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Kason "Benny" Sawyer

Nickname
 Significant other
 Child(ren)
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Christopher "Abe" & Alabama Powers (children Tommy, Brinique, Davisa, and Kate)
Hunter "Cookie" & Fiona Knox
Sam "Mozart" & Summer Reed (children April and Sam Jr.)
Faulkner "Dude" & Cheyenne Cooper (child Taylor)
 Other friends
Cooper Nelson
Slade "Cutter" Cuttsinger
SEAL of Protection: Legacy team
Keane "Ghost" Bryson
 Other family
 Career

## Biography

### Career

Benny earned his moniker during a mission in Africa. His team often teases him, offering him new nicknames, only to rescind the offer immediately. Benny attempts to keep the reason for his moniker a secret, especially from his friends' and his partners.

## Physical Description

* 6'0"
* Short brown hair
* "Molten chocolate colored eyes"

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Emily
	+ When Alabama first meets the team at Aces Bar & Grill, Benny is on a date with someone named Emily.
* Jessyka Allen
	+ John Sawyer
	+ Sara Sawyer
	+ Callie Sawyer
	+ James Sawyer
	+ Matthew Sawyer
	+ Jessie Sawyer

## Appearance(s)

* *Protecting Caroline* (2014)
* *Protecting Alabama* (2014)
* *Protecting Fiona* (2014)
* *Marrying Caroline* (2015)
* *Protecting Summer* (2015)
* *Protecting Cheyenne* (2015)
* *Protecting Jessyka* (2015) - main character
* *Protecting Julie* (2015)
* *Protecting Melody* (2015)
* *Protecting the Future* (2016)
* *Rescuing Rayne* (2016)
* *Shelter for Elizabeth* (2016)
* *Rescuing Emily* (2016) - mentioned (not by name)
* *Protecting Alabama's Kids* (2016)
* *Shelter for Adeline* (2017) - mentioned
* *Marrying Emily* (2017)
* *Protecting Kiera* (2017)
* *Protecting Dakota* (2017)
* *A Moment in Time* (2018) (story: "The Boardwalk")
* *Securing Caite* (2019)
* *Securing Sidney* (2019)
* *Shelter for Koren* (2019) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)
* *Securing Avery* (2020) - mentioned (not by name)
* *Securing Kalee* (2020)
* *Another Moment in Time* (2020) (story: "Caroline's Surprise")
* *Securing Jane* (2021) (not by name)

### Special Forces: Operation Alpha Books

* *Rescuing Annabeth*
* *Safeguarding Miley*
* *Securing Ara*
* *Shielding Evanleigh*

1. ↑ *Protecting Alabama* (2014), chapter 10
Marshall "Aleck" Smart

## Biography

### Early Life

Aleck grew up in San Francisco. They had a Doberman named Maximus who hated thunder and fireworks, and as a result, Aleck's not fond of fireworks.

### *Finding Kenna* (2021)

At age 29, Aleck is supervising his team performing a diving training when someone jumps in the water and partially lands on him. Much to his surprise, it's a beautiful and embarrassed woman, who thought she was saving someone from drowning. Her name is Kenna Madigan, and as he helps her out of the water, he asks if he can see her that night. She suggests they meet at Duke's, and he quickly agrees.

## Characteristics

* Drives a yellow Jeep

## Relationships

### Family

* (Aleck's father) & (Aleck's mother)
	+ Aleck's parents are wealthy real estate investors. By the start of *Finding Kenna*, they are multi-millionaires.
	+ They purchased Aleck's penthouse as a vacation home, but when he was stationed in Honolulu, they transferred it over to him. He is paying them back for it through his Navy salary.
	+ They live in San Francisco but travel often.

## Appearance(s)

1. ↑ *Finding Lexie* (2021), epilogue
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Finding Kenna* (2021), chapter 3
3. ↑ *Finding Kenna* (2021), chapter 10
Securing Zoey (2020)

## Series

SEAL of Protection: Legacy, Book 4

Originally published on January 14, 2020

## Official Blurb

> Zoey Knight has lived in Juneau, Alaska her entire life. She loves her friends, but yearns for more excitement. She gets more than she ever bargained for when the plane she’s in goes down in a remote stretch of wilderness.
>
>

> Mark “Bubba” Wright regrets not spending more time with his pop. Heading up to Alaska for the reading of his father’s will isn’t high on his list of things he wants to do, but seeing a girl he knew in high school on the same tiny plane was a pleasant surprise.
>
>

> After they’re stranded in the Alaskan back country Zoey and Bubba have to figure out how to survive, discover who’s behind wanting them dead, and deal with an intense attraction all at the same time.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Mark "Bubba" Wright
* Zoey Knight

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* (The airline employee)
* Mark "Bubba" Wright
* Zoey Knight
* Blake "Rocco" Wise
* Eve Dane / Eva Dawkins (the pilot)
* Cole "Rex" Kingston
* Beckett "Ace" Morgan
* Decker "Gumby" Kincade
* Forest "Phantom" Dalton
* Malcom Wright (Bubba's brother)
* Kenneth Eklund (Colin's lawyer)
* Tracy Eklund (Kenneth's wife/assistant)
* Sean Kassamali (Colin's business partner)
* Vivian Kassamali (Sean's wife)
* Rani Morgan
* Piper Morgan
* Caite McCallan
* Kemala Morgan (not by name)
* Sinta Morgan
* Sidney Hale
* Jess Martens (Bubba's neighbor)
* John "Tex" Keegan
* Heidi Reynolds (Bubba and Zoey's classmate)
* Avery Nelson

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* Colin Wright (Bubba's father)
* (Zoey's mother)
* Storm North
* (Phantom's mother)
* (Phantom's aunt)
* Hannah (Gumby's dog)
* Ashley Gilstrap (Colin's nurse)
* Jay (Eva's ex)
* (Zoey's father)
* Liam (Zoey's mom's boyfriend)
* Rex (not by name)
* Frank Martens (Jess's husband)
* Gretel (Jess's friend)
* Kalee Solberg
* Paul Solberg (Kalee's father)

## References

* Bubba tells Zoey that he participated in Hell Week with Rocco, Gumby, Ace, Rex, and Phantom. However, Phantom is a more recent member to their team, and they were already SEALs before he joined them.
Hope Drayden

Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
Cruz Livingston & Mickie Kaiser
Quint Axton & Corrie Madison
Wes King & Laine Parker
Boone Hatcher & Hayden Yates
Conor & Erin Paxton (child Lily)
TJ "Rock" & Milena Rockwell (children JT and Steven)
 Other friends
 Career

