Task Force 779 Series by K.L. Donn

Ryder Morrison is a man of loyalty. To his country, his family, his team. After joining the Navy, he was secretly recruited to Task Force 779, a specialized unit that infiltrates dangerous situations when no one else can—or will. As the communications expert, it’s his job to clear the way for a smooth mission. He knows where the enemy is hidden at all times and when his team can enter a zone safely... moreRyder Morrison is a man of loyalty. To his country, his family, his team. After joining the Navy, he was secretly recruited to Task Force 779, a specialized unit that infiltrates dangerous situations when no one else can—or will. As the communications expert, it’s his job to clear the way for a smooth mission. He knows where the enemy is hidden at all times and when his team can enter a zone safely. When things go wrong and he’s captured, declared dead before a search can truly begin, Ryder knows that when he makes his way home, his life will be different…better. He’ll live for himself from now on, instead of following where duty takes him. Enter his elusive neighbor… A woman of mystery and fear. Codie Ray is a woman filled with pain. Afraid of life and locked away. She counts to soothe the anxiety. She watches her neighbor because he’s her only lifeline to the outside world. He’s a commitment she doesn’t have to worry will break her. Until the unthinkable happens and her solace is intruded upon. Ryder comes to the rescue and barges his way into her life, pushing past her barriers, causing Codie to rethink her reclusive lifestyle. Slowly being tormented with mind games from an unknown predator, she battles her better judgment and trusts Ryder to do what he does best…hunt down the perpetrator. Their connection is instantaneous. Two broken people yearning to be loved but afraid to reach for it. Codie fears Ryder will leave when he discovers just how damaged she is. Ryder worries Codie will remain locked away in her mind, unable to break free. A surprise mission brings both of their fears to life, and when the walls crumble, Ryder is Missing in Action while Codie is just…missing. Will they find each other again or will they disappear, existing only in a memory? less

Foster Halsey has been burned by life, by love. Recruited to the Task Force 779 elite team after a nasty divorce, Foster only wants to serve his country. He has no interest in anything except the art of explosives and saving lives. After nearly losing a team mate, and witnessing the pain his family went through, Foster is more determined than ever to remain unattached. Until a mission sends his team to Mexico to rescue the estranged daughter of a CIA official... moreFoster Halsey has been burned by life, by love. Recruited to the Task Force 779 elite team after a nasty divorce, Foster only wants to serve his country. He has no interest in anything except the art of explosives and saving lives. After nearly losing a team mate, and witnessing the pain his family went through, Foster is more determined than ever to remain unattached. Until a mission sends his team to Mexico to rescue the estranged daughter of a CIA official. Their attraction is explosive. But she’s been burned worse than him. Everett Gaines was searching for answers. After finishing college, Everett only wanted some R&R after a troubling discovery. She wanted to lay back on the beaches of Porta Vallarta and enjoy some time alone. Life has a way of kicking her when she’s already down though and soon she becomes the victim of a kidnapping. Acts so violent and gruesome that she never imagined are forced upon her until a savior explodes through her prison door. After a failed escape, Foster vows to protect her at all costs. With risk to his own life, Everett see’s something in the solitary man. A longing to be someone’s everything at a time when she needs him most. One Explosive Encounter leaves them breathless and Foster wants more. But Everett pushes him away. Refusing to hear him out and why they could be more. Foster won’t let go though and when sinister forces come rushing back, Everett is forced to rely on Task Force 779 to keep her safe. After the pain ends and secrets come to light, will Everett still be alive to make the choice her heart desire’s or will Foster be left an empty shell from a lost love? less

Nightmares and monsters are supposed to remain in the dark. Thought of, frightened from, but never seen. Lola Bishop suffered more tragedy in her short life than most in an entire lifetime. She lost her parents when she was young. Consoled the members of her brothers’ elite team when they thought a team member was dead. And finally found her best friends’ body.What more could she possibly take?Theo Burkhart excels at all he tries... moreNightmares and monsters are supposed to remain in the dark. Thought of, frightened from, but never seen. Lola Bishop suffered more tragedy in her short life than most in an entire lifetime. She lost her parents when she was young. Consoled the members of her brothers’ elite team when they thought a team member was dead. And finally found her best friends’ body.What more could she possibly take?Theo Burkhart excels at all he tries. Most sought after recon sniper in the Marines, he joined Task Force 779 with his best friend to be a part of something bigger. He wanted to make a larger difference in the world.Not fall in love with his commander’s little sister.When he gets the call that Lola needs him, Theo drops everything to be at her side. She’s strong, yet fragile in so many ways. The girl he’s loved for years is begging to find the good in the world and he’s only too happy to help.The only question is: Will it be enough when one more tragedy is thrown their way or will Lola break for certain this time? less