Book 1 of West Coast Navy SEALs From beloved romance author Anne Elizabeth comes a hot new contemporary romance trilogy featuring hunky Navy SEALs and the strong-minded, sexy women who capture their hearts. He lost just about everything on that mission... Being a Navy SEAL means everything to John "Red Jack" Roaker, but a mission gone wrong has left his buddy dead, his memory spotty, and his world turned upside down. His career as a SEAL is threatened unless Dr. Laurie Smith's unconventional methods of therapy can help him. Maybe she can show him how to get it back... Laurie's father was a SEAL―and she knows exactly what the personal cost can be. She can't resist trying everything to help this man, and not only because she finds him as sexy as he is honorable. As the layers of Jack's resistance peel away, he and Laurie unearth secrets that go to the highest levels of the military― and the deepest depths of their hearts... West Coast Navy SEALs Series: A SEAL at Heart (Book 1) Once a SEAL (Book 2) A SEAL Forever (Book 3) Praise for A SEAL at Heart : "A beautiful story of life, loss, and love." ―New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann "The connection between Jack and Laurie is instantaneous and combustible." ―Publishers' Weekly "You will not find a better storyteller with such feeling for the hearts of our military warriors." ―Coffee Time Romance Navy SEAL John Roaker, known to his buddies as Red Jack, survives a mission that turns into a massacre. The body count includes his best friend, Don. Wounded in soul and spirit as well as body, Jack is sent to recuperate stateside. Filled with survivor’s guilt and suffering from PTSD, Jack is one step away from being another suicide statistic. The first time Laurie Smith sees Jack, she’s instantly attracted and comes close to having a one-night stand with him. But Laurie is a therapist who specializes in nontraditional treatments, and as the daughter of a SEAL herself, she recognizes Jack’s symptoms. In fact, from her father’s drinking and desertion, Laurie has some problems of her own. Two wounded souls find healing through love in Elizabeth’s romance. Readers will find this book an accurate reflection of what’s happening in the world today and perhaps be uplifted by its message of hope. --Shelley Mosley "The connection between Jack and Laurie is instantaneous and combustible" ― Publishers Weekly "I look forward to see what Anne has in-store." ― Urban Girl Reader " SEAL at Heart is an interesting read." ― Brazen Reads "The action sequences were very detailed and exciting and the concept behind the book was very interesting." ― LeAnn’s Book Reviews "Anne Elizabeth is a romantic writing force to be contended with and read by every reader with passion in their heart. The story that is woven shows the balancing act those in the military must go through to have and keep love. Bravo!" ― The Reading Reviewer "A SEAL at Heart " is an exciting and poignant read that gives insight into the dangerous and stressful life of a SEAL even as it shows the magnitude of the sacrifices and commitment of these amazing heroes. TOP PICK" ― Night Owl Reviews "This book absolutely captivated me." ― Minding Spot "Elizabeth’s series starter is, like the title, filled with heart and action. Vivid descriptions of military missions, and the pain that can come from them, make this a page-turner." ― RT Book Reviews "Two wounded souls find healing through love in Elizabeth’s romance. Readers will find this book an accurate reflection of what’s happening in the world today and perhaps be uplifted by its message of hope." ― Booklist "I loved this book. It was unexpected but it was almost perfect." ― Books Like Breathing New York Times bestselling author Anne Elizabeth is a romance author, comic creator, and a monthly columnist for RT Book Reviews magazine. With a BS in business and MS in communications from Boston University, she is a regular presenter at conventions as well as a member of The Author’s Guild and Romance Writers of America. Anne lives with her husband, a retired Navy SEAL, in the mountains above San Diego. Chapter 1 If you're not gonna pull the trigger, don't point the gun. ―James Baker Operation Sundial, at an undisclosed location deep in the jungle Blood dripped down his forehead and blurred his vision. Wiping it away, Jack forced his eyes to focus. He squinted, but it was useless. The helicopter downwash whirled mud and dirt into the air faster than he could blink, and the clouds of grit stuck to his face. Nothing shielded him from the suffocating pelting of the brownout, making him blind as hell without his protective glasses. Gathering the five-foot-ten-inch form of his swim buddy Don into his arms, he duckwalked as low as he could, heading toward the belly of the helicopter. Luckily the rain had stopped momentarily as the rotor blades cut the air, but it made the moment more surreal. Whup, whup, whup... He blew air out of his mouth