THE SEAL’S PROMISE (The Southern Hart Brothers 1) by Stella Holt-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 22, 2025

He never expected to return to his hometown, but now he can’t leave her behind again.

Dr. Dalton Hart left his small Southern beach town fifteen years ago to become a Navy SEAL. Now he’s back, and Sandy Point is buzzing over his return. He thought he came home to help his family, but his oldest brother will barely speak to him and his childhood friend is trying to avoid him. Worse, if he wants to stay, he’ll have to face the secret that’s haunted him ever since he left.

Brooke Garcia can’t believe this ripped, blue-eyed SEAL is back in her life or that she’s stuck working with him. She’s no stranger to smooth-talking hometown heroes—she married one, and he broke her heart. Now a single mom, she doesn’t have time to indulge in walks down memory lane. Brooke never forgave Dalton for the way he left town without even saying good-bye, and she’s not interested in making amends.

But soul mates have a way of finding you…even when you’re not ready.

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REVIEW: THE SEAL’S PROMISE is the first instalment in Stella Holt’s contemporary, adult THE SOUTHERN HART BROTHERS erotic, romance series focusing on the Hart Brothers -Dalton, Wes and Levi.This is former US Navy SEAL / ER physician Dr. Dalton Hart, and RN /single mother Brooke Garcia’s story line.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Dalton and Brooke) THE SEAL’S PROMISE follows the return of US Navy SEAL and ER physician Dr. Dalton Hart, to his home town of Sandy Point, after fifteen years in the service. A call from his beloved grandmother finds Dalton fearing the worst but never expected to come face to face with the woman he once loved. Enter RN and single mother Brooke Garcia. Brooke is a single mother, nurse and administrator of their small town hospital, and a woman who is overwhelmed and struggling with all of the demands. Having been betrayed in the past by two men she thought she had loved, Brooke battles between head and heart with the return of the man who will break her heart.

The world building follows several paths including the rebuilding friendship and relationship between Brooke and Dalton while Dalton comes to terms with the demons from his past,and the realization that all is not as it appeared to be. As Brooke battles her attraction to the man who broke her heart, another battle is about to ensue when Brooke takes control of everything she lost.

The relationship between Brooke and Dalton is one of second chances; a rekindling friendship that struggles in the face of perceived betrayal, and a fight to see the truth. As Dalton begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine, Brooke continues to battle what was and what will never be. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Dalton’s brother Deputy Chief Wes Hart, and their grandmother Barb; Brooke’s sister and café owner May; Dr. Tommy, Nurse Steph and desk manager Nora, as well as Brooke’s son Max, her ex Tyler Banks , his brother Miles.

THE SEAL’S PROMISE is a story of betrayal and heart break, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and entertaining; the romance is seductive and fated;the characters are determined and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Author of your next binge-worthy romance series, Stella has been plotting sexy, tear-jerker stories since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Born a Georgia peach, Stella loves all things country but calls the beach home. Most days she can be found drinking too much coffee, collecting lipstick she forgets to wear, and baking.

Stella’s first series featuring first responders debuts in 2023.

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