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Gunner "Devil" Murphy was an idiot. His actions as a teenager condemned him to a life of hell, and Devil spends that life trying to make up for his mistakes. As a Master Chief in the US Navy SEALs, he has plenty of opportunity to do just that.

After what seems like a lifetime has passed, he finds his chance to get out of purgatory when he has a surprise encounter with the woman he hurt so long ago. All he has to do is convince the angel to give him another chance. Her and the child that Devil thought he’d destroyed.

Rory is a liar... well by omission. She's been keeping a secret for a very long time. A secret that made her leave her home and everything she's ever known. Fighting her way through this world on her own is a tough battle still trying to protect her secret.

Her time of running ends when she meets her demon face to face. Now, the devil just has to convince an angel to give him another chance.

It seems Devil is finally free from his chains, but fate steps in and decides that he hasn’t suffered enough. Only this time, it looks like his family will pay the price.

293 pages, Hardcover

Published August 1, 2024

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Profile Image for Tina Loves To Read.
3,536 reviews1 follower
November 4, 2024
This is a Second Chance Romantic Suspense, and this is the second book in the Waterproof: Navy SEALs series. This is the romance of Devil and Rory which were high school sweet hearts. I loved that we got a back story of Devil, and I loved the back story. The suspense in this book was not the best, but the romance was so good. This book is mostly all about the second chance romance and the Devil's back story. I loved it.

I re-read this book November 2024 by listening to the audiobook of this book.
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9,308 reviews70 followers
November 15, 2020
Gunner and Rory are high school sweethearts but they went their separate ways after high school. Gunner goes into the Navy and makes a career and ends the cycle of the bad Murphys' that everyone knew them as back when he was younger. Rory went on to achieve her dreams but she did so with a secret she kept from Gunner. They meet up again years later and discover that nothing has changed in regard to their feelings for one another. Gunner also learns that while they were apart she had his son. As they start working to get to know each other someone starts targeting Gunner and his family. Will they find the threat? Can they have a future when they broke up like they did?

This is an amazing story that will have you on an emotional roller coaster ride. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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345 reviews3 followers
September 22, 2020
A second chance romance

Yes, this is a military romance, but this is less about saving the damsel in distress and more about an emotional reconnection. It does mean that this book has slightly less action and suspense than one would normally associate with the genre. There is still just enough to keep those of us that are action addicts going. The focus in this book is on the emotional growth and healing the main characters need to find.
Gunner and Rory make a great couple. The back story does take some space in the book - space I would have liked to spend with them in the present learning to navigate their new relationship. But through the back story I was emotionally invested in their HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
10.9k reviews125 followers
October 28, 2020
This is the 5th book I've read written by Jo Chambliss; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
6,559 reviews27 followers
October 28, 2020
I love all of Jo's Books hat I have read and this is her second series that I have read and I personally think that she is an author that gets better with every story that she writes She sure tugs on the emotions and you better have tissues handy as you read this story.

Gunner was used to the town judging him after all he came from a family where the men may have been handsome and the good women of the town may have lusted after them but they where also the town drunks. He and Rory where schoolyard sweethearts and he knew that he wasn't good enough for her so when she gave him the greatest gift that she could he got cold feet or maybe a feeling of guilt and decides the best thing he could do was leave her so she could go to university and have a future. This leads him into a downward spiral but luckily he had left town and gone to a friend whose father was military and he suggested that to get himself straight he should join the military which he did and became a seal What he didn't know was that he had also left Rory pregnant but luckily with the support of the people she was to board with she not only finished her degree but built a career while racing her son Colton. That career gives her a promotion that puts her back in the sites of Gunner and when he discovers he has a son he is filled with remorse and will do whatever he can to make life better for the two of them. Can they admit that they still love one another and finally get the future that they deserve You will have to read to see
3,727 reviews42 followers
October 22, 2020
This is book two in The Waterproof Series and it is Gunner and Rory's story and omg it blew me away. Rory and Gunner are so in love but Rory has just got a full scholarship to Keegan and Gunner is leaving town to make something of himself but on Rory's eighteenth birthday she wants to be Gunner's first and he be her first before they go there separate ways and they don't see each for a while but things don't always go as planned or as you expect them to. Years later and Rory has just been made President of The East Coast Operations in Virginia Beach and that means that she can now put down roots with her son Colton instead of constantly moving around. Gunner is a Navy Seal and lives in Virginia Beach, he has never stopped thinking about and loving Rory and he still can't get over what he did to her and there relationship. Rory and Gunner had a strong connection and chemistry but there lives were filled with twists and turns along with hurt, betrayal, pain, danger, hope, love, a second chance and emotional situations that had me in tears more than once while reading this amazing book. This is the first book that I have read by Jo Chambliss but definitely not the last as it was so well written and I couldn't put it down as I had to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next. I definitely recommend you read this book and you will not be disappointed as it is an amazing book.

