Bücher von Shanae Johnson

Two hearts under command-will love be their ultimate mission? Colonel Larry Sharp is a man of discipline and duty. Newly assigned to the Honor Valley military base, he's devoted to modernizing operations and mentoring the next generation of military leaders. But despite his best efforts, he struggles to connect with his younger subordinates. Andrea Madden is the colonel's new assistant. Andrea has a past that has left her yearning for stability. She dreams of putting down roots in this tight-knit community. Professional and poised, she expertly manages Larry's life-so efficiently, in fact, that she begins to break through the walls around his heart. But when a stolen kiss between the stoic colonel and his young secretary threatens to dismantle the trust and respect, they've both painstakingly built with the team, the budding relationship is tested. Rumors swirl, jeopardizing not just Larry's career, but Andrea's newly formed ties to the community she's come to love. In a world where duty reigns supreme, can love find a way to salute? As old wounds and new affections collide, Larry and Andrea must decide what they're willing to risk for a love that could set them both free.Soldier's Honor is a heartwarming small town military romance that explores the power of love, growth, and healing. With the age gap, office romance, and opposites attract tropes at its core, this story will sweep you away and leave you rooting for Andrea and Larry's happily ever after.

When the town playboy returns home from active duty, he's on a mission to recapture the one that almost got away. After serving overseas, Ben Lyons returns to the small town of his youth, grappling not only with the memories of war but also with a growing attraction that he can no longer ignore. It's not just any woman that's captured his heart. It's Faith, the sassy organic farmer who happens to be his best friend's younger sister. Faith Starr always felt like the odd woman out; playing in the dirt, talking to her plants, and harboring a secret crush on her older brother's playboy best friend. She roused her courage and stole a kiss, only to have Ben dash her hopes and break her heart. But now he's back, and keeps purposely putting himself within her reach. This time it's Ben who steals the kiss making Faith wonder if the man of her dreams wants to be with her in reality. But just when Faith and Ben are ready to give into their mutual attraction, the shadows of doubts loom large. The largest shadow being Faith's protective older brother and Ben's lifelong confidant finding out about their budding relationship?And then a secret from Ben's playboy past comes back to bite them. Can their budding relationship withstand the storm of scrutiny, or will it be uprooted by doubt?His Duty to Fulfill is the third in a series of light-hearted, sweet romances where veterans find their way back to their small town and discover they can be heroes at home.

Sometimes love needs a little Christmas magic to find its forever home. Joy Evergreen is on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift. As the head of the Head Elf in Charge of the Honor Valley children's toy drive, she's determined that every kid on the town's military base will have their Christmas wishes fulfilled -even if she has to elbow a few mall shoppers along the way. But when she bumps into her ex-boyfriend in the toy store, she's determined that this time she won't be the one left holding the bag. After years away, Lucas Jackson has returned to his home town on a new mission; he's become the temporary guardian of his niece and nephew. His secret objective is to reunite with the love that he let slip through his fingers. He doesn't expect for battle lines to be drain between him and Joy. Nor for the fight to be over the hottest holiday toy of the season. Can a reindeer run through crowded toy stores, long lines and online auctions bring these two warring souls back to love? Find out in this holiday romance that weaves together a returning hero, a second chance at love, the joy of gift-giving, and the spirit of the holidays. Love on a Reindeer Run is a part of the Honor Valley Holiday romances; a heartwarming, small town, military romance series that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! These stories are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

Two hearts, one gingerbread house: This Christmas, love is the secret ingredient. Ginger Evergreen has her eyes on a prize sweeter than any gingerbread house: inheriting the annual Gingerbread House Competition from her retiring mother. There's just one problem-Ginger's whimsical approach has never been taken seriously by the adults in her quaint little town. Keith Mauro is a Facilities Engineer at the military base and a stickler for structure and precision. Missing the gingerbread competitions he used to relish with his late father, Keith is hesitant but intrigued by the prospect of partnering with Ginger. She's all tinsel and glitter. He's blueprints and calculations. When they agree to combine forces for the sake of winning, sparks fly high enough to set the roof of their gingerbread house on fire. With Keith's strict plans and Ginger's boundless creativity, will their gingerbread house survive their competing ideals? And will this blossoming romance come out fully baked or come crumbling down? Dive into this cozy Christmas tale to find out how the magic of the season brings together two people as contrasting as peppermint and gingerbread, teaching them that the best creations often come from mixing the unexpected.Love on a Snowy Eve is a part of the Honor Valley Holiday romances; a heartwarming, small town, military romance series that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! These stories are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

