Blackwell Ops

One ad in the magazine for adventurers was different than the others. There was no flash or bluster, no promises of adventure or big money. Only four line of text followed by a toll-free phone number: Do you have special abilities? Want to put them to use? Give us a call. Blackwell Ops. Something about the ad was too intriguing to pass up. At least for the former Marine who was about to become Jack Tilden. Blackwell Ops is a special, very secretive organization. Its operatives conduct specialized surgical strikes on persons and organizations around the world. Jack Tilden is one of those operatives. This is part of his story, as told to the author. Only the more sensitive parts of Mr. Tilden's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Sometimes being who you are makes it easier to do what you have to do. Charles Claymore "Charlie" Task is a self-described professional psychopath. Having freelanced all his life, now he's joined the team at Blackwell Ops. Blackwell Ops is an organization owned and managed by Thomas Jefferson Blackwell. Through the operatives in his company and for a fee, TJ works discreetly on behalf of governments, entities, and individuals to bring about desired results. Usually those results require surgical strikes on person and organizations around the world. Now Charlie Task is one of those operatives. This is part of his story, as told to the author. As always, only the more sensitive parts of Mr. Task's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Dynamite comes in small packages. Marie Arceneaux is on of them. Don't be on her list. Marie is a Cajun, born and bred near Lafayette, Louisiana. She lives in Cassis, France, on the French Riviera now. Her sister Addy moved in with her a couple of years ago. Marie is ostensibly a sales rep for an international company with a global reach. So her sister never questions why Marie occasionally has to fly out at a moment's notice for a meeting or presentation. But Marie actually puts her small-arms and martial arts knowledge to use as an operative for Blackwell Ops. Blackwell Ops is another international company with a global reach. But their reach delivers much different results. This is part of Marie's story, as told to the author. As always, only the more sensitive parts of Ms. Arceneaux's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Melanie Sloan is young, but accomplished. She is also a force to be reckoned with. Or one that will reckon with you. As a former member of the Israeli Defense Forces, she attained a black belt in Krav Maga, a form of martial arts that is more martial than art, less for competition and more for dealing death swiftly and surely. She's also a former runway model, all the attributes of which she still has at her disposal. From her home on the French Riviera, she flies around the world on behalf of her employer, Blackwell Ops, and her need for her next adrenaline rush. This is part of Melanie's story, as told to the author. As always, only the more sensitive parts of Ms. Sloan's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Tailor Moses is a young but already accomplished operative for Blackwell Ops. He's also achameleon, able to blend in or stand out. He slips into roles as necessary at a moment's noticeWhen necessary he's straight outta the hood. When necessary he's suave and debonair.When necessary he's talking his way past a gatekeeper secretary with a look that's filled with meaning and voice that carries a particularly threatening undertone.He can be the man from Ipanema, a gangsta without the rap, or a guy in a slick suit, recently arrived from the new Outfit in Chicago to meet with a corporate type-who will most definitely want to see him, meetings or no meetings.Come along and see the transformations for yourself.

Seasoned operative Ariana Ramos is not what she seems at first glance.She is petite and trim, particularly beautiful, and pure dynamite.She is also the first operative since Soleada Garcia to be assigned to hunt a former operative who, in TJ Blackwell's estimation, has "gone off the reservation."She is also the first operative who has successfully completed such an assignment. Or has she?Ariana is expert at many things. She is equally at home gaining unauthorized access to houses and buildings, stalking wild game in deep woods, and attending gala eventsEvery man wants to possess her. Every woman wants to be her. But only one man has come even close to actually knowing her.For one thing, he didn't sign on with the company until... well, later than most.Come along on this real-life thrill ride. Can you keep up with Ariana Ramos?

