Ellie Masters

Kate Summers's career on the police force came to an implosive end when the mayor’s wife exposed her secret life as the Mistress of Pain. Kate lost not only her detective’s badge but something much more valuable: she lost her confidence as a Mistress of men. She now scrapes by as a private investigator, feeding off the misery of others. When the mayor and his wife ask her to investigate the murder of their daughter, Kate faces a difficult choice. To follow the leads, she must reenter the world that destroyed her career and go undercover as a submissive to a noted Dom. Kate swore she would never endure the submissive role again, yet Jake Davenport is the one dominant fearless enough to not only challenge her rules, but break them. There's only one problem. Jake’s complicated past raises too many questions, and as her investigation progresses, Jake might just be her number one suspect.

For those who believe in true love and love at first sight. When Abby Knight’s promising start as a family physician is cut short by an abusive relationship, she flees a painful past, trading the hustle and bustle of city living for the more sedate pace of country life. Her introduction to Peace Springs begins with a freak May snowstorm, a near collision with a moose, a marauding pack of wolves, a mountain man savior, a trek through the snow and spitting llamas. She’s not sure what to think of her choice to join her uncle’s family practice in Peace Springs. All in all, it’s not a very auspicious beginning. But leaving her old life, and starting over, is exactly what Abby needs. Meeting Drake, her savior, makes her feel something she hasn't felt in years. Peace. But she’s not interested in a new relationship. The only thing she cares about is establishing her medical practice and maybe finding a little bit of peace along the way. Coming off an abusive relationship makes her wary, but there’s no denying the simmering attraction between her and Drake. Only through facing her fears, and living in the moment, will Abby find happiness in the small town of Peace Springs. But when her past catches up to her, Abby’s perfect new life is in jeopardy. Is she strong enough to fight for what she wants and find true love after all? Saving Abby, is a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense, about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin. (Saving Abby: previously published—in part—as 'Finding Peace, a novella,' the story tripled in size to a full novel with significant additions to the storyline. Appeared in the Desire After Dark Anthology published in Jan 2022.)

Keeping her safe from a deadly cartel might be the easy part of our relationship… As a former NAVY SEAL and Guardian, rescuing Isabelle LaCroix was my job. Falling for her was not. But that didn’t stop me. Boy, did I fall hard. Just my luck… Izzy isn’t looking for happily ever after. Especially not with a guy like me. She’s got big dreams, and she’s as strong, smart, and independent as she is sinfully seductive and sexy. Not even she can ignore the pull of attraction between us, or the way the air sizzles when we’re in the same room. Instead of falling for me, she fights her feelings; and boy does she know how to fight. I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her to take a chance on love—and on me. But first, I have to fix the biggest mistake I’ve ever made. When I rescued Isabelle, I thought she was no longer in danger. I was wrong. The cartel wants Izzy back, and they’re used to getting whatever—and whoever—they want. What they don’t realize is that I’ll burn their entire world to the ground for the woman I love. And nothing will stand in my way. __________________________ Rescuing Isabelle is the second book in the exhilarating new BRAVO TEAM series. It’s an angsty, steamy, romantic suspense read, chock-full of edge-of-your-seat action, exciting adventure, and all the protective hero yummy goodness you can handle. It’s hot, H-O-T… HOT! These former Navy SEALs, DELTA Operatives, and Special Ops soldiers turned Guardians & Protectors will capture your heart and leave you breathless. If you’re looking for Heart-Stopping, Pulse-Pounding, Can’t-Stop-Reading Romantic Suspense filled with all of your Swoon-worthy, Passionate and Protective Ex-Military Heroes, and you CRAVE an unputdownable, read-all-night romantic suspense that sweeps you off your feet then you need to read RESCUING ISABELLE! Download today—let BOOKER and the Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists restore your belief in modern day heroes. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed. Each book is a stand-alone with a different couple.

