By Lethal Force: A Second Chance Protector Romantic Suspense Standalone Mature Marine Hero Doctor Kidnapped Hostage Self Harm Heroine Human Trafficking Rescue Found Family Story

Joey

Misunderstandings didn’t end things between me and Ford, my granite teddy bear of a marine. His silence sent me running from his arms—straight into a nightmare. After that, I was little more than a statistic. Too broken for anyone to love. Least of all, myself.

I disappeared from his life, but he’s never left my thoughts. Twenty years later, I’m being held hostage, and he’s the one my soul cries out for. But even if Ford could find me, the woman I’ve become is beyond rescue.

Ford

I’ve spent two decades trying to forget her. First as a marine, then as co-owner of Second Sight, one of the world’s elite investigative and security firms. Nothing fills the void Joey left behind. Until one phone call upends my world.

Nothing will stop me from bringing Joey home alive and safe. Whole? That’s not just a mission, it’s an emotional minefield. But even if I succeed, her kidnapper isn’t a man who likes to lose. And he’ll do anything to exact revenge.

Warning: This book contains dark themes, including references to human trafficking, sexual assault, and self-harm. While there are no graphic descriptions of sexual violence, sensitive readers should be aware of these themes before purchasing.

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By Lethal Force is a found family, steamy protector romance featuring a mature, former Marine hero and a doctor heroine taken hostage. Their story will make you believe in love and second chances.

Each book in the Away From Keyboard series is a standalone, but past characters do reappear in future books so you'll never have to say goodbye to any of them.