Tactical Operations
Anna Blakely’s exciting new Tactical Operations Series draws readers into the world of Tac-Ops Team One, an elite unit of former special forces operators who now specialize in covert hostage rescue. Their mission: To locate, rescue, and protect the innocent when the government can’t—or won’t—intervene.
Owned by former British Intelligence officer Rafe Owens, this new team of Alpha heroes takes on some of the world’s deadliest enemies. Along the way, these five men will discover their most important mission of all… Protecting the women they love.
Tactical Operations is a series filled with excitement, danger, steamy romance, and edge of your seat suspense that will have your heart racing from the first page to the last.
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BOOK ONE
Garrett's Destiny
He wanted a break from the action. She wanted to prove she could be more. They found each other in paradise…but a killer followed them home.
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Former Army Ranger Garrett Morgan loves working for Tactical Operations. Using his special forces training to rescue innocent civilians is what he lives for. But lately, Garrett’s been feeling the strain of a life that’s all work and no play. So, when he’s offered the chance for a little rest and relaxation, he takes it. Not realizing the decision is one that will change his life forever.
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At twenty-eight, Avery Webb has a perfectly fine life. But she wants more than fine. She wants excitement. Adventure. And most of all…she never, ever wants to hear her sister call her boring and predictable again. So, when she’s dared to do something impulsive, Avery accepts the challenge by booking a week-long cruise…alone. Though she instantly regrets the decision, Avery is determined to follow through. After all, what’s the worst that could happen?
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After a chance meeting on the ship, the sparks between Garrett and Avery are instant and impossible to deny. What starts as a casual vacation romance soon turns into something more. The two embark on a journey of discovery and passion, but when a deadly situation makes Avery a killer’s target, Garrett and his team will stop at nothing to rescue the woman he loves and bring her home.
BOOK TWO
Ethan's Obsession
A former SEAL who wants what he can’t have. An artist who’s afraid to follow her heart. Danger lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike.
Ethan “Apollo” McAllister’s world is filled with controlled chaos. As a former Navy SEAL and member of Tac-Ops, he’s used to running headfast into danger. He’s also damn good at keeping secrets. The biggest one of all? Being in love with his best friend’s girl.
Artist Briella Castille has made something of herself. The small-town girl from Kentucky is now one of the most in-demand civilian contractors for the Department of Defense. But when her work on a top-secret mission puts her in danger, she must put her trust—and her life—in the hands of the one man who destroyed her belief in true love.
Forced to work together, Ethan and Briella quickly begin mending the broken fences that has kept them apart for nearly ten years. Soon old wounds are healed, and misunderstandings are rectified, giving these two childhood friends a second chance at love. But just when they’re on the brink of happily-ever-after, a Tac-Ops enemy strikes back in the worst way imaginable.
With Briella’s life hanging in the balance, Ethan is forced to make a choice. Either trade the woman he loves for the one thing that would mean certain financial ruin for the United States…or watch her die. For Ethan, there is no choice. Briella is his, and he’ll stop at nothing to save her from hell.
BOOK THREE
Beckett's Desire
One picture. Two hearts destined to be together. And a killer determined to change their lives forever.
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From the moment Beckett “Bones” Stone locks eyes with Evie Mitchell, he falls hard and fast. Despite his rough edges and military background, he is captivated by the adorable schoolteacher’s grace and courage. But their worlds couldn't be more different, and Beckett can’t help but wonder if their unexplainable connection can survive outside the battlefield.
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Evelynn "Evie" Mitchell is dedicated to her work as a public schoolteacher despite her wealthy father’s disdain for her chosen path. After being rescued by the tall, dark, and sexy-as-sin operative, she can't seem to get Beckett out of her mind. Knowing just how fleeting life can be, Evie reaches out to him, hoping to explore the undeniable spark between them. Little does she know, as dark and twisted secrets emerge, the danger is still there, waiting for another chance to strike.
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As Beckett and Evie traverse their burgeoning feelings, it becomes clear that Evie's life remains in jeopardy. With help from his Tac-Ops teammates—and the elite Delta Team Hawaii—Beckett is determined to save the woman he loves. When danger closes in, they must rely on their combined forces to outmaneuver a relentless enemy…before it’s too late.