Rush (Hector & Millie) (Seaside Valleria #1)

“I’m messed up,” she confessed. He’d probably figured that out, but she needed to say it.

“I know, baby,” he said softly. “That doesn’t turn me away. It only makes me want to hold you closer.”

A slow burn romance about loving and believing in yourself, as much you do the one you love.

She feels she doesn’t deserve him.

Millie could do this. Easy. No problem. So what if her former Hot Man Customer was now her current Hot Man Boss? So what if he also wanted to date her? With her terrible family and the burdens she carries, no way will Hector stay with her long term. He deserves someone better than her.

He feels he doesn’t deserve her.

Hector liked his Millie—his Amelia—since nearly the first moment they met. So what if she’s shy? He’ll wait for her. So what if her evil half-brother is making a repeat appearance? He’ll protect her. He’d never thought he’d be successful—not running a pub or being in a relationship—after losing his legs in the army. It’s been years and he’s still recovering, but he’s learned to live with his demons. He’ll work hard to make his pub and his relationship with Amelia a success, even if some days he doesn’t believe he deserves it.

What happens when they discover they’re both wrong?

When Amelia’s circumstances take a dangerous turn, Hector will do whatever it takes to help her, whether or not she wants it. Can they both overcome their fears and histories for a future together?

This novel features an older virgin and the disabled Army vet who wants her, a family made of friends that loves one another (even while they annoy each other), and a look behind fictional pub walls.

This is a standalone book in the series with an HEA and no cliffhanger, and features sexy scenes and swearing. See below for full tropes and content warnings.

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Welcome to Valleria, a country nestled along the Mediterranean. Whether it’s the small towns or larger port cities, you’re sure to find a friendly face—or more—along Valleria’s seaside shores. Far from the politics of the palace, follow this group of friends as they find love, support each other, and perhaps even meet a royal or two at the local Masillian pub, the Seashell.

MAIN TROPES

• slow burn romance
• multicultural romance
• found family
• military (Mexican-Vallerian army vet)
• hero with disabilities
• virgin heroine in her 30s
• heroine with glasses
• workplace romance
• boss-employee romance

Content/Trigger Warnings

• Physical assault (by side characters; not between main characters)
• Emotional and verbal abuse (past and present by side characters; not between main characters)
• All of Marianne Knightly's books feature sexy scenes and swearing