Police and Fire: Operation Alpha; Bluegrass Bravery Series by Deanndra Hall

Even though she’s done well with her disability, Nita Yoder has always depended on her parents to help her. She’s happy with her job as a teacher’s aide and living with her mother since her father’s death, but when her only parent is taken from her suddenly, she’s left floundering. As a local EMT, Ansel “Dip” Watts has seen it all, but he’s never seen anything quite like the beautiful, vulnerable woman whose deceased mother was transported to the hospital in his ambulance... moreEven though she’s done well with her disability, Nita Yoder has always depended on her parents to help her. She’s happy with her job as a teacher’s aide and living with her mother since her father’s death, but when her only parent is taken from her suddenly, she’s left floundering. As a local EMT, Ansel “Dip” Watts has seen it all, but he’s never seen anything quite like the beautiful, vulnerable woman whose deceased mother was transported to the hospital in his ambulance. When he discovers Braden “Monkey” Nichols’ wife is her best friend, he sets out to win the heart of the beautiful Nita, especially when he learns her most precious secret. The attraction is instantaneous, but almost as quickly, danger follows. Her fellow teacher seems very insistent that Ansel is the wrong man for her, and with his pushing and prodding, Nita makes a grave mistake, one that could cost her the relationship she’s built with Ansel. She takes one misstep after another until she finds herself in unthinkable peril, all because of her mother’s insurance policy and her own stubbornness. Ansel tries to stop her. Braden and Tanna try to stop her. She won’t listen. And she’ll have to pay the ultimate price. Ansel, Braden, and FBI Special Agent Cruz Livingston, with a little help from San Antonio Police Department’s Lieutenant Quint Axton, are out to solve the mystery and find her before it’s too late. Russian mobsters, ex-convict con men, and Nita’s own stubbornness make that hard to do. When it all comes down, it’s up to Ansel to make it all happen. He’s trained for a lot of unusual situations. Nothing could have prepared him for this. Revisit Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Nita’s friends, Tanna, Braden, Max, and Daniel Nichols, in Shelter for Nita, the tenth book in the Bluegrass Bravery series, inspired by an actual event in my ancestry. They’re joined by FBI Special Agent Cruz Livingston and the San Antonio Police Department’s Lieutenant Quint Axton from Susan Stoker’s original Badge of Honor in the hunt for a man who’s not what he seems and the bravery of a hero who will never give up on the woman he loves. less

A woman running for her life … On the run, Flora Stevens will do anything she can to escape her violent husband. Witnessing the man she vowed to spend the rest of her life with viciously murder an innocent woman has her terrified and seeking sanctuary in western Kentucky—far from his abusive hands in the Appalachian Mountains. But Flora knows too much, including knowledge of his illegal business of raising and smuggling dangerous reptiles. He'll stop at nothing to find her and silence her... moreA woman running for her life … On the run, Flora Stevens will do anything she can to escape her violent husband. Witnessing the man she vowed to spend the rest of her life with viciously murder an innocent woman has her terrified and seeking sanctuary in western Kentucky—far from his abusive hands in the Appalachian Mountains. But Flora knows too much, including knowledge of his illegal business of raising and smuggling dangerous reptiles. He'll stop at nothing to find her and silence her. A man willing to help. And the danger that ensues. When Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Conservation Officer Barrett Quarles gets wind strange happenings, he's confused and yet not concerned. After all, everyone knows alligators are illegal in Kentucky. Abused and broken meets strong and protective … But when he meets the fiery Flora, sparks fly. Barrett will do anything to save her from the hands of a vengeful man. Will he be the refuge Flora's always needed? less

Their pain threatens to destroy their passion … Widow Phaedra Benson will do anything to leave her past behind and start over without the scrutiny of her former in-laws. As an animal activist, she's determined to make a difference in Kentucky and raise awareness. Conservation Officer Liam Masters has his work cut out for him when he encounters the spitfire determined to make a difference in the environmental issues of his community. Phaedra is feisty and hellbent on changing the world... moreTheir pain threatens to destroy their passion … Widow Phaedra Benson will do anything to leave her past behind and start over without the scrutiny of her former in-laws. As an animal activist, she's determined to make a difference in Kentucky and raise awareness. Conservation Officer Liam Masters has his work cut out for him when he encounters the spitfire determined to make a difference in the environmental issues of his community. Phaedra is feisty and hellbent on changing the world. The only problem: she's wanted for murder and all evidence points to her. As Liam and Phaedra grow closer, he realizes she's in more danger than she ever imagined. Someone wants her silenced--for good. If she's not going to spend the rest of her days behind bars, then someone plans to end her life. Now, it's up to Liam to protect her before it's too late. Will his arms be the only refuge Phaedra needs? Western Kentucky’s Flora and Barrett from Rescue for Flora make an appearance in this thirteenth book, along with FBI Agent Cruz Livingston and Texas Ranger Daxton Chambers from Susan Stoker’s Police and Fire: Operation Alpha tales. less

A conservation officer. A single mom. And a growing pile of bodies …Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Conservation Officer Shaw Harrison is still reeling from a nasty divorce. With his ex-wife and daughter states away, he throws himself into his work, trying to numb the pain. But when he discovers a woman and her children hiding in the woods, broken, scared, and defeated, Shaw jumps into action and brings them to sanctuary.Cherilyn Travis will do anything for her daughters... moreA conservation officer. A single mom. And a growing pile of bodies …Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Conservation Officer Shaw Harrison is still reeling from a nasty divorce. With his ex-wife and daughter states away, he throws himself into his work, trying to numb the pain. But when he discovers a woman and her children hiding in the woods, broken, scared, and defeated, Shaw jumps into action and brings them to sanctuary.Cherilyn Travis will do anything for her daughters. And when she finds herself as one of the only witnesses to a murder, she knows she must find safety for her children. With a special needs child, her options are limited. Surrendering to the help and kindness of the Kentucky conservation officer is her only option. As Shaw and Cherilyn grow closer, their enemies will do anything to keep them apart. Can Shaw find refuge for Cherilyn, or will his own family pay the price? less