Away From Keyboard Series

When love takes you down, it's best to just try to control the fall. Camilla Delgado I'd rather be elbows deep defusing a car bomb than all up in anyone's feels, but civilian life is messy—and all I've got since one slip almost sent me home in a body bag. Now I debug lines of code by day and spend my nights with WestWind, a retired SEAL. It's not what you think. We're online gaming buddies, geeking out and trash talking to our heart's content. But now he wants to meet up. I'm weak enough to say yes, though there's something he has to understand. I handle my own stuff. I guard my heart. And I trust no one. West Sampson FlashPoint's irreverent mouth and uncanny gaming ability have been a welcome distraction from the cold-sweat nightmares that still plague me eight years after leaving the teams. And the fact that the latest fitness fads are killing my Krav Maga studio, forcing me to take on risky rescue missions to make ends meet.  One date with Cam and I'm on fire for more, but she's retreating back behind her keyboard—and her secrets. I'm willing to lay it all on the line to show her broken can be beautiful. But she has to be willing to reveal her raw edges—and trust that my own are a perfect fit.

Ryker McCabe Give me a room full of armed hostiles and I know exactly what to do. But a head full of memories? There's no evasion plan for those. Sit rep: I let my team down and nearly got us all killed.  I’m no coward. But I’m going dark. Back to Boston to exorcise a demon. Instead, I run into a woman being chased by her own. A jade-eyed redhead as soft and tiny as I am hard and rough. With a mouth made for sass, the heart of a fighter—and a potentially deadly problem. Wren Kane Ryker’s huge. Inked, scarred, and, at first glance, scary as all get out. Until I notice his mesmerizing, multi-colored eyes. He’s my last hope to prove my brother didn’t die of an overdose. My hacking skills only go so far, and good fudging luck finding anyone else insane enough to take on the Russian mob. Danger throws gas on the sparks between us. But Russian drug lords don’t take betrayal lightly. And to bring down this monster, Ry will have to unleash his own. Note: On His Six is book 3 in the bestselling Away From Keyboard series. It can be read as a standalone.

Royce Nadiri The moment I woke up from brain surgery, I knew I was screwed. Too off balance, too slow, too broken to ever again claim “situation normal.” Now I spend my free time—I’ve got a lot of it—coding apps and avoiding the world. Until my knucklehead friends set me up. Everything about Inara is so gorgeous I forget my own name, much less how to form recognizable words. I’m definitely not looking for love, but maybe it’s time to live a little dangerously. Inara Ruzgani I’m the best damned sniper in the country. But after a mission gone horrifically wrong, I have to find a way to repack my scattered emotions in a stronger box. Or I may never fire another shot. My friends think they’re doing me a favor, playing matchmaker. I can’t deny there’s a spark with Royce that quickly flares into an inferno. But when my past catches up with me, it’s a stark reminder why I shouldn’t trust my heart to anyone. Because if I lose everything, I won’t be the only one going down.

Special Forces Sergeant Dax Holloway crawled out of the Taliban's clutches barely alive. His captors took more than his sight. They took his humanity. Six years later, he’s carved out an existence back in Boston. One dependent on routines. On walking the same path. Day after day. Through darkness and pain. Always alone. Second Sight is his only refuge. The most elite investigative firm in the country—built from the rubble of his former life—gives him purpose in a world he can no longer see.  Evianna Archer’s life makes sense. A brilliant coder, she’s poised to be the next darling of the tech world—heading up a project that will redefine home security. Until one moment changes everything. Her life in chaos, she turns to Dax for protection. He's everything she shouldn’t want, shouldn’t need, shouldn’t trust. But she’s drawn to him.  When they uncover a shocking secret, Dax must make a choice. Stay broken? Or risk his heart—and his life—for the woman who chases all his dark shadows away? Second Sight is a slow burn military romantic thriller. All books in the Away From Keyboard Series are standalone romances featuring a different couple, but past couples and characters play active roles in future books.

One mistake, and Ford lost the only woman he ever loved. Twenty years ago, Joey walked out of his life and into a nightmare. One that shattered her soul along with all hope of a normal life—the one she was supposed to have with Ford. After throwing himself into his career as a marine, Ford moved to Boston and, along with a blind, former Special Forces soldier, started Second Sight, one of the most elite investigative and security companies in the world. He thought he was happy. Until one phone call turns his world upside down. On a humanitarian aid mission with Doctors Without Borders, Joey's taken, stolen away and forced to witness a world where women are property. Her unique skills keep her worst nightmares from coming true, but with no possibility of escape and no one to look for her, she fears she'll soon disappear forever. Can Ford find her before she loses all hope? Or will this be his final mission? By Lethal Force is the fifth book in the Away From Keyboard series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone, but characters from previous books do show up in future installments. Warning: This book contains dark themes, including references to human trafficking and sexual assault. While there is no graphic description of sexual violence, sensitive readers should be aware of these themes before purchasing.

