Kailua Marines Series by Jess Mastorakos

When celebrity assistant Molly Whitman gets left at the altar, she doesn't waste any tears. She's ready to regroup, readjust, and rewrite her future. Unfortunately, her close friend and boss isn't letting her off that easily. Now Molly is being ushered to the airport on a forced vacation in the name of self-care.US Marine Roman Russo is living his best life while stationed in Hawaii. He surfs, he dives, he hikes .. moreWhen celebrity assistant Molly Whitman gets left at the altar, she doesn't waste any tears. She's ready to regroup, readjust, and rewrite her future. Unfortunately, her close friend and boss isn't letting her off that easily. Now Molly is being ushered to the airport on a forced vacation in the name of self-care.US Marine Roman Russo is living his best life while stationed in Hawaii. He surfs, he dives, he hikes ... he soaks up every adventure he can because he knows spontaneity is good for the soul. His life in the military is structured enough. But his free time? It's all about saying "yes" to new experiences and "no" to strict commitments.While snorkeling in Turtle Bay, Roman literally bumps into Molly as she's taking her honeymoon alone. When he winds up standing in as her husband for newlywed games at her resort, he can't help but want to show her there's more to life than being uptight and on time.They say opposites attract, but can these two learn to appreciate their differences before her time in paradise ends? less

Will this Marine risk everything for a chance to leave the friend zone?Ethan “Mac” McCarthy is secretly in love with his best friend, Ana. It all started on the playground when she kicked him down the slide because he was too scared to take the plunge. But they haven't lived in the same town since they were kids, so it's been easy to keep their relationship platonic. The only person Ana Vincent can count on is her long-distance best friend, Mac. He knows her better than anyone... moreWill this Marine risk everything for a chance to leave the friend zone?Ethan “Mac” McCarthy is secretly in love with his best friend, Ana. It all started on the playground when she kicked him down the slide because he was too scared to take the plunge. But they haven't lived in the same town since they were kids, so it's been easy to keep their relationship platonic. The only person Ana Vincent can count on is her long-distance best friend, Mac. He knows her better than anyone. When he suggests she finally get her own place instead of hunting for yet another roommate, that's exactly what she does. And boy is he in for a surprise when he finds out where she’s bought a house. Mac has always told himself their physical distance was the only thing keeping him from admitting his true feelings. He doesn’t think she feels the same way. How will he keep his secret with her right under his nose again?Treasured in Turtle Bay is the second book in a new sweet military romance series. Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii. less

When they get stranded in paradise, can they put aside their differences until the cavalry arrives?Kate Wilson jumps at the chance to live in Hawaii when her brother offers to let her rent his extra room. Unfortunately, the last time she was in town, she kissed his best friend ... then ghosted him. And he does not seem pleased to see her.US Marine Tyler Stone prides himself on being a nice guy... moreWhen they get stranded in paradise, can they put aside their differences until the cavalry arrives?Kate Wilson jumps at the chance to live in Hawaii when her brother offers to let her rent his extra room. Unfortunately, the last time she was in town, she kissed his best friend ... then ghosted him. And he does not seem pleased to see her.US Marine Tyler Stone prides himself on being a nice guy. But when he gets stranded at the sandbar with the kind of girl who would rather date a long string of losers than find a life partner, he's done being nice. Her loss.Kate and Tyler aren't on the same page about much when they first wind up alone in the clear-blue water. They'll need to find common ground--and fast--when Tyler gets injured. As the fellow castaways get closer to being rescued, they also find themselves falling in love. But what happens when they get back to civilization and old wounds re-open?Stranded at the Sandbar is the third book in a new sweet military romance series. Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii. less