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1,909 reviews27 followers
October 3, 2020
(4.5) Heart wrenching!! Grab 1, maybe more boxes of Kleenex. This is less an active military scenario, but very much relative to what happens during down time. They are not in the sand box 24/7. They have training, exercises etc. Most of Gunther aka Devil's story takes place during this downtime. The prologue made me say jerk right along with him, although he called himself worse. Even reacting emotionally I could understand where he was coming from, why he said what he did. Kudos to Rory for making a decision for herself and then making a life. When they meet by accident and Devils response I got choked up. I was incredibly moved with Devils openness and willingness to give Rory and Colton whatever they needed without forcing himself in their lives. After a training exercise things start happening relatively quickly. I loved the feels this book provided and have become enamored of this writers books. If you enjoy books that make you feel, if you like reading about our heroes and don't need made action every single page, this is the book for you. I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions and recommend this author.
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5,227 reviews22 followers
October 27, 2020
I like a second chance romance and this was great one. Gunner and Rory are high school sweethearts and after their one and only night together, she finds herself pregnant. Gunner, has plans to join the service, get out of town, and make a life for himself was shocked and demanded Rory terminate the pregnancy. When she goes to the clinic and sees and hears the heartbeat, she can't go through with it, but doesn't tell Gunner. She leaves town soon after and make s a life for herself and her son. Gunner regrets his impulsive reaction soon after, but thinking his child is gone, lives with regret and self condemnation. I really liked the way Jo Chambliss relates Gunner's anguish about his decision, its not a view we often see. Years later, after a series of events, Gunner finds out he has an 11 year old son and Rory is still the love of his life. Their story of mending relationships, building new relationships between Gunner and his son, Colton, and building their family was well developed, compelling, and well paced. I'm really anxious to read the next book in this series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,077 reviews
July 23, 2021
Well that wasn’t what I expected...it was so much better (and I had super high expectations.....)

Another fantastic read from the author, following on nicely from Shatterproof and Fish’s story, Devil had some work to do to turn my head but wow....

I found the first part of the book hard to read, not uninteresting at all, just from an emotional standpoint. But wow, what a set up and what an emotional journey to be taken on.
I loved how strong, independent and self sufficient Rory was and how forgiving she was of Devil, when she could have carried such hatred in her heart.
Colton was written so well, and the developing relationship with Gunner/Devil was handled so well.
I love how the author weaves the storylines so seamlessly together so things pop up later and it’s a surprise, like an ongoing element to the book that helps bring the ending all together with a bang.
I almost passed out in shock at the ball game scene but wow, again such emotion so well written which given these are hardcore baddass men, is done so well.

Another one to read again and again for me
474 reviews
September 29, 2022
This is it!

Well I'm here to tell you if you enjoy reading that keeps you awake flipping the pages because you can't wait to read what comes next, you've found it with this story. I was shocked when I first got started with the beginning! It's heartbreaking at times and it's also filled with hope, love and all of the fast paced action that we love to read about. The Devil in this story turns into a real life hero with his job and his lifestyle. He's a good man that's made mistakes in his life that he just doesn't know how to fix. When he finally makes the decision to stop feeling so guilty his life changes again.
Now we have Rory, who was devastated at a time in her life when she should have been celebrating.
I could go on but I'm telling you, you'll be missing one of the best opportunities to read a story that brings out all of your emotions so be ready as this Author really gives you what you love to read!
157 reviews2 followers
October 4, 2020
Okay, so this book is not so much about the military, but rather how Gunner stopped using the miltary to punish himself.

