Spies, P.I.’s, & Warriors

On this list you will find romances starring spies, P.I.’s, warriors, and other men and women in uniform. The heroes you will find on this list are those where being a warrior (or spy, cop, P.I. or in the Armed Services) isn’t just a job description; it’s a state of mind, a part of who they are. To complement this list, check out ourWar list.

(List begun 09/97, updated 04/14)

  • The Maiden Bride (1996) by Rexanne Becnel – Axton de la Manse, warrior (B- at AAR)
  • Where Magic Dwells (1996) by Rexanne Becnel – Sir Cleve FitzWaren, knight
  • Dark Champion (1993) by Jo Beverley – FitzRoger of Cleeve, warrior
  • Lord of Midnight (1998) by Jo Beverley – Renald de Lisle, warrior (A/B+ at AAR)
  • The Shattered Rose (1996) by Jo Beverley – Galeran of Haywood, warrior
  • The Gladiator (2009) by Carla Capshaw (Ancient Rome) – Caros Viriathos, ex-gladiator (B+ at AAR)
  • The Courtesan (2005) by Susan Carroll (Renaissance) – Captain Nicholas Remy, military (A- at AAR)
  • The Huntress (2007) by Susan Carroll (Renaissance) – Catriona O’Hanlon, warrior (B at AAR)
  • A Knight To Remember (1997) by Christina Dodd – Hugh de Florisoun, knight
  • The Warlord (1995) by Elizabeth Elliott – Baron Kenric of Montague, warrior
  • The Bride (1989) by Julie Garwood – Alec Kincaid, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Gentle Warrior (1985) by Julie Garwood – Lord Geoffrey Berkley, warrior
  • The Prize (1991) by Julie Garwood – Baron Royce, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Saving Grace (1993) by Julie Garwood – Gabriel MacBain, warrior (A/A/A at AAR)
  • The Secret (1992) by Julie Garwood – Laird Iain Maitland, warrior (A/A- at AAR)
  • Midnight Warrior (1994) by Iris Johansen – Lord Gage Dumont, warrior
  • For My Lady’s Heart (1993) by Laura Kinsale – Ruck of Wolfscar, knight (A at AAR)
  • Shadowheart (2004) by Laura Kinsale – Allegretto Navona, assassin (A-/B- at AAR)
  • This Is All I Ask (1997) by Lynn Kurland – Christopher of Blackmour, warrior (A at AAR)
  • The Warlord’s Mistress (2006) by Juliet Landon – Dania Rhiannon, spy
  • Highland Barbarian (3/1990) by Ruth Langan – HH-41 – Brice Campbell, warrior
  • Highland Heather (2/1991) by Ruth Langan – HH-65 – Morgan Grey, warrior
  • Prisoner of My Desire (1991) by Johanna Lindsey – Lord Warrick de Chaville, knight (A at AAR)
  • His Lady’s Ransom (1995) by Merline Lovelace – HH-275 – Ian de Burgh, warrior
  • Enchanted (1994) by Elizabeth Lowell – Simon the Loyal, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Forbidden (1993) by Elizabeth Lowell – Duncan of Maxwell aka the Scots Hammer, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Untamed (1993) by Elizabeth Lowell – Dominic le Sabre, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Born in Sin (2003) by Kinley MacGregor – Sin MacAllister, assassin (B+ at AAR)
  • A Kingdom of Dreams (1989) by Judith McNaught (Renaissance) – Royce Westmoreland, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Once A Warrior (1997) by Karyn Monk – Malcolm MacFane aka the Black Wolf, warrior
  • Warrior or Wife (2/2007) by Lyn Randal (Ancient Rome – HH-837 – Lelia aka Leda, gladiatrix
  • Lady Gallant (1991) by Suzanne Robinson (Renaissance) – Christian de Rivers and Nora Becket, spies (A at AAR)
  • Rose in the Mist (2002) by Ana Seymour (Renaissance) – Cat O’Malley, spy (C+ at AAR)
  • Taming the Wolf (9/1995) by Deborah Simmons – HH-284 – Dunstan de Burgh, warrior (B at AAR)
  • Danegeld (2001) by Susan Squires – Karn, warrior (A/B+ at AAR)
  • Danelaw (2003) by Susan Squires – Valgar the Beast, warrior (B at AAR)
  • The Gladiator’s Honor (9/2006) by Michelle Styles (Ancient Rome) – HH-817 – Valens, gladiator (B+ at AAR)
  • Lord of the Night (1993) by Susan Wiggs (Renaissance) – Sandro Cavalli, police officer (A at AAR)
  • Keeper of the Dream (1992) by Penelope Williamson – Sir Raine, the Black Dragon, warrior (A at AAR)
  • The Edge of Light (1990) by Joan Wolf – King Alfred of Wessex, warrior
  • The Wolf and the Dove (1974) by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss – Wulfgar, warrior (A at AAR)
  • The Stanforth Secrets (1989) by Jo Beverley – Justin Delamere, Viscount Stanforth, spy
