The Real SEAL

Carina Painter has it all—on paper. A bestselling author with a carefully curated life, she hides the truth behind her smile: a childhood of chaos and an engagement that left emotional wounds she can't outrun. When a chance meeting offers her an escape, she grabs it—desperate for something real.

Smith Eppington, a Navy SEAL scarred by war and a tragic accident, is a man haunted by memories he can't fully recall. With most of his body burned and his best friend lost, he’s given up on finding peace—until Carina enters his world, pen in hand and curiosity burning.