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Small-Town Romantic Suspense

Lynyrd Station Protectors-Trafficking Box Set One by PJ Fiala
Stopping traffickers is only half the battle; finding the victims is RAPTOR’s specialty. In Lynyrd Station Protectors: Trafficking Box Set One, three fiercely protective heroes risk everything to uncover deadly secrets, rescue the innocent, and protect the women who steal their hearts. Packed with danger, passion, and heart-pounding suspense, these three complete romantic suspense novels deliver unforgettable love stories and guaranteed happily-ever-afters!
romantic suspense, romance, brotherhood, band of brothers, mature characters

Stalwart Ridge Security by Esther E. Schmidt
Stalwart Ridge Security, where protecting the client comes before unraveling the mystery. Each book is an interconnected story featuring a new couple where suspense bleeds into the next story in this completed series.
Small Town, vigilante justice, Mountain man, Grumpy protector, Trauma healing

Her Dark Salvation by Katelyn Brehm
Hotel magnate Marco DeVita hires mild-mannered finance professor Anna Barone to find out who’s stealing from him. But he’s hiding two dangerous secrets—he’s a member of the Italian Mafia…and a vampire. The Sopranos meets Black Dagger Brotherhood in this unique paranormal mafia mashup where a wallflower heroine finds her dark salvation in the arms of Boston’s most notorious blood demon.
paranormal mafia romance, slow burn, boss assistant, morally grey MMC, mature characters

Black Hawke Security: Volume One by Juliette N. Banks
A swoon-worthy set of steamy military romances with alpha heroes you are going to fall in love with. Each book is full of spice, tons of suspense and cheeky banter. Black Hawke Security is a private security company set up by US Navy SEAL Josh and his business partner Adian, a US Marine.
Military Romance, Bodyguard, Spicy Romance, Forbidden Romance , Standalone Romance

Current to Trouble by Valerie J. Clarizio
Jilted at the altar, Emma takes a revenge trip with her would-be bridesmaids. Grumpy charter captain Cap wants nothing to do with love or the beautiful bride who just swore off men. But when their trip turns deadly, surviving the dangerous waters may mean risking their hearts on each other.
jilted bride romance, grumpy hero romance, forced proximity romance, romantic suspense, small town romance

Detroit Mafia Books 1-3 by Tami Lund
The Sarvilli family rules Detroit with an iron fist, and they serve the head of the family unquestioningly. But everything will change when the right women come along… A sizzling box set featuring hardened men who will do anything for the ones they love!
Organized crime family, Italian mob, antiheroes in love, strong heroines, forbidden love

Only the Lucky by Isabel Jolie
Crisis management CEO Alicia Morgan controls every narrative, until a threat forces her to put her life in the hands of Noah Bennett, a former Army Ranger years her junior and the one man she can’t afford to want. Noah’s job is to protect her, but he’s falling first and hard, and in this forced-proximity, slow-burn bodyguard romance, every night under the same roof blurs the line between duty and desire. With jealousy and danger closing in, trusting him with her life is the easy part; trusting him with the truth could cost them everything.
reverse age gap, former military romance, single mom, later in life, mystery

The Promise of Tomorrow by Sophie Bartow
When a cry for help draws Maddy to a murder scene, fate reunites her with Mason—the detective whose father once saved her. As danger closes in, they must unravel a deadly mystery to protect a child, a group home, and each other. But some bonds are impossible to forget, especially when the heart remembers who it’s meant to find.
slow burn, police procedure, protective hero, courageous heroine, happy ending

Killer Remains by Kaylea Cross
It started out as hate at first sight. But fate is pushing them together. Now they have to rely on each other to stay alive.
Small town romance, military hero, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, Pride & Prejudice theme

Craved. Captured. Claimed. by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
Three rival warriors seek to possess me, to take my liberty, to dominate me utterly. But what of my heart; can that remain my own? Discover what it means, to be loved by a Viking.
slave romance, kidnapped heroine, warrior viking alphas, forced proximity, enemies to lovers