  • Castaway Hearts (2004) by Nancy Butler – Captain Matthew Frobisher, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Sandalwood Princess (1991) by Loretta Chase – Philip Astonley aka the Falcon, spy (A- at AAR)
  • An Intimate Deception (1983) by Catherine Coulter – Evangeline de Beauchamps, spy
  • Lady Pamela (1975) by Clare Darcy – Lady Pamela Frayne, spy
  • The Man in the Green Coat aka Gabrielle’s Gamble (1987) by Carola Dunn – Gabrielle Darcy, spy
  • Miss Jacobson’s Journey (1992) by Carola Dunn – Miriam Jacobson, spy
  • The Guarded Heart (1987) by Barbara Hazard – Erica Stone and Owen Kingsley, spies
  • The Lady’s Companion (1996) by Carla Kelly – Sergeant David Wiggins, military (A at AAR)
  • Marian’s Christmas Wish (1989) by Carla Kelly – Gilbert Ingraham, Earl of Collinwood, spy (B at AAR)
  • Miss Whittier Makes a List (1994) by Carla Kelly – Captain Sir Daniel Spark, military (B+ at AAR)
  • Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand (1994) by Carla Kelly – Colonel Fletcher Rand, Marquess of Winn, military (A at AAR)
  • Summer Campaign (1989) by Carla Kelly – Major John Beresford, military (A at AAR)
  • With This Ring (1997) by Carla Kelly – Major Samuel Reed, military (A at AAR)
  • The Phantom Lover (1981) by Elizabeth Mansfield – Captain Henry Thorne, military
  • The Yorkshire Lady (2001) by Nadine Miller – Yves St. Armand, Comte de Rochemont, spy (B- at AAR)
  • The Hired Hero (1999) by Andrea Pickens – Lady Caroline Talbott, spy
  • The Controversial Countess (1989) by Mary Jo Putney – Rafael Whitbourne, Duke of Candover, and Countess Magda Janos aka Margot Ashton, spies
  • The Rogue and the Runaway (1990) by Mary Jo Putney – Lord Robert “Robin” Andreville, spy
  • The Bar Sinister (1986) by Sheila Simonson – Captain Richard Falk, military
  • A Difficult Truce (1981) by Joan Wolf – Charles Standish, Duke of Dacre, military
  • A Kind of Honor (1980) by Joan Wolf – Adam Todd, Lord Stanford, spy
  • A Question of Honor (2002) by Nita Abrams – Captain Richard Drayton, spy (A- at AAR)
  • The Spy’s Reward (2006) by Nita Abrams – Nathan Mayer, spy
  • The Smile of a Stranger (1978) by Joan Aiken – Frederick Augustus Arpel, Count van Welcker, spy
  • The Untamed Mackenzie (2013) by Jennifer Ashley – Lloyd Fellows, police officer
  • Winter Garden (2000) by Adele Ashworth – Madeleine DuMais, spy (A at AAR)
  • The Matchmaker (2001) by Rexanne Becnel – Lord Neville Hawke, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • The Black Hawk (2011) by Joanna Bourne – Justine de Cabrillac aka Justine DuMotier and Adrian Hawkhurst, spies (A at AAR)
  • The Forbidden Rose (2010) by Joanna Bourne – Marguerite de Fleurignac, resistance fighter, and William Doyle, spy (A at AAR)
  • The Spymaster’s Lady (2008) by Joanna Bourne – Annique Villiers and Robert Grey, spies (A/A- at AAR)
  • The Impostor (2003) by Celeste Bradley – Dalton Montmorency, Lord Ethridge, spy (A at AAR)
  • The Pretender (2003) by Celeste Bradley – Simon Montague Raines aka Simon Rain, spy (B- at AAR)
  • The Spy (2004) by Celeste Bradley – James Cunnington, spy (B at AAR)
  • All Through The Night (1997) by Connie Brockway – Colonel Henry “Jack” Seward, spy/ex-military (A at AAR)
  • Bridal Favors (2002) by Connie Brockway – Justin Powell, spy (A at AAR)
  • My Seduction (2004) by Connie Brockway – Christian “Kit” McNeill, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Other Guy’s Bride (2011) by Connie Brockway – Bernard James Owens Tynesborough, Duke of Avandale, aka James Owens, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • Captive of Sin (2009) by Anna Campbell – Sir Gideon Trevithick, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • No True Gentleman (2002) by Liz Carlyle – Maximilian de Rohan, police officer (A- at AAR)
  • Tempted All Night (2009) by Liz Carlyle – Tristan Talbot, military (A- at AAR)
  • A Woman Scorned (2000) by Liz Carlyle – Captain Cole Amherst, ex-military (B/C at AAR)
  • Captives of the Night (1994) by Loretta Chase – Ismal Delvina aka Comte d’Esmond, spy (A at AAR)
  • Daughter of the God-King (2013) by Anne Cleeland (set in Egypt) – Daniel Berry aka Dimitry Khilkov, spy (B at AAR)