We all lead different lives and have different versions of 'normal.'John Quick, alias JP Sloan, is exactly what he seems at first glance: a combat-hardened tough guy and biker dude.But he is neither rude nor unrefined. A young retired US Marine, he wants to fit in to everyday civilian life.And he looks friendly enough when he smiles and utters a greeting to passersby.But most people interrupt their response to his greeting or don't respond at all. Most even avert their gaze as they go on their way.Without realizing he's doing so, John also exudes a special something-his personality-in much the way some people exude pheromones.On the advice of a true friend and unable to hold down what most think of as a 'normal' job, he eventually returns to a different version of the life he led before he retired.Believe me, he has found his perfect niche.Come along on this real-life thrill ride. Can you keep up with John Quick?

Despite the odd name, Seldem Dunn has somehow managed to retain his sense of humor. He's also as nice a guy as you'd ever want to meet, and a great friend to have at your side. But he'd rather not hear the stupid jokes about his name. He's heard them all.As an ace operative for TJ Blackwell and Blackwell Ops, Seldem is also deadly dangerous and very good at what he does.As is the case with some of his colleagues, he is also a very fortunate man when it comes to the ladies. But never so fortunate as when he encounters one in particular.Or did he maybe fall prey to her? And in what way?To find out, and to experience the essence of being Seldem Dunn, come along on this real-life thrill ride.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Seldem's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Jack Temple is not a place of worship. He's an operative for Blackwell Ops. His favorite bit of self-deception is, "Hey, I don't pick which nails to hit. I'm only the hammer." In “Blackwell Ops 31”: Jack Temple, my publisher introduced Jack to the world. In “Blackwell Ops 33”: Temple's Way, tragedy struck and Jack's life changed traumatically. He considered taking his life in a new direction. In “Blackwell Ops 36”: Temple's Dream, what if that tragedy had never happened? Or what if it had turned out differently? This alternate history answers those questions in a mind-twisting dramatic fashion. Still, a tragedy can seldom be set aside without another one taking its place. Now, in “Blackwell Ops 37”: Temple-Schiff, Jack's story finally comes to a close. Or does it? As always, only the more sensitive parts of the story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

