Anton Bateman made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the man he loved—faking his own death to shield Blake Graham from a lethal betrayal. Now, three years later, the shadows he tried to outrun have caught up with him. The cartel he helped dismantle is rising again, and they’ve stolen something even more precious: the children Blake was sworn to protect.
Blake thought Anton was dead. Finding out he’s alive—and at the helm of a covert fortress built by mercenaries—isn’t even the biggest shock. As bullets fly and secrets unravel, the past they buried ignites into something explosive, tender, and terrifyingly real.
With two vulnerable children caught in the crossfire, a team of elite soldiers with ghosts of their own, and enemies closing in from all sides, Anton and Blake must navigate a world built on lies to find something true. Love. Family. A second chance.
But surviving the truth may be more dangerous than dying with the lie.
Breaking Contact is a high-octane, heart-rending military romance full of sharp banter, deep scars, and a love worth fighting for—again.
Be Warned: m/m sex
Excerpt:
“LT!”
Bateman looked up.
Marsh grinned, pleased to finally land the punchline. “Your husband’s at the gate.”
He froze.
His mind stalled, whirling. This … this was not part of the plan. Or it was, just not now.
As soon as the compound was operational, Bateman had intended to go to Blake—approach him carefully, slowly. Win him back one truthful word at a time. There would be apologies. Groveling. Maybe even flowers, if Marsh didn’t tease him to death first. Blake was the other half of his soul, and Bateman knew—he knew—that he could earn forgiveness. Eventually. Any other outcome was unacceptable.
Hell, he wasn’t an idiot. He knew that things might have changed for Blake. He’d even imagined scenarios where Blake had moved on. Those ended with bruised fists, some potential body-hiding, and a lot of vodka. But it didn’t matter now.
Because Blake had come to him.
How the hell had he even known where to come?
Heart hammering, Bateman stood so fast his chair crashed against the wall behind him. He stalked toward the door, then stopped abruptly.
“What the hell am I going to say to him?”
Marsh blinked. “No idea, LT. But from the radio chatter, you better think fast—he’s currently informing Dale of every creative thing he’s going to do to him if you don’t get your ass down there quick smart.”
Bateman groaned. “Colorful?”
“Disturbingly so. He threatened to pull Dale’s throat out through his spleen and make him eat it. I’m not even sure that’s physically possible.”
Bateman grinned. “Blake’s a nurse. Graduated top of his class. If he says it’s possible, it probably is.”
He stepped outside. The sounds of construction rang across the property—hammers, power tools, shouted orders from Riley’s team. The rhythmic noise calmed him. This place was real. A future built with blood, bone, and concrete.
And Blake was already a part of it—even if he didn’t know that yet.
Riley Marksman, perched on the tailgate of his truck with a thermos in hand, raised an eyebrow as Bateman passed, making his way to his own truck.
“I’m telling you, baby,” Riley said into his phone. “Bateman’s husband curses like a poet raised by sailors.” He spotted Bateman and grinned. “Yeah, he’s headed down there now. No, I don’t think he would appreciate me taking the phone down to the gate for you and Finn to enjoy the fireworks. And I’m not slowing him down—he’s got his murder face on.”
Bateman flipped him off without breaking stride.
Riley just laughed.
When he reached the gate and parked his truck to the side of the driveway, as soon as he turned the motor off, he heard his husband. Blake’s voice carried over the distance—sharp and furious.
“Look here, you giant piece of shit,” Blake was snarling at Dale, apparently not giving a shit that Dale towered over him. “If you don’t turn your gargantuan ass around and get Anton to come out here now, I’m going to surgically remove your spine with a dessert spoon and beat you unconscious with it! Do you hear me, you goddamn shit-eating son of a diseased camel!”
“Yes, sir,” Dale replied calmly. “At the volume you’re using, I’d say the entire county of Redwood Falls heard you. The neighbors are five miles out, but I bet Nate at the sheriff’s office is already logging the noise complaint.”
“I will not step foot on that land!” Blake growled. “Every legal attempt I’ve made to cut ties with that man has mysteriously vanished.” Bateman sent a silent prayer of thanks to Marsh and his mostly legal, but sometimes not so much system hacking. “I’m terrified that if I even breathe the same air over that fence, I’ll legally own half the damn place.”
Bateman smirked. Blake already did own some of this place. Not that now was the time to mention it.
“I’m here, Blake,” he said, stepping into view.
Blake jerked, turning slowly at the sound of his voice.
When their eyes met, something shifted in Bateman’s chest—something old and broken and aching for repair. Blake looked good. Even furious, he was stunning—dark-blond curls, warm brown eyes, face set in cold fury. Bateman’s fingers twitched, desperate to touch, to feel that he was real.