  • The Deception (1998), revised edition of An Intimate Deception, by Catherine Coulter – Evangeline de Beauchamps, spy (B- at AAR)
  • A Night to Surrender (2011) by Tessa Dare – Lt. Colonel Victor Bramwell, military (A at AAR)
  • Checkmate, My Lord (2013) by Tracy Devlyn – Sebastian Danvers, Earl of Somerton, spy (A- at AAR)
  • My Favorite Bride (2002) by Christina Dodd – Colonel William Gregory, military (A-/B+ at AAR)
  • Never a Gentleman (2011) by Eileen Dreyer – Diccan Hilliard, spy (B at AAR)
  • At Your Pleasure (2012) by Meredith Duran – Adrian Ferrers, Earl of Rivenham, king’s agent (B+ at AAR)
  • The Duke of Shadows (2008) by Meredith Duran (partly set in India) – Julian Sinclair, Marquess of Holdensmoor, military (B- at AAR)
  • Written on Your Skin (2009) by Meredith Duran – Phineas Granville, later Earl of Ashmore, aka Phin Monroe, spy
  • The Scoundrel (1996) by Elizabeth Elliott – Miles Montague, Duke of Remmington, spy (A at AAR)
  • Before the Scandal (2008) by Suzanne Enoch – Lt. Colonel Phineas Bromley, military (B at AAR)
  • Red Red Rose (1999) by Marjorie Farrell – Lt. Valentine Ashton, military (B+/B- at AAR)
  • Violet (1995) by Jane Feather – Colonel Julian St. Simon, military, and Tamsyn aka La Violette, spy
  • Lord of Fire (2002) by Gaelen Foley – Lord Lucien Knight, spy/ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • Lord of Ice (2002) by Gaelen Foley – Damien Knight, Earl of Winterley, military (C at AAR)
  • Castles (1993) by Julie Garwood – Colin, Lord Hallbrook, spy (A at AAR)
  • The Gift (1991) by Julie Garwood – Nathanial Clayton Hawthorn Baker, Marquess of St. James, spy (A at AAR)
  • Guardian Angel (1990) by Julie Garwood – Caine, Marquess of Cainewood, spy (A-/B at AAR)
  • The Lion’s Lady (1988) by Julie Garwood – Lyon, Marquess of Lyonwood (spy) (C+ at AAR)
  • His Captive Lady (2008) by Anne Gracie – Harry Morant, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • Beneath a Silent Moon (2003) by Tracy Grant – Charles and Mélanie Fraser, spies (A- at AAR)
  • Daughter of the Game (2002) aka Secrets of a Lady by Tracy Grant – Charles and Mélanie Fraser, spies (A- at AAR)
  • Shadows of the Heart (1996) by Tracy Grant – Paul Lescaut, spy
  • Not So Innocent (2002) by Laura Lee Guhrke – Mick Dunbar, police officer (B+ at AAR)
  • To Desire a Devil (2009) by Elizabeth Hoyt – Reynaud St. Aubyn, Viscount Hope, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • To Seduce a Sinner (2008) by Elizabeth Hoyt – Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, ex-military (A- at AAR)
  • To Taste Temptation (2008) by Elizabeth Hoyt – Samuel Hartley, ex-military (A- at AAR)
  • Innocent Passions (2003) by Brenda Hiatt – Noel Paxton, government agent (B- at AAR)
  • Star Bright (2000) by Miranda Jarrett – Captain James Dunham, military (B at AAR)
  • Entwined (1997) by Emma Jensen – Nathan Paget, Marquess of Oriel, spy
  • Moonlit (2002) by Emma Jensen – Trevor Robard, Viscount St. Wulfstan, spy (B- at AAR)
  • Destined to Last (2010) by Alissa Johnson – Andrew Hunter, government agent (B at AAR)
  • Marrying the Captain (2009) by Carla Kelly – Captain Oliver Worthy, military (A- at AAR)
  • The Surgeon’s Lady (2009) by Carla Kelly – Lt. Philemon Brittle, military (A- at AAR)
  • Lady Sophia’s Lover (2002) by Lisa Kleypas – Sir Ross Cannon, police officer (A at AAR)
  • Love in the Afternoon (2010) by Lisa Kleypas – Captain Christopher Phelan, military (B at AAR)
  • Someone to Watch Over Me (1999) by Lisa Kleypas – Grant Morgan, police officer (B/B- at AAR)
  • Worth Any Price (2003) by Lisa Kleypas – Nick Gentry aka John Sydney, Viscount Sydney, police officer (B+ at AAR)
  • The Elusive Bride (2010) by Stephanie Laurens – Major Gareth Hamilton, military (B- at AAR)
  • Mastered by Love (2009) by Stephanie Laurens – Royce Varisey, ex-spy
  • The Untamed Bride (2009) by Stephanie Laurens – Colonel Derek Delborough, military (B at AAR)
  • The Cad (1998) by Edith Layton – Ewen, Viscount Sinclair, spy (B+/C- at AAR)
  • The Chance (2000) by Edith Layton – Lord Raphael Dalton, ex-military (B at AAR)
  • His Dark and Dangerous Ways (2008) by Edith Layton – Simon Atwood, Lord Granger, ex-spy (B at AAR)