Two souls find warmth in harmony, but will a fading melody steal their chance at love? Felice Evergreen loves nothing more than directing the town's choir for the annual Christmas carol concert. Unfortunately, what's missing from the ensemble is a soulful baritone. When Felice happens upon a man with a rich and resonant voice, her heart urges her to snag Mike for a duet. Mike Harrington loves music; making it as well as singing songs. But a blast during his last deployment has left him struggling with progressive sensorineural hearing loss. When he returns to his small town, he's surprised when the church choir director asks him to join the group. As Mike and Felice grow closer, their voices blend in perfect harmony, and he starts to hear a different tune-a love song that he's afraid might end too soon. Can love ring loud and clear or will silence grow between them? Find out in this holiday romance that weaves together the healing of a wounded hero, the determination of a small town heroine, the magic of music, and the spirit of the holidays. Love on a Silent Night is a part of the Honor Valley Holiday romances; a heartwarming, small town, military romance series that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! These stories are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

He's all about discipline, she's all about dessert, and their worlds are about to collide in the most delicious way. Holly Evergreen is excited to take on the mission to spread holiday cheer by preparing a meal especially for the children on base. Christmas is her favorite time of the year, and as a pastry chef she's thrilled to make sweet treats for the kids in the community whose families sacrifice the most. But when her older brother's best friend is announced as the chef for the adults, the sparks that fly just might burn down the kitchen. Ryan, regimented and health-conscious, takes one look at Holly's sugar-laden Christmas menu and decides it needs an overhaul. Holly, however, believes that the joy of the season comes sprinkled with sugar and a dollop of whipped cream. With the big holiday dinner drawing near, the two clash and sizzle, discovering that their differences might just be the ingredients for a love they never saw coming. Can Holly make Ryan see the sweeter side of life? Find out in this holiday romance that weaves together an older hero, his best friend's all grown up sister, a little sugar and spice, and the spirit of the holidays. Love in a Decked Hall is a part of the Honor Valley Holiday romances; a heartwarming, small town, military romance series that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! These stories are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

Celebrate the season with this series of heartwarming, small town, military romances that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! Sometimes love needs a little Christmas magic to find its forever home in Love on a Reindeer Run. Two souls find warmth in harmony, but will a fading melody steal their chance at love in Love on a Silent Night. He's all about discipline, she's all about dessert, and their worlds are about to collide in the most delicious way in Love in a Decked Hall. The Honor Valley Holiday romances are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

Two wounded hearts, one snowball fight, and a holiday season that changes everything. Cin Evergreen was the hometown softball star whose dreams were frozen by a career-ending injury. Now she coaches middle-school kids and delights in spreading holiday cheer at her family's Christmas shop. But when it comes to love, she's always been more at home on the playing field than in the game of hearts. Derek Matthews is an ex-military sniper grappling with a life that's gone off-target. Haunted by memories of a last deployment gone wrong and a shoulder injury that still nags him, Derek has returned to his small hometown seeking peace and a respite from the chaos of his past. But instead of tranquility, he finds himself unexpectedly in the line of fire when his sister drags him to Cin's Christmas tree lot. But it's not the holiday spirit that snags Derek's attention, it's the curvy shortstop. When Cin organizes a town-wide snowball fight, it's Derek who ends up in her sights. Sparks fly as they're pitted against each other in a frosty battlefield, and soon neither can deny the growing heat between them. But just as they start to find their rhythm, life throws a curveball that puts both their hearts on the line.Can Cin and Derek move past their injuries and insecurities to take a shot at love? Or will they be yet another casualty of the battles they've fought? Find out in this balling holiday battle where a Wounded Warrior and the town tomboy learn they don't have a snowball's chance of escaping the Christmas spirit!Love on a Frosty Morning is a part of the Honor Valley Holiday romances; a heartwarming, small town, military romance series that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! These stories are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

