Kick A** Heroines Box Set: The Ultimatum / Fatal Affair / After the Dark / Bulletproof SEAL (The Guardian)

A master thief is blackmailed into a mysterious mission in this action-packed thriller series launch by a New York Times –bestselling author. Growing up, Bianca St. Ives knew she was different from all her friends. Instead of playing hopscotch or combing her dolls' hair, she studied martial arts with sensei masters and dismantled explosives with special-ops retirees. Her father prepped her well to carry on the family business. Now a striking beauty with fierce skills, the prodigy has surpassed the master. She's known as the Guardian. Running a multinational firm with her father, she makes a living swindling con men out of money they stole—and she's damn good at it. She does things on her own terms. But her latest gig had a little hiccup—if you count two hundred million dollars and top-secret government documents going missing as little . Her father also died on the mission. The thing is, the US government doesn't believe he's really dead. They'll stop at nothing to capture Richard St. Ives, a high-value target and someone who has been on most-wanted lists all over the world for over two decades, and they mean to use Bianca as bait. With only a fellow criminal for backup and her life on the line, it's up to Bianca to uncover the terrifying truth behind what really happened . . . and set it right, before it's too late. Praise for The Ultimatum "Enthralling . . . Readers won't want this adrenaline-rich story to end." — Booklist (starred review) "Robards begins a new series with a fascinating main character, blazing action, a Jason Bourne–esque central mystery, and an intriguing cliffhanger ending. . . . Fresh, sexy, and eminently readable." — Kirkus Reviews The first four books in New York Times bestselling author Marie Force's The Fatal Series, plus new-to-ebook bonus content. Get to know Sam and Nick like never before!Fatal AffairWashington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career--and her confidence--after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff ... and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can't afford--especially when the bodies keep piling up. Fatal JusticeStanding over the body of a Supreme Court nominee, Lieutenant Sam Holland is hip-deep in another high-profile murder case. The fact that she was one of the last people to see Julian Sinclair alive just complicates things even more. On the plus side, her relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano is heating up--but it's also attracting a lot of unwanted media attention and blinding flash bulbs. The pressure is on for Sam to find Sinclair's killer, but a new lead in her father's unsolved shooting puts her in unexpected danger. When long-buried secrets threaten to derail her relationship with Nick, Sam realizes that while justice is blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal ... Fatal ConsequencesLieutenant Sam Holland is back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend--complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple. As Sam's investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past ... Fatal DestinyWith the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancé, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding. Sam agrees, but she can't let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness ... With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle? The first four books in New York Times bestselling author Marie Force's The Fatal Series, plus new-to-ebook bonus content. Get to know Sam and Nick like never before! Fatal Affair Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career-and her confidence-after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff.and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can't afford-especially when the bodies keep piling up. Fatal Justice Standing over the body of a Supreme Court nominee, Lieutenant Sam Holland is hip-deep in another high-profile murder case. The fact that she was one of the last people to see Julian Sinclair alive just complicates things even more. On the plus side, her relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano is heating up-but it's also attracting a lot of unwanted media attention and blinding flash bulbs. The pressure is on for Sam to find Sinclair's killer, but a new lead in her father's unsolved shooting puts her in unexpected danger. When long-buried secrets threaten to derail her relationship with Nick, Sam realizes that while justice is blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal. Fatal Consequences Lieutenant Sam Holland is back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend-complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple. As Sam's investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past. Fatal Destiny With the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancE, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding. Sam agrees, but she can't let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness. With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle' Four pulse-pounding stories featuring no-nonsense heroines who kick ass! The Ultimatum by Karen Robards Thief. Manipulator. Con artist. Call it what you will-Bianca