When Rory was 18, at the end of their high school careers, Gunner ended their relationship without giving Rory an option. Not long afterwards Gunner started to hate himself and was on a downward spiral, like his father, into a bottle. Luckily for him someone intervened and Gunner ended up a Navy Seal. But this did not stop him from hating himself. Rory went on to fulfill her dream of helping families grow their own food.

Then, by chance, Gunner and Rory met up again. Spoiler - this is a tear-jerker.

I am sooo glad that a year ago I decided to read my Jo Chambliss book, never fails to deliver.

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154 reviews
October 27, 2020
Gunner and Rory’s relationship ended badly when Gunner made a rash decision in the heat of the moment. Rory being the soft caring woman that she is didn’t do as she was told and left her hometown to start a new life away from the memories and judgement of friends and family.
Years later an robbery brings Gunner and Rory back into each other’s lives and Gunner makes a discovery that gives him hope that he might be able to redeem himself for his mistake.

This is a very good romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the second book in this series. Looking forward to the next one.

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3,753 reviews31 followers
November 1, 2020
This book is full of plenty of highs, lows and surprises that has you turning the page to see where things will go for Gunner and Rory now that their lives have once again come together, you feel the apprehension, joy, doubt, hope and love as Gunner and Rory navigate this new normal. I loved how I struggled to blame either of them for what had happened as I totally believe as gut wrenching as it is those year apart and struggles were need in order for them to grow and appreciate life and chances soo much more. I am just loving this series and can not wait for the next book!!

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741 reviews2 followers
November 19, 2020
I received a free copy of this book.This is my honest and voluntary review
This is book two in the Waterproof: Navy SEALS series and it is amazing. Great second chance at love story. Gunner and Rory were high school sweethearts. When they broke up (won't go into details. Read to find out.) they were both shattered. As the years passed they both felt guilty. Years pass and when they meet up again the chemistry is downright explosive. I am loving this series and am looking forward to Bandaid's story next. A must read

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27 reviews2 followers
June 13, 2021
I found a unicorn

The book was actioned packed and exciting I enjoyed the story Toward the end of the book I found something only readers over60 would get . n the late 70' s there was a show called Emergency it was my favorite so when she named the paramedic with the main character s of the show who were paramedics I could not stop laughing though most readers will not make the connection. Ps I really like the series and putting off reading new book two of my favorite authors wrote
804 reviews4 followers
September 9, 2021
excellent

Another superb book from Jo Chambliss. Devil and Rory’s backstory is heartbreaking. They were a couple in high school but split up when Rory became pregnant. Devil has always felt really guilty about his reaction and how he treated Rory. They meet again years later accidentally and Devil discovers he has a son, Colton. The developing relationship between all three of them plus Devil’s team is beautifully written. However life doesn’t always run smoothly and thus we get a very exciting story.
Really enjoyed this book.
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1,395 reviews3 followers
November 16, 2021
Flameproof by Jo Chambliss

This is the second book in the author's Waterproof series and is Gunner "Devil" Murphy and Rory Briggs story of second chances, bravery and determination for both of them to succeed in their chosen careers.

Gunner Murphy's family is well known around Athena, Oregon for climbing trees and getting drunk but he's not going to be like that and have plans after graduation to move to South Carolina and Rory has a scholarship to go to Oregon State for horticulture. But just once together and their lives will change forever for both of them. Gunner will stop his downward spiral into a bottle and become a Navy SEAL and Rory will keep a secret from him but they'll meet again 10 years later when a gunman tries to hold up a Sporting Goods store. Devil will be fighting for his life when attacks start to happen and his whole SEAL team will help protect the ones he loves.

