First Surrender

In "First Surrender," the inaugural novella of Katie Reus's Serafina: Sin City series, tensions rise between Sierra and her dangerously alluring friend Hayden, a tattooed ex-SEAL. Although Sierra harbors deep feelings for Hayden, she grapples with embarrassment over her virginity, unaware that Hayden is equally captivated by her but fears he isn't good enough. When Sierra becomes the target of an attacker, Hayden's protective instincts surface, leading him to confront their undeniable chemistry and fight for their connection.