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Pippa hid the truth to protect her child... and herself.

She may have left her abusive ex-husband, but she can never fully escape him. While he is safely behind bars, she indulges in one night of passion with a handsome stranger... and ends up pregnant.

Now, she lives in fear that there will be hell to pay if her ex finds out.

Tanner “Diesel” Taylor takes his responsibilities to his family and as a SEAL seriously. Yet he never saw himself getting married and settling down.

While the night he spent with Pippa was amazing, they left the masquerade party only knowing each other as a masked gladiator and a woodland fairy.

Now, two years later, he learns they share a son.

Unfortunately, Tanner’s arrival on her doorstep to meet Bryce comes too late. Released from prison, her vicious ex abducts both mother and son. Armed with his vast training, Deisel will stop at nothing to get them back.

Pippa has no idea the SEAL is on his way. Trapped with her enraged ex, can Pippa keep herself and her child safe until help arrives?

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2022

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Debra Parmley

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Debra Parmley is an adventurous, multi-genre author and world traveler who, after living for 23 years just outside Memphis, in Bartlett, suggested to her husband that they not wait for his retirement to follow one of their dreams. In 2020, they sold their house and moved into a 43-foot motorhome full-time to travel the U.S.

Published since 2008, this bestselling, award-winning author has more than 50 books listed here on Goodreads.

A Gemini, born June 7th, and sharing a birthday with Prince, Debra loves purple, polka dots, imagining stories, and playing with words.

Debra married her high school sweetheart, whom she asked out on a five-dollar bet. She has been married to her Air Force veteran husband for 44 years. Debra enjoys writing military romantic suspense and making sure her veteran heroes have a happy ever after that will last.

She also writes historical romance, contemporary romance, dystopian romance, romantasy, fairytale romance, holiday romance, poetry, and nonfiction.

Being an adventurous author and world traveler, Debra has visited over 13 countries and even escorted a bus full of clients through Scotland when she worked as a travel agent.

She has swum with dolphins off the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, walked the plank of a pirate ship off the island of Grand Cayman, sailed the seas on many cruises, ridden the cog train to the top of Pike’s Peak, and lived in their motorhome on the sandbar known as Hatteras Island, NC.
She likes to climb lighthouses because she is afraid of heights, and she is always determined to try.

In June 2023, Debra was faced with new challenges after a blood clot in her brain disabled her. In the summer of 2024, she moved near Chapel Hill, NC, to receive neural PT at UNC and became a North Carolina author. She continues to write and travel.

You will find danger, action and adventure, and romance in her stories, backed by the belief that “Every day we are alive is a beautiful day,” which is a part of everything she does with her writing and her life.

As Debra Bishop, her maiden name, she writes fairytales and children’s stories.

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1,839 reviews18 followers
October 6, 2022
This is a short novella by Debra Parmley that you just can't put down. Another awesome read by her.

Pippa left her abusive husband and moved hoping he would not find her. Then she found out that he was arrested. Her best friend talked her into going to a costume party. Pippa had been staying close to home and just working. So she decided that she did need a night out and since it was a costume party no one would know it was her.

Then she met a handsome gladiator. Oh if only we could all meet one of those. Check out the book you will be glad that you did.
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388 reviews4 followers
October 17, 2022
Desiel and Pippa's Story was well written with lots of interesting characters and a good storyline, I cant wait to see what this author does with the rest of this series! I gave it 4 stars as I feel it's a little too short to be a 5 star read but I really enjoyed it.
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20 reviews
October 17, 2022
Must read!!!!

I loved this book! It keeps you engaged from page one! I would recommend it to everyone!!! Can't wait to read book 2!!!!!!!
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2,280 reviews29 followers
December 24, 2023
Reed 'Railroad/RT' Tindale and Tanner 'Diesel' Taylor are finishing up paperwork when teammate Matthew 'Matt' Hunt reminds them to meet at Chick's Oyster Bar Marina for Kik's birthday. They are still finishing up the paperwork from their last mission but would finish soon.

