Stealing It

Bronze Bay SEALs #3

by Rachel Robinson

We train for war and fight to win. 

 Mental toughness is a steadfast requirement to become a SEAL. Like his teammates, Aidan Mixx is ferocious in this quality. No one knows he uses one night stands, dating app hook-ups, and a swaggering, lewd, persona to cover his haunting weakness. Orders to the Bronze Bay, Florida, SEAL base is a change of scenery and pace. Slowing down just enough to realize not only is sleeping around in a small town more difficult when everyone knows each other, but he might be ready to settle down with one woman.

 If she’s up for the challenge. 

 Magnolia Sager lost the only man she has ever loved to his barely-legal secretary. To make matters worse, their teenaged daughter was the one to catch her father in the affair. Mentally battered and bruised, they flee to Bronze Bay for a fresh start. The antique store keeps Magnolia busy, and the very last thing on her mind is love. She is hesitant when her best friend suggests healing old wounds and moving on by using an app to date casually. Meeting a man who makes her weak in the knees is surprising. Wanting to continue dating him is shocking.

 Falling for him is insanity. Loving him, impossible.

 What would you sacrifice for something you wanted? Something that was dear to you? A little? Just enough? Or everything? Would you burn it all down to the ground and steal that which you covet most?

We train for betrayal and fight for forever. 

Bronze Bay SEAL Standalone Series Order

Book 1) Keeping It: A Navy SEAL and Virgin Novel
Book 2) Tossing It: A Navy SEAL and Secret Baby Novel
Book 3: Stealing It: A Navy SEAL and Single Mom Novel

Genres: Military Fiction, Romance, Contemporary

Unknown Binding

First published November 28, 2018

About the author

Rachel grew up in a small, quiet town full of loud talkers. Her words were always only loud on paper. She has been writing stories and creating characters for as long as she can remember. After living on the west coast for many years she now resides in Colorado with her husband, two children, her hairless cat, and her dog, Polly.

Reviews

[Rachel Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stealing It: A Navy SEAL and Single Mom Romance is LIVE!!!!!!

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[Brooke ✌︎㋡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the BEST novella to binge read in one day! Magnolia and Aiden are our main characters in this 3rd book of the Bronze Bay Seal series which is FULL of steamy romances and hunky SEALs all willing to put everything on the line for the one they call "MINE".

Magnolia's many years marriage is abruptly ended and she throws herself back into the dating world. Here she comes upon Aiden, hunky SEAL who admits he's using the dating app just to take the edge off. All with willing partners who all know what the deal is. No commitments, just sex. What Aidan didn't foresee was him falling in love with this particular divorcee and single mom, Magnolia. They start out fake dating so that she can attempt to repair his reputation around the small town of Bronze Bay, but he cannot get enough of her.

The beginning of the book had my flabbers ghasted so I HAD to keep reading to see what all THAT was about! And this book will ghast your flabbers MULTIPLE times, I tell you what! Good gawd I about had a heart attack towards the end! But that's what we all love, folks, isn't it!

TROPES YOU WILL ENJOY:
🎖 Military Romance
🏡 Small-Town Romance
👩‍👧 Single Mom Heroine
❤️‍🔥 Slow-Burn Chemistry
🤳🏻 Dating App Meet Cute
🔁 Starting Over

Parts I found funny or liked:
"My cock reports to steel-hard status." - Aidan
"You are my best part, Magnolia."
When Aidan tries to pretend to just be the repairman and Kendall doesn't believe a lick of it for one second 😂.
"If I'm a game changer, that makes you the game, right? I never want to stop playing you." -Aidan
The dedication and author's note.

I am so thankful to Hambright PR and Rachel Robinson to have been gifted the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

[Sim-fully Ever After · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75🌟, 2🌶️

I went in expecting something light, but it had more depth than I thought.

Magnolia is rebuilding her life after a brutal divorce, focused on her daughter and protecting her peace, when she collides with Aidan, the charming SEAL who swears he only does casual. What starts as a dating app connection and a bit of fake dating quickly turns into something neither of them planned, and watching that shift unfold kept me hooked.

There’s real emotional weight here. Magnolia’s hurt feels raw and believable, and I loved how cautious and grounded she is. Aidan’s backstory adds depth to his player persona, and seeing his walls start to crack was satisfying, even if his full transformation didn’t completely convince me at times. The chemistry is strong, the tension builds nicely, and there are a few twists that genuinely had me staring at the page in shock.

Overall, this was an engaging small-town military romance with heart, heat, and some solid emotional punches. It didn’t land perfectly in every moment for me, but I still felt invested in their journey and closed the book glad I read it.

In the end, I was glad I took the ride with them.

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Grateful to Rachel Robinson & Hambright PR for the copy. All views expressed are solely my own. ✨

[TLBC · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY REVIEW (ARC Provided)
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Five Stars!


This book is Rachel Robinson at her best!! I loved it so much and flew through the damn thing. The epilogue starts off dropping a colossal bomb and keeps you on edge the entire book.


