The MARINE: Steamy Military Romance

· Black Hawke Security Book 3 · Juliette N. Banks
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Aidan Black left the Marine Corps to skip the red tape, but it’s a woman from his past he’s now trying to avoid… one who believes him capable of murder.

 Briar Sutton is the last person I expect to see on my client’s driveway that day. It’s been months and we’ve successfully ignored and avoided one another. No one knows we have a past.

One where she believes I’m a murderer.

One where I thought she would be my wife.

Now my private paramilitary security crew are working the biggest kept secret in Hollywood – a celebrity wedding – and Briar is going to be there.

With her husband.

But I’ve seen the marks on her neck and hear the lies on her lips. Then I find out, not all is as it seems. We’re not the only one’s keeping secrets, and I didn’t become a US f*cking Marine by standing back and letting the woman I once loved disappear all over again.

Briar Sutton just became my number one job.

And the person who harmed her, my number one enemy.

 

THE MARINE is a steamy private security romance with spice and tons of suspense and action. If you love former military and special ops alphas who fall for sassy heroines, then you’ll love the Black Hawke Security series. Each book can be read as a standalone and has a happy ever after.


For readers who’ve enjoyed military romances by Susan Stoker, Anna Hackett, Cora Seton, Sybil Bartel and Rebecca Yarros.

 


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If you love these authors, you’ll enjoy this series: Susan Stoker, Jeanne St James, Riley Edwards, Caitlyn O'Leary, Maryann Jordan, Dale Mayer, Lynn Raye Harris, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Meli Raine, Nicole Elliot, Lori Ryan, Meghan March, Kristin Ashley, Kris Michaels, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, and Kristen Proby, Ana Huang, Anna Hackett, Melanie Harlow, Nicole Snoww, Brynne Asher, Brittney Sahin, Rina Kent, Nicole Fox, Rina Kent, Bella J, Renee Rose, Lisa Renee Jones, Sara Cate, Serena Akeroyd, Sadie Kincaid, Lucy Monroe, Shandi Boyes, L. Steele, Victoria Quinn, C.M. STEELE, Penelope Sky, Shantel Tessier, Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen, Claire Contreras, Ivy Smoak, Pippa Grant, Fiona Stone, Cassandra Robbins, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valent, J.T Geissinger, Max Monroe, Melanie Moreland, Eva Charles, CD Reiss, A. Zavarelli, K. A. LINDE, Shayla Black, BB Hamel, J.L Beck, Mandi Beck, DL Gallie, J. Saman, Luna Mason, K.C. Crowne, Kylie Kent, Khardine Gray, Renee Rose, Cora Reilly, Sophie Lark, H.D. Carlton, Danielle Lori, Penelope Douglas, Michelle Heard, Jagger Cole, Naomi West, Maggie Cole, Faith Summers, Pippa Grant, Elle James, Nicole Fox, Rina Kent, Bella J, Renee Rose, Lisa Renee Jones, Sara Cate, Serena Akeroyd, Sadie Kincaid, Lucy Monroe, Shandi Boyes, L. Steele, Victoria Quinn, C.M. STEELE, Penelope Sky, Shantel Tessier, Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen, Claire Contreras, Ivy Smoak, Pippa Grant, Fiona Stone, Cassandra Robbins, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valent, Melanie Harlow, J.T Geissinger, Max Monroe, Melanie Moreland, Eva Charles, CD Reiss, A. Zavarelli, K. A. LINDE, Shayla Black, BB Hamel, J.L Beck, Mandi Beck, DL Gallie, J. Saman, Luna Mason, K.C. Crowne, Kylie Kent, Khardine Gray, Renee Rose, Cora Reilly, Sophie Lark, Ana Huang, H.D. Carlton, Danielle Lori, Penelope Douglas, Michelle Heard, Jagger Cole, Naomi West, Maggie Cole, Faith Summers, Nicole Fox, Rina Kent, Bella J, Renee Rose, Lisa Renee Jones, Sara Cate, Serena Akeroyd, Sadie Kincaid, Lucy Monroe, Shandi Boyes, L. Steele, Victoria Quinn, C.M. STEELE, Penelope Sky, Shantel Tessier, Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen, Claire Contreras, Ivy Smoak, Pippa Grant, Fiona Stone, Cassandra Robbins, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valent, Melanie Harlow, J.T Geissinger, Max Monroe, Melanie Moreland, Eva Charles, CD Reiss, A. Zavarelli, K. A. LINDE, Shayla Black, BB Hamel, J.L Beck, Mandi Beck, DL Gallie, J. Saman, Luna Mason, K.C. Crowne, Kylie Kent, Khardine Gray, Renee Rose, Cora Reilly, Sophie Lark, Ana Huang, H.D. Carlton, Danielle Lori, Penelope Douglas, Michelle Heard, Jagger Cole, Naomi West, Maggie Cole, Faith Summers, Brynne Asher

 

Ratings and reviews

4.6
36 reviews
Kathy Guidry
January 24, 2025
The spice was on! Aidan, co-owner of Black Hawke Security, runs into the only woman he's ever loved and lost, Briar. Now faced with being around each other brings the trauma of the past rushing into the present. Can Briar escape the cruel cycle of an abuse victim enough to recognize what real love looks and feels like or will she continue emotionally crippled: "I don't want to feel anymore" "I need to escape my thoughts" Can Aidan come to terms with his guilt for leaving her vulnerable when his gut told him to protect her? Good news, touchy subject matter doesn't goes too deep and Aidan is a strong male with a loving, supportive heart and nature. Great read dealing with a subject that affects many and honestly, I related and cried.
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Heather Baxter
November 30, 2024
I loved this book as much as I've loved your previous books I've read. Juliette you have a way of writing that makes you want to be included in the stories. The way you tell a story is exhilarating. How these 2 could actually do without each other ever after the death of her father. Aiden loves her & so glad the ending ended up where everyone was happy. Couldn't believe it took them so long. Great book. Fantastic read. Thanx again for another great book.
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Susan Settles
June 6, 2025
This series captured my attention in the 1st few pages. My attention never eased but grew more intent as each page turned. I can't wait for the next book in this series. A must read for anyone that enjoys a spicy context.
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About the author

Juliette is a steamy romance author who has taken the romance genre by storm. She writes sexy heroes you'll fall in love with. Juliette also has a vast background in consumer marketing and previously published with Random House. She lives in New Zealand with Tilly, her Maine Coon kitty.


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