Meet BRAVO Team, former military special ops soldiers turned hostage rescue specialists. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, the entire series is an addictive adrenaline rush from the first page to the last. Fierce protectors, the Guardians are a band of brothers who'll face any danger to rescue those who've been taken. Brady, Bravo One: After a brutal year of recovery following life-threatening injuries, Brady wears his scars both inside and out. He may be damaged, but he’s not broken. He's back, ready for action, and prepared to do whatever it takes to rescue those who’ve been taken. He’s a Guardian—body, heart, mind, and soul—and it’s past time for Bravo Team to return to duty. When a Nicaraguan cartel kidnaps the widow of the doctor who saved his SEAL team, Brady’s prepared to move heaven and earth to rescue Angie Maddox. He’ll fulfill the promise he made on her husband’s grave; to be there, if she’s ever in need. What he’s not prepared for is how hard he falls for the beautiful widow. No woman wants a damaged man with disfiguring scars. But that won’t stop Brady. He knows what he wants and will put everything on the line to convince Angie he’s the right man to stand by her side. If you’re looking for Angsty, Steamy, Heart-Stopping, Pulse-Pounding, Can’t-Stop-Reading Romantic Suspense filled with all of your Sexy, Swoon-worthy Passionate and Protective Men, and you CRAVE an unputdownable, read-all-night, edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense that sweeps you off your feet and leaves your heart racing, then you need to read RESCUING ANGIE! Grab it today—let Brady and the Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists restore your belief in modern day heroes. The Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists are contemporary stand-alone, steamy military protector romances with protective heroes and the fearless heroines who steal their hearts. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed. Each book is a stand-alone with a different couple.

One dangerous family. One determined Guardian. And the daughter caught between them. Her treacherous family ties could destroy them all... MARIA Criminals. Mafia. That’s what everyone said we were. I never believed the rumors, though. I’d know if anything shady was happening in my family. Except…I didn’t. When my best friend disappears from the Belvedere, I knew I could find her. Because while I might be clueless about my family, I know everything that happens in my hotel. That’s when I found him. I thought he was the bad guy. My enemy. He wasn’t. But just because I misjudged him doesn’t mean he can’t destroy me….and my heart… LIAM The Rossi crime family is going down. As a Guardian, it’s my job to make it happen. I was ready for anything. Except her. Maria’s clearly innocent. I didn’t want to give her the dose of reality that destroyed her perfect world. But I had no choice. See, I need her. Being her fake boyfriend is the only way to get close to her family. She’s a means to an end. Except now, she’s so much more. What I feel for her could ruin everything. For both of us… The Guardian Hostage Rescue series gets more intense with every book. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, it's an addictive adrenalin rush. Rescuing Maria is the seventh book of The Guardians: Hostage Rescue Specialists series. It’s a fast-paced, steamy, contemporary, military, romantic suspense that will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. If you love over-the-top protective military men that like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Maria is for you. Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them in order, as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series. Series Complete! Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin!

When a moment of defiance turns into a living nightmare, Eve Deverough will do whatever it takes to survive. EVE Daughter of a shipping mogul, Eve leads a charmed life. She wants for nothing, except for the love of her cold and distant father. In a moment of defiance, she runs off to Cancun, shedding her private security detail for some fun in the sun over spring break. Only there is no fun. There is no sun. Eve’s kidnapped off the streets of Cancun, transported in a shipping container with twelve other girls, to be sold off to the highest bidder in an auction of the most vile kind. Only Eve’s worth more to her kidnapper than a quick buck at market. She’s being held for ransom. As days turn to weeks, and weeks turn to months, the ransom demands escalate. Held captive by the despicable human trafficker, Tomas Benefield, in his stronghold hidden in the jungles of Colombia, Eve’s freedom is in jeopardy. Which forces her to do the unthinkable. MAX Alpha One, Max, leader of Guardian HRS’s Alpha Team volunteers for an undercover mission to rescue the daughter of a shipping mogul who’s been kidnapped. Despite paying escalating ransom demands, her captors refuse to free her and her father is running out of cash. Eve’s photos tell a somber picture and Max is ready to answer the call. How he’s going to play the part of a brutal and depraved monster is beyond him, but there’s no other way. He'll infiltrate The Retreat, a compound hidden in the jungles of Colombia, posing as a buyer intent on buying a girl at auction. He's not prepared for the intense attraction he feels for Eve and fights to remain professional. Above all else, he’s laser-focused on Rescuing Eve. Failing is not an option. As his attraction builds, there’s one BIG problem. Instead of a rescuer, all Eve sees is another monstrous man intent on defiling an unwilling girl. She hates him on sight. Rescuing Eve is non-stop action with an in-depth look at the Columbian human trafficking business. Max is sure to steal your heart with his respect towards women, his sculpted physique, and morals that withstand the ever-present temptations of The Retreat, not to mention The Oasis. This book will keep you engaged and captivated and is sure to test you when it comes to watching the slow-burning chemistry unfold between Max and Eve. Grab Your Copy Today! Guardians Hostage Rescue Specialists: If you love over the top alphas, military men that like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Eve is for you. Rescuing Eve is book 4 in the Guardian HRS series. A fast-paced, steamy, contemporary, military, romantic suspense that will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. Meet the Guardians: protective male heroes and the smart, feisty heroines who steal her Guardian's heart. Each couple has their own Happily Ever After (HEA).

