First to Fight Books

These U.S. Marines are always the first to fight when it comes to their country…or the women they love. He’ll do anything to save her. Former Marine turned Coast Guard Gabriel Rossi, traded the brutal desert for the unforgiving sea to be closer to his family. When a woman risks her life to save his young daughter, Gabe will stop at nothing to bring her home safe. She’s no hero. But when a man draws a gun and threatens the passengers on a ferry, Chloe McKinney is the only one who steps in the line of fire to protect a little girl, even if it means sacrificing herself. As the clock ticks down to an explosive confrontation, they’ll both face their fears to make it to morning alive.

These U.S. Marines are always the first to fight when it comes to their country…or the women they love.One night with a hero.MARSOC Operator Benjamin Hart is used to having control in all things. As his Team’s Joint Terminal Attack Controller, he’s always responsible and contained. His careful composure snaps when he sees Olivia “Livvie” Walker, his best friend’s little sister. She’s a spitfire with heated looks and smart mouth to match. He comes alive when he’s around her and for once he throws caution to the wind and spends a night with her before he deploys to parts unknown.One secret.Livvie has always wanted Ben and even though sensibility tells her to steer clear, her heart can’t resist. The night was supposed to be no-strings-attached until it produces consequences neither of them had anticipated. When she reaches out to Ben without success, she decides to forget him—and how safe she felt in his arms.One man who can save her life.When Ben returns after a career-ending injury, Livvie has no other choice but to come clean. Until a devastating attack bares her secret on national news before she has a chance. She has only one way to repair the damage.She must confess to the man she lied to. The only man who could save what they had created together.

These U.S. Marines are always the first to fight when it comes to their country…or the women they love.He's never backed down from a fight.Former U.S. Marine Jack Walker is no stranger to the strength it takes to best even the fiercest of opponents. He met his match in the woman he’s loved since they were teenagers, Sofia Varano. He would have done anything for her, until she left him without an explanation.Except when it comes to her. When her mother dies and leaves her two younger brothers with nowhere else to go, Sofie has no choice but to return home to take care of them, even if it means facing the man she left behind. Jack wants answers, but for Sofie the truth is so much harder to share than the lie she’s lived with for ten years.As old threats resurface, she'll have to trust him with the secrets that tore them apart if she wants a second chance at his heart.

I thought I put my past behind me.I lost everything when I testified against my fiancé for the murders of three women. After the jury delivered a life sentence, I ran. I hoped if I could disappear, maybe the horror he caused would, too.When I return to Florida for the first time after his conviction, I’m determined to face my fears and get my life back. Then, a woman is murdered and I’m the only one who believes her death features the same signature as those I’m trying so hard to forget.Instinct tells me to run again, but local cop Logan Blackwell has never let a suspect–or a woman–get away. He’s made it his own personal mission to solve the case and he needs my help to do it.I have no choice once we learn I’m the next target, but I’m not interested in getting close to another man, especially not a sexy former Marine who has secrets of his own.

These U.S. Marines are always the first to fight when it comes to their country…or the women they love. Wounded former U.S. Marine Scott Green would rather be alone than face anyone’s pity. After losing his leg in a tragic attack on his last deployment, all Scott wants is to make it through each day. Until he meets Faith Thompson. Faith wasn’t looking for happily-ever-after, especially not with a surly Marine who turns her down after a kiss under the mistletoe. She definitely didn’t want to see him again when they’re forced to spend the holidays together a year later. But Scott’s a changed man and there’s no way he’s letting her get away a second time.

This elite group of U.S. Marines are the last to leave a fight...or the women who steal their hearts. She trying to take back her life... Peyton Rhodes has lost everything. Three years ago, her family was violently murdered while she narrowly escaped. Now, she's conquered the resulting agoraphobia and is determined to wipe the slate clean. Her new beginning may be over before it starts when she is the only witness to a gruesome murder. He may as well be dead... Former U.S. Marine Ford Collier is back in the states after a perilous deployment without his team, his career, or the respect of his country. Secluded in the mountains of North Carolina, Ford doesn't want anything to do with the murder in his backyard-or the pretty blonde artist who accuses him of the crime. Even if he hadn't been at the scene of the murder, Peyton would still be terrified of a man like him-a man with violence in his blood. The only way they'll survive is together. As dangerous complications arise-and passion heats up-it will take learning to trust again for Ford and Peyton to make it out alive.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard comes a forbidden enemies-to-lovers military romantic suspense! He’s the last person I ever wanted to see again. Callum Reece. My late husband’s brother. The man who took my virginity and then left without so much as an I’m sorry. The Marine operator who makes a living from putting his life on the line. But loving me? That had been too much of a risk. I’m the one woman he can’t have. After he left, I moved on. I built a life without Callum ...until it came crashing down around me. All I want is to find out the truth about my husband’s death, no matter what it may be. Sometimes the forbidden is a dangerous temptation. But when Callum comes back, determined to win my heart, I’ll have to put up the fight of my life to avoid being hurt again. Operator takes place in the First to Fight series, but may be read as a standalone.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard comes a forced proximity military romantic suspense. There’s only one man who can help me…and he’s a stubborn jerk. Dean Tyler. Former U.S. Marine Aviator who gave up his career to live in self-imposed exile in the mountains. He’s broody, ruggedly handsome, and pulls a gun on me the second I darken his doorstep. But I stand my ground. Because I need his help to find my sister—and I’m willing to do whatever it takes. When our engine fails and we’re stranded in the wilderness, I can’t help but wonder if we’ll make it out alive or if this man will be the death of me. I’m not her hero… …but Kenna Lynch looks at me like I could be. And—damn her—the longer we’re stuck together the more I want to be. As we uncover a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal, it doesn’t take long for me to realize the biggest danger we face isn’t the mountain or the elements, but someone who is willing to kill to keep their secrets. I’ll have to do whatever it takes to keep Kenna safe, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll be her hero after all. Aviator takes place in the First to Fight series, but may be read as a standalone.