Heartbreaker by Brighton Walsh

I might be a hero to our small town, but to Mackenna Haven, I’m just the heartbreaker who left her behind.
She was my best friend…my first everything. But when duty called, I answered, leaving behind the only girl I ever loved. She refused to be a distraction that could cost me my life, so I let her cut me loose.
But I never forgot her. Or the marriage pact we made before I left.
Ten years is a long time to wait for a second chance. Long enough for everything to change—except the way I feel about her.
She might not be the same girl I left behind, but the chemistry between us hasn’t faded. Being forced into a one tent situation proves as much. The spark between us has turned into a wild fire I’m desperate to be consumed by.
But fear is holding her back…unsure of where she fits in my plans. I have to somehow prove to her she is the plan.
I’ve spent a decade fighting for my country, and now I’m ready to fight for her. Because I lost her once, and I’ll be damned if I lose her again.

*This book was originally published as Captain Heartbreaker in 2020 and significantly edited and updated in 2025*