If you've read Crazy Good, it’s like what she did to us in that book. I don't even know where to start.


Aidan and Magnolia have become one of my favorite couples Rachel has written. They had undeniable chemistry from the get-go, and you were rooting for them to make it work.


Aidan being a notorious manwhore and Magnolia being a divorced single mom that never dates are an unlikely pair. The two meet for the first time after messaging with each other on a "dating" or hookup app. Aidan figures out pretty quickly he Magnolia isn't the type of girl he is looking for not one-night-stand material, but that's all he wants until...


"Bad boys don't reform. There isn't some lesson we learn that turns the tides. What happens, and I'm pretty sure it's true for most of us is, we casually stumble into the woman made for only us."


Both Aidan and Magnolia have loads of baggage. Aidan had a horrible upbringing, and Magnolia doesn't trust men at all.


"I'm a person worthy of being loved. I am a hero but not the obvious reasons. You know why? Because I survived you."


I loved everything about this book, their initial meeting, their first night, their farce relationship and their real relationship. They both brought out the best in each other. Aidan understood that as a mother her child would always come first and that's where it gets sticky because no matter what, Magnolia will ALWAYS put her daughter before anyone and especially after what her daughter has been through.


"This is what happens when men do bad things. Good Men swoop in and steal the things they used to care about."


Let me tell you towards the end of the book my stomach sank and I thought, "no Rachel you are not doing this, this is not what's supposed to happen."


I won't ruin anything for you because spoilers suck, but please pick this book up, you will not be disappointed. It has all the feels; laughter, angst, love, and tears.

BRAVO!!

[Booked & Busy Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stealing It is another great Bronze Bay SEALS book! Aidan and Magnolia’s story had me hooked from the prologue on! Their chemistry was absolutely amazing and I like that they each brought a different type of hurt along for the ride, childhood drama and a failed marriage. While these two seemed a like two total opposites, their relationship grew into something so much more as Aidan and Magnolia were perfect for each other. Toss in a teenager daughter, Kendall, for some drama which totally caught me off guard and an ending that had me in tears, I enjoyed every moment of this book!

[Diane (Books and Tequila Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

SWOON!! I LOVE this book!!! I was immediately pulled right into the story with a bang. Stealing It is a story that hooked me right in. It strung me along with a swoony, romantic story until I was comfortable and then hit me with so much emotion!

My full Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
-5 Stars!-

[J.E. Benoit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed on behalf of The Book Boyfriend Addict. A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Bad boys don’t reform. There isn’t some lesson we learn that turns the tides. What happens, and I’m pretty sure it’s true for most of us is, we casually stumble into the woman made for only us.

Magnolia Sager relocated to Bronze Bay, FL for a fresh start after her teenage daughter caught her husband cheating on her with a much younger woman. She didn’t go expecting to find love and most especially not from any of the Navy SEALs that are stationed in Bronze Bay but when her friend convinces her to try a casual dating app and she’s paired up with Aidan Mixx she begins to learn that maybe the SEAL reputation doesn’t apply universally. Aidan’s no stranger to casual dating and one night stands, it’s how he’s lived his life up until moving to Bronze Bay where he realizes that casual dating in a small town isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When he’s matched with Magnolia on his dating app, he starts wondering if maybe he’s ready to actually settle down with one woman. A tiger can’t change its stripes, though, and when Magnolia witnesses something shocking, she wonders if the same holds true for a Navy SEAL.

I enjoyed this return to Bronze Bay! This time we have a single mom paired up with a Navy SEAL and as an added twist, Magnolia is a single mother of a teenage daughter rather than a young child which introduced some interesting dynamics that you don’t often see. The prologue kicks off the book with a jaw-dropping moment that’ll leave you wondering for quite a while! I enjoyed how there were a lot of unexpected moments throughout this book, including a really big one toward the end. It definitely will keep you flipping the pages to see what’s going to happen next. I thought that Aidan and Magnolia were very sweet together. I wouldn’t have expected Aidan to have been so sweet and romantic but I guess it just takes the right woman to bring that out in a guy like that! Magnolia was a very strong and capable heroine and I really liked seeing her find who she was meant to be with after all she had been through. This book also had its fair share of angst and it’s definitely a bumpy ride for Aidan and Magnolia as they fight for their happily ever after. If you’re looking for a sweet and sexy romance with some unexpected twists, then you should check this one out!

[Marieke ~ Marieke's Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

What would you do when your marriage falls apart after almost 20 years? Crumble down, or pick up the pieces of your broken heart and move on? Stealing It tells the charming (and sometimes angst-y) story of Magnolia and Aiden, who are just perfect for each other. I’ve enjoyed reading it.

“You are the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen. Are you actually human?” Her blush stains high on her cheeks.”

Magnolia thought she had it all; husband, daughter, great house, good job. When she finds out about the affair of her hubby and his much younger secretary, she and Kendall – her teenage daughter – move away to start over in Bronze Bay. Busy with building their new life, Magnolia isn’t really looking for a man, but she can’t say no to Aiden. Aiden is a Navy SEAL who has seen everything, good and awfully bad. Magnolia is very different from the women Aiden normally dates but staying away from her is impossible.

