Stepbrother's Silent Love (Book 1) — Wanda Edmond

Amy Callahan was a late bloomer in her youth, but all grown up she's the talk of the town. Her stunning strawberry blonde hair, bedroom eyes and long legs were enough to drive any man to lustful madness. Off to college, still clinging to her tomboyish mentality, she's oblivious to the powers her charms truly have. Robert Callahan was a tall drink of water, standing nearly six week with the bulging muscles of a military man. His emerald eyes sparkled, melting any woman he chose to butter in his hands. Joining the military after high school seemed the idea choice, following in his father's footsteps. But his dark side, a deep seated need to control hangs like a cloud above him. As the two lovers finally succumb to one another's love, they prepare to face their greatest challenge yet. Telling their parents of their feelings for one another. The cruise ship departs, headed for home and Amy dreads the emotions this unexpected love will stir in her mother and step-father. Conflicts arise between Amy and Robert as his controlling personality seeks to destroy their relationship before it's even had a chance to begin. But before the two can confront their parents, a freak storm leaves them stranded on an island, along with several other passengers, with no sign of rescue in sight. As the group must survive, Amy begins to see Robert's over-attention to details and dominate attitude in another light, as he leads the group on to weather out the disaster. His military training comes to the rescue for the group's needs, but can it save the relationship he longs to have with step-sister Amy? The two will need more than just skills and love to face their parent's sudden discovery of their secret.