Debby Giusti - Holiday Defenders - Mission - Christmas Rescue / Special Ops Christmas / Homefront Holiday Hero

This holiday season, three military men of honor must do everything they can to save Christmas

Mission: Christmas Rescue by Debby Giusti

On the run from a killer, Elizabeth Tate must accept U.S. Army captain Nick Fontaine’s protection for the sake of her young niece and nephew. Now her life is in the hands of the very man who broke her heart years ago.

Special Ops Christmas by Susan Sleeman

Researcher Claire Reed’s top secret project is stolen, putting her at risk of being kidnapped to unlock it. Her undercover bodyguard—her former love, Green Beret Travis Chapman—is on his most dangerous mission yet.

Homefront Holiday Hero by Jodie Bailey

When someone tries to kill the daughter of a military official, U.S. Army major Tyler Rainey must keep Kelly Walters from harm…while guarding his own heart against very unexpected feelings.

Praise for Debby Giusti

“This story stirs the heart for the real soldiers serving our country today and presents a good mystery while doing so.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Officer’s Secret

“Quite suspenseful with a good mystery and well-defined characters.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Captain’s Mission

Praise for Susan Sleeman

“Sleeman’s intriguing plot proves that it’s possible to meet life’s challenges.”

—RT Book Reviews on Double Exposure

“The mystery will keep you involved until the end.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Christmas Witness

Praise for Jodie Bailey

“As a military wife, Bailey generates characters and a plot that are multi-layered and wonderfully unpredictable.”

—RT Book Reviews on Crossfire

“Bailey creates strong characters and palpable suspense in this tale that will keep you guessing.”

—RT Book Reviews on Freefall

DEBBY GIUSTI

is a medical technologist who loves working with test tubes and petri dishes almost as much as she loves to write. Growing up as an army brat, Debby met and married her husband—then a captain in the army—at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Together they traveled the world, raised three wonderful army brats of their own and have now settled in Atlanta, Georgia, where Debby spins tales of suspense that touch the heart and soul. Contact Debby through her website, www.debbygiusti.com, email debby@debbygiusti.com, or write c/o Love Inspired Suspense, 233 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10279.

SUSAN SLEEMAN

grew up in a small Wisconsin town, where she spent her summers reading Nancy Drew and developing a love of mystery and suspense books. Today she channels this enthusiasm into hosting the popular internet website TheSuspenseZone.comand writing romantic-suspense and mystery novels.

Much to her husband’s chagrin, Susan loves to look at everyday situations and turn them into murder-and-mayhem scenarios for future novels. If you’ve met Susan, she has probably figured out a plausible way to kill you and get away with it.

Susan currently lives in Oregon, but has had the pleasure of living in nine states. Her husband is a church music director and they have two beautiful daughters, a very special son-in-law and an adorable grandson. To learn more about Susan, please visit www.susansleeman.com.

JODIE BAILEY

has been weaving stories since she learned how to hold a pencil. It was only recently she learned that everyone doesn’t make up whole other lives for fun in their spare time. She is an army wife, a mom and a teacher who believes chocolate and a trip to the Outer Banks will cure all ills. In her spare time, she reads cookbooks, rides motorcycles and searches for the perfect cup of coffee. Jodie lives in North Carolina with her husband and her daughter.

Holiday Defenders

Mission: Christmas Rescue

Debby Giusti

Special Ops Christmas

Susan Sleeman

Homefront Holiday Hero

Jodie Bailey

www.millsandboon.co.uk

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Back Cover Text This holiday season, three military men of honor must do everything they can to save Christmas Mission: Christmas Rescue by Debby Giusti On the run from a killer, Elizabeth Tate must accept U.S. Army captain Nick Fontaine’s protection for the sake of her young niece and nephew. Now her life is in the hands of the very man who broke her heart years ago. Special Ops Christmas by Susan Sleeman Researcher Claire Reed’s top secret project is stolen, putting her at risk of being kidnapped to unlock it. Her undercover bodyguard—her former love, Green Beret Travis Chapman—is on his most dangerous mission yet. Homefront Holiday Hero by Jodie Bailey When someone tries to kill the daughter of a military official, U.S. Army major Tyler Rainey must keep Kelly Walters from harm…while guarding his own heart against very unexpected feelings.

Praise Praise for Debby Giusti “This story stirs the heart for the real soldiers serving our country today and presents a good mystery while doing so.” —RT Book Reviews on The Officer’s Secret “Quite suspenseful with a good mystery and well-defined characters.” —RT Book Reviews on The Captain’s Mission Praise for Susan Sleeman “Sleeman’s intriguing plot proves that it’s possible to meet life’s challenges.” —RT Book Reviews on Double Exposure “The mystery will keep you involved until the end.” —RT Book Reviews on The Christmas Witness Praise for Jodie Bailey “As a military wife, Bailey generates characters and a plot that are multi-layered and wonderfully unpredictable.” —RT Book Reviews on Crossfire “Bailey creates strong characters and palpable suspense in this tale that will keep you guessing.” —RT Book Reviews on Freefall

About the Author DEBBY GIUSTI is a medical technologist who loves working with test tubes and petri dishes almost as much as she loves to write. Growing up as an army brat, Debby met and married her husband—then a captain in the army—at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Together they traveled the world, raised three wonderful army brats of their own and have now settled in Atlanta, Georgia, where Debby spins tales of suspense that touch the heart and soul. Contact Debby through her website, www.debbygiusti.com , email debby@debbygiusti.com, or write c/o Love Inspired Suspense, 233 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10279. SUSAN SLEEMAN grew up in a small Wisconsin town, where she spent her summers reading Nancy Drew and developing a love of mystery and suspense books. Today she channels this enthusiasm into hosting the popular internet website TheSuspenseZone.com and writing romantic-suspense and mystery novels. Much to her husband’s chagrin, Susan loves to look at everyday situations and turn them into murder-and-mayhem scenarios for future novels. If you’ve met Susan, she has probably figured out a plausible way to kill you and get away with it. Susan currently lives in Oregon, but has had the pleasure of living in nine states. Her husband is a church music director and they have two beautiful daughters, a very special son-in-law and an adorable grandson. To learn more about Susan, please visit www.susansleeman.com . JODIE BAILEY has been weaving stories since she learned how to hold a pencil. It was only recently she learned that everyone doesn’t make up whole other lives for fun in their spare time. She is an army wife, a mom and a teacher who believes chocolate and a trip to the Outer Banks will cure all ills. In her spare time, she reads cookbooks, rides motorcycles and searches for the perfect cup of coffee. Jodie lives in North Carolina with her husband and her daughter.

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