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The ‘wild child’ he once knew was now a woman... Michael Griffin had his entire life planned out, step-by-step, from the moment he earned his first woodchip badge. He loved the idea of honor, duty, and country, having grown up in a patriotic home that believed in serving and giving back… until ‘Typhoon Ruby’ crashed into his world. The ‘boy scout’ was now a cadet at West Point… Ruby Merrick always rebelled against what society dictated, thriving on being an original, standing out in the crowd with a purpose. She dedicated her free time to the community, volunteered ...

Laura McNeal was searching for a place she belonged, a home. As a loner, lost in the system, she was a survivor getting by in the best way she knew how. But when her neighbor asks for a simple favor, can a single letter to a lonely soldier kindle a dream that she always figured was just out of reach? Julio Martinez was a proud man, trying to maintain his dignity in a society that seemed to always knock him down. On top of it all, his mama is now setting him up with some unknown girl in town now. His mysterious pen-pal didn’t ask for much, just sharing parts of her life with such ease and ...

Lucy Reyes didn’t need anyone interfering with her life as an investigative reporter. She’d found out the hard way that having to depend on someone made you weak and left you vulnerable. When she overhears a private conversation that leaves her feeling sorry for her childhood crush, she takes up the mantle and begins writing the soldier who’d been betrayed. Jamie Post had always known the direction of his life. He had a fiancée back home and was working diligently to be a strong provider until he discovers that Annabelle’s loyalty lies elsewhere - in someone else’s arms. Jamie ...

The theater is coming to Silverpines! When Chicago actress, Posey Jones travels across country to help an ailing relative- she is immediately thrown into town at the very brink of destruction. Losing her uncle, gaining a home, and her independence- she sets out to establish her theater… only to realize she needs something special to ensnare an audience! When several women send off for husbands, she joins in with a strange request… Garrison is tired of struggling to find a place where he fits in after a tour in the military. After several months at home, he is mistakenly arrested and ...

Melanie Wesson was a widow in a small town that suspected her of disposing of her husband. One poorly timed argument witnessed by the crowd had her dubbed guilty long before she could ever be proven innocent. When she sees an ad in the paper, she jumps at the chance to give her and her unborn child a new chance at life. Chance Mitchell lost his wife unexpectedly and was left with an infant to raise on his own. Unsure what was needed to care for a child, how to move past his grief, and burdened with a constant reminder of his loss, he does the unthinkable: he requests a mail order bride. Can...

Heaven Smith knew what fear, courage, and faith were, because of the hand Fate dealt to her. One night changed her entire future and outlook on life. Extracting herself out of a terrible problem had taken forever, only to come face-to-face with another extremely handsome one! Ezra Hopkins was sick of watching loved ones destroy themselves. He’d seen first-hand what alcohol could do to a family, forcing him and his sister to begin again. Now, several years later, he meets the ex-wife of a man Ezra despises. Could a chance encounter, a secret wish, and a leap of faith bring two broken ...

Eric Morrison and his bomb-sniffing dog, Trigger, worked in tandem to make sure the team was safe… but ‘safe’ was a relative term. When the world around you falls apart, it’s easy to pour out your soul via email, when you can’t see the other person’s reactions. Madison Keene figured something was up when she was asked to write some unknown soldier a letter – and frankly? She could use an outlet to talk to, when her own life was currently imploding before her eyes. Fighting the enemy is hard enough, but what happens when you recognize the foe? *** These standalone sweet, clean ...

Gabriel Peña saw Robin’s name on the list of pen pals, and he grabbed at the chance to reconnect with his old friend. He’d known her since seventh grade, their families lived across the street from each other, and he’d ruined it all with one single, stolen kiss. Robin Law couldn’t believe Gabriel had contacted her. This was supposed to be a simple charitable Christmas card to a soldier – not a second chance to talk to a man who was afraid to commit and had rejected her. She’d chased him for years, only to have him up and join the Army without so much as a ‘goodbye’. What ...

Every cloud has a silver lining... Marigold Riley always enjoyed spinning negative events into something positive, no matter how bad things got. She’s chipper, upbeat, outgoing, savoring every moment as a chance to grow and thrive, just like her floral shop. She was envious of the love she saw her friends shared, realizing that she would need to pursue her own chances for love by writing the mysterious Ben Watson. Ben Watson was a no-nonsense guy with little tolerance for drama… just like his dog, Paladin. He’s driven, hardworking, and well respected by his peers for his clinical ...

When Emma Browning chooses to remain in the wilds of Oklahoma, she discovers a freedom that comes from being an independent woman. Unfortunately, the men in town have other ideas for her. How can a young lady remain unmarried with so many single men nearby? Why is she endangering herself by teaching the less fortunate? After repeated offers of marriage – the one man she finds herself interested in… couldn’t care less about her! Marshal James Reed has always been shunned due to his heritage. Growing up half-Indian and half-Tejano – his exotic looks have caused him to stand out and ...