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Earle Thyne (ex)
* Ben Montrone (ex)
	+ Billy Drayden (their son)
* Calder Stonewall
	+ Carter Stonewall (their son)

### Friends

* Daxton Chambers and Mackenzie Morgan
* Cruz Livingston and Mickie Kaiser
* Quint Axton and Corrie Madison
* Westin King and Laine Parker
* Cade "Sledge" Turner and Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
* Boone Hatcher and Hayden Yates
* Dean "Crash" and Adeline Christopherson
* Roman "Chief" Proudfit and Sophie Carson
* Conor and Erin Paxton
	+ Lily Paxton (daughter)
* TJ "Rock" and Milena Rockwell
	+ JT Rockwell (son)
	+ Steven Rockwell (son)
* Sawyer "Squirrel" and Blythe McClay
	+ Harper McClay (daughter)
* John "Driftwood" Trettle and Quinn Dixon
* Hudson "Taco" Vines and Koren Garner
* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs and Penelope "Tiger" Turner
	+ (child)

### Others

* Willie Waters (friend)
* Eli Hyde (customer)
* Coworkers:
	+ Joseph (boss) and Madelyn Roberts (wife, deceased)
	+ Audrey
	+ Hannah
	+ Victoria "Tori"
	+ Donna Swann
	+ Caleb

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)
* In-laws:
	+ (Calder's father)
	+ (Calder's mother)

## Appearance(s)

* *Justice for Milena* (2018) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Blythe* (2018)
* *Justice for Hope* (2018) - main character
* *Shelter for Quinn* (2019)
* *Shelter for Koren* (2019) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)
Defending Morgan (2019)

## Series

Mountain Mercenaries, Book 3

Originally published on March 5, 2019

## Official Blurb

> Dispatched to the Dominican Republic to rescue a kidnapped child, former Navy SEAL Archer “Arrow” Kane makes a startling discovery: another hostage—Morgan Byrd, a very beautiful and very well-known missing person who disappeared off the streets of Atlanta a year ago. She’s brave, resilient, and unbroken. All Arrow wants to know is why she ended up in a shack in Santo Domingo. All he feels is the desire to protect.
>
>

> Morgan is done being the victim and is determined to find out who hates her so much that they want her gone—but not dead. Until then, she has Arrow, an alpha stranger who’s offering a warm and safe place to hide. But as the passion between them flares, so does the fear that whoever took Morgan will do anything to get her back. For Arrow, protecting this woman with a mysterious enemy is the most dangerous mission of his life. And it’s worth every beat of his heart.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Archer "Arrow" Kane
* Morgan Byrd

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Archer "Arrow" Kane
* Morgan Byrd
* Nina Scofield
* Rex
* Lowell "Black" Lockard
* Kannon "Ball" Black
* Ronan "Ro" Cross
* Hunter "Meat" Snow
* Grayson "Gray" Rogers
* (Nina's mother)
* Carl Byrd (Morgan's father)
* Chloe Cross
* Allye Martin
* Ellie Jernigan (Morgan's mother)
* Dave
* Robert (Arrow's doorman)
* Noah Ganter
* Harlow Reese
* Loretta Royster

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* (Nina's father) (not by name)
* Lane Buswell (Morgan's ex-boyfriend)
* (Rex's wife) (not by name)
* Leon Harris (not by name)
* Sarah Ellsworth (Morgan's friend)
* Thomas Huntington (Sarah's boyfriend)
* Karen Garver (Morgan's friend / Lance's girlfriend)
* Lance Buswell (Lane's brother / Karen's boyfriend)
* Kandi Kane (Arrow's sister)
* (Arrow's father) (not by name)
* (Arrow's mother) (not by name)
* (Kandi's boyfriend) (not by name)
* Gage Nightingale (not by name)
* Rebecca Low (Lane's girlfriend)
Hudson "Taco" Vines

Nickname
 Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Dean "Crash" & Adeline Christopherson
Roman "Chief" Proudfit & Sophie Carson
Sawyer "Squirrel" & Blythe McClay (child Harper)
John "Driftwood" Trettle & Quinn Dixon
 Other friends
Cruz Livingston & Mickie Kaiser
Quint Axton & Corrie Madison
Wes King & Laine Parker
Boone Hatcher & Hayden Yates
Conor & Erin Paxton (child Lily)
TJ "Rock" & Milena Rockwell (children JT and Steven)
 Other family
 Career

## Biography

### Early Life

Taco doesn't get along with his parents.

Taco played basketball in high school.

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Jennifer Hale (ex)
* Koren Garner

### Station 7

* Cade "Sledge" Turner and Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
* Dean "Crash" and Adeline Christopherson
* Roman "Chief" Proudfit and Sophie Carson
* Sawyer "Squirrel" and Blythe McClay
	+ Harper McClay (daughter)
* John "Driftwood" Trettle and Quinn Dixon
* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs and Penelope "Tiger" Turner
	+ (child)

### Law Enforcement Friends

* Daxton Chambers and Mackenzie Morgan
* Cruz Livingston and Mickie Kaiser
* Quint Axton and Corrie Madison
* Westin King and Laine Parker
* Boone Hatcher and Hayden Yates
* Conor and Erin Paxton
	+ Lily Paxton (daughter)
* TJ "Rock" and Milena Rockwell
	+ JT Rockwell (son)
	+ Steven Rockwell (son)
* Calder Stonewall and Hope Drayden
	+ Billy Drayden (son)
	+ Carter Stonewall (son)

### Others

* Mick (coworker)
* Slick (coworker)

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)
* In-laws:
	+ Gavin and Deena Garner (Koren's parents)
	+ Liam (Koren's brother) and Kelle Garner (wife)
	+ Carter (Koren's brother) and Robin Garner (wife)

## Appearance(s)

* *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015) - mentioned
* *Justice for Mickie* (2015)
* *Protecting the Future* (2016) - mentioned
* *Justice for Laine* (2016) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Elizabeth* (2016)
* *Justice for Boone* (2016) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Adeline* (2017)
* *Rescuing Kassie* (2017)
* *Shelter for Sophie* (2017)
* *Justice for Erin* (2017)
* *Justice for Milena* (2018)
* *Shelter for Blythe* (2018)
* *Justice for Hope* (2018) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Quinn* (2019)
* *Shelter for Koren* (2019) - main character
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)

1. ↑ *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015), chapter 1
Harley Kelso

Significant other
 Core group of friends
Cormac "Fletch" & Emily Fletcher (children Annie, Ethan, John, and Doug)
Graham "Hollywood" & Kassie Caverly (child Kate)
Dane "Fish" & Bryn Munroe (children Bryan and [unnamed])
Troy "Beatle" Lennon & Casey Shea (child)
Aspen "Blade" Carlisle & Wendy Tucker (brother Jackson)
 Other friends
Delta Team Two
Penelope "Tiger" Turner & Tucker "Moose" Jacobs (child)
 Other family
Montesa Kelso (sister)
 Career

## Biography

### Early Life

Harley's parents were motorcycle aficionados, and named each of their children after motorcycles.

