Embattled Hearts (Contemporary Military Suspense)

J.M. Madden

Mar 2014 · Lost And Found Book 1 · J.M. Madden

About this ebook

John Palmer hasn’t felt like a real man since he was injured during combat in Iraq. Though not content with his new life, he is mostly adapting, just like the other vets at the Lost And Found Investigative Service. When Shannon Murphy is hired on as the new office manager, life suddenly gets a lot more interesting. Before long, John finds himself wondering if he could ever be the kind of man Shannon needs. 

Shannon Murphy wasn’t really looking for love when she hired on at LNF, but finds herself hopelessly attracted to the sex-on-wheels former Marine, John Palmer. The man is grumpy and nearly impossible to work with, but his brand of masculinity appeals to her on a basic level. Soon Shannon is wondering just what it would take for John to want her the way she wants him. 

When an old enemy tries to settle a vendetta against Shannon, John insists on protecting her. He moves into her house, fanning the spark of attraction into a blaze. But the danger continues to escalate. Will the connection that they’ve found survive when they’re thrust into a fight for their lives?

Lost and Found Series Reading Order

The Embattled Road- Prequel- 0.5

Embattled Hearts- Book 1

Embattled Minds- Book 2

Embattled Home- Book 3

Embattled SEAL- Book 4

Embattled Ever After- Book 5

Embattled Return- Book 6

Connected Novellas- 

SEAL’s Lost Dream- Book 2.5

Her Forever Hero- Book 3.5

Unbreakable SEAL- Book 3.6

Embattled Christmas- Book 3.7

Loving Lilly- Book 4.2

Her Secret Wish- Book 4.3

SEAL’s Christmas Dream- Book 4.7

Mistletoe Mischief- 5.1

Lost and Found Pieces 1- Book 5.2

Lost and Found Pieces 2

Connected Spinoffs-

The Lowells of Honeywell, Texas

Forget Me Not- Prequel

Untying His Not- Book 1

Naughty by Nature- Book 2

Trying the Knot- Book 3

The Dogs of War-

Genesis- Prequel

Chaos- Book 1

Destruction- Book 2

Retribution- Book 3

Catalyst- Book 4

Ratings and reviews

Embattled Hearts was a good 4 star read and the first book in the Lost and Found series. There are some things you can’t change in life, who you’re related to, taxes, the nasty boss you’d like to shove off a roof. And you can’t choose who you’re attracted to. Shannon is hired on to work at LNF Investigative Services. And when she meets John sparks fly between them. John doesn’t think that he has a chance with Shannon, why would she want a guy like him?(broke my heart) John is struggling with his injuries suffered from being in the Marines. He isn’t able to go out into the field like the other detectives and hates it. When Shannon’s safety is at risk due to a stalker, John offers to stay with her for protection. Will they find out who the stalker is? Will they give in to their attraction? You’re the first person I’ve ever been with who doesn’t make me want to shoot somebody out of boredom -John My emotions were all over the place, with some teary eyed moments. I feel these two were meant for each other and you could feel their connection on so many levels. The secondary characters were great and I was very happy with the ending. The struggles that John went through trying to deal with his injuries is exactly what alot of our military go through everyday. To have this in a story brought some realism to it, kudos to J.M. Madden

Reality set in an awesome story of veterans out of battle but still fighting for day to day normalacy. Delighful characters with levels of personality. An awesome story that touches the heart and streams up the pages. Action, angst, sex, real people passion. A new author for me, but so far i like.

Was never much of a reader before but the last few years I've read more and more and found lots and lots of really good books to read and this one falls into one of those good books to read categories. It is a book that I will definitely keep in my library where I can enjoy reading it again.

About the author

USA Today Best-selling author JM Madden is terminally addicted to romances, thanks to finding her aunt's stash of 'Harlequin Presents' years ago during a sleepover, J.M. Madden loves any and all good love stories. Most particularly her own. She has two beautiful children and a husband who always keeps her on her toes.

J.M. was a Deputy Sheriff in Ohio for nine years, until hubby moved the clan to Kentucky. When not chasing the family around, she's at the computer, reading and writing, trying to perfect her craft. She occasionally takes breaks to feed her animal horde, and is trying to control her office-supply addiction, but both tasks are uphill battles. Happily, she is writing full-time now. She always has several projects in the works and loves to hear from readers.