Ronie Kendig

Love and Betrayal in a Race Against TimeDelaney Thompson isn't just a dog trainer-she's the key to preventing a disaster. With loyal Military Working Dog, Surge, by her side, she's ready to prove herself on her first mission...even without military training. Her goal? Help the intense Belgian Malinois track down a specific chemical linked to a dangerous terrorist group before it reaches American soil. But to succeed, she must navigate unfamiliar terrain and an even more unpredictable partner.Garrett Walker is a seasoned military operator, driven by duty and haunted by tragic losses. Reluctantly, he teams up with Delaney, whose lack of tactical experience makes her a liability as he leads them across Southeast Asia. Yet Garrett knows that mission success and the safety of countless lives back home hinge on his leadership, the Malinois's special scent training, and Delaney's unique skills.The stakes couldn't be higher: if Delaney and Garrett fail to locate and secure the toxic chemical, hundreds of thousands of Americans could die. As they hunt down the terrorists, their objectives are clear-find the stash, neutralize the threat, and try not to get killed. But with mutual distrust simmering between them, their greatest challenge may be learning to rely on each other.A gripping tale of suspense, betrayal, and unexpected romance. Dive into this high-stakes adventure where every moment counts...and falling in love might just be the most perilous move of all.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: FuryBook 5: SurgeA Breed Apart by Ronie KendigBook 1: TrinityBook 2: TalonBook 3: Beowulf

Love and Betrayal in a Race Against TimeDelaney Thompson isn't just a dog trainer-she's the key to preventing a disaster. With loyal Military Working Dog, Surge, by her side, she's ready to prove herself on her first mission...even without military training. Her goal? Help the intense Belgian Malinois track down a specific chemical linked to a dangerous terrorist group before it reaches American soil. But to succeed, she must navigate unfamiliar terrain and an even more unpredictable partner.Garrett Walker is a seasoned military operator, driven by duty and haunted by tragic losses. Reluctantly, he teams up with Delaney, whose lack of tactical experience makes her a liability as he leads them across Southeast Asia. Yet Garrett knows that mission success and the safety of countless lives back home hinge on his leadership, the Malinois's special scent training, and Delaney's unique skills.The stakes couldn't be higher: if Delaney and Garrett fail to locate and secure the toxic chemical, hundreds of thousands of Americans could die. As they hunt down the terrorists, their objectives are clear-find the stash, neutralize the threat, and try not to get killed. But with mutual distrust simmering between them, their greatest challenge may be learning to rely on each other.A gripping tale of suspense, betrayal, and unexpected romance. Dive into this high-stakes adventure where every moment counts...and falling in love might just be the most perilous move of all.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: FuryBook 5: SurgeA Breed Apart by Ronie KendigBook 1: TrinityBook 2: TalonBook 3: Beowulf

Amidst the glittering heat of Abu Dhabi, Hollyn Reinhardt's world shatters in one tragic night. Once a child prodigy, now a leading AI scientist, she's left reeling from her parents' sudden death-and the haunting suspicion that it was no accident. Vulnerable yet defiant, Hollyn must protect her life's work from unseen enemies.Enter Davis Ledger: former Green Beret, owner of a keen-nosed military working dog named Fury, and the slightly older man whose rugged charm once captured Hollyn's young heart. Medically discharged and disillusioned, he's ready for peace in the US, but walks back into the line of fire when he discovers his friends have been murdered and that their daughter Hollyn-now all grown up-needs his help.Following an attempt on her life, Hollyn realizes the USB containing her code has been stolen. Code that, in the wrong hands, could kill thousands. But Davis's sable German shepherd, who has been specially trained to sniff out electronics, is the perfect dog to ensure this doesn't end in disaster. They have no choice but to join up with a black ops group to protect Hollyn and hunt down the tech.As they're pursued by killers, Hollyn struggles to douse her reigniting crush, while Davis finds it harder and harder to deny his feelings and stay mission-focused. With the clock ticking down to an unthinkable catastrophe, Hollyn and Davis face the ultimate test. Can they thwart the threat and reclaim the code, or will their second chance at love end in heartbreak-or worse...disaster?A masterful blend of breathless suspense and heart-stopping romance, this tale of danger, devotion, and rekindled love will have you at the edge of your seat.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: FuryBook 5: Surge

