Elise Noble

Diamond's on the trail of her husband's killer when a phone call orders her to stop looking or people will die-her friends, her colleagues, anyone close to her. Unable to think straight, she decides to disappear, protecting her team as well as her sanity while she tries to heal. With her expert training in security and special ops, Diamond soon loses herself in the English countryside, tending horses and biding her time. As Ashlyn Hale, she meets Luke, a handsome local who makes her realise just how lonely she is. Yet, even in England, the dark side of life dogs Diamond's trail when the unthinkable strikes. Forced out of hiding, she races against time to save those she cares about. But is it too little, too late? **WARNING** If you want sweetness and light and all things bright, Diamond's not the girl for you. She's got sass and snark and she's bitchy and dark, As she does what a girl's got to do.

Pitch Black

It all started with a turtle and a pair of designer sunglasses…

A bodyguarding gig in the Caribbean? Living the dream, right? Former Navy SEAL Knox Livingston soon finds out the trip is no vacation. Pop princess Luna Maara is a pain in everyone’s ass, including the local judge’s. When Luna finds herself sentenced to a month of community service at a turtle sanctuary, Knox hopes she might finally rethink her behaviour, but little does he know, the nightmare is only just beginning.

Caro Menefee moved to Valentine Cay to escape her past, and the last thing she needs is a rich brat and her entourage invading the peaceful paradise. Although Knox and his equally cocky buddy sure are pretty to look at. And that’s all she’s going to do: look. She swore off men before she left California, and she has quite enough to worry about without adding two toned six-packs into the mix. The turtle population is declining at an alarming rate, and she’s not convinced it’s all down to natural causes. Will Knox help or hinder her quest to save a species? And will Caro join the turtles on the endangered list?

Blackwood Security #17

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Help me. English teacher Corazon da Silva attends the funeral of Isabella Morales, but soon afterwards, two desperate words whispered over the phone shake her to the core. Is her best friend really dead? With little interest from the Colombian police, Cora goes undercover to hunt for Izzy in America. The journey promises to be dangerous, but she’s not worried because her big brother, Rafael, is watching her every move. The only problem? Rafael’s an assassin, and he’s just shot somebody he shouldn’t have. Now they’re in a race against time to find Izzy before his enemies catch up with him, and Cora isn’t the only person with a hidden agenda. Quicksilver is a standalone romantic thriller novel in the Blackwood Security Series. No cliffhanger!

Quicksilver

Lara Reynolds has a lot of things she wants to escape. An asshole of an ex-boyfriend and a stalker are just two of them. Becoming housekeeper to former Navy SEAL Nick Goldman—a man whose home is as filthy as his mind—is far from her dream job, but she's out of other options. She tries to flee from her past, but when you have a weakness for high heels, there are bound to be a few stumbles along the way. Will Lara run out of luck or fall into love? Gold Rush is a romantic suspense novel in the Blackwood Security series, but can be read as a standalone - no cliffhanger!

A Romantic Suspense Novel

Gold Rush

Chess Lane is getting married. The church is booked, the guests are invited, and in three short weeks her husband will give her a night she’ll never forget. Only her wedding happens a little sooner than she planned when she meets Jed Harker, a CIA agent with a big ego and a bigger… No, she doesn’t even want to think about it. Chess has hit rock bottom when a simple favour for a scientist colleague leads her to Washington, DC and an offer she can’t refuse. As chaos spreads faster than the plague, one thing’s for sure—her life will never be the same again. But with a deadly supervirus on the loose, will anybody else’s? Out of the Blue is a standalone romantic suspense novel in the Blackwood Security series. No cliffhanger! Keywords: Accidental marriage, Adventure, Contemporary, Humor, International, Justice, Mystery, Opposites attract, Private investigator, CIA agent, Protector, Strong woman, Terrorism, Vigilante

A Romantic Thriller

Out of the Blue

All Diamond ever wanted was the one man she could never have, and now the shadowy figure who took him away from her is going to pay. Her special ops training has equipped her to handle the most dangerous situations, but controlling her own emotions isn't so easy. Is she broken beyond repair? As Diamond takes off for South America with her team in tow, she doesn't care. All she wants is justice. Can love conquer all? Or will it die trying?

Forever Black

Diamond may be used to saving the world, but can she save her own relationship? With her husband's killer still on the loose and her life in England a disaster, Diamond returns to the only thing she knows: work. As the star of special ops takes on enemies from the States to Syria, she finds the toughest battle is the one going on in her own head. While she faces her demons, the man she left behind is involved in his own struggle when a beautiful stranger crosses his path. Will Luke give in to the ultimate temptation?

Into the Black

How does a girl get over a broken heart? As always, Bradley has the answer, and nineteen-year-old Tia Cain soon finds herself in New York with a new job, a new apartment, and a not-so-new appreciation of cocktails. Guided by her boss, fashion designer Ishmael, Tia settles into life in the Big Apple only to find the world of haute couture isn’t as glamorous as she thought. Fortunately, she’s got sexy bodyguard Cade, and Eli, her new online chat buddy, to take her mind off things. One has the looks, the other has the voice, and both make her heart do backflips. But Ishmael’s world of sunshine and rainbows can’t last forever, and when the city reveals its dark side, friendships new and old are put to the test in a race for survival. Can love win the day, or will demons prevail? Red Alert is a standalone romantic thriller in the Blackwood Security series. No cliffhanger!

