A lost journal. An anonymous email chain. And the grumpy, scarred Marine boss who has been reading her deepest secrets from day one.
On the same day I lose my job, my house, and all hope for the future, I also lose my journal. And the worst part?
A stranger finds it. Reads it. And leaves a comment.
At the end of his message is an email address and a plea:
Contact me. Please.
After a tequila-fueled night, I give in.
The man I discover is overflowing with kindness, humor, and depth-and our anonymous conversations quickly become the best part of my day.
Around the same time, I meet my new boss.
Lucas Hutton, a Marine with scars covering his body, heart, and soul.
The chemistry between us is a force of nature.
His intensity leaves me reeling.
What I don't realize is that the man behind the messages and the man standing in front of me are the same person.
Now, when the truth finally comes to light, the digital fantasy and my office reality are about to collide. I have to decide whether the connection that helped me survive my lowest moment can withstand the massive secret that started it all.
Secret Identity / Anonymous EmailsWorkplace RomanceGrumpy BossWounded Warrior / Military HeroForced ProximityMistaken IdentityProtective HeroHeat Level: Spicy (Open Door)
Vibes: Emotional, angsty, comforting, slow-burn tension
Setting: A family-owned hotel on the beach
Ending: Standalone HEA (Happily Ever After)
Perfect for fans of: Grumpy boss office romances, protective military heroes, and secret identity text-loop stories.