Oahu Naval Officers Series by Drea Braddock

On island for 6 weeks for RIMPAC and acting completely out of character, Naval Officer Fern McClellan decides to be a fun and free vacationer with the hot blond from karaoke. What happens when the gorgeous stranger is not who he appeared to be? Will one night in Waikiki be enough?

She may hate to admit that she wants him, but he could be the one man she truly needs.Hawai‘i may have lush green mountains and gorgeous beaches but I’m here for one thing and one thing only: my job. I plan on spending my time on O‘ahu becoming the best Navy Surface Warfare Officer I can be. Not the best female officer, the best officer, full stop, thank you very much. Nothing is going to pull my focus, least of all the 6’5” wall of native Hawaiian muscle next door... moreShe may hate to admit that she wants him, but he could be the one man she truly needs.Hawai‘i may have lush green mountains and gorgeous beaches but I’m here for one thing and one thing only: my job. I plan on spending my time on O‘ahu becoming the best Navy Surface Warfare Officer I can be. Not the best female officer, the best officer, full stop, thank you very much. Nothing is going to pull my focus, least of all the 6’5” wall of native Hawaiian muscle next door. Every look from his chocolatey eyes may set my body on fire, but he also pisses me off more than anyone I’ve ever met. I’m a driven, successful woman and I don’t have time for the likes of Ka‘eo Maheloha with his flirty smile and carefree vibe. I don’t like to fail, and I sure as hell don’t like to be vulnerable. Shouldn’t the universe understand that someone so laid back and charming isn’t a good match for me and stop pushing us together? Because love isn’t something I want to get wrong, again. But if Ka‘eo and I together are wrong, then why does every moment we’re close feel so very right? All I know is I’m not sure how to be who I’m supposed to be and protect my heart at the same time. less

I'm still not entirely sure how I got here. It's a little unreal that this walking Ken doll with the melt-me-Southern-accent even wanted to talk to me, but now he's offering a way to take care of everything that's been stressing me out. What's a little fake marriage between new friends, right?It's not like I haven't been thinking about him for months, and our chemistry is off the charts! All we have to do is convince everyone around us this relationship is real. I can act like a good wife... moreI'm still not entirely sure how I got here. It's a little unreal that this walking Ken doll with the melt-me-Southern-accent even wanted to talk to me, but now he's offering a way to take care of everything that's been stressing me out. What's a little fake marriage between new friends, right?It's not like I haven't been thinking about him for months, and our chemistry is off the charts! All we have to do is convince everyone around us this relationship is real. I can act like a good wife. No big deal. But what about when it all starts to feel too real? Am I brave enough to risk falling for my husband?The author would like you to know:if you don't like swearingif sexy banter isn't your thingif you prefer angst and dark romanceif you want sex to fade to black, behind closed doorsif you don't like community and found familyIf you're not into emotional growth and adult relationshipsThis might not be the book for you.CW: anxiety & depression discussions of alcoholism less

The too-hot-for-his-own-good f*ckboi that my son befriended at the playground is the last thing I need while I try to find my footing on my own, away from my cheating ex. I'm done with military guys and I'm done relying on other people.Except that I need a roommate to make ends meet and guess who needs a place to live?It's fine. We don't need to be friends. And we definitely don't need to be anything else, regardless of what fantasies I may have in my weaker moments... moreThe too-hot-for-his-own-good f*ckboi that my son befriended at the playground is the last thing I need while I try to find my footing on my own, away from my cheating ex. I'm done with military guys and I'm done relying on other people.Except that I need a roommate to make ends meet and guess who needs a place to live?It's fine. We don't need to be friends. And we definitely don't need to be anything else, regardless of what fantasies I may have in my weaker moments. And the pilot with the disarming smile and revolving bevy of girls calling at all hours? He's a complication, but as long as he can act like a good roommate, I'm sure everything will work out.The author would like you to know: *if you don't like swearing *if sexy banter isn't your thing *if you prefer angst and dark romance *if you want sex to fade to black, behind closed doors *if you don't like community and found family *if you're not into emotional growth and adult relationshipsThis might not be the book for you.CW/TW: past parental abuse and alcoholism discussed             past parental suicide discussed less