Will Gumble is summoned by his new XO to a quiet, out-of- the-way bar. This can only mean one thing. Captain Sean McCoy would take him to task for leaving his daughter Jessalynn without an explanation or saying good-bye. Will has not contacted her at all over the past ten years. That's why Will is so surprised when Captain McCoy never mentions that incident, only asks him to rescue Jess, off the record. She's been kidnapped by a Panamanian drug cartel for the bioweapon Morsyni, for which she is trying to find an antidote. Will is a Navy SEAL, and Captain McCoy tells him he is the only one he trusts find Jess to bring her home.

Deep in the jungles of Panama, Will allows himself to be captured by this drug cartel, posing as a renowned scientist with experience in bio weaponry. He finds Jess, but the compound is very secure and they are guarded 24/7. The clock is ticking. In eight days the cartel expects Jess and Will to produce the Morsyni in a form that will kill another drug cartel; revenge for killing the cartel leader's brother. Can Will get Jess out in time and home for Christmas?

NAVY SEAL NOEL is a fast paced, inspirational story about being alone. Most of the action centers on Will and Jess and their plan to escape to freedom. Both are strong characters with a faith in God to see them through this harrowing ordeal. But Jess's faith wavers. Two people Jess loved dearly have left her. Has God given up on her too? Liz Johnson brings us an endearing story about coming home, not just for Christmas, but where we always belong.

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A LETHAL REUNION

Abducted by a drug cartel, scientist Jessalynn McCoy's orders are simple—release a deadly toxin, or be killed. Trapped with no options, she's desperate for help…she just never expected it from Will Gumble. The boy who let her down years ago is now a navy SEAL. She trusts his skills, his experience. Yet trusting him is a struggle. Will's Christmas wish is to heal their damaged relationship and get them to safety. But time is running out and someone is on to their escape plans. Any mistake could mean the difference between facing the holidays together or apart. Forever.

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