A Seal's Surprise
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Last published Thu, Aug 9, 2018
"When I miss you, I don't have to go far...I just have to look inside my heart because that's where I'll find you."
Englyn Adams graduates college as the #1 student in the nation for Vet Science. She leaves San Diego for Grays Lake, IL to start her new life and career at the Clear Lake ranch. She loves her job and planned on focusing solely on her career. Little did she know what she thought she wanted was about to be shattered and a new dream was going to sprout its seed.
Once Captain Jax Timmons sets his eyes on the Black Haired, Grey eyed beauty that will be living with him he cant get her out of his head. Jax must leave again, and had no idea how hard that was going to be this time. When he comes home there was a surprise waiting.
What's going to happen when doubt and fear clash?
Trust is not something given lightly and is even harder to restore. The pain of betrayal is the kind of heartache you feel in your bones. It's physical, mental, and emotional.
Can it be pieced together? Only one way to find out!
Read to see just how far each of them will go to secure what they hold dearest.
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