Die Männer von Alpha Cove - 1: Ein Soldat für Britt
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Susan Stokerová je autorkou bestsellerů New York Times, USA Today a Wall Street Journal. Píše příběhy, které zasahují čtenáře svým srdcem a citem. Její díla jsou známá svou vášní a silnými emocemi, které vtahují čtenáře do děje. Stokerová dokáže vytvořit nezapomenutelné postavy a poutavé zápletky, které zanechávají trvalý dojem.






New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker wraps up her steamy Game of Chance series with an explosive novel about an ex-soldier fighting to save the woman he loves--even if she can't remember him. A game of chance during a horrific POW experience decided the future for Jackson "JJ" Justice and his teammates. Years later, they're well settled into their lumberjack business in small-town Maine. And for nearly as long, JJ's been pining for April, the woman largely responsible for growing their business, but insecurities keep him at arm's length from the sexy receptionist. April Hoffman loves her job...and her boss. She's unsure where JJ's head is at, but for her part, she knows exactly why she's not revealed her feelings. Not only does she have one failed relationship under her belt, she's also several years older than JJ. Why would a man so brutally hot settle for someone almost past her prime? After a car accident nearly takes April's life, leaving her with temporary amnesia, they both understand what they almost lost. The floodgates are open, their feelings exposed...but it may be too little, too late. An enemy from JJ's past has come calling, putting not only his future happiness on the line, but the lives of several people he holds dear--starting with April.
In this thrilling romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker, an ex-military man is on a mission to rescue a wrongfully imprisoned archaeologist--and to make her rightfully his. Any soldier who gets out of the service with his life should be happy to leave danger behind. Though his army brothers are content running their new business in Maine, Kendric "Bob" Evans isn't ready to give up the fight. He's been supplementing his hours with covert rescue missions organized by the FBI. But his latest charge may be more than he bargained for. Marlowe Kennedy is on a routine archaeology dig in Thailand when she's arrested for drug trafficking. She has suspicions about the true culprit, but even when she's rescued from prison, there's nothing she can do about it without proof. Her protective bodyguard's only objective is to keep her safe until they cross the border into friendly territory. The best way to do that? Travel as man and wife. After returning to Maine, as Bob and Marlowe navigate this treacherous terrain with the help of their friends, they face vengeful authorities, a vindictive frame job, and perhaps most important of all--turning their fake marriage into something real.
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a sizzling suspense about the romance that blossoms between two strangers during a snowstorm and the stalker who threatens them both. Riggs "Chappy" Chapman didn't expect to be disrupted at his remote cabin in the woods. But when a stray dog arrives on his porch, he winds up finding a stray woman, too, trudging through the snowstorm in search of shelter. His military days may be behind him, but Chappy is hardwired to protect her from the storm and whatever it is she's running from. Carlise Edwards didn't expect her car to break down in the Maine wilderness. All she wants is to escape whoever is stalking her back home. There's no way anyone's going to find her and Chappy deep in the forest, especially not in dangerous weather. But she finds it hard to mind the circumstances when the company is this stimulating. As the snowstorm rages, Chappy and Carlise find that, despite the cold, they can generate plenty of heat of their own...but there's more than just natural dangers lurking in the woods.
In this modern Cinderella story, New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker weaves a tale of stepfamilies, stalkers, and a suspenseful, sweeping romance that proves true love can conquer all.Former military man and member of a royal family Callum Redmon can’t deny his sense of responsibility. So when his cousin’s latest love interest claims to have a stalker, Cal reluctantly meets with the young woman and her mother. He wants to write off the situation as a complete farce—if only his feelings for another member of the household could be as easily dismissed.Since her father’s death seventeen years ago, Juniper Rose has been at the cruel beck and call of her stepmother and stepsister. Her fantasies of escape mean leaving behind her father’s beloved home, but enough is enough: when Cal offers her a way out sooner rather than later, June takes the leap.Cal’s home in Maine with his military brothers seems like the safest place to start fresh. But as Cal and June’s fairy-tale romance blossoms into something real, they find that the dangers stalking them may have been real all along.
This collection features a mix of previously published short stories, a unique piece crafted for social media, and an exclusive novella that brings back a cherished character from the Silverstone series. Susan Stoker's storytelling showcases her ability to blend familiar faces with fresh narratives, offering readers a delightful exploration of themes and characters they love.
