There's nothing like a man in uniform...or out of it!Especially when he's as hot as former Ranger Jamie Flanagan. After their last assignment went horribly wrong, he and his buddies needed to get out of the military for good. There was only one catch - that he and his pals promise their commanding officer one favour. Any favour. Now tall, dark and sexy Jamie is a top security specialist...and the ultimate ladies' man. So he's more than a little surprised when he learns the colonel has set him up to protect his grand-daughter. Who would trust a player like Jamie with a gorgeous woman like Audrey? Then he learns his "mission" is to seduce her away from another man...

When you're this good, they call you The Specialist, and Major Brian Payne is that good. Whether it's in battle or in the bedroom, there's nobody more "detail oriented." And that's the reason he's on this wild-goose chase, to find a priceless military antique—before the competition does. He's sure he can handle it...until he discovers the competition is smart, saucy Emma Langsford—a woman he'd definitely like to get his hands on.... Emma's years in the military have taught her Brian Payne is a legend. He's also way out of her league, regardless of how many fantasies he's inspired over the years. But Emma has a job to do—and she has to pull it off. So if The Specialist gets in her way, she'll just have to distract him....

Former Ranger Guy McCann has built a reputation for pulling off the impossible. There's never been anyone who's dared more, done more.... Still, he's nervous when his former commander, Colonel Garrett, calls in his "favor." The last two guys who paid ended up married! But that's not about to happen to this Guy.... Special Forces training instructor Julia Beckham knows she's a little uptight...but she's trying to fix that. And who better to help her loosen up than her new partner, legendary maverick Guy McCann? She knows Guy's in a hurry to move on and leave the military behind him. But he can't do that until she decides to let him out of her bed....

Lucas "Huck" Finn is thrilled to join elite Ranger Security—until he learns his new assignment is to babysit heiress Sapphira Stravos, a doggy-toting debutante who's driving everyone crazy. Still, he can't help but feel there's more to Sapphira than meets the eye. And what's meeting the eye is damn hard to resist…. Thanks to a few stupid threatening letters, Sapphira Stravos is having her style cramped, big-time! How is she going to look after the charities she secretly supports? Although she'd managed to ditch her former jailers, this guy isn't budging. Still, having a guy as hot as Huck around has its perks. After all, if he has to guard her body, he might as well get to enjoy it, too….

Sarah Jane Walker was ready to kiss her inheritance goodbye once her greedy stepmother hired security expert Mick Chivers—aka the Hell-Raiser. Sexy Mick was bound to figure out that his new assignment wasn't above breaking a few rules—or laws—in her desperate plan to recover her family legacy. Yet even with the cell door practically slamming, Sarah's knees felt like jelly whenever she looked into Mick's old-soul eyes. Those baby-blues told her the daredevil was a law unto himself. They said he'd overcome incredible odds to win. And they dared the smart-mouthed Southern belle to take her best shot—and raise a little hell with him!

He looks good in uniform He looks even better out of it! Will Forrester—former Army Ranger, Southern gentleman, quintessential badass. Now an elite member of Ranger Security, Will once again has his work cut out for him. Especially when he meets Rhiannon Palmer. She's the most bullheaded, mouthy, flat-out sexy woman he's ever encountered. And he can't keep his hands off her. But Rhiannon's on a desperate search to find a good friend, and Will is the key. Despite the incredible chemistry between them, she makes it clear he's only the means to an end for her. Still, Will learned a thing or two about strategy in the army. Before long, he'll have her right where he wants her. In his bed...for good!

Ranger Security expert Tanner Crawford is lethally sexy. With his hair-trigger temper, smart-ass mouth and lady-charmer ways, he's no stranger to trouble. And it turns out that trouble's no stranger to him, either. Because Mia Hawthorne, the only woman who ever rocked his world, just tumbled back into his life. As a client he must protect! Ah, hell. Anybody but her... When Mia sees Tanner, her carefully ordered world screeches to a halt. It starts right up again though—in his bed! Sex with Tanner is still incredible. But he's a bad boy destined to break her heart once more... and she craves stable and predictable. Doesn't she? Well, maybe. But first, she's going to find out exactly what she's been missing. And this time, she'll be the one to walk away. If she can...

