Vincent

Diver Downeast #5

by L.J. Vickery

Vincent Sothard loves a good dare. So despite a few demons that haunt him from his time as a Navy SEAL, when his brothers challenge him to dress like a clown and entertain kids at the local hospital, he’s all in. How can he possibly know that he’s about to meet not one, but two females there who will change his life forever.

Lace Heiger works for NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Her assignment? Accompany fishing boats to make sure they follow the rules, ensuring continued fishing sustainability. Not a piece of cake, but highly fulfilling. In her personal life, however, she’s struggling. Having been recently blindsided with a devastating medical diagnosis, it’s imperative to her that she continue with her job, and not let the bad news derail her. Life has thrown her so many curve-balls to date, what more can possibly happen?

368 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2026

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last of the Sothard brothers, Vincent, finds love and gets his HEA in this last book of the Downeast Diver series. It's a heartwarming tale full of caring, compassion, family loyalties and love with just enough suspense and danger to make things even more interesting. Vincent recently separated fron the Navy SEALs and is somewhat at loose ends trying to decide what to do with the rest of his life. The antics with his brothers pick right up with them after he gets home as they dare him to dress as a clown and go out in public. He's a jokester and family wit ho's never backed down from a challenge. Deciding to visit the children's cancer ward at the local hospital becomes the best decision he's ever made in his life. He falls for not one but two females who will chart his future course. A precocious six year old Inez and a brown eyed beauty named Solace AKA Lace. Discovering they're both cancer patients strikes a chord within him and he makes it his mission to be there every step of the way with them both especially after he finds out about Inez's life circumstances. He falls for Lace as she becomes his partner and soon to be co-foster parent as they navigate the foster care system red tape. She's fearful at first but recognizes his sincerity, truthfulness and dedicated spirit that allows her to trust him fully with her heart. With the intrigue, drama and danger mixed that will keep you guessing it's an entertaining read and all's well in the end.

[Kathy Tozzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mighty Seal Has Fallen!

Time for another Sothard brother to find his very own happily ever after.
Vincent and his brothers have always had fun teasing and daring each other. This time it is his turn to take on the latest dare.
While dressing up as a clown for a children's cancer ward he runs into a beautiful woman, one he can't keep his eyes and mind off of.
Not only is Lace on his mind but one little girl in the ward has stolen his heart.
This is by far my favorite story (yes I say that a lot but this time Vincent has stolen my heart as well).

[Ela La1978 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vincent is awesome. He is the guy you want in your Corner. Carrying , thoughtful, loving, exceptional and a hot badass. His girls go through so much he is the gut they didn’t see coming.
So hot!

[Tom Prejsner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance

I want more of these people. Please keep writing more of these wonderful novels. Thank you for writing these books.