When love and lights collide, two wounded souls find their way through the darkness. Clove Evergreen is the queen of Christmas in Honor Valley. Passionate about community and connection, she has her eyes set on winning the neighborhood Christmas Light competition-earning nationwide acclaim and prize money for military families' programs. There's just one problem; the darkened, lightless, soulless house across the street where her nemesis lives. Miles Winston, a military sniper haunted by a life-altering mistake, lives across the street from the brightest house in the neighborhood. He wants no part in the light show when he'd prefer to remain shrouded in darkness. Too bad his neighbor is determined to cast him in the spotlight, pinning him with those enigmatic eyes of hers and stealing his breath with those shining smiles. But Miles isn't prepared to let go of the shame that has made him cling to the shadows. Not even while Clove keeps showing up trying to drag him into the light. Despite their growing attraction, the friction between Clove's luminescent optimism and Miles' muted sorrow creates an emotional tug-of-war. Clove believes that light and love can heal all wounds, while Miles wrestles with the notion that some scars are too deep for any brightness to reach. Their contrasting worldviews reach a boiling point when Clove's well-intentioned attempts to include Miles in the neighborhood festivities backfire, risking their burgeoning relationship and forcing them to confront whether they can ever truly reconcile their differences. Will they find a way to merge their worlds, or will they remain prisoners of their past, one bathed in light, the other in perpetual shadow?Love on a Holy Night is a part of the Honor Valley Holiday romances; a heartwarming, small town, military romance series that explores the power of love, growth, and healing set during the most magical time of the year! These stories are short and sweet -the perfect length for an afternoon pick me up or an evening escape before bedtime!

Il pilota dell'Aeronautica Militare Mateo Matthews sta uscendo con la ragazza che ha sempre fatto battere il suo cuore, ma l'amara faida tra i loro familiari manderà in malora i suoi tentativi di conquistarla? Sin dalla prima volta che l'ha vista scarabocchiare un cuore su un pezzo di carta, Mateo Matthews ha capito che la sua anima apparteneva a Kailyn Jade. Ma per conquistarla deve prima attraversare le linee nemiche che sono state minate con insulti e prese in giro dai loro fratelli. Il suo gemello odia la sorella di Kailyn e il sentimento è ricambiato. Mateo in passato ha tenuto la bocca chiusa per evitare di coinvolgere lei nella guerra tra i loro fratelli. Ma ora ha smesso di cercare di mantenere la pace e giura di voler raggiungere esclusivamente la tranquillità possibile solo con Kailyn tra le braccia. Proprio quando pensa che nulla possa ostacolare la sua ricerca, tra Mateo e la donna che gli fa battere il cuore si frappone un'opportunità che potrebbe far decollare la carriera di entrambi. Nel suo lavoro di artista, Kailyn Jade studia alcune delle opere d'arte più stimolanti del mondo. Ma nessuna le toglie il fiato come il sorriso di Mateo. A differenza dei quadri che lei riproduce, i sorrisi di lui sono sempre stati tenuti nascosti agli occhi indiscreti dei loro fratelli in guerra. Tuttavia, quando Mateo torna a casa dopo una lunga assenza, non nasconde più ciò che prova per lei e desidera finalmente rendere pubblica la loro relazione. Kailyn è sul punto di cedere al suo fascino quando scopre che il bellissimo ex militare vuole ottenere i fondi che servono a lei per avviare un progetto di arteterapia per i ragazzi problematici di Honor Valley. Litigare è l'ultima cosa che Kailyn vorrebbe fare, ma teme di dover imbracciare le armi contro l'uomo che non è mai riuscita a togliersi dalla testa. Il tentativo di convincerla che non sono in competizione passa presto in secondo piano per Mateo quando i loro fratelli riaccendono l'infantile guerra che portano avanti da anni. Se vuole che Kailyn stia dalla sua parte, potrebbe essere costretto a tenere il gemello a distanza. Riusciranno questi due amanti stanchi a trovare la pace o la faida che coinvolge i loro familiari farà a pezzi i loro cuori? Scoprilo in "Giuro di rispettarti", la quinta di una serie di storie commoventi che dimostrano che innamorarsi è un atto di eroismo e che trovare una famiglia è il traguardo più straordinario della vita.