Former ranger Seth McCutcheon is a man of his word. Leave the military at the request of his dying mother? Check. Join the super-elite Ranger Security? Definitely. Provide a security detail at a high-society wedding? Hell, why not? Go undercover as the wedding planner's boyfriend? Uhh, well.... But once Seth sets eyes on sexy Penelope Hart, he knows he's a goner. If Penelope wants a fake fling, he's her man. Especially if it comes with all the sensual benefits. But they can't spend all their time in bed, as much as they'd like to. Somebody is threatening to sabotage the ceremony. If Seth doesn't discover the culprit, Penelope's business will be ruined. Seth is going to need all the luck he can get if he's going to save the day and get the girl. Then again, they don't call him Wild Card for nothing....

Treasure hunter Bess Cantrell is used to picking through junk, looking for elusive gems that she can sell. Undiscovered antiques, rare finds…it's her world. But then her shop is ransacked. Someone is looking for the "Wicked" Bible—a rare and valuable edition—and they'll do anything to get it! Former Ranger Lex Sanborn is trying to pull his life together after almost losing it in battle. But being assigned to watch over the quirky and irresistible Bess is distracting him from thinking about his military past—by getting him out of his pants! Because when Bess wants something, she knows exactly how to get it….

\Confidential\ Ranger Security Employee file #153 Name: Jay Weatherford, aka the Phoenix Specialty: Getting out of really hot situations…and creating new ones! Subject (Jay Weatherford) was nicknamed "the Phoenix" after walking out of a burning building unscathed. He's Ranger Security's newest recruit, and assigned to Case File #8765—locating the heir to the Betterworth Chocolate fortune, Truffles (dog). Working for the competition is Charlie Martin…and she has a grudge against Ranger Security. This could complicate the investigation. Getting under each other's skin is one thing. Getting under each other—in the hot, sexy and naked way—is another! The situation is heating up, and fast. Our man is fireproof. Charlie Martin, however, is not….

\CONFIDENTIAL\Ranger Security Case File #1877Name: Jackson Oak Martin, a man as strong and steady as his name implies. Case: Tracking down a Butter Bandit Agent note: This case is gonna sizzle… On the surface, it seems like an almost ridiculous assignment. A thief has been breaking into pastry chef Mariette Levine's shop. And the only thing taken? Organic butter. But one night, Mariette herself is attacked, and Ranger Security assigns agent Jackson Martin to guard their favorite chef—closely!Unfortunately, the ultra-dishy Jackson also makes Mariette's reserve melt faster than…er, butter. Which is bad. In a very, very good way.Has Mariette discovered the recipe for delectable disaster, or is this tasty bodyguard someone she'll need to keep on her menu for good?

Ranger Security Investigational Files Case #125: A Retirement-Home Robber? Notes: Jeb "The Professional" Anderson is sent undercover to investigate thefts at a seniors residence. But what happens when a sexy suspect steals his heart? Former military man Jeb Anderson accepted a job at Ranger Security to regain some control over his life. But when he goes undercover to investigate a series of thefts at a retirement home, his number one suspect completely unravels his control…and sends his libido sky-high! As far as massage therapist Sophie O'Brien is concerned, Jeb is infuriating. Still, she'd like nothing more than to find out just what's underneath Jeb's reserved exterior—and his clothes! Because if he's half as talented as his nickname implies, letting him uncover all her secrets will be very, very satisfying…. Plus another favorite book by Rhonda Nelson, THE PLAYER.

Ranger Security Employee Files Employee #13: "The Protector" Judd Anderson Trademark Tall, dark and deliciously handsome, this former sniper has wicked aim. Saving girls who are trying to save the world. Joining his twin at Ranger Security is Judd Anderson's first step toward a new life. But when he's assigned to protect a key witness in a murder case, the last thing he expects is a rather sexy Christmas angel to land in his lap…. Humanitarian Noelle Montgomery dedicates herself to helping others, so having someone take care of her is completely different. And now that she's in hiding with her hot bodyguard, Noelle is finding her niceness taking a decidedly naughtier turn. But when the line between protection and seduction is crossed, Judd is compromised. Will he be able to save Noelle…in time for Christmas?

Griffin Wicklow, aka "The Closer" Current To protect stunning jeweler and a priceless piece of…lingerie? Ranger Security has just assigned former ranger Griff Wicklow to protect a priceless diamond-encrusted bra. And while Griff has more experience removing bras than protecting them, his job is about to get even more complicated. Because Temptation just walked in disguised as Jessalyn Rossi, the drop-dead delectable jeweler who is escorting the piece…. The attraction between them is immediate…and irresistible. And Jessalyn's learning that there's a lot to be said about—and done with—a wickedly hot security agent like Griff. But once the job is finished, will their bedroom antics come to a close, too?