Law Enforcement

San Antonio detective Rick Marquez never met a case he couldn’t solve or a woman he couldn’t charm. That is, until Gwen Cassaway joins his squad. Sparks fly as the two law enforcement agents butt heads over every case that crosses their desks. Before long, the seemingly innocent Gwen has lassoed the smooth-talking sergeant’s heart—but will deep-rooted secrets ruin a blossoming romance?

Madelyn Blake has worked hard to get where she is professionally and to be present to her twin daughters. An abusive relationship has taught her to be wary. It has also shaken her trust in God. When she becomes the target of a killer who enjoys using fire and explosives, her entire life is put on hold. Trevor Stone appears to be a shy, mild-mannered man, but he has seen the worst of people. Still, he retains his unwavering faith that God is in control of everything. As a technician in a bomb squad unit, he has honed his ability to keep calm and clear thinking in life and death situations. ...

The politics and the paper-pushing are wearing on Sheriff Mel. Will she chuck it all? Mel’s burned out. She’s tired of playing local politics. She’s tired of the mounds of paper on her desk that never seem to diminish. She’s tired of budgets, of personnel conflicts, of citizen complaints and all of the other things a sheriff is responsible for. She misses police work. Real police work, but she knows she can’t go back to the street. Not in Muskingum County…maybe not in Ohio. Dana bought a cabin – a nice little getaway for the two of them in Tennessee. Mel’s mom is worried her...

All he was doing was escorting a lady to the outskirts of the galaxy to check on a station because of some unexpected activity. He didn’t have to get involved with her and fall in love. Ladonna thought this new guy, Pyre, was hot. If it wasn’t for all the trouble she was expecting at the station she and Patty had just bought, she’d pursue a relationship and keep him. After all, he’d been her first crush. But business had to come first. Pyre tried to avoid Ladonna, but he was too drawn to her. Now what the hell did he do? Can two lovers settle a whole bunch of trouble and work things...

The tide is turning. Legion’s plot to rule the world is crumbling. But with the nuclear weapons missing, every second becomes critical. And tracking down Martin Collins, the elusive leader of Legion, is Strike Forces’ number one concern because until Collins is in custody, no one is safe. Secret Service Agent Kinsley Allison has done everything in her power to protect President Victor Douglas from danger. Always putting the job first ahead of her feelings for him and she almost died because of it. Now, with the world on the brink of chaos, it’s Victor’s turn to protect Kinsley, ...

The scattered bones of a young girl are discovered on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. It appears the bones were never meant to be located. Harley Fremont and her K-9 partner, Gemma, are on the job, when another set of bones, from a second girl are discovered, along with a sugar skull. This time, law enforcement is sure the bones were meant to be found. The forest has miles of rugged trails, dozens of mines and caves, and dozens of cabins that could be the hiding place of the persons responsible, or make a great place to hide away a third abducted girl. Harley and Gemma are ...

Read the first three novels in USA Today bestselling author Jan Thompson’s Vacation Sweethearts collection of clean and wholesome, sweet and inspirational Christian vacation romance set in some of her favorite vacation places. Travel with our friends to the coast and to the mountains, and cheer them on as they celebrate the immeasurable grace and undeserved mercy of God through Jesus Christ. Book 1: Smile for Me (The Bahamas) - International Biracial Romance A deadline-driven workaholic assistant school principal who meticulously plans his schedule months in advance meets easygoing art ...

In this Very Short Introduction, Georgios A. Antonopoulos and Georgios Papanicolaou uncover the reality of organized crime in our world today. Shining a light on the people involved in organized crime, Antonopoulos and Papanicolaou question whether the term "organized" is used to evoke the image, the operations, and power of a legitimate organization, such as a corporation. Discussing whether there are particular crimes that the label "organized crime" applies to, or if any crime can be organized, they also consider what happens when organized crime extends beyond borders.

This fictional work presents some of the daily occurrences of a career policeman, from rookie cop to the position of chief. His personal story illuminates aspects of law enforcement that will resonate in readers who value peace at home and on the streets. Warning: many of the stories are humorous. We begin in late summer, 1968. Braden Vicentin, a long-haired seventeen-year old from the east coast, heads to Arizona to start college and quickly realizes he has touched down in a foreign land. The history, food, language, and customs all play a part in causing the culture shock he experiences. ...

