Morning Crossfire, the ninth book in Sheila Kell’s Agents of HIS series, delivers a fast-paced romantic suspense where a former FBI dark ops agent risks everything, including his heart, to protect a journalist targeted after exposing a dangerous arms deal.
Title: Morning Crossfire (Agents of HIS)
Author(s): Sheila Kell
Published by Cunningham Publishing on March 25, 2026
Pages: 337
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: eBook
Purchase: Amazon
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When the truth is lethal…so is falling in love.
Protecting her was his mission. Loving her was the mistake that changed everything.
A reporter with a target on her back.
A former dark-ops agent who swore he’d never get close again.
One explosive truth that could destroy them both.Investigative journalist Izzy Reyes never expected her latest exposé to detonate her life. But the moment she uncovers a dangerous Russian-linked arms network, the threats start coming—fast, precise, and lethal. Her only chance of staying alive lies in the hands of a man who offers no explanations…and even fewer truths.
He calls himself John Smith, but Izzy can tell that’s a lie.
Behind the alias is Alexei Morozov, a former FBI dark-ops agent who walked away from the Bureau and the life that broke him. Now Alex and his twin sister work for a covert security outfit with one mission: keep Izzy breathing long enough to uncover who wants her silenced.
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This installment centers on Alexei Morozov, a former FBI dark-ops agent. He and his twin sister have lived under assumed identities after a mission went disastrously wrong. They’ve stayed hidden for years. That changes when investigative journalist Isabella Reyes exposes a U.S. arms deal with Russian ties. Her discovery makes her a target. Her life on the line forces Alexei out of the shadows and back into the world he left behind.
Alexei and his sister work in tandem to keep Isabella alive. The stakes escalate when Alexei and Isabella must go undercover as a married couple. The setup doesn’t just offer protection; it becomes Alexei’s only path to securing his inheritance. The added personal risk heightens everything, especially when he realizes he could lose far more than his cover; he risked losing his heart to the woman he’s sworn to protect.
The suspense is constant, with danger lurking around every corner and a villain who always seems one step ahead. Consequently, the tension remains high throughout the story. Sheila Kell strikes a strong balance between action and emotional depth. Alexei’s and Isabella’s connection has room to grow even as chaos closes in. His internal conflicts and her fight to uncover the truth add authenticity to their relationship. However, the story gives limited background on Isabella. This lack of detail makes it harder for readers to fully connect with her.
There were moments that left me with lingering questions, but the overall intensity, chemistry, and high-stakes atmosphere carried the story well. Morning Crossfire is a gripping addition to the series. The story moves quickly, delivers strong emotion, and throws the kind of danger at readers that keeps them engaged.
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About Sheila Kell
Sheila Kell writes about the romantic men who leave women’s hearts pounding with a happily ever after built on memorable, adrenaline-pumping stories. Or, (since her editor attempts to cut down her long-windedness) simply “Smokin’ Hot Romance & Intrigue.” Her debut novel, His Desire (HIS Series #1), launched as an Amazon #1 romantic suspense bestseller and Top 100 overall, later winning the Readers’ Favorite award for best romantic suspense novel. As a Southern girl who has left behind her days with the U.S. Air Force, and as a University Vice President, she can usually be found nestled in the Mississippi woods, where she lives with her cats and all the strays that magically find her front door. When she isn’t writing, she has her nose in a good book, is dealing with the woodland critters who enjoy her back porch, or is wishing she had a genie to do her bidding.Sheila is a member of Romance Writers of America. For more information, visit Sheila’s website and subscribe to her newsletter:
