Callahan

A promise to a fallen brother-in-arms. A baby he never expected. The one woman he shouldn't want. And a threat he can't ignore.

When I stepped off the bus in Haven Springs, I was determined to keep a promise I'd made to my fellow Marine, Shawn O'Brien: deliver the engagement ring he'd bought for Lainey Beaumont.

The firefight that killed Shawn left me with permanent injuries and scars-and the guilt of surviving weighs heavy on me. Romance was the last thing on my mind. Then I met Lainey. She's strong, beautiful, and determined to build a life for herself and her baby-Shawn's baby he never even knew about. Every time I feel that spark of attraction, the guilt hits me like a punch to the gut-like I'm betraying my best friend.

As I help Lainey navigate the challenges of single motherhood, I realize there's more to Haven Springs than meets the eye. A threatening letter hints at secrets someone wants to keep buried-and my protective instincts flare as danger creeps closer.

In a town where everyone knows your name-and your past-I find myself drawn to Lainey in ways I never expected. But can I overcome the guilt and embrace the future, or will the ghosts of the past keep us apart forever?