Recounts definitive moments from the author's career as a Navy SEAL, discussing the missions that had the greatest personal meaning for him and explaining the lessons and values he hopes to pass on to the next generation.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. THE HERO CODE is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world. When Bill McRaven was a young boy growing up in Texas, he dreamed of being a superhero. He longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went -- and none of them had superpowers. None of them wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make a difference, to save the world: courage, both physical and moral; humility; a willingness to sacrifice; and a deep sense of integrity. THE HERO CODE is not a cypher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect.

Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author Brandon Webb’s personal account of eight of his friends and fellow SEALs who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Knowing these great men—who they were, how they lived, and what they stood for—has changed my life. We can’t let them be forgotten. We’ve mourned their deaths. Let’s celebrate their lives.”—Brandon Webb As a Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb rose to the top of the world’s most elite sniper corps, experiencing years of punishing training and combat missions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan. Along the way, Webb served beside, trained, and supported men he came to know not just as fellow warriors, but as friends and, eventually, as heroes. This is his personal account of eight extraordinary SEALs who gave all for their comrades and their country with remarkable valor and abiding humanity: Matt “Axe” Axelson, who perished on Afghanistan’s Lone Survivor mission; Chris Campbell, Heath Robinson, and JT Tumilson, who were among the casualties of Extortion 17; Glen Doherty, Webb’s best friend, killed while helping secure the successful rescue and extraction of American CIA and State Department diplomats in Benghazi; and other close friends, classmates, and fellow warriors. These are men who left behind powerfully instructive examples of what it means to be alive—and what it truly means to be a hero. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS

4 Steamy Romance Stories With No Cliffhanger. Saved by the Tiger SEAL - Tiger Shapeshifter Romance Anita is alone in a strange land, working hard to forget about George, her sleaze ball cheating ex. When the opportunity arrives for her to organize the American ambassador’s charity ball she throws herself fully into the role, eager to please her new boss. On the day before the event she is called to a security meeting where the enigmatic and dominant James Miller tells her that some of her plans have to be changed. James makes her look incompetent in front of her boss and Anita takes an immediate dislike to this handsome alpha male. At the ball she is dismayed to find herself sat next to James for the whole evening. She doesn’t want to let another man get under her skin and fights hard against his charms. But is this a battle that Anita can win? The evening takes an unexpected twist and James reveals more than she ever expected! Protection of the SEAL Wolf - Werewolf Shapeshifter Romance Elizabeth Darley is a gorgeous accountant living a sedate life of numbers and going home alone. She’s always liked it that way. But one day she becomes attracted to Kurt Landan, her ex-Navy SEAL neighbor. He is handsome and seems nice. She just has no idea how to approach him. Then trouble at work turns into a dangerous, life threatening ordeal and she goes to Kurt for help. She discovers that this strong, handsome man has an incredible, horrifying secret. She has no choice but to accept his bizarre existence because she has no one else she can go too. A sexual encounter with him risks complicating matters, but then the trouble she is running from catches up to her. She is completely out of her depth yet has no choice but to place herself under the Protected by a SEAL Wolf. Navy SEAL Tiger - Tiger Shifter Romance Jacob was the commanding officer in a tiger shifter naval unit. He spent most of his life out at sea, and a few nights a year at a bar known for treating military men decently. He never found being at the bar as entertaining as the rest of unit, that was until she walked through the door. Tabitha was just a simply girl, going to the bar to be a wingman for her friend obsessed with military men. She never saw the point in trying to land one herself, she was never considered the attractive type of woman. So when the sexy naval commander chose to sit next to her, her world turned upside down. Together they discover an entire new world of desire and love. The only question both of them are secretly asking is “Do they feel the same?” Tabitha may get her answer before Jacob hears his, but it’s up to these two to decide what is more important, A Normal life, or a life filled with love. Duty of a Lion - Lion Shifter Romance Michael was a Navy SEAL; he was on duty to prepare for a simple intelligence extraction. Then he met Lina, a coy medical office who worked in one of the Navy base clinics as a trauma surgeon. Lina knew Michael had a secret; she had witnessed it long ago in plain view. She knew he was a lion shifter; she wanted finally to confront him and get to the bottom of what she had seen. But an instant attraction was felt between the two that neither could ignore. Once Lina finally told Michael what she knew, he instantly had to make her his mate; she accepted him and kept his secret for so long. He was sure she was the one, and after spending time together Lina found she felt the same way. After they finally connected Michael had to go carry out his mission and the impossible happened.