Annie Fletcher weiß schon seit ihrem siebenten Lebensjahr, was sie mal beruflich machen will ... und zwar will sie eine Soldatin der Spezialeinheit werden - genau wir ihr Dad. Doch nun, da sie eine der wenigen Frauen bei den Green Berets ist, ist sie sich ihrer Sache nicht mehr so sicher. Aber auf keinen Fall will sie ihren Vater enttäuschen. Oder seine Teamkameraden der Delta Force, die wie Onkel für sie sind. Sie möchte ihr Leben mit ihrem Verlobten Frankie verbringen. Sie möchte ihn heiraten. Sie möchte gern mal länger als zwei Jahre an einem einzigen Ort leben. Doch so kompliziert ihr Leben auch sein mag, Frankie hat sie immer unterstützt. Und obwohl sie vielleicht eine hartgesottene Soldatin ist, ist Frankie auch nicht ohne, wenn es darum geht, auf sie aufzupassen ... und das ist gut, wenn man die Situation bedenkt, in die sie während einer Urlaubsreise geraten. (Ich wurde so oft gebeten, Annies Geschichte zu schreiben ... und hier ist sie! Mir wurde vorgeschlagen, das Buch eher Die Rettung von Frankie zu nennen, doch egal, wie fähig wir sind, egal wie klug oder abgehärtet oder stark ... wir brauchen alle jemanden, der uns den Rücken stärkt, der uns rettet, wenn wir es am nötigsten haben. Annie bildet da keine Ausnahme. Viel Vergnügen!) Die Rettung von Annie ist das zwölfte Buch der Reihe Die Delta Force Heroes. Jedes Buch kann unabhängig von den anderen gelesen werden, es gibt am Ende keine Cliffhanger.
The story revolves around Delta operatives Dash and Magic, who unexpectedly encounter Holly and Stella, leading to an intense romantic connection. As both men prepare unforgettable Valentine's Day surprises for the women, unforeseen events take a surprising turn, altering their plans and relationships in unexpected ways. The narrative explores themes of love, attraction, and the twists of fate that can change everything.
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a scorching Silverstone installment that finds a former military man racing to save the woman he loves as danger closes in on them both. Former military man turned government assassin Kellan "Eagle" Trowbridge isn't looking for love. He'd rather keep his head down at his cover job as an employee of Silverstone Towing. That all changes, however, when he meets Taylor Cardin. Beautiful, smart, and witty Taylor instantly falls for the mysterious tow truck driver, who comforts her both in the aftermath of the car crash she sees firsthand and when the police dismiss her as a credible witness because of her prosopagnosia, or face blindness. Eagle, on the other hand, can remember every person he's ever met--and the two counterparts forge an immediate connection. But someone else is just as intrigued by Taylor's unique condition as Eagle is...and his intentions are downright deadly. Soon, Eagle and Taylor are too caught up in each other to see the danger that's approaching. But as time runs out, they'll discover their love isn't the only thing fighting to survive.
In this final installment of New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker's Silverstone series, a battle-scarred assassin must rescue an old flame from ruthless drug lords. What was supposed to be a short trip to Jamaica becomes a years-long nightmare as Cassidy Hewitt and her son fall into the grip of an infamous drug kingpin. Desperate for rescue, Cassidy risks everything to send secret letters to the FBI, hoping someone, anyone, will answer her call. When secret operative Leo "Gramps" Zanardi sees Cassidy's letters, he knows this isn't just another covert mission. The two had electric chemistry back in high school, and Leo finds himself eager for a reunion--even if the circumstances aren't exactly ideal. After arriving back in Indiana, Leo and Cassidy think they're free to start a new life together. But the kingpin's goons won't let go of Cassidy so easily: they follow her from Jamaica, leaving carnage in their wake. Before the pair can fully embrace the love they've been missing all these years, they'll need the entire Silverstone team's help to be victorious in the showdown of their lives.
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a heart-pounding installment in the Silverstone series about a love-shy ex-military man and a beautiful scientist reeling from a family tragedy. When Mark “Smoke” Chamberlin ventures into the Nigerian jungle with his team of government assassins, his mission is get in, kill the target, and make it out alive. With his extensive military experience, Smoke has no problem heading into dangerous territory. When it comes to love, though, he’s always been a little wary. But then he meets the beautiful, intrepid Molly Smith. Schoolteacher Molly has been trying to outrun a lifetime of bad luck, and now she finds herself kidnapped along with a hundred schoolgirls in the jungle. But when Smoke finds them, Molly thinks her luck might be turning around―until she returns to the US to find her beloved grandparents murdered. Devastated by their deaths and mystified by the turn of events, Molly turns to Smoke for comfort. But as Molly and Smoke grow closer, a different threat emerges…one that will put their relationship to the test and their lives in grave danger.
