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Retribution
Retribution
Series · 5 books · 2013-2016
By
Cindy Stark
Books in series
#1
Branded
2013
She's a woman about to break… Nicole Camden thinks she's hidden her stained childhood until she's brought in for questioning for a crime she didn't commit. All evidence points to her, and she's branded a thief. Now, she's fighting to stay out of prison long enough to prove her innocence. He's the man intent on breaking her… Financial analyst by day and underground vigilante by night, Xander Secrist is determined to bring the woman who heisted ten million dollars to justice. The fact that her thieving father was instrumental in his father's death will make busting her all the sweeter. He plans to get close enough so she'll confide her secrets and fall into the perfect trap. Their lives shatter… Nicole is thrilled when Xander enters her life and wants to bring the true thief to justice. She quickly falls for her handsome and kind hero, leaving Xander trapped in an impossible situation. Nicole doesn't appear to be the calculating criminal he expected. She's sweet and sexy, leaving him torn. He wants her pay for her crimes, but more than that, he wants her. If she can't find a way to clear her name, she'll end up in prison, taking his heart with her
#2
Hunted
2013
Aspiring chef Janie Singleton trusted the wrong man. Her choice nearly killed her. Now, he fears the secrets she may have taken with her and nothing but her blood will satisfy him. Detective Sam Holden works both sides of the law. He's more than willing to let justice take the first shot at known criminals, but when the system fails, he goes after the guilty with a vengeance. When Janie's abusive ex-boyfriend begins to hunt her, Sam risks everything to keep her safe.
#3
Banished
2014
She’s running from a killer… When Violet Murphy questions her brother’s nefarious business activities, she finds herself in deep trouble. She flees into the night and doesn’t stop until she reaches a small seaside town. She hopes to hide there while she works to gain access to protected electronic files that may answer her questions. She needs someone she can trust to help her, and luckily, the perfect man walks into her life. Except he’s not so perfect. He’s not afraid to kill for her… Ryan Atwood lives to exact justice on the deserving, and there’s a special place in hell for the man who stole everything from him. He’s close to finding his nemesis, but he realizes he’s not close enough when he meets Violet. He wants a future with her, but he’ll have to take care of both of their pasts before they can be free to love each other.
#4
Hijacked
2015
Romantic Suspense at it's sexiest!Former convict Christian Monroe has come to grips with his tainted past and paid his dues to society. Now, he's determined to make sure others pay for their crimes. A chance meeting with a dangerously beautiful attorney shoots his intentions to hell when he discovers she’s in collusion with his mobster brother. While most run from criminals, feisty attorney, Eliana Compton stares them straight in the eye. As she fights for those who need a voice. her quest brings her face-to-face with members of the fiercest drug ring in the city. She’s forced to choose between right and wrong, love and loneliness, and she does something she’s never considered before—she takes the law into her own hands.
#5
Betrayed
2016
He’s out for blood… Hunter MacFarlane has one goal in life. He’ll see the man dead who murdered his wife and child, and he’s willing to take the law into his own hands to ensure that happens. He’s waited endless years to exact justice on the soulless bastard, and it’s finally within his reach. Only problem is, he’ll need to trust others, and trusting isn’t in his nature. She’s tasted enough violence… Lauren Kennedy wanted nothing more than to leave her small town and see the world. Instead, a vicious mobster killed her dreams and took her prisoner. She escapes, only it seems she’s run from a sadistic killer straight into the arms of an equally dangerous man. Only love will truly save them… Neither Hunter nor Lauren will have peace until the most vicious drug lord in Oregon ceases to walk the earth. They're looking for vengeance, not love, but affairs of the heart might be what tips the scales in their favor.
Author
Cindy Stark
Author · 71 books