Masters Men

Blaze thought leaving school would get her life back on track. It seems to be working as she's invited on the dive of her dreams. Then life throws her into a storm, a break-in, hit and run, sabotage and murder all center around her.Lazaro hates treasure hunters. The excitement Blaze has for every item found on a dive has him suspicious she is one. His physical attraction to her only feeds his distrust. When she's added to the people on the team to dive for La Trinit, he's furious. Before they set sail, he finds himself protecting her from a stalker she denies exists. Will her stalker follow them on the dive? Will he be able to protect her? Will he be able to protect his heart when he sees her true colors?Can Blaze and her charismatic project manager unravel the problems surrounding the expedition, or will her Masters men brothers have to fly out to save the day?

The Masters Men are decorating for Christmas. They have a lot to celebrate between the birth of Ace and Gina's first child, Tres and Izzy's twins, and the upcoming birth of Dos and Copper's fourth; not to mention no major family tragedies for a year. Then again, no one has heard from Smitty since he left the decorating party at Gina's Aunt Camille's house.After receiving a worried call from Smitty's son, Camille sets out on the cold December night to look for him. She finds him near frozen to death on the side of the road several miles from her house. She calls Ace who immediately calls in the rest of the Masters cavalry. The search is on for the person who caused Smitty's accident.When Tres finds evidence proving it wasn't an accident, the Masters men kick it into high gear. Dos and Ace split their time between the hospital and playing bodyguard for Camille while Tres and Gina work the case.Camille buries her concern about Smitty's prognosis and her love for him beneath concern for the Masters family. She knows how important he is to them. Besides, she blew any chance she had at a second dance with true love when she fell for that gigolo last year. All she needs now is to know the people she cares about are safe and happy, and that includes Smitty.When Smitty finally regains consciousness, he's not happy. Everyone is rearranging their lives to make his easier. He'll have none of it. Before the accident he had started to think there was a possibility he and Camille could possibly have a life together. Now, he doesn't want Camille hanging around out of pity. Add to that the fact someone painted a target on his back and he doesn't want her in harm's way.Smitty may have faced down some difficult criminals in his time, but dealing with a determined DeSoto woman is an entirely different matter. When the brothers are stirred into the mix doing their best to track down the man responsible for messing up their holiday, things heat up fast in Braedon, Colorado. Can they work together to close the case and bring Smitty home before Christmas? Will there be a Christmas miracle for Camille and Smitty?

Major Dos Masters deployed on counter drug operations more than he is on base or home in Colorado, prefers his no relationships, no broken hearts lifestyle. Then a mission went horribly wrong. Dos spent months in captivity and more in the hospital after his rescue. He has finally returned home to Colorado for some R&R. His time is spent getting back in shape, fighting attacks from a virus his captors pumped into him, and watching the redhead across the street from his brother's security office. Not that he plans to do more than watch. Between his vow not to marry, and his now questionable life expectancy, a relationship is the last thing he wants or needs.Copper Kerrigan, ex-Navy nurse turned massage therapist, likes her quiet life in the Colorado Rockies. Living in the house she inherited from her grandparents is a nice change from the horror of Iraq. Coming home to watch her mother's decline from cancer, confirmed her decision to leave nursing. With massage, she is still able to help people heal without all the red tape of hospitals. Her life is full with work and friends. Growing up an Army brat and watching her mother's heartbreak every time her father deployed, she knows love is not for her, especially not with a military man. At least, she did until someone breaks into her place of business and a wounded soldier comes to her rescue.When Dos receives a call from his commanding officer, who turns out to be the redhead's father, his mission becomes making certain Copper remains safe. His plan is to do it from a distance, but when later that night someone tries to break into her house, Dos finds himself with a very pretty, very tempting houseguest.Copper wishes she could argue the command that she spend the night at his house, but since he was injured trying to protect her it seems a bit childish. Besides, her father asked her to help with his rehab. A stay at his house for the night will give her a clearer view into the severity of his condition. What she sees instead are shadows of guilt in his eyes. She fears she won't be able to resist the pull of his wounded heart.

