


Books in series

#1
Lone Star Rescue
2024
Former Air Force Combat Rescue Officer, Rafe Cross, has seen it all, not only while in uniform but as an operative on the elite Maverick Ops security team that has a reputation of doling out hard justice. However, nothing could have prepared him for his current assignment in his hometown of Canyon Ridge, Texas. When bones are unearthed in a shallow grave, Rafe and the town’s sheriff, Bree O’Neil, are convinced they've stumbled upon the remains of their long-lost friend, and the discovery not only threatens to tear the town apart, but it also spurs a killer to come after them.
Sheriff Bree O'Neil is a third generation cop who’s dedicated her life to keeping her town safe. She's never let her guard down, until Rafe Cross comes crashing back into her life. With each passing day, their once-buried feelings for one another reignite, setting their world ablaze. But as they inch closer to the truth, a relentless killer emerges from the shadows, determined to bury the past and anyone who dares to uncover it.
Each book in the Hard Justice, Texas Series is a standalone story with a page turning mystery, no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after.

#2
Lone Star Showdown
2024
Former military investigator turned elite security operative, Jericho McKenna, is about to face the most challenging mission of his life - protecting the woman he never stopped loving.
Rachel Franklin, a dedicated social worker with an unyielding commitment to justice, finds herself in the crosshairs of a relentless and cunning killer. Her past comes back to haunt her as someone methodically targets individuals connected to a case she worked on, resulting in the conviction and ultimate demise of a woman who now clearly has an avenging angel, ready to kill for her.
As Jericho and Rachel's paths converge once more, the sparks of their former love reignite, leaving them to grapple with emotions they thought they had buried. With the stakes higher than ever, Jericho is determined to shield Rachel from the danger. Together, they must unravel the mystery, diving deep into the twisted mind of a remorseless killer.
Each book in the Hard Justice, Texas Series is a standalone story with a page turning mystery, no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after.

#6
Lone Star Target
2024
Former homicide cop, Jace Malley, is blindsided when his first solo Maverick Ops’ assignment is to protect none other than his ex, Katherine “Kit’ Barclay. And his mission—to keep her alive since there have already been two failed attempts to murder her. Married as teenagers, their relationship was ripped apart by Kit's powerful father, Ramsey, who forced them into an annulment. Now, nearly two decades later, Kit is slated to testify against one of her father’s employees, and her testimony could bring down Ramsey and other members of her corrupt, powerful family.
Caught in the crossfire of the attempts to silence Kit for good, Jace and she tackle not only finding proof of who’s behind the attacks but also dealing with the fiery heat between them that refuses to cool down even after all these years. The stakes are sky high for Kit and Jace, and both the past and the present are on a collision course that threatens their second chance at love…and their lives.
Each book in the Hard Justice, Texas Series is a standalone story with a page turning mystery, no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after.

#8
Lone Star Hostage
2024
When a Texas socialite is abducted, the kidnappers make a puzzling Maverick Ops’ security specialist, Presley Nolan, and his former partner at San Antonio PD, Billie Cooper, are to do the ransom exchange to free the hostage. Presley and Billie have no idea why they’ve been chosen, and they’re not happy about working together again. On their last assignment, a hostage ended up dead, and while dealing with their grief, they landed in bed for what Billie believes was a serious mistake since she was Presley’s boss at the time. Billie doesn’t want another personal involvement to mess with her focus so Presley and she agree to just get the job done in what they hope will be a quick ransom drop and hostage extraction.
It’s not.
The kidnappers begin a deadly game of cat and mouse, and Presley and Billie find themselves drawn deeper into the heart of danger, where shadows of the past and their fierce attraction for each other refuse to stay buried. With every twist and turn, they must confront their own demons and unravel the tangled web of dark secrets before it’s too late. But as the stakes soar higher and attacks escalate, they realize that their only chance of survival lies in facing the truth together.

#9.5
Lone Star Christmas Mission
Novella
2024
The festive lights of Christmas can't erase the shadows of the past. Former Navy SEAL and now an elite security specialist at Maverick Ops, Cash Whitaker lives with the haunting memory of failing to save both of the Morgan twins from a vicious killer. Two decades ago, he managed to rescue Kayla, his then girlfriend, but her sister, Kira, died at the hands of the man trying to abduct them.
Kayla Morgan has spent years trying to rebuild her life, but the ghost of her sister's tragic death lingers and has kept Cash and her apart since neither of them want to deal with the horrific flashbacks. Now, just as she's beginning to find peace, the past comes roaring back. The killer's nephew has surfaced, determined to finish what his uncle started. As a campaign of terror begins, hostages in Santa suits are murdered to draw Kayla and Cash into a deadly game.
Cash and Kayla must confront their deepest fears and darkest memories. With a new killer on the loose, their only hope lies in facing the past and outwitting the present danger. Will the magic of Christmas bring them together again, or will the shadows of the past claim them once more?
Author

Delores Fossen
Author · 165 books
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