Meet
the Military Men of the Lucky Thirteen Series in Once Upon a Seal by
Suzan Butler!
Coming
May 19th
is the fifth novel in the Lucky Thirteen series, ONCE UPON A SEAL
from New
York Times
and USA
Today
best-selling author, Suzan Butler! Read how a small town girl starts
to change her perceptions after conversations with a reclusive former
Navy SEAL.
Check
out Suzan’s recent post about summer reads on Fresh
Fiction!
About
ONCE UPON A SEAL
Maddie
Benson has spent her entire life in Sugar Falls and has never
ventured—nor wanted to venture—beyond her small town’s safe
borders. But when her delivery job takes her to the doorstep of one
very reclusive, former Navy SEAL, Sebastian McIntyre, her small town
perceptions are challenged with every conversation they have. It’s
not long before she’s losing herself—and her heart—to the
mysterious man behind the door.
Bastian’s
scars are deeper than the surface. They’re embedded into his soul,
and he’s content to keep them buried. But the second Maddie ends up
on his doorstep with her sparkling smile and her sunshine hair, his
quiet new life shatters and she just might be able to excise the
demons he’s tried hard to keep tucked away—if he lets her in.
When
Bastian’s old life comes haunting them, he knows he should let her
go. But the light she shines on his soul keeps the darkness within
him at bay. Letting her go may take more strength than he has, and
keeping her close could get her killed.
On Sale in Print and Digital: May 19, 2015
Tommy’s
Grocery was the only grocery store in Sugar Falls. We had a lot of
older folks that lived out in the country, so I frequently ran out
deliveries for them. But as I surveyed the contents of the delivery I
had now, making sure I had them all, this wasn’t for one of the
older couples, and I hadn’t recognized the name on the order
either. Sebastian? It sounded like a younger guy. Why couldn’t a
younger guy come get his own groceries?
And
it wasn’t a particularly large order either. Lots of fruits,
vegetables, a package of razors. So I imagined he was a clean-shaven
health nut. Not that I cared either way. I got paid no matter what.
And honestly, even though it was hot outside, I still liked getting
the fresh air and not being stuck in the store all day.
The
house wasn’t a rundown piece of crap like I expected, which was
further evidence that it wasn’t an older man. The house was cute,
gorgeous and had colorful flowers lining the front porch. Pretty
walking stones framed the sides of the circular driveway. The grass
was slightly overgrown, but mostly, the yard was well- landscaped.
Someone spent hours on it regularly. This was not the work of a
landscaper. This house was cared for with love, by someone who liked
working with his hands.
Which
only made me more curious of the owner.
I
got out of my truck and grabbed the three bags from the passenger
side. The heat beat down on me as I walked up. I rapped sharply on
the door and waited. It was solid oak, with two rectangular window
panes spanning half the height of the door. The decorative glass
obscured a clear view of the inside, but I could see a vague shape of
a man coming toward the entrance to the house.
But
the door didn’t open. A gruff voice barked, “Who is it?”
“Maddie
Benson. I have your delivery from Tommy’s.” As if for emphasis, I
lifted one arm so he could see the shape of the bag through the
decorative window.
“Just
a sec.” His form moved away. A minute or two passed as I waited for
him to return. He came back, and the chain rattled as he unlocked it.
I started forward when the door cracked open, but he didn’t let it
open. “Leave it on the mat.”
Slowly,
I set the bags down. “Okay. Um... It’s twenty-five sixty.” I
squinted my eyes to look through the glass, as if that would make it
easier to see him.
His
hand snaked around the door, holding a twenty and a ten. The hand was
large, fitting the massive shape I could make out on the other side
of the door. “Keep the change.”
I
took the bills from him. “Thanks, um...” I glanced at the ticket
in my hand, skimming over it quickly. “Mr. McIntyre.” I stopped.
McIntyre? “You’re related to Jenny?”
The
door slammed shut in answer.
I
glared at the shut door. Wasn’t that just nice. Was this how he
treated everyone or was I just special? I almost wanted to knock and
tell him what an asshole he was, but instead, I turned and headed
back to my truck.
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ONCE UPON A SEAL to your TBR pile on Goodreads!
Author
Bio: Suzan
Butler writes adult contemporary romance and has a penchant for Dr.
Pepper, ice hockey, and world domination. She lives in Texas under a
not-so-secret identity with two monsters, writing naughty books and
planning the next step in her evil plans into the twilight hours of
the night because that's when it's quiet in the house. She loves to
hear from readers.
Suzan
also has a monthly newsletter she shares with her alter ego, New York
Times and USA Today bestseller, S.M. Butler, who writes new adult
romantic suspense and military romance. In the newsletter, you'll
find information about new releases, updates on future books,
contests, giveaways, get first peek at new covers, and find out where
she'll be visiting through books signings and conventions throughout
the year.
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