First Light: Sexy Small Town Military Romance

Name: First Light: Sexy Small Town Military Romance
Rating: 4.083333492279053 (12 reviews)

Isabel Jolie

Sep 2021 · Noctivity, Inc.

12 reviews

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About this ebook

Some secrets are worth hiding. Some are worth risking everything to reveal.

I came to Haven Island to disappear. New name. New identity. New life. Trusting the wrong person could expose everything I've sacrificed to protect.

Then Logan steps into my world—Haven's police chief, with perceptive eyes that see too much. He's recovering from his own wounds, but there's something undeniably protective about him that draws me in despite every instinct screaming to keep my distance.

He shares his past freely. His failed marriage. His disillusionment. His journey toward redemption.

I share nothing but carefully crafted lies.

With each sunrise we spend together, I fall deeper. With each touch, I risk more. Logan swore to uphold the law, while I'm living outside it. The people looking for me don't forgive mistakes. And if they discover where I've been hiding, Haven Island won't stay peaceful for long.

If my past catches up to me, I'll face an impossible choice—trust the man I'm falling for with the truth that could destroy us both, or lose the first real chance at love I've ever had.

Why readers will love this book:

Secret Identity / Hidden Past

Protective Police Chief Hero

High-Stakes Romantic Suspense

Slow Burn, Built on Lies and Longing

Small-Island Refuge, Big-World Danger

Found Safety in Unexpected Places

Series Finale, Standalone HEA

Edge-of-Your-Seat Final Act

Book Details:

Heat Level: Steamy, open door

Vibes: Tense, atmospheric, protective, high-stakes with real danger underneath the romance

Setting: Haven Island, North Carolina — a small refuge with FBI and NSA closing in

Tropes: Secret identity, protective law-enforcement hero, espionage-adjacent suspense, slow burn, standalone HEA

Ending: Standalone HEA (series finale)

Perfect for fans of Adriana Anders and K.A. Tucker.

See what reviewers are saying:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Twists, turns, lies, and intrigue." — JennTheReadaholic

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A great steamy, romantic suspense that keeps the tension and the spice building through to the end." — BookDragonHeart

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book hooked me from the start. Suspenseful, romantic, and spicy, with a whole lot of tension thrown in." — CraftyBookWorm

The Haven Island series concludes with a protective police chief, a woman whose past refuses to stay buried, and a love worth risking everything for. First Light is a standalone romantic suspense featuring a guaranteed happily ever after. The Haven Island Series can be read in any order; you do not need to read the other books to enjoy First Light.

Some secrets are worth hiding. Some are worth risking everything to reveal. I came to Haven Island to disappear. New name. New identity. New life. Trusting the wrong person could expose everything I've sacrificed to protect. Then Logan steps into my world—Haven's police chief, with perceptive eye...

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Ratings and reviews

12 reviews

Kristen Lewendon

September 28, 2021

Wow. I’m not even sure what I can say about this book that won’t give away all the best secret revelations in it, ‘cause there are several. Cali isn’t quite what her surface portrays her to be, and Logan is leagues deeper than we’ve been led to imagine in the previous books. Even though it’s part of a continuity, this book can be read as a stand alone, but having read the earlier ones makes some of the interpersonal connections easier to understand. This was a slower build romance, because both of our leads are very guarded. It takes a lot of effort to get them out of their comfort zones to connect. I really enjoyed watching them get to know each other and fall for one another. I think they’re a perfect match for where their lives are leading them to in the future. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.

THERESA NATOLE

September 13, 2021

Since this was the first book, I have read by Isabel Jolie I didn’t know what to expect. All I can say is the more you read Cali and Logan’s story the more you get hooked. Secrets can sometimes destroy a relationship. Cali was keeping something from Logan, but she felt she was doing the right thing. Because he was a cop, she felt he wouldn’t understand. But Logan was the first guy she allowed herself to feel something for. Her feelings toward him were genuine. Even though she kept her secret what she felt for Logan was real. She gave him all of herself. But what would happen if and when he found out her secrets. Would he understand and forgive her? First Light is an enjoyable read. The more you read the more you find out about Cali and her secrets. Always wondering what will happen next and what Logan would do when he finds out her secrets. A story that will have you guessing until the end and a story worth reading. I was especially excited and pleased with the epilogue. This may have been my first book by Isabel Jolie, but it certainly will not be my last.

Chelsea Violet Orera

September 28, 2021

I adore this book. The concept of it was so incredibly genius, and I liked how Jolie has included politics and crime into First Light. Cali is a wonderful heroine, I loved her braveness and her loyalty. The love she had for her family, especially her brother was so rare. But of course, nothing tops the love she has for our hero. I loved how she wasn’t scared to defend herself and she knew wrong from right. How Jolie portrayed her character was magnificent and I loved her from the very beginning. Logan is quite literally my dream man. He has his flaws and imperfections but he is so wonderful, not just to her but to everyone else around him and his country. He was incredibly selfless and extremely caring. I loved how he wasn’t afraid on letting Cali know he wanted her, and he was going to get her. Their love for each other was beautiful, I adored how they found comfort and safety in each other’s arms. Just reading about them being cuddled up on the couch made my heart melt. I really loved how Isabel Jolie forwarded their relationship. 4.75⭐️ | 2🌶 | 1💧 Thank you to the author & Grey’s Promotions for sending me an ARC of this book.

About the author

Isabel Jolie, aka Izzy, lives on a lake, loves dogs of all stripes, and if she’s not working, she can be found reading, often with a glass of wine in hand. In prior lives, Izzie worked in marketing and advertising, in a variety of industries, such as financial services, entertainment, and technology. In this life, she loves daydreaming and writing contemporary romances with strong heroines.

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