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Trapped: A Small-Town Military Protector Romance
80 pages, Paperback
Published February 24, 2026
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Maite Maxwell
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March 17, 2026
Trapped by Maite Maxwell is a fast-paced, small-town romantic suspense that proves sometimes the safest place to hide… is the one place your heart isn’t prepared for.
Lexi’s life unravels in an instant. Framed for crimes she didn’t commit and with the police closing in, she’s forced to run—fast, messy, and with no real plan. Betrayed by someone she should’ve been able to trust, she has nowhere left to go… until she remembers a boat B&B and makes a desperate decision to disappear before anyone can catch her.
Enter David.
A Navy SEAL dealing with his own storm—career pressure, a looming investigation, and the emotional fallout of a recent divorce—David is looking for quiet, not complications. But when Lexi shows up out of nowhere, frantic and determined to leave shore immediately, something about her pulls him in before he can stop himself.
What starts as a simple escape quickly turns into something much deeper.
The forced proximity on the boat creates the perfect setting for tension to build—both the kind that comes from secrets and the kind that comes from undeniable attraction. Lexi is hiding something, and David knows it. But instead of pushing her away, he finds himself drawn closer, torn between his instinct to protect and the questions he can’t ignore.
What makes Trapped so engaging is that emotional push and pull. Lexi isn’t just running from the law—she’s running from fear, betrayal, and the possibility of trusting someone again. And David? He’s not just a protector—he’s a man trying to figure out where he stands when the woman he’s falling for might not be who she says she is.
The story blends romantic tension, suspense, and heartfelt connection in a way that keeps the pages turning. Add in the cozy small-town vibes, a touch of found family, and those quiet moments on the water (with pancakes and peaceful surroundings that almost make you forget the danger), and you’ve got a story that feels both intense and comforting at the same time.
Maite Maxwell delivers a quick, steamy read that’s perfect for fans of on-the-run heroines, protective military heroes, forced proximity, and instalove with a suspenseful edge.
Because sometimes the person you run to for safety…
Is the one who could change your life forever—if the truth doesn’t tear you apart first.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lexi’s life unravels in an instant. Framed for crimes she didn’t commit and with the police closing in, she’s forced to run—fast, messy, and with no real plan. Betrayed by someone she should’ve been able to trust, she has nowhere left to go… until she remembers a boat B&B and makes a desperate decision to disappear before anyone can catch her.
Enter David.
A Navy SEAL dealing with his own storm—career pressure, a looming investigation, and the emotional fallout of a recent divorce—David is looking for quiet, not complications. But when Lexi shows up out of nowhere, frantic and determined to leave shore immediately, something about her pulls him in before he can stop himself.
What starts as a simple escape quickly turns into something much deeper.
The forced proximity on the boat creates the perfect setting for tension to build—both the kind that comes from secrets and the kind that comes from undeniable attraction. Lexi is hiding something, and David knows it. But instead of pushing her away, he finds himself drawn closer, torn between his instinct to protect and the questions he can’t ignore.
What makes Trapped so engaging is that emotional push and pull. Lexi isn’t just running from the law—she’s running from fear, betrayal, and the possibility of trusting someone again. And David? He’s not just a protector—he’s a man trying to figure out where he stands when the woman he’s falling for might not be who she says she is.
The story blends romantic tension, suspense, and heartfelt connection in a way that keeps the pages turning. Add in the cozy small-town vibes, a touch of found family, and those quiet moments on the water (with pancakes and peaceful surroundings that almost make you forget the danger), and you’ve got a story that feels both intense and comforting at the same time.
Maite Maxwell delivers a quick, steamy read that’s perfect for fans of on-the-run heroines, protective military heroes, forced proximity, and instalove with a suspenseful edge.
Because sometimes the person you run to for safety…
Is the one who could change your life forever—if the truth doesn’t tear you apart first.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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