Ava When it came to men, all I knew was narcissistic adolescence and lack of respect. Until him. He was so much more worldly than men my age, and the fact that he was interested in me seemed too good to be true. He had a quiet confidence. One gained through experience that radiated maturity, grace, and dignity. He valued me like I was the last women on earth and treated me with the respect afforded a princess. A real princess. Like the ones he protected while stationed at embassies oversees as a Marine Security Guard. Jack I was almost twenty years older than she was. She was sweet, innocent, and pure and ready to take on the world. I was ready to be there by her side. Guiding her away from the mistakes I had made. Supporting her both emotionally and financially. And encouraging her in every way I knew how. But her friends and family weren’t ready to support her decision to be with me. And neither was someone from her past. Someone who was back to wreak havoc on her life. I’m going to do whatever it takes to prove to her, and to everyone, that I was the only man for her. And to prove to her friends and family that there was no other man on this earth that could protect her, cherish her, and sweep her off her feet like I can. *Veteran is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.