"Over the years, Storm North has witnessed two teams of Navy SEALs under his command find true love. He doesn't expect the same for himself. He's too old. Too jaded. Too set in his ways. Until a woman who's been right in front of him for years manages to impress Storm in a way very few women--or men--ever have. Jane Hamilton knows it's ridiculous to have a crush on the charismatic and handsome admiral. She's the divorced mother of a twenty-six-year-old daughter. Too old for crushes. Too old for a lot of things. There's no chance she'll ever catch the eye of a man like Storm North. Until someone delivers a bomb to the base. As the civilian contractor in charge of the mail room, Jane finds herself in the direct line of fire, enduring a series of events that leads to a budding relationship with the very man she's been longing for. She couldn't be happier, and Storm feels the same. The only one unhappy, in fact, is the thwarted bomber. Unhappy enough to do something drastic. Now Storm and Jane have to work together to save innocent sailors--and themselves--from an explosive situation threatening their happily ever after"--Publisher's description.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Larissa Ione, Susan Stoker, Joanna Wylde, and Carly Phillips come four dark, sensual tales that are sure to captivate. In "Cipher," an Unfallen angel awakens in hell with new wings and fangs, under the watchful eye of Lyre, a fallen angel seeking revenge. As she attempts to manipulate Cipher’s dark side, he has other plans in mind. "Rescuing Macie" follows Mercedes Laughlin, who has finally reconciled with her estranged brother, Truck. Just as she begins to enjoy this newfound relationship, trouble arises from an ex, and Colonel Colton Robinson, Truck's boss, complicates matters further. Colt is determined to help Macie and protect his friend’s sister while pursuing his own chance at happiness. In "Eli’s Triumph," Peaches Taylor has spent years working at the Starkwood Saloon, saving to buy it. However, her plans are disrupted when Eli King returns, ready to claim the bar and the woman he desires. Finally, "Take the Bride" features Ryder Hammond and Sierra Knight, former high school sweethearts whose relationship ended in heartbreak. As Sierra prepares to marry another man, Ryder unexpectedly objects, claiming her and whisking her away to a secluded cabin. Each novella stands alone, offering a glimpse into the authors' worlds while providing fans with an exciting addition to their series. Enjoy these thrilling narratives!
Aspen Mesmer seeks to move on from her ex and unexpectedly finds a deep connection with a Delta Force operative after asking him for a kiss. Despite her complicated feelings for another soldier, she is drawn to the respect and chemistry she shares with Kane. As she navigates her male-dominated profession, Aspen begins to consider the possibility of camaraderie and support from Kane and his team, hinting at a potential new path in both her personal and professional life.
This collection features four engaging tales by Susan Stoker, each exploring themes of love and unexpected connections. "Caroline's Surprise" delves into a heartwarming romance, while "Carnal Comfort" offers a steamy encounter. "Best Christmas Ever" captures the magic of the holiday season through a romantic lens, and "First Kiss" highlights the excitement and nerves of new beginnings. Together, these stories showcase Stoker's ability to blend emotion and passion in diverse settings.
Nach Jahren der Entfremdung hat Mercedes Laughlin sich endlich mit ihrem älteren Bruder versöhnt. Eigentlich sollte sie überglücklich sein, Truck und seiner Frau näherzukommen ... und das wäre auch der Fall, wenn einer ihrer Ex-Freunde ihr keine Schwierigkeiten bereiten würde. Wenn man dann noch Colonel Colton Robinson, Trucks Vorgesetzten, bedenkt - ein umwerfend attraktiver Mann, den sie unter eher peinlichen Umständen kennengelernt hat -, hat Macie gerade ein bisschen viel um die Ohren. Schon in dem Moment, in dem Colt Macie zum ersten Mal begegnet ist, war er fasziniert von ihr, und die Panikattacke, die sie auf der Hochzeit ihres Bruders erlitten hat, hat dem keinen Abbruch getan. Liebend gern hätte er sie umworben, bis ein Telefonanruf alles verändert. Macie ist zur Zielscheibe geworden und Colt ist entschlossen, sie zu beschützen, bis er und ihr Bruder die Gefahr beseitigen können. Colt will unter allen Umständen verhindern, dass sein Freund seine Schwester erneut verliert ... und dass er die Chance verpasst, mit Macie sein eigenes Happy End zu finden. Die Rettung von Macie ist das elfte Buch der Reihe Die Delta Force Heroes. Jedes Buch kann unabhängig von den anderen gelesen werden, es gibt am Ende keine Cliffhanger.