## Physical Description

* 5'10"
* Light brown, shoulder-length hair
* Brown eyes
* Wears glasses

## Relationships

### Team Members

* Keane "Ghost" and Rayne Bryson
	+ Billy Bryson (son)
	+ Greta Bryson (daughter)
	+ (child)
* Cormac "Fletch" and Emily Fletcher
	+ Annie Grant Fletcher (daughter) and Frankie Sanders
		- Melanie Emily Sanders (daughter)
	+ Ethan Ford Fletcher (son)
	+ John Fletcher (son)
	+ Doug Fletcher (son)
* Graham "Hollywood" and Kassie Caverly\*\*Kate Caverly (daughter)
* Dane "Fish" and Bryn Munroe
	+ Bryan Munro (son)
	+ (child)
* Troy "Beatle" Lennon and Casey Shea
	+ (daughter)
* Aspen "Blade" Carlisle and Wendy Tucker
	+ Jackson Tucker (Wendy's brother) and Jenny Stewart
* Ford "Truck" and Mary Laughlin
	+ Ford Aarav Laughlin (son)
	+ Elizabeth Deeba Laughlin (daughter)
* Colt Robinson and Macie Laughlin

### Delta Team Two

* Walker "Trigger" and Gillian Nelson
	+ Joe Nelson (twin son)
	+ Josie Nelson (twin daughter)
* Gage "Lefty" Haskins and Kinley Taylor
	+ Dominic Haskins (son)
* Kane "Brain" and Aspen Temple
	+ Chance Temple (son)
* Porter "Oz" and Riley Reed
	+ Logan Reed (nephew)
	+ Bria "Bree" (niece) and (husband)
		- (child)
	+ Amalia Reed (daughter)
	+ Brittney Reed (daughter)
	+ Charlie Reed (son)
	+ (Several foster children)
* Troy "Lucky" Schmidt and Devyn Groves
* Craig "Doc" and Ember Wagner
	+ Jemila Wagner (daughter)
* Fred "Grover" Groves and Sierra Clarkson

### SEAL of Protection

* Matthew "Wolf" Steel
* Christopher "Abe" Powers
* Hunter "Cookie" Knox
* Sam "Mozart" Reed
* Faulkner "Dude" Cooper
* Kason "Benny" Sawyer
* John "Tex" Keegan

### Others

* Gretel Owens (neighbor)
* Henry Baberfield (neighbor)

### Family

* Jim and Honey Kelso (parents, deceased)
* Montesa Kelso (sister)
* Davidson Kelso (brother)
* In-laws:
	+ (Coach's father)
	+ (Coach's mother)
	+ Jenny Ralston (Coach's sister, deceased)

## Appearance(s)

* *Rescuing Harley* (2016) - main character
* *Marrying Emily* (2017)
* *Rescuing Kassie* (2017)
* *Rescuing Bryn* (2017) - mentioned
* *Rescuing Casey* (2018)
* *Rescuing Sadie* (2018)
* *Rescuing Wendy* (2018)
* *Rescuing Mary* (2018)
* *Securing Sidney* (2019) - mentioned (not by name)
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)
* *Shielding Gillian* (2020)
* *Another Moment in Time* (2020)
* *Shielding Sierra* (2022)
* *Rescuing Annie* (2022)
Baker Rawlins

## Biography

### Early Life

Baker was born unexpectedly to older parents (roughly in their 40's), who weren't thrilled at the prospect of raising him. He thinks they were both pleased when he left the house after graduation.

### Career

After high school, Baker joined the Navy. He "was determined to become a SEAL." Baker was the leader of his SEAL team. At some point, he noticed that Shane "Bull" Beyer was becoming reckless. He spoke to \_\_

One time, Baker and his team were invited to a tribe leader's home in Morocco. The host fed them sheep's eyes, which Baker detested.

## Characteristics

* Honorable
* Protective
* Loyal
* Broody
* Mysterious
* "A little scary"
* Only drinks water
* Likes getting the newest gadgets
* Treats the surf kids with tough love
* Straightforward
* Good friend
* Hates texting
* Drives a Subaru Crosstrek, as it's good at hauling surfboards
* Believes in reincarnation and soul mates
* Doesn't like broccoli, as it gets stuck in his teeth

## .Physical Description

* He has "black hair liberally sprinkled with gray...longish on the top and shorter on the sides"
* "Well-trimmed beard"
* Tattoos on his arms, upper back, and chest. Some include: heart with his parents' initials; skull with the number 22.
* Muscular
* "Jade-green eyes"

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Tabitha
	+ According to Baker, Tabitha had "emptied his bank account, taken out twenty-three credit cards in his name, and had actually plotted to kill him"
* Jodelle "Jody" Spencer
	+ Although Baker thinks "Jodelle" is the prettiest name he's ever heard, he also likes to call her "Tink," because she reminds him of "a little fairy."
	+ Baker believes he and Jody are soul mates. He also believes in reincarnation, and that everyone is meant to learn something in each of their lives. Jody thinks her lesson in life is trust, while Baker thinks his is love.

### Other Friends

* John "Tex" Keegan
* Rex

## Appearance(s)

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 13
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 2
3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 1
4. ↑ *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 3
5. ↑ *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 4
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 5
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 12
8. ↑ *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 14
Quint Axton

Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Cruz Livingston & Mickie Kaiser
Wes King & Laine Parker
Boone Hatcher & Hayden Yates
Conor & Erin Paxton (child Lily)
TJ "Rock" & Milena Rockwell (children JT and Steven)
 Other friends
Emily Brooks & Bethany (child Ethan)
 Other family
 Career

## Biography

### Career

Quint's first job as a cop was in Bowling Green, Ohio.

## Physical Description

* 6'2"
* Dark hair
* Tattoo

## Relationships

### Romantic

Quint never really had a serious relationship before he met Corrie.

