The past threatens to tear apart this new sizzling partnership… Former Navy SEAL Neal Ward swore he’d never have anything to do with his father’s private investigation agency. But when he dies under suspicious circumstances, captivating PI Lori Hart drags Neal into the investigation. He agrees to protect her, but it won’t be easy concentrating on the case when Lori herself is so irresistible. To catch the culprit, they’re forced to fake a relationship, but Lori’s starting to question her insistence they remain platonic. Touching each other and acting in love is driving her crazy—especially since Neal’s so good at switching off their relationship in private. Doesn’t he feel anything for her? If only he’d let her in and forget the past, Neal would realize what a great team they’d make…

Danger and desire go hand in hand… When her little sister Robyn is kidnapped, Rhianne Carlson promises herself she’ll do anything to bring her home safely. Even if it means reluctantly teaming up with private security agent and former Navy SEAL Eric Cruz. Despite his smoldering good looks and undeniable talents, Rhianne has never trusted this sinfully sexy agent. And she definitely doesn’t like his plan to pretend to be a decadent couple, in order to lure out the organized crime syndicate who’s taken Robyn. Eric’s taking his role way too seriously. All that touching and kissing. It’s enough to drive a girl mad…with lust. Eric has always admired Rhianne. And now that they’re working together, he finds his admiration turning into something more. They’re getting way too good at pretending to be a couple. Their kisses seem all too real. But the danger they’re in is real too. And even though he knows Rhianne can handle herself, he can’t help feeling protective of her. Can they fight for their lives, while also fighting off their mutual attraction? And if they manage to survive, does their growing love have a chance?

Danger is the ultimate aphrodisiac… School teacher Danielle Yesenko’s calm and predictable life is turned upside down when her sister leaves Danielle’s infant niece on her doorstep, along with a flash drive and a mysterious note. Then smoking hot former-Navy SEAL Shawn Joseph shows up, saying he was hired to help. Danielle is shocked when he reveals that her sister is a CIA agent, whose life is in danger. And she’s even more surprised when the gorgeous Shawn announces he’ll be staying with her for a while… Shawn is in his element, protecting a beautiful woman and a baby from some pretty nasty characters. It isn’t long before the two are on the run, with deadly enemies hot on their tail. As adrenaline and attraction rise, Shawn has to remind himself that Danielle is just an assignment. And if he wants to do his job, he’ll have to ignore the growing attraction he feels… But as the danger escalates, so do his feelings for Danielle. And Shawn quickly finds himself risking everything. Including his heart…

An old rivalry blooms into passion for a Navy SEAL and his fake girlfriend… US Marshal Kelsey Poppins has an axe to grind. She’s determined to prove her co-worker is innocent. But her old high school rival, Navy SEAL Ryan Ward, isn’t convinced. His father died investigating a sinister crime ring. And he’s convinced Kelsey's friend is involved… But when they both sneak into a Federal building and find incriminating evidence within, her boss catches them in the act. Needing an excuse to explain his presence, Ryan leaves Kelsey weak-kneed with the hottest kiss she’s ever had. Now, they’re faking a relationship as they work together to solve a string of murders. All while trying to stay alive… And out of each other’s arms. Ryan won’t allow one more person to die. Not on his watch, and definitely not Kelsey. Maybe it’s the danger, the adrenaline rush of cheating death… But Ryan soon realizes he’s falling for her, hard. And he’s powerless to stop it. When the investigation and their attraction both heat up, Ryan must decide what’s more important. Catching the killers? Or keeping Kelsey safe…

This Navy SEAL knows danger… but it’s nothing compared to fighting to regain true love. Navy SEAL Lance Ward never thought he’d be in the position of seducing his ex-wife and protecting their unborn child—all while trying to solve his father’s murder. Yet, here he is, thanks to Ruth, the only woman who knows how to get under his skin—and under his clothes—in record time. The only problem is, Ruth has zero interest in getting back together. But he’s not so keen on letting her go a second time. Ruth gave up on a happily ever after a long time ago. She’s not the same naïve young woman she was when she married Lance all those years ago. These days, she’s a successful, hard-hitting lawyer… with a soft spot for a certain SEAL who can make her blood sing—and for their unborn child. But Ruth’s in a predicament. She’d hired Lance’s father to investigate suspicious deaths and then he’d met the same fate. Now it looks like the bad guys are after her. As danger nears and her feelings for Lance burn brighter than ever, Ruth realizes it’s not just her life at risk… but her heart.

