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Trident
Series · 9 books · 2020-2021

Books in series

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#1

Ace

2020

Orphaned at a young age, Alex Hardesty was raised by her Navy SEAL uncle. As a military brat, she naturally gravitated to the military life. Two years ago, as a former National Security agent, Alex nearly died in an explosion during a covert operation. Now, working in the private sector, she’s been assigned to track down hostages in a place to where she’d promised herself she’d never return: Afghanistan. Thirsty for revenge against the deadly regime that has caused trauma-ridden flashbacks, Alex vows to eliminate the source of her nightmares once and for all. But on her first day back in the field she has a collision with a blue-eyed, US Navy SEAL that kick starts her heart, adding more drama to the already dangerous situation. Though she’s surrounded by friends and colleagues who care about her and have sworn to protect her, Alex fears someone within the ranks lacks trust and loyalty. US Navy SEAL, Lt. Commander, Marcus “Ace” Chambers knew from the moment he first saw Alex Hardesty that she was special. But this is no ordinary woman. While she is beautiful and intelligent; she has a target on her back, making her the most wanted woman in Afghanistan. With danger lurking behind every corner can Ace and Alex balance the romance building between them while preventing further harm to themselves and their team before it’s too late?
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#2

Potter

2020

Tenley Cortez finally had everything going for her; a job that she enjoyed, her friends and family, and a man who treated her with love and respect. But when her toxic ex-boyfriend shows back up and decides he wants to rekindle their relationship to further his shady business dealings things get a little dicey, not to mention dangerous. His violent and cruel heart forces her to distance herself not only from the man she loves but her friends and family as well. She desperately wants to tell her story, but fear holds her silent. With her broken heart and constant fear, she throws herself into her work by traveling to Ecuador on a humanitarian aid trip. She was not expecting someone to be waiting there for her to further complicate her life. All that Rex “Potter” Richardson wanted to do was a live simple life alone outside of his career as a Navy SEAL. That was until a few months ago when the gorgeous and outgoing Tenley Cortez walked into his life and stole his heart. After a sudden and unexplained breakup, Potter is left with questions. The sudden distance Tenley puts between herself and her friends and family further adds to the mystery. When Potter and the team are called out for a mission to South America, he learns a shocking revelation about Tenley that threatens to unravel everything. Together, can Potter and Tenley pick their way through the webs of deceit, blackmail, and violence to get their happily ever after?
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#3

Frost

2020

Following the death of her military husband, Autumn Kauffman and her son, Cody, are seeking a fresh start in a new town. Between her full-time job as a physical therapist and keeping up with her active ten-year-old son, the last thing on her mind was dating. But when a new patient lands on her rotation schedule, she is knocked for a loop at their first meeting. The instant but unexpected attraction she feels for the handsome yet flirtatious Navy SEAL recovering from a gunshot wound leaves her unsettled. Despite the giddy flutters she feels in her belly with each encounter with the SEAL, she is hesitant to let down her guard for fear of history repeating itself. Can Autumn overlook her past and give in to her heart, or is it doomed to end in disaster? Navy SEAL Jack “Frost” Rhoades would kill to be anywhere other than the uncomfortable hospital bed he was laid up in with a bum leg. Before his orneriness lands him in trouble, an Irish Beauty enters his room, rendering him speechless. When the fiery redhead introduces herself as his physical therapist, his attitude does an about-face. Using his PT appointments to gather information on the single mom, Frost finds himself falling hard for his Irish Beauty. However, it seems he isn’t the only person with his eye on Autumn. Neither Frost or Autumn are aware of a greedy tycoon, and a jealous psychopath has Autumn in their sights.
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#4

Irish

2020

Is fate real? That is the question that Ky “Irish” Daniels keeps asking himself when he meets the gorgeous, blue-eyed, southern belle with a busted tire one rainy night, and becomes instantly enchanted. Known for being a wild playboy, Irish finds that easing into a relationship, especially with his reputation, isn’t simple. But once he gets her in his grasp, he finds out there is more to the blonde beauty’s story than meets the eye. The last thing Bailey Anderson wants in her life right now is a man. Being on the run from her overbearing parents and a predatory fake fiancé, she is looking to lay low in her new hometown of Virginia Beach. All she wants is independence and to continue her love for teaching. She is not expecting to have the strong and handsome Navy SEAL who came to her aid her first night in town to walk into her classroom. It isn’t an easy road for Irish and Bailey to be together with their pasts threatening to snuff out their blossoming relationship. With Irish’s help, can Bailey finally escape the clutches of her family’s greed before it is too late?
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#5

Stitch

2021

Stitch would never act on his feelings for Mia. But with her life in danger, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. As a Navy Seal, Evan ‘Stitch’ Watson has faced danger in all forms. He’s not afraid of much. Except maybe his team leader’s reaction when he finds out he’s got it bad for his sister Mia Chambers. Smart and savvy veterinarian, Mia, feels just as strongly about Stitch, but like Stitch thinks any romance between them is doomed to fail because of her brother. When a case of mistaken identity sees Mia caught up in a bizarre crime ring, she’s badly beaten and given an anonymous warning to run. Following the instructions of her mysterious savior, Mia seeks shelter in the only place she knows is safe: Stitch’s cabin in the beautiful but isolated Shenandoah Mountains. When Stitch is alerted to Mia’s arrival in the mountains, he along with Mia’s family are concerned. As Mia’s troubles become clear, Stitch swears to keep her protected in the safety of his cabin. In close confines, neither can escape their feelings for the other. Inevitably, the two find themselves admitting to their attraction and realize there is much more to bring them together than there is to keep them apart. But the danger Mia was running from has followed her. And this time she won’t be able to hide. Will they make it out of the mountains alive? And is there any real chance for their fledging romance when Mia’s mysterious savior reveals himself?
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#6

