Chicago doesn't give second chances. I learned that the hard way working under Hank Voight in Intelligence. You either survive this job... or it takes something from you. Usually both. I've spent years fighting to keep this city under control. Keeping my team alive. Keeping the people I care about out of the line of fire. But I never planned for this. My sister walking into my unit. Bethann Halstead. She says she's ready. Says she's not the same kid I used to look out for. That she can handle the cases, the danger, the pressure that comes with this job. She's wrong. Because Intelligence isn't just another unit. It's where things get messy. Where the lines blur. Where good cops start making bad decisions just to get the job done. And now she's standing right in the middle of it. Working alongside officers like Kim Burgess, Adam Ruzek, Kevin Atwater, and Dante Torres-people I trust with my life. But trusting them with hers? That's different. And the worst part? She's good. Too good. Voight sees it. The team sees it. Even I can see it... no matter how much I don't want to. Because the deeper she gets into this job, the more I see it happening. She's becoming one of us. And in this unit, that's not always a good thing. Because in Chicago... you don't just fight the bad guys. Sometimes, you become something you don't recognize. And I don't know if I can stop that from happening to her.

Two years after the tragic death of his wife, Annie, David "Deacon" Kay is finally beginning to find his footing again-juggling life as a single father of four and learning how to feel joy in the little things. But even now, the weight of that day and the trauma it left behind still haunts him. The memory is inescapable-especially when it lives and breathes beside him every day in the form of Taylor Malibu. Taylor, now 24, was Annie's best friend, the godmother of baby Victoria, and the honorary third parent in the Kay household. Always present to cook meals, bathe kids, or babysit for date nights, she was their constant. But the day of the zoo shooting shattered everything. Taylor, only 22 at the time, fought with everything she had to save Annie and the children. She cleared the danger, helped other families, and even neutralized one of the shooters. But when she returned, Annie was already gone. Found lifeless in a blood-soaked storage room, Annie's death broke Taylor in a way no one could fix. And though Deacon has done everything to help her heal, she's been stuck in a fog of trauma and dissociation, unable to fully accept the loss. Now, as the shadows of that day begin to lift, a new threat places Taylor in danger-and brings with it long-buried secrets. Haunted by guilt, tormented by grief, and unsure of her own reality, Taylor is beginning to break under the pressure. Deacon, torn between his loyalty to Annie's memory and the complicated emotions growing for Taylor, must confront the truth of what he feels-and what he's willing to risk. Can Taylor forgive herself for Annie's death before it destroys her? Can Deacon open his heart to love again, even if it means blurring the lines of grief and healing? And when the past collides with the present, will they find strength in each other-or will it all come crashing down? David 'Deacon' Kay x Taylor Malibu ❤️ #3 SWAT- 3/28 #2 Rocker- 4/2 #1 Deacon- 4/27 #1 Rocker- 5/19 #4 Barbie- 5/28 #1 Deaconkay- 1

Luca has always been drawn to strong, independent women, but when Aria joins SWAT as their new tech specialist, she challenges everything he thought he knew about relationships. Unlike the women he's dated before, Aria values her space, thrives in her own world of code and weapon designs, and has a strict sense of order. Her intelligence, kindness, and passion for baking add depth to her otherwise serious personality. As she settles into the team, Luca finds himself intrigued by her, even though they don't officially meet until episode 9. Aria, on the other hand, has spent most of her life surrounded by military men-her three brothers, her retired father, and even her godfather, Hicks. This is her first job outside of academia and military circles, and while she excels in her field, she struggles with adapting to SWAT's fast-paced, unpredictable nature. She prefers order, but chaos is part of the job. When a major cases threatens the safety of Los Angeles, Aria's expertise becomes critical. Even before she meets Luca, her presence is felt as she works behind the scenes, providing intel, hacking into enemy networks, and crafting high-tech solutions. Eventually, their paths cross in a way neither of them expects, setting the stage for an undeniable connection.

Kelly and Taylor have been together since freshman year of high school and are completely in love with each other. Then one night tragedy strikes and Taylor starts to pull away from Kelly. Will Kelly be able to help Taylor or will she completely pull away from him? *** "Let me drive you home." His touch still felt right and warmed my heart. *** ...I was no longer listening to my brain that told me how bad this was. I wanted Kelly. I needed Kelly...

Mackenzie Halstead, the youngest of the siblings, has always wanted to be a firefighter, even as a little girl. Now that dream's come true, but is it all what Mackenzie imagined it to be? ⚠️TW⚠️: this story contains references to self-harm and anorexia. If these topics trigger you, please do not read this story. If you are struggling, please talk to somebody. I don't own any of the characters in this story, except Mackenzie Halstead. ~DISCONTINUED !!~

It was just a summer romance that left them both breathless. They were falling for each other hard and fast.. He thought he had met the one. But then she broke his heart and left.

What would have happened if things went differently between Kelly and Shaylynn after he came back in Bullets, Fire, & Trauma. If you like SHAYLYNNRIDE, read and find out. Published March 21, 2018

Warning: This is the fifth book in a series. I recommend you go back and read the others starting with "Fight Her" and/or the part in "Protect Her" titled "OC Info" for some of this to make sense. An enemy thought to have been taken care of comes back for vengence and he's out for blood. More specifically, Hank's. An event thought to have been buried in the past comes back to haunt the Voights. Said enemy thinks Hank is responsible for said event and starts searching for ways to get what he needs to bring the male Sergeant down for good. What happens when he finds out who Ana really is? Will he use her to get to Hank? When things take a dark turn for out favorite brunette, will the teams of Intelligence and Firehouse 51 see what's going on? Or will he Break Her instead? (Season 5)

Mikayla Halstead, the youngest Halstead sibling, had gone through a lot in her short life. She lost her mother when she was just 20 years old, Will had ran off to live the party life of a plastic surgeon, and Jay was suffering from PTSD after being medically discharged from the Army. She was the youngest, but she was the rock of the family. Now Mikayla is a detective in Hank Voight's Intelligence Unit along with her big brother, Jay Halstead. Mikayla had always been close with her big brother... until she began secretly dating her partner, Adam Ruzek. Not only was it against Voight's rules, but Adam was one of Jay's friends and Kim's ex-fiancé. When an explosion lands one of the detectives in the hospital, their secret is ultimately revealed. Will their relationship be able to withstand the emotional turmoil of a pissed off boss and overprotective brothers? Or will they crash and burn? Mikayla just knows one thing: she's in love with Adam Ruzek.

No one expects the call Jay got at 3 AM. A sister who had no home, and a 2 year old. How do we do this?