Worth It Series by Kristin Lynn, Operation Alpha

Evan Hall is a protector. Growing up in a home filled with violence, he was just a child when he learned to defend and care for those he loved. As an adult, Evan continues to protect, first as a Special Forces soldier, and now as an FBI agent on the Human Trafficking Task Force. He’s known as the caretaker on his team. He’s the fun, charming one, but when it comes to keeping others safe, he’s deadly serious.Kassidy O’Neill is a risk-taker... moreEvan Hall is a protector. Growing up in a home filled with violence, he was just a child when he learned to defend and care for those he loved. As an adult, Evan continues to protect, first as a Special Forces soldier, and now as an FBI agent on the Human Trafficking Task Force. He’s known as the caretaker on his team. He’s the fun, charming one, but when it comes to keeping others safe, he’s deadly serious.Kassidy O’Neill is a risk-taker. The Finnish diplomat is on a dangerous path of redemption, trying to atone for the sins of her father, a man who trafficked people like they were commodities. She also needs to forgive herself for only discovering his depravity when it was too late.When Kassidy needs help taking down a group of traffickers, Evan and his team come to the rescue. It’s not the first time Kassidy and Evan have met, though. Years ago, they spent two perilous days together in the middle of a war zone. Even in that short period, knowing they’d probably never see each other again, they couldn’t fight the bond that formed between them.Evan and Kassidy have a second chance, but it won’t come easy. Evan is determined to protect her, but Kassidy is putting her mission first. She’ll take any risk necessary, and overcome any obstacle in her path, to take down the traffickers. Even if that obstacle is Evan. less

Knox Richards and Penny Russell have been best friends since they were six years old. The Navy SEAL and the high school history teacher have been through a lot together over the Abusive family members, school bullies, deployments, and sometimes living on opposite sides of the country. Their friendship has only grown stronger through each obstacle they’ve overcome. Now, Knox is ready to leave the military, hoping to confess his feelings for Penny and settle down with her... moreKnox Richards and Penny Russell have been best friends since they were six years old. The Navy SEAL and the high school history teacher have been through a lot together over the Abusive family members, school bullies, deployments, and sometimes living on opposite sides of the country. Their friendship has only grown stronger through each obstacle they’ve overcome. Now, Knox is ready to leave the military, hoping to confess his feelings for Penny and settle down with her.That’s when the worst happens, though, and he and his military working dog, Neo, are injured during their final mission. While Knox and Neo both make it home alive, the SEAL’s hopes for a happily ever after with Penny are delayed. As he attempts to heal from his injuries and make a name for himself as an FBI agent on the Human Trafficking Task Force, two years pass, and Knox’s chance to claim the love of his life begins to disappear.Penny’s conniving twin sister, Annabelle, is suddenly trying to drive a wedge between Knox and Penny. At the same time, one of Penny’s favorite students has disappeared, lured into a human trafficking ring that has connections to her school. Knox promises that he and his team will find her student, and he has no intention of breaking his word. He’s also realized the time has come that he has to tell Penny how he feels, and hope she loves him back, or lose her forever.However, no one realizes how deep the human trafficking ring goes, or how much danger Penny is truly in. When she stumbles upon information others would kill to protect, Knox and his team are out of reach, and the only one left to save the day is Knox’s retired, three-legged military dog, Neo. less