  • To Love a Wicked Lord (2009) by Edith Layton – Maxwell Sutton, Marquess of Montrose, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • A View to a Kiss (2009) by Caroline Linden – Harry Sinclair, spy (B- at AAR)
  • You Only Love Once (2010) by Caroline Linden – Angelique Martand, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Windflower (1984) by Laura London (Sharon and Tom Curtis) – Devon Crandall, spy (A at AAR)
  • Beauty and the Spy (2006) by Julie Anne Long – Christopher “Kit” Whitelaw, Viscount Grantham, spy (A- at AAR)
  • Perfidia (2007) by Elspeth McKendrick – Baron Karl von Richten, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • A Reckless Beauty (2007) by Kasey Michaels – Valentine Clement, Earl of Brede, spy (B at AAR)
  • The Thorn & the Thistle (1997) by Julie Moffett – Rolf St. James, military (B+ at AAR)
  • For the Love of a Soldier (2013) by Victoria Morgan – Garrett Sinclair, Earl of Kendal, ex-military (A at AAR)
  • Revealed (2009) by Kate Noble – Marcus Worth, spy
  • Angel Rogue (1995), revised edition of The Rogue and the Runaway, by Mary Jo Putney – Lord “Robin” Robert Andreville, spy (A at AAR)
  • Dancing on the Wind (1994) by Mary Jo Putney – Lucien Fairchild, Earl of Strathmore, spy (A- at AAR)
  • Dearly Beloved (1990) by Mary Jo Putney – Gervase Brandelin, Viscount St. Aubyn, spy (C at AAR)
  • Petals in the Storm (1993), revised edition of The Controversial Countess, by Mary Jo Putney – Rafael Whitbourne, Duke of Candover, and Countess Magda Janos aka Margot Ashton, spies
  • River of Fire (1996) by Mary Jo Putney – Kenneth Wilding, military/spy
  • Shattered Rainbows (1996) by Mary Jo Putney – Captain Lord Michael Kenyon, military (A at AAR)
  • Veils of Silk (1992) by Mary Jo Putney – Major Ian Cameron, military
  • Dangerous (1993) by Amanda Quick – Sebastian Fleetwood, Earl of Angelstone, spy
  • Don’t Look Back (2002) by Amanda Quick – Lavinia Lake and Tobias March, P.I.’s (B at AAR)
  • Late for the Wedding (2003) by Amanda Quick – Lavinia Lake and Tobias March, P.I.’s (A- at AAR)
  • What Happens in London (2009) by Julia Quinn – Sir Harry Valentine, spy (A- at AAR)
  • Lady Julia Grey Mysteries (2007 -) by Deanna Raybourn – Nicholas Brisbane, P.I. (A/A-/B at AAR)
  • The Unwanted Bride (1997) by Suzanne Robinson – Temple Stirling, Earl of Darent, ex-military (B at AAR)
  • The Wicked Lover (2004) by Julia Ross – Sylvie Georgiana, Countess of Montevrain, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • Too Wicked to Marry (2002) by Susan Sizemore – Abigail Perry aka Harriet MacLeod, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • His at Night (2010) by Sherry Thomas – Spencer Stuart, Marquess of Vere, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Bride’s Bodyguard (1997) by Elizabeth Thornton – Ross Trevenan, Marquess of Sayle, P.I. (A at AAR)
  • The Betrayal of the Blood Lily (2010) by Lauren Willig (set in India) – Major Alex Reid, military (B+ at AAR)
  • The Deception of the Emerald Ring (2007) by Lauren Willig – Geoffrey Pinchingdale-Snipe, Viscount Pinchingdale, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Garden Intrigue (2012) by Lauren Willig – Augustus Whittlesby, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Orchid Affair (2011) by Lauren Willig – Laura Grey aka Laure Griscogne, spy (A at AAR)
  • The Passion of the Purple Plumeria (2013) by Lauren Willig – Gwendolyn Meadows, spy, and Colonel William Reid, ex-military (A/A at AAR)
  • The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (2005) by Lauren Willig – Lord Richard Selwick, spy (B at AAR)
  • The Seduction of the Crimson Rose (2008) by Lauren Willig – Sebastian Vaughn, Earl Vaughn, spy (B at AAR)
  • The Temptation of the Night Jasmine (2009) by Lauren Willig – Robert Lansdowne, Duke of Dovedale, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • When Lightning Strikes (1995) by Rexanne Becnel – Tanner McKnight, bounty hunter
  • Until Tomorrow (1995) by Rosanne Bittner – Nick Coleman, outlaw
  • Celia Garth (1959) by Gwen Bristow – Celia Garth and Luke Ansell, spies
  • Defiant (2012) by Pamela Clare – Connor MacKinnon, military (A-/A- at AAR)
  • Surrender (2006) by Pamela Clare – Iain MacKinnon, military (B- at AAR)
