Marked by Stone

Josh Stone isn't a man to be messed with. Ex-Navy SEAL. Highly trained. Highly skilled. A code of ethics so unshakable, the good guys always come out on top.Now, he's building his own elite security firm-backed by a network of operatives with lethal expertise and a relentless drive for justice. The firm's growing fast thanks to its rock-solid reputation for getting any job done. Crossing him isn't just a mistake-it's a lesson learned the hard way. Feared by many. Respected by all. But to those lucky enough to be in his inner circle, Josh is more than a weapon-he's a protector, willing to fight to the end for the ones he loves.So when childhood friend Jimmy Mercer begs for help, desperation lacing every word, Josh listens. Jimmy needs him-or his best friend, Kurt-to protect his estranged sister. Maeve Mercer. The woman Josh once wanted so badly, he stepped aside, knowing her heart belonged to Kurt.Before he can demand answers, Jimmy vanishes.Hot on his trail, Josh faces Maeve, determined to assess the danger. He won't let her become collateral damage for any of Jimmy's mistakes-but the emotions he buried years ago refuse to stay hidden. As long kept secrets start to surface, so does a shadowy figure from Maeve's past. When it seems that he's entangled in Jimmy's disappearance, Josh's protective instincts ignite.Thrown together by fate, danger and desire collide. And as Josh edges closer to the truth, only one thing is certain-anyone who threatens Maeve, or the people he loves will pay the price.They may not live to regret it, once they've been Marked by Stone.A dual POV romance where loyalty runs deep, danger hits hard, and some men should never be crossed.

• | Author: Deborah Holness
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Jun 11, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00450 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798285301141