Gerade noch kümmerte Casey Shea sich um ihre eigenen Angelegenheiten, machte ihren Job und unterrichtete ihre College-Studentinnen in Insektenkunde, und plötzlich findet sie sich mitten im Dschungel von Costa Rica wieder und kämpft um ihr Leben. Troy »Beatle« Lennon hat hautnah miterlebt, wie seine Freunde sich Hals über Kopf verliebten, jedoch hätte er nie erwartet, dass ihm einmal das Gleiche passieren könnte. Bis er das Bild der Schwester einer seine Teamkameraden sieht. Und das war's. Die Freude in ihren Augen spricht ihn auf eine Weise an, die er nicht erklären kann. Doch diese Freude wird momentan von einem Unbekannten bedroht, der Casey entführt hat und tief im Dschungel versteckt hält. Nun ist es an Beatle, sie zu finden und in Sicherheit zu bringen, bis die Bedrohung neutralisiert werden kann. Wie es sich herausstellt, ist es recht leicht, den Gefahren des Dschungels zu trotzen ... es ist wesentlich schwieriger - und fast tödlich -, dem Entführer einen Schritt voraus zu sein. »Die Rettung von Casey« ist das siebente Buch der Reihe »Die Delta Force Heroes«. Jedes Buch kann unabhängig von den anderen gelesen werden, es gibt am Ende keine Cliffhanger.
Als Delta Force-Soldat bekommt man viel zu sehen. Häufig sogar zu viel. Doch nichts kann dich darauf vorbereiten, mit ansehen zu müssen, wie dein gesamtes Team vor deinen Augen stirbt ... Der Verlust seiner Teamkameraden - und seines Arms - bereitet Dane »Fish« Munroe auch Monate später immer noch Probleme. Er ist nach Idaho gezogen, doch die Isolation dort verschlimmert die Dinge nur, anstatt sie besser zu machen. Nicht dass es irgendjemanden interessieren würde. Doch eigentlich ... ist da Bryn Hartwell, die es interessiert. Sie versucht sogar, diesem geheimnisvollen Mann, der in dem Supermarkt einkauft, in dem sie nachts arbeitet, unbemerkt das Leben ein wenig leichter zu machen. Doch leider bringt ihr das nichts weiter als eine Standpauke ein. Fasziniert von der sonderbaren, liebenswürdigen und sozial unbeholfenen Frau gestattet Dane es sich zum ersten Mal seit einer Ewigkeit, jemandem nahezukommen. Ein möglicherweise großer Fehler - denn als Bryns Interesse an dem Lebensstil der Prepper sie in die Arme eines einheimischen Terroristen treibt, könnte Danes psychische Genesung unmöglich werden. Doch einmal ein Delta, immer ein Delta. Und da gibt es ein Team in Texas, das bereit ist, Dane innerhalb kürzester Zeit zur Seite zu stehen.
A Wall Street Journal bestseller. From bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a sizzling new series about four former military operatives who rid the world of the worst of humanity while fighting to protect the best part of their lives: the women they love. Former military operative Carson "Bull" Rhodes hasn't dated seriously since he and his teammates left the army. Since then he's opened Silverstone Towing--which is a front for his other job: hired killer. When kindergarten teacher Skylar Reid calls for help while stranded on the side of the interstate, the attraction is instant. The problem is Bull's career has jaded him. Skylar's innocent, and he wants to keep her that way. Cautious by nature, Skylar never expected to fall in love with her tow truck driver. Even so, once Bull reveals what he really does for a living, she's not sure she can handle it. When Skylar faces threats that have nothing to do with Bull's job but are just as deadly, the stakes are higher than ever. With the help of the Silverstone team, Bull will use everything he's learned over the years to bring the woman he loves home--because the alternative is unthinkable.
An Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestseller. For a Mountain Mercenary and a desperate woman, love becomes a dangerous refuge in New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker's novel of heart-gripping suspense. Mountain Mercenary Hunter "Meat" Snow has a mission: eliminate the human traffickers scouring the barrios of Lima for vulnerable prey. But it's Meat who's taken down. Separated from his team and beaten within an inch of his life, he's left for dead. When he wakes, it's to the intimate care of a beautiful stranger who knows all about survival. Zara Layne was a child when a brutal murder left her orphaned and abandoned in Peru. Ever since, she's fended for herself on the streets, outrunning its predators. Trusting men is not in Zara's blood...until it warms to the exhilarating touch of the wounded hero who promises deliverance. As each other's rescuers, they return to Colorado for a new normal. But when Meat disappears, Zara discovers how ruthless the past can be. With the help of the loyal Mercenaries, she's drawing on her own skills of endurance to find him. And for Zara, there's no danger great enough to come between her and the man she loves.
