Marliss Melton crafts compelling counter-terrorist romantic suspense stories, drawing on her experiences as a military spouse and her extensive contacts within the Spec Ops and Intelligence communities. This allows her to write authentic and heartfelt narratives centered on America's elite warriors and fearless agency heroes. Her works are known for their realistic portrayals and deep understanding of the high-stakes world she depicts.
Set against a backdrop of military suspense, this novel explores the intertwined themes of freedom and love. As characters navigate the complexities of their duties and personal relationships, they confront challenges that test their loyalties and resolve. The story promises a gripping blend of romance and action, highlighting the sacrifices made for love and the quest for protection in a tumultuous world.
The story revolves around FBI Special Agent Kelly Yang as she investigates a Navy Seal suspected of leaking classified information to North Korea. Set against a backdrop of military tension, the narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and romance, as Yang navigates the complexities of her investigation while uncovering deeper secrets. The suspenseful plot is driven by the challenges of trust and the personal stakes involved in a high-stakes military environment.
He hunts terrorists on land and online, but he can’t get his love life together. Stuart Rudolph is more than just a Navy SEAL. In his spare time, he uses his unsurpassed computer skills to protect American interests. Moonlighting for Ghost Security Group is supposed to keep Stu too preoccupied to obsess over Hilary Alcorn, the woman he loved and foolishly lost. If only he could start over… Hilary Alcorn longs to get her mojo back. She hasn’t been the same confident girl si\nce Stuart Rudolph captured her heart and then broke it. Dating her mysterious next-door neighbor seems like a harmless first step. Wouldn’t you know, Stu shows up, claiming her neighbor is a terrorist. Ridiculous! As the dangers of Stu’s work impact the woman he loves, Stu uses every skill in his arsenal to save both their lives, hoping all the while it isn’t too late to claim Hilary as his own.
Navy SEAL Lt. Mitch Thoreau's vacation to Spain coincides with Catalonia's bid for independence. On the streets of Barcelona, the tension between the separatists and the national police suggests imminent unrest-not the best time for a vacation. Meeting the proprietress of Hotel Leonardo makes it all worthwhile. Katrina Ferrer is beautiful, idealistic, and everything Mitch desires in a woman. She also carries a terrible secret-one that threatens innocent lives and thrusts Mitch into danger. Arousing suspicion on one side and resentment on the other, both Mitch and Katrina must flee Barcelona or face unwanted consequences. As they talk of a future together, vengeance overtakes them in the medieval city of Seville. Will Mitch's training be enough to ensure Katrina's safety, or is happily-ever-after too much to hope for in a world coming apart at the seams?
Master Chief Rusty Kuzinski might have just retired, but he's never been busier as he prepares for his guests at Never Forget Retreat, a therapy ranch for Navy SEALs. The last thing Rusty needs in his life is an MWD, a military war dog with post-traumatic stress disorder. But Rusty never turns his back on obligations or on those in need. Special Investigator Maya Schultz has mixed feelings for the last man who saw her late husband alive. Yet raising a teenage boy by herself isn't easy. So when Rusty proposes a solution to keep Curtis busy over the summer, Maya accepts the offer with reservations. Her feelings for the former SEAL are just about as unpredictable as the crazy and dangerous dog that needs watching. If dealing with her mixed emotions isn't enough, Maya's job entails investigating one of her own neighbors, and he's been giving her uncomfortably dirty looks, lately. When Curtis goes missing, while battling her terror at possibly losing her son, Maya realizes there are two things she has underestimated--the motivating force of revenge and how desperately she needs a man like Rusty in her life. Having watched Maya's first husband die in front of him, Rusty is now determined to use whatever skills remain at his disposal, including his slightly unhinged dog to help. If he fails, he knows he'll lose the only woman who has touched his heart as Maya has.
Ophelia Price is determined to expose a corrupt lieutenant governor while hiding her pregnancy from her Navy SEAL husband, Vinny. As she navigates the dangerous world of political corruption, her mission puts her life at risk, leading to a shocking betrayal when Vinny discovers her secrets after his wife goes missing. The tension escalates as Ophelia must confront the consequences of her actions and the depth of their relationship. Will Vinny be able to forgive her, or will her deception cost them both everything?
Marliss Melton's latest Navy SEAL series installment will attract fans of bestselling authors Suzanne Brockmann, Christina Skye, and Lora Leigh.
DON'T GIVE UP.It's love that keeps teacher Jordan Bliss up at the lost love for a Venezuelan orphan named Miguel...and the memory of a Navy SEAL tearing him from her arms. Now in the U.S. and longing for her child, Jordan vows to somehow, some way, bring Miguel home.DON'T LOOK BACK.To Navy SEAL Solomon McGuire, orders are orders. But the fierce passion in Jordan's voice and the fire in her eyes when he separated her from her son haunt his dreams. Eager to make amends, Solomon promises to pull every string he can to find Miguel. Ony time will tell if Jordan can trust him and forgive him. One thing is His desire for her is relentless and irresistible. And soon their indestructible love will be tested by a terrifying trap of violence...DON'T LET GO."Continuing her hot streak, Melton adds another chapter to her ongoing SEAL Team saga with Joe Montgomery's story. Besides pouring on not one romance but two, as well as gritty thrills, this complex novel also deal with the issue of survivor's guilt. Melton is rapdily proving herself a major player in the genre." -- Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine"I highly recommend this talented author!" -- Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author
Chase "Westy" McCaffrey, a skilled sniper, rescues Sara and her son, leading to a fresh start. However, danger lurks as an obsessive husband seeks revenge, leaving little room for Sara and Chase to explore their growing feelings amidst the chaos.
In the second of Melton's series, Hannah Geary wants revenge against the rogue SEAL commander who betrayed her, killed her partner, and is trafficking stolen weapons. But to catch a bad SEAL, she needs a good one--one like Lieutenant Luther Lindstrom. Original.
