Books What I Should Have Done - R . L Atkinson

"What I Should Have Done" by R.L. Atkinson is a military romance novel and the second book in the Anchors and Eagles series. The story follows SEAL operator Mikey Johnson, who has endured traumatic experiences during his deployments and finds comfort in the thought of returning home to loved ones—until he comes back to a painful betrayal that shakes his trust and leaves emotional scars. When Mikey’s team is assigned a new temporary sniper from another branch, he is surprised to find that the new teammate is Scottie Aleck, the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Army Sniper Course.

Scottie faces the challenge of proving herself to the Navy SEAL team, who have been reluctant to accept a new member for years. Both Mikey and Scottie carry their own burdens and past hardships, and as they work together on a mission to find and eliminate a dangerous enemy, their professional relationship becomes complicated by growing feelings. The novel explores themes of trust, healing, and forbidden romance amid the harsh realities of war and military life.

Overall, "What I Should Have Done" combines intense military action with emotional depth, focusing on two soldiers overcoming personal and professional obstacles while navigating the complexities of love in a high-stakes environment

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