NCA Security Series by Breanna Riley

Nicolai Levin lost his brother to cold blooded murder, and finding his killer is his number one priority. Building his whole company and life around his need for justice, he is taken aback by the woman he meets in pursuit of revenge. Courageous and beautiful, but full of anger and fear, Jordan Burns has been spending half of her year atop Heron Mountain in Central Oregon for three years. Alone on her mountaintop, she looks for smoke all day and tries to forget the past... moreNicolai Levin lost his brother to cold blooded murder, and finding his killer is his number one priority. Building his whole company and life around his need for justice, he is taken aback by the woman he meets in pursuit of revenge. Courageous and beautiful, but full of anger and fear, Jordan Burns has been spending half of her year atop Heron Mountain in Central Oregon for three years. Alone on her mountaintop, she looks for smoke all day and tries to forget the past. She made a point not to trust men ever again… not after the horrific events that have plagued her life since graduating. Not until Nic.Following leads on intel that NCA Security gathered, Nic comes into Tilly to infiltrate the townspeople and question a few locals about the man responsible for his brothers death. He never could have guessed that the spitfire bombshell that is Jordan Burns could have a link to the murderer too. As he gets to know her, their whirlwind romance has him reconsidering everything in his life. As the weeks of deception go by, he has to ask himself… are the lies worth losing Jordan? Does he truly need retribution, or just peace?WARNINGTHIS BOOK IS INTENDED FOR AUDIENCES 18 YEARS AND OLDER. THERE MAY BE CONTENT THAT SOME READERS MAY FIND TRIGGERING, INCLUDING ALLUSIONS AND AFTER EFFECTS OF SEXUAL ASSUALT, AND ONE MENTION OF MISCARRIAGE. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. less

Who do you turn to when there’s no one left?Isla traded one cage for another when the FBI freed her from servitude under a deranged drug lord. Now, she has to inform for them to earn that freedom. When Derrick hires her on the spot with no ID or verifiable background, she didn’t think it would put her newfound freedom in jeopardy. The tall, tattooed bartender’s stormy eyes and rough hands haunt her every waking moment, becoming more of a distraction to her goals of independence... moreWho do you turn to when there’s no one left?Isla traded one cage for another when the FBI freed her from servitude under a deranged drug lord. Now, she has to inform for them to earn that freedom. When Derrick hires her on the spot with no ID or verifiable background, she didn’t think it would put her newfound freedom in jeopardy. The tall, tattooed bartender’s stormy eyes and rough hands haunt her every waking moment, becoming more of a distraction to her goals of independence.Derrick really only has two things going for him in his life: his chosen family, and his bar. When the heart-stoppingly beautiful Isla asks for a job, he knows the girl 18 years his junior has an innocent disposition that can’t do well in the bar environment. He can’t stop himself when he feels an instant connection. The captivation spurs on his need to help, and their explosive chemistry leaves his dreams consumed with her.Neither of them understood how much danger lurked in the dark, but both of them will suffer the consequences when the enemy is underestimated.Guaranteed HEA, no cheating! Preservation can be read as a standalone but is book 2 of a series. Please see Authorbreannariley.com for more information about its content and tropes. less

Everyone has a breaking point. How far can she push his?At fifteen, Vivienne DuBois was beaten and discarded onto a Portland sidewalk when her pimp was done with her. Desperate to evade the reemerging demon from her past, she seeks out the man who saved her. The retired, balding cop she expected is actually an sexier than sin, arrogant ex-marine who can clap back her insults as quickly as she dishes them out... moreEveryone has a breaking point. How far can she push his?At fifteen, Vivienne DuBois was beaten and discarded onto a Portland sidewalk when her pimp was done with her. Desperate to evade the reemerging demon from her past, she seeks out the man who saved her. The retired, balding cop she expected is actually an sexier than sin, arrogant ex-marine who can clap back her insults as quickly as she dishes them out. The shock of discovering the one who sat by her bed for three days as she lie sedated in a hospital bed, disappearing before she woke upends all of her plans.A decade ago, Alex didn’t know that the battered teenager he kept vigil over would come back into his life in such an explosive manner. The sassy redhead upends his status quo, and unearths memories buried deep for years. Viv can’t control her mouth; Alex can’t control his anger, and neither can control their hypnotic attraction to each other. Together, they make an explosive match; the delicate game of cat and mouse with Vivienne’s pursuers threatening to rip apart their sanity and everything they hold dear.Guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) NO CHEATINGThis book is part of series, but can be enjoyed as standalone novel. less

“Can you protect me from a multi-billionaire who wants me to either marry him, or hand over my baby to be the heir to his steel throne?”When Emily Bennet shows up eight months pregnant with another man’s child on Cameron Castillo’s doorstep, his whole world changes in an instant. Despite knowing her for a decade, he never had the right to call her his–could never dream he’d have the guts to fight for her... more“Can you protect me from a multi-billionaire who wants me to either marry him, or hand over my baby to be the heir to his steel throne?”When Emily Bennet shows up eight months pregnant with another man’s child on Cameron Castillo’s doorstep, his whole world changes in an instant. Despite knowing her for a decade, he never had the right to call her his–could never dream he’d have the guts to fight for her. But Emily needs his help, because her very right to her own child is at risk when the father makes his violent demands.Cameron can’t let the feelings resurface, can’t let his needs control his actions…Emily is off limits–his best friend’s sister. A vulnerable angel thrust into hell. And Cameron? He would walk through the fire to save her and the baby he’s quickly growing attached to.Emily always knew Cam never wanted more than the few hours they spent in each other’s arms over a year ago–he made his intentions clear. Everyone knew about Cam’s playboy exploits, which is why her brother warned her to stay away. So, to guard her heart, she pretended that two nights of healing sufficed, and found solace elsewhere.That solace is rearing it’s ugly head and putting fear into her heart so strong she runs to the only safe place she knows; Cameron’s arms.They both offer the unthinkable when the time is right, and they both will feel the heartache that their desperation brings.NO CHEATING, HEA GUARANTEED. NCA Security Series has dark tropes and triggers, please check my website for a full list. less