First Light: Sexy Small Town Military Romance

Isabel Jolie

Sep 2021 · Noctivity, Inc.

About this ebook

Some secrets are worth hiding. Some are worth risking everything to reveal.

I came to Haven Island to disappear. New name, new identity, new life. The isolation is a small price to pay for keeping my family safe.

Then Logan steps into my world—Haven's police chief with perceptive eyes that see too much. He's recovering from his own wounds, but there's something undeniably protective about him that draws me in despite every instinct screaming to keep my distance.

He shares his past freely. His failed marriage. His disillusionment. His journey toward redemption.

I share nothing but carefully crafted lies.

With each sunrise we spend together, I fall deeper. With each touch, I risk more. Logan swore to uphold the law, while I'm living outside it. When my past finally catches up to me, I'll face an impossible choice—trust the man I'm falling for with the truth that could destroy us both, or lose the first real chance at love I've ever had.

The Haven Island series concludes with a protective police chief, a woman with dangerous secrets, and the healing power of trust. A standalone romantic suspense novel set on the shores of North Carolina, where people find shelter in their darkest hours.

First Light is a standalone steamy contemporary romance. The Haven Island Series can be read in any order; you do not need to read any of the other books in the series to enjoy First Light.

See what readers are saying:

“twists, turns, lies, and intrigue” -JennTheReadaholic

“A great steamy, romantic suspense that keeps the tension and the spice building through to the end….Truly a great romantic suspense read, with a suspense subplot that is so relevant to today’s world.” -BookDragonHeart

“I loved this book! No spoilers here though. The intrigue & sweetness combine for a great storyline, and one that feels real-to-life. Add in some steam and you've got a book that doesn't let you stop reading! First time reading this author, certainly not my last.” -she4Bub

“This book hooked me from the start. Suspenseful, romantic, and spicy with a whole lot of tension thrown in.” - CraftyBookWorm

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If you love these authors, you’ll enjoy this series: Julia Kent, TL Swan, Sierra Rose, Meghan Quinn, Elizabeth O’Roark, Ava Gray, J.T. Geissinger, Ava Harrison, Melanie Harlow, Kat T. Masen, Eva Winners, Marni Mann, Ivy Smoak, Michelle Heard, Lucy Darling, Monica Murphy, Layla Hagen, Pippa Grant, Carly Flynn, K.Bromberg, Lucy Score, Raylin Marks, Lily Gold, Penelope Sky, Bella J, Claire Kingsley, Eva Winners, Colleen Hoover, Louise Bay, Lucy Score, Ana Huang, Sara Cate, Olivia Hayle, Max Monroe, Tia Louise, Laurelin Paige, Carrie Ann Ryan, Lisa Renee Jones, Skye Warren, Willow Winters, K. A. LINDE, Shayla Black, Piper Lawson, Cadence Keys, Lauren Blakely.

Ratings and reviews

Wow. I’m not even sure what I can say about this book that won’t give away all the best secret revelations in it, ‘cause there are several. Cali isn’t quite what her surface portrays her to be, and Logan is leagues deeper than we’ve been led to imagine in the previous books. Even though it’s part of a continuity, this book can be read as a stand alone, but having read the earlier ones makes some of the interpersonal connections easier to understand. This was a slower build romance, because both of our leads are very guarded. It takes a lot of effort to get them out of their comfort zones to connect. I really enjoyed watching them get to know each other and fall for one another. I think they’re a perfect match for where their lives are leading them to in the future. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.

Since this was the first book, I have read by Isabel Jolie I didn’t know what to expect. All I can say is the more you read Cali and Logan’s story the more you get hooked. Secrets can sometimes destroy a relationship. Cali was keeping something from Logan, but she felt she was doing the right thing. Because he was a cop, she felt he wouldn’t understand. But Logan was the first guy she allowed herself to feel something for. Her feelings toward him were genuine. Even though she kept her secret what she felt for Logan was real. She gave him all of herself. But what would happen if and when he found out her secrets. Would he understand and forgive her? First Light is an enjoyable read. The more you read the more you find out about Cali and her secrets. Always wondering what will happen next and what Logan would do when he finds out her secrets. A story that will have you guessing until the end and a story worth reading. I was especially excited and pleased with the epilogue. This may have been my first book by Isabel Jolie, but it certainly will not be my last.

I adore this book. The concept of it was so incredibly genius, and I liked how Jolie has included politics and crime into First Light. Cali is a wonderful heroine, I loved her braveness and her loyalty. The love she had for her family, especially her brother was so rare. But of course, nothing tops the love she has for our hero. I loved how she wasn’t scared to defend herself and she knew wrong from right. How Jolie portrayed her character was magnificent and I loved her from the very beginning. Logan is quite literally my dream man. He has his flaws and imperfections but he is so wonderful, not just to her but to everyone else around him and his country. He was incredibly selfless and extremely caring. I loved how he wasn’t afraid on letting Cali know he wanted her, and he was going to get her. Their love for each other was beautiful, I adored how they found comfort and safety in each other’s arms. Just reading about them being cuddled up on the couch made my heart melt. I really loved how Isabel Jolie forwarded their relationship. 4.75⭐️ | 2🌶 | 1💧 Thank you to the author & Grey’s Promotions for sending me an ARC of this book.

About the author

Isabel Jolie, aka Izzy, lives on a lake, loves dogs of all stripes, and if she’s not working, she can be found reading, often with a glass of wine in hand. In prior lives, Izzie worked in marketing and advertising, in a variety of industries, such as financial services, entertainment, and technology. In this life, she loves daydreaming and writing contemporary romances with strong heroines.

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