I never meant to fall for the brooding, ex-Navy SEAL the town called a murderer.

The day I ran -- my baby in my arms, nearly empty diaper bag, and fear twisting my guts -- I didn't expect a savior.

Enter Bryden Carter. Reluctant billionaire heir. The town's dark legend. The only empty seat on that 24-hour bus to Florida was next to him.

When my violent ex finds us, Bryden's promise is lethally calm: no one touches what's mine.
His solution? A fake engagement to scare off my stalker and restore his shattered reputation.

The lie shatters the night I whisper his name -- and mean it.
One night. One bed. One consequence I can't undo.

While Bryden is obsessed with clearing his name, the murder allegations against him could cost me everything. When my ex's family wages a custody war, the battle turns deadly.

Is the man protecting me still mourning his dead wife?"

I'm running from one baby daddy who wants to destroy me -- while hiding the truth from the man I love: I'm carrying his child.
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You'll lose sleep over this steamy, best-friend's brother romance! Featuring a damaged ex-SEAL hero, fierce protectiveness, and soul-deep healing, this standalone HEA is pure page-flipping magic.
Content note: Contains graphic (not extreme), non-sexual depictions of domestic violence

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• Publication Date: February 1, 2026
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• Print Length: 803 Pages
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