At 42 years of age Paul Stone, is not your average Blackwell Ops operative.But in sheer instincts and ability, he isn't average either. He's superior.Paul's personal arsenal consists of sidearms and long guns, but he also possesses the ability to use the brace of five throwing knives he sometimes keeps at his right shoulder.He is also a black-belt at Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art meant for one purpose: termination of the enemy.He is also an alpha male of the highest order, a gentleman who will carry out orders to the letter while maintaining his right to alter how he does so, and a man who will defend to the fullest extent what he perceives as belonging to him.In Blackwell Ops 38, my publisher introduced Paul to the world. In Blackwell Ops 39, Paul's story continues.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even realize exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Paul's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Blackwell Ops 39: More Paul StoneAt 42 years of age, Paul Stone is not your average Blackwell Ops operative.But in sheer instincts and ability, he isn't average either. He's superior.Stone is an alpha male of the highest order, a gentleman who will carry out orders to the letter while maintaining his right to alter how he does so. He will defend to the fullest extent what he perceives as belonging to him.Paul's personal arsenal consists of sidearms and long guns, but he also possesses the ability to use the brace of five throwing knives he sometimes keeps at his right shoulder.He is also a black-belt at Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art meant for one purpose: termination of the enemy.In Blackwell Ops 38, my publisher introduced Paul to the world. In Blackwell Ops 39, Paul's story continues.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even realize exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Paul's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Len Garras was born on hard, rocky soil just north of the US/Mexico border.Thanks to that and an encounter with a rattlesnake, he knew early who and what he would be in life.He is an enigma: a kind and empathetic man who is also an ace operative for Blackwell Ops.Come along on this real-life romantic thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even realize exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Len's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Sam Granger returns with old and new friends for more of his adventures as an ace operative for Blackwell Ops.Orphaned at the age of 2, Sam's a good guy. His personality is a unique combination. He's a loner who's perfectly fine in his own company, but he also knows compassion.Sam is the only long-range sniper in the company. It's a unique skill he honed in the US Marine Corps.His boss, TJ Blackwell, employs him only for particular, very special operations.Sam's life is well balanced. When he isn't on the road or in the air on an operation, he's spending quality time with the lovely Aspen Delaney.Come along on this real-life romantic thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Sam Granger returns again with old and new friends for more of his adventures as an ace operative for Blackwell Ops. And maybe there's a promotion in his future.Orphaned at the age of 2, Sam's a good guy. His personality is a unique combination. He's a loner who's perfectly fine in his own company, but he also knows compassion. Sam is the only long-range sniper in the company. It's a unique skill he honed in the US Marine Corps. His boss, TJ Blackwell, employs him only for particular, very special operations.Sam's life is well balanced. When he isn't on the road or in the air on an operation, he's spending quality time with the lovely Aspen Delaney. Come along on this real-life romantic thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists. As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Sam Granger returns again, now as a Contact-Operative Team Leader (COLT) with old and new friends for more tales from his exploints along the ghost trail on behalf of Blackwell Ops, an interational network of professional assassins.Orphaned at the age of 2, Sam's a good guy. His personality is a unique combination. He's a loner who's perfectly fine in his own company, but he also knows compassion.Sam is no longer the only long-range sniper in the company. Four more snipers came on board in Blackwell Ops 44. One of those is well-experienced. Under Sam's tutelage, one is slightly experienced. The other two are as yet untested.Of course, he also has weapons experts of every discipline at his disposal, from martial artists to pistol, knife, and close combat experts.Sam's boss, TJ Blackwell, employs him and his team only for particular, very special operations, but those operations have increased from one every few months to much more often.Sam's life is well balanced. When he isn't on the road or in the air on an operation, he's spending quality time with his fiancée, the lovely Aspen Delaney.Come along on this real-life romantic thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Blackwell Opsan interational network of professional assassins.TJ Blackwell has seen fit to name operative and sniper Sam Granger his second in command and heir.Now Sam has all the personnel, weapons, and transportation assets of Blackwell Ops at his command.He's still also a sniper, an operative, and a Contact-Operative Team Leader (COLT), and TJ will use him as necessary to best accomplish whatever assignments come to light.So Sam's star is rising, but will disaster strike?Come along on this real-life romantic thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins.Sam Granger, TJ Blackwell's second in command and heir, has all of the personnel, weapons, and transportation assets of Blackwell Ops at his command.But sometimes a mission is better completed alone.Sam is still also a sniper and an operative, a high-value asset that TJ will deploy as he deems necessary.Sometimes even for a very special assignment that might easily have international implications.Come along on this real-life romantic thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins managed and monitored by TJ Blackwell.Who is this brand new operative? Why does he insist on anonymity, prompting TJ to eventually assign him a code name?The fact is, one name is as good as another. It's only the noise people make when they want to get your attention.But this new operative wants as little attention as he can get. What, if anything, will eventually change the operative's mind?Will TJ take advantage of the man's desire for secrecy? Count on it.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Mr. Edge's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack." Blackwell Ops is an international company with a global reach. Through their operatives, Blackwell Ops works on behalf of governments, other organizations and individuals, for a fee, to exact certain results.

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins managed and monitored by TJ Blackwell.Wesley Stark is a brand new operative, but an efficient one. He's also an outspoken one.Like most of us, he's searching for his place in the world, and more specifically, his proper role in Blackwell Ops.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Mr. Stark's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins managed and monitored by TJ Blackwell. Sam Granger is TJ's second in command.We all have our limits.What happens when the irresistable force meets the unmovable object? Then again, what happens when two irresistable forces meet each other? Can either withstand the explosion?In most Blackwell Ops novels, a skilled, efficient operative deals with multiple contacts in multiple locations to carry out multiple operations against multiple targets.In Blackwell Ops 50, Sam deals with only one contact, albeit in what soon becomes a zero-sum game.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins managed and monitored by TJ Blackwell. Sam Granger is not only an operative. He's also TJ's second in command.Sam Granger's story has become a romantic saga wrapped in the Blackwell Ops world of assignments and assassinations.In this novel Sam's on the long road back to his version of normalcy. It's a steep journey with many pitfalls along the way. Some of those pitfalls are physical, some are mental, and some are sheer, raw emotion.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack."

