USA TODAY bestseller Merline Lovelace delivers two fan-favourite stories of soldiers on a mission.

The Right Stuff

Six feet, two inches of pure male, Major Russ “Mac” McIver has a black-or-white view of the world that allows no compromises. That tends to ruffle Lieutenant Caroline Dunn’s usually unrufflable temper. So when a dangerous mission threw them together, Cari vows to lay down the law with the stubborn Marine — just as soon as she gets her leaping heartbeat under control.

A Question of Intent

U.S. Army Major Jill Bradshaw is used to giving orders, not taking them — so when she met brusque Commander Cody Richardson, the medical officer in charge of her top secret mission, she was a little taken aback. Of course she’s also taken with him — a problem, because despite his sterling credentials, she wasn’t exactly sure who he was. Cody had always maintained protocol at all costs — it’s all for the best, because he has secrets to keep — and Jill is best kept at a distance…