Carys Parker came to Mexico for sunshine and margaritas-not to fall for a Marine whose slow smile and steady touch make her forget every reason she's kept her heart guarded. Their rules were simple: no last names, no numbers, no strings. Just one unforgettable week.Eric Blackwood lives by honor, discipline, and the call of duty. He never planned on love, but from the moment he met Carys, he knew she was different. Fate brings them together again, and this time neither of them can deny that what they've found is rare-and worth the risk.But loving a Marine comes with challenges Carys never expected. Not everyone welcomes her into Eric's world, and every deployment pulls them apart just as their bond deepens. When a last-minute mission arrives at the worst possible time, they'll both be forced to ask-can a romance born in paradise survive the harshest tests of reality?

Mode of access: World Wide Web