Whiskey Tribute: A Steamy Small-Town Best Friend's Widow Romance

A Heart-Wrenching Contemporary Romance About Love, Loss, and Finding Hope Again

A promise between best friends becomes a test of honor, loyalty, and forbidden love.

Retired Navy SEAL Curt never thought he'd be forced to keep his pledge to watch over Eric's family—but an assassin's bullet made that sacred vow a harsh reality. Eighteen months later, he's still protecting them, but his feelings for Eric's beautiful widow have shifted into dangerous territory.

Military wife Dana had been both mother and father to her children during her husband's countless deployments. When Eric finally retired from the Navy, she thought those lonely days were behind her forever. She was tragically wrong.

While Eric's SEAL teammates have rallied around the grieving family, one man stands above all the rest—the honorable warrior slowly invading her dreams and awakening her heart to love again.

They started as friends bound by grief and loyalty. Now both want something deeper, something real. But can they move past the overwhelming guilt of betraying a fallen hero by wanting each other? Or will Eric's memory always stand between them and their chance at happiness?

When love and honor collide, some promises are worth breaking—and some love is worth the fight.

This contemporary retired-military romance features:

* Navy SEAL hero protecting fallen brother's family

* Military widow discovering love after loss

* Single mother

* Guilt and grief turning into healing love

* Honor vs. desire emotional conflict

* Military brotherhood and loyalty themes

* Second chance at happiness

* HEA guaranteed

Perfect for fans of Susan Stoker, Maya Banks, and Suzanne Brockmann—readers who love military heroes, widow romance, and emotional stories about finding love after devastating loss.

If you crave protective Navy SEALs, military families healing together, and love stories that prove some promises lead to unexpected happiness, one-click this emotional military romance now!