When First They Met

by Debbie Macomber

Part of Rose Harbor, book 0.5

First published 2013

Jo Marie takes her seat inside the Seattle Seahawks stadium and finds herself next to Paul, a man whose blue eyes and warm smile immediately catch her attention. Their conversation flows easily as they discover shared interests and values that suggest a deep compatibility. Paul reveals he serves in the military and must leave Seattle in six weeks for deployment. Jo Marie faces a difficult choice as her feelings for Paul grow stronger with each moment they spend together. She must decide whether to protect herself from potential heartbreak or take a risk on what feels like genuine love. The ticking clock of Paul's departure adds urgency to every interaction as Jo Marie weighs opening her heart again against the pain of an inevitable goodbye.

Genres: romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance, military-romance

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: military, second-chance

Setting: Seattle, Seattle Seahawks

Period: 6 weeks

48 pages · Kindle Edition · Cornerstone Digital

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