Collateral Damage by Stephanie Morris
Dr. Madeline Tulloch knows she’s in trouble when unwanted flowers turn into disturbing notes and sleepless nights. With a stalker watching her every move, she turns to the one man she never expected to need again, her ex-boyfriend Ulric Justice. He’s ready to protect the woman he never stopped loving, but staying detached may be the one thing he can’t do.
Second Chance Romance, Stalker Romance, Protective Ex-Boyfriend, Romantic Suspense, Woman in Danger

Consumed by Stephanie Morris
Blue has one rule in life. Stay away from bikers, especially after growing up in an MC and fighting to leave that world behind. But when Ravens MC president Rock and vice-president Stone decide she’s the woman they both want, Blue’s past comes calling, and the two men will do whatever it takes to keep her safe and make her theirs.
High stakes romance, Motorcycle Club Romance, Why Choose Romance, Protective Bikers, Second Chance at Love

Jealous Vows by V.T. Bonds
Kidnapped by the cunning, merciless, and sinfully handsome tattooed mafia don my uncle stiffed, I vow to do whatever it takes to escape… until he wakes a part of me I never knew existed and threatens my sanity with his hungry eyes.
dark mafia romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, burn the world for her, he falls first and harder

Rebel Rage MC: The Complete Series by Addy Archer
Escape into the world of Rebel Rage MC, where laws don’t apply, loyalty is everything, and love is worth fighting for. Fast-paced, romantic suspense with sassy women and the gritty outlaw bikers who can’t resist them. If you love motorcycle club romance, grab this complete collection today!
Suspense, he falls first, Motorcycle club romance, alpha male, strong female lead.

High Meadow by Freya Barker
When an emergency call sends Alexandra Hart, the new owner of Hart’s Horse Rescue, to pick up an injured stallion on the side of the road, she meets its taciturn owner, Jonas Harvey, the kind of man she normally avoids at all costs, who also happens to own the ranch down the road. When Alex arrives to help with his prize stud’s recovery, Jonas worries she isn’t up for the job and would prefer to keep a close eye on her. But when a a manhunt for escaped prisoners gets too close for comfort and his High Mountain Trackers team is called in to track down a group of domestic terrorists, Jonas proves to be a better neighbor than Alex expected.
romantic suspense, cowboy romance, grumpy hero, neighbors to lovers, animal rescue heroine

Assassin Next Door by Eve Langlais
He’s just a hot guy living next door to a single mom – and oh yeah, he kills people for a living.
single mom, antihero, secret identity, reluctant hero

Kindred Volume One by Scarlett Finn
“After a date ends in disaster, Zara Bandini is drawn into a conspiracy of dark lies and hidden motives. Bidding farewell to blissful ignorance, she must betray those who trust her to prevent evil from murdering innocent civilians.
Raven guides her, shields her, and seduces her… Now Zara has to protect her heart while saving the world. 18+”
Touch her & die, five flames steamy, alpha/badboy/antihero, forbidden, smut.

Break Inside by Karen Renee
Ivy’s search for her biological father leads her straight to Nickel – a broody, protective biker determined to keep her out. When they’re captured and stranded together, survival depends on trust. But escaping the danger is easy compared to escaping the man who could break inside her heart.
Motorcycle club, protective alpha, found family, forced proximity, opposites attract

WildFire Hearts Volume 1 by Savannah Kade
In Redemption, the fires are hot, but the firefighters are hotter. Sebastian missed his chance with Maggie, but when she needs someone to listen–he’s there. When she finds a serial killer’s trophies, he’ll break every vow he’s ever made just to keep her safe.
box set, romantic stories, high octane, steamy, firefighters

Blue Clouds by Patricia Rice
Pippa Cochran flees an abusive boyfriend only to end up working for a man everyone calls the Grim Reaper—and not just because he’s a bestselling author of horror novels. Fame and fortune are cold comfort for Seth Wyatt, a man whose inner demons have him living on a volatile precipice—even before someone tries to murder him. An indefatigable caretaker, Pippa isn’t prepared to battle both her employer and his enemies. Still, she can’t resist the emotional pull of Seth’s damaged son or the opportunity to hide in the fortress he calls home.
small town, quirky characters, bad boy, betrayal, billionaire recluse

Never Too Late by Kim Sakwa
Jenny had given up on love, until fate dropped her into the arms of her former crush, Stanley Finch. After a blissful reunion, Jenny’s past comes back to haunt her, threatening to tear them apart again. Never Too Late is a gripping, emotionally charged story of second chances, found family, and the courage it takes to heal.
Second chance romance, secret baby, protective hero, private security, dangerous ex.

