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HERO Force #8
Defended by the SEAL: A Forced Proximity Military Romance with a Surprise Baby
Love is the least of their worries when danger strikes on a storm-ravaged island...
Former Navy SEAL Leo "Cowboy" Wilson is ready to make Charlotte O'Malley his wife, but she’s not looking for his version of happily ever after. Determined to end their relationship, Charlotte heads to Maine to investigate her grandmother’s sudden marriage to a suspicious man—and Cowboy insists on coming along.
When a Nor’easter traps them on a remote island with a haunted lighthouse, an injured woman, and a man hiding deadly secrets, survival becomes their only priority. But as tensions rise, Charlotte discovers she’s pregnant—and the stakes are higher than either of them ever imagined.
stranded, surprise pregnancy, second chances, best friend’s little sister
Former Navy SEAL Leo "Cowboy" Wilson is ready to make Charlotte O'Malley his wife, but she’s not looking for his version of happily ever after. Determined to end their relationship, Charlotte heads to Maine to investigate her grandmother’s sudden marriage to a suspicious man—and Cowboy insists on coming along.
When a Nor’easter traps them on a remote island with a haunted lighthouse, an injured woman, and a man hiding deadly secrets, survival becomes their only priority. But as tensions rise, Charlotte discovers she’s pregnant—and the stakes are higher than either of them ever imagined.
stranded, surprise pregnancy, second chances, best friend’s little sister
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2024
About the author
Amy Gamet
188 books280 followersAmy Gamet is the USA Today bestselling author of romantic suspense and contemporary romance. She's best known for her HERO Force series, where military romance meets thrilling action and intrigue.
HERO Force
Book 1: Stranded with the SEAL
Book 2: Sheltered by the SEAL
Book 3: Harbored by the SEAL
Book 4: Married to the SEAL
Book 5: Justice for the SEAL
Book 6: Targeted by the SEAL
Book 7: Kidnapped by the SEAL
Book 8: Forever with the SEAL
Book 9: Defended by the SEAL
HERO Force: Shattered SEALs
Book 1: Protecting his Witness
Book 2: Resisting his Target
Book 3: Holding his Hostage
Book 4: Engaging his Enemy
Book 5: Fighting his Fate
Book 6: Reclaiming his Honor
Love and Danger - Books should be read in order.
Book 1: Meant for Her
Book 2: The One Who Got Away
Book 3: Artful Deception
Book 4: Meghan's Wish
Love on the Lake - Books should be read in order.
Book 1: Treasure on Moon Lake
Book 2: Fortune on Moon Lake
Book 3: Return to Moon Lake
HERO Force
Book 1: Stranded with the SEAL
Book 2: Sheltered by the SEAL
Book 3: Harbored by the SEAL
Book 4: Married to the SEAL
Book 5: Justice for the SEAL
Book 6: Targeted by the SEAL
Book 7: Kidnapped by the SEAL
Book 8: Forever with the SEAL
Book 9: Defended by the SEAL
HERO Force: Shattered SEALs
Book 1: Protecting his Witness
Book 2: Resisting his Target
Book 3: Holding his Hostage
Book 4: Engaging his Enemy
Book 5: Fighting his Fate
Book 6: Reclaiming his Honor
Love and Danger - Books should be read in order.
Book 1: Meant for Her
Book 2: The One Who Got Away
Book 3: Artful Deception
Book 4: Meghan's Wish
Love on the Lake - Books should be read in order.
Book 1: Treasure on Moon Lake
Book 2: Fortune on Moon Lake
Book 3: Return to Moon Lake
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December 16, 2021Can someone tell me where to get this book please. Thank you!
February 24, 2025
Leo ‘Cowboy’ Wilson was anxious to marry his live-in girlfriend of two years, Charlotte O’Malley, but a bad marriage made her leery of trying again. Just as she’d eased them into a ‘break’, Charlotte’s mom frantically asked her to check on her grandmother Loretta to make sure her new fiancé isn’t a gold digger. Leo talked his way into accompanying Charlotte though the bad weather around the islands near Maine. Charlotte despises Tom on sight, Cowboy wonders if Charlotte’s issues are about Tom or her aversion to marriage.
As the storm ratchets up, Cowboy considers his suspicions about the situation, a few other oddities and Charlotte’s feelings and answers from the team with prickles dancing on his spine. Nature roars and Cowboy sends what could be the last communication to his team asking for help! With Charlotte and her grandmother needing him, Cowboy has to put that aside and find out what’s going bump at the lighthouse at the end of the property. He learns bump could have international repercussions.
Rating: 4.5stars
As the storm ratchets up, Cowboy considers his suspicions about the situation, a few other oddities and Charlotte’s feelings and answers from the team with prickles dancing on his spine. Nature roars and Cowboy sends what could be the last communication to his team asking for help! With Charlotte and her grandmother needing him, Cowboy has to put that aside and find out what’s going bump at the lighthouse at the end of the property. He learns bump could have international repercussions.
Rating: 4.5stars
March 12, 2026
Defended by the Seal
I usually like this author and her books. The story was good, however I didn't care for Charlot. f she needed to " be her own person" she needed to cut Cowboy out of her life . Cowboy should have realized that she was selfish and should have moved on regardless of loving her. He put up with her attitude and was a door mat. There were things about Cowboy that could have been improved. He shouldn't have told her " not to be stupid" . All in all the basic story was good but the characters didn't quite come across as being likeable, in my opinion. We will see if this gets to be included in the reviews. II highly doubt it.
I usually like this author and her books. The story was good, however I didn't care for Charlot. f she needed to " be her own person" she needed to cut Cowboy out of her life . Cowboy should have realized that she was selfish and should have moved on regardless of loving her. He put up with her attitude and was a door mat. There were things about Cowboy that could have been improved. He shouldn't have told her " not to be stupid" . All in all the basic story was good but the characters didn't quite come across as being likeable, in my opinion. We will see if this gets to be included in the reviews. II highly doubt it.
November 22, 2022
Wow! Wonderful characters with a really good storyline, in fact I loved this one so much I went and got 2 box sets by this new to me author and I can't wait to start them.
February 9, 2025
Romance
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
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April 14, 2026In boxed set - "HERO Force: The Complete Series: Books 1 - 10"
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