“My breathing speeds and my stomach tightens. I’m in unknown territory, so even though I know this is a normal feeling, I can’t control my hands as they clench and unclench by my side.”

I feel sorry for Magnolia. Finding out about her husband’s cheating the way she did, not good. But she doesn’t crumble down and begs. She takes control, control over her and Kendell’s life and their new future. Magnolia is still a bit unsure about herself, so it’s no surprise she’s a bit hesitant about Aiden. He’s such a man, so different then her ex, she just doesn’t know what to make of him, and her feelings for him. Aiden on the other hand is very sure about Magnolia. He sees a good, loving woman and quickly realizes she’s forever material.

I love Magnolia and Aiden together. Although they come from different places, they are right for each other. Stealing It is mostly a sweet story, but since this is a Rachel Robinson book, you know the couple has to work for their Happily Ever After. And Magnolia and Aiden are no different. Personally, I think the author puts our couple too much through the wringer, but my inner angst-addict doesn’t mind. The ending of Stealing Itis sweet, just what Aiden and Magnolia deserve.

“He looks so dashing and handsome. The picture of love and respect. He stands, taking me into his arms. Seeking out his lips, I kiss him deeply.”

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[Alexia Gauthier · Rating 4 out of 5]

SEALed with a smirk: when the player falls first

4.25 ⭐️ | 3.25 🌶️

If there’s one thing Rachel Robinson does well, it’s delivering that addictive Bronze Bay atmosphere and Stealing It might just be the most emotionally layered installment yet.

As the third and final book in the Bronze Bay SEALS series, this one feels settled in its setting. I’d already read the first two, so I knew the vibe: tight-knit small town, protective SEAL energy, and romances that simmer before they scorch. But Aidan and Magnolia? They hit differently.

Aidan Mixx is all charm, ego, and carefully curated detachment. One-night stands, no complications, no vulnerability. His backstory adds depth to the swagger: he didn’t just choose the SEAL life for glory; he chose it to survive, to never feel powerless again. That emotional undercurrent makes his slow unraveling so satisfying to watch.

And Magnolia? I adored her. She’s not naïve. Not reckless. She’s a woman who has already been burned and not quietly. A recent divorcee and devoted mom to a teenage daughter, she moves to Bronze Bay to rebuild her life from the ground up. She runs her antique shop, guards her peace fiercely and absolutely does not have time for a smooth-talking SEAL who “doesn’t do serious.”

Which is exactly why it works.

The dating app meet-cute adds a modern spark, but what unfolds is anything but shallow. This is slow-burn chemistry done right. The tension simmers. The banter snaps. The emotional walls on both sides feel real. You can feel Aidan falling long before he’s ready to admit it and Magnolia fighting that pull with everything she’s got.

What I loved most is that the romance feels earned. It’s messy in that deeply human way. There are plot twists, emotional gut punches, and moments that make you hold your breath because you care about the outcome. The love here isn’t flashy: it’s raw, protective and hard-won.

It’s addictive. It’s easy to read. It’s one of those books where you tell yourself “just one more chapter” and suddenly it’s 2 a.m.

Huge thanks to Hambright PR for the copy, and congratulations to Rachel Robinson on the re-edit and re-release (March 3rd). If you love military romance, single mom heroines, small-town tension, and watching a self-proclaimed player fall hard and fast, this one’s absolutely worth stealing your time for.

[Susan Trewick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this author has hit it out the park again! This is an amazing, delicious read that hooks you from the first page and kicks you out at the end wondering what you are going to do with your life now it’s all over. The author paints a beautiful picture of Bronze Bay, the reader feels as if they are there with the H/h, you can almost feel the sand between your toes as you read! Aiden and Magnolia had me hooked from the start, I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting the author takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride of emotions, at times I was on the edge of my seat wondering how things would end. I loved that we get to see their relationship blossom and bloom, it’s not without problems but that makes it more realistic. I loved the banter between the two, there’s some laugh out loud moments but also some low ones that made me cry. Both have emotional baggage, plus Aiden has more ex’s than I’ve had hot dinners! Throw in an emotionally unstable teenage which adds to the drama and we have one amazing read!
This was another fabulous read from this author, wish I could give more than 5*.


*** reviewed for sweet & spicy reads - ARC provided for honest review ***

[Megan Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to read Stealing It as an ARC, and I’m honestly still thinking about this story.

Going into it, this book was not what I was expecting at all—and I mean that in the best way. I thought I was getting one kind of romance, but what I found was something much deeper and far more emotional.

Rachel Robinson gave us a story that felt real, tender, and incredibly heartwarming. Watching these characters slowly break down their walls and find something genuine in each other was such a beautiful journey. The chemistry is there, but it’s the emotional connection that really makes this story shine.

What surprised me most was how soft and heartfelt the love story felt beneath the surface. It’s not just about attraction—it’s about healing, trust, and finding someone who truly sees you.

By the end, I was completely invested in their story and rooting for their happiness.

