Reb: Force Recon Series Book Two

by Holleigh Rae

Two years ago, after a night of blurred heat and confusion at a frat house, elite Force Recon Marine Joshua “Josh/Reb” Jones woke up next to a stranger and fled before she awoke. He ran from the memory, convinced he was doing the right thing. He believed silence was his only path to redemption.
Now, Josh is back, and he’s forced to face Elizabeth “Liz” Shots. Liz remembers fragments of that night—fragments that haunt her—but the man she spent it with is a painful, crucial blank.
Liz has spent years guarding a secret that has defined her life since that event, praying for strength and healing. When Josh returns, the undeniable connection threatens to expose everything she’s kept hidden. He might survive any combat mission, but can he survive confronting the woman he abandoned when the terrifying truth of what happened while she was unconscious finally surfaces?
Perfect for fans of Christian Suspense, military heroes finding their path, and powerful second-chance love built on trust and faith. REB delivers suspense, heart, and a love worth fighting for.
Primary Christian Suspense, Military Romance
Christian Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Second Chance Romance
Secret Baby (Implied), Military Hero, Second Chance, Amnesia/Memory Loss, Protective Alpha, Shared Trauma

154 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 27, 2025

About the author

Holleigh Rae is a Southern small-town romance author based in Mississippi, known for stories rich in heart, strength, and the unmistakable warmth of country living. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she finds endless inspiration in her rural upbringing and the tight-knit communities that helped shape who she is today.

Her passion for storytelling took root in middle school, when she began crafting characters and building imaginary worlds that would later evolve into full-length novels. Before stepping into the role of full-time caregiver for a disabled family member, Holleigh dedicated 13 years to teaching mathematics in Southern Mississippi. During that time, she nurtured not only her students’ understanding of numbers but also their love of reading, often sharing books from her personal collection.

Now, she pours her lifelong love of literature into romance novels that honor love, family bonds, resilience, and the simple beauty of small-town life. Her heartfelt stories with a distinct Southern spirit are available on Kindle for readers who crave emotionally rich, character-driven romance.

Reviews

[Lisa Guerrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling Military Romance...

This book delivered everything I didn't know I needed. It was raw and took me on an optional journey of guilt, redemption and second chances that were wrapped in an unforgettable connection between two broken soul's. Reb isn't a perfect hero who is flawed and Liz is the perfect balance that made their chemistry so genuine and realistic. This intense heartfelt read will have you feel the passion and romance that is so deep. Dive into this read, you will not regret it.

Merged review:

Compelling Military Romance...

This book delivered everything I didn't know I needed. It was raw and took me on an optional journey of guilt, redemption and second chances that were wrapped in an unforgettable connection between two broken soul's. Reb isn't a perfect hero he is flawed and Liz is the perfect balance that made their chemistry so genuine and realistic. This intense heartfelt read will have you feel the passion and romance that is so deep. Dive into this read, you will not regret it.

[Jordan Fiest · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reb is book two of the Force Recon Series.

Josh and Liz have a special night together, but come morning Josh runs from her. However, Liz doesn't really remember much about that night. Now a few years later they reconnect and the chemsitry is still there. However, there is something Liz is hiding and this could cause Josh and Liz some problems. But Josh is written in such a perfect way, that we know no matter what, he is going to stand behind Liz and be there for her through everything she needs.

[Charlene Alana Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 2 on the series and it's just as good as the first book. Once again I couldn't stop reading it once I picked it up. Josh and Liz definitely had a story to tell and I loved every minute of it. Such an emotional journey, that has twists, secrets, second chances and much more. Will they get a happily ever after? Grab the book and find out! Highly recommend.

[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 and the goodness continues. Josh and Liz were great together and I just loved their story. There was history between them but there was also some secrets and their journey was emotional but they both made sure that their second chance would not go to waste. I am enjoying this series very much and all the characters are so great and endearing. My favourite in the series to date.

[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christian Standalone Romance Interconnected Series

Can be a standalone but some of the characters overlap. Reading in order recommended
Second chance
Wedding bells
Babies
Betrayal
Reconciliation