Zero at the Bone Series by Jane Seville

After witnessing a mob hit, surgeon Jack Francisco is put into protective custody to keep him safe until he can testify. A hitman known only as D is blackmailed into killing Jack, but when he tracks him down, his weary conscience won't allow him to murder an innocent man. Finding in each other an unlikely ally, Jack and D are soon on the run from shadowy enemies. Forced to work together to survive, the two men forge a bond that ripens into unexpected passion... moreAfter witnessing a mob hit, surgeon Jack Francisco is put into protective custody to keep him safe until he can testify. A hitman known only as D is blackmailed into killing Jack, but when he tracks him down, his weary conscience won't allow him to murder an innocent man. Finding in each other an unlikely ally, Jack and D are soon on the run from shadowy enemies. Forced to work together to survive, the two men forge a bond that ripens into unexpected passion. Jack sees the wounded soul beneath D's cold, detached exterior, and D finds in Jack the person who can help him reclaim the man he once was. As the day of Jack's testimony approaches, he and D find themselves not only fighting for their lives... but also fighting for their future. A future together. less

A "Zero at the Bone" short story.D accompanies Jack to a party with Jack's hospital colleagues, plays with Legos, and makes a new friend.Author’s note: This short story takes place right after the epilogue of “Zero at the Bone.” During that epilogue, Jack referred to a going-away party for a colleague that he had to attend, and D volunteered to accompany him to the party.

A Zero at the Bone short story.D is home a few days early from his latest job, but Jack's excitement is short lived when he hears the reason why.

A Zero at the Bone stort story.Jack's home alone again, and feeling restless. A trip to the movies brings him face to face with the ways he has changed since meeting D.

At Jack's urging, D reaches out to his sister, who he has not seen in thirteen years. When the pair journey to Indianapolis to spend Christmas Eve with Merle and her family, will an ex-hitman learn the true meaning of Christmas? Or just get drunk on eggnog? I hope you enjoy this little family-themed holiday story. Note from Jane: Thanks to Mary Soto for adding this listing to Goodreads! I hadn't gotten to it yet with the holiday crazy. For all sales through January 31st, $0... moreAt Jack's urging, D reaches out to his sister, who he has not seen in thirteen years. When the pair journey to Indianapolis to spend Christmas Eve with Merle and her family, will an ex-hitman learn the true meaning of Christmas? Or just get drunk on eggnog? I hope you enjoy this little family-themed holiday story. Note from Jane: Thanks to Mary Soto for adding this listing to Goodreads! I hadn't gotten to it yet with the holiday crazy. For all sales through January 31st, $0.50 of the proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project. Download link is on my website, www.janesevillebooks.com . (Jack and D from Zero at the Bone) less