Alex thought fires were dangerous. Then he met Julia.Firefighter Alex MacDonald is perfectly happy with life. All he wants is to promote at work, hang out with his buddies, and keep the women he sees at arm’s length. When a gorgeous woman visiting the fire station catches his eye, he’s immediately attracted. But his interest tanks when he finds out she’s not only his neighbor but a single mom. Dating neighbors is bad business, and he’ll take a hard pass on kids.Social media star Julia Knight is struggling to save her home and raise her son. Litmus test in hand, she’s scouring the city for a husband to help with both. Applicants must love kids and have an income. Friendship required, love optional. While willing to help in an emergency, the hunky neighbor has made it clear he doesn’t want a relationship or kids. To spare her son from getting hurt, she must cut ties.When an online stalker’s threats escalate to violence, Julia is forced to rely on Alex for help. Will the danger push them to reevaluate their priorities? And though neither is looking for love, will it find them anyway?

Unlike the original HERO Force team in Atlanta, the New York team is comprised of men with scars to show for their service to their country, from missing limbs to the emotional ravages of war. But that doesn't mean they're less deserving of love...Protecting his Witness - His letters touched her heart long before he stood before her. But he was more involved in her brother's death in the line of duty than she could possibly imagine.Resisting his Target - A young mother makes a desperate trade - her identity in exchange for her life. But the enemies she left behind managed to find her anyway...Holding his Hostage (winner of the National Excellence in Storytelling award for romantic suspense & finalist for the Holt Medallion) - They were teenage lovers before she married another man. Now she's on his doorstep with her three kids in tow, desperate for safety.Engaging his Enemy (finalist in the National Excellence in Storytelling contest) - When his brother's life is in danger, he must return to the one place on earth he swore never to set foot in again, and the woman who betrayed his careful trust.Fighting his Fate (finalist in the Carolyn Award for romantic suspense) - He has no business taking care of one child, no less two, but his next-door neighbor is more than willing to lend a hand...Reclaiming his Honor - He's been searching for his wife for more years than they were married. He's finally about to find her, whether or not she wants to be found...Shielding his Legacy - They spent a passionate weekend together - her innocent and younger than he, him a jaded and damaged SEAL. A year later, she seeks him out when her life is in danger... bringing their infant daughter with her.

Demi Fedora yearns for freedom from all the rules and restrictions she’s lived with day to day. As the manager of Fulton House, a refuge for runaway street kids, heartaches, responsibilities, and pain pile on every day until she can’t see her way out of the stressful tunnel.When forced to sell or fight off the bigshot buyers, she decides to let others take on the battle. After losing the first and only man she’s let herself love, her spirit crumbles and the will to continue fades.That’s when she remembers the cabin her grandfather left her in Alaska. She packs up her few belongings and returns to the wild land where one time, as a child, she’d known happiness.And… so follows her gripping adventures of non-stop action.Book #1 - Irresistible FreedomBook #2 - Unforgettable FreedomBook #3 - Ultimate Freedom

Reeling from losing his team, a growly Navy SEAL battles an attraction for his best friend’s fiery sister, until a stalker puts her in his sights. Now he’ll do anything to protect her, even take her to the one place he swore he’d never go—home.After leaving the backstabbing ways and seedy politicians of government work behind me, I’m determined to use my PR skills for good instead of evil. When a favor to a friend ends with a broody, Navy SEAL making my body sing in ways I hate to adore, I’m suddenly desperate to escape more than just D.C. I need to put Nash Wellsley’s wounded soul far behind me.My life is full of regrets. The past I buried. The two seconds that meant I lived and my team died. The dare I accepted from a fiery, force-of-nature. I refuse to add another regret to the list by making Dani Whittaker mine. The anger she sends my way as I force her out the door will keep us both safe.But when Dani’s new job puts her in the headlights of a fanatic, my only remaining friend begs me to protect her. I can’t refuse, even if it means exposing my secrets and bringing her into the troubles of my past.When the chase ends, what will be left of us? Will we end up permanently broken, or will we emerge from the ashes together?“Challenge accepted!” were the last words she expected him to utter, and now it’s a race to see who will back down first.Inspired by Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” comes a standalone, forced-proximity, bodyguard romance about the triumphant, healing power of love.Complete, interconnected, standalone series.Can be read in any order.