If you love small-town romance, emotionally layered characters, and love stories that sneak up on your heart, this one is definitely worth picking up.

Thank you for the ARC. As always, this review reflects my honest opinion.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A complimentary copy of this book was provided in lieu of an honest review!


This is the first Bronze Bay Series book that I have read by Rachel and I am here to say it wont be the last one!!! Magnolia is one of those heroines that you cant help but be in awe of her strength. The hurt that each character brought into the story was something that makes it so real and amazes you when they come out at the end and are stronger than they ever realized they could be! Aiden and Magnolia's chemistry was beyond amazing, and made me fall in love with the more and more the longer I read!

With getting to know each other more they were more than perfect for each other, they were able to become what each other needed and so much more. And of course this wouldn't be a good book without a good obstacle thrown in. Introducing the teenage daughter Kendall and you have a full family.

This book had me in tears and swooning while also rooting for them at the same time. SOOO many feels were felt while reading this book and I loved every single minute!

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed this series, Navy Seals and their heroines. While the prologue is a definite shocker, it sort of preempted this story in a way. I felt like I knew there was more to it than that. I know Aiden from the other books and his reputation is wildly known, player and laid back but a solid friend. While I'm not too keen on the timeline forward then backwards then present time. While it was nice to know how Magnolia and Aiden started even it was purely physical at first, I felt I wanted more present day.

Both had their fair share of insecurities coming in to their relationship. If they move forward from the debacle at the start they need to work on that together. They had chemistry even with the angst going on. Magnolia is stronger tha nshe thinks and a good mom. While Kendall her daughter, teenager creating a mess and drama they need to sort through.

Good ending though it all comes full circle. It had a few tidbits of lessons and heartfelt ones too. A good addition to the Bronze Bay series.

*** ARC provided for an honest review ***

[Aubrie Church · Rating 5 out of 5]

These dating apps have really taken over the world. I’ve seen it happen to my friends countless times…. Two people sign on in hopes of meeting a hottie and get their kicks in for the night and BAM! Before you know it, they’re saying I love you. Such as Aidan, who didn’t stand a chance when he met Magnolia Sager.

After 15 years in a subpar marriage to the boy that knocked her up at 17, Magnolia is now free. It wasn’t in the best way..her teenage daughter walking in on her dad banging a girl virtually the same age as her.. but it gave her the chance to pack up her and her daughter and start anew in a small town in Florida. She’s happy living a new simple life with her Antique store and crushing single motherhood. But there’s something missing. So when her best friend pushes her to join one of those dating apps and enjoy a night out with a hot guy, she figures hey, why the hell not. In comes Aidan Mixx, badass Navy Seal and giver of killer orgasms. But like many military men, he’s only in it for one night. However, he quickly learns that Magnolia is not like most women and he is quickly enchanted. One night turns to two.. and soon they can’t get enough of each other. But can this fling turned passionate inferno between them survive or will it burn them both?

I devoured this book. Read it all in one sitting. Couldn’t get enough of the heat between Aidan and Magnolia 🥵. Their chemistry was off the charts. There were also a lot of sweet moments with Magnolia and her daughter and everyone went through some self growth so it was also a heart warming story. Aidan and Magnolia both had some troubled pasts to work through and it was a satisfying HEA. I will say.. the final few chapters were a whirlwind and I don’t know how Magnolias ex had the AUDACITY to act how he did but it created a wonderful ending to it all. Loved it loved it loved it!

[Jenny Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Magnolia Sager and Aidan Mixx. Magnolia wasn't looking for love but she was looking for that right now man. Or at least that is what she tells herself when she meets Aiden though she wonders can she have more? Aidan isn't looking for anything but a casual hookup he has seen too much in his life to be looking for any type of commitment. The seals is his one and only commitment. What happens though when he starts to feel more for Magnolia. Can these two find not only a HEA but maybe some healing as well or will they go up in a blaze of glory letting their past ruin their future?

This is an amazing story. It does have its ups and downs I really want to tell you about. However I don't want to ruin the story for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

[Brooke Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a whirlwind! Thank you #HambrightPR and #RachelRobinson for the ARC.
I’m not going to put any spoilers, but this had so many ups and downs that it would make an avid bungy jumper panic.
Aidan was actually perfect, like bad boy, mc-slutty pants to reformed perfect.
Magnolia is amazing, a mother juggling not only being a single parent but dealing with the anger and hurt from being cheated on, in the worst possible way.
They are a perfect match, healing each other’s traumas and I desperately need an epilogue of them in the future!
This series was great, but I feel like this was immensely deeper than the others.
Plus I won’t lie there is a chapter I was about to biff my kindle, but I forged on through the ‘what the fuck moment’ and it was all unicorns and rainbows. So we’re good.
Highly recommend reading this one!
🖤🖤🖤
🌶️🌶️

[Jessica O'Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK Rachel Robinson, seriously… 

Man, I love this series so much and Stealing It legit had me in tears! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time considering it started off with the present and their “break up” then went back to the beginning when Aiden and Magnolia met. So, I was literally waiting for the ball to drop the entire time and wondering what really happened. I had my suspicions, but I never knew for sure. AND THEN! The big thing happened. If you’ve read this series, you know something big happens in the book to one of the main characters. Remember no spoilers here, but SHOCKING.

