He went to war to escape the girl he could never have.
Now he’s home… and she’s the only thing he can’t stop thinking about.
Six years ago, Jake Martinez left San Diego and the only life he knew to serve his country as a Marine. He promised himself that distance would erase the feelings he had for Emma Rodriguez—his little sister’s best friend and the one woman completely off-limits.
Emma never expected Jake to walk back into her life, scarred, stronger, and more impossible than ever to ignore. As a second-grade teacher, she’s built a simple, safe life… but nothing feels safe when Jake is around.
Thrown together to plan his welcome home party, old wounds resurface and hidden sparks ignite. Jake is determined to prove he’s not the same reckless boy who left. Emma is terrified of losing her heart to a man who’s already survived the unthinkable.
But in the quiet moments—on a front porch at dusk, under the glow of backyard lights, in stolen glances and almost-kisses—they both realize the truth:
Coming home may be the hardest battle Jake has ever fought… and the only one worth surrendering to.
When He Came Home is a tender, slow-burn military romance filled with heartfelt family bonds, forbidden attraction, emotional tension, and the healing power of love. Perfect for fans of Brenda Novak, Catherine Bybee, and Melissa Foster.
Genre: Romance
Now he’s home… and she’s the only thing he can’t stop thinking about.
Six years ago, Jake Martinez left San Diego and the only life he knew to serve his country as a Marine. He promised himself that distance would erase the feelings he had for Emma Rodriguez—his little sister’s best friend and the one woman completely off-limits.
Emma never expected Jake to walk back into her life, scarred, stronger, and more impossible than ever to ignore. As a second-grade teacher, she’s built a simple, safe life… but nothing feels safe when Jake is around.
Thrown together to plan his welcome home party, old wounds resurface and hidden sparks ignite. Jake is determined to prove he’s not the same reckless boy who left. Emma is terrified of losing her heart to a man who’s already survived the unthinkable.
But in the quiet moments—on a front porch at dusk, under the glow of backyard lights, in stolen glances and almost-kisses—they both realize the truth:
Coming home may be the hardest battle Jake has ever fought… and the only one worth surrendering to.
When He Came Home is a tender, slow-burn military romance filled with heartfelt family bonds, forbidden attraction, emotional tension, and the healing power of love. Perfect for fans of Brenda Novak, Catherine Bybee, and Melissa Foster.
Genre: Romance
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