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins managed and monitored by TJ Blackwell. Sam Granger is not only an operative. He's also TJ's second in command.Sam Granger's story has become a romantic saga wrapped in the Blackwell Ops world of assignments and assassinations.Sam's still embarked on the long journey back to his version of a normal life. He can only hope to complete the journey successfully and that it, like the many assignments he undertakes for his job, will eventually be 'done and dusted'.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Sam's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack." Blackwell Ops is an international company with a global reach. Through their operatives, Blackwell Ops works on behalf of governments, other organizations and individuals, for a fee, to exact certain results.

Blackwell Opsis an interational network of professional assassins managed and monitored by TJ Blackwell. Jack Striker is a very different kind of operative.In addition to his usual operative duties, he also is TJ's personal hit man. And he's on call to anwhere in the world on a moment's notice.As such, he lives in a small commuity less than an hour from the Blackwell Ops headquarters, but he is also only minutes from Denver International.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even know exists. A reality that eventually leads Jack Striker to reach the next level in his profession.As always, only the more sensitive parts of Jack's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true. Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas and baked in Arizona. For a time, he wrote under five personas and several pseudonyms, but he takes a pill for that now and writes only under his own name. Mostly.Harvey is an award-winning writer who follows Heinlein's Rules avidly. He has written and published over 100 novels, 10 novellas, and over 270 short stories. He has also written 18 nonfiction books on writing, 8 of which are free to other writers. And he's compiled and published 27 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections.These days, the vendors through which Harvey licenses his works do not allow URLs in the back matter. To see his other works, please key "StoneThread Publishing" or "Harvey Stanbrough" into your favorite search engine.Finally, for his best advice on writing, look for "The New Daily Journal Harvey Stanbrough Substack." Blackwell Ops is an international company with a global reach. Through their operatives, Blackwell Ops works on behalf of governments, other organizations and individuals, for a fee, to exact certain results.

As an Everyman, John Stapleis easy to dismiss if he isn't looking for you.At 5'10" and 190 pounds he isn't particularly tall or well-built. Other than practicing Krav Maga, he doesn't work out, and he isn't particularly handsome.But don't let his appearance and calm demeanor deceive you. If he is looking for you, there's no escape.His most remarkable physical characteristic is the color of his eyesthey're coal blackbut most people never see them.His only remarkable other characteristic is his intense focus, but most people never experience it.Those who do experience it die wishing they hadn't.John is an ace operative for TJ Blackwell and Blackwell Ops.Come along on this real-life thrill ride to experience a reality that the headlines gloss over. A reality that most people don't even realize exists.As always, only the more sensitive parts of John's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.

Georgette Tilden, wife of Blackwell Ops operative Jack Tilden and an operative in her own right, returns to tell her own unique story. A deadly combination of charm, looks, and skills, Georgette will disarm, disable and drop you - you won't have a chance to blink. TJ Blackwell, the owner of Blackwell Ops, has always encouraged his operatives to work solo. In fact, most of them don't even know who the other operatives are. Way back in Book 1, TJ decided to take a chance. He encouraged and even orchestrated Georgette's marriage to Jack, but at least partly for an ulterior motive. Now TJ can send the two of them on assignments better suited to a team than a lone wolf. In Book 5, Georgie recounts some of her own solo assignments as well as a few assignments with her new husband. But she doesn't stop there. When TJ sends down an assignment that results in Georgie teaming up with not one, but two other operatives, both female, the result is more intense than she could have imagined. And it leads to bigger and better things. Also in this book, we revisit the skills and wiles of two other operatives: Marie Arceneaux and Melanie Sloan (from Books 3 and 4). Need I say fireworks ensue? As always, this is only part of Georgette's story, as told to the author. And as always, only the more sensitive parts of Georgie's story are fictionalized. Everything else is true.