Both Aiden and Magnolia have tumultuous pasts, and I loved watching them learn what REAL love is and how it’s supposed to feel, and how everyone deserves that kind of love.

[Abbie O'Neill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly the prologue to this book ruined it for me. After that I couldn't get invested in Magnolia and Aidens story. I felt for Magnolia for everything she was going through with the divorce, and then this fresh heartache. I wondered if there was more than meets the eye but Aidens pretty sleazy character in the beginning then made me question if he really wasn't a good guy. I did warm up to him around 70% in (im really not forgiving) but by then it was too late. Definitely not a bad book but my mind set was made up already by the end of the prologue unfortunately.

[Meghan901 · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

Stealing It by Rachel Robinson is the third book in the Bronze Bay series and OH MY GOSH it was sooooo amazing! This was the first book I’ve read by Ms. Robinson and it definitely won't be the last. Even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone. I could not put this book down at ALL. Magnolia and Aiden's story is full of surprises making you feel every single emotion right along with them.

Magnolia is a single mom that was burned badly by her ex-husband. Now raising her teenager daughter alone, she fears she will never be able to trust a man again. When her friend suggests a dating app, Magnolia has no idea how much her life is about to change. Aiden is everything she never knew she wanted. But will her past affect the future she's always wanted?

Aiden is a Navy Seal living in Bronze Bay. He is a player never settling down no matter how much women beg him. Traumatized by his past, he has no idea how to love. But one date changes it all. When he meets Magnolia, he knows she's a game changer. Will he be able to move forward and learn to love?

I ADORED this book so much! These characters, the storyline, the writing, it all was FANTASTIC! I loved Magnolia and Aiden so much. Their chemistry was palpable. I highly recommend reading this book! Looking forward to reading more from Ms. Robinson.

[Laundry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mark my words, folks. Magnolia Sager is one of the strongest heroines I've ever read. She lost who she thought was the love of her life to his practically jailbait secretary and somehow managed to keep her head up and put on the most fierce face ever for their teenaged daughter. Who, by the way, is the one who CAUGHT her dad cheating! Seriously. Such a twisted, messed up situation. Yet Magnolia and her daughter push through and end up becoming some of my favorite characters of all freaking time.

Story Line: So, yeah, chatty cathy over here sort of gave away the beginning of the book. I mean, the excerpt tells you most of this so it's not a spoiler alert. But anywho. Magnolia owns an adorable antique store. Her daughter is in high school and they are going on with their lives without cheater cheater pumpkin eater. But Magnolia is lonely and afraid to get out there. She's convinced to use a dating app, and next thing she knows, she's under the gorgeous spell of sexy beast Aiden. It was supposed to be casual and definitely didn't involve meeting her daughter. But these two just can't color in the lines when it comes to one another. But there's so much more than things getting serious. There's angst and conflict and teenage hormones thrown in there too. Aiden and Magnolia have an insanely bumping road to their HEA. But when they get there? It's beyond perfect.

Interaction: Aiden and Magnolia somehow manage to communicate with one another like they've been in each other's lives forever, instead of the short amount of time they have. He's a man who goes after what he wants, and that something is Magnolia. He sees himself wanting things he never thought possible and Magnolia bulks and pumps the breaks because of how easily they become devoted to one another. I love the push and pull between them - how simple and beautiful their relationship is. Until it isn't. And it's how they recover from that "isn't" that makes their love story so flawed yet so amazing.

Laundry: Yes. So much yes. Or right, you're wonderful what the heck I'm talking about. Well, Aiden and Magnolia are pure FIRE together. Seriously. Every single time these two come together for naughty magic, my toes curled painfully and my fingers buzzed with each passing page. I. LOVE. THEM.

Depth: You know a book is good when you literally have to stop yourself from sending a private message to the author demanding they explain themselves. Not. Joking. Around 85% into this story, I thought I was going to have to send hate mail to RR. That's all I'm going to say, but before you write off this story - DON'T. Obviously this review is telling you how much I LOVED THE BOOK. So, my hate mail would be premature. Because the ending? It's the finale of all finales. SO EPIC.

[Jo Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

STEALING IT by RACHEL ROBINSON ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stealing It is the third (#3) book in the BRONZE BAY SEALS series.

Aidan Mixx Navy SEAL, prolific one night stander, no strings king. Relationships are for others, definitely not for him. That is until he meets single mum Magnolia Sager.

Magnolia Sager doesn’t do casual relationships, she’s too busy raising her daughter and recovering from her ex- husband’s betrayal, betrayal witnessed by her daughter. She’s determined to avoid further heartbreak. When she meets Aidan Mixx via a dating app all her long held intentions disappear. Can they navigate this new path together?…….
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I have been fortunate enough to have read the first two excellent books in this series and this book follows in the same vein.

