Embrace the Moment: Semper Paratus by Mahalia Levey

I didn't know a 66 page novella could make me cry so darn much! In Mahalia Levey's May release from Phaze books Embrace the Moment: Semper Paratus , I did just that as my heart broke for two lovers who struggled with their careers and with their relationship.
Lark was Acer's superior while they were both on base working for the US Coast Guard in San Diego. But off duty they have been lovers for two years. This type of romance has been frowned upon in the military and they Lark works to hold her emotions inside but the same conversation is coming up with Acer. More, she wants more than sex, more that what they agreed upon those 2 years ago. She is desperately in love with Acer and he with her. But Acer refuses to offer her more, he has issues with his father and refuses to put any woman, especially Lark in the same position, waiting for him to get home to his family because he is more married to the military.
Danger is in their lives everyday and when Acer is left behind on a mission it all but destroys Lark, especially since the decision to leave him behind was hers. Acer returns, but as he does two days later, rescued, he realized what he put Lark through and decides to let her go. It is best for her.
I thought my heart was going to break, the power beyond his good-bye and send off to Lark was devastating.
But their journey is far from over as days and months fly by both of their lives change in such a dramatic way neither one is ready for. Acer will have to learn learn that life without risk, and most especially without love, is no life at all.
Hot, sexy and sweet and deliciously erotic is this short love story that will sweep you away with all the drama and passion my poor heart can take for one day. Simply loved it!

Naval Aviator Lark Maddox works for the United States Coast Guard. Honor and Integrity are the morals she lives by, yet her heart has been stolen by one under her command.

Master Chief Survival Tech Acer Davidson doesn't believe in love or marriage and has forsworn making any permanent ties. When tragedy occurs, will he seize the opportunity of a lifetime or let the best thing in his life float away on the rippling tide.

Release Date: 05/10/2010

Publisher: Phaze
ISBN: 978-1-60659-951-8