Amidst the glittering heat of Abu Dhabi, Hollyn Reinhardt's world shatters in one tragic night. Once a child prodigy, now a leading AI scientist, she's left reeling from her parents' sudden death-and the haunting suspicion that it was no accident. Vulnerable yet defiant, Hollyn must protect her life's work from unseen enemies.Enter Davis Ledger: former Green Beret, owner of a keen-nosed military working dog named Fury, and the slightly older man whose rugged charm once captured Hollyn's young heart. Medically discharged and disillusioned, he's ready for peace in the US, but walks back into the line of fire when he discovers his friends have been murdered and that their daughter Hollyn-now all grown up-needs his help.Following an attempt on her life, Hollyn realizes the USB containing her code has been stolen. Code that, in the wrong hands, could kill thousands. But Davis's sable German shepherd, who has been specially trained to sniff out electronics, is the perfect dog to ensure this doesn't end in disaster. They have no choice but to join up with a black ops group to protect Hollyn and hunt down the tech.As they're pursued by killers, Hollyn struggles to douse her reigniting crush, while Davis finds it harder and harder to deny his feelings and stay mission-focused. With the clock ticking down to an unthinkable catastrophe, Hollyn and Davis face the ultimate test. Can they thwart the threat and reclaim the code, or will their second chance at love end in heartbreak-or worse...disaster?A masterful blend of breathless suspense and heart-stopping romance, this tale of danger, devotion, and rekindled love will have you at the edge of your seat.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: FuryBook 5: Surge

Navy SEAL K-9 handler Beau "Danger" Maddox is at the top of his game-until an op goes south leaving him physically and mentally scarred. Separated from the Navy he's determined to requalify as operational and get back in the action so he can take down the deadly South American cartel that killed his team. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a beautiful new neighbor and her dog...Trafficking survivor Paisley Reyna became a trauma counselor to help others after a harrowing captivity at the hands of the notorious Guerrero Cartel. When she unexpectedly inherits her cousin's home and retired military working dog Riot she seizes the chance to eke out a quiet life in a small town in Texas. However the Dutch shepherd upends her plans destroys her belongings and repeatedly escapes next door to the intense former SEAL who poses a threat to her peace-and maybe even her heart.When the local sheriff asks for Danger's expertise and Paisley's dog to intercept a trafficking deal they're quickly caught up in a battle against the very cartel that marked both their souls. Along with a paramilitary team they plunge deeper and deeper into the Venezuelan jungle-all too aware that making it out alive a second time will take nothing short of a miracle.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: Fury (July 2024)Book 5: Surge (November 2024)

Navy SEAL K-9 handler Beau "Danger" Maddox is at the top of his game-until an op goes south, leaving him physically and mentally scarred. Separated from the Navy, he's determined to requalify as operational and get back in the action so he can take down the deadly South American cartel that killed his team. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a beautiful new neighbor and her dog...Trafficking survivor Paisley Reyna became a trauma counselor to help others after a harrowing captivity at the hands of the notorious Guerrero Cartel. When she unexpectedly inherits her cousin's home and retired military working dog, Riot, she seizes the chance to eke out a quiet life in a small town in Texas. However, the Dutch shepherd upends her plans, destroys her belongings, and repeatedly escapes next door to the intense former SEAL, who poses a threat to her peace-and maybe even her heart.When the local sheriff asks for Danger's expertise and Paisley's dog to intercept a trafficking deal, they're quickly caught up in a battle against the very cartel that marked both their souls. Along with a paramilitary team, they plunge deeper and deeper into the Venezuelan jungle-all too aware that making it out alive a second time will take nothing short of a miracle.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: Fury (July 2024)Book 5: Surge (November 2024)