Red Alert

Georgia Rutherford-Beaumont has it all: A wealthy husband. A powerful father. A hitman trying to kill her… Senator’s daughter Georgia longs for a little excitement in her life, at least until it arrives in the form of a high velocity bullet. With Blackwood Security on the case, Georgia hides out with reclusive artist Mitchell Gray as the team tries to unravel the web of secrets, lies, and worse, actual spiders. Who wants her dead? One of her father’s many enemies? Somebody closer to home? Or is it the Horsemen, the elite band of assassins Georgia’s not supposed to know about? Georgia’s time away from home leads her to question everything, not least herself. Where does the real danger lie? In death? Or in a life not truly lived? This version of Gray is My Heart has been cleaned up to remove the swearing and on-the-page naughty bits. If you prefer characters with filthy mouths and dirty minds, you may prefer to check out the original version. Gray is My Heart is a standalone romantic thriller in the Blackwood Security series. No cliffhanger!

Gray is My Heart - Clean Version

After leaving her fiancé at the altar, all Gabrielle wants is a day alone to reflect on the mistakes she’s made. But when her car breaks down in the small town of Baldwin’s Shore, a day turns into a week, and perhaps—if the goddesses of fate smile kindly—a little longer. But someone from her past has a different plan. Sheriff’s deputy Colt Haines isn’t looking for love, and he definitely isn’t looking for a flighty blonde to move into his spare room and complicate his life. But his young daughter has other ideas. So too does his heart, and when Gabrielle’s secrets catch up with her, he’s left with no choice but to fight for her future and for his. Keywords: Contemporary, Hidden identity, Humor, Law enforcement, Mystery, Opposites attract, Protector, Rags to riches, Royalty, Rescue, Romantic suspense, Single dad, Small town, Vigilante, Suspense, Strong woman

Secrets, Lies, and Family Ties

Life has dealt city girl Olivia Porter a series of bad hands, but just as she's about to fold, fate intervenes and leaves her with a full house. Out of other options, she moves to the countryside, hoping Lady Luck will follow along. Olivia’s decision to embrace the single life is soon challenged by the arrival of two men—a local lawyer, Tate, and cab driver Warren, both determined to win her heart. But not everyone is so pleased by her arrival in Upper Foxford, and one person in particular will stop at nothing to get her to leave. As her opponent ups their game, Olivia’s friends rally around and send a private investigator to help her out. Will they uncover the village’s secrets before Olivia pays the ultimate price? Joker in the Pack is a standalone romantic suspense novel in the Blackwood UK series. No cliffhanger!

Joker in the Pack

Welcome to Baldwin’s Shore, the small town where everybody has a secret… Brooke Bartlett is no exception. She’s been in love with her brother’s best friend for half her life, her dirty little secret. With Luca on the other side of the world, the temptation stayed out of reach, but now he’s back, and he’s not the only one. Brooke’s stalker is watching from the shadows, and he’s got his own ideas about her future… Luca Mendez’s time in the army taught him two lessons—that to survive, he has to shoot straight and guard his heart. But when the woman he turned down all those years ago asks him for help, he finds he’ll do anything to see her smile again. Keywords: Brother's best friend, Contemporary, Crime, Enemies to lovers, Humor, Military, Mystery, Protector, Revenge, Small town, Stalker, Strong woman, Vigilante justice

Dirty Little Secrets

Eight dead men. Eight grieving widows… After a series of particularly nasty home invasions, Blackwood Security is hired to catch the killers. With the company’s reputation at stake, everyone on the team is desperate to solve the mystery, unaware that there’s a traitor in their midst. Cade Duchamp’s eager to help, but a minor indiscretion with the wrong girl leaves him banished to undercover duty. He’s always liked motorbikes, but he doesn’t like being a biker. Uncomfortable leather, an itchy beard, a lack of soap—need he say more? Cade wants to be back at head office, hunting down the real bad guys. At least, he does until five-year-old Scarlet turns up. The daughter he never knew he had. Taylor Hancock likes to fade into the background. As an office cleaner, she can come to work, do her job, and avoid those dreaded social interactions. But nobody says no to Emmy Black, and as Scarlet’s new nanny, Taylor’s forced way out of her comfort zone into a world of shopping trips, parties, and playdates. The only problem? She’s the traitor. The Scarlet Affair is a standalone romantic suspense novel in the Blackwood Security series—no cliffhanger!

