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Publisher Description
She needs a total life reboot…even if it means marrying a stranger
Taya Maverick has just volunteered to marry a random Navy SEAL as part of the military’s new spouse-matching program. What other choice does she have? Her former best friend killed her father and torched her house. Taya’s determined to start over, but to be safe she has to disappear. The program is the perfect opportunity, complete with refuge and a built-in bodyguard. Her Navy SEAL husband can keep her safe, right?
After one spectacularly disastrous marriage, Jim Stephens nixes round two. But his commanding officer never accepts no for an order. While an injury may have sidelined him temporarily, Jim still needs to salvage his career after a mistake in combat puts him in leadership’s cross-hairs. Being the first in the pilot program guarantees him his rank and eventual active duty clearance…as long as he can last the trial year.
The I dos are barely uttered before Jim and Taya realize they’ve each miscalculated. Their sizzling chemistry might lead to bed, but neither is prepared to open their heart. And then Taya’s past comes knocking...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Strangers tie the knot in this unconvincing interracial military romance from Wynters (Hearts Unleashed). Jim Stephens, a "hottie with an attitude problem," lives for his career as a Navy SEAL, but an injury and an investigation into his latest mission keep him from being cleared for duty. He'll do anything to save his job, even if that means joining a spouse-matching program and blindly entering into an arranged marriage at his CO's recommendation. The program matches him with Taya Maverick, a civilian looking to distance herself from her mysterious and tumultuous past. Jim swore he would never love again, but his scorching chemistry with Taya from their first meeting on their wedding day threatens his attempts to stay detached. As they grow closer, it becomes increasingly impossible to keep secrets, and they both must face their pasts before history catches up with them. Though the sex scenes are electric, the love story develops in fits and starts without giving the emotions room to grow, and the flimsy justification for the arranged marriage plot will have skeptical readers struggling to suspend their disbelief. Diehard fans of arranged marriage romances will be able to overlook these flaws, but others will be disappointed.
Customer Reviews
Can’t wait to read more
WOW!!! My first read by author Paris Wynters & I can’t wait to read more. This author’s attention to detail & depth of story reminds me a lot of Maya Banks & Cristan Harbor, who are at the top of my military & suspense reads list. I enjoyed how the story evolves around a temporary marriage as a military trial plan & two people both kind of broken but still too strong to give in. Death & loss is a major part of this story & it carries the angst through the entire story, keeping us waiting & wondering what’s going to happen next. I completely enjoyed both Jim & Taya’s characters & the chemistry between them. They were sizzling when they weren’t arguing & even then. Definitely looking forward to reading more of this series. Thank you to Tule publishing for letting me read this book for an honest review.
Navy SEAL issued a wife!
These two both have their own reasons for entering the program. She needs to start over and he wants to keep his career afloat.
It’s a sweet and heartwarming story with a little bit of heat added in.
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Loved it!
This was my first Paris Wynters's book, and definitely won't be my last. This is the first book in the Navy Seals of Little Creek, a Navy SEAL romantic suspense / opposite attract / slow burn romance. This is also a modern mail order bride. This is a Series of standalone stories, with intertwined characters, one of my favorite kind of Series! Taya and Jim's story has it all: original, hilarious, fast-paced, action packed, suspenseful, and filled with mystery and secrets. Taya has to disappear, and to do so, she volunteered to marry a random Navy SEAL as part of the military's spouse matching program. Jim agrees to this arranged marriage as his only way to stay in the team. The characters are well developed, and intriguing. Taya is a wonderful character, sassy, extroverted, confident, strong, and independent. She is also a badass biker! Jim is reserved, handsome, protective, and caring. They share an instant attraction, and a sizzling hot chemistry. They both have something they hide from their past. I like the easy, humorous banter between them. The storyline is captivating, and the mystery unfolds at a great pace. The supporting characters are great and intriguing, and I can't wait to know more about them. I like the brotherhood between Jim and his teammates. I enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it. Looking forward to read the next book in the Series, Matched, Anthony and Inara's story. I highly recommend it.