Diesel can fix any engine, even in the dark, a skill he learned from his father and grandfather. He could have followed in their footsteps running a shop back home, but he wanted to do more, being a SEAL is so much more and he loves it.

His girlfriend has broken up with him again, she can't handle his absences and the sometimes no notice. RT on the other hand got a letter from his girl calling things off, with no explanation. He just wants to know why and get closure.

To get RT's mind off the letter, Diesel invites him to a costume party on Saturday. It would be fun with lots of scantily clad woman looking for a night of fun. At Chick's as they celebrate the birthday, we meet the rest of the team and learn what costumes some of them are wearing to the costume party.

We meet Pippa and her friend Cheryl as Cheryl works on convincing Pippa to go the costume party with her. Pippa finally agrees taking a page from her mother's handbook to live a little. It was highly unlikely her ex, Stan Litty would be there. She'd moved states away from him, hopefully to avoid ever seeing him again.

The night of the party her friend Cheryl helps her get ready, the fairy costume doesn't leave a whole lot to the imagination, but it really suits Pippa. The finishing touch is glitter, lots of glitter, just about everywhere.

Diesel is dressed as a gladiator and does his costume justice in so many ways. It's his voice that attracts Pippa as she makes her way around the room. She comes up with the perfect way to get close to him. She'd ask him to dance.

No names were given and even trying to follow her to be sure she got home okay was thwarted by an accident.

Diesel couldn't get the mysterious woman out of his mind. She intrigued him but now he has to concentrate on a mission, vowing to look for her when he returns.

Pippa finds herself thinking of her gladiator often, almost wishing she gave him her number. She tells Cheryl her story as they are chatting about the party. It's not a fun story and she's still afraid her ex might one day find her.

Then she finds out she's pregnant and she doesn't even know the father's name. Far too late now, she can't even give a good description of him since he was in costume. wouldn't be easy to find. she would be doing this alone.

I love the way this story unwinds with suspense and intrigue and of course the memory of that sizzling one-night stand and it's Diesel's father who actually turns the tide in Pippa's favor. There's also her ex, who of course just can't leave things be.

I am already reading the next book, since I have the box set.
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396 reviews10 followers
February 11, 2023
This is the first book I have read by Debra Parmley and honestly, I couldn’t put it down. Being an army veteran, I don’t usually read books with anything military related but something about this synopsis drew me in and I was not disappointed. This book is mainly told from the perspective of Diesel and Pippa, though it does have moments as other characters such as Diesel's father and even Pippa’s ex-husband Stan. Groomed from a young age by Stan who is 15 years older than her Pippa married right out of high school, but the honeymoon phase quickly turned dangerous after her father passed away six months into their marriage. With no other choice Pippa ran, with nothing but her purse and the cloths on her back, she has been running and looking over her shoulder for over a year when she is in living in Virginia Beach and finally gets a call that Stan is in prison for three years, she is safe. Diesel called in with his SEAL team for a meeting before going back out on missions is home in Virginia Beach. Its Halloween and with help both end up at the masquerade party.
With the fresh news that she is safe and can relax and have fun Pippa goes dressed as a woodland fairy and gives into her inner desires for a night of fun. Diesel looking to have a good time before shipping out again is dressed as a gladiator. Pippa works up the courage to approach the mysterious gladiator and asks him to dance and then more, but no names, no faces, and no numbers. In the moment something more intense happened that neither had ever experienced before but Pippa stuck to her rules of the night and went home. Quickly Pippa regrets not at least giving her gladiator her number, then finds out she is pregnant but no matter what she is going to be a mother and that’s all that matters. Two years pass, she has a handsome little boy named Bryce, a chance encounter with an older man at a park sets her one prayer the day her son was born in motion. That her son's father is safe and if it is best for them that he may come back to them. Only when Diesel finds her it's too late, her ex is loose, and he found them first.
Will Pippa survive the wrath of her past? Can Diesel find his new family in time? What will happen to little Bryce? The world the author creates is one of reality, the moments the bad luck and the good luck are all possible. The characters are three dimensional and grow, being relatable. I read this entire book in less than a day and couldn’t put it down until I knew what happened next. I can’t wait to read book 2 Saving the Bellydancer, from Diesel’s fellow SEAL brother Cutter and learn his story.
316 reviews7 followers
November 6, 2022
I was invested in Pippa, Diesel and the rest of the SEAL team from the start of the first page. This novella was well written, gave you all the information you could want, had good descriptions as well as a good storyline! My literal only complaint is that it was a novella and not a novel - it was so good I'd love to see this fleshed out more!