Topher Matthews, pilota dell'Aeronautica Militare, adora il suo lavoro che lo porta a volare in zone di guerra. Ma quando una collega lo costringe a cambiare la sua rotta, sarà in grado di modificare la traiettoria della sua vita? Il sergente Antonia Solis sognava di scalare la vetta della carriera militare. Sfortunatamente, un incidente durante una missione fa deragliare i suoi piani e la costringe a tornare coi piedi per terra. Senza un posto dove andare e senza una famiglia affidabile a cui rivolgersi, l'aiuto arriva dalla persona più inaspettata: il pilota responsabile della fine della sua carriera. Topher Matthews stava pilotando il velivolo che si è schiantato con Solis a bordo. Il suo primo istinto è stato quello di prendere in braccio la soldatessa ferita. A distanza di mesi, ha ancora difficoltà a dimenticare il sergente Solis. Decide quindi che portarla nel ranch dove è cresciuto perché lei possa effettuare lì la riabilitazione è la cosa migliore per tutte le persone coinvolte. Ma restare al suo fianco e aiutarla a guarire non rientra nei suoi piani. Soprattutto quando ogni donna che si affeziona a lui finisce sempre per ferirlo e odiarlo. Toni è decisa a chiudere a chiave il suo cuore per non rimanere ferita dal più grande donnaiolo dell'Air Force, ma quando la sua riabilitazione si rivela difficile, è Topher a essere continuamente al suo fianco. Più Toni lo allontana, più Topher torna da lei, finché nessuno dei due può continuare a negare i propri sentimenti. Ma nel momento in cui le difese di entrambi sembrano pronte a cadere, arriva una notizia che potrebbe far ripiombare questa coppia di innamorati nella solitudine… riusciranno a far sì che i loro cuori non si allontanino mai più? Scoprilo in "Giuro di crederti", la quarta di una serie di storie commoventi che dimostrano che innamorarsi è un atto di eroismo e che trovare una famiglia è il traguardo più straordinario della vita.

After winning medals in the military, this reformed bad boy is determined to walk the straight and narrow. Until his brother's ex girlfriend winds her way down his path. After years of covert work in the military, Caleb Starr arrives back in his hometown, hoping that returning to simple life and work on his rundown family ranch will wipe away the memories of some of his less savory decisions he had to make in the heat of combat. Surprisingly, his first crucial decision, which is to enter into a marriage of convenience with his brother's ex-fiancée, doesn't win him any favors. The tactical error Caleb never saw coming is the feelings that sneak up on him for the woman he's sworn not to fall for. Glinda Reyes has always been the perfect daughter, sister, and caretaker in her family. Opening her beauty salon was the first thing she ever did for herself. But when a big city corporation enters town intent on buying the commercial property where her business is housed, she needs to get her hands on the inheritance her father left to save her business. But she needs to be married before she can access it and her ex-fiancé just left her for her baby sister. Desperate to save her salon, Glinda agrees to marry Caleb, her ex's younger brother and she's determined to keep her heart protected. But will Caleb's strong will and reformed bad boy charm weaken her resolve? In this heartwarming, small-town romance, Caleb and Glinda must navigate their way through the challenges of family loyalty, trust, and love as they discover that the path to acceptance isn't always straightforward. His Duty to Accept is the second in a series of light-hearted, sweet romances where veterans find their way back to their small town and discover they can be heroes at home.

