Her Irresistible Guardian

by M.D. Dalrymple

Four years.
It's been four years since Olivia ghosted Dax as he departed for Marine Boot Camp.
Now a Lance Corporal, easy-going Dax "D" Cameron is shocked when the woman who left him with a shattered heart is standing before him.

The mix of fury and desire that bubble inside him rocks him to his core. Yet he's stationed stateside for the meantime, and if Olivia can explain herself well enough, it might help him finally get over her.

Which would be good, because his new training can't allow for any distractions. Let alone the buxom, golden, chestnut haired woman from his past. Any mess up or mistake can bring disaster for his entire squad.

When Olivia Hastings turns around to find Dax standing in front of her, she can't believe her eyes. It's the same Dax, only more muscular and his laid-back smile is wiped from his face. He seems larger somehow, and his presence after so long tears her words from her lips.

While she does owe him an explanation, he owes her one as well, because he bailed on her to join the Marines without even asking her what she thought about the idea or how it might affect their relationship. And now that she has a possessive ex dogging her heels, the last thing she needs is to have her emotions riled up by Dax's reappearance.

Because he's more irresistible now than he had been before he left.

Four years, however, wasn't enough time to extinguish the heat between them. And when they make their apologies, sparks fly even hotter than they had in the past.

But it turns out Olivia's ex is more than just an irritation -- he's dangerous. And when his jealously gets out of control, both Olivia and Dax are in his sights.

Can Dax and Olivia overcome their haunting past and her dangerous ex? Or will the challenges be too much for them to bear?
__________ If you crave heroic military men, passionate romance, and a lot of realistic Marine action, you'll love M.D. Dalrymple’s Marine Corps romance, Her Irresistable Guardian!

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202 pages, Paperback

Published June 30, 2023

About the author

This author also writes as Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple

Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple is a writer and a college writing professor. Graduating from University of California, Riverside with a Master's Degree in English and Literature, she has worked with students of all age levels - from elementary to graduate school - through her college teaching, tutoring, and charter school courses.

She started reading when she was 3 years old, writing when she was 4, and published her first poem at age 16. Her interest in logic and rhetoric began when she was 4 years old, and her mother bought her first logic puzzle book. She then read those puzzle books, Encyclopedia Brown books, and Two-Minute Mysteries regularly.

Michelle has always been an avid reader on all subjects, but has a special love for both horror and romance literature. Her two favorite authors are Stephen King and Diana Gabaldon.

She is currently working on other writing curricula texts and several novels of different genres.

Reviews

[Dyanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good second chance romance, and Olivia and Dax delivered! I really loved that both characters were able to be mature enough to realize communication, or lack there of, was a contributing factor to issues in their past, and made an effort not to have that happen again. The predatory ex is a bit of a cliche, but works well, and the way it was handled in book was awesome!
Overall really enjoyed this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written second chance romance with strong characters in Olivia and Dax. It's a military romance with suspense, danger and a ton of steamy passion. The author does a great job building the story and had me glued to the pages from start to finish. Loved and recommend reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[BusyM3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read. This is book two in this series. The story flows well, the characters are likeable and fit well together. A good read.

I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good military romance about Olivia and Dax. It is a second chance of sorts that is nicely developed. This is a good story with likable characters.

[Alicia Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Dax and Olivia's relationship. This was such a nice story!