A.K. Evans

Protected. That’s how Kaia Banks spent the better part of her childhood. Raised by an abusive father, Kaia relied on her older sister to keep her safe. But Kaia’s all grown up now. And when her relationship places her in the line of fire, Kaia takes matters into her own hands. Remi Archer is no stranger to surprise. As part owner of Archer Tactical, it’s his job to prepare himself and others for unpredictable situations. Unfortunately, no amount of training will prepare him for Kaia. When the gorgeous woman requests he train her, Remi can’t say no. But once Remi uncovers the truth about why Kaia needs to defend herself, he realizes it’s the moment he’s been preparing for his entire career. And he’ll stop at nothing to protect the woman who has stolen his heart.

Line of Fire

One musician. One private investigator. And a twisted obsession. When carefree musician Elizabeth 'Elle' Blackman discovers someone has been in her apartment just days before she's set to go on tour, she makes the only sensible choice there is. Run... Right to the front door of Cunningham Security, where the owner is not only the man capable of keeping her safe but also the guy she's crushed on for months. Though he's denied the attraction between them since the day he met her, Levi Cunningham can no longer look away when Elle shows up on the doorstep of his firm, terrified for her safety. Less than twenty-four hours into it, he's struggling to fight her pull. As Levi and his team work to solve Elle's case, the relationship between them quickly goes from strictly business to deeply personal. And with the obsessed stalker's attempts to get to Elle becoming more threatening, Levi knows his team needs to stay one step ahead. Because if they fail, he'll lose the best thing that's ever happened to him.

Obsessed

Mallory Grant and Nixon Scott met purely by chance. With an instant attraction between them, the pair was easily tempted to give in to their desires. Despite the fact that Mallory wants more with Nixon, she’s willing to settle for what he is prepared to offer: a physical relationship with no strings. But when Mallory gets robbed at gunpoint, Nixon starts paying more attention. She assumed the robber was a man looking for some quick cash. Nixon wondered if that was all there was to it. After all, the thief’s words to her left him feeling unsettled. And when Mallory gets kidnapped, Nixon realizes his instincts were right all along. Only now he’s worried that he might lose the woman who means more to him than he’s ever shared.

Tempted

What happens when your home turns toxic?

The place she should have felt safest was a nightmare turned reality for Josie Day. Each day that passes gets worse and worse. And it’s been that way her entire life.

But she refuses to be a statistic, so she comes up with a plan to get out.

Huck Davidson immediately recognizes the signs when a chance encounter puts him face-to-face with Josie for the first time in years. He pleads with her to let him help, and she agrees.

Sadly, before she can escape, things take a horrific turn.

Fortunately, Huck answers Josie's call for help. He’s more than prepared to mend her wounds and give her the life and love she was always meant to have.

Harper Security Ops #16

Escape

Like every hardworking member of Harper Security Ops, Forrest Hickman takes time away from work to relax and recharge. And he often does that while riding his snowboard on the slopes of his favorite ski resort. He wasn’t sure anything would be better than some time alone to clear his head. That is, until he meets someone to spend his break with. Daisy Clark is searching for a place to put down roots. And she’s doing that while she tries to get back to some semblance of a normal life. Daisy’s always been an adventure seeker—that’s what got her into this mess—and that adventure leads her to Forrest. For two weeks, Forrest and Daisy spend time with one another forming a deep connection. And when the time is up, they go their separate ways. But neither forgets about the other. Then Daisy’s trouble catches up with her. And that’s when she throws caution to the wind and confides in Forrest. She just hopes that her predicament doesn’t dull the spark between them.

Caution

Banks Huntington has always been a family man. After his wife’s tragic death, he’s holding on tighter to the only thing he’s got left. His son. Lamise Kelly walks into Harper Security Ops desperately hoping for a job. Working in a place filled with men who could see she remains unharmed is the perfect solution to all of her problems. Only, they’re not hiring. For the first time in months, something stirs in Banks’ chest at the sight of Lamise. He wants to deny it, but he can’t. Refusing to let her walk away, Banks offers her a different kind of job. Becoming a nanny wasn’t what she’d had in mind, but Lamise accepts the opportunity. Following unimaginable losses, the pair attempt to get their lives back on track. But it isn’t long before they find themselves forming an unexpected bond. Just as things heat up between them, a part of Lamise’s past she believed was gone forever returns. Banks never expected a second chance. If he wants a shot at forever with Lamise, he’ll have no choice but to confront her past.

Unharmed

Brynn Allen has always been ambitious. If there’s something she wants, she goes after it. That attitude has driven her to build a successful career. As more and more people begin to notice her when she’s out, Brynn believes it’s time to be proactive in another aspect of her life. Her safety. Jake Burns was taken with Brynn the moment she walked through the door. The woman’s beautiful figure is beyond impressive, but it’s her determination to keep herself protected that he’s most attracted to. He’s never met anyone as driven and focused as her. When a creepy stalker comes after her, Brynn is going to need to rely on everything Jake has taught her to stay safe. Because she wants a future with him, and she has every intention of staying alive to make that happen, too.