When battle lines blur, a wounded warrior and a career-driven woman become clear about the love they once shared. Liam Montgomery, a former soldier dealing with PTSD, finds himself fighting the most significant battle of his life when he returns home to Honor Valley. After healing his inner demons, he yearns to reclaim the love of his life. Despite the scars of the past, he's hopeful for a second chance. Rachel Montgomery, a rising career woman, has always been Liam's stronghold. But the separation forced by Liam's trauma has put her on a path of self-reliance and personal growth. As she grapples with her budding career and the return of the man she never stopped loving, Rachel must decide what she truly wants. Their paths intertwine as they're forced to confront the ghosts of their past and the unspoken feelings that still linger. As they navigate through old wounds, career obstacles, and a love that refuses to fade, they discover that the battlefields have changed, but their love remains the ultimate victory.Soldier's Triumph is a heartwarming, small town, military romance that explores the power of love, growth, and healing. With the second chance at romance trope, and a wounded hero at its core, this story will sweep you away and leave you rooting for Liam and Rachel's happily ever after.

Love is the greatest defense, and courage is found in the most vulnerable places. Gabriel Thompson, a retired Special Forces soldier, yearns for peace as he grapples with the traumatic scars of war. Aiming to write a book about soldiers experiencing PTSD, he seeks solitude and tranquility. He finds anything but that when he encounters a fiercely loving single mother and her son. Charlotte Evans, a strong-willed waitress, bears the burden of her abusive ex-husband's sins while nurturing dreams of freedom. Overwhelmed by debts she didn't create and a son she needs to protect, she was stuck in a cycle of fear and despair. Her son, Noah, faces his own battles with bullies, matching the fights his mother endures. When Gabe stumbles upon Charlotte's world, an unexpected connection sparks. As the threats intensify, Gabe finds himself drawn into a role he never expected -the protector. Yet, in Charlotte's brave heart, Gabe finds a strength that challenges him to confront his own demons. Will Gabriel and Charlotte muster the courage to battle their past and pave a path to their future? Or will they remain prisoners of their scars?Soldier's Protection is a heartwarming small town, military romance that explores the power of love, growth, and healing. With the single mother and protector trope, wounded hero, and second chances at its core, this story will sweep you away and leave you rooting for Charlotte and Gabe's happily ever after.

When a Wounded Warrior and a small-town woman agree to a fake relationship, will their pretend love turn into the real thing? When Alex, a wounded warrior trying to get promoted in the workplace, meets Sarah, who needs a fake boyfriend for an upcoming family event, they hatch a plan to help each other out. But what starts out as a pretend relationship quickly turns into something more, as Sarah and Alex navigate their inner and outer conflicts only to misstep and begin to fall in love. With a pushy boss and nosy coworkers on Alex's side and an overbearing family intent on getting a ring on Sarah's finger on the other side, these two don't stand a chance. Follow along as Sarah and Alex navigate the ups and downs of their fake relationship before realizing that their feelings for each other are all too real. Will they be able to overcome their fears and find true love, or will their pasts come back to haunt them? Soldier's Promise is a heartwarming small-town military romance that explores the power of love, growth, and healing. With the fake dating trope, wounded hero, and the love of family and community, this story will sweep you away and leave you rooting for Sarah and Alex's happily ever after.

The fiercest battles are often won one page at a time. When former military language specialist Mason Turner returns home to recover from the physical and emotional scars of his service, he seeks solace in the quiet haven of the local library. There, he meets the warm and understanding librarian Grace, who captures his heart with her genuine care and unwavering support. Facing the threat of the library's beloved reading program being cut, Grace turns to Mason for help, tapping into his unique skills and passion for language. As they battle external challenges and confront their own emotional wounds, Mason and Grace learn that the power of love can overcome the darkest moments and lead to the brightest future. Soldier's Courage is a heartwarming small-town military romance that explores the power of love, growth, and healing. With the Beauty and the Beast trope, wounded hero, and the power of love to heal, this story will sweep you away and leave you rooting for Grace and Mason's happily ever after.

Sometimes love washes up in unexpected places. Aria and Jace couldn't be more different. Aria is a fiercely independent café owner who takes pride in her community and her strong personality, while Jake is a former soldier on a quest for inner peace and a sense of purpose. When they meet at a beach clean-up event, sparks fly as they clash over their differing approaches to the task at hand. Despite their initial animosity, Aria and Jake are forced to work together on the project, and they start to discover that they have more in common than they thought. As they navigate the ups and downs of their budding romance, they also face personal struggles that threaten to tear them apart. Will their growing attraction for each other be enough to sustain them through the challenges ahead? Soldier's Surrender is a heartwarming small town, military romance that explores the power of love, growth, and healing. With the enemies-to-lovers trope, wounded hero, and second chances at its core, this story will sweep you away and leave you rooting for Aria and Jace's happily ever after.