Pippa is a finally single woman who escaped from her violent ex husband and moved several states away. He ended up using his violent tendencies on a man in a bar and was put away for a few years and Pippa was finally feeling free. To celebrate, she dressed as a sexy fairy to attend a Halloween costume party with her friend Cheryl and honestly, she is hoping for a fling.

And boy, did she get a fling in the form of Diesel, one of the VERY hot SEAL team members home on a break from missions for a short period. Once she spies him in his gladiator costume, she couldn't peel her eyes away. Feeling her drink-induced courage, she approaches Diesel and asks for his company - they find that they have incredible chemistry, are both instensely attracted to one another, and decide to go for a one night stand. Pippa was very careful not to let any identifying characteristics slip, even though Diesel tried.

Next thing you know, Pippa has a 2 year old named Bryce that is the spitting image of Diesel - but they never gave each other any contact information, so she is raising him alone. Once her ex is released from prison, his obsession with her grows stronger - but now she has a child to protect. Will fate bring Pippa and Diesel back together? Will she get away from Stan and keep her baby boy safe?

This is an incredibly quick read that will keep you invested from the first page to the last, and cheering for the hero and the little family involved. Highly recommend. Looking forward to checking out the rest of the SEAL teams stories!
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1,644 reviews35 followers
November 7, 2022
I really enjoyed this military romance, which kept me happily turning the pages. Pippa has left her abusive ex husband and knows that as long as he’s behind bars she safe. Having indulged in a very passionate one night stand with a handsome stranger, she ends up pregnant. As they met at a masquerade party and didn’t exchange names, there is no way Pippa can let the man know that he’s going to be a father. Pippa now fears that once her ex husband is released, if he finds out she has a son with another man that he will want revenge. Meanwhile, the masked gladiator, Tanner “Diesel” Taylor is a SEAL and takes his responsibilities seriously, he never imagined that his amazing one night stand with a woodland fairy would have consequences. However, when he learns two years later that he has a son, Bryce, with Pippa he wants to meet his son straight away.
Unfortunately, Tanner arrives to late and both Pippa and Bryce have been abducted by her violent ex husband, having been released from prison. Luckily, Deisel is armed with his vast SEAL skills and training and is determined to get his son and Pippa back safely. Pippa is trapped with her angry and enraged ex husband, and not knowing that help is on the way she is desperately trying to keep herself and her son safe. This was a fast paced story with an exciting storyline and plenty of plot twists that kept me hooked. I loved the characters and the chemistry between Pippa and Tanner really came across in the narrative. A great read and I look forward to future books in this series.
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405 reviews5 followers
October 24, 2022
This fast, short read will have you grabbing the granny handle to hang on for the ride. This story is about second chances, freedom and love. It is an insta-love dream come true.

Pippa has moved half-way across the country, changed her name, tried to move on from her disaster of a marriage. Pippa received news that her ex had just been sentenced to three years for assaulting someone in a bar. She decided to be brave and go to a masked costume party with her friend. Pippa felt his presence when he entered the room. She carefully found her way over to where he was talking to hear his voice and was entranced. Pippa decided to be brave and ask him for a dance, hoping it would lead to more.