Navy SEAL K-9 handler Beau "Danger" Maddox is at the top of his game-until an op goes south, leaving him physically and mentally scarred. Separated from the Navy, he's determined to requalify as operational and get back in the action so he can take down the deadly South American cartel that killed his team. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a beautiful new neighbor and her dog...Trafficking survivor Paisley Reyna became a trauma counselor to help others after a harrowing captivity at the hands of the notorious Guerrero Cartel. When she unexpectedly inherits her cousin's home and retired military working dog, Riot, she seizes the chance to eke out a quiet life in a small town in Texas. However, the Dutch shepherd upends her plans, destroys her belongings, and repeatedly escapes next door to the intense former SEAL, who poses a threat to her peace-and maybe even her heart.When the local sheriff asks for Danger's expertise and Paisley's dog to intercept a trafficking deal, they're quickly caught up in a battle against the very cartel that marked both their souls. Along with a paramilitary team, they plunge deeper and deeper into the Venezuelan jungle-all too aware that making it out alive a second time will take nothing short of a miracle.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: RiotBook 4: Fury (July 2024)Book 5: Surge (November 2024)

Buckle up for an edge-of-your-seat trek through the dangerous jungles of the Philippines in this enemies to sweethearts forced proximity alpha hero sunshine versus grumpy romantic thriller When Rio Silva is told her aunt and uncle are missing in a Philippine rainforest she knows there is only one way to find them: the retired military working dog her dad entrusted to her. Chaos however has a mind of her own. A lot like Rio. Worse they'll have to trust arrogant demanding former Army Ranger Cathal McGowan if she hopes to get them back.The last thing Cathal McGowan wants as he heads into the darkness of the rainforest is to be shackled with a young pretty teacher who has no tactical experience. But she has heart-he'll give her that. And he has the expertise necessary to rescue her family.Putting everything on the line Rio and Cathal struggle to navigate the terrain as well as their emerging feelings for each other. But the closer they get to mission success the more things aren't adding up including who might be behind the disappearances. It's not long before they realize the rainforest holds greater perils than deadly vipers...and the biggest danger of all might be to their hearts.Dive into another thrilling A Breed Apart: Legacy adventure A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: Riot Book 4: Fury Book 5: Surge

Buckle up for an edge-of-your-seat trek through the dangerous jungles of the Philippines in this enemies to sweethearts, forced proximity, alpha hero, sunshine versus grumpy romantic thriller When Rio Silva is told her aunt and uncle are missing in a Philippine rainforest, she knows there is only one way to find them: the retired military working dog her dad entrusted to her. Chaos, however, has a mind of her own. A lot like Rio. Worse, they'll have to trust arrogant, demanding former Army Ranger Cathal McGowan if she hopes to get them back.The last thing Cathal McGowan wants as he heads into the darkness of the rainforest is to be shackled with a young, pretty teacher who has no tactical experience. But she has heart-he'll give her that. And he has the expertise necessary to rescue her family.Putting everything on the line, Rio and Cathal struggle to navigate the terrain, as well as their emerging feelings for each other. But the closer they get to mission success, the more things aren't adding up, including who might be behind the disappearances. It's not long before they realize the rainforest holds greater perils than deadly vipers...and the biggest danger of all might be to their hearts.Dive into another thrilling A Breed Apart: Legacy adventure A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: Riot (coming soon)Book 4: Fury (coming soon)Book 5: Surge (coming soon)