Joe Matthews, ufficiale del JAG in congedo, torna a casa per candidarsi alla carica di Procuratore Distrettuale e non può permettersi uno scandalo. Quindi sa molto bene che ammettere i sentimenti che prova per la giovane donna di cui è innamorato fin da ragazzino non gioverà alla sua immagine. Per anni, ha cercato di convincere il suo cuore che è illogico struggersi per Foxy James, la sua migliore amica, la donna più improponibile, irrazionale, incongrua, bella, audace, brillante... Un attimo, cosa stava dicendo? Joe ha un unico obiettivo, quello di diventare Procuratore Distrettuale, in modo da poter contribuire a tenere in equilibrio la bilancia della giustizia e proteggere i bambini dati in affidamento come lui. Dichiarare i propri sentimenti per una donna che sostiene di avere dei poteri psichici non gioverebbe granché alla sua credibilità, e rischierebbe di far pendere la bilancia dalla parte del torto. Foxy James è una chiarosenziente, quindi è certa che il suo unico e vero amore si farà vivo... un giorno... prima o poi. Okay, le sue doti non sono una scienza esatta. Per passare il tempo mentre aspetta che quell'uomo misterioso si faccia avanti, Foxy dedica la sua vita ai bambini in affidamento. Quando sente che uno di essi è in difficoltà, non esita a chiedere l'aiuto del suo migliore amico per risolvere quel guaio. Joe, ormai prossimo alla nomina, sa che non dovrebbe lasciarsi trascinare in un altro dei piani strampalati di Foxy, che si basano soltanto sulle sensazioni della sua amica. Ma il pensiero che la donna che ama si metta in pericolo è sufficiente a convincerlo a uccidere un drago, se necessario. Joe è sempre stato il suo eroe, ma Foxy è sconvolta quando finalmente capisce che lui è anche il suo unico vero amore. E poi infastidita dal fatto che ci abbia messo così tanto a rivelarsi. Ma soprattutto è entusiasta: il suo istinto aveva ragione, e anche se ci ha messo un po', il destino le ha portato l'uomo perfetto, dopo tutto. Solo che, una volta dichiarato il loro amore, il futuro di entrambi è in pericolo. Faccia a faccia con un cattivo molto reale che minaccia i più vulnerabili di cui ha giurato di prendersi cura, Foxy teme che la sua parola non abbia valore e che la città in cui vive decida di non crederle. Se Joe rendesse pubblica la loro relazione, rischierebbe di perdere la fiducia che sta per essergli accordata? E soprattutto, un amore da favola che ha aspettato un'eternità per rivelarsi può resistere alla vita di tutti i giorni? Scopritelo in "Giuro di custodirti", la seconda di una serie di storie commoventi che dimostrano che innamorarsi è un atto di eroismo, ma trovare una famiglia è la conquista più straordinaria della vita.

La prima cotta del pilota di linea Will Matthews gli ha dimostrato che poteva volare in alto... finché, invece che atterrare, il suo cuore non si è schiantato al suolo. Ora che lei sta tornando, Will riuscirà a scendere a terra senza farsi ancora del male? Per Will, crescere come pacifista in una famiglia di soldati è stato difficile, ma mai quanto permettere a suo fratello di rubargli i versi e spacciarli per propri alla ragazza di cui Will era innamorato. Ora, anni dopo la tumultuosa rottura della coppia, Will ha la possibilità di conquistare il cuore del suo vero amore, ma troverà il coraggio di dirle quello che prova usando finalmente le parole che ha scritto per lei? Da quando il sodalizio canoro con le sue sorelle si è sciolto, Tricksy James canta da sola il brano che l'ha resa famosa, celebrando il suo cuore spezzato e l'angoscia che le ha provocato il suo ex. Ora è stanca di stare da sola ed è pronta per un nuovo inizio. Ma con l'avvicinarsi del doppio matrimonio delle sorelle, Tricksy si sente di nuovo esclusa, ed escogita un piano per far credere a tutti di essersi fidanzata con il suo vecchio amico d'infanzia. Non è l'inizio che Tricksy stava cercando, ma una volta tornata a casa, non è più così sicura che sia un male essere finita tra le braccia amorevoli di Will. Lui spera che, fingendosi innamorata, Tricksy si renda conto che tra di loro c'è davvero qualcosa. Ma Tricksy sarà in grado di lasciarsi il passato alle spalle e cantare una nuova melodia per l'uomo che le fa battere il cuore? Scopritelo in "Giuro di adorarti", la terza di una serie di storie commoventi che dimostrano che innamorarsi è un atto di eroismo, ma trovare una famiglia è la conquista più straordinaria della vita.