Tanner “Diesel” Taylor went to the costume party to help get over his on again-off again relationship. He is done with it. When the woodland fairy asked him to dance, Diesel was thrilled. This green-eyed beauty seemed to know what she wanted and tonight, she wanted him. When they parted after their night together, Diesel was quickly deployed and busy with his unit for the next 2 years.

Their insta-chemistry led to much more than the one encounter. Now that Diesel knows that their hot night might have produced more than steamy memories, he is determined to find Pippa.

So much happens in this quick read! Be prepared for all the feels to come at you fast and hard! It is a fantastic insta-love story! Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
582 reviews11 followers
November 6, 2022
Finding Bryce was not your normal military romance. I enjoyed it despite feeling it was a little rushed. The author still put a good story on the page. With a slightly dark theme of an abusive spouse, this book has a little of everything. Dark, fun, playful, and serious.
Pippa ran away from an abusive ex-husband to start her life over. Navigating life in fear is not what she envisioned for herself. However her ex could find her at any time.
Diesel is a Navy Seal who is currently stateside waiting to be called for his next mission. Him and his team decide to go to a Halloween masquerade, which is perfect anonymity being he just broke up with someone. He never imagined that this party would lead to the girl of his dreams.
Convinced by her new friend/co-worker Pippa decides this party would be the best way to have fun. No one could see her face so it’s the perfect disguise. It’s been a while so she just lays low and scans the room, till a Gladiator walks in she’s drawn too.
Does she go after him? Of course, but she never gives him her name nor takes his.
Will they ever come in contact again?
Does Pippa’ s ex-husband find her?
How well does Pippa deal with the unexpected?
I don’t feel Pippa had much character growth from beginning till end, maybe if it went longer who knows. Diesel did have some character development, that was nice to see.
Who’s Bryce you may ask? I was wondering the same thing at the beginning. You are just going to have to read to find out.
29 reviews1 follower
March 15, 2023
Finding Bryce is a happily ever after sort of story. Pippa has left her ex husband in jail, changed her name and started a new life. She doesn’t go out a lot but one night finds herself out at a masked party, with a friend, and unexplainably drawn to a handsome stranger. She uncharacteristically has a one night stand, and to keep the excitement alive, they do not exchange information or even remove their masks. 9 months later, baby Bryce is born and Pippa has no way to tell the masked stranger that is his father. When Pippa and little Bryce are suddenly in danger, Diesel is the only one who might be able to save them.
I have to start by saying that I think that this could be an amazing story. It has a great storyline, now it just needs someone to fill in the details. I enjoyed reading it but was left wanting a lot more. I am someone who likes to get lost in the book. I like them to come alive so I can imagine the story happening as it unfolds. This book did not feel like you were there watching it happen. Instead it felt more like someone was telling you a crazy story that happened to their friend a long time ago. There was not time to develop the characters or their relationships.
I think that the author had a great idea for a story and it is a solid foundation. Now it just needs to start building on that foundation. That being said, if you are someone who enjoys their books short and sweet, you will probably really enjoy this novel.
Author 13 books59 followers
November 11, 2022
5/5 Stars

Finding Bryce (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII #1) by Debra Parmley

This is the first book I've read by the author. This book was a short, fast read. A happy ending at that. Finding Bryce is the first book in the Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Series.

Pippa decides to go to a Halloween party with her friend. She gets a call saying her ex-husband is in prison. When she gets to the party she finds that she can't talk to any of the guys. Then she meets her gladiator and has a lovely night. Nine months later her son was born. The quote I chose for Pippa is: “I mean, he seemed like the kind of guy you could introduce to your parents and might want to marry. I really liked him. And there was something magical about our lovemaking.”