It’s pretty hard to stay away from her when she moves in right next door…I’m the jokester of the group. I always have that one-liner that lightens the mood, even in the darkest of moments. It's just who I am. It's who I had to be. I lost my wife eleven years ago when I was on my first deployment, so now I’m just trying to keep things light.And because of that, I refuse to put my heart out there again while I’m a Marine. It’s not worth the risk. What if I’m gone and she needs me? Nope... moreIt’s pretty hard to stay away from her when she moves in right next door…I’m the jokester of the group. I always have that one-liner that lightens the mood, even in the darkest of moments. It's just who I am. It's who I had to be. I lost my wife eleven years ago when I was on my first deployment, so now I’m just trying to keep things light.And because of that, I refuse to put my heart out there again while I’m a Marine. It’s not worth the risk. What if I’m gone and she needs me? Nope. Screw that.So when a beautiful single mom and her daughter move in next door, I’m going to fight that attraction tooth and nail. Good thing Maggie doesn’t want to be with me any more than I want to be with her. Her late husband was a Marine, too. And there’s no way she’ll let her daughter go through that again. Or herself.But we run in the same group of friends and now we share a wall. It’s not going to be very easy to keep our distance.And we need to.It doesn’t matter that sparks fly whenever we’re together. It doesn’t matter that her daughter is just as much of a book-nerd as I am and we get along great. And it definitely doesn’t matter that the three of us are somehow turning into a family without meaning to.Because we both know what it’s like to lose the one you love, and that old saying about how it's better to have loved and lost than not loved at all? We disagree.Romance on the Reef is book four in this sweet military romance series and is told in both points of view in first person. Each book can be read as a standalone but they are fun to read in order! Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii. less

I need this promotion. But if I win, what will I lose?I've done everything right in nearly a decade as a Marine, but thanks to stuff outside of my control, it's all gonna come crashing down if I don't pick up a rank soon.Enter recruiting duty. My one chance to kill it and earn the promotion that will save my job.There's just one thing standing in my way. Her.Hot-tempered, pigheaded, and frustratingly gorgeous Sergeant Nora Cannon is gunning for the same promotion... moreI need this promotion. But if I win, what will I lose?I've done everything right in nearly a decade as a Marine, but thanks to stuff outside of my control, it's all gonna come crashing down if I don't pick up a rank soon.Enter recruiting duty. My one chance to kill it and earn the promotion that will save my job.There's just one thing standing in my way. Her.Hot-tempered, pigheaded, and frustratingly gorgeous Sergeant Nora Cannon is gunning for the same promotion. Shots were fired the moment we met and I can tell neither one of us is going down without a fight.The only problem is, when we’re not fighting, sparks are flying. And I can’t get her fierce attitude and cunning smile out of my mind. But I can’t afford to let her distract me. I can’t afford to let her win.Or, can I? Because as much as I don't want to lose my job, I don't want to lose her, either.Heartbeats in Honolulu is the fifth book in this sweet military romance series and is told from both points of view in the first person. Each book can be read as a standalone but they are fun to read in order!Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii.Kailua MarinesTreasured in Turtle Bay - Roman & MollyPromises at Pyramid Rock - Mac & AnaStranded at the Sandbar - Tyler & KateRomance on the Reef - PJ & MaggieHeartbeats in Honolulu - Hunter & NoraChristmas in Kailua - Logan & Tess less

I hate Christmas. But I'm willing to let her change my mind.How did I get roped into playing Santa at a toddler's holiday-themed birthday party? Oh, right. Because I'd probably walk through fire for the birthday girl's gorgeous mom if she asked me to.And when she decides to take me around the island to do a bunch of Christmas stuff to cure my Grinch vibes, I can't help but want to play along.Before I know it, the peppermint mochas and festive lights start to go to my head, and I fall for her... moreI hate Christmas. But I'm willing to let her change my mind.How did I get roped into playing Santa at a toddler's holiday-themed birthday party? Oh, right. Because I'd probably walk through fire for the birthday girl's gorgeous mom if she asked me to.And when she decides to take me around the island to do a bunch of Christmas stuff to cure my Grinch vibes, I can't help but want to play along.Before I know it, the peppermint mochas and festive lights start to go to my head, and I fall for her. Hard.But then her ex comes sniffing around. He’s playing nice, but I’ve got my eye on him. Tess and Sadie are changing everything I know about love, family, and the meaning of Christmas. So if he thinks it’ll be easy to push me out, he’s wrong.Christmas in Kailua is book six in this sweet military romance series and is told from both points of view in the first person. Each book can be read as a standalone but they are fun to read in order!Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii.Kailua MarinesTreasured in Turtle Bay - Roman & MollyPromises at Pyramid Rock - Mac & AnaStranded at the Sandbar - Tyler & KateRomance on the Reef - PJ & MaggieHeartbeats in Honolulu - Hunter & NoraChristmas in Kailua - Logan & Tess less