Rescuing Barbi is the sixth book in the exhilarating new BRAVO TEAM series. It’s an angsty, steamy, romantic suspense chock-full of edge-of-your-seat action, exciting adventure, and all the protective hero yummy goodness you can handle. It’s hot, H-O-T… HOT! These former Navy SEALs, DELTA Operatives, and Special Ops soldiers turned Guardians & Protectors will capture your heart and leave you breathless. If you’re looking for Heart-Stopping, Pulse-Pounding, Can’t-Stop-Reading Romantic Suspense filled with all of your Swoon-worthy, Passionate and Protective Ex-Military Heroes, and you CRAVE an unputdownable, read-all-night romantic suspense that sweeps you off your feet then you need to read RESCUING BARBI! Download today—let the Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists restore your belief in modern day heroes.

As the wife of the Fairytale Killer, Melissa is closing out a chapter of her life, one cloaked in horror and guilt. All she wants is to move on and put the past behind her. On leave from his role as a Guardian, an elite group of para-military hostage rescue specialists, CJ will finally witness the execution of the man who butchered his baby sister. As Melissa and CJ rebuild the pieces of their lives, a man with the blackest of hearts and an endless capacity to inflict pain changes everything. Prince Charming seeks to honor his mentor's legacy and expand his collection of princesses by adding his most treasured Queen. As tornados tear through town, three lives will be uprooted, twisted, and tangled beyond what any of them can foresee. Melissa and CJ will struggle to come together as horrific events rip them apart, while Prince Charming seeks his Queen.

SYBIL Falling for my Protector might cost me my life. I was abducted and shipped out, meant to be sold. My freedom stolen. My body no longer mine. My life…over. Or so I thought. The Guardians swooped in. They saved me from a living Hell, but my life is still in danger. The men who took me want me back. They’re out there, hunting me. Once again, the Guardians step up. They assign me a Protector to keep me safe. A former Navy SEAL, Brett’s not only easy on the eyes, he’s a living hero with a unique skillset. Tough as nails, he takes his job seriously, and he’ll do anything to keep me safe. Even if it means risking his life while saving mine. There’s one problem and it’s getting bigger each and every day. The longer we’re together, the more I want Brett to guard more than my body. I want him to be mine. He can never be mine, but I want him anyway. BRETT My mission is to protect her, not make her mine. As a former Navy SEAL, I’m used to dodging bullets. I’m used to living by a code. Protect and defend is a motto seared into my soul. Now, I’m a personal protection specialist, a Guardian Protector, and my first assignment comes with a different kind of danger. Danger wrapped in the sinful curves of Sybil Niles incredible body. Which is why I made three rules. Rule #1: protect my client at all cost. Rule #2: no emotional entanglements. Rule #3: Don’t break rule #1 or rule #2 My rules keep things professional, but day by day, night by night, and touch by touch, my control is slipping. I’ll put myself in harm’s way, risk my life to save hers, but the one thing I can’t do is protect her from myself. Loving her could kill us both. I broke my second rule, but I won’t break the first. I’ll protect Sybil if it's the last thing I do. After all, Sybil is the siren who stole my heart.