Download 3 first-in-series books from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Megan Matthews for FREE!Grab this box set to experience life in the action-packed, hilarious small-town of Pelican Bay. Former SEALS, billionaires, and an orchard owner who just wants to pay the bills will keep you laughing.SECURITY RISK A humorous romantic suspense from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Megan Matthews!The past is never far behind you.I didn’t expect to find my new next-door neighbor breaking into her aunt’s home.Or the random henchmen harassing her about a pile of missing diamonds.Tabitha Thompson is on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend, and I desperately want to help. As a former Navy SEAL, I have the skills to deal with any idiot dishing out black eyes. My desire to protect her goes way beyond casual. But Tabitha pulls back when I show her I’m interested. Is it my back luck with women, or will she distrust all men forever?When Tabitha’s lies, drama, and ex-boyfriend catch up with her and things turn violent, I’ll fight to keep us both alive.If you love military heroes, then grab a copy of Security Risk and snuggle up with this small-town romantic suspense comedy.FAMILY BUSINESS Family bonds are at stake in the first Pelican Bay billionaire romance from USA TODAY Bestselling author Megan Matthews.We’ve all heard the story.Rich jerk pays a hot chick to be his fake fiancé, and they fall madly in love.Let’s hope that doesn’t happen this time.When my cousin offered $2 million to a family friend, I thought he’d lost his mind.Then I met her.Mari Chambers hasn’t been in America for two years, but now she’s here and alone. Her Guatemala humanitarian project needs more funding, and my cousin’s offer is the payday she can’t refuse no matter his conditions. She’ll put up with anything to get her money, but I can’t sit back and watch her crumble.I also won’t let her fall in love with anyone besides me. Mari’s about to find out there’s more than one billionaire in this town. I’m not as flashy as my cousin, but I’ll flicker all the lights to get her attention.What will my cousin do when I steal his fake fiancé?Love a twist on a classic trope? Read how this fake fiancé story plays out by grabbing a copy of Family Business today!For fans of the Pelican Bay Security series. This is your chance to visit with more of your favorite characters.OUR FIRST HOLIDAYBank balance: ZeroFarm Bills: DueI’m going to lose the Halliday family farm. I promised to save the place when my father let me take over, but the buildings are crumbling around us. There’s no time to focus on anything but staying above water. We’re not ready for a guest in the unfinished bed-and-breakfast, but that doesn’t stop the town busybody from finding us a hesitant visitor.Let’s hope my adorable Alaskan Malamute puppy wins Ember’s heart. Maybe then she won’t notice the peeling wallpaper, squeaky steps, or the bill collectors knocking on the door. Right when I’m at my breaking point, Ember tells me her secret.One that will change everything. If she can only get me to listen.For fans of Pelican Bay and holiday romances. Grab this relaxed Christmas story from USA TODAY Bestselling author Megan Matthews.

The bestselling and award-winning Steele Shadows series continues in this new Protector Romance spin-off series, packed with page-turning suspense, steamy angst, exotic locations, and four dangerously attractive mercenaries.She was supposed to be the mission. She became his undoing.When American schoolteacher Samantha Greene goes missing in Mexico, the US government calls on private military firm, Astor Stone Inc., to assist in finding her. Former soldier Roman Thieves volunteers for the case. After all, no one knows the dark underworld of human trafficking like he does—or knows exactly how involved he is in their business dealings.When the mission falls apart, Roman finds himself on the run with the blonde-haired, green-eyed bombshell, seeking refuge in the untamed wilderness of the Sierra Madre Mountains—on a trail rumored to be haunted, nonetheless. With only a small bag of provisions, they must battle the elements, including scorching hot temperatures, and work together to outsmart the savage predators hunting them.As his motives become clouded by a fierce need to protect Sam, Roman must choose between avenging his past and saving the woman who snuck her way into his heart.Each book is a standalone romantic thriller - no cliffhangers.