“Anton,” Blake said icily. “Nice of you to join me. In fact, that’s exactly what I came to ask you.”
Hope surged. “You want me to join you?”
Blake’s eyes narrowed to slits. “Not the way you’re thinking. I’m not here for a reunion. I’m here to take you to the courthouse. Or a lawyer. You pick.”
Bateman blinked. “What for?” Maybe—just maybe—Blake was here for more than paperwork. Maybe he could still build a bridge over the chasm that stretched between them.
Blake’s jaw tightened. “I want a divorce, Anton.” And then again, maybe not.
Just like that, the world tilted beneath his feet.
“I have filed twice in the past few months. The paperwork’s mysteriously vanished. Your death certificate? Gone. But don’t worry—I kept a copy. I buried you, Anton. And now I need to bury what’s left of us.”
Blake wanted to divorce him. Bateman barely processed the rest—just the ringing in his ears and the cold weight in his gut.
He forced a breath through his nose and stepped forward. “Then I guess you’d better come inside.”
Blake snorted. “Not a chance. I’m not stepping onto your land.”
“I’ll hear you out, and talk about what you are after,” Bateman said quietly, unlatching the gate. “But we’re not doing this out here. Not with the whole damn crew watching.”
They stood there, silent for a beat.
Then Blake nodded once. “Okay.” Short. Sharp. And Bateman knew—they were far from okay, but at least now, they weren’t running.
This book will totally squeeze your heartstrings. Anton faked his death to protect Blake. Then circumstances bring them face to face. This is fast paced, action packed, romantic, overcoming heartache, second chance story you don’t want to miss.
4/5
Fantastic Read
Written by Jocelyn W on 5th Nov 2025
Breaking Contact is the first book in the Pathfinders series by Maia Dylan. Anton meant well when he faked his death to protect Blake. But when he's forced to come out of hiding to save the children he'd sworn to protect, it also forces him to face the one he left behind. Hurt, Blake must decide if he can forgive. Breaking Contact is full of action, danger, and intrigue. And of course, love.
5/5
Great
Written by Dee176 on 5th Nov 2025
This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed this book it is well written and on the darker side second chance romance novella. Blake and Anton’s story started with a faked death but then circumstances bring them together again and we get a fast paced and action packed story that is worth reading.
5/5
Excitingly dangerous!
Written by C. B. on 5th Nov 2025
Anton, did a foolish thing for a good reason. Blake, thought Anton died and was shocked to see he didn't. With the reason for Anton's action in danger, the ante for all decisions is changed. Intriguing adventure mystery that escalates into more danger for all. We get to go along the roller coaster adventure to see if Anton and Blake can put things to right. Nicely done.
5/5
Non stop action romance
Written by KateM on 5th Nov 2025
After Blake discovers Anton is actually still alive they work to go get the kids. And the twists start. I couldn’t put this book down with the explosive action and characters. I can’t wait for the second book in this series!
5/5
Anton and Blake
Written by Chmhowel on 5th Nov 2025
This is the first book I’ve ready by this author. It was a quick read novella but so worth it. Anton and Blake’s story is fast paced and romantic rolled into one. I love their story so much! Great book and definitely recommend.
4/5
Breaking acontacr
Written by Angi5252 on 5th Nov 2025
Anton had faked his death and left the love of his life thinking he was dead. However, when the fight to save children brings Blake face to face with the truth will he be able to forgive Anton. This book is on the darker side. The hurt and damage is written so well on every page. This action packed book will break your heart and have you hoping these two can find their way through the lies and betrayal to get another chance at the love that they still have for each other. Don’t miss out on this great read.
