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Betrayal & New Beginnings

Ranger Shield Security Series, Book 1

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Book 1 of Ranger Shield Security
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Pub Date Mar 25 2025 | Archive Date Jun 19 2025

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Description

If you like Cheers and Magnum P.I. you will love this book.

Ellie Hutchinson is desperate to escape her ex, Randall, whose obsessive control has turned dangerous. Seeking protection, she moves to Georgia with the help of her brother and his military friends, now running a private security business. As Ellie begins to rebuild her life, she finds unexpected safety—and love—in Wade Watson, a battle-hardened veteran with his own scars from the past. But just as Ellie starts to feel secure, her past catches up with her. Randall refuses to let go and grows increasingly unhinged, turning his pursuit into a deadly game. As the threats escalate, Ellie and Wade’s bond deepens, yet the looming danger makes every step forward feel fragile. Complicating matters, an unexpected antagonist emerges— someone Ellie once trusted, whose jealousy and obsession with her new relationship takes a dark turn. Ellie must navigate a growing web of danger, torn between falling in love with her brother’s best friend and a fight for her life. As her past collides with her future, Ellie realizes that she can’t just hide—she has to fight back.

If you like Cheers and Magnum P.I. you will love this book.

Ellie Hutchinson is desperate to escape her ex, Randall, whose obsessive control has turned dangerous. Seeking protection, she moves to...


Advance Praise

"I couldn't love this book more than I do. I felt like I was watching the perfect suspense/romantic movie." -- Midoris Bookshelf

"Allison Bettes really nails the thriller aspect without ever letting the romance take a backseat." --Goodreads 

"This book sucked me in immediately and I could not put it down until I finished." --The Bookery

"This book had a perfect mix of romance, tension, and emotional depth. And that plot twist? Absolutely wild!" --Literary Stitch Society


"I couldn't love this book more than I do. I felt like I was watching the perfect suspense/romantic movie." -- Midoris Bookshelf

"Allison Bettes really nails the thriller aspect without ever letting...


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ISBN 9798308679998
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 475

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Featured Reviews

Such a great book. I was obsessed to say the least with this storyline. I can't believe all the twist and turns.

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I liked the suspense parts of this story and I loved the romance parts. I found Wade and Ellie to be very likeable and sweet and their romance was not taboo but it felt like it was. Brother’s best friend. I am all about suspense books. I loved them. I gravitate to them. I wanted more suspense in this story. The action is fairly fast paced which is a must for me in these stories. I enjoyed all of the side characters in this story and I do want to read their stories. Especially Ruthie. She has a story to tell. Overall, I really enjoyed this story. This is a new to me author and I thought her writing flowed really well and she tells a good story.

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