Buckle up for an edge-of-your-seat trek through the dangerous jungles of the Philippines in this enemies to sweethearts, forced proximity, alpha hero, sunshine versus grumpy romantic thriller When Rio Silva is told her aunt and uncle are missing in a Philippine rainforest, she knows there is only one way to find them: the retired military working dog her dad entrusted to her. Chaos, however, has a mind of her own. A lot like Rio. Worse, they'll have to trust arrogant, demanding former Army Ranger Cathal McGowan if she hopes to get them back.The last thing Cathal McGowan wants as he heads into the darkness of the rainforest is to be shackled with a young, pretty teacher who has no tactical experience. But she has heart-he'll give her that. And he has the expertise necessary to rescue her family.Putting everything on the line, Rio and Cathal struggle to navigate the terrain, as well as their emerging feelings for each other. But the closer they get to mission success, the more things aren't adding up, including who might be behind the disappearances. It's not long before they realize the rainforest holds greater perils than deadly vipers...and the biggest danger of all might be to their hearts.Dive into another thrilling A Breed Apart: Legacy adventure A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: ChaosBook 3: Riot (coming soon)Book 4: Fury (coming soon)Book 5: Surge (coming soon)

A soldier a Malinois and a stuntwoman walk onto a TV set . . .Former Special Forces operator Sergeant Crew Gatlin takes everything in stride even the career-ending incident that separated him from the Army half a leg and his beloved working dog Havoc K027. Putting his life back together and lying low he takes a job with A Breed Apart and is unexpectedly reunited with Havoc. It's too good to be true-and the proof is in their first assignment: to work as a K-9 team for a television drama in Los Angeles. Miffed at being relegated to TV fodder he's willing to pay the price when he sees the stuntwoman.Being a stunt double allows Vienna Foxcroft to fulfill her acting dream-with a side of MMA-and stay out of the limelight. The same one that plagued her childhood and put her through a nightmare scenario. Now her tight-knit stunt team are the only ones she trusts. Then in walks Mr. Mountain-of-Muscle and his tough-as-nails dog and Vienna has a bad feeling her life is about to turn upside down.Ticked as they head overseas for a location shoot in Turkey Crew guts it up-after all he has Havoc again. Okay and yeah-Vienna is going too. When an attack sends the cast fleeing into the streets of Turkey Vienna must face the demons of her past or be devoured by them. And Crew and Havoc are tested like never before.Experience the high-octane thrill ride that is the first book in the A Breed Apart: Legacy series.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: Chaos (coming soon)Book 3: Riot (coming soon)Book 4: Fury (coming soon)Book 5: Surge (coming soon)

A soldier, a Malinois, and a stuntwoman walk onto a TV set . . .Former Special Forces operator Sergeant Crew Gatlin takes everything in stride, even the career-ending incident that separated him from the Army, half a leg, and his beloved working dog, Havoc K027. Putting his life back together and lying low, he takes a job with A Breed Apart and is unexpectedly reunited with Havoc. It's too good to be true-and the proof is in their first assignment: to work as a K-9 team for a television drama in Los Angeles. Miffed at being relegated to TV fodder, he's willing to pay the price when he sees the stuntwoman.Being a stunt double allows Vienna Foxcroft to fulfill her acting dream-with a side of MMA-and stay out of the limelight. The same one that plagued her childhood and put her through a nightmare scenario. Now, her tight-knit stunt team are the only ones she trusts. Then in walks Mr. Mountain-of-Muscle and his tough-as-nails dog, and Vienna has a bad feeling her life is about to turn upside down.Ticked as they head overseas for a location shoot in Turkey, Crew guts it up-after all, he has Havoc again. Okay, and yeah-Vienna is going, too. When an attack sends the cast fleeing into the streets of Turkey, Vienna must face the demons of her past or be devoured by them. And Crew and Havoc are tested like never before.Experience the high-octane thrill ride that is the first book in the A Breed Apart: Legacy series.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: Chaos (coming soon)Book 3: Riot (coming soon)Book 4: Fury (coming soon)Book 5: Surge (coming soon)

