The Protectors Series Bundle

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Safe Haven, Book 1.

Hayley Elliott's sister has found a cure for Alzheimer’s and their mom is living proof that the supplement works. To keep everyone safe, Hayley has to return to Montana. But she can only do that with help from Tank—a man who’s living with a secret more heartbreaking than her own.

Tank has spent his life protecting people. He works for one of the most successful security companies in the world, makes more money than most people see in a lifetime, and has a past that no one can ever know about.

With more at stake than their own lives, Tank and Hayley have to decide what is more important—protecting the past or risking everything for love.

Just Breathe, Book 2.

Kelly Harris is determined to make her antiques business a success. She won't let Tanner, a bodyguard who likes first edition poetry books, interfere with her life. But winning a mystery box at an auction changes everything. With Tanner working alongside her, they decipher the code in a forgotten journal, uncovering a young girl's journey to freedom and a powerful family's secret. 

Tanner works for a high-profile security company. He's seen the worst that humanity can do and doesn't believe in love. But, when disaster strikes, he does everything he can to keep Kelly safe—even if that means letting her into the most vulnerable part of who he is.

Always, Book 3.

Mallory Fraser is a U.S. figure skating champion. After a tragic accident she moves to Montana, determined to put her past behind her and protect the people she loves. When the mystery surrounding her accident follows her to Bozeman, she needs help to find the truth. 

After living most of his life in one battleground after another, Grant Byers craves normal. He’s a search and rescue volunteer, cattle rancher, and a former Navy SEAL. He’s not looking for trouble, but when he meets Mallory, he knows trouble has found him.

With nothing left to lose, Grant and Mallory walk head first into something neither of them expected, but everything they need.

The Promise, Book 4.

Ashley Fisher’s job as a reporter at The Daily Times is a stepping-stone to greater things. When she uncovers a story that wraps one of America's richest families in a web of lies and deceit, she runs for her life. Someone wants to stop her from exposing the truth and they’ll use whatever force is necessary.

Three years ago, Matthew Gray made a promise that’s about to turn his life upside down. When he’s sent a silver ring in the mail, he knows Ashley’s in trouble. Dropping everything, he travels halfway across the country to bring her back to Montana—and the one place she never wanted to call home.

Enjoy the first chapter from Safe Haven!

“Someone’s found us, Sophie. Mom and I have to leave.” Hayley looked across the manicured lawn of the dementia unit. She was in trouble. If anyone overheard her phone call to her sister, it could make her life even more difficult.

“But you’ve only been in Fort Wayne for three weeks. They can’t have found you so quickly.”

“I don’t know how they found us in Indiana, but they’re here. Someone followed me when I drove Mom home from the library.”

“Are you sure they were following you? They could have been going in the same direction.”

“We were definitely being followed, but that’s not the only thing that happened. A man came into the nursing home this afternoon. He wanted to speak to Mom.” 

She heard her sister’s sharp intake of breath. “Did he see her?”

“He didn’t get anywhere near her. There are strict rules about who can visit the patients.”

“But he knows you’re there?”

“Yes.”

“This isn’t good.” Sophie sounded as worried as Hayley. “Did you find out who he was?”

“He didn’t tell the receptionist anything about himself, apart from being a phony long-lost cousin. I tried finding someone who could access the security footage, but it’s Sunday. The admin staff won’t be here until tomorrow morning.” 

“I’m sorry,” Sophie said. “I shouldn’t have said anything about the dietary supplement to my professor.”

“You’ve found something that could help people with Alzheimer’s. You had to tell him. It’s not your fault he couldn’t be trusted. We’re okay for now, but I’m not taking any chances. We’re leaving tonight.”

“Don’t leave until tomorrow morning. Someone followed me yesterday. I’ve spoken to the owner of a security company because I was worried about you. He’s sending one of his team to Fort Wayne.”

Hayley focused on the vehicles in the parking lot. She wanted to believe Sophie, she really did. But after six weeks of being terrified someone would find them, she’d had enough.

“I don’t know if we’ve got time to wait for help.”

“You’re safer in the dementia unit than driving on the road.”

“I need to get Mom away from here.” She took a deep breath and tried to calm her racing heart. A young woman crossed the parking lot and headed in her direction. “I have to go. I’ll text you when I find somewhere safe to stay.”

Hayley ended the call and walked swiftly across to Angelique. “Were you able to download the security footage?”

“I can’t access it, but I’ve called in a favor from another staff member. He’ll be here in an hour.”

“Thank you.” She hugged Angelique, grateful that she could trust her friend.

