About the Book:

He loved her in silence…because loving her out loud was never an option.

Former Navy SEAL Sawyer Maddox has spent most of his life protecting others from the shadows. Calm under pressure. Loyal to the core. And painfully aware that the woman he’s always cared about is completely off-limits.

Anastasia Knox is the little sister of one of his best friends…and the one woman Sawyer has never been able to forget. She’s built a quiet life in their small coastal town, doing her best to be content with a relationship that looks right on paper. But when anonymous messages turn into late-night threats, that fragile sense of safety shatters.

Sawyer doesn’t hesitate. He moves in. Steps closer. Putting himself between Anastasia and the danger—no matter the cost. Even if it means crossing lines he swore he never would.

Because the longer he’s near her, the harder it is to ignore the truth.

She doesn’t belong with the man she’s with.

She belongs with him.

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My Review:

SEAL of Courage by Jessica Ashley
Rating: 4.5/5
Pages: 317
Published: June 26, 2026
Series: Iron Tide Brotherhood

Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.


This book!!! I knew, I knew!!! And it still snuck up on me!? Wow, this was such a wild ride, and I loved it! The mystery balances so well with the romance in this one, and Sawyer and Anastasia are adorable together! They might have even topped Garrison and Katelyn, in that way at least, which actually surprised me a little, but I loved it all the same.

I also loved the family/team banter in this one! Lol, these characters are wonderful, and I love them so much. While Sawyer wasn’t my favorite ‘romantic hero’ type, he’s such a sweet guy, and I loved seeing more of who he really is and getting his perspective here. I always enjoy these stories, since it’s more like watching friends find love, and I can happily cheer him from the sidelines in a way that I sometimes find harder for other characters. Comparison is a beast I try to defeat, but certain characters make that easier than others for me. Not sure if that makes sense, but hopefully? (So, I have a type, okay? It’s honestly a bit of a struggle, lol. XP)

The mystery side, wow! I mean, we’d seen hints along the way, but just…speechless! So well done, and it definitely kept me guessing. (And I totally stayed up too late finishing this one, but it was worth it!) I usually guess the villain fairly early, or at least start piecing it together a bit before the actual reveal, but this one absolutely had me second-guessing myself the whole way, and even though I had a feeling I was missing something, it still surprised me how long I was in suspense! Well done!

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