Blossom has seen more than her share of tragedy, and she’s managed to survive. But she’s never had much of a love life. One day, a new neighbor arrives, getting her attention. Unfortunately, on the same day he arrives, so does a bully in the park playground, harassing kids. Soon that bully is stalking her and it is a distraction from her search for a love life. The bully is something that the MPs, police or even her heavily armed neighbors cannot stop. Her friends are threatened, her neighbors are in danger, and she is being distracted from her possible boyfriend. She wants this to stop so she comes up with a crazy plan. It might work, or it might kill her. But she is willing to take the risk for a new love, in spite of a vicious child.

One little white lie...Poppy McCoy wasn't looking for a boyfriend. In fact, she gave up dating altogether. She'd found out the hard way men don't like smart women--and she wasn't playing the dumb blond role just to have a social life. Been there, done that, epic fail. But when her new neighbor turns out to be the hottest thing since habanero sauce, the attraction is instantaneous, and it seems he feels the same. He's even impressed by her genius-level intelligence. She's never met someone so perfect for her. Good thing he isn't a Navy SEAL or Poppy wouldn't even consider going out with him. Turns into two. Navy SEAL Sam Travers is on the lucky streak of a lifetime. First, he gets a great rent-controlled apartment. Then his new neighbor turns out to be the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. She's funny and smart and, well, perfect--except, she doesn't date SEALs. Sam didn't exactly lie-lie...he told her he was in the Navy. And he fully intended to tell her...at some point. But coming clean two minutes before she meets his family and Teammates isn't the best plan. Finding out Poppy has a few secrets of her own, makes Sam doubt the lucky streak he thought he was on, and throws their relationship into a tailspin. Things can't get much worse--but they do. When Sam's Team is sent to intercept the sale of a nuclear warhead to terrorists, the CIA sends a physicist with the SEALs. Poppy McCoy, Ph.D. To repair broken hearts and a leaking nuke, Sam and Poppy will have to learn to trust each other again. Is it too late to save the world and their relationship?

Penny Price dreads the sound of her ringing phone. She's convinced that the person barraging her with threatening calls is a man who got away with murder--her father's. Armed with evidence but branded a target, Penny's only salvation is the playboy nextdoor--Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Joe Montgomery. The sole survivor of the worst disaster in Special Forces history, Joe has been drowning his guilt in a potent mix of alcohol and isolation. Penny refuses to indulge his behavior and a tentative friendship begins, charged with desire. But as her father's killer sets his sights on Penny, all bets are off. The killer will do anything to protect his identity and Joe fears Penny is...NEXT TO DIE.

Rule #1. You don’t chase after your best friend’s sister… Brianna Miller’s life is in complete chaos. She’s moonlighting as a cocktail waitress after getting laid off, her older brother was seriously injured in Afghanistan, and the man she’s pined for since she was a teenager is back in her life, hotter than hell and more tempting than ever. Navy SEAL Matthew “Gator” Murphy has only one goal when he returns to Pensacola, Florida for a long weekend—to welcome his best friend home and then get the hell out of there. There’s no way he can face his buddy’s injuries, not when he was the one who convinced him to enlist in the Navy in the first place. When a gorgeous blonde waitress catches his eye, the last woman he expects to see is Brianna, his best friend’s younger sister. The chemistry between them sizzles as Matthew tries to stay away from temptation, but sometimes a raging inferno begins with only a spark. The SEAL Next Door, a standalone novel, is book five in the addictive Alpha SEALs series.

How far will one man go to save the life of a stranger? More importantly to Caroline, will he do it twice? Matthew "Wolf" Steel hated flying commercial. Luckily his job as a Navy SEAL meant he didn't have to do it very often. He'd been unlucky enough to be assigned a middle seat on the cramped jet, but fortunately for him, the woman next to him was willing to switch seats with him. Hoping for a relaxing flight, Wolf was pleasantly surprised at the good conversation and sense of humor the woman had as they flew 36,000 feet over the countryside. When Caroline boarded the plane to Virginia to move across the country for her new job she never expected to be seated next to the hottest guy she'd ever seen. She also never expected he'd be so easy to talk to. She knew he'd never be interested in talking to her if he hadn't been trapped in the seat next to her, but it was a nice way to spend a long plane ride. Neither Wolf nor Caroline were prepared for a terrorist hijacking of their plane, but if Caroline thought that would be the last time she'd see, or need, Wolf, she'd be sorely mistaken. **Protecting Caroline is a stand-alone love story. It's Book 1 in the SEAL of Protection Series.** --- Read what others are saying about New York Times bestselling author, Susan Stoker: "Susan Stoker is the master of military romantic suspense. She's my go-to author for sexy alpha hero and strong, sassy heroines." Riley Edwards, USAT Bestselling Author "Riveting action and characters you'll love!” Elle James, NYT Bestselling Author “If you love alpha heroes and nail-biting romantic suspense, then you can’t go wrong with Susan Stoker.” Sawyer Bennett, NYT Bestselling Author “Nail biting suspense, heartwarming charm, and downright sexy characters you can't help but fall in love with.” Lainey Reese, USA Today Bestselling Author “Nobody does intense action better than Susan Stoker” Desiree Holt, USAT Bestselling Author “Another winner! Sexy and action-packed, what I’ve come to expect from Susan Stoker! Cristin Harber, NYT Bestselling Author "Susan does romantic suspense right! Edge of my seat + smokin' hot = read ALL of her books! Now.” Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author --- Read the entire SEAL of Protection romance series! Protecting Caroline Protecting Alabama Protecting Fiona Marrying Caroline Protecting Summer Protecting Jesskya Protecting Julie Protecting Melody Protecting the Future Protecting Kiera Protecting Alabama's Kids Protecting Dakota Topics: contemporary romance, military romance, series, romantic suspense series, mystery, bbw romance, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, Texas, Texas romance, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, homeless romance, city romance, smart romance, mystery, dogs in romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, susan stoker, susan stoker romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, new york times bestseller romance, NYT romance, new york times romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, army, army series, former military, cop, police officer, policeman, cop romance, wealthy hero, firefighter, fireman, fireman romance, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, rescue, kidnap, handicap, justice, single mother, Texas, Officer, enlisted, daughter, shelter, claiming, defending, protect, damsel in distress, free book, free, permafree, hospital, doctor, drama, action and adventure, action romance, Texas, Delta Force, Army romance, veteran, disabled veteran, former soldier, soldier, romantic, paraplegic, Killeen, Fort Hood, Navy SEAL, California, San Diego, sailor, prosthetic, veteran, military, Emotional, HEA, Other readers of Stoker's books enjoyed books by: Riley Edwards, Caitlyn O'Leary, Maryann Jordan, Dale Mayer, Lynn Raye Harris, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Meli Raine, Nicole Elliot, Lori Ryan, Meghan March, Kristin Ashley, Kris Michaels, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, and Kristen Proby.