“You’re welcome, but I don’t know why you can’t go to the police. You haven’t done anything wrong.”

“I can’t risk anything happening to Mom. The police won’t do anything until whoever’s following us breaks the law. She could get hurt while I wait for the police to do something.”

Angelique walked back with her to the nursing home. “What are you going to do?”

Hayley looked at the building where she thought they’d be safe. “Pack our bags and leave.”

* * *

Tank looked at the exterior of Woodview, a nursing home on the outskirts of Fort Wayne. He didn’t usually meet clients at nursing homes, but it didn’t matter. It was no different from a consulate in Taiwan or a hotel in Kabul. When someone needed help, he was paid to look after them.

He glanced at the background information he’d been given. Hayley Elliott was a twenty-eight-year-old nurse who worked in the building in front of him. Her mother, Alice Elliott, was an advanced Alzheimer’s patient at the same facility. 

His assignment was simple—bring them back to Montana. 

Their seats were booked on the next flight out of Fort Wayne. When they arrived in Bozeman, he’d drive them to Emerald Lake. In five hours, Hayley would be drinking coffee with her sister and mom, sharing stories about their adventure in Indiana. 

For him, it was a matter of case closed and onto the next one. 

But Hayley Elliott obviously had other ideas. For the last few minutes she’d been throwing suitcases into her car. She was in a hurry. 

He glanced at the other vehicles in the parking lot before getting out of his SUV. He didn’t want to scare her, so he made as much noise as he could. 

She moved one of the suitcases around, then reached for her jacket. 

He was only a few feet away from her, but she still hadn’t noticed him. It was no wonder she needed protection. He cleared his throat. “Hayley Elliott? I’m—”

She spun on her feet, her arm stiff and straight. 

Twisting sideways, he blocked her with his forearm, but not quick enough to miss the pepper spray aimed at his face.

The pain nearly blinded him. He moved forward, grabbing her as she ran around the side of her car.

Instead of pulling away, she stepped into his arms and kneed him in the groin.

He swore something fierce, turned her around and pushed her against the side of the car, trapping her between the cold metal and his aching body.

“Let me go,” she screamed. “Help! I need help!”

“I am the help,” he ground out. “Your sister sent me.”

Hayley didn’t stop twisting and turning. “You’re lying. Get off me, you big oaf.”

“Your sister is Sophie Elliott. She works at Emerald Lake with Ryan Evans.”

“Anyone with half a brain could have looked that up on the Internet. Tell me something the rest of the world doesn’t know.”

“She’s discovered a treatment for people with Alzheimer’s. It’s not patented.”

Hayley stopped moving. She sucked in a lungful of air. “Keep talking.”

“John Fletcher owns the security company where I work. Your sister asked us to bring you and your mom back to Bozeman. If I didn’t think you’d spray me again, I’d give you my phone to call him.”

She relaxed against her car. “I don’t know who John Fletcher is, but I believe you.”

Tank wasn’t taking any chances. He blinked hard, trying to force the spray out of his eyes. “Where’s the pepper spray?”

“I don’t know. You knocked it out of my hand.”

There was no point looking for it. He couldn’t see anything.

“I’m sorry for spraying you.”

He grunted. “Kneeing me in the groin didn’t help, either.”

“Are you okay?”

He let go of her wrists and stepped away from the car. “My face feels like it’s on fire and other parts of my body aren’t much better.” If he rubbed his eyes he’d be in even more pain. He leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees.

“I’ve got some ice inside. You could…you know…”

“I’ll be okay,” he muttered. 

“It will help with the swelling.”

Tank didn’t want to think about what his body was doing. “As soon as I can see, I’m taking you and your mom to the airport. We’re going to Bozeman.”

“Not on a plane, we’re not.”

He bit back a reply. “We’re flying to Bozeman tonight.”

“Mom can’t fly. She gets really agitated.”

“How agitated?”

“Enough for the airline staff to stop her getting on a plane. It’s her Alzheimer’s. She doesn’t like the noise the engines make.”

Tank’s eyes narrowed. “I’ll hire a private jet.”

“It won’t make any difference. Mom will have to be heavily sedated and with her health issues, it could kill her.”

His five-hour time frame disappeared. “Is your mom okay traveling in a car?”

“Yes.”

He stood up and held back a groan. “It looks as though we’re switching to plan B. We’ll drive to Bozeman.”

Hayley sighed. “Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”

Tank frowned. He thought he did, but a five-foot-eight blond with a can of pepper spray had surprised him. 

And that hadn’t happened in years.