To Have and To Hold Series by Josie Kerr, Operation Alpha

From his early days as a rodeo king to his current job as an undercover special investigator, Darren Richards has always taken risks, but falling for a former mafia princess might just be the most dangerous thing he’s ever done.
Between raising her daughter and running her own business, Theresa Royale's life is complicated enough. She doesn’t have time for an obnoxious, smooth-talking vice cop like Darren Richards... moreFrom his early days as a rodeo king to his current job as an undercover special investigator, Darren Richards has always taken risks, but falling for a former mafia princess might just be the most dangerous thing he’s ever done.
Between raising her daughter and running her own business, Theresa Royale's life is complicated enough. She doesn’t have time for an obnoxious, smooth-talking vice cop like Darren Richards.
When Theresa’s ex-husband is unexpectedly released from prison and she needs a distraction, Darren is more than willing to fill that role. But when her business is suddenly plagued with a series of mishaps, he becomes much more than a pleasant diversion. With Theresa’s life potentially in danger, Darren is determined to keep her safe, and he’ll do everything in his power to Rescue Royale. less

Special Investigator Johnny Richards is a short timer. With his retirement on the horizon, Johnny’s spending his days wrapping up old cases and seeing to unfinished business. Part of that unfinished business is his relationship with his former partner, Dolly Solis.

Dating Johnny when he was her partner would have been a bad idea, but now that Dolly Solis is a sergeant, a romantic entanglement could end both of their careers. That’s not a risk Dolly is willing to take.

Until she is... moreSpecial Investigator Johnny Richards is a short timer. With his retirement on the horizon, Johnny’s spending his days wrapping up old cases and seeing to unfinished business. Part of that unfinished business is his relationship with his former partner, Dolly Solis.

Dating Johnny when he was her partner would have been a bad idea, but now that Dolly Solis is a sergeant, a romantic entanglement could end both of their careers. That’s not a risk Dolly is willing to take.

Until she is. And after that one fateful night, Johnny is all in, but he and Dolly may never get their happily ever after when a foe from Johnny’s past returns. When Dolly disappears, Johnny calls on every resource he has as he seeks Solis. less