St. Ives is the best in the business. She's known as the Guardian. Running a multinational firm with her father, she makes a living swindling con men out of money they stole-and she's damn good at it. She does things on her own terms. But her latest gig had a little hiccup-if you count two hundred million dollars and top secret government documents going missing as little. With only a fellow criminal for backup and her life on the line, it's up to Bianca to uncover the terrifying truth behind what really happened.and set it right, before it's too late. Originally published in 2017 Fatal Affair by Marie Force Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career-and her confidence-after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff.and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can't afford-especially when the bodies keep piling up. Originally published in 2010 After the Dark by Cynthia Eden Former FBI agent Samantha Dark was one of the most respected profilers in the bureau, but when her former lover turned out to be the serial killer she was hunting, Samantha's career was destroyed. Blamed for the FBI's failure on the case, Samantha left Washington, DC, for the quiet anonymity of Alabama. Now an all-too-familiar killer is hunting once again. To catch the cunning assassin, she will need to trust her former partner, Blake Gamble. Ex-military, Blake is tough, protective, precise. But a killer is waiting in the dark, and he has set his sights on Samantha. Originally published in 2017 Bulletproof SEAL by Carol Ericson He had to take the shot. And kill his lover. Branded a traitor, Rikki Taylor is in the sights of sniper Quinn McBride's rifle. Yet the navy SEAL knows this woman intimately, and there's no way she'd betray her country.or him. Saving her is his number one priority. Discovering her real secrets, including the baby she's keeping from him, can wait-first, they have to make it out alive. Originally published in 2018 "Enthralling... Readers won't want this adrenaline-rich story to end. " --Booklist (starred review)Thief. Manipulator. Con artist. Call it what you will--Bianca St. Ives is the best in the business. Growing up, Bianca St. Ives knew she was different from all her friends. Instead of playing hopscotch or combing her dolls' hair, she studied martial arts with sensei masters and dismantled explosives with special-ops retirees. Her father prepped her well to carry on the family business. Now a striking beauty with fierce skills, the prodigy has surpassed the master. She's known as the Guardian. Running a multinational firm with her father, she makes a living swindling con men out of money they stole--and she's damn good at it. She does things on her own terms. But her latest gig had a little hiccup--if you count two hundred million dollars and top secret government documents going missing as little. Her father also died on the mission. The thing is, the US government doesn't believe he's really dead. They'll stop at nothing to capture Richard St. Ives, a high-value target and someone who has been on most-wanted lists all over the world for over two decades, and they mean to use Bianca as bait. With only a fellow criminal for backup and her life on the line, it's up to Bianca to uncover the terrifying truth behind what really happened...and set it right, before it's too late "Enthralling ... Readers won't want this adrenaline-rich story to end."?Booklist (starred review) Thief. Manipulator. Con artist. Call it what you will?Bianca St. Ives is the best in the business. Growing up, Bianca St. Ives knew she was different from all her friends. Instead of playing hopscotch or combing her dolls' hair, she studied martial arts with sensei masters and dismantled explosives with special-ops retirees. Her father prepped her well to carry on the family business. Now a striking beauty with fierce skills, the prodigy has surpassed the master. She's known as the Guardian. Running a multinational firm with her father, she makes a living swindling con men out of money they stole?and she's damn good at it. She does things on her own terms. But her latest gig had a little hiccup?if you count two hundred million dollars and top secret government documents going missing as little. Her father also died on the mission. The thing is, the US government doesn't believe he's really dead. They'll stop at nothing to capture Richard St. Ives, a high-value target and someone who has been on most-wanted lists all over the world for over two decades, and they mean to use Bianca as bait. With only a fellow criminal for backup and her life on the line, it's up to Bianca to uncover the terrifying truth behind what really happened ... and set it right, before it's too late "Enthralling... Readers won't want this adrenaline-rich story to end. " ?Booklist (starred review) Thief. Manipulator. Con artist. Call it what you will?Bianca St. Ives is the best in the business. Growing up, Bianca St. Ives knew she was different from all her friends. Instead of playing hopscotch or combing her dolls' hair, she studied martial arts with sensei masters and dismantled explosives with special-ops retirees. Her father prepped her well to carry on the family business. Now a striking beauty with fierce skills, the prodigy has surpassed the master. She's known as the