Medusa Project Series by Cindy Dees

Air Force Major Vanessa Blake had been handpicked to lead the first all-female Special Forces team, the Medusas. But there was one bit of classified information the military hadn't shared with her--their trainer, tough-as-nails Lieutenant Colonel Jake Scatalone, was under orders to prove women had no place in Special Forces. No matter how well Vanessa and her team performed, they would fail. Then Scatalone disappeared on a crucial mission in hostile territory... moreAir Force Major Vanessa Blake had been handpicked to lead the first all-female Special Forces team, the Medusas. But there was one bit of classified information the military hadn't shared with her--their trainer, tough-as-nails Lieutenant Colonel Jake Scatalone, was under orders to prove women had no place in Special Forces. No matter how well Vanessa and her team performed, they would fail. Then Scatalone disappeared on a crucial mission in hostile territory. And Vanessa made the military a deal it couldn't refuse: send in the Medusas. If they succeeded, they would become an official team. If they died, no one would ever have to know.... less

SHE'S A DOCTOR. A HEALER. CAN SHE KILL IN THE NAME OF GOOD? Dr. Aleesha Gautier had asked herself that question many times since joining the Medusa Project, the United States' first all-woman Special Ops team. Could she take lives--even to protect national security--when her every instinct screamed to save them? Her first official mission--taking back a hijacked cruise ship--brought her face-to-face with her greatest fear: bad guys she would have to kill to save innocent lives... moreSHE'S A DOCTOR. A HEALER. CAN SHE KILL IN THE NAME OF GOOD? Dr. Aleesha Gautier had asked herself that question many times since joining the Medusa Project, the United States' first all-woman Special Ops team. Could she take lives--even to protect national security--when her every instinct screamed to save them? Her first official mission--taking back a hijacked cruise ship--brought her face-to-face with her greatest fear: bad guys she would have to kill to save innocent lives. And one hijacker who might not be what he appeared. The mission could only end in death--unless Aleesha's choice to trust the wrong man was right.... less

She'd pushed beyond her family's traditions because Isabella Torres, intel analyst and soldier, had been driven to succeed--especially as part of the first all-female Special Ops unit, the Medusas. She'd survived training on sheer guts. Now her gut was telling her she belonged at the winter games, guarding a controversial young ice skater from terrorists--and from a larger, more sinister plot that could turn an athletic neutral zone into a battlefield... moreShe'd pushed beyond her family's traditions because Isabella Torres, intel analyst and soldier, had been driven to succeed--especially as part of the first all-female Special Ops unit, the Medusas. She'd survived training on sheer guts. Now her gut was telling her she belonged at the winter games, guarding a controversial young ice skater from terrorists--and from a larger, more sinister plot that could turn an athletic neutral zone into a battlefield. Her gut also said her sexy new boss would eventually realize an all-female detail could handle this operation.For this mission, her gut instinct was pitted against enemies from East and West.... Let the games begin. less

Code named Python, Karen Tucker is the beautiful brawn behind the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. When they're sent on an arctic training mission with a Norwegian team, it's Karen's strength that makes the men, especially Lieutenant Anders Larson, sit up and take notice. But before Karen and Anders can find out if their fiery rivalry is more than just competitive spirit, the team uncovers a secret drug lab... moreCode named Python, Karen Tucker is the beautiful brawn behind the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. When they're sent on an arctic training mission with a Norwegian team, it's Karen's strength that makes the men, especially Lieutenant Anders Larson, sit up and take notice. But before Karen and Anders can find out if their fiery rivalry is more than just competitive spirit, the team uncovers a secret drug lab. Exposed to a deadly mind-altering drug, Karen struggles to do her job, stay alive--and remain sane enough not to kill her partners... . less

After an accident allowed surgeons to reconstruct her face with Barbie in mind, Misty Cordell focused on proving to herself she's much more than a pretty face, even joining the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. But when she saves a handsome pilot, it's a good thing she knows that looks can be deceiving. Because Gregorii Harkov isn't who he says he is... moreAfter an accident allowed surgeons to reconstruct her face with Barbie in mind, Misty Cordell focused on proving to herself she's much more than a pretty face, even joining the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. But when she saves a handsome pilot, it's a good thing she knows that looks can be deceiving. Because Gregorii Harkov isn't who he says he is. As Greg and Misty run for their lives from an unknown enemy, they hardly know whether to trust one another, let alone anyone else. Can they find their way through the layers of deception to the only truth that matters? less

"I need you to follow me."The tall stranger whispered to her from the shadows. And just like that, Sophie Giovanni was tapped for a top-secret mission with innocent lives at stake. Brian Riley believed she possessed the knowledge to smoke out a deadly terrorist--all she had to do was trust the handsome Special Forces soldier with her life. Brian needed Sophie. But training her in the art of covert commando warfare was proving more challenging than he'd anticipated... more"I need you to follow me."The tall stranger whispered to her from the shadows. And just like that, Sophie Giovanni was tapped for a top-secret mission with innocent lives at stake. Brian Riley believed she possessed the knowledge to smoke out a deadly terrorist--all she had to do was trust the handsome Special Forces soldier with her life. Brian needed Sophie. But training her in the art of covert commando warfare was proving more challenging than he'd anticipated. He swore nothing would compromise this operation...until passion caught him by surprise. Now keeping Sophie safe was his only mission--no matter what the cost to his heart or life. less

Reporter Paige Ellis and billionaire Tom Rowe are bound to cross paths at the economic summit on the island of Beau Mer. But the sparks flying between them are off the charts. And then there's the body that washes ashore, forcing them to work together to catch a killer who's turned his sights on Tom. As a member of the all-female Medusa squad, Paige is put into service as Tom's temporary bodyguard. Apparently the U.S. government finds his body as important as she does enticing.. moreReporter Paige Ellis and billionaire Tom Rowe are bound to cross paths at the economic summit on the island of Beau Mer. But the sparks flying between them are off the charts. And then there's the body that washes ashore, forcing them to work together to catch a killer who's turned his sights on Tom. As a member of the all-female Medusa squad, Paige is put into service as Tom's temporary bodyguard. Apparently the U.S. government finds his body as important as she does enticing...and infuriating. But Tom, whose Special Forces past hides just beneath his expensive suits, will prove to be the Medusa's equal under fire...and irresistible at close range. less

Casey Chandler is a Special Forces operative working under cover. "Not" a harem girl swept off her feet by some prince. But the way her body reacts to Hakim El Aran, it clearly didn't get that memo. To top it off, Medusa's intelligence is certain that El Haran Industries is close to closing a weapons deal, and it's her assignment to stop it. No matter what.Hakim El Aran lives life in a gilded cage, his family blackmailed by terrorists...until an exotic, mysterious woman saves his life... moreCasey Chandler is a Special Forces operative working under cover. "Not" a harem girl swept off her feet by some prince. But the way her body reacts to Hakim El Aran, it clearly didn't get that memo. To top it off, Medusa's intelligence is certain that El Haran Industries is close to closing a weapons deal, and it's her assignment to stop it. No matter what.Hakim El Aran lives life in a gilded cage, his family blackmailed by terrorists...until an exotic, mysterious woman saves his life. Cassandra is more than a match for the banker-playboy. Turns out she has to keep him alive only long enough to catch the terrorists. Can he convince her their attraction is worth fighting for? less