  • Untamed (2008) by Pamela Clare – Morgan MacKinnon, military (A- at AAR)
  • Heart of the Hawk (1996) by Justine Dare – Joshua Hawk, outlaw
  • The Raider (1987) by Jude Deveraux – Alexander Montgomery, spy
  • Prince Charming (1994) by Julie Garwood – Lucas Ross, warrior
  • Never Love a Lawman (2009) by Jo Goodman – Wyatt Cooper, sheriff (B at AAR)
  • True to the Law (2013) by Jo Goodman – Cobb Bridger, P.I. (A at AAR)
  • The Outlaw (1996) by Nicole Jordan – Jake McCord, outlaw
  • Autumn Lover (1996) by Elizabeth Lowell – Hunter Maxwell, ex-military
  • Only His (1991) by Elizabeth Lowell – Caleb Black, warrior (A at AAR)
  • Only Mine (1992) by Elizabeth Lowell – Wolfe Lonetree, warrior
  • Winter Fire (1996) by Elizabeth Lowell – Case Maxwell, ex-military
  • Creole Bride (1997) by Deborah Martin – Simon Woodward, military
  • Caine’s Reckoning (2007) by Sarah McCarty (erotic) – Caine Allen, Texas Ranger
  • Tucker’s Claim (2009) by Sarah McCarty (erotic) – Tucker McCade, Texas Ranger
  • Fair is the Rose (1993) by Meagan McKinney – McCauley Cain, spy
  • The Savage Heart (1997) by Diana Palmer – Matt Davis, P.I. (B at AAR)
  • Surrender the Night (1994) by Susan B. Teklits – Gabriel St. Claire and Vanessa Davis, spies
  • Getting Her Man (2002) by Michele Albert – Diana Belmaine, P.I. (B at AAR)
  • Guarding Jane Doe (8/2001) by Harper Allen – HI-628 – Quinn McGuire, soldier of fortune (A- at AAR)
  • Lone Rider (2001) by Lauren Bach – Grey Thomas aka Dallas Haynes, government agent (B+ at AAR)
  • Gabriel Hawk’s Lady (1/1998) by Beverly Barton – SIM-830 – Gabriel Hawk, bodyguard
  • Sweet Caroline’s Keeper (2001) by Beverly Barton – David Wolfe, bodyguard
  • A Prior Engagement (5/2013) by Karina Bliss – HSR-1849 – Lee Davis, military (A- at AAR)
  • Don’t Trust the Cut (2013) by Kade Boehme (male/male) – Jesse Bauer, ex-military (B at AAR)
  • Blade’s Lady (8/2000) by Fiona Brand – SIM-1023 – Blade Lombard, military (B- at AAR)
  • The Admiral’s Bride (11/1999) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-962 – Admiral Jake Robinson, military (B+ at AAR)
  • The Defiant Hero (2001) by Suzanne Brockmann – Lt. John “Nils” Nilsson, military (A- at AAR)
  • Everyday, Average Jones (8/1998) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-872 – Ensign Harlan “Cowboy” Jones, military (B at AAR)
  • Flashpoint (2004) by Suzanne Brockmann – James “Diego” Nash, ex-government agent (B at AAR)
  • Forever Blue (10/1996) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-742 – Lt. Carter “Blue” McCoy, military (A at AAR)
  • Frisco’s Kid (1/1997) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-759 – Lt. Alan “Frisco” Francisco, military (A at AAR)
  • Get Lucky (3/2000) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-991 – Luke “Lucky” O’Donlon, military (B- at AAR)
  • Gone Too Far (2003) by Suzanne Brockmann – Lt. Roger “Sam” Starrett, military (A- at AAR)
  • Harvard’s Education (10/1998) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-884 – Senior Chief Daryl “Harvard” Becker, military (B+ at AAR)
  • Identity Unknown (1/2000) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-974 – Mitchell Shaw, military (B at AAR)
  • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (12/1998) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-896 – Lt. William “Crash” Hawken, military (A- at AAR)
  • Night Watch (9/2003) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-1243 – Chief Wesley Skelly, military (B- at AAR)
  • Out of Control (2002) by Suzanne Brockmann – Kenneth “Wildcard” Karmody, military (A/B+ at AAR)
  • Over the Edge (2001) by Suzanne Brockmann – Senior Chief Stanley Wolchonok, military (A/B+ at AAR)
  • Prince Joe (6/1996) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-720 – Lt. Joe Catalanatto, military (A at AAR)
  • Taylor’s Temptation (7/2001) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-1087 – Chief Bobby Taylor, military (B at AAR)
  • The Unsung Hero (2000) by Suzanne Brockmann – Lt. Tom Paoletti, military (A- at AAR)
  • Something in the Way He Needs (2013) by Cardeno C. (male/male) – Asher Penaz, police officer
  • Every Move You Make (9/2002) by Tori Carrington – HBZ-56 – Zach Letterman and Mariah Clayborn, P.I.’s (B at AAR)
