only by a bone-chilling message pointing to his past, Barry's worst fears are realized. With every passing hour, Kathy's life hangs in the balance, and the weight of Barry's memories threatens to crush him. Yet, an unexpected ally emerges—the community he's kept at arm's length. As Barry races to save Kathy while grappling with his clouded past, he finds himself in a desperate battle not only to rescue the woman he loves but also to confront the shadows of his past.

Whatever it takes. As long as it takes. Elliot Sawyer wasn’t supposed to be alive. He’d cheated death by changing shifts with one of his men. Sure, his man asked for the change, but guilt gnawed on his heart every second of every day. If he’d been there, maybe he would have seen something, done something to stop the massacre. Leaving Guardian wasn’t an option for him, but changing assignments was. Maya Callahan didn’t have time to deal with the threats she’d been receiving. Her business was on the brink of an IPO that would make her a billionaire many times over. Her new bodyguard was supposed to be window dressing. Something to allay concerns for her safety. He wasn’t supposed to be noticed by anyone, especially her. But there was something about the handsome sentinel that intrigued her. Elliot’s position as personal security officer for one of the top business minds in the country was supposed to be a walk in the park. He wasn’t here to be enchanted by her smile or beguiled by her kindness and flat-out bowled over by her beauty. When bullets, bombs, and a determined killer take aim at his charge, Elliot will do anything to save Maya’s life. Even if saving her means giving up his own.

Whatever it takes. As long as it takes. In the shimmering, elite world of Sochi, Russia, where art mingles with power and secrets lie hidden beneath layers of paint, Guardian’s assassin, Maximus embarks on a dangerous mission to dismantle the criminal empire of the ruthless oligarch, Abrasha Molchalin. But when Maximus meets Elena Ivanova, Molchalin’s art curator, the lines between duty and desire blur. Elena, with her keen eye for beauty, finds in Maximus an unexpected confidant and an enigma. As they navigate a shifting landscape of trust and betrayal, their romance blossoms, showing them the colorful possibilities that wait beyond the shadows facing them. Set against the backdrop of Russia's picturesque but perilous Riviera, Maximus, and Elena are pulled deeper into a game of deception and death. Together, they risk everything to bring down Molchalin and escape with their love intact. Enter the elite world where every brushstroke tells a deadly story, every gaze masks a secret, and every heart has a price.