The Guardian Hostage Rescue series gets more intense with every book. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, it's an addictive adrenalin rush._________________Name: Lily FreemanJob: DEA Field Operative.Assignment: Undercover.Target: Knox Wilder (alleged drug runner).Objective: Get close to Wilder. Infiltrate his organization. Tear it down from the inside.Obstacles: Knox Wilder isn’t what he seems, and while I’m supposed to be the one seducing him, he’s the one fulfilling the filthy fantasies I keep hidden from myself.Working undercover doesn’t come without risk, but there are some benefits. I can sleep with Knox without guilt. It’s all for God and country, and dang it if I’m not a patriot._________________Name: Knox WilderJob: Guardian, an elite, ex-military, special forces expert.Position: Alpha-Six.Assignment: Undercover.Target: Tomas Benefield’s Human trafficking organization.Objective: Rescue a dozen women before they disappear forever.Obstacles: The op is going well, a near-flawless execution until a DEA Taskforce screws everything up. They think I’m involved in transporting drugs, and I’ve got no time to set the beautiful agent straight.I shouldn’t let my guard down. I shouldn’t let her get close. There’s a whole lot I shouldn’t do with the beautiful blonde, but there’s something about her I can’t resist.I’ll protect her from any threat, but what happens when my enemies set their sights on her? When the biggest threat to her safety is me?___________________________Rescuing Lily is book five of The Guardians: Hostage Rescue Specialists series. It’s a fast-paced, steamy, contemporary, military, romantic suspense that will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. If you love over-the-top protective military men that like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Lily is for you.Each book is a contemporary standalone, steamy military romantic suspense, with a protective, arrogant, male hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart.Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them all in order as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series.Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin!

MOIRA I’ve been to hell and back, And back again. It's a never-ending cycle for me. Every time I think the worst is over, I get knocked right back down again. I grew up on the streets. I've been traded in and out of men's beds, I thought that was my lowest moment, but I was wrong. I was taken from one hell and sold into another. I'm calloused, hardened, and hopeless. But when Griff swoops in, More than once, To protect me, save me, rescue me, One thing is certain: He’ll never stop saving me. He’s my Guardian angel, One I can't live without. GRIFF I'd go to Hell and back to save her, Knock anyone down who gets in my way. I did it once. I’ll do it again. I’ll do it as many times as it takes. She's strong, bold, and beautiful, Yet vulnerable, sensitive, and perfect. She deserves the best in life, Except for the hand she's been dealt. I need her, love her, crave her, And I'll do anything to keep Moira safe.

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here The last thing Zoe expects during Spring Break is to be trapped in a shipping container with a dozen other girls. One phone call changes my entire life. My best friend’s little sister is missing, kidnapped off the streets of Cancun. He needs my special skill set to bring her home. A former Navy SEAL, I’m now a Guardian, a brotherhood of men dedicated to rescuing those who’ve been taken. Rescuing Zoe should be just another job, but Zoe and I share a history. One her brother doesn’t know about. She’s been in love with me since she was five. It began as an annoyance, but a year ago I set her straight. She crawled into my bed and I broke her heart. I walked away. But now? Now, I’ll do anything to bring her home.

Our first touch was an offer of comfort. Our first kiss was a moment of weakness. Our first night of passion that shattered all my defenses. The captivating barista with a haunted past is now my key witness. Why? Because her traumatic history could crack my case wide open. Jenna Marlowe's sapphire eyes and gentle smile captivate me. Her resilient spirit and hidden strength leave me breathless. Her vulnerability awakens my every protective instinct. As a seasoned detective haunted by the disappearance of four teenage girls, I shouldn't allow myself to be drawn to a witness, but her courage in the face of unspeakable horrors awakens every protective instinct I possess. I tell myself it's just about solving the case—using her insights to bring down a trafficking ring. This is merely a professional collaboration. I never anticipated the consequences. As we uncover connections between Jenna's past and my current case, we find ourselves thrust into a treacherous world of human trafficking, arms dealing, and international crime. Jenna has become more than a witness; she's become my reason for living. When a global criminal organization targets her, it changes everything in unexpected ways. Suddenly, we're bonding through shared trauma, and I'm not just her protector—I'm her guardian against a world determined to tear us apart. Now, I'm fighting not only for her life but for a future I never thought possible. From USA Today Bestselling Author and Top 15 Amazon Author Ellie Masters comes JENNA’S PROTECTOR, a heart-pounding romantic suspense novel that explores the depths of human resilience, the power of love, and the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of unspeakable evil. Don't miss this unforgettable tale of passion and peril, where two hearts forged in steel must fight for their future against all odds. Download your copy today and dive into an unforgettable adventure and romance._______________ • Band of brothers camaraderie• Alpha male protector• Protector romance• Romantic suspense• Action-thriller suspense• He falls first• Former military special ops• Action and adventure• Strong female lead• Suspense and intrigue_______________ DON'T MISS OUT on this addictive romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!_______________ If you love Romantic Suspense with passionate, protective alpha male heroes who like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Jenna’s Protector is for you.

