His Last Defense

Karen Rock

Apr 2017 · Harlequin

About this ebook

Semper Paratus. Always ready.

Years ago, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Dylan Holt left Kodiak, Alaska, with his heart in pieces. He thought Nolee Arnauyq and her mouthwatering curves were behind him—until he's sent to rescue the crew of a capsizing boat…including Nolee. And Dylan is definitely not ready for the too-familiar way his body aches at seeing her again.

Nolee's always gone after what she wanted, and to hell with the risks. Now she's a rookie ship captain taking on the deadly waters of the Bering Sea. But out on these treacherous waters, there's no way to avoid the sizzling sexual tension between them—or the dangerous pull of emotions that could leave both their hearts lost at sea…

Ratings and reviews

Amount of sex 3 / 5 How explicit 2.5 / 5 Romance 4 / 5 Overall: 4 / 5 I have always loved watching DEADLIEST CATCH on the Discovery Channel as well as the 2006 movie The Guardian starting Kevin Costner. His Last Defense reminds me of both and it is an action packed second chance romance by Karen Rock. The story line is unique and refreshing and I was hooked from the very beginning. In the story, Dylan is a USCG rescue swimmer currently stationed in his home town of Kodiak, Alaska. He has recently returned to Kodiak after nine years of being a rescue swimmer. He left Alaska, heartbroken by his first love, Nolee. Currently, Nolee is a first-time Captain of a crab fishing vessel. On her first trip out, disaster strikes her ship and she had to make a distress call. Unbeknownst to her, Dylan is back in Kodiak and is the one who rescues her ship. She is not sure how she feels as Dylan broke her heart when he left. This story is a great action packed romance, which had me gripping my Kindle wondering what will happen next! A definite add to your TBR list! *Voluntarily reviewed from an advanced copy*

Fear of hard work didn't stop Nolee from achieving her dreams but made her more determined to succeed in a testosterone charged environment. The sea owns her heart, body and soul. When a turn of events brings a face to face confrontation with her past, will this fearless fighter end up meeting her match? His Last Defense brings out the heavy artillery. In Nolee, Ms. Rock builds a courageous woman with the strength to take on the world and conquer sexism while standing up to danger. Dylan brings bad boy swagger and fire all his own with his tempting smile and sensuous looks. Taking a walk on the wild side has never been so much fun.

About the author

Award-winning author Karen Rock is both sweet & spicy—at least when it comes to her writing! The author of YA and adult contemporary books writes spicy suspense and small-town romances. A big believer in Happily-Ever-After, Karen loves creating unforgettable stories that leave her readers smiling. Karen is an avid reader and baker who loves having the Adirondack Park as her backyard, where she lives with her husband and daughter who make her life complete.