Intention

Sophie Belmonte has dealt with her fair share of judgment. People take one look at her and think they’ve got her all figured out. Nice cars, fancy clothes, impeccable manners. She’s got more money than she knows what to do with. When someone steals one of Sophie’s most beloved possessions, she hires the very best to investigate and get it back for her. Working as a private investigator for years, Jax Turner has come into contact with a variety of clients. But there’s never been anybody like Sophie. As much as he wants to whisk her away to his bed, he knows she’s way out of his league. But if Jax can get to the bottom of this case and find Sophie’s stolen item, maybe he’ll be able to dazzle her with his mind. Because a woman with that much money would never give him a second glance, otherwise. But that’s where he’s mistaken. Sophie’s not the woman everyone thinks she is. She just needs Jax to give her the chance to prove it.

Mistaken

When Maren Casey’s best friend was kidnapped and held for ransom, one name came to mind. She just wasn’t sure her high school sweetheart would want to see her again, not after the way things ended between them. But Maren would endure anything to save her friend. Magnus McCoy would have been okay with forgetting that Maren ever existed. Unfortunately, when she shows up at Harper Security Ops looking for his help, he can’t pretend the woman doesn’t still have a hold on his heart. Magnus does what he does best and rescues Maren’s friend. She owes him a debt of gratitude, but Magnus is only interested in one thing. He wants their relationship salvaged. But foiling the kidnappers’ ransom attempt only made them angry. And the next time they strike, they have their sights set on Maren.

Salvaged

Marriage of convenience? More like marriage of inconvenience. Especially when it turns deadly. Ellery Cross did what she had to do to save her family from ruin. She married a man she wasn’t in love with. Worse, she married a man she knew nothing about. But Ellery eventually learns all she needs to know about her husband. And sticking around is not an option. As part of the Harper Security Ops self-defense and tactical training unit, Kane Ramsey spends his days teaching people how to fight back. He promises to teach Ellery the same, even if he’s the one that wants to protect her. In a perfect world, Ellery and Kane would live happily ever after. But she won’t be distracted by dreams of a better tomorrow. Ellery has enough to worry about right now. And getting involved with Kane would not only be foolish, it could also be deadly for both of them.

Distracted

What’s the price of survival? Sawyer McKinney didn’t want to come back. It wasn’t like anyone wanted to see her ever again anyway. But this was about life or death, and that meant there was only one place she could go. If Jesse Hale never saw Sawyer again, it would be too soon. After all the devastation she left behind years ago, he can’t imagine why she’d ever show her face again. When Jesse learns that Sawyer needs personal protection, he has a choice to make. Either turn her away and never forgive himself if something happens to her or risk his heart and keep her safe. Just as Jesse agrees to help her, Sawyer decides that the price is too high. She’d rather be dead than be crushed by Jesse’s combat boots again.

Crushed

As the lead singer of a wildly popular industrial rock band, Cash Morris has never had to work too hard when it comes to women. They’re all falling at his feet before he even opens his mouth. So when he walks into a small-town New Hampshire hotel and spots the manager, he expects her to do the same. Only, she doesn’t, and that leaves him intrigued. Demi Stokes has seen enough deception to last a lifetime and has written off the possibility of ever getting serious with someone for good. Cash, the rock star with killer good looks, an incredible voice, and playboy ways is the very definition of what she intends to steer clear of. But Cash is used to getting what he wants. And he’s never wanted something as badly as he wants Demi. If he’s ever going to have a chance with her, he’s going to have to prove that he has every intention of protecting her fragile heart.

Fragile

They say money can’t buy happiness. Quinn Jacobs wasn’t sure she agreed. After all, she had everything she needed — the perfect marriage, loads of cash, and not a care in the world. So, it never dawned on her that she’d end up in her current situation. Deceived and divorced. After being betrayed by her husband and best friend, Quinn has no choice but to pick herself up and move on. Tyson Reed might not have millions, but he’s got one thing money can’t buy. Loyalty. In the form of a large, loud, in-his-business family and dozens of friends. They’re all his, and he wouldn’t dream of changing that. The last thing Quinn needs is to hop into another relationship, but when Tyson shows up to install her new security system, she finds him irresistibly charming. As Quinn tries to find a way trust a man again, Tyson works to heal her battered heart. And as the sting of betrayal begins to fade, Quinn learns that loyalty is something that can never be bought.