A soldier, a Malinois, and a stuntwoman walk onto a TV set . . .Former Special Forces operator Sergeant Crew Gatlin takes everything in stride, even the career-ending incident that separated him from the Army, half a leg, and his beloved working dog, Havoc K027. Putting his life back together and lying low, he takes a job with A Breed Apart and is unexpectedly reunited with Havoc. It's too good to be true-and the proof is in their first assignment: to work as a K-9 team for a television drama in Los Angeles. Miffed at being relegated to TV fodder, he's willing to pay the price when he sees the stuntwoman.Being a stunt double allows Vienna Foxcroft to fulfill her acting dream-with a side of MMA-and stay out of the limelight. The same one that plagued her childhood and put her through a nightmare scenario. Now, her tight-knit stunt team are the only ones she trusts. Then in walks Mr. Mountain-of-Muscle and his tough-as-nails dog, and Vienna has a bad feeling her life is about to turn upside down.Ticked as they head overseas for a location shoot in Turkey, Crew guts it up-after all, he has Havoc again. Okay, and yeah-Vienna is going, too. When an attack sends the cast fleeing into the streets of Turkey, Vienna must face the demons of her past or be devoured by them. And Crew and Havoc are tested like never before.Experience the high-octane thrill ride that is the first book in the A Breed Apart: Legacy series.A Breed Apart: LegacyBook 1: HavocBook 2: Chaos (coming soon)Book 3: Riot (coming soon)Book 4: Fury (coming soon)Book 5: Surge (coming soon)

Light shines brightest in dark places...A selfish empress slowly turns to gold. A highschooler's hallucinations reveal a dangerous new world of Faerie. An outcast battles shadow demons to save her people from the plague.This charity collection of YA fantasy stories celebrates the light found in dark places, just as Lani Forbes once embodied having hope in difficult times. Her spirit shines on through these beautiful, bittersweet tales full of fallen stars and fae princes, werewolves and magic wielders, samurai and smoky skies.Featuring stories from Ronie Kendig, Jill Williamson, Julie Hall, Carrie Anne Noble, S.D. Grimm, and more

The war he fears may be the very one he's been called to start. Held captive, tortured by monsters of a nightmarish alien race, Marco Dusan clings to a final goal: keep these beasts from the Quadrants, even if it means orchestrating his own death. But his dreams betray that singular design. In them his bonded calls to him across lightyears. Does he leave her to fight Symmachia alone, or risk bringing an unwinnable war to every planet in the Quadrants? On board the alien dreadnought, Eija Zacdari flounders, torn amidst military machinations, prophecies, and an inexplicable bond with one of the fearsome creatures who have imprisoned her friends. Only by uncovering the truth about an ancient conflict now shrouded in deception will she find her place. Faced with her true identity, Eija sees her purpose snap into focus, and she realizes the war Marco fears may be the very one he has been called to start.

To save her, he must become the evil he fights.Aftercare specialist Willow Metcalfe joined Mission: Liberate Everyone to help trafficking survivors navigate the healing process. When MiLE's Obioma Compound is attacked by the Nigerian mafia, she's taken hostage. Against nightmarish odds, she and the victims attempt an escape-and are thwarted.A decade after leaving his beloved homeland, Chijioke "Chiji" Okorie returns to find his sister and fight for his own country. Believing a global trafficking ring behind her abduction and a string of kidnappings across Nigeria, he goes undercover to find the head of the serpent and his sister. Chiji is stunned to discover among the hostages a familiar face-a friend's sister, Willow. The woman he vowed years ago to marry.The man who has interfered with her escape attempts seems ... familiar, kind-but Willow knows better. He reeks of the warrior ethos that has devoured many a good man. Engaged in an impossible battle and losing at every turn, Chiji is determined to complete his missions-all of them. Even if it kills him.

Sometimes, the only hope is the enemy.Leif Metcalfe is done waiting for answers and seizes control, a move that comes with a high price and a deadly risk: teaming up with the enemy. He can only hope that what he uncovers will heal the wounds he's inflicted on those he loves. Iskra Todorova believes Leif is on a collision course with death and knows firsthand the irrevocable cost of that path to the soul. While trying to protect her daughter and intervene with Leif, Iskra is forced to set her sights on the man behind the evil organization ArC--Ciro Veratti. Torn apart by injuries and opposing views on how to handle Leif's act of treachery, team Reaper hunts one of their own. The only thing they agree on is not stopping but starting the final battle prophesied in the Book of the Wars.