Jenny

She threw her wishlist for true love into the ocean. Thirteen months later, a soldier wrote back.

Jenny Hanford never actually expected the universe to answer when she whimsically tossed a message in a bottle—containing her strict requirements for a soulmate—into the sea. But over a year later, a reply arrives from Dare, a charming, kind-hearted soldier stationed miles away.

What starts as a safe, exhilarating exchange of emails and texts quickly turns into a deep emotional connection. But flirting long-distance is one thing; risking her heart in the real world is another. When Dare is injured in the line of duty, Jenny is handed the opportunity to finally visit him face-to-face. Now, she must decide whether to stay safely hidden behind a screen or step into reality. If she goes, she faces her biggest fear: that the real Dare might not match her perfect dream hero. But if she stays home, she might lose the love of a lifetime.

Tropes & Themes:

• Military Romance • Epistolary / Pen-Pal Romance • Opposites Attract • Message in a Bottle • Standalone Romance

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Release date

Audiobook: 4 March 2026