Charlie Matthews, ex pilota dell'Aeronautica, ha volato fino ai confini più remoti del mondo ma non è mai riuscito ad avvicinarsi al suo primo e unico amore. Riuscirà il loro ultimo incontro a metterli finalmente sulla buona strada per il lieto fine che tanto si meritano? Dopo anni di servizio nell'Aeronautica Militare, Charlie Matthews appende finalmente le ali al chiodo e torna a casa al Flying Cross Ranch per aiutare il padre malato. Dopo quasi un decennio di brevi soste e appuntamenti mancati, sente che quello è il momento giusto per conquistare l'amore della sua vita. Sfortunatamente, scopre che la donna che fa volare il suo cuore sta per partire con un biglietto di sola andata che la porterà dall'altra parte dello Stato. Cresciuta entrando e uscendo da una casa famiglia, Savy James ha sempre desiderato una vita stabile e piena di affetti. Ora che è madre affidataria lei stessa, è devastata quando scopre che il Governo ha dichiarato area protetta il terreno su cui sorge la casa dove cresce il suo gruppo eterogeneo di ragazzini. L'unico modo per rimanere con loro è accettare il trasferimento dall'altra parte dello Stato. Essere separata ancora una volta da Charlie è troppo da sopportare, ma lui non può lasciare il padre malato e lei non glielo chiederebbe mai. Deciso a far funzionare le cose, Charlie offre il suo ranch a Savy e ai bambini. Ma dopo la gestione spensierata e accomodante di lei, i piccoli fanno fatica ad abituarsi alla disciplina militare di Charlie, che sebbene si affezioni subito a loro, non tollera la continua disubbidienza che li mette in pericolo. E quando uno dei guai che combinano spinge un assistente sociale a mettere in discussione l'idoneità di Charlie e Savy come genitori, la loro grande e felice famiglia è di nuovo in pericolo. Riuscirà un vero amore che ha resistito alla prova del tempo e dello spazio a superare la tempesta che sembra averli travolti? Scoprilo in "Giuro di amarti", la prima di una serie di storie commoventi che dimostrano che innamorarsi è un atto di eroismo e che trovare una famiglia è il traguardo più straordinario della vita.

A former Special Forces operative is on a mission to clean up his bad boy image, but falling for his exes' baby sister certainly won't win him any medals. Dorie Reyes has always lived in her perfect big sister's shadow, watching as she effortlessly stole the heart of the boy Dorie had always crushed on. Only to not stand by him when he needed her and leave him broken-hearted. Now, to save their business, the Reyes sisters need access to their inheritance. But a stipulation that they must be married first puts a wrench in their plans. When Dorie's big sister pops the question to her convenient ex-boyfriend, Dorie believes her unrequited love story is over before it ever begins. Aaron comes back from war hoping to gain acceptance from the town that turned their back on him. He's no longer the bad boy he used to be. He's a hero now, scarred by battle but driven by a deep desire to make a life with the woman who broke his heart years ago. When she proposes a marriage of convenience, he thinks this is his chance. But as he spends more time with his future sister-in-law, it becomes clear that they have more in common with each other and share a deep connection that cannot be ignored. Now Aaron's faced with the fact he's falling for the wrong sister, and Dorie's faced with the guilt of stealing her sister's fiancé. They'll have a heartbreaking decision to make-give up on their love or risk everything to be together. His Duty to Serve is the first in a series of light-hearted, sweet romances where veterans find their way back to their small town and discover they can be heroes at home.

