Part of Series
Moana Kahale’s return to the Big Island is fraught with peril, but Bowie Colson’s fierce devotion offers her a lifeline against her darkest fears. Moana Kahale, a gifted songwriter and high school music teacher in Nashville, returns to Hawaii’s Big Island to care for her ailing father. Fleeing a relentless stalker, Moana seeks refuge in the place she once called home, though it is filled with painful memories. Raised by her grandparents after discovering her older sister, Kalena, is actually her mother, Moana's family ties are strained. Kalena’s ongoing struggles with addiction only deepen the rift. Amidst the turmoil, Moana takes a job at her old high school, hoping to find some peace and safety. Enter Bowie Colson, a 38-year-old former Navy SEAL with a love for cowboy boots, hats, and country music. Bowie, deeply rooted in family values, brings a steady presence to Moana's chaotic life. With a family history steeped in Navy tradition, Bowie understands duty and loyalty. As Moana confronts her past and the dangers of her present, Bowie becomes an unexpected ally. Together, they navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives, discovering that healing and love can bloom even in the most tumultuous times.
Author
Jen Talty is the USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal Romance. In the fall of 2020, her short story was selected and featured in a 1001 Dark Nights Anthology. She is currently contracted to write in the With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby with Lady Boss Press, as well as Susan Stoker’s Special Forces: Operation Alpha and Elle James’s Brotherhood Protectors. Regardless of the genre, her goal is to take you on a ride that will leave you floating under the sun with warmth in your heart. She writes stories about broken heroes and heroines who aren’t necessarily looking for romance, but in the end, they find the kind of love books are written about :). She first started writing while carting her kids to one hockey rink after the other, averaging 170 games per year between 3 kids in 2 countries and 5 states. Her first book, IN TWO WEEKS was originally published in 2007. In 2010 she helped form a publishing company (Cool Gus Publishing) with NY Times Bestselling Author Bob Mayer where she ran the technical side of the business through 2016. Jen is currently enjoying the next phase of her life…the empty nester! She and her husband reside in Jupiter, Florida. Grab a glass of vino, kick back, relax, and let the romance roll in…
