A Heart-Wrenching Contemporary Romance About Love, Loss, and Finding Hope Again
He made a promise to his best friend. He never expected it would change the course of his life.
Eighteen months after losing her husband, Dana Prichard is still learning how to navigate life as a single mother. Through every challenge, Curt is there for her and her children—a steady source of support when they need him most. She never expected the man who helped her survive her darkest days to become the one who makes her want to love again.
Retired Navy SEAL Curt Bannerman promised his best friend he'd look after Eric's family if anything ever happened to him. He never imagined that keeping his vow would be the greatest test of his loyalty. But the more time he spends with Dana and her children, the harder it becomes to remember where duty ends and love begins.
As their feelings deepen, Curt and Dana must decide whether moving forward together betrays Eric's memory—or proves that two hearts can heal after even the greatest loss.
Former title: Whiskey Tribute
This contemporary retired-military romance features:
Navy SEAL hero protecting fallen brother's family
Military widow discovering love after loss
Single mother
Guilt and grief turning into healing love
Honor vs. desire emotional conflict
Military brotherhood and loyalty themes
Second chance at happiness
HEA guaranteed
Perfect for fans of Susan Stoker, Kris Michaels, and Suzanne Brockmann—readers who love military heroes, widow romance, and emotional stories about finding love after devastating loss.
If you crave protective Navy SEALs, military families healing together, and love stories that prove some promises lead to unexpected happiness, one-click this emotional military romance now!
USA Today Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Author Samantha Cole is a retired policewoman and former paramedic. Using her life experiences and training, she strives to find the perfect mix of suspense and romance for her readers to enjoy.
Awards:
Wannabe in Wyoming (co-authored by J.B. Havens) won the bronze medal in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the General Romance category.
Scattered Moments in Time won the gold medal in the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the Fiction Anthology category.
The Road to Solace won the silver medal in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards in the Contemporary Romance category.
Samantha has over thirty-five books published throughout several different series as well as a few standalone novels. A full list can be found on her website - www.samanthacoleauthor.com.