Elle James - Navy Seal To Die For

A navy SEAL has her back...and a lot more!

When their plane crash-lands in an alligator-infested Mississippi bayou, Navy SEAL Quentin “Loverboy” Lovett is grateful to be alive. But gratitude quickly turns to rescue when the SEAL must dive into the murky waters to save Stealth Operations Specialist Becca Smith. Then the shooting starts. Clearly, someone wants her dead.

Investigating her father’s murder has put Becca in the crosshairs of his killer. Now the loner agent has no choice but to trust Quentin to protect her. On their hunt for the mercenary, Becca and Quentin discover an unquenchable attraction they never expected to grow...or last. But first, they must survive.

“Are you out of your mind? Get back in the raft.”

He leaned forward and stole a quick kiss. “You can slap me later. I’ve got a job to do.” He rolled over the side and eased into the water without making much of a splash. His heart pounded as he stared at the tall grass near a mound of sticks and mud. He’d stay as far away from the alligator nest as he could, but he had to get the raft beneath the trees before the people in the helicopter spotted them.

Grabbing the tow line from the front of the raft, he held on tight and sidestroked, pulling the loaded craft with him. Everyone helped by paddling with their hands. They moved faster than they had before, but not fast enough to make the trees before the helicopter swung around and headed their way.

“Duck!” Quentin called out.

As the chopper neared, the sound of a machine-gun blast ripped through the air, but bullets didn’t hit the water near the raft.

Navy Seal to Die For

Elle James

www.millsandboon.co.uk

ELLE JAMES, a New York Times bestselling author, started writing when her sister challenged her to write a romance novel. She has managed a full-time job and raised three wonderful children, and she and her husband even tried ranching exotic birds (ostriches, emus and rheas). Ask her, and she’ll tell you what it’s like to go toe-to-toe with an angry three-hundred-and-fifty-pound bird! Elle loves to hear from fans at ellejames@earthlink.net or ellejames.com.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS CAST OF CHARACTERS Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Extract Copyright

Quentin Lovett—Highly trained, expertly skilled weapons specialist and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22. Considered the charmer of the team.

Becca Smith—Stealth Operations Specialist on a mission to find the person responsible for the assassination of her father, a CIA special agent.

Sawyer Houston—Highly trained, skilled gunner and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22 and the son of a US senator.

Dutton “Duff” Calloway—Highly trained, skilled demolitions expert and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22.

Benjamin “Montana” Raines—Expert sniper and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22 on vacation in Cancún.

Royce Fontaine—Head of the Stealth Operations Specialists, a secret government organization that comes to the rescue when no one else can get the job done.

Tim “Geek” Trainer—Stealth Operations Specialists agent with highly evolved computer and technical skills, works primarily out of the home office.

Samir Jabouri—Man suspected of aiding and supplying weapons to terrorists.

Ivan—Russian immigrant and suspected assassin.

Oscar Melton—CIA special agent who worked with Becca’s father on a secret investigation.

John Francis—CIA deputy director.

Sam Russell—Stealth Operations Specialists agent.

Kat Russell—Stealth Operations Specialists agent.

I dedicate this book to all of my readers. If not for you and your voracious reading habits, I would not have the career of my dreams. I consider myself lucky to have found what I want to be when I “grow up” and that I’m living that dream now.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Happy reading!

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Back Cover Text A navy SEAL has her back...and a lot more! When their plane crash-lands in an alligator-infested Mississippi bayou, Navy SEAL Quentin “Loverboy” Lovett is grateful to be alive. But gratitude quickly turns to rescue when the SEAL must dive into the murky waters to save Stealth Operations Specialist Becca Smith. Then the shooting starts. Clearly, someone wants her dead. Investigating her father’s murder has put Becca in the crosshairs of his killer. Now the loner agent has no choice but to trust Quentin to protect her. On their hunt for the mercenary, Becca and Quentin discover an unquenchable attraction they never expected to grow...or last. But first, they must survive.

Introduction “Are you out of your mind? Get back in the raft.” He leaned forward and stole a quick kiss. “You can slap me later. I’ve got a job to do.” He rolled over the side and eased into the water without making much of a splash. His heart pounded as he stared at the tall grass near a mound of sticks and mud. He’d stay as far away from the alligator nest as he could, but he had to get the raft beneath the trees before the people in the helicopter spotted them. Grabbing the tow line from the front of the raft, he held on tight and sidestroked, pulling the loaded craft with him. Everyone helped by paddling with their hands. They moved faster than they had before, but not fast enough to make the trees before the helicopter swung around and headed their way. “Duck!” Quentin called out. As the chopper neared, the sound of a machine-gun blast ripped through the air, but bullets didn’t hit the water near the raft.

Title Page Navy Seal to Die For Elle James www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author ELLE JAMES, a New York Times bestselling author, started writing when her sister challenged her to write a romance novel. She has managed a full-time job and raised three wonderful children, and she and her husband even tried ranching exotic birds (ostriches, emus and rheas). Ask her, and she’ll tell you what it’s like to go toe-to-toe with an angry three-hundred-and-fifty-pound bird! Elle loves to hear from fans at ellejames@earthlink.net or ellejames.com .

CAST OF CHARACTERS CAST OF CHARACTERS CAST OF CHARACTERS Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Extract Copyright Quentin Lovett—Highly trained, expertly skilled weapons specialist and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22. Considered the charmer of the team. Becca Smith—Stealth Operations Specialist on a mission to find the person responsible for the assassination of her father, a CIA special agent. Sawyer Houston—Highly trained, skilled gunner and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22 and the son of a US senator. Dutton “Duff” Calloway—Highly trained, skilled demolitions expert and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22. Benjamin “Montana” Raines—Expert sniper and Navy SEAL from SEAL Boat Team 22 on vacation in Cancún. Royce Fontaine—Head of the Stealth Operations Specialists, a secret government organization that comes to the rescue when no one else can get the job done. Tim “Geek” Trainer—Stealth Operations Specialists agent with highly evolved computer and technical skills, works primarily out of the home office. Samir Jabouri—Man suspected of aiding and supplying weapons to terrorists. Ivan—Russian immigrant and suspected assassin. Oscar Melton—CIA special agent who worked with Becca’s father on a secret investigation. John Francis—CIA deputy director. Sam Russell—Stealth Operations Specialists agent. Kat Russell—Stealth Operations Specialists agent.