He was sent to eliminate a threat. He found the one woman he can’t let go.

Navy SEAL Bowie "Ruckus" Cooper is no stranger to high-risk missions, but nothing prepares him for finding a captured American reporter deep in hostile territory. Now separated from his team, protecting Dana Sorenson becomes his new priority—whether she likes it or not.

Dana’s fearless reporting brought her to the edge of danger. Ruckus pushes her right over it. He’s gruff, commanding, and way too sexy for a man who gives orders like they’re law. But surviving the jungle is nothing compared to surviving him.

He’s her only shot at getting out alive. She might be his only shot at something real.

Forced proximity. Relentless danger. Off-the-charts chemistry.

Ruckus kicks off the adrenaline-fueled SEAL Team Alpha series—perfect for fans of alpha protectors, fierce heroines, and heart-pounding romance.

Mom insults everyone around her. She's downright mean!

But she said it was urgent that I come "home."

And now a gas station clerk in this town has a hold on my heart.

I'm falling in love.

But I want to get the heck out of here!

"Your butt is so big it's got its own zip code!" Mom yelled at another woman.

These unfiltered insults were why I'd stayed away from Mom for the last decade. Now, she'd called me back to Bismarck "urgently."

But I couldn't figure out what was urgent. It wasn't her health. She didn't need money. And she certainly hadn't changed: she'd achieved total bitchiness!

I was on the move from a bad marriage and a cruddy job. I wasn't sure about staying in her town. Mom wasn't telling me why reporters wanted to interview her about her late husband. Or what she saw in her 24-year-old boyfriend.

The only reason I wanted to stay in her town was because of the guy at the gas station, Jesse. Tall, rugged, with a kind smile and always ready to lend a helping hand, I couldn't resist him. My heart told me he was the one.

But he was settled here in Bismarck. If I stayed, Mom was around. If I left, I couldn't have Jesse.

How could I possibly decide?

Sometimes you have no better place to go.

Sometimes your mom never changes.

Sometimes the nicest guy you've ever met gets hold of your heart.

This funny romance is a page-turner loaded with surprises. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding and Christina Lauren! Make sure you don't miss out on this one.

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He was sent to eliminate a threat. He found the one woman he can’t let go.

Navy SEAL Bowie "Ruckus" Cooper is no stranger to high-risk missions, but nothing prepares him for finding a captured American reporter deep in hostile territory. Now separated from his team, protecting Dana Sorenson becomes his new priority—whether she likes it or not.

Dana’s fearless reporting brought her to the edge of danger. Ruckus pushes her right over it. He’s gruff, commanding, and way too sexy for a man who gives orders like they’re law. But surviving the jungle is nothing compared to surviving him.

He’s her only shot at getting out alive. She might be his only shot at something real.

Forced proximity. Relentless danger. Off-the-charts chemistry.

Ruckus kicks off the adrenaline-fueled SEAL Team Alpha series—perfect for fans of alpha protectors, fierce heroines, and heart-pounding romance.