Anchor Me Series by Lisa Carlisle

It was only supposed to be a fling... EmmaAfter my divorce, I was a hot mess. One night after catering a wedding, I ended up escaping reality for a little while with a hot Marine.Six months later, I discover the EOD tech I'd been emailing for a work project is the same Marine from the wedding. And we'll be working together over the next couple of weeks.Awkward.Vince in real life is even more irresistible than the sexy stranger at the wedding.Too bad it won't work... moreIt was only supposed to be a fling... EmmaAfter my divorce, I was a hot mess. One night after catering a wedding, I ended up escaping reality for a little while with a hot Marine.Six months later, I discover the EOD tech I'd been emailing for a work project is the same Marine from the wedding. And we'll be working together over the next couple of weeks.Awkward.Vince in real life is even more irresistible than the sexy stranger at the wedding.Too bad it won't work. I have a rule: Don't date men in the military.For good reason. Actually, two very big ones.But maybe we can be friends with benefits?VinceAfter a few weeks of training, I'll be on leave — finally home in Newport for the holidays.When I discover that I'll be spending time with Emma, the caterer from my brother's wedding, I'm intrigued. The one thing I can't resist is a puzzle and her behavior puzzles me.But when someone breaks into her apartment, my interest grows into more than just a game. I want to protect her. I need to make sure she's safe.I'm only in town for a short time, and she wants nothing to do with the military.Can we make something work without it blowing up in our faces, leaving us both as casualties in the explosion?If you like second-chance romances spiced with steam and suspense, read the Anchor Me series by USA Today bestselling author Lisa Carlisle. Navy SEALs, Marines, and hometown heroes — each who encounters his most complicated mission yet when a woman from his past challenges his plans for his future. less

A Navy SEAL. A veterinary assistant. And fur babies.She's his best friend's little sister and off limits.He's supposed to protect her, NOT fall in love. Jenna: Matty is back in Newport and that means I'm in trouble. He's my older brother's best friend who I've crushed on since we were kids. The yearning returns, leaving me just as awkward as I was back then.Meanwhile, my ex has decided he wants to get back together. Never going to happen, no matter how hard he tries.My heart belongs to one man... moreA Navy SEAL. A veterinary assistant. And fur babies.She's his best friend's little sister and off limits.He's supposed to protect her, NOT fall in love. Jenna: Matty is back in Newport and that means I'm in trouble. He's my older brother's best friend who I've crushed on since we were kids. The yearning returns, leaving me just as awkward as I was back then.Meanwhile, my ex has decided he wants to get back together. Never going to happen, no matter how hard he tries.My heart belongs to one man.Matty: An IED ended my career as a Navy SEAL K-9 handler. I'm living near the sea and trying to figure out my next move when Derek asks me to look out for Jenna.Only she isn't his annoying little sister anymore — she's all grown up and super hot.But every guy knows you don't hit on your best friend's little sister. No matter how strong the attraction — even when you've agreed to pose as her boyfriend to convince her ex she's moved on.He's dangerous, though, much more than Jenna realizes.So when our fake relationship starts to feel real, I'll protect her at all costs.Jenna belongs to me.Meet the DeMarchis brothers in this series by USA Today bestselling author Lisa Carlisle.Each book features a different brother and can be read as a standalone.Navy SEALs, Marines, and hometown heroes encounter their most complicated missions yet when women from their pasts challenge plans for the future. less

She's a Marine. He's a billionaire. Their paths cross in Okinawa, Japan, where she's stationed and he's developing a new hotel. Their worlds are so different, yet the attraction is strong. Can these two opposites handle a fling while living on this island? Or will their differences drive them apart?