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Taken By A Damaged Ex-SEAL

May 19, 2026 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Madison and Austin’s story. Madison on the run from her abusive boyfriend meets Austin and they have a one night stand. He car ends up breaking down and she is stuck. She has to find a job and eventually gets one as a nanny for none other than Austin, her one night stand. He doesn’t recognize her because she has changed her appearance. They both are dealing with complications from their past that they have to get through. Then Madison finds out she’s pregnant, Austin finds out she lied to him, and her ex has found her. This was a roller coaster ride of a book. Really great read.  -Amazon Review

 

 

Taken By A Damaged Ex-SEAL:
A Surprise Pregnancy, One Night Stand,
Nanny Romance 

 

I fled a monster, slept with a stranger—and now I’m his nanny, secretly pregnant with his baby.

I’m running from my psychopath ex who confuses love with obsession. Miles later, a stranger in a hotel bar made me feel safe for the first time in years.

One reckless night. No last names. No regrets.

Stranded in a small town, desperation pushes me to apply for a live?in nanny job.

When the door opens, it’s my one-night stand.

Austin Maddox.

Ex?Navy SEAL. Guarded, brutally gorgeous.

He doesn’t recognize me with my disguise. Good—I’m trying to save my life.

I shouldn’t fall for the protector who softens only for his daughter. I shouldn’t crave the touch of the man who can’t French braid but tries every morning. And I definitely shouldn’t be pregnant with his baby.

I panic and tell him the baby is my ex’s—and I’m terrified of shattering his trust with my lies.

Then a chilling voice breathes against my ear: I found you.

The monster I escaped is back. And if he can’t have me, no one can.

But Austin won’t just fight for me—he’ll burn his whole life down to protect his daughter, our baby, and me. And I’m not sure I can stop him.

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A damaged ex-SEAL. A love neither of them saw coming. Prepare to lose sleep over this steamy, soul-deep romance — a standalone HEA you won’t be able to put down. Content note: Contains graphic (not in the extreme), non-sexual depictions of domestic violence.

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Madison was running from an abusive ex when she needed to stop for the night. While getting a drink to help her relax after hours to escape driving she met Austin. Austin was in the same bar, while away on a business trip, trying to forget a tragic accident he was in that still affects him. Together they bonded and had an amazing one night together, no last names, no numbers exchanged. Madison left before Austin woke, but that night changed both of them…

Now Madison’s car breaks down, she has no money, it will take weeks for repairs and she can’t let her ex find her. So she disguises herself, and applies for a nanny’s position. When the door opens, who does she see – Austin. Does she tell him the truth, but she needs the money for repairs to get out of town….

You won’t be able to put this one down – from start to finish you will be entranced with Madison and Austin. This story has it all – love, suspense, a cute 7 year old daughter, amazing towns people and so much more. A must read!  -Amazon Review

 

About the Author

Aria McDow is an author bringing contemporary romances to readers who love stories featuring hot as-all-get-out men who have just that right mix of power, charisma, and hidden vulnerability, and sassy, smart women who turn their worlds upside down. Aria is an angst junkie who believes in true love. Whether a billionaire, professor, or grumpy boss, every book is guaranteed a happy ending and readers will enjoy a rich, bumpy ride to get there. Aria lives in Virginia and started her own love affair with romance books when she read them clandestinely in middle school.

She enjoys travel, drawing and hanging upside from rollercoasters. The best part of life is being retired from the military and having time to create as well as enjoy her family, especially her adorable toddler granddaughter.

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