* Corrie Madison

### Friends

* Daxton Chambers and Mackenzie Morgan
* Cruz Livingston and Mickie Kaiser
* Westin King and Laine Parker
* Cade "Sledge" Turner and Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
* Boone Hatcher and Hayden Yates
* Dean "Crash" and Adeline Christopherson
* Roman "Chief" Proudfit and Sophie Carson
* Conor and Erin Paxton
	+ Lily Paxton (daughter)
* TJ "Rock" and Milena Rockwell
	+ JT Rockwell (son)
	+ Steven Rockwell (son)
* Sawyer "Squirrel" and Blythe McClay
	+ Harper McClay (daughter)
* Calder Stonewall and Hope Drayden
	+ Billy Drayden (son)
	+ Carter Stonewall (son)
* John "Driftwood" Trettle and Quinn Dixon
* Hudson "Taco" Vines and Koren Garner
* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs and Penelope "Tiger" Turner
	+ (child)

### Others

* Emily Brooks and Bethany (Corrie's best friends)
	+ Ethan (son)
* Matt Algood (detective)

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)
* In-laws:
	+ Chad and Shelley Madison (Corrie's parents)

## Appearance(s)

* *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015)
* *Justice for Mickie* (2015)
* *Justice for Corrie* (2016) - main character
* *Justice for Laine* (2016)
* *Shelter for Elizabeth* (2016)
* *Justice for Boone* (2016)
* *Shelter for Adeline* (2017)
* *Rescuing Kassie* (2017)
* *Shelter for Sophie* (2017)
* *Justice for Erin* (2017)
* *Justice for Milena* (2018)
* *Shelter for Blythe* (2018)
* *Justice for Hope* (2018)
* *Shelter for Quinn* (2019)
* *Shelter for Koren* (2019)
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)

### Special Forces: Operation Alpha Books

* *Justice for Breeze*
Jodelle "Jody" Spencer

### Adult Life

Jody was married to Bobby Spencer. He cheated on her regularly, claiming that she wasn't good at sex and he needed something else. He also blamed Jody for the amount of time it took to conceive Kaimana, their son.

Jody says Kaimana's name means "power of the ocean," which luckily predicted his love for the ocean.

Bobby was involved in extortion and drugs. After he hit Jody, she and Kaimana left, and they had an easy divorce. When Kaimana was eight years old, police attempted to serve Bobby with a warrant on drug trafficking charges, but Bobby wasn't going to go easy. He died in the ensuing shoot-out.

At around 43, Jody lost Kaimana. The 17-year old Mana was swimming when a riptide appeared. He died while trying to safe a younger, less experienced surfer. After that, Jody began visiting the beach and fell into taking care of the surf kids. She wanted to be close, in case she needed to call for help for another kid. It was around this time when she met Baker.

### Career

Jody works at home as a graphic designer, but she also dabbles in websites.

## Characteristics

* Drives a colorful VW van
* Sensitive
* Introspective
* Caring; considerate
* Selfless
* Not pretentious
* "Broken inside"; harbors pain
* Doesn't eat a lot of meat; prefers fresh salads and pineapple
* Doesn't like spicy food
* Eats a strawberry Pop-Tart and drinks hot chocolate every morning, since they were Mana's favorites. She never skips this tradition, as Mana ate the pastries every morning except his last.
* Rubs her "thumb and forefinger together when [she's] nervous"
* Wears plumeria-scented perfume but not makeup
* Prefers to be casual instead of dressy

## Physical Description

* 5'1"
* Curvy (she claims to be 30 pounds overweight)
* Long, dark brown hair, often styled
* "Golden-brown eyes"

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Bobby Spencer
	+ Child: Kaimana "Mana" Spencer. Kaimana died at age 17, when Jody was around 43 years old.
* Baker Rawlins
	+ Baker believes he and Jody are soul mates. He also believes in reincarnation, and that everyone is meant to learn something in each of their lives. Jody thinks her lesson in life is trust, while Baker thinks his is love.

## Appearance(s)

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 4
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 6
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 1
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 3
5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 2
6. ↑ *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 12
7. ↑ *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 7
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 13
9. ↑ *Finding Jodelle* (2023), chapter 5
John "Driftwood" Trettle

Nickname
 Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Dean "Crash" & Adeline Christopherson
Roman "Chief" Proudfit & Sophie Carson
Sawyer "Squirrel" & Blythe McClay (child Harper)
Hudson "Taco" Vines & Koren Garner
 Other friends
Cruz Livingston & Mickie Kaiser
Quint Axton & Corrie Madison
Wes King & Laine Parker
Boone Hatcher & Hayden Yates
Conor & Erin Paxton (child Lily)
TJ "Rock" & Milena Rockwell (children JT and Steven)
 Other family
 Career

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Quinn Dixon

### Station 7

* Cade "Sledge" Turner and Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
* Dean "Crash" and Adeline Christopherson
* Roman "Chief" Proudfit and Sophie Carson
* Sawyer "Squirrel" and Blythe McClay
	+ Harper McClay (daughter)
* Hudson "Taco" Vines and Koren Garner
* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs and Penelope "Tiger" Turner
	+ (child)

### Law Enforcement Friends

* Daxton Chambers and Mackenzie Morgan
* Cruz Livingston and Mickie Kaiser
* Quint Axton and Corrie Madison
* Westin King and Laine Parker
* Boone Hatcher and Hayden Yates
* Conor and Erin Paxton
	+ Lily Paxton (daughter)
* TJ "Rock" and Milena Rockwell
	+ JT Rockwell (son)
	+ Steven Rockwell (son)
* Calder Stonewall and Hope Drayden
	+ Billy Drayden (son)
	+ Carter Stonewall (son)

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)

## Appearance(s)

* *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015) - mentioned
* *Justice for Mickie* (2015)
* *Protecting the Future* (2016) - mentioned
* *Justice for Laine* (2016)
* *Shelter for Elizabeth* (2016)
* *Justice for Boone* (2016) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Adeline* (2017)
* *Rescuing Kassie* (2017)
* *Shelter for Sophie* (2017)
* *Justice for Erin* (2017)
* *Justice for Milena* (2018)
* *Shelter for Blythe* (2018)
* *Justice for Hope* (2018)
* *Shelter for Quinn* (2019) - main character
* *Shelter for Koren* (2019)
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)

1. ↑ *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015), chapter 1
Justice for Laine (2016)

## Series

Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes, Book 4

Originally published on May 3, 2016

## Official Blurb

> Reluctantly taking her best friend’s place at a photo shoot, realtor Laine Parker expects to assist the photographer for the day…not drool over the volunteer model, Westin King. The Texas Ranger and real-life cowboy is hot-on-hot sexy, from the tips of his boots to the top of his Stetson. Despite her visceral reaction to the man, the last thing Laine expects is a whirlwind romance—but that’s exactly what she gets.
>
>