Tanner is a SEAL member and is gone a lot. When he and a bunch of friends are in town they all decide to go to the Halloween party. There he meets Pippa, or fairy, and they make love. Over the next two years he can't stop thinking about her. Then he finds that she has a son that just might be his. The quote I chose for Tanner is: “I’ll be there. He’s not ever going to get to you or Bryce again, but even if on some wild chance he does, I’ll be there.”

Highly recommended for Military Romance lovers.
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9,216 reviews206 followers
October 18, 2022
Finding Bryce Green Brotherhood SEAL team XII book 1 by Debra Parmley
Story starts out at Chicks Sports Bar where the SEAL's hang out when they ahve time off.
Love the banter amongst the guys and their nicknames...
Guys will attend an adult costume party. Diesel the head of the SEALS team has found a woman he appreciates and like that she asks for what she wants.
Pippa had come from a bad marriage after her father had passed away. The spouse went to jail and now he's getting out....
Problem is Pippa is now expecting but she has NO clue who the father is. Diesel's father confronts his son now that he's back in town after deployment
I wonder how in the world they will find one another when they don't even know about each other due to Halloween costume....
Love all the quick action and manuevers, strategies, so cool!
Great story, nice for Halloween as we are a few weeks away.
Acknowledgments and about the author ends this story. Can't wait for more.
Author's works are highlighted at the end along with upcoming books for 2023.
Excerpt from Sample Chapter: real movie hero, is included.
159 reviews3 followers
October 23, 2022
I love all things military romance related, probably because I live that life. There is something about a man in uniform and the females that turn them inside out.

The seals are out just trying to have a good time, no strings attached. While Pippa is a woman trying to steer clear of her abusive ex-husband and forget the life she is trying to outrun though he is in prison. The two meet at a halloween party in costume and share an amazing night together. There is just one problem, that one night turns into a pregnancy and Pippa can’t even recall who the father might be. Tanner just happens to come back into her life a couple of years later at just the right time when Pippa is having issues with her ex husband who has just been released from prison. Can Tanner get Pippa out of the crosshairs of her ex? Is Pippa the one woman that can make Tanner give up his bachelor ways?

This is a fantastic book, a quick read, with more than enough action. I love how the author has brought local places to the area in the story. For those that have lived in the area will surely appreciate that. This book is action packed from page one. Definitely give this one a read, it’s amazing!
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1,959 reviews25 followers
November 10, 2022
This was a great read. I was gripped right from the beginning. I loved the story and the authors attention to creating the characters really brought them to life.

Our leading lady Pippa has escaped a violent husband and is starting her life over. When she gets dragged to a fancy dress masquerade party she decides this is her time to ignite the passion back into her life and boy does she do that will an attractive gladiator who rocks her world. Given her past Pippa doesn't want to give details out so they lose touch.

That handsome gladiator was Diesel. Part of the SEAL team. Diesel has had troubled relationships in the past but can't get that one night with the woodland fairy out of his mind.

Fast forward 2 years. Pippa has a big surprise and is in great danger when her ex husband returns and wants to get to her.
Diesel returns wanting to find his fairy but is in for 2 big surprises. Firstly, there was a surprise left between Pippa and Diesel the night of the party and secondly, the woman he loves is taken by her violent ex.
Can he use his skills and training to save her. And what happens when he does save her? Will the connection still be there.
429 reviews3 followers
November 11, 2022
Finding Bryce
By: Debra Parmley
4*

This book was very very good. It lost one star because the first part of the book took a little to get into. I thought the introductions of all the characters was a little clunky and overwhelming. There were so many introductions of the brotherhood that, while needed, felt very overwhelming.
However, once the plot gets going - it was impossible to put the book down. Pippa fled her ex-husband to protect herself and her family. She felt like she could finally let her guard down when she finds out that her ex-husband is in jail. However, she can’t relax long because soon her ex is coming for revenge.
Pippa shared one wonderful night with Diesel. Diesel is a member of the Navy SEALS. After that night, she finds herself pregnant. However, she never plans on anything more than one night. So she chooses to raise her child by herself. However, their lives become very entangled once Diesel realizes he has a son and that Pippa is in danger.
This was an amazing start to what will be a great series. I am anxiously awaiting book 2. I definitely recommend this quick read.
2,082 reviews20 followers
October 22, 2022
4 Stars
Finding Bryce (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 1) by Debra Parmley