Rachel Robinson has the ability to dive deep into the raw emotional battles of her characters, laying them bare and drawing the reader in.

I could relate to Magnolia as I am a single mum and I could identify with her close relationship with Kendall and her determination to put Kendalls needs first. Her struggles at letting her daughter spread her wings reminded me of my own feelings when my son enlisted. I did find it frustrating when even though she strongly suspected Kendall was lying, she chose to believe her. It made me question her depth of feelings for Aidan.

I really liked Aidan, his willingness to change his behaviour and his openness to face his past. Leo and Paul were delightfully vile characters with no redeemable features.

I particularly liked that there were a couple of twists/misdirections along the way, they were really unexpected and really added to the story.

This is a really enjoyable series and I highly recommend it.

I read an ebook version of this book, with around 225 pages, a bronzed couple cover in keeping with the previous books in the series, and great editing.

With thanks to Rachel Robinson and Hambright PR for an early copy of the book. All comments are my own honest and unbiased opinion.

🌊 Small Town Romance
🌊 Military Romance
🌊 Spicy 🔥🔥🔥
🌊 Single Mum
🌊 SEAL
🌊Found Family
🌊 Second Chance

[Rekha Jindal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stealing It

 ,w.By Rachel  Robinson

I would rate the novel as 4 out of 5 as the novel depicts the emotional side of the women when she got betrayed by her husband who had an extra marital affair with another women.the women had to undergo alllthe struggles and hardship of her life when divorced her left miserable her daughter .The mother and daughter got left alone

The novel started with  the men named Paul who got an extra marital affair since his marriage had undergone 15 years  and the wife was left with the child alone as she was pregnant so that time he got attracted to  the new lover Pamela,who worked in his office .

Pamela was a stunning brunette who did books for our family HVAC company. The writer Rachel hired her straight out of high school and taught her everything she needed to know to do her job well. Eventually, she did more than accounting well, and Paul did her any chance he could get. But she cheated the writer and got a love affair with the husband of the writer .Here the writer Rachel Robinson had sketch a biography of her own life .

After they got divorced ,she decided to move on with her daughter kendell .the daughter loved her mother was very much and hatred her father for she didn’t like the extramarital affair of  her father and finally her father divorced her mother and left them crying bitterly .

Despite all the problems of the life which the women Magnolia was living .with the time frame she decided to move on .now  she found new men Aidaan .He was confident men loved her daughter and gave respect to her .so He tried to be a very good men in the eyes of Magnolia and she  started trusting the men whom she got from the refrence of her friend Jenny through dating app .so one day the men called her for dating and tried to make the women trapped was a playboy got some bad intentions towards women .so he called him at Bobby ‘ Bar.she trusted the men but lastly escaped somehow from the men and called her friend and friend rescued her .The friend told her  to forgot everything what she met with an accident so that should be left behind and they will enjoyed with their daughters and enjoyed the party at the friend’s home.

[Carla 🪩 · Rating 3 out of 5]

𝐇𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬.
Magnolia Sager tells herself she’s only looking for something fun and temporary— nothing serious. Then she meets Aidan Mixx. Aidan lives by one rule: no attachments. The SEALs get his loyalty, and that’s it. But the more time these two spend together, the harder it is to keep things casual. Now they have to decide if they’re brave enough to risk their hearts, or if their pasts will shut it down before it even has a chance.
We all know how much I love military romances, so picking up Stealing It by Rachel Robinson was an easy choice for me. It pulled me right in!
As the third and final book in the Bronze Bay SEALS series, the story feels very comfortable in its world. The focus this time is on Aidan Mixx and Magnolia, and their chemistry keeps things interesting from the start.
Aidan is charming, cocky, and very committed to his no-strings lifestyle. His backstory does add some nice depth and helps explain why he keeps people at arm’s length. I did enjoy watching his walls start to crack — though if I’m being honest, his redemption didn’t fully convince me at times. He still felt a bit like a player here and there, which made it harder for me to completely believe the turnaround. That said, I could definitely see what the author was building toward with his arc.
Magnolia, though? Loved her. She’s been through it and comes into Bronze Bay focused on rebuilding her life for herself and her teenage daughter. She’s cautious in a very believable way, and I appreciated that she doesn’t just fall at Aidan’s feet. Between running her antique shop and protecting her peace, she felt grounded and easy to root for.
The dating app meet-cute adds a fun touch, and the relationship develops at a steady, satisfying pace. The tension builds well, the back-and-forth between them is fun, and there are plenty of moments that make it very easy to keep turning the pages.
Overall, Stealing It is an engaging small-town military romance with plenty of heart and chemistry. Even though Aidan’s redemption didn’t 100% land for me personally, I still had a really enjoyable time with this one.
Thanks to Hambright PR for the copy, and congrats to Rachel Robinson on the re-edit and March 3rd re-release. If you’re into protective SEAL heroes, single mom heroines, and small-town romance, this one is definitely worth checking out.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ ┇ Bookstagram ┇ BookTok

My jaw was on the floor after the very first chapter!! I was not prepared for how many times this story would completely surprise me.