  • The Perfect Victim (2002) by Linda Castillo – Randall Talbot, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Agnes and the Hitman (2007) by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer – Shane, government hitman (B+ at AAR)
  • Fast Women (2001) by Jennifer Crusie – Gabe McKenna, P.I. (B- at AAR)
  • Dangerous Games (1999) by Justine Dare – Lake MacGregor, ex-government agent (B at AAR)
  • Dangerous Ground (1998) by Justine Dare – Jess Harper, government agent
  • Clay Yeager’s Redemption (5/1999) by Justine Davis – SIM-926 – Clay Yeager, police officer (A- at AAR)
  • Leader of the Pack (8/1996) by Justine Davis – SIM-728 – Ryan Buckhart, police officer
  • Knock Me Off My Feet (2002) by Susan Donovan – Stacey Quinn, police officer (B- at AAR)
  • Public Displays of Affection (2004) by Susan Donovan – Joe Bellacera, DEA agent (B- at AAR)
  • Shaken and Stirred in Femme Fatale (2003) by Doranna Durgin – Bethany Riggs and Jason Chandler, government agents (A at AAR)
  • Stephanie Plum Series (1995 -) by Janet Evanovich – Stephanie Plum & Ricardo Carlos “Ranger” Manoso, bounty hunters, and Joseph “Joe” Morelli, police officer (A/B+/C/C- at AAR)
  • Safe Harbor (2007) by Christine Feehan – Jonas Harrington, sheriff
  • Fire and Ice (2009) by Julie Garwood – Jack MacAllister, government agent (B- at AAR)
  • Sizzle (2009) by Julie Garwood – Sam Kincaid, government agent (B- at AAR)
  • Black Ops Inc Series (2008 – 2012) by Cindy Gerard – various heroes, special ops agents (B/C+/C at AAR)
  • Into the Dark (2007) by Cindy Gerard – Dallas Garrett, ex-military/special ops (B at AAR)
  • To the Brink (2006) by Cindy Gerard – Ethan Garrett, bodyguard/ex-military
  • Lola Carlyle Reveals All (2002) by Rachel Gibson – Max Zamora, government agent (A- at AAR)
  • Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (2006) by Rachel Gibson – Quinn McIntyre, police officer (A at AAR)
  • Untraceable (2009) by Laura Griffin – Nathan Devereaux, police officer (B at AAR)
  • Almost Forever (8/1986) by Linda Howard – SSE-327 – Max Conroy, undercover corporate investigator
  • Burn (2009) by Linda Howard – Cael Traylor, ex-government agent/P.I. (B at AAR)
  • Cry No More (2003) by Linda Howard – Milla Boone, child finder, and James Diaz, bounty hunter (A- at AAR)
  • Diamond Bay (2/1987) by Linda Howard – SIM-177 – Kell Sabin, government agent (B+ at AAR)
  • Dream Man (1995) by Linda Howard – Dane Hollister, police officer (A+/A at AAR)
  • A Game of Chance (8/2000) by Linda Howard – SIM-1021 – Chance Mackenzie, spy (B at AAR)
  • Ice (2009) by Linda Howard – Gabriel McQueen, military police (B at AAR)
  • Kill and Tell (1998) by Linda Howard – Marc Chastain, police officer (A+/A/B+ at AAR)
  • Mackenzie’s Mission (9/1992) by Linda Howard – SIM-445 – Joe “Breed” Mackenzie, military
  • Mackenzie’s Pleasure (2/1996) by Linda Howard – SIM-691 – Zane MacKenzie, military
  • Midnight Rainbow (2/1986) by Linda Howard – SIM-129 – Grant Sullivan, military
  • Open Season (2001) by Linda Howard – Jack Russo, police officer (B+ at AAR)
  • The Impossible Alliance (4/2003) by Candace Irwin – SIM-1214 – Jared Sullivan, spy (B at AAR)
  • My Hero (2005) by Marianna Jameson – Chas Casey, police officer (B at AAR)
  • Breaking Loose (2009) by Tara Janzen – Suzi Toussi and Dax Killian, special ops agents (B at AAR)
  • Making Her Way Home (8/2012) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1796 – Mike Ryan, police officer
  • The Man Behind the Cop (5/2008) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1489 – Bruce Walker, police officer (B+ at AAR)
  • Open Secret (3/2006) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1332 – Mark Kinkaid, P.I. (B at AAR)
  • With Child (5/2005) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1273 – Brendan Quinn, police officer (A- at AAR)
  • Her Beautiful Assassin (10/2003) by Virginia Kantra – SFS-5 – Marcus Evans, military (B at AAR)
  • Surrender the Dark (10/1995) by Donna Kauffman – LS-760 – Jarrett McCullough, spy
  • She’s Got the Look (2005) by Leslie Kelly – Nick Walker, ex-military/police officer
  • Nobody But You (2002) by Julie Kenner – David Anderson, P.I.
