Once a Marine
Discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, former Marine major Cole Hammond is struggling to find a new identity. But PTSD casts a pall on everything, and his hard-nosed, homophobic father can’t even bear to look him in the eye. To top it all off, he’s pretty sure he’s flunking out of law school.
Marc Sullivan is a kind, sensitive romance author-slash-waiter with a thing for men in uniform. Cole’s not wearing his anymore, but there’s no mistaking the warrior Marc meets in the diner one rainy afternoon. Cole’s sexy smile and Carolina drawl prove irresistible, but Marc’s played this game before, and he always loses. Once a Marine, always a Marine, and if there’s one thing Marc knows about such men, it’s that they all leave him in the end. It doesn’t help that Cole’s practically closeted in public, or that he refuses to seek treatment for his PTSD.
But like any good Marine, Cole’s willing to fight for what matters. And like the characters in Marc’s stories, he’s certain that if only they try hard enough, together they can find their own happily ever after.
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"I’ve read a couple of Cat Grant’s books now, and I’ve enjoyed every one, this one was no exception. I found it well written, the characters fully developed and engaging, and the story well paced. It was light enough for a nice weekend read, without being fluffy and had just enough angst without being overdone. It was all a good balance for me.
I liked both Marc and Cole in this, although, being a Marine lover, Cole won me over pretty quick. He was portrayed very accurate to some of the Marines I’ve known throughout my life, and with the stories of PSTD they’ve shared with me, I’d say Cat nailed it. I enjoyed watching these two, both flawed in their own way, struggle to find their HEA. Rating: 4.5/5" -- Amara's Place
"I really enjoyed this story and found the guys quite likeable. I appreciated the timeliness of the topic since the DADT repeal recently kicked in here in the states and I haven't read many stories that deal with this issue so directly. I enjoyed the nurturing side of Marc and the way he helped Cole feel safe and protected and didn't just dismiss him as a guy with a lot of baggage. I found their relationship both hot and loving and really liked watching it develop." -- Joyfully Jay
"Cat Grant's talent makes their conversations fun, their sex intense and their love unwavering. Cole and Marc are the Romeo and Juliet of their time; such great love with so many outside forces, so much responsibility threatening to tear them apart. They made me cheer for them, cry for them and love every page of their story. Cat Grant has taken a tragic situation and turned it into a romantic love story. You don’t need to love military stories to love this because underneath it all…it is a truly classic love story!" -- Caterbury Bell at Whipped Cream Reviews
"Once a Marine is, at the same time, a lovely and complicated romance. It’s a great story where we can see characters blossom for love, where the call of duty, a career, or the call of the family can be a struggle. Cat Grant, again, did a great job writing this book. I think it took a lot of work to write a story in both POVs. Well, that’s why she is one of the great authors. Maybe we can see more of this couple?? I only can hope. Rating: 5 Kisses out of 5" -- Reggie at Top 2 Bottom Reviews