After her 17-year-old daughter catches her husband cheating with a much younger woman, Magnolia is slowly stepping back into the dating world. She tries a dating app just once… and that’s when she meets Aiden. He’s only there for one thing: something casual, no strings attached. It’s the complete opposite of anything Magnolia has ever done — but after meeting Aiden (and realizing it’s been far too long), she decides to take a chance.

And that one chance? It’s all it takes for Mr. No-Commitments to start falling hard.

I absolutely loved watching their relationship grow from playful and lighthearted to something deeply tender and genuine. This story will tug at your heartstrings and make you feel every single emotion along the way.


‎‧₊˚✧𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽✧˚₊‧

➳❥ Small Town Romance
➳❥ Military Hero
➳❥ Single Mom
➳❥ He Doesn’t Commit
➳❥ Starting Over
➳❥ Tortured Pasts
➳❥ Spicy

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ 𝓕𝓪𝓿 𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼

“She doesn't know what she's stirring, what she's fixing, or how she's forming a person who has never really existed before this very moment.”

“Never be ashamed of your past. It doesn't determine your future. You do."

“Having your hand on my heart feels right. The only thing that's felt this right in my entire life."

"What do I want now? What do I want next month? Next year? What do I want in the next century? I want you, Magnolia.”

“You are the end-all, be-all to women for me. You're it. The only one."

“I become aware that we don't just look like family, we might actually be one. Formed of heartbreak. Of betrayal. Joined because of circumstances and forged by the choice of love.”

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐ rounded up

Aidan went real quick from being a man whore jerk, to being a man I would want around. He ended up being an MMC you cheer for. Especially when he says "MINE" and gets all protective over not only Magnolia, but her daughter too. Oh and when he sets "reset". 😭

Magnolia had her heart broken when her high school sweetheart hubby cheated on her in front of their daughter. So when she finally decided to give dating a chance, Aidan was her first date. I should have known when she fell off the stool in the bar that this was going to be a romance worth reading.

Let me just say....LEO you little sh•t. 🤬 I loved the side characters other than Paul and Leo. The setting was nice and the antique store sounded dreamy.

Settle in for what you think will be fake dating insta-love, just to go another direction with some wild emotions. You will be laughing at the banter, and then fanning your face because things just got hot. At one point your throat will choke up from fearing the worst. It's a ride I tell you.

🫶🏽 Lines:
Dealing with emotions is not my speciality, nor something I'd choose to deal with if given the options between tear gas, bullets, and emotion.

You'd kill for me? Awwwww, you're such a good fake boyfriend.

Tell me everything you're mad about. Let it all out. Everything. . . Tell me where it hurts. Tell me where the death blow is. . .When it's all out and there's nothing left to say, it doesn't belong to you anymore. It belongs to me. That's the deal. I'm stealing it. 😭

You're so hot when you talk antique to me.

There weren't very many truths between us, were there? There wasn't room for truth in our garden of lies.

Never be ashamed of your past. It doesn't determine your future. You do. 🫶🏽

Was that a burn? Did you just try to zing one on me? Am I bringing you to the dark side? Is it fun? 🤣

You are the end-all, be-all to women for me. You're it. The only one. 🫠

[Rebecca Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Magnolia Sager has moved to Bronze Bay with her daughter, Kendall, for a new beginning after her husband, Paul, had an affair. Her best friend Jenny encourages her to join a dating site for shaking off the cobwebs and moving on.

Aidan Mixx is a Navy Seal and a player in every sense of the word. He has no desire for more than one night with a woman and wants to be clear with the woman upfront that there is no chance for more.

Yet there is something about Magnolia that makes Aidan want to be a better man and he will do what it takes to convince her otherwise. Yet his reputation is widely known and will it cost him the woman he loves?

This was a great book with some wonderful twists and turns!!

I thought Magnolia was such a wonderful character and as a single mom there was so much I understood. No matter what my kids come first and even if something happens and the fault is theirs I would still choose them over any man! I loved that she did go out with Aidan and was able to get through some of his walls and defenses.

I must admit that I really did not like Aidan at the beginning. I found him so cocky and overbearing and I wanted Magnolia to run away as fast as she could but gradually you began to see a different side of him. I loved when he began to change and you realized his feelings for Magnolia were genuine.

I was so mad at everything that stemmed from what Leo said and how everything completely spiraled from there. My heart did break a little for Aidan as I knew he was innocent with it all but Magnolia felt so torn and confused.

Towards the end of the book my heart just took an absolute beating by the author. OMG!!!!! I can't ruin anything but oh my goodness and I would have done exactly the same thing that Magnolia did with her decision for Aidan to go find Kendall.

The very end was much better and I loved that Paul got put in his place!!

[Ashley Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

What drew me to this book was the blurb. It piqued my interest, as it would be a first military book for me. I’ve heard good things about them so I was exited to try it. Not going to lie, the prologue really threw me for a loop. I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it knowing what was coming, butttt I am so glad I stuck it out and finished it! Not only does this book have the romance, undeniable attraction, and heat, but it has some suspenseful drama that I didn’t see coming! I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but had me invested in what was coming next.