Will a thief’s daughter steal his heart? If it’s not by the book, former Navy SEAL Maxwell Peters isn’t interested. He’s a rule-following kind of guy. Falling for investigator Violet Schroeder—the daughter of an infamous jewel thief—is definitely against his rules. When Violet asks to partner with Maxwell on his latest security gig aboard a cruise, Maxwell resists. He doesn’t know if he can trust her, even if she is the best person for the job. But no one knows jewels and how to steal them better than Violet, and when she reveals her father might be the one targeting the cruise, Maxwell reluctantly agrees to let her come. For years, Violet has wanted to catch her father after he cruelly betrayed her. Now, she’s finally got a chance. All she has to do is play a hot Navy SEAL’s fake wife and not get distracted. Easy, right? But her growing attraction to Maxwell is something Violet didn’t count on. Soon, their pretend kisses aren’t so pretend, and a future with Maxwell is seeming like everything she never knew she wanted. When the job turns deadlier than either of them anticipated, will he be able to trust her with the mission—and his heart?

One night with a SEAL leads to so much more… Retired Navy SEAL Brennan Eckstrom knows that love—if it exists at all—only leads to heartbreak. So when brilliant and beautiful app developer Joy Carlson shares one night with him and his heart wants more, he pulls away before things get too serious. One month later, Joy shows up at his security firm in need of his help. When her house is burned down, he insists she stay with him to keep her safe. It’s certainly not because he never wants to let her go. Brennan’s a gorgeous, charming, and an absolute stunner in the bedroom. And Joy fully knows he’s not the sort of man to settle down. Still, as the two work to solve the mystery of who is trying to harm her and why, Joy can’t help falling for the sexy former SEAL. But when they face their toughest challenge, will Brennan stick around long enough to realize love is the only thing that can save them both?

A one-night stand leaves this Navy SEAL with a surprise... It was just supposed to be one night of no-strings-attached fun, but now Sofia Popov has become the center of former Navy SEAL Ian Campbell’s life. Sofia turns out to be the teacher of Ian’s teen son, Gavin—the same teacher who meets him in the hospital when Gavin suffers a seizure at school. And he’s not the only teen who’s landed in the hospital. Ian is already formulating a plan to make those responsible pay, when Sofia drops a bombshell: she’s pregnant. Sofia’s in way over her head—not only with Ian but also with a dangerous cartel that wants her silenced. While the police don’t take her concerns seriously, Ian’s private investigation firm does. And that’s a good thing, because this cartel wants to shut her up. Permanently. She doesn’t think twice when Ian offers her a safe place to stay. Now it’s up to Ian’s private investigation firm to get to the bottom of things to protect the teens of San Diego—and the woman who’s winning Ian’s heart.

Three times the romance. And three times the danger… Three gorgeous brothers, all trained Navy SEALs, are on the hunt for whoever is responsible for their father’s murder. Along the way, these sexy SEALs find love—but will they find the killer? Get ready for a thrill ride in this trilogy from USA Today Bestselling author Leslie North! In SEAL's Pretend Girlfriend,when former Navy SEAL Neal Ward suspects his father was murdered, he agrees to a fake relationship with a beautiful private investigator, to fool the killer they’re both chasing. But it’s not easy concentrating on finding the bad guy when the feelings between them become all too real… In SEAL's Pregnant Ex-Wife, Navy SEAL Lance Ward never thought he’d be put in the position of wooing his ex-wife, protecting his unborn child, and trying to solve the mystery of who ordered his father’s murder all at the same time. Yet he’s doing all of that and more thanks to Ruth, the one woman who knows how to get under his skin—and under his clothes—in record time. And in SEAL's Fake Relationship, US Marshal Kelsey Poppins and Navy SEAL Ryan Ward find themselves in a fake relationship, working together to solve the case that led to the murder of Ryan’s father. The toughest part of the job? Trying to stay alive—and out of each other’s arms.

"Nicole Helm writes my favorite cowboys." —New York Times Bestselling Author MAISEY YATES Three former Navy SEALs Injured in the line of duty Desperate for a new beginning... Searching for a place to call their own. Jack Armstrong's been slowly piecing his life back together after a career-ending injury bounced him from the SEALs. The only trouble is, his family's on their way to his new haven in Montana...and Jack refuses to let them know he's still hurting. Desperate, he makes a deal with local bad girl Rose Rogers: in exchange for some extra security, she'll play the perfect loving girlfriend. Rose doesn't trust any man, much less some tough-as-nails former SEAL. But the more they settle into their ruse, the more things start to feel real, and the more Rose's true fear surfaces—that she'll never be good enough for love. But Jack isn't about to lose Rose. He's done running when things get tough, and he's determined to prove—once and for all—that even the most troubled hearts can find their way to redemption. Navy SEAL Cowboys Series: Cowboy SEAL Homecoming (Book 1) Cowboy SEAL Redemption (Book 2) Cowboy SEAL Christmas (Book 3) What People Are Saying About Nicole Helm: "This romance is a true page-turner." —Publishers Weekly for Rebel Cowboy "Rebel Cowboy is a beautifully crafted romance...." —USA Today Happily Ever After "A delightfully intriguing and enticing story." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review for True-Blue Cowboy Christmas