Hot SEALs: Reclaiming the SEAL (Kindle Worlds) (Lost and Found Series Book 11) by J.M. Madden

require you to be in harm’s way like this, I would be ecstatic. Because I love you. And because I don’t want you to have to face that day after day.”
    The thought of making her worry about him every time he went out made him a little sick to his stomach. Julie deserved more than that.
    Hell, maybe he deserved more than that.
    He thought for a few minutes as he finished off his ice cream, and Julie seemed content to let him. Something she’d said months ago had lingered in his mind, because it had jolted him at first.
    “Was your friend Lacey serious when she mentioned that job in Colorado to you?”
    Julie paused mid-lick and turned her head to look at him. “Yes,” she said slowly. “She also mentioned that Max was working his ass off and that she would be happy when they hired a few more people.”
    Gabe choked out a laugh. “She did, did she?”
    Julie nodded and resumed her lick, but he could see tears glimmering in her pale green eyes. Gabe looked out at the ocean again, but didn’t say anything for a long time.
    “I need time to think about this, Julie. I need time to come to terms with the fact that I probably won’t be a SEAL again. Can you give me that? I’ll get through rehab and see where I am.”
    She gave him that loving, supportive smile he’d come to depend on. “I will always be here waiting for you. And I go where you go.”
    *     *     *
    EIGHT WEEKS LATER, Gabe had his answer.
    As he looked at the paperwork in his hands, he didn’t know how to feel. Gratified, of course, but incredibly disappointed too.
    After weeks of sweating and grunting and building muscle, he was as good as he could be. He had graduated from rehab.
    But it wasn’t enough for the Navy.
    Yes, he could walk and jog now, just not without pain. The doctor had said that the pain would probably always be a companion, sometimes more, sometimes less. Right now it was a mild ache, as if he’d strained a muscle.
    The Navy had offered him a light-duty job. But it wasn’t what he wanted.
    Feeling oddly satisfied, he looked down at the paper in his hands again, excitement thrumming through him.
    We would like to offer you a position at Lost and Found Investigative Service, starting immediately .
    The End…
    If you enjoyed Gabe and Julie’s story and would like to learn more about the combat modified veterans that work at the Lost and Found Investigative Service, explore the links below.
    And happy reading!!!
    The Embattled Road (FREE prequel)
    Embattled Hearts – Book 1 (FREE)
    Embattled Minds – Book 2
    Embattled Home – Book 3
    Embattled SEAL – Book 4
    Her Forever Hero – Grif
    SEAL’s Lost Dream – Flynn
    Unbreakable SEAL – Max
    Embattled Christmas
    Loving Lilly

About the Author
    NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author J.M. Madden writes compelling romances between ‘combat modified’ military men and the women who love them. J.M. Madden loves any and all good love stories, most particularly her own. She has two beautiful children and a husband who always keeps her on her toes.
    J.M. was a Deputy Sheriff in Ohio for nine years, until hubby moved the clan to Kentucky. When not chasing the family around, she’s at the computer, reading and writing, perfecting her craft. She occasionally takes breaks to feed her animal horde and is trying to control her office-supply addiction, but both tasks are uphill battles. Happily, she is writing full-time and always has several projects in the works. She also dearly loves to hear from readers! So, drop her a line. She’ll respond.