Aidan is going to get a bad rep from the get go, but give him a chance. He’s cocky, has a womanizer reputation, and gives bad boy vibes off. But he has a past that made him who is his, and because of that he’s never truly found love. That is until he meets Magnolia on a dating app. She’s a divorced, young single mom, who is trying to gain back her love life and jump back into the dating world. Meeting Aidan was supposed to be a casual hook up. But their natural attraction towards each other kept pulling them back together. And soon enough they’re doing more than just casual hookups. Between meeting his “brothers”, meeting her daughter, and learning about each other’s pasts, these two grow a relationship that is unique and sweet. Their undeniable chemistry is spicy, and they really bring out the best in each other.

Despite knowing what was coming, I did find it intriguing how it would be resolved. And that’s where the intense drama comes in. It had me hooked and I was turning the pages faster to see how it would end. The ending was better than I could’ve pictured it being. It really stated out rough, but ended in the best way. It definitely has a HEA and I really loved that! I’m really glad I gave this book a chance.

[MN Book Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reformed bad boys are the best!

Looking to start her life again, and at her friend's request, Magnolia goes on a date from a hook-up app with Aidan, who's known as a playboy in their small town. One night with Magnolia isn't enough for Aidan, and what was supposed to be fake turns into something real. Only, Magnolia's a single mother, and Aidan's SEAL buddies don't think he can change his playboy ways. The first meeting of Magnolia's daughter is awkward, and it seems fine after that, until it isn't, and things get said and done that make Magnolia question everything. So who's Magnolia to believe - her daughter or her new boyfriend?

Magnolia and Aidan get their happy ending in this standalone book in a series.

This book starts with the breakup from Magnolia's perspective, then goes back to share their story to follow up with how the breakup went down from Aidan's perspective, before the happy ending can occur. I almost gave up on the book after the first chapter because of the lack of a warning, just as a heads-up.

I loved how much Magnolia gave this relationship her all after it was decided to give it a try. She had every right not to want to give love a try after what she went through with her ex-husband, and to find love again was amazing. I do hate that, because someone didn't like being told no, they worked to destroy that happiness for two people, but that's besides the point. I do think this book could use some triggers to go with it, not only for what happened at the beginning, but also for the trauma that Aidan went through and Magnolia's cheating ex.

I received an advance review copy of the rerelease of this book from Hambright PR, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just finished reading an advanced copy of a book that was just re-released on March 3rd called, Stealing It. This is about a woman named Magnolia, she's a single mom who just got divorced and is trying to put herself out there into the dating world again. So she tries a dating app and meets Aiden, he's a Navy Seal and is known as the town's playboy who will never settle down. But what starts out as a casual date turned one night stand, ends up becoming a real relationship for both of them. But they both have trauma from their pasts, can they learn to open up and trust each other when things come their way trying to tear them apart?
I struggled with what to write for this review and how to rate it, but I need to be honest, the prologue ruined the story for me. I couldn't invest in these characters and I spent 70% of this book hating Aiden all because of the prologue. I wish the prologue hadn't been there or that it was something different because overall I actually ended up really enjoying this story! This book had a happy ending, had some heart pounding moments, and some really great twists that had me on the edge of my seat. I would've given this book 4 stars easily or even potentially 5 stars, if only the prologue hadn't been there. But the prologue had my view of Aiden tainted in a bad way right from the start, my mind was already made up not liking his character, and it made me feel uninvested for most of this book. 🤎📚

Thank you to the author and Hambright PR for this ARC of Stealing It, in exchange for an honest review.

[Norahsbookworld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stealing It — Rachel Robinson
Bronze Bay SEALs

Thank you Hambright PR
Yeah… it completely pulled me in.

There’s something about a small-town setting mixed with that protective SEAL energy that just works and this story delivers all of it with emotion, tension, and a romance that actually feels earned.

Aidan Mixx is the definition of charming chaos cocky, guarded, and very committed to keeping things casual. But underneath all that? There’s depth, and watching those walls slowly come down had me locked in.

Magnolia…
I loved her. She’s strong without being hardened, protective of her peace, and doing everything she can to rebuild her life for herself and her daughter. She doesn’t fall easily—and honestly? That made everything hit harder.

Their dynamic!! So good!!

✨ player falls first
✨ single mom x reformed playboy
✨ small town romance
✨ military romance (SEAL MMC)
✨ dating app meet cute
✨ slow burn tension
✨ starting over

The chemistry builds slowly but when it hits?? It hits. The tension, the emotional push and pull, the way they both fight what’s happening… it felt real and messy in the best way.

what I really loved
This wasn’t just about romance. It was about healing. Letting go of the past. Learning to trust again even when it’s terrifying.

It’s the kind of book where you say “just one more chapter”… and suddenly it’s way too late to be awake.

If you love protective men, strong women, and emotional slow-burns that actually make you feel something—this one is definitely worth your time.