Not yet willing to admit that my relationship is on the brink of doom, I keep my head firmly planted in wedding planning hell. Matt, my fiancé, is just distracted. He’s busy at work. And if I could just pick my bridal colors, I’m sure everything will get back on track. I don’t know why he is acting so distant and erratic. And why did he invite his big, intimidating, hard-to-read, Navy SEAL friend, Jackson, to live with us? What is the secret they’re keeping from me? I’m valiantly hanging onto my fairytale future, and single-handedly trying to get Matt and myself down the aisle. But things are getting complicated. Jackson makes me aware of things. Things I’m not yet willing to admit. Like the fact that I’m lonely and hurt, and afraid that Matt isn’t the man I want to marry. I’m the good girl. I’m the one you bring home to your mom. I’m the virgin saving myself. And no matter what, I’m going to get my happy ending.

After I dropped my bombshell secret in front of a full church, Both Jackson and Matt left me standing at the altar. No one saw any of this coming. Especially not me. I’m about to become a single mom. And my future is no longer just about me, or what I want. I need to put my unborn baby’s needs first. Matt professes to love me. He is the safe, proper choice, offering us a future filled with sunny holidays, stability and a safe commitment. Everything Jackson offers me, comes from a place of duty, not love. Why won’t this man let me get close to his heart? Can I face a future that promises nothing but uncertainty and heartache? I’m not always good, and perhaps, your mom wouldn’t approve. But I’m going to find a life that’s right for my baby, And no matter what, I’m going to make sure my child gets a happy ending. Even if it feels like that choice will break my heart.

My name is Beth Stirling, and I’m an anti-socialite. While the rest of the world, is trying to get into my parent’s inner circle. I’ve spent my life trying to escape it. But life outside of that privileged bubble is a struggle. My relationship ended after my boyfriend cheated on me. I was fired by my boss because she was the other woman. I moved from his penthouse to a horrible one-bedroom. And now I’m being coerced into helping my dad’s political campaign. Porter, a Navy SEAL, came into town to get his ex-girlfriend back. In an unfortunate turn of events, while he bailed me out of jail, I forced him to be play the part of my fake boyfriend. But I might have been pushing it, when I announced him as my fake fiancé to the entire world. As my lies intertwine us—the mess I’m making is getting bigger. It’s getting harder and harder, to tell what is real and what is fake. But when things take a dangerous turn, There is only one person I want to turn to for protection. Whatever you do, don’t fall in love.

It’s not easy being the Donut Princess. Parties around the world. Unlimited budget. Living in a luxury hotel. Full-time security. Which was how I found myself being guarded by a Navy SEAL I hated. Aaron was bossy, as unrelenting an asshole as he was stupidly attractive. Nope. Not going there. Socialites don’t fall for the help. ... But those socialites haven’t seen a shirtless Aaron Walker. My name is Femi Payne, and I want my bodyguard. No one says no to the Donut Princess. Until him.