Six years ago,
he walked away without a word after planting a cruel goodbye kiss on her unsuspecting lips. Leaving her humiliated and heartbroken, rumors exploded—that she’s HIS girl. Rumors that weren't true. Rumors that haunt her to this day!
Yet when he strides back into Live Oak, a Navy SEAL hero with his fierce K9 at his side, her anger and desire... rage versus yearning... collide in an emotionally confusing storm within her heart.
Though her resentment runs deep, every glance from Jocko stirs the painful longing Jorja can’t bury.
She swore she’d never forgive him, but while on assignment to write an article on Heroes Among Us, she's offered a rare glimpse into the battle-scarred hero's raw vulnerability and silent strength. Forced to observe Luce’s devotion to Jocko and his to his loyal companion, the ice surrounding her heart begins to melt.
Can she forgive the man who shattered her?