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Navy SEAL Murphy Coen should be celebrating the upcoming holidays with friends and family, but with his sister Aileen missing, thereâs not much for Murph to feel thankful for. To find Aileen, heâs fully prepared to use force, until an unexpected encounter has him rethinking his tactics. Shayma, his friend Daveedâs former fiancÊe, is sexy as hell, and something about her soothes his wayward soul. The brunette bombshell claims she can help, but Murphâs never been known for his patience. The clock is ticking, and he isnât sure Shayma wonât get in the way of doing what he needs to do.
After ending her engagement to the man chosen by her father, Shayma bint Amr Kahlan has been enjoying the sights of New York CityâĻand her exâs best friend Murphy. The menacing military man has the dark, brooding thing down, but Shayma is certain his temper will lead to troubleâtrouble his friends donât want him in. When Daveed offers to promote her father if she can keep Murph in check while he and Heath secretly search for Aileen, Shayma sees a chance to helpâĻand get back in her fatherâs good graces. Sheâs happy to prevent Murphy from getting out of hand. Besides, sometimes it takes a softer touch to get what you want.Â
Shayma and Murphyâs chemistry may be undeniable, but as the stakes get higher, can Murphy open himself up to love? Or will he be forced to choose between Shayma and finding his sister?
