These U.S. Marines are always the first to fight when it comes to their country...or the women they love.One night with a hero.MARSOC Operator Benjamin Hart is used to having control in all things. As his Team's Joint Terminal Attack Controller, he's always responsible and contained. His careful composure snaps when he sees Olivia "Livvie" Walker, his best friend's little sister. She's a spitfire with heated looks and smart mouth to match. He comes alive when he's around her and for once he throws caution to the wind and spends a night with her before he deploys to parts unknown.One secret.Livvie has always wanted Ben and even though sensibility tells her to steer clear, her heart can't resist. The night was supposed to be no-strings-attached until it produces consequences neither of them had anticipated. When she reaches out to Ben without success, she decides to forget him-and how safe she felt in his arms.One man who can save her life.When Ben returns after a career-ending injury, Livvie has no other choice but to come clean. Until a devastating attack bares her secret on national news before she has a chance. She has only one way to repair the damage.She must confess to the man she lied to. The only man who could save what they had created together.