Short Military

Read the complete Exotic Desires series in this box set. No Cliffhanger. After having lost the only woman he’d ever loved, twenty-seven year-old Reed Stirling rejects his parents' plans for him to take over the family business and travels to Europe, searching for a revelation as to what he's supposed to do with his life. What he finds instead is something else entirely. Don't miss the Sinful Desires steamy spin-off series, Exotic Desires by best-selling author M.S. Parker.

She came to sell popcorn, not fall for the grumpy maze builder. He planned everything perfectly—except meeting her. I came to Wildwood Valley's Harvest Festival to sell popcorn, not to clash with the grumpiest, most gorgeous mountain man alive. Marc Fowler stormed over to complain about customers dropping my "crap" all over his perfectly designed maze. Sparks flew. The bad kind. At first. He was all military precision and brooding intensity. I was the chaos he couldn't control. But when a lost child brought us together in the moonlit maze, everything changed. One kiss led to another. ...

She came to town to sell pumpkin spice. He’s the mountain man who brings the heat. I’m just here to sell pumpkin spice everything and make enough cash to help my parents save the farm. What I didn't expect was Ashe Singleton—the grumpy mountain man who builds beautiful things with his bare hands and barely speaks above a growl. When my display riser shatters on day one, I'm desperate enough to try bribing him with homemade muffins. Everyone says he doesn't do custom work. Everyone says he keeps to himself. But when he shows up at my booth with the perfect three-tiered riser made from ...

If an attractive ex-military biker offered to give you anything you desired, what would you ask for? Danni Mom always made the decisions for me: Go to college, get a good job in the city, find a nice man in a suit. Instead, I’ve lost my job and I’ve lost my apartment. I’m single, I still have my v-card, and I’m wildly attracted to the bearded, tattooed biker who rescued me and my broken-down Caddy. I’ve only ever done things to please Mom until I meet Colter. He offers me a weekend of yes. One entire weekend where he will do whatever I ask of him. It’s a fun game at first, but ...

In Romance: Quickies (Malia's Encounter - 9), Malia is introduced to the world of BDSM by a mysterious army ranger. He captivates her body and senses, but does he have a secret side that leads her into danger? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of ...

The rulers of the People's Republic of Haven are in trouble and revolt is brewing, so it's high time for a short victorious war. But Honor Harrington is going to give them a war that's neither short nor victorious.

An ex-soldier bent on destruction and a curvy girl with a secret that will change his life... A year ago, I met Hope, the perfect woman, and lost her, all within 24 hours. Now she’s back and harboring a secret, the kind of secret that makes a man want to change his life. But I destroy things; that’s what I do. I’m a demolition man, an ex-soldier who knows nothing but destruction. Until I find out about her past and realize we’re equally broken, and maybe Hope’s the only one who can put me back together… Knocked Up is a secret baby steamy contemporary romance featuring a damaged ...

In late summer of 1994, Jack Noble, a former All-American quarterback, is in the middle of the toughest event he's ever taken part in. Marine Corps Recruit Training. After eight weeks he's managed to make enemies of every drill instructor and every recruit in his platoon. Then on one particularly humid South Carolina day, an odd sequence of events changes everything.

She was in danger, so I took her... The moment I set eyes on Willow, my heart stops and my body goes into overdrive. She’s mine, and no one else will get even a glimpse of her until she realizes we’re meant to be together. Willow thinks I’m holding her prisoner, but I’m keeping her safe from those that would hurt her. But can I keep her safe from the beast inside of me? When she parades around my cage all innocence, there’s only so much a man like me can be restrained… The Biker’s Captive is an age gap instalove romance featuring an OTT obsessed biker and a curvy, innocent ...

If you love damaged ex-military heroes and curvy girl romance then you’ll love the Wild Riders MC. This group of ex-military bikers fall hard and fall fast when they encounter the curvy women who heal their hearts. Expect forced proximity, forbidden love, age gap, single moms and off-limits love with OTT protector heroes who will do anything for the women they love. This collection includes the first three novellas in the Wild Riders series plus bonus scenes. Book 1 – Wild Ride If a hot ex-military biker offered to give you anything you desired, what would you ask for? A forced ...

Wounded heroes fall hard and fall fast when they encounter the curvy women who heal their hearts. These scarred military heroes have come to Wild Heart Mountain to lick their wounds and hide away from the world. But they don’t count on the curvy women who steal their hearts and help them heal. Expect grumpy single dads, found family, age gap, protector heroes, and plenty of steamy instalove! Book 1 – Loved by the Mountain Man She’s too young, too innocent and too damn happy… A forced proximity, age gap romance between a damaged ex-military hero and the curvy girl who hooks his heart...

