I spent years living in fear because of my own mistake.Living in self-imposed isolation, I suffered through years of guilt and fear and anxiety. But I couldn’t keep hiding indefinitely, so I moved to Sleepy Hollow to be closer to my best friend and her family.Despite my worries, it was better than I’d hoped. I found a cute little house. Friends. A job I loved.And I met Grant. We’re just friends—I have too much baggage for more—but seeing him is my favorite part of the week.But when my ordinary job turns into a nightmare, Grant’s the one I want to protect me. And it’s only when I’m in his arms that I feel safe.Neither of us were looking for a relationship.It seemed better that way. Safer. Even if Scarlett was the kindest and most beautiful woman I’d ever met.Deep down, I think I always knew I wanted more. But I thought we’d have time to ease into it.Then Scarlett’s attacked while defending her patient, and everything is thrown into stark clarity. Why am I ignoring what my heart is telling me? Am I going to let the ghosts of my past determine my future?When it turns out the attack wasn’t random, that Scarlett was targeted and she’s still in danger, I’ll use everything I learned as a SEALto protect her. Because I’m not willing to lose the first woman I’ve seen a forever with.Scarlett’s Hero has a former SEAL turned firefighter hero, a kind but emotionally wounded heroine, friends-to-lovers, action and danger, forced proximity, thrilling twists, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. (Can be read as a standalone novel.)