Creek (Honorably Discharged Book 1)

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Accepting my career in the Army is over after losing my leg is hard.
But the obnoxious, good looking, glass-half-full surfer in my physical therapy sessions is worse.

And god help him if he doesn’t stop trying to give me advice.

Living in a home with three of my closest veteran buddies is a challenge as we all have our crosses to bear and wounds to heal from, but mine only seem to be getting deeper with every step forward I take. I already have to adjust to a new life as a civilian. I don’t need a sexuality crisis to go with it.

But Heath is making me question everything I thought I knew about myself. And while that should terrify me, somehow, he’s helping me feel braver than I ever have before.

Creek is the first book of the Honorably Discharged series, featuring a grumpy veteran with a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas, a sunshine surfer who can bring out the best in almost everyone, a bisexual awakening, found family, hurt/comfort, and a steamy happily ever after.

MY REVIEW

5 Stars *****

In this book, the parallels between Creek and Heath are quietly powerful—both men are navigating life after injury, each grappling with what they’ve lost and who they’re becoming. Creek is gruff and bitter, mourning the military future that was abruptly taken from him due to someone else’s recklessness. Heath, in contrast, faces his limitations with quiet determination, learning to adapt and find joy in the things he still loves, even if they now take more effort and patience.

The emotional turning point comes when they both realize—each in their own way—that their teasing and banter have grown into something deeper. It’s not just flirtation anymore; they’re falling in love. What makes this shift even more moving is the support Creek receives from his friends. They don’t just tolerate his emotional growth—they encourage it, creating space for him to heal not just physically, but emotionally too. It’s a heartfelt reminder that love, in all its forms, can be transformative.