Twenty years of military discipline hasn’t prepared me for one weekend with Amy… Leo Amy’s the perfect woman. Sweet, funny, and curves that make my mouth water. Too bad she’s my best friend’s daughter and completely off-limits. When he asks me to protect her, he has no idea how far I’ll go to keep her safe. Amy may be forbidden to me, but I won’t let any other man touch her. Amy It’s only ever been Leo. Since he made me laugh when I was twelve years old, I’ve had a crush on him. But he still sees me as a little girl. When we’re thrown together for the weekend, it’s my ...

Casey has been having a little trouble getting his tool to work properly, and at the urging of his loving wife he decides to go see a specialist – the hunky Doctor Cherry. Doctor Cherry has just the cure for Casey’s ailment: some curiously sensual medical devices and just the perfect dosage of hot man medicine. Will Doctor Cherry’s unorthodox treatment be able to cure Casey of his problem…all while his wife is right in the room watching? The Doctor's Touch is a gay standalone story featuring a hot husband, a hunky doctor, a curious wife, and a deliciously steamy HEA. For all your M/...

Distilling the ideas of the greatest military theoreticians of history, including Sun Tzu, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Carl von Clausewitz, this clear and engaging Very Short Introduction presents a fascinating account of the "art of the general." Antulio J. Echevarria II highlights the dynamic relationship between the main elements of strategy: purpose, method, and means. Drawing on historical examples, he discusses the major types of military strategy and how emerging technologies are affecting them. This second edition has been updated throughout.

A wary programmer needs a mysterious ex-military hero to uncover the culprit behind the deadly attacks on her and her bestie. Him keeping Nieve alive is a welcome bonus, as are the boxes of her favorite caramel chocolates he brings. But will she listen when her shattered heart cries out louder than her sweet tooth? Her heart and ribs once broken by a sweet-talking abuser, Nieve Valle decides the only sweets she wants in her life are candies and baked goods—and ice cream. Lots of ice cream. But her quiet life and cozy plan to eat ice cream and chocolates—and okay, pastries—in bed is ...

She’s sunshine in a sundress. He’s a mountain man with a permanent scowl. And her tomatoes just rolled straight into his sneakers. I came to Wildwood Valley to make a name for myself—armed with farm-fresh produce, big dreams, and exactly zero chill around rugged men with broad shoulders and bad attitudes. Blade? He’s grumpy. Growly. And somehow hot enough to make me forget how to spell the word “cucumber.” He doesn’t like crowds. Doesn’t do small talk. And definitely doesn’t have time for a flirty farmgirl who keeps asking for help with her booth. Like fixing my setup. ...

Five steamy protector hero novellas in one collection. Do you love OTT ex-military men and young innocent curvy girl romance? Then this series is for you! These flawed heroes are OTT obsessed and will do anything for the young curvy women who capture their hearts. There’s age gap, secret baby, forbidden love and second chances all with a sticky sweet and steamy happily ever after. This collection includes five novellas: Protecting His Brat This brat needs to be taught a lesson, and I’ll be the one to discipline her… An OTT age-gap romance featuring an older military hero and a young ...

Precious lives were saved when three brave Navy SEALs went against orders, embarking on a rescue mission of their own. A mission that will never be forgotten and changed the course of their lives forever. While they will never regret their decision, it came with heavy consequence. Now they must fight to protect the women they love while also battling the new and existing demons that torture their souls, from death, corruption, destruction, and war. These men are strong, honorable, and will do everything they can to overcome the past that continues to haunt them.

Aerial warfare has dominated war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. In this Very Short Introduction, Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping look at the history of aerial warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken center stage, and the changes in technology and air power capabilities over time.

A forced proximity, age gap romance between a damaged ex-military hero and the curvy girl who hooks his heart. She’s too young, too innocent and too damn happy… But I can’t get the quirky, curvy Hailey out of my head. When she’s forced to spend a night in my cabin, she’ll find out just how damaged I am. I faced the enemy in Iraq, but it’s nothing compared to the raw vulnerability I feel when Hailey holds my heart in her hands. Can she see past the scars, the limp, and the age gap, or was it pity that brought her to my bed? Loved by the Mountain Man is a forced proximity, ex-...