A Quarter After One (Wistful Hearts)

Noah, a former Navy SEAL, has spent years trying to heal his soul although he carries the weight of his past in silence-he is still haunted by memories he can't outrun and emotions he can't let anyone see.

Kat has built her life on distance. After years of believing that love always ends in heartbreak, she's convinced herself she's better off alone. Between her fear of relationships and the complicated bond she shares with her father-a veteran battling his own demons-Kat has learned to guard her heart at all costs.

But one unexpected night changes everything.

What begins as an intoxicating encounter quickly becomes something deeper, something neither can ignore. As their connection grows, they are forced to confront the very things they've spent years avoiding.

In this deeply emotional story of love, loss, and resilience, Noah and Kat must decide if they're brave enough to choose each other... even when it means embracing everything they never wanted.