Callahan: Wounded Heroes (Wounded Heroes Series)

Callahan returns to Haven Springs to fulfill a promise to his fallen Marine brother-in-arms, Shawn O'Brien: delivering an engagement ring to Lainey Beaumont. Callahan carries permanent injuries and scars from the firefight that killed Shawn, along with survivor's guilt. When Callahan meets Lainey, he finds her strong and determined to build a life for herself and her baby—Shawn's child, whom Shawn never knew existed. Despite an attraction between them, Callahan struggles with guilt, feeling he would betray his best friend by pursuing her. As Callahan helps Lainey through the challenges of single motherhood, he discovers Haven Springs holds hidden dangers. A threatening letter suggests someone is protecting buried secrets, triggering his protective instincts as threats emerge. In a small town where everyone knows each other's histories, Callahan finds himself increasingly drawn to Lainey. He must decide whether he can overcome his guilt and embrace a future together, or if the past will keep them apart.