Cajun Connection Series by Kathy Ivan, Operation Alpha

***This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds*** Haunted by memories of war and strangely prophetic dreams, Gaston "Ranger" Boudreau spends his time alone in the Louisiana bayou he calls home.   When fellow SEAL, Matthew "Wolf" Steel calls in a favor, Ranger can't refuse—a Boudreau always pays his debts.
 Writer Sarah Sloane is in New Orleans on a mission, to find her missing sister... more***This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds*** Haunted by memories of war and strangely prophetic dreams, Gaston "Ranger" Boudreau spends his time alone in the Louisiana bayou he calls home.   When fellow SEAL, Matthew "Wolf" Steel calls in a favor, Ranger can't refuse—a Boudreau always pays his debts.
 Writer Sarah Sloane is in New Orleans on a mission, to find her missing sister. Unsure what she'll uncover, she needs somebody who knows the city—but more, she needs a bodyguard who can keep her safe. One sexy former Navy SEAL might be just the person for the job. 
 As Ranger's dreams evolve, the dangerous search for Sarah's sister becomes a race against the clock. Can they find her before it's too late, or will their quest cost more than one life? less

After riding herd on the testosterone-filled agents at Carpenter Security, Stephanie Barnes has earned a little R & R. Too bad her luxurious Costa Rican holiday gets turned upside down when armed mercenaries overrun the villa where she’s staying. Taken hostage, she’s forced to use her wits to keep the others calm and the situation from spiraling out of control.Etienne Boudreau is counting the hours until the end of his mandated time off until he can see Stephanie again... moreAfter riding herd on the testosterone-filled agents at Carpenter Security, Stephanie Barnes has earned a little R & R. Too bad her luxurious Costa Rican holiday gets turned upside down when armed mercenaries overrun the villa where she’s staying. Taken hostage, she’s forced to use her wits to keep the others calm and the situation from spiraling out of control.Etienne Boudreau is counting the hours until the end of his mandated time off until he can see Stephanie again. All it takes is one harried S.O.S. message from his brother to catapult him into action. His goal: Save the one woman he’s loved from the moment he saw her. Etienne scrambles to assemble a team for the most important rescue mission of his life.Deep in the Costa Rican jungle secrets, deception, and hidden threats are uncovered. Desire heats up as Etienne and Stephanie struggle to find their way out of danger while their forbidden attraction can no longer be hidden. Can they thwart an egotistical madman hellbent on revenge, or will time run out? less

Gabi Boudreau’s life turns upside down when her best friend shows up on her doorstep, pleading for help. A plan is hatched—a secret shared. When someone begins stalking Gabi, like it or not there’s only one man who can help her. 

 Dylan Roberts owes Carpenter Security Services a favor. When his marker is called in, Dylan heads to New Orleans. He never imagined he’d be playing bodyguard to Gabi Boudreau, or that his attraction to her might create a dangerous distraction... moreGabi Boudreau’s life turns upside down when her best friend shows up on her doorstep, pleading for help. A plan is hatched—a secret shared. When someone begins stalking Gabi, like it or not there’s only one man who can help her. 

 Dylan Roberts owes Carpenter Security Services a favor. When his marker is called in, Dylan heads to New Orleans. He never imagined he’d be playing bodyguard to Gabi Boudreau, or that his attraction to her might create a dangerous distraction. 

 In a manipulative game of cat and mouse, can they prevail or will the evil stalking them win? less

Salem Hudson’s life is as far from perfect as a woman’s can get. The one bright light in her life is her daughter, Chloe. Salem’s finally standing on her own two feet and making her way as a single parent. She’s got friends, a good job, and for the first time in a long time she’s happy.Texas Ranger Jack Sutton has been fascinated with Salem from the time he helped rescue her from her psychotic ex-fiancé. He knew she needed time and space to recover from the trauma and abuse she suffered... moreSalem Hudson’s life is as far from perfect as a woman’s can get. The one bright light in her life is her daughter, Chloe. Salem’s finally standing on her own two feet and making her way as a single parent. She’s got friends, a good job, and for the first time in a long time she’s happy.Texas Ranger Jack Sutton has been fascinated with Salem from the time he helped rescue her from her psychotic ex-fiancé. He knew she needed time and space to recover from the trauma and abuse she suffered.When Chloe’s biological grandmother threatens to sue for custody and take Chloe halfway around the world to live, Salem is at her wits end. When Jack shows up with an impromptu solution, Salem agrees to an insane marriage of convenience to protect her child. Will it be enough, or will her ex’s family steal her child and take her away from Salem permanently?"Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author less