Saved By Desire Series by Rebecca King

When Marcus finds himself in a strange town in yet another unfamiliar part of the country, he feels more jaded than ever. Determined to bring his part in the investigation of Terrence Sayers to a temporary halt so he can make a long awaited visit home, he joins his colleagues, Joe, and Barnaby, in the search for the man who is hiding in the village somewhere... moreWhen Marcus finds himself in a strange town in yet another unfamiliar part of the country, he feels more jaded than ever. Determined to bring his part in the investigation of Terrence Sayers to a temporary halt so he can make a long awaited visit home, he joins his colleagues, Joe, and Barnaby, in the search for the man who is hiding in the village somewhere. When the finger of suspicion falls upon the rather dubious brother of the village’s lodging house owner, Marcus becomes their newest resident in a quest to discover just how far the brother’s crimes go. However, distracted by Jessica’s delectable beauty, he finds it difficult to investigate each of the strange occupants of the rather unusual lodgings she runs and finds himself spending more time uncovering her secrets than her brother’s. He soon finds himself going to rather questionable lengths to gain her cooperation; including a little seduction. Strange guests and secretive brothers aside, his life takes a surprising turn when his relationship with Jessica quickly deepens. It becomes evident that the lies he has told her will have to become truths if he hopes to have a place in her life. Will she still want him when she discovers just who he really is, or will the exploits of her brother mean a future between them is impossible? After all, a reputable investigator for the Star Elite cannot be seen to be consorting with a criminal – can he? less

When Tahlia is robbed of her jewels in the street, she is shocked to find her rescuer is none other than Connor Humphries, the man she had thought she would never see again. Rather than walk away, as she knew she should do, she has to turn to him for his protection. Connor knows his world has changed forever when he sees Tahlia again. He has always considered that losing her was the worst mistake of his entire life... moreWhen Tahlia is robbed of her jewels in the street, she is shocked to find her rescuer is none other than Connor Humphries, the man she had thought she would never see again. Rather than walk away, as she knew she should do, she has to turn to him for his protection. Connor knows his world has changed forever when he sees Tahlia again. He has always considered that losing her was the worst mistake of his entire life. Now that she is back, he is determined to do whatever is necessary to persuade her to give him another chance. Unfortunately, his plans are thrown into turmoil when someone shoots at them. Unclear if it is Connor or Tahlia the mysterious attacker wants dead, Connor faces the battle of his life to gain her trust and find out what she is up to. But can he trust her to be honest with him? He is convinced she is keeping secrets but is far from prepared for the truth when she tells him what she really has been doing since they were last together. One thing is for definite; the Star Elite are back in London, more determined than ever to capture Sayers, the man they thought they had caught several weeks earlier. They are quickly faced with trying to discover who is responsible for the mysterious reappearance of stolen gems, and find out how they fit into the mystery Tahlia is drawn into. Surrounded in danger, will Connor's desire for the woman of his dreams bring about his ultimate downfall? Or will Tahlia really turn out to be his savior? less

Having witnessed another of his colleagues marry, Barnaby Stephenson is left to ponder the wisdom of his own choices in life. The last thing he needs is to have to babysit the Star Elite’s primary witness of the murders of two of London’s most hardened criminals. Tasked with hiding Rosemary ‘Rose’ Higginbotham, Barnaby quickly realises that this seemingly delicate flower has a hidden side to her, especially when their lives are threatened... moreHaving witnessed another of his colleagues marry, Barnaby Stephenson is left to ponder the wisdom of his own choices in life. The last thing he needs is to have to babysit the Star Elite’s primary witness of the murders of two of London’s most hardened criminals. Tasked with hiding Rosemary ‘Rose’ Higginbotham, Barnaby quickly realises that this seemingly delicate flower has a hidden side to her, especially when their lives are threatened. When they find themselves hunted, their fight to keep Rose free of Sayers’ clutches takes them from the south of the country to the north. With each move, Barnaby finds himself losing another piece of his heart. This time, though, not even the safe houses and the support of his colleagues from the Star Elite can keep them safe. When they are cornered, Barnaby and Rose find themselves fighting for more than their lives. They battle for a future together. Left with no alternative but to put into action the Star Elite’s most audacious plan yet, Barnaby’s determination to keep Rose hidden may well lead him to capture not only London’s most notorious criminal mastermind but his very own bride. less

