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The One I Want
Series · 7 books · 2019-2022

Books in series

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#1

Saving Ariel

2019

If they want their happily ever after, they’ll have to fight Mother Nature for it… Aiden Cole isn’t interested in love. Any romantic notions he had died with his wife, despite her dying wish that he find love again. His focus is on raising his daughter as a single dad, and keeping his offshore oil rig crew safe. As his crew evacuates in advance of Hurricane Julian, a category five monster barreling down on the gulf, disaster strikes. Two of his crewmen are critically injured. He needs to get them to safety before the hurricane hits. When the aeromedical rescue helicopter pilot turns out to be a woman, he’s surprised. When she falls into his arms, his entire body takes notice. The tough, gorgeous, pilot is everything Aiden thought he’d never have—or want—again. Can Ariel be the one? His second chance at love? Too bad the storm seems to have other plans for them… Ariel Black doesn’t believe in love. With a category five hurricane barreling down on the Gulf, helicopter pilot, Ariel Black, is on a mission to evacuate wounded men from an oil rig. When the massive storm arrives ahead of schedule, it grounds Ariel’s helicopter, trapping them on the oil rig. She and her men, along with Aiden and his wounded, must ride out the storm. It’s the worst possible time to fall in love, but she does. Ariel falls hard…right into the installation manager’s arms. Aiden Cole makes her heart race, her pulse pound, and the butterflies in her stomach soar. Could he be the one? Will the storm of the century destroy Aiden and Ariel’s chance at happily ever after? Or does fate have something else in store? Saving Ariel, a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense, about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin. (Saving Ariel was previously published as 'Aiden.')
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#2

Saving Brie

2019

Treasure hunting leaves little room for romance… Brie Hamilton has learned to trust logic, not emotion. Fairy tale endings and love at first sight simply don’t exist. Then a sexy historian hires her to captain his research vessel and she starts to question everything—including why she shouldn’t sleep with her boss… Brent Calloway has spent his career hunting for sunken treasure. Now, the biggest discovery of his life is finally within reach. When he suddenly loses his captain, he needs to scramble fast and find a replacement. He just never expected his new employee to be a woman. Now, the keys to the success of the entire operation—and maybe even his heart—are in her gorgeous, capable hands. But treasure tends to attract trouble—and in this case, that means treacherous enemies and even a few modern-day pirates. Looks like Brie and Brent will have to fight more than the lure of forbidden desire if they want to find their happily ever after… Saving Brie is a steamy, instalove, contemporary romantic suspense about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin. (Saving Brie was originally published as Brent.)
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#3

Saving Cate

2019

True love isn’t about falling in love. Sometimes it’s about letting go… Caleb broke what should never have been broken. He made a mistake and walked away from his soulmate to join the Marines and become the man she deserves. Now grief has stolen Cate's smiles. He did that. He destroyed her happiness. When he returns as a Delta Force Operative, the elite of the elite, he’s not prepared for the woman she’s become, or how her feelings for him have changed. She’s smart, feisty, fiercely independent, and hates his guts. A blizzard, a mountain rescue, and an overly affectionate dog will unite them. They’ll have to work together to survive, but she doesn't want him to stay. If she won’t accept they’re meant to be together, she’s in for a fight because he’s never giving up. Will Caleb and Cate rekindle their lost love? Or is this the end? Saving Cate is a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense, about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. If you believe in true love and soulmates, this story is your happily ever after. Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin. (Saving Cate was previously published as Caleb.)
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#4

Dax & Dani

2019

Dax Kingston is Air Force special ops, a Pararescue Jumper who swoops in to save the day, rescue the wounded, and bring peace to the world. That is until he becomes a wounded warrior. With his injuries, the Air Force sends him on his way and he’s left saying goodbye to the only life that ever mattered. Adrift and without purpose, he takes his beat-up pickup truck and his trusty dog on the open road, looking for something, anything to ease his troubled mind. What he doesn’t count on is the spitfire, slip of a girl he finds stranded on the side of the road. The girl hits all his buttons, takes none of his flack, and won’t even let him finish fixing her flat. Dani makes him feel things he never thought he could feel, and while he’s determined to reel her in, she fights every step of the way. Sparks fly. Tempers flare. But, he knows she’s his one. There’s only one problem. Dani is nursing a broken heart and she wants nothing to do with love. Will Dax and Dani lose their chance at a happily ever after? Or will true love prevail?
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#5

Saving Jen

2020

A story of the deepest love, tragic loss, and a chance for Redemption. Jennifer: While our cities burn, I face devastation on the streets, saving lives while my marriage falls apart. I once thought Patton and I could survive anything, but we’re not coming out of this unscathed. We’ve lost too much and our love is stretched beyond the breaking point. The choices I make aren’t easy, but at the end of a long and brutal night, I’ll see what remains of both my city and the love of the man I can’t live without. Patton: Overcome with grief, I walked away. The love of my life is on the streets, doing what she does best. Jen's saving lives, but when she goes missing in the middle of the riots, I can no longer ignore the truth. She’s my wife. My love. She's my life. I may not be worthy of redemption, but I will bring my wife home. Will the riots and civil unrest destroy Patton and Jennifer's second chance for a happily ever after? Or does fate have something else in store? Saving Jen is a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin. (Saving Jen was previously published as Patton.)
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#6