  • All Night Long (2005) by Jayne Ann Krentz – Luke Danner, ex-military (A- at AAR)
  • The Private Eye (1/1992) by Jayne Ann Krentz – HT-377 – Josh January, P.I.
  • In Pieces (2013) by Alexa Land (male/male) – Kieran Nolan, police officer (B at AAR)
  • Racing for the Sun (2013) by Amy Lane (male/male) – Sergeant Jasper “Ace” Atchison and Private Sonny Daye, military
  • Exile’s End (9/1992) by Rachel Lee – SIM-449 – Ransom Laird, military/spy (A at AAR)
  • Call of Duty (1998) by Merline Lovelace – Captain Jennifer Varga and Lt. Colonel Mike Page, military (A- at AAR)
  • Cleo North Trilogy (2005) by Merline Lovelace – Cleopatra North, P.I., and Major Jack Donovan, government agent (B at AAR)
  • Dark Side of Dawn (2001) by Merline Lovelace – Captain Joanna West, military (B at AAR)
  • Line of Duty (1996) by Merline Lovelace – Lt. Colonel Brenna Duggan, military, and Dave Sanderson, customs officer
  • Samantha Spade Mysteries (2009 – 2011) by Merline Lovelace – Lt. Samantha Spade, military, and Jeff “Mitch” Mitchell, customs officer
  • Pearl Cove (2000) by Elizabeth Lowell – Archer Donovan, ex-spy (B+ at AAR)
  • Warrior (4/1991) by Elizabeth Lowell – SD-631 – Nevada Blackthorn, ex-government agent (B- at AAR)
  • Dangerous Lies (2009) by Anna Louise Lucia – Alan Waring, spy (A at AAR)
  • On Target (2007) by Catherine Mann – Shane O’Riley, police officer (B- at AAR)
  • Long Way Home (2012) by Z.A. Maxfield (male/male) – Connor Dougal, police officer
  • Smart Mouth (2004) by Erin McCarthy – Derek Knight, FBI agent
  • The Final Line (2013) by Kendall McKenna (male/male) – Sergeant Cory Yarwood, military (B+ at AAR)
  • A Man to Slay Dragons (1996) by Meagan McKinney – Liam Jameson, FBI agent
  • Upon a Midnight Clear (1997) by Catherine Mulvany – LS-865 – Dixon Yano, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Sharpe & Donovan Series (2011 – 2013) by Carla Neggers – Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, government agents
  • Heaven on Earth (2002) by Marilyn Pappano – Melina Dimitris, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Beyond Duty (2013) by SJD Peterson (male/male) – Sergeant Gunther Duchene and Sergeant Macalister Jones, military (A at AAR)
  • Tuck & Cover (2013) by SJD Peterson (male/male) – Shane Tucker and Owen Bradford, military
  • Midnight Angel (2005) by Lisa Marie Rice (erotic) – Senior Chief Douglas Kowalski, ex-military (B at AAR)
  • Midnight Run (2004) by Lisa Marie Rice (erotic) – Tyler “Bud” Morrison, police officer (A- at AAR)
  • Nightfire (2012) by Lisa Marie Rice (erotic) – Mike Keillor, ex-military
  • Love vs. Illusion (6/1996) by M.J. Rodgers – HI-375 – A.J. Justice and Zane Coltrane, P.I.’s
  • Mission: Irresistible (7/2000) by Sharon Sala – SIM-1016 – Alicia Corbin and Easton Kirby, spies
  • MacNamara’s Woman (10/1997) by Alicia Scott – SIM-813 – C.J. MacNamara, ex-military
  • Black Hawk Tattoo (2013) by Aundrea Singer (male/male) – Jake MacLean, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • Sweet Hush (2003) by Deborah Smith – Nick Jakobek, ex-military
  • Corrupted (5/1990) by Beverly Sommers – SIM-333 – Sandy McGee and Johnny Random, police officers
  • Hunt Her Down (2009) by Roxanne St. Claire – Dan Gallagher, government agent (B at AAR)
  • Make Her Pay (2009) by Roxanne St. Claire – Constantine Xenakis, ex-military (B+ at AAR)
  • Love a Little Sideways (2013) by Shannon Stacey – Drew Miller, police officer
