To Protect and Serve Series by Karen Anders

Six years after her brother's death in an F-18 fighter jet crash, Lieutenant Ambrosia ("Sia") Soto must investigate another pilot fatality aboard the U.S.S. James McCloud. A routine training mission claimed the life of a senator's son, and Sia must shelve her family demons to find answers. There's just one hitch. Leading her on the investigation is NCIS agent Chris Vargas: her former lover and the man she blames for her brother's death... moreSix years after her brother's death in an F-18 fighter jet crash, Lieutenant Ambrosia ("Sia") Soto must investigate another pilot fatality aboard the U.S.S. James McCloud. A routine training mission claimed the life of a senator's son, and Sia must shelve her family demons to find answers. There's just one hitch. Leading her on the investigation is NCIS agent Chris Vargas: her former lover and the man she blames for her brother's death. Can Sia bury old feelings for Vargas and overcome the past? And is there someone aboard the McCloud who knows more about these pilot "accidents" than they're letting on? Sia has more questions than answers, and what she uncovers will rewrite history as she once knew it. less

Criminals want her mind… Her protector wants her love. Special agent Vincent Fitzgerald's mission is to find missing naval scientist Dr. Skylar Baang. The brilliant Filipino American beauty has been kidnapped for her knowledge and research on top secret projects. But even after Vin rescues her from a dangerous group, he knows they'll be back. A long-ago promise has kept Skylar committed to her work—love is a distraction she's never allowed herself... moreCriminals want her mind… Her protector wants her love. Special agent Vincent Fitzgerald's mission is to find missing naval scientist Dr. Skylar Baang. The brilliant Filipino American beauty has been kidnapped for her knowledge and research on top secret projects. But even after Vin rescues her from a dangerous group, he knows they'll be back. A long-ago promise has kept Skylar committed to her work—love is a distraction she's never allowed herself. Now in the protective custody of a complicated NCIS agent who surprises her at every turn, Skylar wants to stop thinking and start feeling. But as the thugs come after her, she'll need everything she is—and smart, sexy Vin—to stay alive. less

A mystery boat drifts in the fog…with all of its passengers dead. Two investigators are called to uncover a shocking conspiracy… CGIS investigator Kinley Cooper finds the vessel and makes a grisly discovery. This is a chance to get her career back on track. So it galls her that lethally handsome NCIS agent Beau Jerrott is made lead on the case. The earth-shaking attraction between them doesn't make things easier. The last time Kinley got involved with a partner, it cost her dearly... moreA mystery boat drifts in the fog…with all of its passengers dead. Two investigators are called to uncover a shocking conspiracy… CGIS investigator Kinley Cooper finds the vessel and makes a grisly discovery. This is a chance to get her career back on track. So it galls her that lethally handsome NCIS agent Beau Jerrott is made lead on the case. The earth-shaking attraction between them doesn't make things easier. The last time Kinley got involved with a partner, it cost her dearly. And yet, despite his reputation with women, Beau's Cajun charm…and unexpected compassion…melt her resistance. Tracing a lead to the Bahamas, the pair find themselves under fire. But fighting terrorists and a drug cartel is easy compared to fighting their undeniable feelings. less

A battle-hardened marine and a driven NCIS agent join forces to survive…     Though survival training is Master Sergeant Tristan Michaels's specialty, one of his students has been murdered. And sharing quarters with the ravishing NCIS agent sent to investigate is a challenge his expertise hasn't prepared him for... moreA battle-hardened marine and a driven NCIS agent join forces to survive…     Though survival training is Master Sergeant Tristan Michaels's specialty, one of his students has been murdered. And sharing quarters with the ravishing NCIS agent sent to investigate is a challenge his expertise hasn't prepared him for. Tristan has his reasons for distrusting NCIS agents, but Amber Dalton is stirring unwelcome feelings of a different kind…    Despite the fierce attraction between them, Amber is determined not to let it distract her from the mission. But when they're captured by the killers, escape means combining forces and daring to survive freezing mountain terrain. less

Running for their lives is imperative. Falling for each other is inevitable…  The searing pain of navy SEAL Dex "Machine" Kaczewski's injury is a constant reminder of a mission gone wrong. Only the compassionate words of visiting US senator Piper Jones, his best friend's sister, help to clear Dex's dark thoughts—and make his heart beat faster. So when insurgents storm a military hospital and target Piper, her protection is the wounded SEAL's only priority... moreRunning for their lives is imperative. Falling for each other is inevitable…  The searing pain of navy SEAL Dex "Machine" Kaczewski's injury is a constant reminder of a mission gone wrong. Only the compassionate words of visiting US senator Piper Jones, his best friend's sister, help to clear Dex's dark thoughts—and make his heart beat faster. So when insurgents storm a military hospital and target Piper, her protection is the wounded SEAL's only priority.     As they flee for their lives in a hostile country, their mutual attraction smolders like the Afghan sun, but Piper's tragic past overshadows her surging desire. She tries to focus on keeping Dex alive and getting home safe. But until they know who wants Piper dead—and why—their only hope for survival is in each other's arms. less

HE'S GOING TO PROTECT HERNO MATTER THE COST A Coast Guard mission goes wrong, and a vengeful arms dealer targets rescue swimmer Neve Michaels and her family. Neve heads to South America to eliminate the threat, but her journey isn't without company: her self-appointed guardian, Russell "Rock" Kaczewski. The infuriatingly gorgeous ex-marine is the last man she wantsand the only one she needs... moreHE'S GOING TO PROTECT HERNO MATTER THE COST A Coast Guard mission goes wrong, and a vengeful arms dealer targets rescue swimmer Neve Michaels and her family. Neve heads to South America to eliminate the threat, but her journey isn't without company: her self-appointed guardian, Russell "Rock" Kaczewski. The infuriatingly gorgeous ex-marine is the last man she wantsand the only one she needs. Rock has worked hard to keep his mind, and hands, off his best friend's little sister, but keeping her safe from those who want her dead will put his code of conduct to the ultimate test. That stubborn woman is willing to do anything to save those she lovesand Rock will do everything to save Neve. " less

HE'S GUARDING HER EVERY MOVE... Private detective Emma St. John doesn't care about military jurisdiction. Her JAG lawyer sister is critically injured--and Emma's baby nephew, Matthew, has been abducted by a vicious drug lord. She is determined to navigate through lethal cartel country to rescue the baby, no matter what. But she's stuck with a mysterious NCIS special agent riding shotgun...and Derrick Gunn is proving to be the kind of determined, cool-headed help she can't shake... moreHE'S GUARDING HER EVERY MOVE... Private detective Emma St. John doesn't care about military jurisdiction. Her JAG lawyer sister is critically injured--and Emma's baby nephew, Matthew, has been abducted by a vicious drug lord. She is determined to navigate through lethal cartel country to rescue the baby, no matter what. But she's stuck with a mysterious NCIS special agent riding shotgun...and Derrick Gunn is proving to be the kind of determined, cool-headed help she can't shake. Staying strictly mission-oriented keeps Derrick alive--and alone. But all bets are off as he and beautiful, independent Emma fight to stay steps ahead of their enemies. Her resourcefulness and courage ignite desire he's willing to go through hell to keep. But love and survival are never guaranteed... less