HOT Storm: A Friends to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Military Protector Romance

Lynn Raye Harris

Sept 2021 · Hostile Operations Team® - Strike Team 2 Book 4 · H.O.T. Publishing, LLC

About this eBook

A friends to lovers, forced proximity, military protector romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynn Raye Harris.

She changed her name. Her look. Her location. But what if running away isn’t enough to save her?

Physical therapist Scarlett Reed is looking for a fresh start when she takes a job in another state. Her rules are simple: don’t get close to anyone, and flee at the first sign of danger.

Wounded soldier Malcolm McCoy plans to work hard in rehab so he can get back to saving the world. He isn’t looking for a relationship because the woman he wants belongs to another, but something about prickly Scarlett intrigues him anyway.

When she needs a place to stay, Mal offers her the apartment over his garage - and finds it nearly impossible to keep his hands off his sassy, sexy neighbor. They’re just friends, but they’re both wounded, both harboring secrets. Turning to each other is as natural as breathing. Scarlett knows she shouldn’t get involved, but a little friends with benefits action can’t hurt. Because they’ve agreed that’s all it will ever be.

But someone in Scarlett’s past circles closer, waiting for their chance to strike. And when they do, Mal will realize what he should have known all along. Scarlett’s his, and he’ll brave any storm to bring her back and give her the happily ever after she deserves. 

**Start reading the Hostile Operations Team Series - Strike Team 2 today and enjoy an action-packed, seriously romantic and steamy-good-fun military romantic suspense. Each book can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers or cheating and a guaranteed happily-ever-after ending!

Keywords: protector hero, forced proximity, damsel in distress, stalker, friends to lovers, escaping a killer, medical, friends with benefits, trauma, hidden identity

Ratings and reviews

Oh my goodness! I didn’t want to put this book down and go to bed. I wanted to stay up and read all night. But I didn’t and couldn’t, so I did the next best thing and picked it up again as soon as I could. I absolutely adored the banter between Mal and Scarlett. It reminds me a lot of the relationship I have with my husband. The bonus epilogue is so perfect. They’re absolutely a perfect couple.

Lol I have written this 3 times and keep losing the page and start over, but hey it's worth it. All Lynn Raye Harris books are awesome and this one is no exception. I mean does she ever let you down? Other authors I read have had a book or two that were ok. But not her. I always read her books in one day which sucks because then it's gone and I have to wait for the next one. Great job Lynn, can't wait for next book hot or Black list love them all. Lol no pressure.

Another great story! I enjoyed the unique twist to Mal & Scarlet's story. I found this to be an engaging action-packed whirlwind of a good time. Even though I knew they were going to fall in love, I was so excited when they finally admitted it.

About the author

 Lynn Raye Harris is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM SERIES of military romances as well as 20 books for Harlequin Presents. A former finalist for the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award and the National Readers Choice Award, Lynn lives in Alabama with her handsome former military husband, two crazy cats, and one spoiled American Saddlebred horse. Lynn's books have been called "exceptional and emotional," "intense," and "sizzling." Lynn's books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.