Code Name: Ranger — Heather Slade

He's a covert operative, sworn to protect.She's the small-town girl who captured his heart.Together, Ranger and Maisie Ann face a killer threatening everything they hold dear. RANGERI never expected to fall so hard and fast for Maisie Ann Jones when we reconnected at Canada Lake. She's smart, beautiful, and driven to revitalize our hometown. Marrying her was the easiest decision I've ever made. But when she's abducted by a man from her past, my skills as a covert operative are put to the ultimate test. I'll stop at nothing to bring her home safely. Now, we're facing the aftermath of her trauma while a serial killer continues to terrorize the area. I swore to protect Maisie with my life-and that's exactly what I'll do. MAISIE ANNRanger Messick was my teenage crush turned real-life hero. When we reunited as adults, the spark between us was undeniable. Our whirlwind romance felt like a fairy tale, until my past came back to haunt me in the worst way imaginable. Ranger saved me, but now I'm struggling to feel safe again. As I work to heal from my ordeal, a killer is still on the loose in our beloved Adirondacks. Ranger promises to keep me safe, but can our new marriage survive the shadows of my trauma and the very real danger that surrounds us? While each book in the K19 Shadow Operations Team One series features one couple and a guaranteed HEA, the series may be more enjoyable read in order.