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Guardians of Hope
Series · 14
books · 2017-2024

Books in series

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#1

Angel of Horror

2017

Laura 'Red' Pratt fought her way through the ranks to become a member the most elite task force in the country. Shamed and ridiculed by her parents and society because of her weight and deafness, she's earned the nickname Red honestly with her ‘take no crap’ attitude. Joe 'Highlander' MacCleod is a SEAL to the bone. His men look up to him and tease him about his womanizing ways. Women are like his missions—enjoyable, varied, and plentiful to keep his blood pumping. But it’s always to the next one. Then a Marine comes home to a vicious fight, two end up dead, and the blame is squarely on his shoulders. Joe races to save his friend, and finds himself forced to work with an irresistible Red. Together, they just might be able to solve the case, if the attraction between them doesn’t derail the investigation.
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#2

Saving Laura (Special Forces

2017

\\\This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds\\\ Joe “Highlander” MacLeod is a Navy SEAL, a special ops warrior, who has finally found the perfect woman to hold his heart. Detective Laura “Red” Pratt is a fiercely, independent woman who protects the unprotected, watching over all others. They are loyal, strong and good at what they do. Though their careers have created an unconventional relationship, their love and trust make it work. Joe is proud to stand by Laura, protecting her from the monsters lurking in the dark. He has vowed to keep her safe until one day Highlander is called away on a mission and Laura is taken by one of the monsters that Joe swore to fight on her behalf. She thought she was tough, but being tortured has tested all limits – physically, mentally and emotionally. Now it’s up to Joe to use his skills and join forces with fellow SEALs, Wolf and his team, to bring his woman home. She’ll need him more than ever before. Rescuing Laura is just the beginning of the fight to save the love of his life.
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#3

Montana Gypsy

2017

Gypsy Monroe has finally put her past behind her and has found success as a make-up artist for Hollywood’s A list starlets. Just as she’s making a name for herself, her past comes back to haunt her. In a world that thrives on scandal, where can she turn for help? Jerry “Elmo” Davidson, former Navy SEAL, thought his world was over after surviving a perilous mission that forced him to leave the service on a medical discharge. But after discovering the Brotherhood Protectors, he feels as if he has a new purpose. When his first assignment brings the sassy Gypsy into his life, he may need the support of his fellow brothers to keep the beautiful artist safe from the threat that stalks her from the shadows. Will the danger bring them together or destroy their newfound peace?
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#4

Protecting Shane

2017

She's a bookworm with a past and a dream. He's a college football star that all the girls chase and dream about. Shane Graves hates being the center of attention. She makes it her entire mission to be invisible at San Diego University. She's been successful for 4 years at accomplishing that until her college professor asks her to help a fellow student with their final project. Pattrick 'Flash' Jones has dreams that most don't understand. He's a college football star with scouts begging him to go pro, but all Pattrick dreams about is following in his father and uncles footsteps after graduation. When fate steps in and brings these two together, their pasts have a way of causing mayhem. Shane goes missing and all hell breaks loose in San Diego. Will the SEALs and Alpha Squad find her in time or will it be too late??
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#5

Avenging Angels

2018

The women of Alpha Squad get caught in an ambush. Their fight for survival gives them a new objective to fulfill. A Navy SEAL and a Delta Force wife are kidnapped during the ambush and sending them into a feeding frenzy. The men of Delta force and the Navy SEALs get the dreaded call that two of their own have been kidnapped and all hell breaks loose. The fight is on to rescue their women. Alpha Squad, Delta Force and the Navy SEALs are teaming up to find the women who are missing before it’s too late. Someone wants the men of the Special Forces community on their knees and no one has a clue who it is. Can Alpha Squad help these men who protect their country save their reason for living or will it all be a lost cause and they arrive too late?
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#6

Avenging Julie

2018

Julie Hurt is no stranger to dangers of her husband, Navy SEAL Commander Patrick Hurt's job. Being the daughter of a prominent Senator, she's learned corruption often lurks around every corner. However, when someone hell-bent on killing her comes out of the woodwork, she learns a whole new meaning of evil. Commander Hurt will do anything in his power to protect his wife. When her life is threatened, he knows exactly who to call to save her, the men of his SEAL team. With the help of the Alpha Squad, the two deadly teams join forces and zero in on the threat. Innocent people are being gun downed. History is relearned. Secrets are exposed. Can the group rescue Julie in time or is it already too late?
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#7

Protecting Tina

2020

17-year-old Tina Jones and her best friend have gone missing from the mall while shopping for their prom dresses. No one understands how two teenage girls can be taken from the middle of the mall with no witnesses. All hands are on deck in the search for these two young girls, thanks to Shane Jones. Shane battles old demons while searching for her young sister -in-law with the help of her husband, Alpha Squad, Wolf, Tex and every SEAL at home. Alpha Squad, Shane, and every available SEAL search high and low for the two girls. Every time they get close, they get knocked back to square one. Alpha Squad hits a brick wall that shocks them to their core and literally throws their investigation into a tailspin. Will they be able to find the girls before it’s too late?
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#8

Secrets in the Dark

2020

Two young girls disappeared three years ago in a case that shook not only the Navy SEAL community, but Alpha Squad to the core. One of the girls is rescued, but the other has disappeared into thin air and all trails lead to a dead end. Or so they thought. Alpha Squad never gave up hope that she would be found, in what condition, they didn't know. Now three years later, new evidence comes to light that blazes a trail to Tampa. With the help of Trident Security, their new found knowledge of what they are up against, Alpha Squad rushes to do whatever is necessary to find the missing girl and bring her home to the SEAL community who loves her. What wasn't expected was secrets that came to light that were better left in the dark. Friendships and a marriage are put to the test in this sequel. Can Pratt and Highlander's marriage withstand the secrets that were hid in the dark for long? Will Trident Security and Alpha Squad find the missing girl? Even the darkness seeks the light.
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#9