This book series has become a favorite of mine and I've just about caught up with the entire team and can't wait for the next book.
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1,618 reviews7 followers
December 20, 2021
Wonderful, Well written second chance romance

Oh my flaming circus monkeys, this was an awesome book. I'm so happy I stumbled on these books. If Gunner and Rory's story doesn't make you tear up you're got a heart of stone. This is the second book and while I will say you can enjoy it as a standalone, honestly go back and read book one its worth it. Fate brings these two back together but things don't go smoothly for the couple. I love how the author shows that this SEAL team is a family and the paintball incident had me rolling. Off to enjoyed book three.
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4,385 reviews5 followers
September 26, 2020
This series just gets better and better. There's broken hearts, broken promises and things said in the heat of the moment. Gunner and Rory were young, 18, and just out of school. After their split, 11 years later, he's a Navy Seal and she's ahead of a big business with a company with helping families with gardens. But she's been keeping a big secret and it blows Gunner away. There is plenty of danger, heat, surprises and HEA. Can't wait for Bandaid's book, sounds really good.
2,797 reviews4 followers
October 28, 2020
This is the story of Rory and Gunner. These high school sweethearts spent one night together that left Rory pregnant. Gunner has plans to join the service so isn’t ready to be tied down. Now years later Gunner comes face to face with Rory and discovers he has an eleven year old son. I enjoyed this second chance romance as Gunner repairs their relationship and makes a new on with his son Colton. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,101 reviews16 followers
November 24, 2020
This is the 2nd book in the Waterproof:: Navy SEALS series and it is awesome. IN this one we have a second chance at love.
This is Gunner and Rory's story. They were high school sweethearts, when they broke up they were both shattered.
Years pass before they meet each other again, the attraction and the chemistry is still there! Will they get their second chance???

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,347 reviews5 followers
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April 22, 2021
This is Rory and Gunner's love story she's loved him for what seems forever they both saved their virginity and gave it to each other their supposed to be at graduation instead she's telling him she's pregnant his first instinct is to take her to an abortion clinic.

I would recommend this book and series for mature readers (sexual content) that enjoy stories that are funny, steamy, suspenseful, violent, and romantic.
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4,534 reviews
January 28, 2024


Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
Hero rating: 4/5 - Gunner
Heroine rating: 4/5 - Rory
Drama: 4/5
Trope(s): military; suspense
Thoughts: Great read, will add to review later.
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4,066 reviews35 followers
October 27, 2020
Flameproof is the second book in the Waterproof series and is an emotional military romance. I loved this story. The characters are well depicted and realistic. The storyline is well written and engaging, with heartbreak, remorse, danger. suspense, family, and a second chance for romance. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
3,353 reviews19 followers
October 28, 2020
This story will pull you in from the beginning and keep you turning the pages. You find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens. So well written you have a hard time putting it down. The characters are amazing and well developed. Highly recommend.

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19.3k reviews8 followers
November 5, 2020
The second book in the Waterproof series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Gunner "Devil" Murphy, Rory Brooke Briggs, and their son Colton there is suspense, drama, danger, a villain, and a second chance. I enjoyed reading this story and want to read the next one. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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456 reviews10 followers
June 3, 2021
A second chance romance for Gunner and Rory who are high school sweethearts but things don’t work out (no spoilers from me) and they go their separate ways.
Gunner joins the forces and is successful in his career. They’ve training, exercises and action etc. But most of Gunther aka Devil's story takes place during downtime. When they meet by accident you can see the attraction is still there. As their journey starts and they relearn about each other someone begins to target Gunner and his family.....
This is a fabulous book and you’ll want to keep turning the pages to find out what the issues are but also if their relationship will survive?
434 reviews1 follower
August 1, 2022
Emotional and Beautiful

Flameproof is Gunner and Rory's story. I am normally not a big fan of second chance stories, but this just pulled my heartstrings, it was impossible to not fall in love with Colton, Grace & Brandon and the rest of the Seal family. The drama, action, twist and turns made it another page turner.
421 reviews3 followers
February 4, 2021
Great Military Romance

This is another great story in the series. This story is about Devil reconnecting with his first and only love.I look forward to more stories from this author.
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