Stormbound Sanctuary: Guarded Hearts Series - Book One

By Marie Lacroix

When widowed single mother Beth Carver witnesses a brutal crime on a moonlit pier, her quiet coastal life shatters in an instant. With her young son Benjamin's safety hanging in the balance, she's placed under 24/7 protection by the one man who swore never to get close to anyone again.

Drake Mercer, a battle-hardened former special operations soldier turned private security, knows the rules: stay detached, stay focused, and keep your principal alive. But Beth's quiet strength, unwavering devotion to her son, and the way she somehow sees past the armor he's built around his heart start to undo him piece by piece.

The killer is still out there-and someone close may be working against them. As the line between protection and desire blurs, danger creeps closer to their temporary hideout on a storm-battered lighthouse island. Drake will have to decide if he can protect Beth and Benjamin without risking his heart-or if the only way to truly keep them safe is to step into the shadows himself.

Romance meets danger in this tense, emotional romantic suspense about love, loss, and second chances... all under the watchful eyes of a son who doesn't miss anything (This is a clean romance thriller )

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FN4W3741
• ISBN13: 9798298916172
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"