> Wes has been around the block enough to know what he wants, and he wants Laine. He wastes no time showing her how he feels…but he may never get the chance to tell her. Laine has disappeared, and it will take every connection Wes has—and a little help from a mangy stray—to get her back in his arms.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Westin King
* Laine Parker

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Laine Parker
* Mackenzie Morgan
* Jack Hendershot (photographer)
* Westin King
* Chance (stray dog)
* John "Tex" Keegan
* Daxton Chambers
* Quint Axton
* Hayden Yates
* Cruz Livingston
* Calder Stonewall
* TJ Rockwell
* Conor Paxton
* Penelope "Tiger" Turner
* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs
* Cade "Sledge" Turner
* Roman "Chief" Proudfit
* Sawyer "Squirrel" McClay
* John "Driftwood" Trettle
* Mickie Kaiser
* Corrie Madison

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* Loretta (Mack's boss)
* Nancy (Mack's former boss)
* The Petersons (Laine's clients)
* The Whispersons (Laine's clients)
* Timmy James (Laine's classmate)
* Ethel Johnson (Laine's client)
* Rose (Laine's coworker)
* Melody Keegan (not by name)
* Mary (Morningside employee)
* Hudson "Taco" Vines
* Dean "Crash" Christopherson
* Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins (not by name)
* Ben Hurst (not by name)
* Summer Reed (not by name)

## References

* Penelope mentions the trackers. (PTF2016)
* Penelope mentions her support group. (SFE2016)
Boone Hatcher

Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
Daxton Chambers & Mackenzie Morgan
Cruz Livingston & Mickie Kaiser
Quint Axton & Corrie Madison
Wes King & Laine Parker
Conor & Erin Paxton (child Lily)
TJ "Rock" & Milena Rockwell (children JT and Steven)
 Other family
 Career

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Dana Chapman (ex-girlfriend)
* Hayden Yates

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)

### Friends

* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs and Penelope "Tiger" Turner
* Law Enforcement (Hayden's friends)
	+ Daxton Chambers and Mackenzie Morgan
	+ Cruz Livingston and Mickie Kaiser
	+ Quint Axton and Corrie Madison
	+ Westin King and Laine Parker
	+ Conor and Erin Paxton
		- Lily Paxton (their daughter)
	+ TJ "Rock" and Milena Rockwell
		- JT Rockwell (their son)
		- Steven Rockwell (their son)
	+ Calder Stonewall and Hope Drayden
		- Billy Drayden (their son)
		- Carter Stonewall (their son)
* Station 7 (Hayden's friends)
	+ Cade "Sledge" Turner and Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
	+ Dean "Crash" and Adeline Christopherson
	+ Roman "Chief" Proudfit and Sophie Carson
	+ Sawyer "Squirrel" and Blythe McClay
		- Harper McClay (their daughter)
	+ John "Driftwood" Trettle and Quinn Dixon
	+ Hudson "Taco" Vines and Koren Garner

### Coworkers

* Hatcher Farms
	+ Chris (Boone's father's associate) and Lizzy
	+ Bub (employee)
	+ Tommy (employee)
	+ (Dana's father, client)

## Appearance(s)

* *Justice for Boone* (2016) - main character
* *Shelter for Adeline* (2017) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Sophie* (2017)
* *Justice for Erin* (2017) - mentioned
* *Justice for Milena* (2018)
* *Shelter for Blythe* (2018)
* *Justice for Hope* (2018)
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)
Defending Raven (2020)

## Series

Mountain Mercenaries, Book 7

Originally published on June 30, 2020

## Official Blurb

> It’s been ten years since Rex’s wife, Raven, disappeared from a Vegas casino. Never losing hope, he even formed the Mountain Mercenaries to help find her—and other missing wives, sisters, and children. Now Rex and his fearless team are following a lead to Lima, Peru, where the rescue operation is greater than they imagined.
>
>

> A day at a time. That’s been Raven’s motto for a decade. Once held captive by an elusive sex trafficker, she has an indomitable will to survive. But Raven’s not ready to leave Peru. She can’t. Not yet. Because her liberation from the barrios comes with devastating consequences. One wrong move and all hope will be lost to an unimaginable hell.
>
>

> For the Mountain Mercenaries, the stakes have been raised. The threats are escalating. But Rex hasn’t searched this long, risked so much, and come this far to lose Raven all over again.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Dave "Rex" Justice
* Margaret "Mags" Crawford Justice (AKA "Raven")

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Dave "Rex" Justice
* Grayson "Gray" Rogers
* Lowell "Black" Lockard
* Ronan "Ro" Cross
* Zara Layne
* Kannon "Ball" Black
* Archer "Arrow" Kane
* Hunter "Meat" Snow
* Margaret "Mags" Crawford Justice (AKA "Raven")
* Gabriella
* Teresa
* Bonita
* Carmen
* Maria
* Ruben Martínez (gang member)
* Marcus (gang member)
* Fortuno (gang member)
* Eberto (gang member)
* Alfonso (gang member)
* David Crawford Justice
* Daniela
* Roberto del Rio
* Mark Brown (pilot)
* Porter Hilliard (copilot)
* Allye Martin
* Darby James Rogers
* Chloe Cross
* Harlow Reese
* Everly Adams
* Morgan Byrd
* Calinda Zara Kane
* Barbara Ellis
* Nina Scofield
* (Nina's mother)
* Noah Ganter
* Carrie Taylor
* Julia
* Sue Myers
* Melinda
* Ann Smith
* Lauren French
* Bethany
* Loretta Royster
* Edward O'Connor
* Elise Adams
* Justine Crawford (Mags's mother)
* John Crawford (Mags's father)
* (One of the Silverstone guys)

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* (Dave's father)
* (Dave's mother)
* Gage Nightingale (not by name)
* Leon Harris (not by name)
* Nolan Woolf (not by name)
* Tylor Tuttle (not by name)
* Renee Heller (not by name)
Protecting Summer (2015)

## Series

SEAL of Protection, Book 4

Originally published on February 11, 2015

## Official Blurb

> Sam “Mozart” Reed’s life changed the day his little sister was found abused and murdered when he was fifteen. He’s spent his entire life looking for the serial killer who took his sister from him and ruined his family. Using his connections, and SEAL training, Mozart believes he’s finally tracked the killer to the town of Big Bear, California. Summer Pack is working in a crappy motel up at Big Bear Lake until she can find something better, more meaningful, more real. Living in an unhealthy situation, she meets a man who is everything she’s ever dreamed about and who helps her see that there are some people in the world who will actually do what they say they will. But somewhere in Big Bear a killer is waiting to strike again. Watching for the perfect victim.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Sam "Mozart" Reed
* Summer Pack

