A woman struggles to succeed in her new life. A man begins to face his greatest tragedy. Can their love withstand the strongest of storms? Half Moon Bay Resort owner Hope Collins is settling into her new life in St. Croix when disaster strikes. Dive guide and former Navy SEAL Alex Monroe must act when the woman he loves and the resort they are both part of become imperiled. As a new couple, both must make a stand. Hope finds her hard-won success tested, then must face an unthinkable betrayal. Alex is coming to grips with his darkest memories when his life is upended and he realizes some battles cannot be fought alone. Together, they must fight to save what they’ve worked so hard to accomplish. Will Hope and Alex be able to face their pasts and triumph over the ultimate danger? Defending Hope is the second installment in the engrossing Half Moon Bay series of sensual contemporary romances which feature mature, compelling characters and an irresistible setting!