Navy Nurse Avery Nelson never dreamed she'd be taken hostage during her deployment in Afghanistan. She's assisting local women with healthcare, not fighting in a war. But digging her way out of her would-be grave turns out to be the battle of her life. She's not the type to simply lay down and die, or sit around crying, waiting for someone to save her...though Avery can't deny it's a massive relief when the very SEAL she's been flirting with for months comes to her rescue. Cole "Rex" Kingston has saved his fair share of women over his time as a SEAL, but no mission has ever seemed as important as the one to find Avery Nelson. Digging the woman out of the rubble of a mountainside in Afghanistan hammers home to them both just how short life is, and they waste no time acting on their attraction, getting closer as Cole helps Avery deal with the aftermath of her ordeal. But someone isn't happy that Avery didn't die in the mountains...and they'll do anything to make sure she doesn't live long enough to talk about what she might've heard and seen while deployed. ** Securing Avery is the 5th book in the SEAL of Protection: Legacy Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
Wolf und seine Kameraden des SEAL-Teams haben schon viele Leben gerettet und sich in unzähligen gefährlichen Situationen wiedergefunden, doch ihre jüngste Mission könnte sich als die schwierigste von allen herausstellen. Ihnen wurde aufgetragen, die amerikanische Soldatin Sergeant Penelope Turner aus den Fängen von ISIS zu befreien. Also infiltrieren die Männer das Flüchtlingslager, wo sie angeblich gefangen gehalten wird. Die Zustände sind erschreckend, die Suche nahezu unmöglich, und doch könnte Penelope selbst der Schlüssel zu ihrem Erfolg sein ... falls die SEALs ihre Hinweise richtig interpretieren können. Eine undurchdringliche Wüste, ein gefährliches Gebirge, viele Tote und Aufständische auf der Jagd ... all dies und noch mehr steht den SEALs im Weg, um ihre Mission erfolgreich beenden und zu ihren Frauen nach Hause zurückkehren zu können. Manchmal besteht eine Mission aus mehr, als nur ein einziges Team bewältigen kann. Mit ein wenig Hilfe von neuen Freunden werden die SEALs nicht ruhen, bis ihre Aufgabe erfüllt ist. Scheitern kommt nicht infrage. **Schutz für die Zukunft ist eine eigenständige Liebesgeschichte. Es ist das zehnte Buch der Reihe SEALs of Protection. Die Geschichte ist in sich abgeschlossen und kann als eigenständiges Buch gelesen werden, es wird jedoch empfohlen, die Bände nacheinander zu lesen, um in den maximalen Genuss der Serie zu kommen.**
Carolines und Wolfs Beziehung begann eher holprig ... eine Flugzeugentführung, Kidnapping, versuchter Mord und ein vereitelter terroristischer Anschlag. Doch nun haben sich die Dinge beruhigt und dem Paar steht eine Hochzeit bevor. Mit Hilfe von Cookie, Wolfs Teamkollegen, plant Caroline ihre Traumhochzeit. Doch natürlich kann bei ihrem Glück nicht einfach alles glattgehen. Schließen Sie sich Alabama und Abe, Cookie und Fiona und natürlich dem Rest des SEAL-Teams an, um Caroline und Wolf bei ihrer Hochzeit zu begleiten. **»Die Hochzeit von Caroline« ist eine eigenständige Liebesgeschichte. Es ist das vierte Buch der Reihe »SEALs of Protection«. Die Geschichte ist in sich abgeschlossen und kann als eigenständiges Buch gelesen werden, es wird jedoch empfohlen, die Bände nacheinander zu lesen, um in den maximalen Genuss der Serie zu kommen.**
Sadie Jennings was used to being protected. As the niece of Sean Taggart, and the receptionist at McKay-Taggart Group, she was constantly surrounded by Alpha men more than capable, and willing, to lay down their life for her. But when she learns about a friend in trouble, she doesn't hesitate to leave town without a word to her uncle to help. After several harrowing weeks, her friend is now safe, but the repercussions of her rash act linger on. Chase Jackson, no stranger to dangerous situations as a captain in the US Army, has volunteered himself as Sadie's bodyguard. He fell head over heels for the beautiful woman the first time he laid eyes on her. With a Delta Force team at his back, he reassures the Taggart's that Sadie will be safe. But when her past catches up with her, Chase has to use everything he's learned over his career to keep his promise...and to keep Sadie alive long enough to officially make her his.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Australian outback, this novel explores themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of relationships. It follows the intertwined lives of characters facing personal struggles and the harsh realities of their environment. As they navigate challenges, their journeys reveal deep emotional connections and the healing power of nature. The story captures the essence of the outback, blending romance with the spirit of adventure, ultimately leading to self-discovery and redemption.