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༺❃༻ A wounded Marine. A woman chasing shadows. Two broken pasts destined to collide. ༺❃༻

Toby Mitchell never believed in love. Not when abandonment had been his earliest lesson. Shuffled through foster homes, he kept everyone at a distance—including the two men who would become his closest friends, Richard and Beckett. The Marines gave him a purpose. A brotherhood. For the first time, he felt like he belonged. But when a mission in Afghanistan ended in a devastating injury, it shattered more than his body—it ripped away the only family he’d ever truly known.

Back in Oregon, Mitchell followed Richard and Beckett’s advice and started a private security firm. He brought on two of his fellow Marines, built a business, and stayed focused on the job. He was good at protecting others. Guarding himself was second nature. But no amount of success quieted the echo of the one woman who should have fought for him—his mother. That she’d chosen her addiction over her son was a truth he could never make peace with.

Raven Whitehorse grew up in a house full of silence. Her mother had vanished when she was an infant, and whenever she asked questions, her paternal grandparents fell quiet. But she overheard enough—fragments, whispers, secrets not meant for her ears. At sixteen, Raven ran. She lived on the streets, clawed her way through college, and held tight to the drive that had always pushed her forward: find out what really happened.

She landed a job working for Richard and Beckett’s software company—the same job that brought her face-to-face with the man she never saw coming.

Toby Mitchell.

Their attraction sparked quietly. A glance. A pulse of awareness. Raven didn’t make the first move—she never did—but the weight of their connection lingered in the air, undeniable. It took time, a few near-misses, and a long stretch of silence before Mitchell finally called her.

What started as a slow burn ignited something deeper. But love doesn’t come easy for two people built from broken pieces. And as Raven uncovers secrets more dangerous than she ever imagined, and Toby finds himself confronting wounds he thought he’d buried, the fragile thing growing between them is tested at every turn.

Some truths change everything.

Some pasts don’t stay buried.

And sometimes, love is the only thing strong enough to survive the fallout.

Mitchell is a gripping romantic suspense rich with emotional depth, slow-burning intensity, and the kind of love story that rises from the wreckage. Perfect for fans of raw, redemptive romance, second chances, and fierce heroines who refuse to give up, this is a story that proves healing isn’t always easy—but it’s always worth it.

***This story has been lovingly revised and thoughtfully expanded, shaped by my own growth as both a writer and a person. What began as a simple draft has evolved into something far more layered, emotional, and true to the characters’ journey—and mine.

**AUTHOR’S NOTE**

Please note that “Mitchell” is the third installment in this enthralling four-book series. While each book is a standalone with its own compelling story, I highly recommend reading them in order for a richer and more immersive experience.

1. Beckett – Beckett and Harlow’s Story
2. Mitchell – Mitchell and Raven’s Story
3. Carson – Carson and Charlie’s Story
4. Richard – Richard and Nicole’s Story

Please be advised that “Mitchell” contains strong language, explicit sexual content, and themes related to physical and child abuse. Therefore, it is intended for mature readers aged 18 and above.