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As bullets fly and secrets unravel, the past they buried ignites into something explosive, tender, and terrifyingly real.\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith two vulnerable children caught in the crossfire, a team of elite soldiers with ghosts of their own, and enemies closing in from all sides, Anton and Blake must navigate a world built on lies to find something true. Love. Family. A second chance.\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut surviving the truth may be more dangerous than dying with the lie.\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Contact is a high-octane, heart-rending military romance full of sharp banter, deep scars, and a love worth fighting for—again.\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Warned: m\u002fm sex\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\u002f\u002fcdn11.bigcommerce.com\u002fs-21532\u002fimages\u002fstencil\u002foriginal\u002fimage-manager\u002fepeditorseal91.png?t=1673389376\" \u002f\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“LT!”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBateman looked up.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eMarsh grinned, pleased to finally land the punchline. “Your husband’s at the gate.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe froze.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHis mind stalled, whirling. This … this was not part of the plan. Or it was, just not now.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eAs soon as the compound was operational, Bateman had intended to go to Blake—approach him carefully, slowly. Win him back one truthful word at a time. There would be apologies. Groveling. Maybe even flowers, if Marsh didn’t tease him to death first. Blake was the other half of his soul, and Bateman knew—he \u003cem\u003eknew\u003c\u002fem\u003e—that he could earn forgiveness. Eventually. Any other outcome was unacceptable.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHell, he wasn’t an idiot. He knew that things might have changed for Blake. He’d even imagined scenarios where Blake had moved on. Those ended with bruised fists, some potential body-hiding, and a lot of vodka. But it didn’t matter now.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBecause Blake had come to him.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow the hell had he even known where to come?\u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHeart hammering, Bateman stood so fast his chair crashed against the wall behind him. He stalked toward the door, then stopped abruptly.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“What the hell am I going to say to him?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eMarsh blinked. “No idea, LT. But from the radio chatter, you better think fast—he’s currently informing Dale of every creative thing he’s going to do to him if you don’t get your ass down there quick smart.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBateman groaned. “Colorful?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Disturbingly so. He threatened to pull Dale’s throat out through his spleen and make him eat it. I’m not even sure that’s physically possible.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBateman grinned. “Blake’s a nurse. Graduated top of his class. If he says it’s possible, it probably is.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe stepped outside. The sounds of construction rang across the property—hammers, power tools, shouted orders from Riley’s team. The rhythmic noise calmed him. This place was real. A future built with blood, bone, and concrete.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eAnd Blake was already a part of it—even if he didn’t know that yet.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eRiley Marksman, perched on the tailgate of his truck with a thermos in hand, raised an eyebrow as Bateman passed, making his way to his own truck.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I’m telling you, baby,” Riley said into his phone. “Bateman’s husband curses like a poet raised by sailors.” He spotted Bateman and grinned. “Yeah, he’s headed down there now. No, I don’t think he would appreciate me taking the phone down to the gate for you and Finn to enjoy the fireworks. And I’m not slowing him down—he’s got his murder face on.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBateman flipped him off without breaking stride.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eRiley just laughed.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eWhen he reached the gate and parked his truck to the side of the driveway, as soon as he turned the motor off, he heard his husband. Blake’s voice carried over the distance—sharp and furious.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Look here, you giant piece of shit,” Blake was snarling at Dale, apparently not giving a shit that Dale towered over him. “If you don’t turn your gargantuan ass around and get Anton to come out here now, I’m going to surgically remove your spine with a dessert spoon and beat you unconscious with it! Do you hear me, you goddamn shit-eating son of a diseased camel!”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Yes, sir,” Dale replied calmly. “At the volume you’re using, I’d say the entire county of Redwood Falls heard you. The neighbors are five miles out, but I bet Nate at the sheriff’s office is already logging the noise complaint.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I will not step foot on that land!” Blake growled. “Every legal attempt I’ve made to cut ties with that man has mysteriously vanished.” Bateman sent a silent prayer of thanks to Marsh and his mostly legal, but sometimes not so much system hacking. “I’m terrified that if I even breathe the same air over that fence, I’ll legally own half the damn place.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBateman smirked. Blake already did own some of this place. Not that now was the time to mention it.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I’m here, Blake,” he said, stepping into view.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBlake jerked, turning slowly at the sound of his voice.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eWhen their eyes met, something shifted in Bateman’s chest—something old and broken and aching for repair. Blake looked good. Even furious, he was stunning—dark-blond curls, warm brown eyes, face set in cold fury. Bateman’s fingers twitched, desperate to touch, to feel that he was real.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Anton,” Blake said icily. “Nice of you to join me. In fact, that’s exactly what I came to ask you.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHope surged. “You want me to join you?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBlake’s eyes narrowed to slits. “Not the way you’re thinking. I’m not here for a reunion. I’m here to take you to the courthouse. Or a lawyer. You pick.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBateman blinked. “What for?” Maybe—just maybe—Blake was here for more than paperwork. Maybe he could still build a bridge over the chasm that stretched between them.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBlake’s jaw tightened. “I want a divorce, Anton.” And then again, maybe not.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eJust like that, the world tilted beneath his feet.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I have filed twice in the past few months. The paperwork’s mysteriously vanished. Your death certificate? Gone. But don’t worry—I kept a copy. I buried you, Anton. And now I need to bury what’s left of us.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBlake wanted to divorce him. Bateman barely processed the rest—just the ringing in his ears and the cold weight in his gut.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e He forced a breath through his nose and stepped forward. “Then I guess you’d better come inside.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBlake snorted. “Not a chance. 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