Saving Abby

2022

For those who believe in true love and love at first sight. When Abby Knight’s promising start as a family physician is cut short by an abusive relationship, she flees a painful past, trading the hustle and bustle of city living for the more sedate pace of country life. Her introduction to Peace Springs begins with a freak May snowstorm, a near collision with a moose, a marauding pack of wolves, a mountain man savior, a trek through the snow and spitting llamas. She’s not sure what to think of her choice to join her uncle’s family practice in Peace Springs. All in all, it’s not a very auspicious beginning. But leaving her old life, and starting over, is exactly what Abby needs. Meeting Drake, her savior, makes her feel something she hasn't felt in years. Peace. But she’s not interested in a new relationship. The only thing she cares about is establishing her medical practice and maybe finding a little bit of peace along the way. Coming off an abusive relationship makes her wary, but there’s no denying the simmering attraction between her and Drake. Only through facing her fears, and living in the moment, will Abby find happiness in the small town of Peace Springs. But when her past catches up to her, Abby’s perfect new life is in jeopardy. Is she strong enough to fight for what she wants and find true love after all? Saving Abby, is a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense, about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin. (Saving Abby: previously published—in part—as 'Finding Peace, a novella,' the story tripled in size to a full novel with significant additions to the storyline. Appeared in the Desire After Dark Anthology published in Jan 2022.)
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The One I Want Boxed Set

Aiden / Brent / Caleb

2020

AIDEN If they want their happily ever after, they’ll have to fight Mother Nature for it… Aiden Cole isn’t interested in love. Any romantic notions he had died with his wife, despite her dying wish that he find love again. His focus is on raising his daughter as a single dad, and keeping his offshore oil rig crew safe. As his crew evacuates in advance of Hurricane Julian, a category five monster barreling down on the gulf, disaster strikes. Two of his crewmen are critically injured. He needs to get them to safety before the hurricane hits. When the aeromedical rescue helicopter pilot turns out to be a woman, he’s surprised. When she falls into his arms, his entire body takes notice. The tough, gorgeous, pilot is everything Aiden thought he’d never have—or want—again. Can Ariel be the one? His second chance at love? Too bad the storm seems to have other plans for them… Ariel Black doesn’t believe in love. With a category five hurricane barreling down on the Gulf, helicopter pilot, Ariel Black, is on a mission to evacuate wounded men from an oil rig. When the massive storm arrives ahead of schedule, it grounds Ariel’s helicopter, trapping them on the oil rig. She and her men, along with Aiden and his wounded, must ride out the storm. It’s the worst possible time to fall in love, but she does. Ariel falls hard…right into the installation manager’s arms. Aiden Cole makes her heart race, her pulse pound, and the butterflies in her stomach soar. Could he be the one? Will the storm of the century destroy Aiden and Ariel’s chance at happily ever after? Or does fate have something else in store? \\\\\\\\\\ BRENT Treasure hunting leaves little room for romance… Brie Hamilton has learned to trust logic, not emotion. Fairy tale endings and love at first sight simply don’t exist. Then a sexy historian hires her to captain his research vessel and she starts to question everything—including why she shouldn’t sleep with her boss… Brent Calloway has spent his career hunting for sunken treasure. Now, the biggest discovery of his life is finally within reach. When he suddenly loses his captain, he needs to scramble fast and find a replacement. He just never expected his new employee to be a woman. Now, the keys to the success of the entire operation—and maybe even his heart—are in her gorgeous, capable hands. But treasure tends to attract trouble—and in this case, that means treacherous enemies and even a few modern day pirates. Looks like Brie and Brent will have to fight more than the lure of forbidden desire if they want to find their happily ever after… \\\\\\\\\\ CALEB True love isn’t about falling in love. Sometimes it’s about letting go… Caleb broke what should never have been broken. He made a mistake and walked away from his soulmate to join the Marines and become the man she deserves. Now grief has stolen Caitlyn’s smiles. He did that. He destroyed her happiness. When he returns as a Delta Force Operative, the elite of the elite, he’s not prepared for the woman she’s become, or how her feelings for him have changed. She’s smart, feisty, fiercely independent, and hates his guts. A blizzard, a mountain rescue, and an overly affectionate dog will unite them. They’ll have to work together to survive, but she doesn't want him to stay. If she won’t accept they’re meant to be together, she’s in for a fight because he’s never giving up. Will Caleb and Caitlyn rekindle their lost love? Or is this the end? \\\\\\\\\\ The One I Want series is all about love at first sight. It features protective heroes and the smart, feisty heroines who steal their hearts. Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin.

Authors

Ellie Masters
Ellie Masters
Author · 55 books

Angsty, Steamy, Heart-Stopping, Pulse-Pounding, Can't-Stop-Reading Romantic Suspense. Ellie Masters is a USA Today Bestselling author and Amazon Top 15 Author. In addition, she's a wife, military mom, doctor, and retired Colonel. She writes romantic suspense filled with all your sexy, swoon-worthy alpha men. Her writing will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. Born in the South, raised under the Hawaiian sun, Ellie has traveled the globe while in service to her country. The love of her life, her amazing husband, is her number one fan and biggest supporter. And yes! He's read every word she's written. Don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. Never miss another release, sale, or exclusive. https://elliemasters.com/NewsletterSi...

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