Tip of the Spear Series by Julie Mellon

Jessica Ross is on the verge of achieving her dreams until one poor decision threatens to derail everything she has worked so hard for. Now on the run from her ex-boyfriend, will she have to give up everything in order to survive? Jason Powell has everything he ever wanted. After years in the military, he lives life on his own terms... moreJessica Ross is on the verge of achieving her dreams until one poor decision threatens to derail everything she has worked so hard for. Now on the run from her ex-boyfriend, will she have to give up everything in order to survive? Jason Powell has everything he ever wanted. After years in the military, he lives life on his own terms. Now a partner in a private investigation firm, his job allows him to travel to exotic places and he has his pick of women – what more could he ask for? Then he meets Jessica and his world is turned upside down. Can Jason protect Jessica from her ex-boyfriend while also accepting his feelings for her? Can Jessica trust her growing feelings for Jason, or is she convinced that they exist because he is her savior? Will these two live to see a happily ever after, or will the danger hiding in the shadows take everything away? less

Avery Powell has a problem – well really, someone has a problem with her. After discovering dead flowers and a cryptic note on her front porch, she turns to the one person she knows will keep her safe – Jeremy McCall. She has been chasing after him for more than a decade. Despite his continual rejection, she knows that under all that armor beats a heart made for her. Jeremy is a founding partner in the investigative firm Tip of the Spear and best friends with Avery’s brother... moreAvery Powell has a problem – well really, someone has a problem with her. After discovering dead flowers and a cryptic note on her front porch, she turns to the one person she knows will keep her safe – Jeremy McCall. She has been chasing after him for more than a decade. Despite his continual rejection, she knows that under all that armor beats a heart made for her. Jeremy is a founding partner in the investigative firm Tip of the Spear and best friends with Avery’s brother. He has silently been in love with Avery for eleven years – since the first time he laid eyes on her. The last thing he’ll allow is for any harm to come to her, even if he can’t claim her as his own. But can he keep his emotions out of the picture long enough to keep her safe? Or will he give in to those forbidden desires and make them both happy? Taking this case will light a match, but will the inferno ignite the sparks, or will it consume them? less

Faith Warren has lived a sheltered life in a secluded community founded by her father. But she knows that something isn’t quite right. After her father mysteriously disappears, she begins to suspect there is more to the community than meets the eye. Her ability to leave is complicated by her position and her love for the children she protects. But staying may lead to consequences too big for her to survive... moreFaith Warren has lived a sheltered life in a secluded community founded by her father. But she knows that something isn’t quite right. After her father mysteriously disappears, she begins to suspect there is more to the community than meets the eye. Her ability to leave is complicated by her position and her love for the children she protects. But staying may lead to consequences too big for her to survive. Joe Weber’s daughter has been missing for almost three years – years he has spent tirelessly searching for any sign of her. How can it be that one random Tuesday he hears her laugh? Turning to his partners at the Tip of the Spear, Joe goes on a mission to bring his little girl home. Will he be too late? Or will he find more than the daughter he is searching for? less

When Raina King fails to show up to work at Tip of the Spear, Mark knows something is wrong. Fearing the worst, he and his partners begin the search to find her before it’s too late. Without Raina, Tip of the Spear would fall apart. So would Mark's heart. Dragged from her bed in the middle of the night by assailants unknown, Raina fights her way to freedom and into the arms of the man she's secretly loved for five long years... moreWhen Raina King fails to show up to work at Tip of the Spear, Mark knows something is wrong. Fearing the worst, he and his partners begin the search to find her before it’s too late. Without Raina, Tip of the Spear would fall apart. So would Mark's heart. Dragged from her bed in the middle of the night by assailants unknown, Raina fights her way to freedom and into the arms of the man she's secretly loved for five long years. But who took Raina? Now Mark must fight to keep Raina safe while searching for her kidnapper, but the stakes are raised when the one person who can shed light on Raina’s abduction is found dead. One thing Mark knows – he must protect Raina – at all costs. But will he be able to withstand the flames of passion that threaten to consume him – long enough to protect the one he loves? less

A dead body can’t simply vanish. Or can it? Danger, intrigue and passion collide when Dylan & Darcy reunite to catch a killer. The newest case for Tip of the Spear draws Dylan and his team into the complex world of art forgery. But it soon brings much more. When Dylan's client disappears, along with the body of a woman found dead in the client's home, the case takes an unexpected turn... moreA dead body can’t simply vanish. Or can it? Danger, intrigue and passion collide when Dylan & Darcy reunite to catch a killer. The newest case for Tip of the Spear draws Dylan and his team into the complex world of art forgery. But it soon brings much more. When Dylan's client disappears, along with the body of a woman found dead in the client's home, the case takes an unexpected turn. To make matters more challenging, Deputy Darcy Coleman - the woman who has haunted Dylan's dreams - arrives to investigate a connected case. Darcy is tired of being sabotaged by the men in her department, so when she's assigned to investigate a stolen car, she doesn't expect it to be so intriguing - until she discovers sexy, velvet-voiced Dylan Jackson unconscious in the owner's house. Working together, the two must solve one of the most twisted cases of both of their careers, all while attempting to corral the passion that flares between them. less

When Tera’s coworker was killed in a car accident, she never dreamed that taking on his case files would endanger her life. All she wanted was to find children missing from the foster system. But forced to go on the run, she makes her way to the one person she hopes can help her – a brother that she hasn’t seen in years. But her brother’s sexy partner is more than she bargained for. Now, she has to contend with the possibility that her heart is in as much danger as she is... moreWhen Tera’s coworker was killed in a car accident, she never dreamed that taking on his case files would endanger her life. All she wanted was to find children missing from the foster system. But forced to go on the run, she makes her way to the one person she hopes can help her – a brother that she hasn’t seen in years. But her brother’s sexy partner is more than she bargained for. Now, she has to contend with the possibility that her heart is in as much danger as she is. When Cody finds an unconscious woman on the doorstep of Tip of the Spear, his protective instincts kick into high gear. The tiny woman tells a story that makes his blood boil. Faced with a threat that is bigger than anyone imagined, Cody is determined to ensure her safety and find the missing teenagers before it’s too late. He knew this case would be a challenge – he just didn’t bargain on falling for this woman in the process. Together they must race the clock to save the missing teenagers all while battling the desire that rages inside of them. As Cody and Tera are propelled headfirst into danger, they can only hope their feelings for each other survive the challenges they face. less