Navy SEAL Dex Evans has a problem. His buddies think it's a riot when they sign him up for a dating service behind his back. But who would have thought that with a profile like SailorBoy69 he'd snag a woman who was hysterically funny and gorgeous. Too bad she was also skittish as all hell. Dex fears that when she finds out his profile was a set-up, his happily ever after could sink to the bottom of the ocean.Single mother, Kenna Wright was in way over her head. She'd spent years putting her child first while ignoring her needs. So what was she thinking responding to the flirtatious email? Luckily for her, when she is stuck on a project with Dex, he's even better in person than he'd been on his online profile. But can she believe this sexy SEAL when he says he's looking for more than a fling?When one of her co-workers is murdered and it looks like Kenna might be the next one in the killer's crosshairs, Dex is determined to keep her safe. But with a target on her back, it's really hard to keep a shield over her heart........ Hello SailorBoy69,SNMP stands for So Not Mary Poppins. Take it to heart. My photo is me, but it's pretty much a fake, since it took me two hours and twenty dollars worth of product to achieve the look. If we were to meet in person, I probably wouldn't look anywhere close to this, so soak in this picture. Actually, don't worry, we won't meet, but I'll get to that.Here's me in a nutshell. I live in the good part of town because I work my ass off handling my full-time job as a nurse, plus a part-time gig, that's so my son can go to school in a decent school district. Being a good mother is the most important thing in my life, so I have no earthly idea why I'm responding to your profile since I don't have time to date. Did I mention I have a kid, two jobs and really don't look like this?I like the fact that you're serving our country. That's part of the reason I'm reaching out to you. But the real reason I'm writing, is that I'm ninety-nine point nine percent sure you won't respond, so this is a safe letter to write. I can feel good that I've finally put myself out there, without enduring the humiliation of a first date, which I'll fail at, because I'll never in a million years figure out how to reach this level of pretty again. But in all seriousness, I wanted to take aim for a good guy, and you're it. I like the fact you're in the Navy. I like the fact, that you work with disenfranchised kids. I think you're a nice man. Hell, I don't even care if that's not your real picture, because responsible men do it for me. Of course in my world they're like mythical unicorns, they just don't exist, at least not for me. But the dream of a responsible man makes my panties damp. See I can say this safely, cause you're not going to respond, and I'm never going to meet you.So, that's my story SailorBoy69. Just know that out there in this big bad world a woman thinks you're pretty exceptional, except for the atrocious cyber name you've given yourself of course. Now, if you have a thought of responding, for God's sake don't. Remember, it's me. I have a kid, two jobs, and I'll look like crap, and you'll ruin the fantasy.- Signed, So Not Mary Poppins

This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the desperate battle in the Afghanistan mountains in 2005, that led to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history.

In Never Enough, Mike Hayes—former Commander of SEAL Team TWO—helps readers apply high-stakes lessons about excellence, agility, and meaning across their personal and professional lives. Mike Hayes has lived a lifetime of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. He has been held at gunpoint and threatened with execution. He’s jumped out of a building rigged to explode, helped amputate a teammate’s leg, and made countless split-second life-and-death decisions. He’s written countless emails to his family, telling them how much he loves them, just in case those were the last words of his they’d ever read. Outside of the SEALs, he’s run meetings in the White House Situation Room, negotiated international arms treaties, and developed high-impact corporate strategies. Over his many years of leadership, he has always strived to be better, to contribute more, and to put others first. That’s what makes him an effective leader, and it’s the quality that he’s identified in all of the great leaders he’s encountered. That continual striving to lift those around him has filled Mike’s life with meaning and purpose, has made him secure in the knowledge that he brings his best to everything he does, and has made him someone others can rely on. In Never Enough, Mike Hayes recounts dramatic stories and offers battle- and boardroom-tested advice that will motivate readers to do work of value, live lives of purpose, and stretch themselves to reach their highest potential.