Finding Bryce is the first book in the Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII is a Military Romance that I read in one sitting. This is a fairly new author to me and one thing I noticed with this story is it jumped around and at times was a bit hard to follow and some parts felt a tad rushed but with that being said I still enjoyed the story. This is a story about Pippa and Diesel, she is working full time and taking classes He’s a Seal and these two meet at a costume party. She’s not really a dater but she decides to relax and have fun for once. Dressed as a fairy and him a gladiator they have their one night and neither one gets the others names. Fast forward a couple of years and she bow has a big secret. But when she finds herself in a situation will she be saved before its to late? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. Im looking forward to the next book in this series.
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1,212 reviews5 followers
November 12, 2022
Finding Bryce (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 1)

I know the purpose of a quick read is to get engrossed in the book quickly, but I don't think I have had a story grab me quite as fast as this one did. I am not one to read in the car but I couldn't not read this book while we were out running errands.

With a quick introduction of the guys on the SEAL Team and then meeting Pippa we are on our way into the story. We learn a lot in a short time and I definitely want more of these guys.

Pippa has been through so much at such a young age, but has finally settled in a new location with no life outside of school and work she goes to a party that changes everything for her.

I was charmed early by the gladiator and his charm did not fade. If I could have met a guy like that in my younger years.

This I author is brand new to me and I really liked that this book is my introduction to her. I will be reading the others in this series, starting with the next two that have been released.
75 reviews1 follower
February 13, 2023
Pippa wanted nothing more than to protect her child and herself. Pippa feared her ex-husband, knowing how volatile he could be. So she did the only thing she could do, she ran. She ran and escaped Stan, but the fear of him catching up to her is something she thought would never leave her.
One day, Pippa receives a call, saying that Stan is in jail. Pippa feels such glee that she gives into her desires and has a night of passion with a handsome gladiator she met at a Halloween masquerade party.
No names, no contact, no information on the other person; just a night filled with passion. And unbeknownst to both of them, from that night of passion was born a child, a boy named Bryce, their son.
After Bryce turns 2, Stan is out of prison, and he finds Pippa and Bryce, and kidnaps both of them.
Thankfully Diesel, (our handsome gladiator) is a Navy Seal, and was already on his way to find Pippa after finding out she has a son, and the child is his.
I highly recommend reading this book with all its twists and turns and suspense and thrills! I promise you'll love it!!
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519 reviews13 followers
October 21, 2022
This book was a fantastic read from start to finish! I seriously was hooked all the way through! The author had a way with their writing skills and creating characters! Seriously, an amazing read!

Loved this book it had its steamy moments, action, drama, and the importance of family was greatly shown. I was held all the way through. I felt for Pippa and fear of men, and Taylor was a great guy. I loved when he discovered what came of their passionate night, he stepped up and would do anything to make his family safe again! The book pulled me in with the delicate writing, that flowed so nicely. Great character development as well. I was drawn in, and held to the end! This book was amazing and so much more!