All she wanted was to forget the past and help others. What she got was a man on a mission.Of all the ERs in Florida he had to walk into hers. Brooke Collins barely keeps a civil tongue when Detective Manus Laughlin appears in the doorway of her patient's room. Something about him puts her on edge. Why did he have to be the detective involved with her patient? Worse, why did he have to be injured, too? She can't turn her back on someone in need. Unfortunately, stitching him up places her in the middle of the dangerous investigation he's working on forcing her to spend more time in close quarters with the man. Is it fear, irritation, or unexpected desire that has her on edge?Her Master Protector is the seventh book in the Masters Men series, inviting you into their youngest sister Brooke's life. If you're looking for a hero who makes your heart do a jig and a heroine with more strength than even she realizes, this is the book for you.Buy this contemporary romance generously seasoned with suspense and sexual tension today!

Jonathan Smitt hates the fact he needs help. When Ace Masters calls requesting help with his business Jonathan hopes things are turning around. Unfortunately, his dance with misfortune isn't over yet. His ex-wife's lover calls with a cryptic message, insinuating disaster if Jonathan doesn't cooperate.Visiting her best friend in Colorado, nanny Nikki Bradford is taking a break from her career. Actually, she's taking time to figure out what to do since her last assignment ended sooner than expected thanks to her meddling father. She hasn't made any decisions yet when Ace's friend Jonathan Smitt moves back to town and needs help with his kids. Despite a less than friendly meeting, Nikki agrees to help.Jonathan Smitt's only redeeming feature is his love for his children. His devotion to them is obvious, almost as obvious as his low opinion of relationships. That's not a problem for her. She gave up on hearts and romance years ago. She has no problem taking care of his children. At least, she didn't think she did. With him calling to check every hour or so, maybe he doesn't even trust her that far.Can the two of them come together to save the family? Will Nikki finally overcome her past and find the strength to help Jonathan fight? Can Jonathan recover from his wife's betrayal and allow Nikki close enough to love?

Izzy wants nothing more from life than to help her students. After a disastrous marriage to a mobster, she is happy just to be alive. Afraid to trust her judgment where men are concerned, she keeps all her relationships at arm's length. Until she finds herself the victim of a hit-and-run and the person who comes to her aid is her best friend's brother-in-law. His caring nature is in direct opposition to his public 'just the facts, ma'am,' attitude. The shadows in his eyes tell her he knows, as she does, what true loss is. That combination makes denying her attraction to him nearly impossible. Even though her ex is in prison, she never forgets his last words to her. Does she dare risk Tres' life by giving into their attraction?Tres Masters gave up on love years ago. He knows from firsthand experience that cops and softhearted women don't mesh. So why is he intrigued by his sister-in-law's beautiful but skittish friend? The way she avoids answering questions makes him suspicious as well as intrigued. When someone paints a target on her back, he wonders if it's because of his past or hers. While he's trying to keep her safe, can he standby his no relationship rule or is he destined to face the pain of heartache again?

Mastering the Brides*The sisters are back home and of course trouble follows..*Blaze and Brooke, the Masters brothers' sisters are coming home to get married. With Manus and Lazaro in tow, they head back to Colorado for a double Christmas wedding. As soon as their plane touches down, they start to wonder if someone has other plans.Not only have the girls felt like they were being followed back in Florida, though they didn't tell their men, now they feel the same way here. When they learn that a snowstorm is threatening, their plans for a few days of down time in Denver before going up to the mountains, the final wedding plans, and their wedding focused mother are whisked away as if a snowplow piled them in with all the slush from I25. Before they even get to I25 one of their rental cars has a flat tire, then someone clips Blaze's bumper as they're taking the exit off I25. The girls start to think they're jinxed, but they still keep the men in the dark. At least they try until Brooke gets a threatening phone call.Lazaro and Manus are not pleased when they learn their fiances have been keeping secrets from them. Dangerous secrets makes it even worse. Then the are sworn to keep the secrets from the brothers. They know the girls are worried their brothers will put them under house arrest until they sort the problem out. Manus and Lazaro think that's a pretty good idea, but the girls wear them down as usual and they allow them to keep going with preparations for the wedding.Things go from bad to worse, but Blaze and Brooke have learned from the Masters, literally. They're not going down without a fight. As soon as these cowards stop hiding behind phone calls, the girls will show them just what they think about their threats.If you love Christmas, snow, romance, and a little suspense Mastering the Brides is the book for you. Order now so you can be the first to read it when it comes out the day after Christmas!

