Her Secret: Malone Brothers Book 1

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A Forced-Proximity Romantic Suspense Some encounters start with hello. Theirs started with a gun... Navy SEAL KC expected four weeks of peace and quiet at his uncle's beach house. Instead, he walks through the front door to find a frightened woman pointing a gun at his chest. Moriah has spent months running from people who want her dead. Desperate to stay alive, she's built her life on half-truths and false identities. She tells KC just enough to earn his sympathy—but not enough to reveal the danger she's really facing. As reluctant housemates, the two form an uneasy alliance. Determined to help, KC begins teaching Moriah how to protect herself. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the attraction growing between them. But trust is difficult when secrets stand between them. When Moriah's past finally catches up with her, KC must decide whether he can forgive the lies and fight for the future they've begun to build. To stay means risking everything. To run means losing the only man who's ever made her feel safe. Perfect for Readers Who Enjoy: Forced proximity Alpha military hero Woman on the run Reluctant housemates Protector romance Fake identity Small-town romance Beach house setting Dangerous meet cute Trust issues Past catches up Steamy romance HEA guaranteed Prefer closed-door romance? An updated version of this story is available under the pen name Sheridan Cole as Seaside Strangers by Sheridan Cole (©2026). The Sheridan Cole edition presents a sweeter, closed-door version of the same novel with refreshed narrative and dialogue. Both editions, published by Suspenseful Seduction Publishing, share the same storyline, with differences in language and on-page intimacy. “What a delight to discover Samantha Cole’s Malone Brothers! I devoured this book and am amazed to learn this was her first novel—ever. I’m reading the second book now and am going to be watching for more of Samantha’s brand of sexy romantic suspense in the future!” ~ USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Kallypso Masters .faq-item { border: 3px solid #e8003d; margin-bottom: 12px; } .faq-item summary { padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; } .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .faq-item summary::after { content: '∨'; color: #e8003d; font-size: 1.1em; transition: transform 0.2s; } .faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '∧'; } .faq-item .faq-body { padding: 0 20px 16px; } FAQs: How Will I Get My Books? Print books are shipped from an independent printer. Ebooks and audiobooks are delivered by email through Bookfunnel. Check your email and then follow the instructions to download to your device or read/listen in the Bookfunnel app on your favorite device. FAQs: How Do I Read My Books? You can read the ebooks on any ereader (Amazon, Kobo, Nook), your tablet, phone, computer, and/or in the free Bookfunnel app. FAQs: Can I Cancel an Order and Get a Refund? Ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital downloads are non-refundable. Print books and merchandise orders can not be canceled once they have been fulfilled and shipped. Prior to fulfillment, you can cancel the order. If there is a problem with your order, please contact the distributor listed on your order/shipping email for a replacement. Show more