Again, this is not a book to be passed up by any means, seriously! I highly recommend this must read book and author! Very much eager to read book 2! This was a must read! So glad I got to read it!
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1,156 reviews13 followers
November 2, 2022
I definitely loved this short novella but wish it was a bit longer. I can’t wait to read more in this series soon.
2 strangers meet at a costume party. A gladiator and a fairy. They engage in a beautiful night together that sticks with them
For years to come. Neither can get the other out of their minds. Pippa has a reminder every time she looks at her son. Tanner is a navy seal and is away for most of that time saving the world but still thinks about that night before he left for a mission.
When Tanner’s father is at the park and sees Pippa and her son, he automatically starts asking questions and putting the facts together. By the time Tanner can get to Pippa, her ex has found her and taken her and her son. Luckily, Tanner is a Navy Seal so when him
And his team go hunting, it’s not hard to find when Pippa is being held. This book deserves a lot more pages but, it was still perfect the way it was. Cannot wait for more from this author!
74 reviews1 follower
November 4, 2022
Fantastic and quick read. This was a hard book to put down once you've started it. I enjoyed that the book touched on some fundamental issues other books don't.

This book follows the story of Tanner "Diesel" Taylor and Joyce Pippalousa Smith. Diesel is a navy seal and travels often. In a job that involves a lot of travel, there is only time for quick relationships. Diesel is not looking for anything serious when he meets a mysterious woman one night. While Pippa is a homebody with a past that's hard to forget. A life looking over your shoulder is never fun.

What happens when these two meet? A case of two worlds colliding. What happens when one of them has secrets and the biggest being their name? One night of passion can lead to many consequences. What happens when the past you are hiding from finds you?

Read this amazing book to find out what happens with these two. Also, to find out what Pippa's secret past holds.
222 reviews3 followers
November 6, 2022
Overall, this was a pretty good book. The story is short, which can lead to gaps that make you wonder, but the pacing is very quick. When Pippa meets a man at a Halloween party, she decides to act out of character for herself, and has a one night stand with him. When she discovers she’s pregnant, she has no way to find him as they chose to not exchange any information. She has the baby and raises him by herself for the first two years of his life until her one time lovers father happens across the pair in a local park and realizes that the little boy looks like his son. Tanner’s father tells him of his suspicions, and the pair try to find out more information about Pippa and her son, Bryce. Just as they think they have enough information to possibly consider Tanner approaching Pippa about the little boy, Pippa’s ex-husband kidnaps her and her son. Tanner, along with his other navy SEAL teammates, works to get Pippa and Bryce back.
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741 reviews2 followers
November 10, 2022
Finding Bryce is a short, but sweet, contemporary romance novella which I really enjoyed. I really wish it had been a full length novel as I’d loved to have explored these two characters in more depth.
Pippa is in hiding from her ex-husband but is finally talked into going to a Halloween party by her friend. In a moment of weakness she has a one night stand with handsome SEAL Diesel Taylor. No names or numbers are exchanged but both can’t forget the other.
When they meet again a couple of years later their lives have both changed but the attraction is still there.
I really enjoyed Pippa and Diesel’s story. Although short, the author has managed to pack quite a bit into this novella. The storyline flows well and keeps the reader engaged, wanting to keep reading to see how their story turns out.
This is just the first book in the series and I look forward to reading more about Diesel’s fellow SEALs.
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1,056 reviews25 followers
November 12, 2022
This was a quick but very suspenseful start to the series, and I loved every minute of it! The author somehow captured everything needed for an explosive story in such a short amount of time. I can’t wait to read the second book!

Pippa and Tanner meet at a costume party and hit it off immediately. It gets steamy very quickly, and they leave without knowing the other’s identity as they are both masked. It all seems fine as a one-night stand until Pippa discovers she is pregnant by this mystery gladiator and vows to protect her baby at all costs. Once her ex gets out of prison, he finds and abducts both Pippa and her son. Will Tanner be able to save them both, or will he never get to know his son at all?

There is plenty of romance and action in this book, and I am super excited to see what the author has in store for the next! I highly recommend picking this up. I bet you’ll devour it just like I did!
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6,468 reviews79 followers
October 21, 2022
I love the action, intense suspense, excitement and fierce passion of seal team books, so when I saw this one pop up it was a no brainer to grab and get going.

Finding Bryce is the first book in the Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII series and has it all. I cannot wait for the next book. I think I found my next book boyfriend. Well at least until the next book.