In this four-book boxed set, Ellie Mastes will take you on a journey to save those who cannot save themselves. Filled with passion, danger, and smoldering desire, it's time to meet the Guardians, men who will do whatever it takes to rescue you. Rescuing Melissa: Book 1 Melissa is a victim, capable of attracting only the worst kind of man. She seeks redemption for crimes she did not commit. CJ struggles to absolve himself of an unforgivable act. He seeks salvation through heroism, but fails every day. Our prince, a man with the blackest of hearts and an endless capacity to inflict pain, seeks validation for his work. His corruption is absolute, but even he will sacrifice for love. Meanwhile, a man of pure evil invades their lives, weaving his sinister threads and binding their futures. But Fate has different plans for them all. As tornados tear through the town, their lives will be uprooted, twisted, and tangled beyond what any of them could foresee. Rescuing Zoe: Book 2 The last thing Zoe expects during Spring Break is to be trapped in a shipping container with a dozen other girls. One phone call changes my entire life. My best friend’s little sister is missing, kidnapped off the streets of Cancun. He needs my special skill set to bring her home. A former Navy SEAL, I’m now a Guardian, a brotherhood of men dedicated to rescuing those who’ve been taken. Rescuing Zoe should be just another job, but Zoe and I share a history. One her brother doesn’t know about. She’s been in love with me since she was five. It began as an annoyance, but a year ago I set her straight. She crawled into my bed and I broke her heart. I walked away. But now? Now, I’ll do anything to bring her home. Rescuing Moira: Book 3 Moira I’ve been to hell and back, and back again. It's a never-ending cycle for me. Every time I think the worst is over, I get knocked right back down again. I grew up on the streets. I've been traded in and out of men's beds, I thought that was my lowest moment, but I was wrong. I was taken from one hell and sold into another. Griff I'd go to Hell and back to save her, Knock anyone down who gets in my way. I did it once. I’ll do it again. I’ll do it as many times as it takes. She's strong, bold, and beautiful, yet vulnerable, sensitive, and perfect. She deserves the best in life, except for the hand she's been dealt. I need her, love her, crave her, And I'll do anything to keep Moira safe. Rescuing Eve: Book 4 Daughter of a shipping mogul, Eve leads a charmed life. She wants for nothing, except for the love of her cold and distant father. In a moment of defiance, she runs off to Cancun, shedding her private security detail for some fun in the sun over spring break. Only there is no fun. There is no sun. Eve’s kidnapped off the streets of Cancun, transported in a shipping container with twelve other girls, to be sold off to the highest bidder in an auction of the most vile kind. Only Eve’s worth more to her kidnapper than a quick buck at market. She’s being held for ransom. Alpha One, Max, leader of Guardian HRS’s Alpha Team volunteers for an undercover mission to rescue the daughter of a shipping mogul who’s been kidnapped. Despite paying escalating ransom demands, her captors refuse to free her and her father is running out of cash. Eve’s photos tell a somber picture and Max is ready to answer the call. How he’s going to play the part of a brutal and depraved monster is beyond him, but there’s no other way. He'll infiltrate The Retreat, a compound hidden in the jungles of Colombia, posing as a buyer intent on buying a girl at auction. Author's note: The Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists are contemporary stand-alone, steamy military protector romances with protective heroes and the fearless heroines who steal their hearts. Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them in order as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed. Each book features a different couple.