Danger in Montana

2019

Emma Patterson is missing. With no clues as to where she is and who took her, Hank Patterson and the Brotherhood Protectors are running around in circles, something they don’t do very well. Hank has called in every marker to help search for his daughter. When things aren’t going right, he makes the one phone call he never thought he would have to make. Alpha Squad goes to Eagle Pass, Montana to help Hank find little Emma. Secrets become exposed about the town that Hank has called home since the day he was born, some known, some not known. The Brotherhood Protectors, Alpha Squad and the SEALs race against the clock to try finding where Emma could be and who is causing the chaos. Can they find little Emma in time or are they too late?
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#10

Searching Montana

2021

Alpha Squad and Highlander's SEALs take a much-needed group vacation to Eagle Rock, Montana. The SEALs spending time with Hank and Swede from the Brotherhood Protectors in the Crazy Mountains, doing what boys do, while Alpha Squad spends time with Sadie and Allie on the ranch, doing what women do. All is well, laughter is had, shopping is done, relaxation is commenced for Alpha Squad. Or is it? Highlander, Hank, Swede and the SEALs are being hunted in the Crazy Mountains. Someone has made several attempts on the group to take them out. Lucky for the SEALS, both active and retired, they still have their skills the government drilled into them in BUD/S. While the SEALs are tracking who their attacker is, Alpha Squad steps in when word gets to them about the SEALs being hunted down. The hunters are now the hunted. The bad guys are about to learn one of the most valuable lessons they will ever learn in life, Never...Never, ever piss off Alpha Squad.
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#11

Angel of Freedom

2021

Lindsey 'Ice' Raso has never gotten over her first true love. A horrible tragedy drove her to San Diego, California and creating a new life away from her family and friends. Marcus 'Pats' MacLeod moved to the United States shortly after high school to join his three older brothers in the land of the free and bbqs. Joining the Marine Corps was his pride and joy, which also led to constant ribbing from his Navy and Army brothers. Girls are going missing with crazy occurrences popping up days after they go missing. The cases resemble an old case that Lindsey handled when she first joined the Sheriff's Department in San Diego. But that case was solved, or so they thought. The case itself causes Lindsey and Marcus to spend some time together, setting off sparks that has those around them needing fire extinguishers every time. These two can't side step each other anymore. This time, they will either kill each other with the fire or they will have no choice but to give in. Can Lindsey survive this time, or will she go up in flames?
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#12

Christmas with the MacLeod's

2022

A vacation away is something neither Laura ‘Red’ Pratt or Lindsey ‘Ice’ Raso thought would happen. Always ‘on’ with their teams, flying across the pond to their husband’s homeland of Scotland, with just their husbands and kids is making both women skittish. Used to having their team at their back and a weapon at the ready, having only each other for this adventure is something both these women need to get used to. Joseph ‘Highlander' MacLeod and his brother Marcus ‘Pats’ are ecstatic to finally be able to take their families back to their homeland for a much-needed vacation. Both men have been planning a huge surprise for not only their wives but their parents as well. A year in the making, both men are counting on everything going off without a hitch on Christmas morning. But things don’t always go as planned as both couples quickly learn. Their time of peace, quiet, laughter and fun is interrupted when trouble finds them. While they are always willing to jump in, will they be able to deal with the problem in time for their surprise? Who said vacations were relaxing? Join the MacLeod’s as they race through Scotland to save their Christmas!
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#13

Rising Phoenix

2022

After a harrowing third tour in Afghanistan that she barely survived, Jenniffer 'Phoenix' Lopez spends her days training dogs for the police departments and to be companions for wounded vets. As one of the most sought-after dog training businesses in San Diego, she's finally putting her life back together when she meets him... After a mission that went horribly wrong and ended his military career, Jackson 'Preacher' Axelson found his calling. Working alongside his best friend in the police department, he's excited to be transferring to the K-9 unit after years on patrol. Meeting the intriguing dog trainer turns his world upside down and has him longing for things best left alone. Still struggling with the nightmares of that fateful mission, Jenniffer fights to set her world to rights. But on the anniversary of her world imploding, mysterious things start happening to the dogs she trains and her business. Notes are being left and suddenly and officer is on her doorstep accusing her of trespassing on her own property. With bad things swirling all around her, she turns to the one man she has not been able to forget. But someone doesn't want Jenniffer to succeed. Can Jackson help her solve the mystery of who's trying to ruin her life and save her from hell? Or will she finally succumb to the hell she should have died in the last time?
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#17

Avenging Laura

2024

A haunting past, a devastating abduction, and a marriage pushed to the brink. Laura "Red" Pratt believed she’d finally outrun the demons that once shadowed her every move. She thought the darkness that lurked in the corners of her life had lost its grip. But she was wrong. Dead wrong. Joe "Highlander" MacLeod’s love for his wife, Laura, always came before everything—even his career as a US Navy SEAL. Their life together, along with their children, was his whole world. But when Laura is kidnapped, that world shatters. Now, as Joe spirals in a desperate race to find her, old secrets rise to the surface—secrets powerful enough to tear them apart. With time running out, Joe and Alpha Squad must uncover the truth before it’s too late. Can their love survive the fallout, or will the ghosts of Laura’s past finally destroy everything they’ve built?

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