Hart of Redemption by S.B. Alexander
Duke Hart rules Boston’s criminal underworld, where loyalty is everything and betrayal can get you killed. Undercover Agent Joy Whitlock finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with her heart on the line. Now a deadly cartel war threatens everyone Duke loves, and trusting the wrong woman could lead him to his grave.
Enemies-to-lovers, Forbidden romance, organized crime, bad boy vs good girl, hidden identity

Remington Rescue Squad Box Set Part One by Kimberly Kincaid
Come meet your next book boyfriend in this pulse-pounding series featuring the Remington Rescue Squad firefighters. Perfect for fans of Chicago Fire (only hotter!), this set contains the prequel novella, Boiling Point (with a bonus scene not found in Sizzle), Sizzle, and Spark.
Firefighter romance, protector hero, forbidden lovers, neurodivergent hero, best friend’s little sister

Breaking Point by Luna Storm
She’s trained to save lives. She never expected to save his soul.
military romance, forced proximity, savior complex, medical romance

Snowed in with the Professor by Luna Storm
Genetics in Physical Anthropology is the only class I look forward to each week—and it has nothing to do with the syllabus. It’s Professor Baldwin. He’s off-limits, untouchable, and everything I shouldn’t want.
forbidden romance, forced proximity, college romance, winter romance, love at first site

An Inner Fire by Jacki Delecki
Grayce Walters, an animal acupuncturist with hidden intuitive gifts, is drawn into a dangerous arson case on Seattle’s waterfront. As the key witness, she must persuade fire investigator Ewan Davis that the blaze is part of a much larger criminal plot. With help from her cross‑dressing best friend, her savvy assistant, and Davis’ poodle, Grayce launches her own investigation to uncover the truth.
contemporary, romance, suspense, paranormal, small town

AUDIOBOOKS

Saving Shelby by PJ Fiala
In Saving Shelby, the first book in the Lynyrd Station Protectors: Trafficking series, RAPTOR operative Diego Josephs is hunting a suspected kidnapper, but nothing about his mission is what it seems. Desperate to protect her niece and nephew from a sinister threat, Shelby Davidson risks everything to expose the truth, including her heart to the dangerously irresistible man sent to capture her. With deadly secrets, explosive chemistry, and innocent lives on the line, Diego must decide whether to bring Shelby in or risk everything to save her.
Steamy Romance, Small-Town Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Protective Heroes, Redemption Stories

Go With It by Scarlett Finn
What happens when the conman collides with the good girl? I’m an idiot. An idiot. I should’ve let him bleed out. Just walked away and left his world before it became mine. But, it’s too little too late. I’m in it now. All the way in.
bad boy/antihero, opposites attract/class difference, touch her & die, instant attraction, slow burn, complete series available.

Harm’s Way (Riot MC Biloxi) by Karen Renee
Plagued by misfortune, Stephanie Combes returns to Biloxi for a fresh start, but she doesn’t expect to run into her step-brother’s sexy-as-sin best friend, Har. After a freak accident, she’s forced to stay with Har, president of the Riot MC Biloxi chapter. Har battles his attraction to Stephanie while cleaning up his troubled motorcycle club, but when danger strikes, he discovers he’ll stop at nothing to protect her.
Biker romance, forced proximity, sassy heroine, protective alpha, found family

Dangerous Desire by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
When the Earl of Rancliffe suffers humiliation at the hands of a mysterious woman, he vows revenge. But his anger soon becomes obsession, as she leads him into ever more dangerous games.
power play games, dominant heroine, multiple partners, heroine in danger, aristocratic hero

Covert Exposure by Valerie J. Clarizio
Spinelli is a hardened homicide detective. Shannon is a go-gooder social worker. When their worlds collide, more than murder is exposed.
romantic suspense, holiday romance, opposites attract, office romance, steamy romance