A Gladiator and a Woodland Fairy share one night of glorious passion and that was all it was meant to be. Now two years later he quickly finds out that their lives had changed irrevocably. When her past catches up to her can he keep them safe?

This story will have you swooning and hot and bothered whilst on the other hand it has you sitting on the edge of your seat in suspense.

Noooooooo, it is toooooo short of a story and I wanted more.
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560 reviews7 followers
November 7, 2022
This book is book one of the series. It’s the first book I’ve read by this author but it was good! I was sucked in and couldn’t put it down.

Pippa has moved across the country to escape the disaster that was her abusive marriage. When she gets word that her ex is in jail for assault, she couldn’t be happier. She’s free! She lets her friend talk her into a Halloween costume party. Pippa is feeling brave and takes a chance with Tanner. Tanner is working on getting over his on again off again relationship. Pippa (as a woodland fairy) may be just what he needs. Of course Pippa and Tanner leave the party knowing nothing about each other and that will backfire in a big way. Lots happens after the Halloween party. You definitely need to give it a read to find out.

This was a quick read but so much happens! You get sucked in and can’t wait to see how it will all play out!
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246 reviews3 followers
February 14, 2023
Book One of The Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII series, follows Navy SEAL Diesel and Pippa. Pippa had narrowly escaped from her abusive ex-husband with her life and relocates. Her friend and coworker talks her into attending a party, where she meets Diesel. Not knowing each other’s names, they have a night to remember. Then, Pippa finds out she is pregnant. A couple of years go by, and she has still not run into Diesel. She thinks she has escaped her ex-husband for good, but he is determined to find her. Does Diesel ever get the chance to meet his son? Does Pippa’s ex-husband end up finding her? Find out in Finding Bryce.
Finding Bryce is full of relatable characters and feelings. It is a quick read with action, erotica, and romance. I did not want to put the book down.
If you are looking for a sultry romance with some darkness, look no further!
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113 reviews2 followers
March 15, 2023
Finding Bryce by Debra Parmley is an amazing book! This is one of the few books that I read within hours of beginning. The storyline is fast paced, filled with twists and turns. This books is about Diesel and Pippa who meet one magical night at a masquerade party. They had one night, a night filled with fun and passion, but they did not reveal their identities to each other. Not a big deal, right? Pippa soon finds out some news she she would love to share with her mystery man, but does not know how to reach him. Years pass and life goes on until Diesel’s father sees Pippa at the park. His father becomes intrigued and tells Diesel what he has discovered. Diesel Decides to do some investigating of his own when he discovers Pippa is missing. Will Diesel and his Navy SEAL brothers find Pippa before it is too late? What did Pippa need to tell Diesel? Find out by reading Finding Bryce!
1,002 reviews36 followers
October 30, 2022
This is a quick read about finding love in the last place you would look for it. Pippa has left an abusive relationship to start over. She takes a chance and lives on the edge one night but that one night will change her life forever. Diesel is the man Pippa takes a chance with and thankfully he is the kind of man you want in your life.

There is a lot of telling in this book and not enough feeling for me. I did not feel the spark between the two characters and their story came off dry for me. The story felt more like a summary instead of a novella. There was not a lot of character depth, and I did not feel pulled into their story. Along with their romance there is also some danger thrown in.
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3,788 reviews21 followers
November 4, 2022
This is a okay short story. I did not love it just because I felt there multiple spots where either too much information was given or not enough. The story line is cute and has a bit of suspense. The characters are good as the SEAL’s hold up to being their bossy protective selves. There were characters mentioned that did nothing or were never seen in the book. This just leads to cluttering up the story. In my opinion there is also an issue with what person this story was told at times. This leads to confusion fir the reader.

Like I said above this is an okay story. In my opinion with some cleaning up it could be more. The storyline itself is a nice idea which is what led me to picking this up.
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