  • Arousing Suspicions (2007) by Marianne Stillings – Nate Darling, police officer (A- at AAR)
  • Killer Charms (2008) by Marianne Stillings – Logan Sinclair, police officer (B+ at AAR)
  • Satisfaction (2007) by Marianne Stillings – Ethan Darling, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Black Ice (2005) by Anne Stuart – Bastien Toussaint, covert agent (B at AAR)
  • Cold as Ice (2006) by Anne Stuart – Peter Jensen, covert agent (B at AAR)
  • Ice Blue (2007) by Anne Stuart – Takashi O’Brien, spy (B- at AAR)
  • Ice Storm (2007) by Anne Stuart – Isobel Lambert, secret agent, and Killian, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • The Soldier and the Baby (3/1995) by Anne Stuart – HAR-573 – Reilly, ex-military
  • A Casual Weekend Thing (2013) by A.J. Thomas (male/male) – Christopher Hayes, police officer (B at AAR)
  • Falling in Love (2009) by Pauline Trent – Chris Montgomery, ex-military (B- at AAR)
  • Army of Two (8/2010) by Ingrid Weaver – SIM-1621 – Major Mitch Redinger, military
  • Broken Road Cafe (2013) by T.A. Webb (male/male) – Nick Oliver, police officer
  • A Royal World Apart (12/2012) by Maisey Yates – HP-3106 – Makhail Nabatov, bodyguard
  • Bayou Moon (2010) by Ilona Andrews – William the Wolf, warrior (B+ at AAR)
  • Fate’s Edge (2011) by Ilona Andrews – Kaldar Mar, warrior (B at AAR)
  • GhostWalker Series (2003 – 2012) by Christine Feehan – various heroines and heroes, military (C+/C/C- at AAR)
  • Water Bound (2010) by Christine Feehan – Lev Prakenskii, secret agent (B+ at AAR)
  • A Caress of Twilight (2002) by Laurell K. Hamilton – Merry Gentry, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • A Kiss of Shadows (2000) by Laurell K. Hamilton – Merry Gentry, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Son of the Morning (1997) by Linda Howard – Black Niall, knight (B+ at AAR)
  • Outsiders (2003) by Melanie Jackson – Thomas Marrowbone, spy (B+ at AAR)
  • First Grave on the Right (2011) by Darynda Jones – Charley Davidson, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Raintree: Haunted (2007) by Linda Winstead Jones – Gideon Raintree, police offer (B at AAR)
  • Aphrodite’s Kiss (2001) by Julie Kenner – George Taylor, P.I. (A-/C at AAR)
  • Daring Time (2009) by Beth Kery (erotic) – Ryan Daire, P.I.
  • Jane’s Warlord (2004) by Angela Knight – Baran Arvid, warrior (B at AAR)
  • Fountain of Dreams (2003) by Josie Litton – Niels Wolfson, spy (B- at AAR)
  • Witch in the House (2007) by Jenna McKnight – Mason Kincaid, P.I. (B- at AAR)
  • Heart Duel (2004) by Robin D. Owens – Holm Holly, warrior (A- at AAR)
  • Caged Warrior (2013) by Lindsey Piper – Leto of Garnis, warrior (B+ at AAR)
  • In Death series (1995 – ) by J.D. Robb – Eve Dallas, police officer (various grades at AAR)
  • Mystic and Rider (2005) by Sharon Shinn – Tayse, King’s Rider (B at AAR)
  • Archangel’s Blade (2011) by Nalini Singh – Honor, Guild Hunter, and Dmitri, bodyguard (A/B+ at AAR)
  • Caressed by Ice (2007) by Nalini Singh – Judd Lauren, warrior (B+ at AAR)
  • Play of Passion (2010) by Nalini Singh – Indigo Riviere and Andrew Kincaid, warriors (B at AAR)
  • Heat (2009) by R. Lee Smith (erotic) – Tagen Pahnee, military
  • The Last Hour of Gann (2013) by R. Lee Smith – Uyane Meroaq, warrior
  • Alien Taste (2001) by Wen Spencer – Ukiah Oregon, P.I. (A at AAR)
  • Tainted Trail (2002) by Wen Spencer – Ukiah Oregon, P.I. (B+ at AAR)
  • Warprize (2005) by Elizabeth Vaughan – Keir, warrior (A- at AAR)

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