Triton Core

Trusting the lethal mercenary is complicated. Falling for him is easy. Marine biologist, Dr. Kathrine Sorland barely survived her first marriage. Now, her dog is the only male she has time for. When protester activity threatens her research, monitoring a quarantine zone in the Norwegian Sea, Kathrine's scientific crew comes under the protection of a covert black-ops team, the Ocean Wolves. Working with their commander is a challenge, not least because he reignites feelings in her heart she believed long dead. Formerly in the Russian Navy, Nik Borostovlo is in command of the Wolves for the first time. Married to his job, responsibility weighs heavy on his shoulders. There's no room in his life for a woman, but no matter how hard he tries, he can't deny his attraction to the strong-willed scientist. With every passing hour, trapped in close proximity on the dive ship, her presence makes him remember what it is to feel. As events escalate deep under the polar ice, it becomes clear the quarantine may have been breached and a deadly bacteria unleashed into the world's oceans. Nik may be the only person Kathrine can trust, and time is running out to keep it from the wrong hands. Thwarted by a traitor in their midst and impossible choices, Nik will face his toughest challenge yet as he fights to protect the woman who's captured his heart.

He's spent his life outrunning ghosts, but for her he'll turn and fight.Finn Jones is no stranger to sacrifice. After doing time for protecting an innocent, the ex-military pilot has found his true calling with the elite black ops team, the Ocean Wolves. He's content flying solo, his romantic interests limited to sleek machines with wings or purring engines until he meets the brilliant, buttoned-up scientist who makes his blood run hot. She's all brain and no-nonsense, but from the moment he lays eyes on her, all bets are off.Dr. Rose Wyndham thrives in her world of cutting-edge marine robotics. But when an underwater research station hidden beneath the Kalahari desert goes silent, she's thrust into a deadly mission she never wanted. Blackmailed into action, Rose is determined to tackle the challenge and return to her quiet, solitary life. But what she's not prepared for? The maddeningly irresistible mercenary assigned to protect her.Compelled to work together, the rugged mercenary with the stormy eyes pushes all of Rose's buttons, making her question the safety of her heart as much as her life. And when the mission turns deadly and they uncover a secret research project capable of changing the world, Finn's protective instincts kick into overdrive.As they race against time to stop an apocalyptic weapon from being unleashed, the heat between them ignites. And with a madwoman on the loose and global fate hanging in the balance, Finn faces his greatest challenge yet: protecting the captivating woman who's hijacked his heart.Rupture is the fourth book in the series. Each book is a standalone romance, which follows an overarching story. They can be read in isolation but for maximum enjoyment are best read in sequence.