Recon Pilot Aldo Matthews is adept at search and rescue missions, but can he adapt to show love and tenderness to the woman he once bullied as a girl? As the only unmarried person in her department, Elayne Jade is often overlooked and always passed over when it comes to the decision-making in her job as school guidance counselor. Those discussions take place at couples' dinners and brunches which she's never invited. It's wrong that she's not up for career advancements because she doesn't have a ring or husband. Then she wakes up one morning with a diamond on her finger and her worst enemy in her hotel room. Since he was a kid, nothing has fascinated Aldo Matthews more than Elayne Jade. The curve of her lips when she's insulting him. The flash of her eyes when she dismisses his taunts. The flip of that fire red hair when she turns away from him in a huff. Aldo takes every chance he can get to rile Elayne's temper so that he can see that fire inside her. So when he finds her one night at a bar out of town a bit tipsy, bemoaning the fact that she doesn't have a ring on her finger, he puts one there. Annulling this sham of a marriage is the first thing on Elayne's mind. Her reputation would never survive the fact she eloped with her mortal enemy after getting drunk. Only now that she's sober, she's seeing Aldo in a new light. And when her colleagues spot the ring on her finger, they start inviting her out and making her part of the conversation. Aldo has no intention of letting Elayne flip her hair and walk away from him again. Not when it's so much sweeter to twine his fingers in her tresses and feel those sassy lips move against his. But Aldo's hiding a secret, one that could douse the growing heat between the woman who hates the fact that she's falling for him.Find out what happens in His Vow to Defend, the sixth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life's most extraordinary achievement.

Fighter Pilot Topher Matthews prefers to fly on the highway to a danger zone. But when a female airman alters his flight path, will he change his trajectory? Airman Toni Solis dreamed of soaring high in a military career. Unfortunately, an accident while on mission derails her plans and sends her crashing back to earth. With nowhere to go and no reliable family to turn to, help comes from the most unexpected place-the hotshot pilot responsible for ending her career. Topher Matthews was piloting the craft that crashed with Solis on it. His first instinct was to scoop the injured female soldier into his arms. Months later, he's still having trouble letting thoughts of Airman Solis go. Bringing her to his family ranch to get better will be best for all involved. But staying by her side and helping her heal is not a part of his plan. Especially when any woman who gets attached to him always winds up hurt and hating him. Toni is determined to harden her heart against the Air Force's most notorious player, but when her rehab proves tricky it's Topher who is continually at her side. The more Toni pushes him away, the closer Topher wants to get, until neither can deny their feelings. Yet the moment he finally gets past her defenses, news arrives that just might send this high-flying couple nose-diving back to loneliness with orders that could deploy their hearts away from one another. Find out in His Vow to Trust, the fourth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life's most extraordinary achievement.

A holiday romance set in the world of the Purple Heart Ranch! Ariana Carol has the voice of a siren. But after an embarrassing incident on stage, she walked away with stage fright so severe that she barely speaks. So when she's singing late one night to the crashing waves, she's shocked to find that a handsome man hears her voice. Now that he's back in his hometown and out of the service, all Eric Prince craves is silence and solitude on his house boat. After surviving a bomb attack in a combat zone, his PTSD has made him leery of loud noises and large crowds. But the sound of Ari's voice brings him a peace he never thought he'd find again. Getting the shy woman to talk to him, much less sing for him, becomes this soldier's new mission in life. When Prince learns that he's the reason Ari went mute all those years ago, his toughest battle will be in front of him; the battle for Ari's heart and her song. Ari can't believe she's falling for the boy who silenced her because he's transformed into the man that makes her soul sing. But when she learns he's hiding a painful secret, will their love be strong enough to heal both old and new wounds?His Grace Under Pressure is a holiday romance set in the world of the Purple Heart Ranch. This love story can be read at any point in the ongoing sweet western romance series. This book was previously published as Sweet Carol from the Indigo Bay Beach Romance series. It has been revised, updated, and transplanted into a midwestern lake town near your favorite rehabilitation ranch for Wounded Warriors.