Protection For Elowen by Julia Bright

Justin “Griz” Williamson grew up hard and left home early, finding family in the Navy. Becoming a Navy SEAL was a dream come true. But the years were hard, and retirement seemed like the perfect path.
Elowen Winters rebelled after being accused of murdering her childhood friend. Instead of taking the punches thrown her way, she became an expert woodworker, making her dreams a reality. After buying a rundown cabin and transforming it into a wonderful retreat, she began renting the place to guests, allowing her to leave working for others behind.
When Griz’s buddies decide to take a vacation together, they pick a beautiful cabin in the uplands. The owner of the place is a tough woman he finds very alluring. When they both realized they grew up together, their interest grows deeper.
Attraction pulls them together, but the man stalking Elowen isn’t ready to give up. Find out what happens when danger strikes, putting Elowen’s life at risk.