Lacey Kendrick

He’s a single dad, new in town…and an Ex-SEAL working for NEXTUS Security. She’s unlucky in love, unapproachable, cold-blooded…and the Chief of the GRPD. That's all it takes to ignite the sparks. Kennedy Claythorne was just trying to relax with a friend on ladies' night… As Fraser Knox strummed his guitar on stage, the air grew thick with sweat while women set their sights on him, but he only had eyes for his six-string… Not for long. The moment they locked eyes, something ignited between them that was too hard to resist. It's not long before they succumb to their desires and they find themselves tangled in sheets. But as soon as the night was over, Fraser left without warning, leaving Kennedy with nothing but questions and frustration. She had no idea that Fraser was new in town…and a single father who had to go home to his son. Upon their next encounter, disbelief washed over them. He was an agent of NEXTUS, while she held the reins as GRPD's Chief. Yet, the magnetic pull between them was impossible to resist, igniting a blaze of desire. But as they navigate their tumultuous relationship, they’ll uncover a dangerous threat to their community. And the stakes get higher as they uncover secrets that put both their lives in danger. The pull between them grows stronger with every passing day, but with the town on the brink of chaos, can they resist the temptation or will their love be torn apart by the very forces that brought them together? Standalone. No Cheating. No Cliffhanging. Guaranteed HEA. Author's note Although this is a standalone book, it is strongly suggested that you read the other books in the NEXTUS Security Series - in chronological order - to increase your enjoyment of reuniting with characters you've seen evolve.

Commander Eli Drake believes that now is the time for the city of Grove Rock to experience its rebirth. As the lead officer for the illustrious security firm, NEXTUS, Eli has guided the good people of Grove Rock as they’ve overcome many obstacles and he just knows that better days are ahead. As he steps into his new role as commander of the organization, he hopes that the peace and prosperity the people of this town deserve will be the gift he can give to the public at large. Doctor Lilith Freeman has been absent from Grove Rock for the past ten years. She and Eli were once engaged to be married, but when their differences pushed between them, they split apart irrevocably. She moved on, hoping to get some distance from the man she once loved and find happiness in her work and research. But when Lilith awakens one day and finds herself back in Grove Rock, things become complicated once again. She has a terrible bruise on her head and her thoughts are muddled. She believes she’s living the life she left behind so long ago. She calls out for Eli, looking to the man she once loved and is sure she still does, for help. But a lot can happen in ten years. It seems that Lilith has a connection with a suspicious death... Can Eli face the choices Lilith has made along the way... and save her? If you like your romances full of heat, suspense, action, twists and turns, you may love this one! Get ready for a wild ride! Some of your favorite characters from other books in the series are making surprise cameos, so buckle up and get prepared to be swept away with excitement... Y ou'll be happy to find some characters you love here. This book is part of NEXTUS Security Series. It is suggested to read the previous books in the Series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone. No Cheating. No Cliffhanging. Garanteed HEA.

Action-packed and suspenseful romance with a heart-warming HEA... I didn’t expect to have to run for my life… And to fall for my new neighbor? Yeah, right. I witnessed a murder, and no one will believe I’m innocent. So I fled the scene of the crime… And will do everything to make myself forgotten. I settled in a small town and tried to rebuild my life. But there is one guy who always run into me. As if there is no other place to go… I don't want to draw attention to myself by struggling with this guy, who claims to be my… neighbor . I feel like it's already too late, though. Familiar people are in town. Familiar people who are surely here to denounce me. But it turns out that my neighbor is an ex-soldier. And he will protect me, he will help me fight. The more I get to know him, the more I enjoy spending time with him. I never expected the smoldering passion that sparked between us… His lips have me swooning. His touch makes my heart beat wildly. The way he looks at me sets a fire inside… Which leaves me breathless… because I want more… And now I regret letting him help me. I’m afraid he’s embarked on a deadly whirlwind. Broken Protector Next Door is a scorching and action-packed romantic suspense. Standalone. No cheating. No cliffhanger. Get ready for a wild ride of passionate love and intense suspense. Follow an overly protective hero and his kick ass heroine through the depths of secrets, perfect lies, deception… and watch them go from enemies to lovers - all with intoxicating twists that will keep you on your toes until the final page! "Do yourself a favor and read it! " - Megan Please note: The characters struggle with some traumatic incidents. Reader discretion is advised. Mature audience, 18+.

After witnessing horrible things… I fled to New York to start a new life. What a bad idea… I now have a scorching single dad and ex-SEAL as a new neighbor. And he thinks I'm the enemy… When I met my gorgeous, yet infuriatingly grumpy new neighbor, I never expected to fall for him. Despite our initial animosity towards each other, I became friends with his daughter… And eventually, he started to warm up. But after a scorching passionate night that went… bad , I didn't take him seriously when he came to warn me about the danger that's lurking in my past. Soon enough, I found myself in deep trouble. With danger closing in from all sides, I have no choice but to trust him. We now have to work together and to keep one step ahead of the person who wants me dead, while both our pasts come knocking… If we want us and our budding love to survive… Standalone. No cheating. No cliffhanger. Are you ready to take a wild journey with an overly protective hero and his sexy, kick ass heroine? Prepare yourself to delve into a world of secrecy and treachery, where a tale of ardent love, thrilling action, and gripping suspense awaits. Watch your heroes unravel their tangled past as they journey from enemies to lovers. This intoxicating tale swerves in unexpected directions with twists and turns; buckle up because you won't want to get off until the thrilling finale! Please note: The characters struggle with some traumatic incidents. Reader discretion is advised. Mature audience, 18+.

The same guy that dumped me years ago is back to save my life. Not good… I’m keeping a secret that I’m not ready to share. He was my first, and I thought he would be my forever. I was so wrong. He left me and I never saw him again. So, I omitted to tell him something. What he didn’t know couldn’t hurt him. Plus, I didn’t need a man who doesn’t love me. But when a new drug starts circulating in the high school I work in, I know I’m in over my head. Worse, my brother asks none other than Jon for help. This guy is an Ex-SEAL with eyes I can’t resist… He’s also the absolute last man I want to return to Grove Rock. And he’s now a single dad… To protect my pride and my secret, I try to avoid him. But it’s impossible. Soon, I must admit that not an ounce of our chemistry has faded. I still want him. Badly. But this drug crisis escalates and I wonder where it will take us. If we survive this… Will Jon ever forgive me for hiding my secret from him?

To uncover the cause of my sister’s death, I must team up with a grumpy… Tantalizing jerk. My sister and I were inseparable. Her death is labeled natural causes. But I say it’s not... Then I meet Marcus Howard, a brilliant, tall and strong Ex-SEAL. Sleuthing with him makes it hard to ignore our chemistry. I feel I shouldn’t cross the line… I wish I could resist him. Soon, we’re tangled deep in each other’s arms and the web of my sister’s secrets. And I discover Marcus is keeping secrets of his own… Grumpy Protector is a Contemporary Romantic Suspense with a hint of Mystery... Featuring an ultimately not so grumpy man and the woman he will do anything for. It's a full length novel, standalone, and ends with Happily Ever After. No cheating. No cliffhanging.