Betrayed

There’s no shortage of eye candy for the administrative staff of Harper Security Ops. But Avalon McCoy has eyes for only one man. When Damon Knight’s younger sister is kidnapped, Avalon is determined to help him in any way she can. When she winds up kidnapped herself, Avalon doesn’t use what she knows to save herself. Instead, she promises to rescue Damon’s sister. She knew it was stupid, but she blamed it on love. The moment Damon learns that Avalon has put herself in danger for his sister, he vows to get her back safely. He can’t bear the thought of not seeing her beautiful smile or hearing her sweet voice again. But Damon needs to work diligently because Avalon’s captors are ruthless. And this is a sacrifice he can’t bear to let her make.

Sacrifice

Her name might be on the building, but Liv Harper hasn’t ever stepped foot inside the Harper Security Ops headquarters. Until now. When some bad choices land Liv in an unfortunate position, she knows there’s only one man she can trust to teach her how to keep herself safe. Brixton Steele isn’t sure he’s the right man for the job. His memories from his time in the military have haunted his dreams for years. He lives every day wishing it was him who had died in combat. When his dead best friend’s little sister comes to him for help, his nightmares become reality. Knowing she’s in trouble, Brixton can’t turn Liv away. Especially when he sees the hopeful look in her eyes. Brixton fell down once on the job. He won’t do it a second time.

Haunted

Shielded. That’s what Sydney Ryan has done with the secrets of her past. Never wanting anyone to know the truth, Sydney has kept everything bottled inside. All she can do now is conceal her secret and carry her guilt. Unfortunately, someone else knows exactly what she did. And they’re out for revenge. Vaughn Archer knows there’s more to Sydney’s need for defensive and tactical training than just plain curiosity. He can hear the desperation in her voice and see the fear in her eyes. Eyes he’d risk his life to protect. Working with a man as irresistible and charming as Vaughn, Sydney soon finds herself falling for him. But when vengeance comes knocking, she wonders if remaining a silent target was a wise idea. Maybe some secrets are better off revealed at the start. Because now, Sydney may never get the chance to tell Vaughn the truth.

Silent Target

From contemporary romance author, A.K. Evans, comes a single mom rock star romance... Beck Emerson never intended to get involved in someone else’s drama. But when he sees a new mom on the verge of a breakdown after catching her husband cheating, Beck doesn’t hesitate to step in. After just one conversation, Beck is drawn to the beautiful woman and determined to help her in any way he can. Chasey Rivers has wanted one thing all her life… to be the mom she never had. Now that she’s newly divorced with an infant, she’s not sure she’ll get her wish because life has never been more difficult. Her only saving grace has been the memory of Beck. Though she knows she’d never have a shot with him, it doesn’t stop Chasey from wishing things were different. Just as he’s finishing up on tour, Beck learns how challenging life has become for Chasey. And that’s when he decides to step up and be the man she deserves.

Wish

From contemporary romance author, A.K. Evans, comes a new brother's best friend rock star romance... Walker Rhodes has never been the typical rock star—one who is happy with meaningless hookups. That’s because he’s been hiding a secret from his bandmates for years. Sadie Emerson knew it was risky to open her heart to Walker, but the man was too hard to resist. And now that she’s fallen in love with Walker, all Sadie wants is to be closer to him. But there’s one small problem. Beck. Neither Sadie nor Walker have shared the truth of their relationship with her brother. Beck has always been protective of his little sister, so it’s only natural for them to fear his reaction. The pair refuse to give one another up, but they’re both worried that when Beck finds out, Walker will have to choose between the woman he loves and the band he calls his family.

Closer

From contemporary romance author, A.K. Evans, comes a friends-to-lovers rock star romance... The world thinks they know Holland Oates. She’s the solo female in a rock band loved by millions, and she’s got it all: the fame, the money, and the career. But they don’t know her. Holland has shrouded herself in a lie for years. Raiden Rhodes has been in love with Holland for ages. As the band’s road and tour manager, he watches her perform night after night for sold out crowds. And he believes what they all do. Holland is untouchable. When the secret Holland has kept for years is leaked to the press, the picture-perfect image she’s struggled to uphold is blasted to bits. Suddenly, Holland is at the center of a public scandal, and all the reports are true. Raiden is blindsided by the news. But underneath it all, he can see the woman who is simply desperate to be loved.

Underneath It All

From contemporary romance author, A.K. Evans, comes a rock star romantic suspense... Magnolia Glenn knows all about hardship. She also knows about working hard. So, when times get tough, she does what she has to do. Even if it means doing the wrong thing for all the right reasons. Killian Scott has lead a life of comfort and fortune as a guitarist for a world-renowned rock band. Seeing a woman who needs his help at a show, he doesn’t hesitate to wade in. When the show is over, Magnolia’s not exactly upset that the man she’s had a celebrity crush on for years invites her backstage. Killian and Magnolia instantly hit it off, and it isn’t long before the two are entirely consumed with one another. But just because she lucked out at the show doesn’t mean that Magnolia’s troubles have disappeared. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Magnolia knows she told a terrible lie. So, when the truth finally comes out, Magnolia isn’t sure Killian will ever forgive her.

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