MERCILESS An Option Zero Novel Somewhere between darkness and the dawn lies a truth that could get them killed. Years ago, Asher Drake lost everything he loved. He had followed the rules, done the right thing, and was repaid with betrayal. Now, as leader of Option Zero, he plays by his own rules and handles things a different way. Ash knows he might not live to see another day, but one thing is certain, he will fight till his last breath for what's right. Out of dark desperation, Jules Stone became someone else. Having experienced the worst of humanity, she battles her demons by fighting for those who can't fight for themselves. But the shadows linger. When an opportunity arises to repay a debt, Jules accepts the offer, hopeful that the shadows will disappear forever. Secure in the knowledge that power is the ultimate weapon and truth is only a matter of perception, an enemy watches, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Putting aside the pain of the past, Ash and Jules must join forces and fight their demons together before the darkness becomes permanent and destroys them forever.

They met in darkness. Each one going through their own personal hell, they gave each other hope and a reason to live. Their connection was real and true but fate had a different plan. OZ operative Liam Stryker is known for his bravery, his wit, and his ability to find an escape when there’s no way out. He’s also a man on a mission. He needs to find her. She’s out there somewhere. He refuses to believe she’s gone. Someday, somehow, he will find the woman he’s never seen but loves with all his heart. And if it’s the last thing he does, he’ll find the people responsible for causing her pain. Aubrey Starr once had a plan for her future, but when her life is derailed and upended, she’s motivated to create a new one. As an award winning documentary maker, she’s known for digging deep to uncover and expose evil. Few know about the past that drives her or the man who inspires her. She never knew his real name, never got to see his face, but without him she wouldn’t have survived. Even though she doubts that he’s still alive, she dreams that one day she’ll see him. Evil takes many avenues and insinuates itself into every aspect of life, causing havoc and pain. Some are born to fight against it with every fiber of their being. Others are thrown into its path and have no choice but to stand up to it or die. Liam and Aubrey have been on parallel paths for years. When their paths finally converge, it’s as if life has given them another chance and everything has fallen into place. But there are enemies out there who will do everything they can to make sure Liam and Aubrey never find the happiness they seek. When events take a tragic turn, they’re faced with the knowledge that fate has thrown them a new, cruel twist. And this time, there’s no way out.

The biggest secrets are often held by those we trust the most. Nicholas Hawthorne, code name Hawke, has lived in the shadows most of his life. The night he met Olivia Gates, a bright light pierced the darkness and his life was never the same. Opposites in everything except what mattered, they formed an extraordinary bond based on mutual goals, unfailing trust, and most of all love. Their partnership was legendary, their devotion to each other unshakeable. They believed nothing could tear them apart. But evil has a way of seeking out perfection with the intent to destroy. Evil thought it had won. Olivia Gates learned betrayal at an early age, and life had taught her that nothing was permanent or perfect. When she met Hawke, all those lessons went out the window. He was her soulmate, the other half of her heart. She would love him forever, no matter what. But forever is a long time. How could she have forgotten that betrayal can shatter a heart in an instant? Returning from the dead was never Hawke’s intent. The elaborate ruse was staged for myriad reasons, but now he has no choice but to come in from the cold. Enemies he’s spent years hunting are on the move and catching them is his sole focus. The woman he loves, would die for, is their primary target, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. The fact that she hates him cannot hinder his goal. As enemies surround them, Hawke and Olivia have a choice to make—let the past destroy them forever or join forces and fight the enemy together. Their love is eternal but survival is optional.

A country in peril. Two broken hearts. One brutal lie. Having been betrayed in the worst way possible, Eve Wells doesn’t find trust easy to give. But if there’s one person she can trust with everything, it’s her OZ partner, Gideon Wright. He is her one true confidant and knows everything about her. They would never lie to each other. When disaster strikes, her body isn’t the only thing broken. The truth is revealed, and she’s devastated to learn everything she believed about him was a lie. For over a decade, Gideon has been living on borrowed time. He had known that once Eve discovered the truth, nothing would ever be the same. But he had made an oath, one he would die before he would betray. He never planned on falling in love with her. She was his to protect but not to love. They couldn’t be together, not in the way he wanted. Now that everything’s out in the open, they must forge a new path. Mending Eve’s broken heart won’t be easy, but he won’t give up. He’ll do whatever it takes to earn back her trust. Something wicked is headed their way. Something neither of them could have anticipated. If they fight separately, they will lose. If they join together, they’ll win, but the aftermath could eviscerate all they had before. Some things are worth fighting for, and some things are worth dying for. After all the heartbreak and deception, Eve and Gideon must find that one true thing that’s worth living for before it’s too late.