Jen Talty

After the death of her husband, Catherine Sarich dedicated her life to her four boys. Now that each of them has found love, gotten married, and started families of their own, Catherine finds herself wanting more out of her life than babysitting her grandchildren. While her boys and their wives keep pushing one particular man in her direction, she's never really embraced being single, or dating, so she signs up for a dating app. Mistake number one. Even though she finds retired Green Beret Wesley Maron incredibly attractive and insanely sweet, she finds herself shying away from a man who reminds her too much of her late husband. But when a suitor turns deadly, she turns to the one man who not only has her best interests at heart but loves her unconditionally, even if he too is struggling to open his soul to love again. Wesley Maron spent too many years pining over his ex-wife. When he finally finds the woman who has the ability to flip his world upside down, he finds himself having to accept the fact she's not into him and wants to date other people. Protecting his heart, he gives Catherine all the space she needs in hopes someday she will realize her true love is right down the street. But when one of her dates turns out to be everything other than a gentleman, he decides to take matters into his own hands, even if it means laying his life down for the woman he loves.

Arizona Bale has spent her entire life in beauty pageants. She was born and raised to compete, and her only purpose in life was to win. After an accident took her leg, she thought her life was over until she found a new calling: training other pageant contestants who might have a disadvantage or even a disability to shine bright and creating an annual local Christmas pageant for everyone. Her life was finally back on track, and she didn't think anything could derail her again until a strange chain of events threatens her dreams, and she has to rely on a bodyguard to not only protect her, but to make sure her pageant goes off without a hitch. Only her bodyguard doesn't like her plan on how to incorporate him into the fold. Dustin Wyss has known Arizona Bale since he was forced into early retirement from the Army five years ago when he'd only been twenty-four. She'd been an inspiration to his recovery, and they shared a common bond, although, Dustin didn't believe that she'd ever be interested in the likes of him. But when her business and her life are threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect her except... Participate in any capacity other than a bodyguard in her Princess for a Day pageant. However, when bullets start flying, Dustin gladly takes to the runway.

All Sage Adams wants is for her parents take notice of her accomplishments. But when someone tries to kidnap Sage, she is forced to accept the ugly truth that her parents are criminals and it's now up to her to bring justice for all those innocent lives her parents have injured. However, she can't do it alone. Reluctantly, she teams up with Porter Clayton, a bodyguard from the Brotherhood Protectors. Porter Clayton, better known as just Clayton, has never been ashamed of being the son of a whore. He's spent the last ten years of his life making sure his mother's work with helping prostitutes and their families make better life choices continues to grow. That had been the catalyst for him hiring Sage to plan a charity event. But when Sage ends up in the backseat of a hitman's car, Clayton will do whatever it takes to protect her. Sage and Clayton must gather enough evidence to put her parents in prison before Clayton is framed for a murder he didn't commit and Sage ends up dead. Working together, they come to terms with their past, their parents, and in the process they find the kind of love they hadn't even dared to dream could exist.

Ramey Sarich graduated from West Point Military Academy with honors and a broken heart. Swearing off relationships, he dives into his career as a test pilot for the Army. But when one of the planes he's testing goes down, he uncovers it was no accident. Wanting an outside source, he contacts his brothers and they send help in the form of an ex-military female pilot now part of the OMEGA TEAM. Ramey is prepared for anything, except Tequila Ryder. Tequila Ryder has spent the last few years raising her half-sister's son. Now that he's settled in college, Tequila is eager to jump back in the field with the OMEAG TEAM. The first day she's with Ramey, his helicopter is forced into an emergency landing and between the reports she'd read on the other crash, and what she experienced, she knows without a doubt, someone is either trying to destroy Ramey's career. Or kill him....together unravel a twisted plot, while entangling their hearts.

Nicolaus Sarich started his career as a local police officer. After losing his wife in a boating accident three months after they'd married at the ripe old age of 20, Nick followed in his brother's footsteps and joined the Army. When his brother gets him an interview with Bain Asher and Decker Griggs (the founders of THE AEGIS NETWORK), Nick jumps at the chance to work side by side with his brother. Nick vowed to never lover again...but it won't last when his first assignment is to rescue a powerful businessman's adult daughter whose been kidnapped. Leandra Wakefield may have had all the comforts of her father's millions, but she's no socialite, spending her days as a private investigator, working mostly missing persons cases. Leandra is hired to find a missing young woman. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a human trafficking operation and goes undercover to not only find the missing girl, but to bring down a monster. The planned seemed to be working well enough, until Nicolaus Sarich shows up, snatching her in the night. Reluctantly, she take's Nick's help...and in the process, they uncovered a love neither of them expected. But can they let go of the pains of the past and give their hearts completely?

Logan Sarich is content with his life, but he's never been satisfied and has never been in love. Not that he doesn't want a woman in his life, in a forever way...but no woman has ever touched his heart and soul more than his career in the military or his current job as an agent with THE AEGIS NETWORK. That is until he's sent to his hometown Jupiter, Florida to serve as a bodyguard to one of the most brilliant ethical hackers in the country...who happens to be his high school sweetheart. While doing a cyber security check for a defense contractor, Mia Vanderlin discovers the company's computer has been hacked, as well as her own and top secret plans are being stolen. Concerned for her safety, her family calls THE AEGIS NETWORK. When Logan Sarich pulls into her driveway, her heart beats a little faster. Their romance wasn't one for the books. They both had dreams and goals, walking away from each other after high school, with no regrets and fond memories. But seeing him again, all she can think about is picking up right where they left off...

Will they find the strength to overcome the shadows of their pasts and forge a future together, or will the haunting secrets of Whiskey Ranch consume them both? Cinnamon Cider Whiskey is desperate to escape the clutches of her abusive husband. Seeking solace and safety, she returns to Whiskey Ranch, where her heart first found its rhythm. But her husband, consumed by possessiveness and a twisted sense of control, refuses to let her go. The ghosts of a failed relationship haunt Austin Sawyer, his heart still mending from the shattered pieces. Just as he begins to rebuild his life, his ex-girlfriend mysteriously disappears, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. As fate intertwines their lives again, Cinnamon and Austin are drawn together by a shared past and desire for justice. With danger lurking in the shadows, they must navigate treacherous waters, unraveling a web of secrets and deceit. In a race against time, Cinnamon and Austin must confront their own demons and fight for their lives, all while discovering that their love, though tested and scarred, may be the key to unlocking the dark secrets that threaten to tear their world apart.