It was only supposed to be a fling... Emma After 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? Vince After 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.