Horrified at receiving a proposal from the one man in London she would never marry, Marguerite leaves the scene and runs straight into the arms of Joseph ‘Joe’ Haversham, one of the Star Elite’s best undercover operatives. It quickly becomes evident that Joe suspects she is not as innocent as she appears and is instead involved in helping one of London’s most notorious criminals commit his crimes... moreHorrified at receiving a proposal from the one man in London she would never marry, Marguerite leaves the scene and runs straight into the arms of Joseph ‘Joe’ Haversham, one of the Star Elite’s best undercover operatives. It quickly becomes evident that Joe suspects she is not as innocent as she appears and is instead involved in helping one of London’s most notorious criminals commit his crimes. Determined to clear her name, Marguerite is drawn into a confusing mix of deceit and pretence that makes her doubt everything she sees and question everybody’s behaviour, including Joe’s. Joe is coldly furious when he finds himself having to prove his innocence to her just to get to the truth. When he does, he demands something in return–something that at first, Marguerite isn’t prepared to give. When someone makes an attempt on her life, she has no choice but to go along with Joe’s proposal to capture the person responsible. Posing as Joe’s intended wife is just about as ridiculous as accepting the Count’s offer of marriage but, if it proves to Joe that she isn’t involved in any crime then Marguerite knows she must. In doing so though, she alters the course of both of their futures, and quickly finds herself contemplating making the charade become a reality. With his colleagues surrendering to the dubious delights of matrimony all around him, Joe is more determined than ever not to become one of them. Unfortunately for him, Marguerite has other ideas. Will she succeed in catching her man, or will Sayers finally capture one of the Star Elite’s most hardened warriors? less

Hope has a secret. It is not just any secret; it is a secret that will tear apart the worlds of the people around her. She dreads the day that it will become known but there is little she can do about it when her own world is turned upside down by the arrival of the men from the Star Elite. Not just any man: Brandon. He is the very last man she ever wanted to see again... moreHope has a secret. It is not just any secret; it is a secret that will tear apart the worlds of the people around her. She dreads the day that it will become known but there is little she can do about it when her own world is turned upside down by the arrival of the men from the Star Elite. Not just any man: Brandon. He is the very last man she ever wanted to see again. She once made a terrible mistake; one that she knows she will regret forever, and not even time can erase the memory of it. However, when events around her start to take a sinister turn, Hope has no choice but to turn to Brandon for his protection, especially when someone begins to murder the locals. Brandon hates being incapacitated, especially with Sayers so close by. Can he trust Hope’s tender ministrations? He has a sneaking suspicion he has seen her somewhere before, but for the life of him cannot place where. With the niggling memories starting to plague his every waking moment, Brandon has to conduct a little investigative work to find out just what secrets Hope is hiding. Is he ready for the truth when it is revealed? Moreover, when the truth does come about, is he too late to do anything to stop the killer robbing him of any chance of happiness? When he realises Hope is nothing like he expected, Brandon has to reconsider everything he once stood for and believed in. Can he find her again before a cruel twist of Fate threatens her life? Is she really the killer the Star Elite is after or has there been a gross misunderstanding? More importantly, will the Star Elite’s greatest enemy evade capture once more? less

When Ben is asked to be best man at his best friend’s wedding, the last thing he expects is for the groom to abandon his bride at the altar. If that wasn’t bad enough, someone then tries to kidnap the groom’s sister, Beth. With the groom now missing, Ben is the only one who can mount a rescue. Unfortunately, he soon finds himself embroiled in a series of daring escapades that make him question everything, especially Beth... moreWhen Ben is asked to be best man at his best friend’s wedding, the last thing he expects is for the groom to abandon his bride at the altar. If that wasn’t bad enough, someone then tries to kidnap the groom’s sister, Beth. With the groom now missing, Ben is the only one who can mount a rescue. Unfortunately, he soon finds himself embroiled in a series of daring escapades that make him question everything, especially Beth. Events quickly turn dangerous, and it becomes evident that the kidnapper is not going to accept defeat willingly. With no idea why Beth is the target, Ben must identify the would-be abductor before he succeeds in stealing Beth out of his life once and for all. With the stakes high, Ben enlists the help of his colleagues from the Star Elite, but is far from prepared for the personal battle that lies before him; that of keeping Beth in his life. Ben soon realises that the prospect of walking away from her may well lead him to the altar for a second time but in a very different role to the one he ever expected to undertake. Is he ready for a lifetime commitment? Is it at all possible, when Beth’s abductor threatens to steal his chance of a happy ever after? less