Book 2 of West Coast Navy SEALs From beloved romance author Anne Elizabeth comes a hot contemporary romance trilogy featuring hunky Navy SEALs and the strong-minded, sexy women who capture their hearts. What woman hasn't dreamed of what it would be like to marry a Navy SEAL? Dan McCullum is everything Aria has ever imagined―sweet, strong, and sexy as hell. She just never expected how tough the SEAL life would be. Dan could be gone at a moment's notice and not allowed to tell her where he's going or when he'll be back. Dan has never backed down from a challenge in his life. But this one is his hardest yet. How does he balance his duty to his country with a soul-deep love for Aria? It's going to require patience, ingenuity, and some of the hottest homecomings he can dream up. Because for him, this isn't a fling: this is forever... West Coast Navy SEALs Series: A SEAL at Heart (Book 1) Once a SEAL (Book 2) A SEAL Forever (Book 3) Praise for Once a SEAL : "Anne Elizabeth writes Navy SEALs from the heart, action-packed, intense and sexy." ―New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan "If hunky and sweet military men make you swoon this is the book for you!" ―RT Book Reviews "I connected with the characters and am looking forward to more from Ms Elizabeth." ― Long and Short Reviews "If hunky and sweet military men make you swoon this is the book for you! Anne Elizabeth continues her fantastic SEAL series, and the characters are charming." ― RT Book Reviews "An insightful look at the life of a militarily wife. " ― Midwest Book Review "It is a realistic insight into the dynamics of a military family and the hardships they face." ― Hesperia Loves Books "If you love military romance, this book is definitely a different take on it. Something different in a very saturated, sub-genre. I liked it and I think you will too!" ― Deb’s Book Bag " Her story held absolute realistic characters and a extremely realistic storyline." ― The Reading Cafe "Once A Seal was one of the most enjoyable books I have read this year. " ― i’ll have another book "Those who enjoy their military romances with a lot of spice and authenticity should definitely give this one a try." ― Delighted Reader "For those wanting a realistic sweet romance that shows what life would be like as a SEAL wife, this book is for you. " ― Reading in Pajamas "Anne Elizabeth writes Navy SEALs from the heart, action-packed, intense and sexy." ― #1 New York Times bestseller Christine Feehan "This is another enjoyable story from Anne Elizabeth with a look at SEAL life." ― Eye on Romance 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 September 9, Amphibious Base, Coronado, California Dark clouds filled the sky above her. Please don't rain. Aria rubbed her arms, hoping to chase away the chill. It didn't work. She shook the sand off the hem of her bridal gown and eyed the weather encroaching on her wedding day. It was impossible not to worry about a deluge, her not-present-and-accounted-for fiancé, and the guests who watched her like a hawk. What would happen if Dan didn't show? Her throat constricted. Oh, God, I'd be mortified! The sun peeked momentarily from behind the clouds, briefly spreading a glittering cache of diamonds across the water. Shouldn't she relax? Coronado was known for its mild weather; though every now and then, nature kicked her heels, and a rainstorm became a tropical downpour that flooded everything and practically drowned those in its path. Her hand touched her throat but it didn't stop the choking sensation from growing tighter. "Are you okay?" asked a passing guest. "Fine. Thanks." She pasted on a smile and dropped her hand, lacing her fingers together, hoping he believed her. A class of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) trainees with numbers painted on their helmets ran by. Sweat dripped down their young faces as they shouldered giant packs on their backs. Several instructors nodded at her as the group sped by soundlessly. "Dan. Where are you?" she murmured. Perhaps the white-knuckle look wasn't supporting the vision of a calm bride. She didn't want to be one of those monster brides. But with this completely crazy event―whose fiancé came to the wedding via helicopter? Didn't that count as understandably upsetting? Waving back at the group gathered behind her, she said, "Just a few more minutes." She prayed that comment would be true. Just then the wind picked up, making her curls fly askew and the white tulle tied to the backs of the folding chairs dance. The simple decorations of flowers and fabric felt right for getting married in