Anchor Me Series by Lisa Carlisle

A Navy SEAL on leave. A neuroscientist in danger.And one dance that might give them a second chance... CatherineA stranger has been warning me about my research for the government. My coworkers tell me not to worry, but it bothers me. I can't let it show, though. This is my first time as a project lead. At least, a weekend wedding in Newport promises a much needed escape.But when I come face to face with Angelo DeMarchis, that illusion shatters.He's the one who got away... moreA Navy SEAL on leave. A neuroscientist in danger.And one dance that might give them a second chance... CatherineA stranger has been warning me about my research for the government. My coworkers tell me not to worry, but it bothers me. I can't let it show, though. This is my first time as a project lead. At least, a weekend wedding in Newport promises a much needed escape.But when I come face to face with Angelo DeMarchis, that illusion shatters.He's the one who got away.And he's grown even sexier after all these years.That's when I realize I'm in even more trouble.And once again, the price might be my heart.AngeloI've needed this leave for a long time, but the memories haunt me no matter where I go.Even at a wedding--a happy occasion--where I run into a woman from my past.Catherine has become even hotter since high school. I wouldn't mind spending every minute I'm home with her.There's only one problem.Her research has gotten her into trouble. She downplays the warnings, but I'm not buying it.I have ten days to make sure she's safe.She's mine and I won't let anyone get to her. This time I'm playing for keeps.Meet the DeMarchis family in this series by USA Today bestselling author Lisa Carlisle. Navy SEALs, Marines, and hometown heroes -- each who encounters his most complicated mission yet when he will find a woman from his past challenges his plans for his future. less

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

Leo: I hide in my Vermont cottage so nobody can see me.I’ve seen the stares. I read their contemplation in their inquisitive expressions–how did I get those scars?I refuse to spend the holidays with my parents as I'll bring everyone down. Worried about me, they send a caretaker. That's not going to happen. I’ll turn her away at my front door..When Rosanna arrives, she’s not the matron I expect. She’s young, pretty and curvy. And she comes with food to prepare dinner... moreLeo: I hide in my Vermont cottage so nobody can see me.I’ve seen the stares. I read their contemplation in their inquisitive expressions–how did I get those scars?I refuse to spend the holidays with my parents as I'll bring everyone down. Worried about me, they send a caretaker. That's not going to happen. I’ll turn her away at my front door..When Rosanna arrives, she’s not the matron I expect. She’s young, pretty and curvy. And she comes with food to prepare dinner.Hmm, it's been a long time since I had a homecooked meal. Maybe I can tolerate her here for just one night.Rosanna: I’ll do anything to avoid spending another Christmas with my stepfamily and this temporary job gives me an excuse.When I arrive at the remote stone cottage in the woods, I’m stopped by a man with a scarred face and deep scowl. Leo turns me away. He didn’t agree to this arrangement.I don’t have a backup plan. What am I going to do?Fortunately, the groceries I brought to prepare dinner buy me some time. Leo agrees to let me cook for him (how generous) and to stay for one night.Only we’re hit with more snow than expected, and I'm stuck there if I don't want to freeze to death.Leo will let me stay on one condition–never enter his studio.If you like grumpy / sunshine, wounded heroes, dark secrets, and lost souls finding each other in romance, you'll love escaping into Leo and Rosanna’s story! less