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Sam "Mozart" Reed
* Summer Pack
* Henry (owner of Big Bear Lake Cabins)
* Hunter "Cookie" Knox
* Matthew "Wolf" Steel
* Christopher "Abe" Powers
* Faulkner "Dude" Cooper
* Kason "Benny" Sawyer
* Caroline "Ice" Steel
* Fiona Knox
* Alabama Smith
* Joseph (handyman)
* John "Tex" Keegan
* Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
* Jessyka Allen

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* Ben Hurst
* Avery Reed
* (Mozart's father)
* (Mozart's mother)
* (Mozart's stepfather)
* (Summer's ex-husband)
* (Summer's father)
* (Summer's mother)
* Melody Grace
* Patrick Hurt
Kenna Madigan

## Biography

### Early Life

Kenna was raised in Richmond, Virginia. Her parents got divorced, but coparented her well. She attended Virginia Tech to get her degree in accounting. While in college, she visited Hawaii with some friends and fell in love.

### Career

After working as an accountant in Pittsburgh for a bit, Kenna decided she didn't like being cooped in an office all day. She packed up three suitcases and moved to Hawaii on a lark. There she got her job at Duke's, which she loves.

### *Finding Kenna* (2021)

At age 30, Kenna is running along Ala Moana Park and sees what she thinks is a drowning body. She quickly takes off her shirt and shoes, diving into the water and partially landing on him. Much to her surprise, it wasn't a drowning man, but instead a group of SEALs performing a diving training. The man introduces himself as Marshall "Aleck" Smart, and as he's helping her out of the water, asks Kenna if he can see her that night. She agrees, suggesting that he come to Duke's without telling him that she'll be working. He agrees and Kenna runs away.

## Characteristics

* Drives a beat-up, brown Chevy Malibu

## Relationships

### Family

* (Kenna's father) & (Kenna's stepmother)
* (Kenna's mother)

## Appearance(s)

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Finding Kenna* (2021), chapter 3
2. ↑ *Finding Lexie* (2021), epilogue
Bryn Hartwell

Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Cormac "Fletch" & Emily Fletcher (children Annie, Ethan, John, and Doug)
Beckett "Coach" Ralston & Harley Kelso
Graham "Hollywood" & Kassie Caverly (child Kate)
Troy "Beatle" Lennon & Casey Shea (child)
Aspen "Blade" Carlisle & Wendy Tucker (brother Jackson)
 Other friends
 Other family
 Career

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Dane "Fish" Munroe
	+ Bryan Munroe (son)
	+ (child)

### Friends

* Keane "Ghost" and Rayne Bryson
	+ Billy Bryson (son)
	+ Greta Bryson (daughter)
	+ (child)
* Cormac "Fletch" and Emily Fletcher
	+ Annie Grant Fletcher (daughter) and Frankie Sanders
		- Melanie Emily Sanders (daughter)
	+ Ethan Ford Fletcher (son)
	+ John Fletcher (son)
	+ Doug Fletcher (son)
* Beckett "Coach" Ralston and Harley Kelso
* Graham "Hollywood" and Kassie Caverly
	+ Kate Caverly (daughter)
* Dane "Fish" and **Bryn Munroe**
	+ Bryan Munro (son)
	+ (child)
* Troy "Beatle" Lennon and Casey Shea
	+ (daughter)
* Aspen "Blade" Carlisle and Wendy Tucker
	+ Jackson Tucker (Wendy's brother) and Jenny Stewart
* Ford "Truck" and Mary Laughlin
	+ Ford Aarav Laughlin (son)
	+ Elizabeth Deeba Laughlin (daughter)
* Colt Robinson and Macie Laughlin

### Others

* Penelope "Tiger" Turner and Tucker "Moose" Jacobs
	+ (child)
* Coworkers:
	+ Willy (former coworker)
	+ Monica (former supervisor)
	+ Rosie Peterman (librarian)
	+ Bonnie (coworker)

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)
* In-laws:
	+ (Fish's father)
	+ (Fish's mother)

## Appearance(s)

* *Rescuing Kassie* (2017)
* *Rescuing Bryn* (2017) - main character
* *Rescuing Sadie* (2018) - mentioned
* *Rescuing Wendy* (2018) - mentioned
* *Rescuing Mary* (2018)
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019) - mentioned
Claiming Bailey (2017)

## Series

Ace Security, Book 3

Originally published on December 5, 2017

## Official Blurb

> Bailey Hampton will do whatever it takes to keep both herself and her little brother safe from the vicious Inca Boyz gang. Hiding out in Castle Rock, Colorado, is only a temporary solution until she can earn enough money to get out of the state altogether. But when she meets handsome security nerd Nathan Anderson, she discovers a reason to stay and fight for what she wants.
>
>

> Ace Security’s Nathan Anderson has always been the “numbers guy,” not the man any of the firm’s clients look to when their safety is threatened. But from the first time he ran into Bailey, she never made him feel like less of a protector than his brothers. Nathan was attracted to the petite, black-haired pixie with wild tattoos from the start, and by some miracle, she seems to return his interest.
>
>

> But danger stalks Bailey and her brother, so it’s up to Nathan to channel his inner alpha and find a way to end the threat to their lives once and for all—and he’s not giving up Bailey without a fight.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Nathan Anderson
* Bailey Hampton
* Joel Hampton

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Nathan Anderson
* Logan Anderson
* Blake Anderson
* Grace Anderson
* Alexis Grant
* Felicity Jones
* Cole Johnson
* Donovan
* Damian
* Dominic
* Bailey Hampton
* Joel Hampton
* (Bailey's mother)
* (Bailey's father)
* Clayson Davis
* Duke
* Henry
* Ozzie
* Bert
* Rose Anderson
* Kelly White
* Bradford Grant
* Ace Anderson
* Cameron Grimbaldi
* Francesca Scarpetti
* Chuck
* Ross Peterson
* Ace Blake Anderson
* Nate Bradley Anderson
* Ryder Sinclair
* Patricia Sinclair

## References

* *This Is War* (video game):
	+ "She vaguely heard Joel talking about his video game and how the latest *This Is War* game was the best yet--involving an intense opening scene where all the players parachuted from a plane and how if they didn't steer themselves correctly, they ended up getting hit by a flying bird and crashing to the ground." (RH16)
	+ "This game is so *cool*! It's got a team-player mode where you can go online and play with five other people and you're a team of Delta Force oepratives and you have to go to Iraq and rescue a hostage guy who is another Delta and is hurt. His arm gets blown off and you have to figure out how to make sure he doesn't bleed to death and rescue him and not get shot and find your way out of the country all at the same time." (RB17)
Sawyer "Squirrel" McClay