Dino

2021

Arianna has spent the last few years in Europe working undercover for the FBI to assist in bringing down the mob boss of one of Europe's most prominent crime families. Her fake job...Becoming Europe's most photographed lingerie model. Using connections within the modeling industry finally pays off when Arianna is presented with an opportunity to work for the man she has been patiently seeking out. But when her cover is compromised, the FBI decides to pull the plug on the entire operation. Disgusted with how she is treated by her superiors, Arianna heads back to her hometown to lay low and re-evaluate her future in the Bureau. What she doesn't realize is that danger follows. Since his late teens, Dino has been harboring a secret. One that could bring harm to friends and ultimately end his career. Because of his past, Dino has one rule. No commitments. Not now, not ever. That is until he meets his match when he finds his new next door neighbor lounging on his dock in the middle of the night. What starts out as an interrogation ends with a round of sex that leaves them both wanting more. But when danger arrives to town and threatens Arianna and those around her, Dino could be forced to reveal his secret he has worked hard to keep hidden. Can Dino and Arianna keep their friends with benefits relationship or will the danger chasing Arianna strengthen the bond between them?
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#7

Skittles

2021

Anna Grace wanted two things in life; to stay alive and to clear her name of murder. Okay there was a third. To one day find the one person who she knew could help her. Noah Young—her crush, her friend, and most important—her alibi. Until she found Noah, she’d stay hidden in the little beach town she now called home. But all towns come with secrets and surprises and Anna Grace is in for the surprise of her life. As a Navy SEAL, Noah “Skittles” Young was used to closing out missions with his SEAL team. However, there is one personal mission that has eluded him for the last ten years. Anna Grace was not only his younger sister’s best friend, and the one girl he let slip away, she was also considered a missing person. Using his keen, investigative computer skills, Skittles vowed to never give up searching for her even when everyone else had. When Skittles is invited to a surprise birthday celebration, he discovers that the surprise is on him when he finds himself staring into the soft violet-colored eyes he’s longed to see again. As the past starts to unravel itself Anna Grace and Skittles realize that her disappearance and her parents’ murder wasn’t a random act. It was planned. As outside forces align to silence Anna Grace, will Skittles, with the help of his team, be able to undo the tangled web of her past ten years to keep her alive and help her regain her true identity?
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#8

Diego

2021

Sidelined by an injury US Navy SEAL Mateo “Diego” Rivera feels as if his entire career is hanging in limbo until he can appear before the medical review board and prove he’s healed and is mission ready. But a personal request from his commander could help Diego bring some normalcy back into his life. His task—to guard and protect Campbell Rogers. After recovering from a gruesome leg injury that all but ruined her dancing career, Campbell Rogers is determined to escape the wraths of the man who has made her life a living hell. With the help of her employer and his friends, Campbell is given the opportunity to flee the small mountain town she’s called home, once and for all. The only catch is that until they can determine that Mitchell Langford, the man hunting her is no longer a threat, she’ll be under the protection of one handsome and at times broody Navy SEAL. While seeking shelter from danger, can the two healing souls find solace in each other to overcome their fears of inadequacy? This is book 8 in the Trident Series.
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#8.5

A Trident Wedding

2021

When she bumped into the handsome blue-eyed stranger two years ago in Afghanistan, Alexandra Hardesty knew that her life would change forever. With her upbringing, she understood that falling in love with a Navy SEAL wouldn’t be all smooth sailings and that their relationship would face many hurdles. Even through long deployments that included many lonely nights, Alex’s love never wavered from the man she gave her heart to. Since asking Alex to marry him, Lt. Commander Marcus “Ace” Chambers has only wanted to give her the wedding of her dreams. But with both of them leading busy lives, Ace leading his team of elite SEALs, and Alex continuing to build on her foundation’s vision, scheduling the big day has proved difficult. Besides their careers, at the core of their lives is their support for their friends and family. Unbeknown to their family and friends, Ace has been secretly planning a surprise for Alex. But before Ace can reveal his surprise, Alex is called out of town on a business trip. But then tragedy strikes bringing everything to halt as it is a race against time as Alex fights for her life.

Author

Jaime Lewis
Jaime Lewis
Author · 15 books

Jaime Lewis, a USA TODAY bestselling author, entered the indie author world in June, 2020, with ACE, the first book in the Trident Series. Coming from a military family she describes as very patriotic, it’s no surprise that her books are known for their accurate portrayal of life in the service. Passionate in her support of the military, veterans and first responders, Jaime volunteers with the Daytona Division of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a non-profit youth leadership development program sponsored by the U.S. Navy. Together with her son, she also manages a charity organization that supports military personnel and their families, along with veterans and first responders. Born and raised in Edgewater, Maryland, Jaime now resides in Ormond Beach, Florida with her husband and two very active boys. Between her day job, her two boys and writing, she doesn’t have a heap of spare time, but if she does you’ll find her somewhere in the outdoors. Jaime is also an avid sports fan.

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