The Scarlet Affair

A chance meeting in a frozen wasteland leads unwilling assassin, Seven, from Siberia to small-town Virginia. A new life in suburbia beckons. All she has to do is keep out of trouble as she tries to mend her broken heart. Or so she thinks. When Seven’s world is torn away from her, she's left with no choice but to fight back, and help comes from an unexpected alliance. A deal is struck—If Seven helps Emmy Black to destroy the remaining stocks of a deadly virus, Emmy will assist with Seven’s little problem. But not only is Seven used to working alone, someone in Blackwood Security is keeping a secret from both of them, one with far-reaching implications. Will life be the same when the truth comes out? Can Seven regain her old form and survive the operation? And how does disgraced CIA agent Quinn fit into the story? Ultraviolet is a standalone romantic thriller in the Blackwood Security series - no cliffhanger!

Ultraviolet

When private investigator Daniela di Grassi is given a new case, the evidence is so compelling that even her client himself thinks he did it. Ethan White was one of the world’s top music producers, at least until last week, when his spectacular fall from grace began with the discovery of a mutilated college student in his bed. A dead girl nobody cares about, cops with one agenda, and a prosecutor with another—nothing about this case is simple. And when Dan digs deeper into the mystery, the conflicting clues aren’t the only thing she finds intriguing. Ethan’s got his own secrets too. As the worlds of black and white collide, who will come out on top? White Hot is the ninth book in the Blackwood Security series but can be read as a standalone - no cliffhanger!

White Hot

After an embarrassing end to her teenage crush, grey-hat hacker Alexa Stone vowed to spend the rest of her life avoiding Nolan de Luca. Reliving the memory in her nightmares is quite bad enough without seeing him in person. But when her meddling bestie volunteers her to fix a tiny ransomware issue with Nolan’s laptop, Alexa can’t say no. Nolan’s spent the past decade regretting the way he walked out on Alexa. Yes, okay, he was a murder suspect and she was a minor who lied about her age, but he should still have handled the situation better. Now she’s coming to California, to the vineyard where he sought refuge after the death of their former roommate, and he wants a do-over. But nothing’s ever simple. Alexa isn’t impressed when Nolan becomes an accidental porn star, and then there’s the interior designer determined to give his entire life a makeover. Which, being honest, it probably needs, but complications lead to mistakes. Mistakes that threaten his business and more. Alexa doesn’t do complications, or people, or the great outdoors. So why does she keep returning to Gold Country? Hard Code is a standalone romantic suspense novel with a neurospicy heroine, an uptight hero, plenty of dark humour, and a morally grey girl squad.

Hard Code

When Indali Vadera runs to LA to escape an arranged marriage, borrowing a friend’s identity to stay off her overbearing parents’ radar seems like a good plan. As long as she doesn’t get close to anyone, her secret will stay safe, and her new boss is an easy man to hate. Mr. Vale. The ass who requires his coffee served at exactly one hundred and forty degrees. But when Indi’s friend goes missing, there’s only one person she can turn to for help. There’s a reason Braxton Vale hires personal assistants he can’t stand. Giving in to temptation could cost him everything. Between running a business empire and fighting with his hopefully soon-to-be ex-wife, he doesn’t have time for distractions, but there’s something different about this new girl… When Brax’s world begins to fall apart, there’s only one group of people he can turn to: his former roommates. But they’ve been keeping secrets too… Keywords: Enemies to lovers, Boss secretary, CEO, Humor, Millionaire, Hidden identity, Workplace romance, Forced proximity, Interracial, Mystery, Contemporary, Hot

Hard Limits

At thirty-two years old, Ana Petrova’s had enough of death. She never wanted to be an assassin anyway. With a young daughter now the centre of her world, Ana’s determined to settle into her new life in Virginia and do whatever it is suburban moms do. But her friend Emmy has other ideas. A trip to New York proves that even the brightest places can cast dark shadows, and Ana’s forced to consider whether there might still be a need for her skills after all. Glitter is a standalone novella in the Blackwood Security series - no cliffhanger!

Glitter

Model Romi Mendez has spent most of her life believing her mom abandoned her, but the truth has finally been revealed, along with her mom’s body. Now Romi has one goal: to make her father pay for his crimes. But as new leads come to light and masks get stripped away, the possibility of another funeral becomes all too real. Three years ago, lawyer Aaron Bartlett forced Romi to confront her demons, and now she acts as if he’s Satan himself. He can’t hope for forgiveness, but maybe he can help to see justice served? When Romi teams up with sharp-tongued PI Blue Carver, Aaron’s patience is tested, and so are his survival skills. Some people in Baldwin’s Shore would rather their secrets stayed buried…

Buried Secrets

Five years ago, Mila Carmody disappeared from her bed, and that was only the beginning. Now eight-year-old Vonnie Feinstein is missing as well. Two little girls, swallowed by darkness, never to be seen again. For Micah Ganaway, it might be the end. Arrested for child abduction, he’s already been tried in the court of public opinion and found guilty. The lead detective assures him the trial is just a formality. But private investigator Hallie Chastain isn’t so certain. On paper, Ganaway makes a reasonable suspect, but in person, things don’t quite add up. Detective Ford Prestia doesn’t share his partner’s convictions either, but he’s the new cop in town. Can’t afford to rock the boat. Then he meets Hallie, and when she rocks not only the boat but his whole world, he finds his career isn’t the only thing in jeopardy…

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