Darynda Jones, author of The New York Times bestselling series that began with First Grave on the Right, brings us Death and the Girl Next Door, a thrilling Young Adult novel garnering high praise and early buzz from major authors Ten years ago, Lorelei's parents disappeared without a trace. Raised by her grandparents and leaning on the support of her best friends, Lorelei is finally beginning to accept the fact that her parents are never coming home. For Lorelei, life goes on. High school is not quite as painful as she thinks it will be, and things are as normal as they can be. Until the day the school's designated loner, Cameron Lusk, begins to stalk her, turning up where she least expects it, standing outside her house in the dark, night after night. Things get even more complicated when a new guy—terrifying, tough, sexy Jared Kovach—comes to school. Cameron and Jared instantly despise each other and Lorelei seems to be the reason for their animosity. What does Jared know about her parents? Why does Cameron tell Jared he can't have Lorelei? And what will any of them do when Death comes knocking for real? Thrilling, sassy, sexy, and inventive, Darynda Jones's first foray into the world of teens will leave readers eager for the next installment. "Unique, witty, and touching—I LOVED THIS BOOK!" —P.C. Cast, New York Times bestselling author of The House of Night Series

There are 4 steamy romance stories with no cliffhanger in this box set. “Erik” My Bodyguard - BWWM Bodyguard Romance Tanya thought she ended a relationship with a dangerous man. But, like with all dangerous men, Christopher would not let go so easily. Tanya was his and he’d make sure she would be his again. The only thing Tanya could do to protect herself from from her ex was to hire security. She found a very specialized and highly trained team that would not only protect her, but find a way to put Christopher behind bars. However, she did not expect to fall hopelessly in love with the sweet and handsome head of security, Erik. He was everything she needed and he swore to protect her, and to make Christopher go away for good. Then, in a desperate attempt Christopher strikes. Can Erik truly protect Tanya; do they get to explore their love? Saved by the SEAL Next Door - Navy SEAL Romance Blossom has seen more than her share of tragedy, and she’s managed to survive. But she’s never had much of a love life. One day, a new neighbor arrives, getting her attention. Unfortunately, on the same day he arrives, so does a bully in the park playground, harassing kids. Soon that bully is stalking her and it is a distraction from her search for a love life. The bully is something that the MPs, police or even her heavily armed neighbors cannot stop. Her friends are threatened, her neighbors are in danger, and she is being distracted from her possible boyfriend. She wants this to stop so she comes up with a crazy plan. It might work, or it might kill her. But she is willing to take the risk for a new love, in spite of a vicious child. Protection of the SEAL Wolf - Navy SEAL Werewolf Shapeshifter Romance Elizabeth Darley is a gorgeous accountant living a sedate life of numbers and going home alone. She’s always liked it that way. But one day she becomes attracted to Kurt Landan, her ex-Navy SEAL neighbor. He is handsome and seems nice. She just has no idea how to approach him. Then trouble at work turns into a dangerous, life threatening ordeal and she goes to Kurt for help. She discovers that this strong, handsome man has an incredible, horrifying secret. She has no choice but to accept his bizarre existence because she has no one else she can go too. A sexual encounter with him risks complicating matters, but then the trouble she is running from catches up to her. She is completely out of her depth yet has no choice but to place herself under the Protected by a SEAL Wolf. Duty of a Lion - Lion Shifter Romance Michael was a Navy SEAL; he was on duty to prepare for a simple intelligence extraction. Then he met Lina, a coy medical office who worked in one of the Navy base clinics as a trauma surgeon. Lina knew Michael had a secret; she had witnessed it long ago in plain view. She knew he was a lion shifter; she wanted finally to confront him and get to the bottom of what she had seen. But an instant attraction was felt between the two that neither could ignore. Once Lina finally told Michael what she knew, he instantly had to make her his mate; she accepted him and kept his secret for so long. He was sure she was the one, and after spending time together Lina found she felt the same way. After they finally connected Michael had to go carry out his mission and the impossible happened. Did Michael make it from his mission alive? Would Lina get to see the man she loved again?