Her Secret: A Small-Town, Forced Proximity Romance

Name: Her Secret: A Small-Town, Forced Proximity Romance
Rating: 4.866666793823242 (15 reviews)

Samantha Cole

Jun 2016 · Malone Brothers Book 1 · Suspenseful Seduction Publishing

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“What a delight to discover Samantha Cole’s Malone Brothers! I devoured this book and am amazed to learn this was her first novel—ever. I’m reading the second book now and am going to be watching for more of Samantha’s brand of sexy romantic suspense in the future!” ~ USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Kallypso Masters

MILITARY ROMANCE • FORCED PROXIMITY • ON THE RUN

A Heart-Pounding Romance About Trust, Survival, and Love Worth Dying For

Some encounters start with hello. Theirs started with a gun...

Navy SEAL KC thought his four-week leave would be peaceful—just him, his uncle's beach house, and some much-needed R&R. Instead, he walks into his temporary sanctuary to find a beautiful, desperate woman pointing a weapon at his chest.

Moriah has been running for her life, bouncing from town to town, always one step ahead of the dirty cops and ruthless drug dealers who want her dead. When KC finds her, she spins a lie about fleeing an abusive ex-boyfriend—anything to keep him from learning the deadly truth.

As the two become reluctant temporary housemates, KC offers to train Moriah to defend herself. But when her past catches up with her, will KC be able to accept the web of lies unraveling around her? And will Moriah be able to trust him with her life?

To stay means risking everything. To run means losing the only man who's ever made her feel safe.

🔥 TROPES 🔥

💪 Alpha Military Hero

🏃‍♀️ Woman on the Run

🌶️ Reluctant Housemates

👑 Protector Romance

💔 Fake Identity

🏡 Small-town Romance

🏖️ Beach House Setting

🔫 Dangerous Meet Cute

💕 Trust Issues

⏰ Past Catches Up

♨️Steamy romance

Perfect for fans of Susan Stoker, Maya Banks, and Cristin Harber—readers who love protective military heroes, women in jeopardy, spicy romance, and suspense with life-or-death stakes.

If you crave alpha Navy heroes, on-the-run romance, and military suspense where love conquers danger, then one-click this pulse-pounding escape now!

**Formerly titled Take the Money and Run

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15 reviews

Trish

July 29, 2023

This is the first book in the Malone Brothers series. KC and Moriah’s story is a fast paced, steamy romantic suspense. Needing some time to think about his future as a Navy SEAL, KC heads to his Uncle Dan’s Beach house. He doesn’t expect to walk in to half dressed woman holding a gun on him. Moriah has secrets she’s keeping but for good reasons, she is literally running for her life. Looking forward to seeing uncle Dan and his matchmaker skills on Sean next. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Kathryn Paparello

August 1, 2023

This is an engaging first book of the Malone Brothers Series. This is Moriah and KC's story. They are complex characters that have great chemistry. I love the build up to their relationship and how it grew. The cast of characters is really likable, which make me exciting for future books. The plot has great suspense and had me hooked.

Siobhan Dilks

September 6, 2025

On the run from, drug dealers, murders and the crime that corrupt police officers Moriah, finds herself renting in a beach house. With a duffel bag of stolen money. Navy Seal KC Malone is home for a month break after a hard mission. He is shocked to find a gun pointed at him, when he enters his uncle’s sea front home. I loved uncle Dan, a true romantic, Jinx the dog who comes into his own. A certain female clothes shop owner, and ohh those Malone brothers. From the start I was drawn in. This

About the author

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.

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...

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