How much do you really know about the FBI? Do you know who the FBI is? Do you know what the FBI does? This manual debunks FBI myths and misconceptions for those who read, watch, and write crime dramas about the FBI or have always wanted to be a Special Agent. Like most people, you've probably learned about the FBI from popular culture - reading books and watching TV shows and movies, along with, of course, the news. You might be surprised to learn that a lot of what you've been reading and watching is inaccurate.

Nine years ago, mercenary Kane Rogan and photojournalist Siobhan Walsh risked their lives to rescue Hestia Juarez, a 13-year-old girl being forced to marry a much older man to expand her father’s crime family. Her enraged father has never forgotten. Now, Kane and Siobhan are finally getting married. They only invited a few people - including FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid and her husband, Sean Rogan - to celebrate. When Sean and Kane go missing the day before the wedding, Lucy must put her fear aside and work the case. Because someone believes that Siobhan knows where Hestia is....

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The gritty, true-blue story of two remarkable cops and an equally extraordinary nurse who provided the spirit and smarts that transformed Fear City into the safest big city in America.

Florence "Florida" Baum is not the hapless innocent she claims to be when she arrives at the Arizona women's prison—or so her ex-cellmate, Diosmary Sandoval, keeps insinuating. Dios knows the truth about Florida's crimes, understands the truth that Florence hides even from herself: that she wasn't a victim of circumstance, an unlucky bystander misled by a bad man. Dios knows that darkness lives in women too, despite the world's refusal to see it. And she is determined to open Florida's eyes and unleash her true self.

An unconscious man. No memory of who he is. When Meghan Miller finds an unconscious man in the alley, nothing in her life is the same again. Especially when he wakes up with amnesia and her business card is all he has in his pocket. With no money and no name, John Davidson, known as John Doe from the moment he opened his eyes, calls on the beautiful woman who saved his life. When he finds out she's a private investigator, he asks her to help him discover who he is. As bits and pieces of his memory returns, John realizes things are far more dangerous than he could have imagined. The two are ...

Indigenous Justice is Book 10 in the Durvile True Cases series. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation and respectful of Indigenous cultural integrity, judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officers write about working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples through their trials and tribulations with the criminal justice system. The stories are a mix of previously published essays from the True Cases anthologies with an equal number of new chapters by legal and law enforcement professionals.

In the seaside village of Sechelt, Emma O’Brea prepares a dinner to celebrate six years of marriage: ­a union she has polished to gleaming perfection, along with her showcase home. The next morning her husband leaves for work, never to return. At the same time, in nearby Vancouver, a simple-minded stock boy named Eddie Addison defends his tattered pride against the unwitting slights of a college girl, unleashing his rage in an act that will have far-reaching consequences.

**This is a bonus novella that takes place directly following Ashes, Ashes (Hostage Negotiation Team #2)** As a suspect in Senator DeMarco's murder, Sophia Naziri worked hard to bring the true killer to justice and prove her innocence. But she pays a high personal price trying to clear her name when she's held hostage and nearly killed---and Sophia can't put it behind her just yet. Matters get even more complicated when classified information regarding the murder is leaked. Sophia is besieged by the press and trapped even further by the memories that won't let her move on. In order to ...

I’d attended my meddling Great Aunt Dotty’s local bachelor auction with every intention of winning a date with the handsome doctor in town I’ve had my eye on for a few years now. And even if that hadn’t been the case, believe you me, Sheriff Gamble is the absolute last man that should’ve been on my radar when the bidding began. It’s tough enough being a female deputy in a small town and a big family with way more overprotective males than any single girl should have. Last thing I need is gossip flying about me and my admittedly hot, mysteriously brooding boss. Still. Something ...

In this sweet romance Third Time's the Charm, the third book in the Fredericksburg County Series, Deputy Sheriff Jon Cavanagh has everything he’s ever wanted, a great job, two growing boys, and a woman who adores his body, everything except his estranged wife. He’s joined SLED, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, bought a new home, and begun a new life with his two sons. As a SLED agent, Jon's new job is to work in tandem with other law enforcement agencies, in this case, his old boss, Alec Harmon. SLED agent Jon Cavanagh said goodbye to love a long time ago. The last thing he ...