Guardian. Running a multinational firm with her father, she makes a living swindling con men out of money they stole?and she's damn good at it. She does things on her own terms. But her latest gig had a little hiccup?if you count two hundred million dollars and top secret government documents going missing as little. Her father also died on the mission. The thing is, the US government doesn't believe he's really dead. They'll stop at nothing to capture Richard St. Ives, a high-value target and someone who has been on most-wanted lists all over the world for over two decades, and they mean to use Bianca as bait. With only a fellow criminal for backup and her life on the line, it's up to Bianca to uncover the terrifying truth behind what really happened...and set it right, before it's too late In This Gripping New Series By New York Times Bestselling Author Cynthia Eden, A Disgraced Fbi Profiler Must Save Her Reputation By Stopping A Sadistic Killer She Knows All Too Well Former Fbi Agent Samantha Dark Was One Of The Most Respected Profilers In The Bureau, An Expert On The Twisted Minds And Dark Hearts Of The Most Depraved Criminals. But When Her Own Former Lover Turned Out To Be The Serial Killer She Was Hunting, Samantha's Career Was Destroyed. Blamed For The Fbi's Failure On The Complex Case, Samantha Left Washington, Dc, For The Quiet Anonymity Of Alabama. Now An All-too-familiar Killer Is Hunting Once Again. She Can Catch The Cunning Assassin, But That Means Putting Her Trust In Her Former Partner, Blake Gamble. Ex-military, Blake Is Tough, Protective, Precise. With Her Entire Life On The Brink, She Knows He Wants Her Back In The Fbi...and Possibly More. But Someone Else Wants Her, Too. A Threat Is Waiting In The Dark, A Killer Who Has Set His Sights On The Ultimate Trophy Victim—samantha. In New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden's gripping new series, a disgraced FBI profiler must save her reputation by stopping a sadistic killer she knows all too well. Former FBI agent Samantha Dark was one of the most respected profilers in the bureau, an expert on the twisted minds and dark hearts of the most depraved criminals. But when her own former lover turned out to be the serial killer she was hunting, Samantha's career was destroyed. Blamed for the FBI's failure on the complex case, Samantha fled Washington, DC, for the quiet anonymity of Alabama. Now an all-too-familiar killer is hunting once again. She can catch the sadistic assassin, but that means putting her trust in her former partner, Blake Gamble. Ex-military, Blake is tough, protective, precise. With her entire life on the brink, she knows he wants her back in the FBI...and possibly more. But someone else wants her, too. A threat is waiting in the dark, a killer who has set his sights on the ultimate trophy victim?Samantha A disgraced FBI profiler must stop a sadistic killer she knows all too well in the New York Times –bestselling author's romantic thriller series debut. Former FBI agent Samantha Dark was one of the bureau's star profilers, an expert on the twisted minds and dark hearts of depraved criminals. But when her own former lover turned out to be the serial killer she was hunting, Samantha's career was destroyed. Blamed for the FBI's failure on the complex case, Samantha left Washington, DC, for the quiet anonymity of Alabama. Now an all-too-familiar killer is hunting once again. To catch the cunning assassin, she must put her trust in her former partner, Blake Gamble. Ex-military, Blake is tough, protective, precise. She knows he wants her back in the FBI . . . and possibly more. But someone else wants her, too. A threat is waiting in the dark, a killer who has set his sights on the ultimate trophy victim—Samantha. This volume includes the novella The Gathering Dusk , a prequel to After the Dark . In this romantic suspense adventure, a disgraced CIA agent presumed dead must find her ex and clear her name to get back her life. Branded a traitor, Rikki Taylor is in the sights of sniper Quinn McBride’s rifle. Yet the Navy SEAL knows this woman intimately, and there’s no way she’d betray her country . . . or him. Saving her is his number one priority. Discovering her real secrets, including the baby she’s keeping from him, can wait—first, they must make it out alive. He had to take the shot...And kill his lover.Branded a traitor, Rikki Taylor is in the sights of sniper Quinn McBride's rifle. Yet the navy SEAL knows this woman intimately, and there's no way she'd betray her country...or him. Saving her is his number one priority. Discovering her real secrets, including the baby she's keeping from him, can wait—first, they have to make it out alive.Red, White and Built He had to take the shot. And kill his lover. Branded a traitor, Rikki Taylor is in the sights of sniper Quinn McBride's rifle. Yet the navy SEAL knows this woman intimately, and there's no way she'd betray her country.or him. Saving her is his number one priority. Discovering her real secrets, including the baby she's keeping from him, can wait-first, they have to make it out alive. Red, White and Built "In this gripping new series by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden, a disgraced FBI profiler must save her reputation by stopping a sadistic killer she knows all too well."--Amazon.com