The Marine: A Second Chance Romance
Brandi Rae
But Jake Parker isn’t just any man.
He’s a newly retired Marine with a quiet dominance, a protective streak a mile wide, and the kind of steady patience she didn’t know she’d been craving. What starts as late-night talks, shared runs, and stolen glances soon becomes something neither of them can ignore.
When an entitled classmate starts crossing lines Ana never agreed to, Jake’s instincts sharpen, because danger, he knows, doesn’t always arrive with a warning. And this time, the one woman who’s made him want a future again is the one who needs him most.
Their connection burns hot, fast, and real…
But giving her his heart might be his greatest risk of all.
A fast-paced, spicy, protective-hero romance
Age gap
Ex-Marine hero
Slow-burn to high-heat payoff
Obsessed-but-respectful MMC
Light suspense + emotional grounding
A guaranteed HEA
Perfect for readers who want heat, heart, and a man who shows up when it counts.