Nickname
 Significant other
 Child(ren)
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Dean "Crash" & Adeline Christopherson
Roman "Chief" Proudfit & Sophie Carson
John "Driftwood" Trettle & Quinn Dixon
Hudson "Taco" Vines & Koren Garner
 Other friends
Cruz Livingston & Mickie Kaiser
Quint Axton & Corrie Madison
Wes King & Laine Parker
Boone Hatcher & Hayden Yates
Conor & Erin Paxton (child Lily)
TJ "Rock" & Milena Rockwell (children JT and Steven)
 Other family
Riley Young (mother)
Natalie McClay (sister)
Emma McClay (sister)
 Career

## Biography

### Early Life

Squirrel played basketball in high school.

## Characteristics

* Squirrel is self-conscious about his body

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Blythe Coopman
	+ Harper McClay (daughter)

### Station 7

* Cade "Sledge" Turner and Elizabeth "Beth" Parkins
* Dean "Crash" and Adeline Christopherson
* Roman "Chief" Proudfit and Sophie Carson
* John "Driftwood" Trettle and Quinn Dixon
* Hudson "Taco" Vines and Koren Garner
* Tucker "Moose" Jacobs and Penelope "Tiger" Turner
	+ (child)

### Law Enforcement Friends

* Daxton Chambers and Mackenzie Morgan
* Cruz Livingston and Mickie Kaiser
* Quint Axton and Corrie Madison
* Westin King and Laine Parker
* Boone Hatcher and Hayden Yates
* Conor and Erin Paxton
	+ Lily Paxton (daughter)
* TJ "Rock" and Milena Rockwell
	+ JT Rockwell (son)
	+ Steven Rockwell (son)
* Calder Stonewall and Hope Drayden
	+ Billy Drayden (son)
	+ Carter Stonewall (son)

### Family

* (father)
* Riley Young (mother)
* Natalie McClay (sister)
* Emma McClay (sister)
* Charlotte McClay (sister)
* In-laws:
	+ (Blythe's mother, deceased)

## Appearance(s)

* *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015) - mentioned
* *Justice for Mickie* (2015)
* *Protecting the Future* (2016) - mentioned
* *Justice for Laine* (2016)
* *Shelter for Elizabeth* (2016)
* *Justice for Boone* (2016) - mentioned
* *Shelter for Adeline* (2017)
* *Rescuing Kassie* (2017)
* *Shelter for Sophie* (2017)
* *Justice for Milena* (2018)
* *Shelter for Blythe* (2018) - main character
* *Justice for Hope* (2018)
* *Shelter for Quinn* (2019)
* *Shelter for Koren* (2019)
* *Shelter for Penelope* (2019)

1. ↑ *Justice for Mackenzie* (2015), chapter 1
Beckett "Ace" Morgan

Nickname
 Significant other
 Child(ren)
Rani Morgan (daughter)
Sinta Morgan (daughter)
John Morgan (son)
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Decker "Gumby" Kincade & Sidney Hale
Mark "Bubba" Wright & Zoey Knight (children Tanner and Chance)
Cole "Rex" Kingston & Avery Nelson (children Blake and Emma)
 Other friends
SEAL of Protection
 Other family
 Career

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Piper Johnson Morgan
	+ Kemala Morgan (daughter) - adopted
	+ Rani Morgan (daughter) - adopted
	+ Sinta Morgan (daughter) - adopted
	+ John Morgan (son)
	+ Katie Morgan (daughter)

### Team Members

* Blake "Rocco" and Caite McCallan Wise
	+ Hunter Wise (son) - named after Hunter "Cookie" Knox
	+ Decker Wise (son) - named after Decker "Gumby" Kincade
	+ Grant (son) - adopted
	+ Steve (foster son)
	+ Genesis (foster child)
	+ Sara (foster daughter)
	+ Hailey (foster daughter)
	+ [Several other foster children]
* Decker "Gumby" Kincade and Sidney Hale

* Mark "Bubba" Wright and Zoey Knight
	+ Tanner Wright (son)
	+ Chance Wright (son)
* Cole "Rex" Kingston and Avery Nelson
	+ Blake Kingston (son) - named after Blake "Rocco" Wise?
	+ Emma Kingston (daughter)
* Forest "Phantom" Dalton and Kalee Solberg
	+ Carter Dalton (son)
	+ (daughter)
* Storm North and Jane Hamilton

### Colleagues

* Patrick and Julie Hurt
	+ Matthew "Wolf" and Caroline "Ice" Steel
	+ Christopher "Abe" and Alabama Powers
	+ Hunter "Cookie" and Fiona Knox
	+ Sam "Mozart" and Summer Reed
	+ Faulkner "Dude" and Cheyenne Cooper
	+ Kason "Benny" and Jessyka Sawyer
* John "Tex" and Melody Keegan

### Family

* (father)
* (mother)
* In-laws:
	+ (Piper's father)
	+ (Piper's mother, deceased)
	+ (Piper's maternal grandfather)
	+ (Piper's maternal grandmother)

## Appearance(s)

* *Protecting the Future* (2016)
* *Marrying Emily* (2017) - mentioned, but not appearing
* *Protecting Dakota* (2017) - mentioned, but not appearing
* *Securing Caite* (2019)
* *Securing Sidney* (2019)
* *Securing Piper* (2019)
* *Securing Zoey* (2020)
* *Securing Avery* (2020)
* *Securing Kalee* (2020)
* *Securing Jane* (2021)
Mark "Bubba" Wright

Nickname
 Significant other
 Team Affiliation(s)
 Core group of friends
Decker "Gumby" Kincade & Sidney Hale
Beckett "Ace" & Piper Morgan (children Kemala, Rani, Sinta, John, and Katie)
Cole "Rex" Kingston & Avery Nelson (children Blake and Emma)
 Other friends
SEAL of Protection
 Other family
 Career

## Relationships

### Romantic

* Zoey Knight
	+ Tanner Wright (son)
	+ Chance Wright (son)