Jackson Richards val·or: great bravery in the face of danger, especially in battle Once, I had it in spades. As a member of the United States Special Forces, I fought alongside the bravest and most capable men I've ever known. Until one mistake landed us in Hell. For six months, I fought. Until our captors learned the full extent of my skills, and my fate was sealed. Tortured and broken in conditions that made Hell look like a five-star resort, I died, and Isaad was born. Shaped into a weapon for the wrong side. I forgot who I was. Who I was meant to be. Then my captor imprisoned a woman with powerful friends. Helping her escape reminds me of the man I used to be. Now, I'll fight. For myself. For the friends I thought I lost in Hell. And for Cara. She has a secret I can't ignore, but she soothes my demons. My pain. She can help me find myself again. If I'm strong enough, I can leave Isaad behind. Maybe then, I can take back my true name. Ripper. WARNING: This book contains scenes of torture and implied sexual violence that may be disturbing to sensitive readers.

Trevor Moana re demp tion: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil I can't escape the sins of my past. Too long as a CIA assassin. Too many kills. Including my best friend. He committed treason, but that didn't make the final shot any easier. Working for Second Sight helps me atone. Sometimes, I can even forget. Until Dani Monroe walks through the door. The one person I've hurt the most needs my help. In Caracas, Venezuela, one shot changed all of our lives. Going back there could end me. But I'll do anything for her. Dani Monroe I hate asking for help. Especially from the man who broke my heart years ago. I never wanted to see him again. But the story of a lifetime lands in my lap—along with much needed answers about where I came from—if I can make it out of the most dangerous country in the world alive. Will we survive a return to Venezuela? Or will the explosive secrets and fiery passions building between us destroy everything we hold dear? 

Ronan After a stint in the Irish Defense Forces, I drifted. No purpose, no place I felt truly at home. Until I joined Second Sight, Boston's leading security and protection firm. It's more than a job. It's a family. One I don't deserve. One of these days, they'll see through my sarcasm and bravado and realize I'm just a screw up. My first solo assignment? Hunt down a trained assassin and stop her. Whatever it takes. But the more I learn about Zephyr, the more I wonder if there's more to this case than meets the eye. Zephyr I was set up by the only family I've ever known. On the run, always looking over my shoulder, unable to trust anyone. Until I land in Boston, searching for the one man who can clear my name. The only other person to ever escape the Strauss Cartel. I should have known I was walking into a trap. My only hope of survival? Convince the Irish hunk holding me at gunpoint I’m not the person he thinks I am. And wonder what it would be like to kiss him. Protecting His Target is the 9th book in the Away From Keyboard series. Each book can be enjoyed as a complete standalone, but characters from past books always show up sooner or later.

Graham Peck had his life planned out. Serve in the Coast Guard like the rest of his family. See the world. But an innocent New Year’s kiss—with another man—leads to a vicious attack that forces him back into civilian life. A life he has no idea how to navigate. Until he hooks up with a group of deadly, battle-worn soldiers. They don’t care who he loves—as long as he stays on mission. Quinton Silver can’t make it down his front steps. Not since the man who was supposed to love him turned out to be a monster. Inside, hiding under an assumed name in a city halfway across the country from his deranged lover, he’s safe. Even if he is alone. Desperation leads to a chance meeting, and while Graham and Quinton have every reason not to trust one another, they’re drawn together by an unstoppable force neither can control. Can they heal one another? Or will one wrong move lead Q’s stalker right to his door? Braving His Past is book 8 in the award-winning Away From Keyboard series. This M/M romance features some sensitive themes, including recovery from sexual assault. While characters from other books in the series make appearances in this book, it can be read as a standalone.

Wyatt I'm no hero. Don't much care that the Navy disagrees with me. My years as a SEAL left me with a ledger full of blood, a permanent limp, and a complete inability to function in polite society. Up in the mountains, no one bothers me. Hell, no one even knows I exist. It's better that way. So why did I bring the beaten and bloodied woman back to my cabin? Because when I found her trapped in an SUV hanging upside down at the edge of the cliff, she whispered three words I couldn't ignore. "He'll kill me." No, he won't, darlin'. Because anyone coming for you? They'll have to go through me. No one messes with a SEAL and survives. Hope One night, one mistake, and I’m trapped. My boyfriend-turned-captor will never let me go. Unless I take matters into my own hands and escape. But even then, he finds me, and now the car I stole is hanging upside down, balanced on a tree, on the side of the mountain. In a snowstorm. When a stranger comes to my rescue, I don’t want to trust him, but I don’t have a choice. Will this bearded mountain man be my salvation? Or will the man who wants me dead kill Wyatt too?

Raelynn I don’t do impulsive. Impulsive killed the love of my life. Stole my one shot at happiness. So when I heard about a K&R firm in Seattle lookin' for new recruits, I took a chance. They say they’re a family, but I’m still an outsider. Maybe that’s by choice. This orderly, controlled life ain’t the one I wanted, but I’m making the best of it. Until I meet a man who sets me on fire. We burn hot, but he’s got secrets. Then again, so do I. I’m startin’ to think nothin’ can douse these flames. Except a killer hell-bent on revenge. Nash I don’t make plans. Or friends. Or stay in one place for more than six months. But when I rescue a drop-dead gorgeous Texan spitfire in the middle of a storm, I start to realize just how lonely I’ve been. I shouldn’t start anything with Raelynn, but my heart has other plans. Now my past is catching up with me. I’m on the wrong side of a whole lot of crap, and the only way out? Letting Raelynn in. I’m putting her in danger. So why can’t I walk away? ~~~ Trusting His Instincts is the 11th book in the Away From Keyboard series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but past characters always show up in later books.