Detective Gina Desoto wants life to be like it used to be. She wants to go back. Back in time to before her aunt returned; before her usually stoic partner found love and became a bastion of cheer; before a good friend got murdered by a burglar; and before Ace got a target painted on his back. She may not be interested in a relationship with him anymore, but she certainly doesn't want him dead.ADA Ace Masters isn't certain of anything anymore. With both of his brothers happily married, he's starting to wonder why he still wants to keep his distance when it comes to a relationship. After an attempt on his life, he remembers why. He may not be a cop or in the military, but some folks don't take kindly to being put in prison. And Ace is very good at doing just that. He tries to renew his determination to remain unattached.Unfortunately, the only person he trusts to help him figure out who is targeting him is Gina, the one person who knows how to push his buttons. Having her close by all the time has him forgetting to keep his distance both physically and emotionally. And that has placed a target on Gina's back as well. Can he stop the person aiming for her, or will he lose her because he's afraid to take a chance?

Threats. Greed. Hope.The Masters brothers never backed down and their sisters learned the lesson well.Her Master Diver Blaze is thrilled to be going on her dream dive. Unfortunately, before she even gets on the boat it turns into a nightmare. Though her brothers try to calm the waters, her frustrating captain steps up to protect her instead. He won't let her out of his sight and it's driving her crazy in more ways than she wants to admit until his life is at stake. to sabotage, Burglary, a hit and run, until she gets a call from the captain of the boat, Lazaro.Her Master Match Jonathan Smitt, the fourth Masters brother by unanimous vote, has returned home after a devastating divorce. He finds himself in need of a nanny for his five kids. Unfortunately, when Nikki Bradford knocks on his door, he finds more than he's looking for. The kids love her, and he's afraid she could break down the wall around his heart. Before he can worry about that, someone starts threatening him and his family. Fearing his ex-wife wants custody, he makes a ridiculous suggestion and is surprised when Nikki agrees.Her Master Protector Brooke is determined to leave her past behind her now that she's living in Florida. Then she runs into the detective who arrested her sister. His witness is her patient and they team up. He fears she's a target. She's worried he doesn't care if he's killed as long as everyone else is safe. When push comes to shove, she's in the thick of it and he is scared to death she's not going to make it out alive.

The Masters Men want to meet you and have put together the first 3 books and a novella to make it easier.The Masters brothers never back down. Drug lords, the mob, or guilty defendants, they can handle, but women? That's different. The Masters Men are always willing to protect and serve. It's their life. Just don't ask them to get emotionally involved. Emotions make you weak. Caring dulls your edge. And tears? Let's just not go there. Unfortunately, they're about to meet women as resolute as they are to keeping their distance.Her Master Defender Meet Major Dos Masters as he faces a fate worse than death; having to resign his commission. Before that combat boot falls, he meets his CO's gorgeous but mule-headed daughter. He thought being captured by a crazy drug lord was hell. He'd never dealt with Copper Kerrigan. When his CO tells him he's concerned about her safety, Dos can't walk away. When did stubborn become so tempting?Her Master Detective Detective Tres Masters made the marriage mistake as a rookie. He'd learned his lesson well. No more romance for him. When he meets Copper's friend Izzy, he's intrigued. She appears as anxious to avoid Copper's matchmaking as he is. Later that day he learns she's been in an accident, only it wasn't an accident. He can't walk away from someone in danger, but does she have to be so damned desirable?Her Master of Hearts Assistant District Attorney Ace Masters, oldest of the triplets, has had the hots for his brother's partner Gina for years. Whenever he thinks things are getting too comfortable, he backs off. There's only one problem, this time she's the one backing off and playing it cool. Although he thinks she's up to something, he's determined to play along until he sees her with another man.Last Chance for Love A Masters Men Christmas Novella After meeting Gina's aunt in Her Master of Hearts, you know she's had enough of men. However, the partner of the Masters brothers' deceased father and their close friend finds himself unable to walk away from her. They've both lost loved ones and he never thought he'd love again. Seeing Camille again has his heart racing. Can he convince her it's worth the risk again or will an old adversary kill his last chance?