### Team Members

* Blake "Rocco" and Caite McCallan Wise
	+ Hunter Wise (son) - named after Hunter "Cookie" Knox
	+ Decker Wise (son) - named after Decker "Gumby" Kincade
	+ Grant (son) - adopted
	+ Steve (foster son)
	+ Genesis (foster child)
	+ Sara (foster daughter)
	+ Hailey (foster daughter)
	+ [Several other foster children]
* Decker "Gumby" Kincade and Sidney Hale
* Beckett "Ace" and Piper Johnson Morgan
	+ Kemala Morgan (daughter) - adopted
	+ Rani Morgan (daughter) - adopted
	+ Sinta Morgan (daughter) - adopted
	+ John Morgan (son)
	+ Katie Morgan (daughter)

* Cole "Rex" Kingston and Avery Nelson
	+ Blake Kingston (son) - named after Blake "Rocco" Wise?
	+ Emma Kingston (daughter)
* Forest "Phantom" Dalton and Kalee Solberg
	+ Carter Dalton (son)
	+ (daughter)
* Storm North and Jane Hamilton

### Colleagues

* Patrick and Julie Hurt
	+ Matthew "Wolf" and Caroline "Ice" Steel
	+ Christopher "Abe" and Alabama Powers
	+ Hunter "Cookie" and Fiona Knox
	+ Sam "Mozart" and Summer Reed
	+ Faulkner "Dude" and Cheyenne Cooper
	+ Kason "Benny" and Jessyka Sawyer
* John "Tex" and Melody Keegan

### Other Friends

* Jess Martens (neighbor)

### Family

* Colin Wright (father)
* Malcom Wright (twin brother)
* In-laws:
	+ (Zoey's mother) and Liam (Zoey's mom's boyfriend)
	+ (Zoey's father)

## Appearance(s)

* *Protecting the Future* (2016)
* *Marrying Emily* (2017) - mentioned, but not appearing
* *Protecting Dakota* (2017) - mentioned, but not appearing
* *Securing Caite* (2019)
* *Securing Sidney* (2019)
* *Securing Piper* (2019)
* *Securing Zoey* (2020) - main character
* *Securing Avery* (2020)
* *Securing Kalee* (2020)
* *Securing Jane* (2021)
Shielding Jayme (2021)

## Series

Delta Team Two, Book 3.5

Originally published on January 5, 2021

## Official Blurb

> After a decade of hard work and dedication, Jayme Caldwell’s dreams of a Seattle bakery are whisked out from under her. She’s licking her wounds in Killeen, Texas, living with her memaw, Winnie, while contemplating her future. Of course, Memaw knows exactly the kind of future her granddaughter needs…and it starts with a handsome young man she tricks into having dinner with Jayme. She’d be upset…if the man wasn’t something straight out of any red-blooded woman’s fantasies.
>
>

> Rocket Long never suspected the sweet little old lady he’d befriended at the grocery store would turn out to be a conniving matchmaker, cleverly setting him up with her beloved granddaughter. But once he lays eyes on Jayme, Rocket can’t be too upset. Especially when, at forty, he’d already given up on finding “the one.” Suddenly, the love and family he’d all but given up on could be his for the taking.
>
>

> But life is precious. And short. And happiness can be snatched away in the space of a breath. All things Rocket may discover the hard way…before he even gets his ring on Jayme’s finger.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Rocket Long
* Jayme Caldwell

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Jayme Caldwell
* Winnie Morrison
* Rocket Long
* Kane "Brain" Temple
* Aspen Mesmer
* Connor Rocket Long
* Kayleigh Long

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* Maude (Winnie's friend)
* (Rocket's mother)
* (Rocket's father)
* Claire (Jayme's former boss)
* (Claire's nephew)
* (Jayme's mother)
* (Jayme's father)

## References

* *Shielding Jayme* (2021) also appeared in *'Tis the Season for Romance*.
Protecting Julie (2015)

## Series

SEAL of Protection, Book 6.5

Originally published on July 30, 2015

## Official Blurb

> **Julie knew it was unlikely she'd be forgiven for the awful choices she'd made in her life, but maybe, just maybe, she'd get a second chance.**
>
>

> Julie Lytle is working hard to turn her life around. Being kidnapped by sex traffickers changed her drastically, but having grown up the spoiled daughter of a senator, Julie wishes she could’ve changed just a little sooner. Shamed by her behavior toward the woman rescued alongside her, and further embarrassed and guilt-racked over the way she treated the SEALs who risked their lives on her behalf, Julie is desperate to make amends.
>
>

> With help from a D.C. acquaintance who’d endured her own harrowing experience, Julie connects with Patrick Hurt, Commander of the SEALs who’d saved her life. If she can prove she’s not the same person who mistreated his team, he’ll grant her request to meet them—but not before the protective, sexy man makes a surprising request of his own.
>
>

## Characters

### Main Character(s)

* Patrick Hurt
* Julie Lytle

### All Characters (in order of appearance)

* Julie Lytle
* Stacey Kellogg
* Diesel Bonds
* John "Tex" Keegan
* Patrick Hurt
* Matthew "Wolf" Steel
* Hunter "Cookie" Knox
* Faulkner "Dude" Cooper
* Christopher "Abe" Powers
* Sam "Mozart" Reed
* Kason "Benny" Sawyer
* Alabama Smith
* Caroline "Ice" Steel
* Summer Pack
* Jessyka Allen
* Cheyenne Cotton
* Fiona Knox
* (Johnnie's mother)
* Johnnie

### Characters Mentioned (but not appearing)

* Senator Lytle
* Senator Kellogg
* (Hurt's father)
* (Hurt's mother)
* Dr. Hancock
Zara Layne

Nickname
 Significant other
Ronan & Chloe Cross
Archer "Arrow" Kane & Morgan Byrd (child Calinda)
Lowell "Black" Lockard & Harlow Reese
Kannon "Ball" Black & Everly Adams (sister Elise)
 Other family

## Relationships

### Team Members

* Grayson "Gray" Rogers and Allye Martin Rogers
	+ Darby James Rogers
* Ronan "Ro" Cross and Chloe Harris Cross
* Archer "Arrow" Kane and Morgan Byrd
	+ Calinda Zara Kane
* Lowell "Black" Lockard and Harlow Reese
* Kannon "Ball" Black and Everly Adams
	+ Elise Adams (Everly's half-sister)
* Dave "Rex" Justice and Margaret "Mags" Crawford Justice
	+ David Crawford Justice

### Family

* Chad Layne (father)
* Emily Layne (mother)
* (Zara's maternal grandfather)
* (Zara's maternal grandmother)
* Alan Harper (Zara's uncle)

### Other Friends

* Ryder "Ace" Sinclair (former team member) and Felicity Jones Sinclair

## Appearance(s)

* *Defending Zara* (2020) - main character
* *Defending Raven* (2020)