Micah Tarrant knew it was better to be alone than to add yet another disappointment to the long list he already had staining his soul. A family full of military men and women, he had quite a name to live up to - so why was being selected to go to Alaska of all places? Feeling rejected, already at his lowest point, the cheerful pilot flirting with him was almost more than he could bear. Piper Cameron made these flights all the time for a little extra money, but nothing prepared her for arrogant soldier heaving morosely her airplane. He obviously wanted nothing to do with her, nor would he ...

Shame and Betrayal… Tyler Smith made a lot of mistakes in his past that have come back to haunt him in ways he never expected… but falling for Samantha wasn’t one of them. Hope and Redemption… Samantha Weaver knew a bully when she saw one—and just how to handle him—until she glimpses another side to the obstinate, gorgeous man. Love, liberty, and a little trust go a long way to mend old wounds. *** These standalone sweet, clean romances follow a team of soldiers that were once stationed in Afghanistan, bound by friendship. They can be read alone but if you read them together, ...

What happens when there’s a new member to the Wilkes family? Little Aurora is asking that very same question as she’s faced with the impending arrival of a new baby between her mother and her stepfather. Will she be replaced? Will they love her as much? *** This is a short story set in the Healing Hearts Sweet Romance series and does not stand alone. It should be read after Remember Love and is a little bit of emotional tenderness dealing with relationships, childbirth, and that precious time that follows for the Wilkes family.

Clara Winslow was about to be bartered off in a loveless marriage to her despicable neighbor. When she sees an ad for a mail-order bride that promises wide open skies, travel, and adventure-Clara jumps at the chance, omitting her promise to take care of her baby brother. James ‘Mule’ Clanton was desperate for help. He knew he was stubborn, hard-headed, and old-fashioned, but a woman was just what he needed to help cook, clean, and mend while he worked. The outlaws have repeatedly threatened his ranch, but when he takes one look at his feisty new bride, it’s enough to make him turn ...

Jayson Clark was always the life of the party. He enjoyed goofing off, fooling around, and cracking jokes, all to keep people around him from guessing at his tortured past and the memories that threaten to destroy any peace he could have… until Molly somehow finds out the truth. Molly Goode deals with children all day long as a teacher – so she knew exactly how to handle her flirtatious pen pal, or so she thought. Stumbling upon Jayson’s past unexpectedly, she discovers the vulnerable secrets he keeps hidden away from the rest of the world. Could opening up to him, revealing her own ...

Can the fallen be redeemed? Tabitha Mason wants a second chance at love. She’s seen the handsome soldier several times in the past and wishes he would just notice her for once. Nothing has been easy or gone her way, including trying to get the handsome soldier’s attention, but when fate steps in, she realizes that this is her moment to shine. Brandon Tobin wants a chance at life. His friends are getting married, finding their special someone, and settling down, while he is still serving in the Afghani desert. He’s proud to serve his country, but when he’s captured, the nightmares ...

Grayson Mack knew what he was getting into when he was flown in by chopper to the island to search for people with his K-9 dog, Biscuit. The devastation was intense, the destruction horrifying, and now he was face to face with the one person he never expected to see: his ex-girlfriend, Tina. Tina Rogers never wanted to see Grayson again – especially now. This trip was the opportunity of a lifetime. It gave her a chance to each in paradise, a change of scenery, and time to heal her wounded heart. If her rescuer was the man that broke her heart and soul — well, he could just rescue her ...

Betsy Grainger never thought that meeting Prince Charming would involve some handsome guy snapping at her during one of her lowest moments. Johnny Marks had some big shoes to fill, and was feeling the pressure. He was assigned to the other fire engine at the First Street Fire Battalion in Ember Creek, under the watchful eye of his dad’s best friend, Justin. Yeah, this wasn’t the most ideal way to say hello to the most beautiful woman he had ever seen… and being trapped wasn’t an ideal situation either. Now, with no way to get out and the temperatures dropping… would the attraction...

Ian Selkirk was a flirt and the target of the team when it came to pranks. He loved a good joke as much as the next person, so when he received an emotional letter via email, he thought for sure this was just another trick… and laid on the charm! June Peyton couldn’t believe the sweetness and sunny disposition of this unknown soldier who’d actually replied. When she’d been asked to write Ian by her friend, she assumed this was just another ploy by her family to introduce her to ‘a respectable man’… but now she wasn’t so sure. The gifts, the handwritten songs, and the ...

An arranged marriage to an older man sounded like a good idea to Clementine Hutton, but it’s nothing like she imagined. Her new husband hopes to strike it rich in Virginia City, Nevada, but his mining fails as miserably as their marriage. When he abandons Clementine, it’s the sexy sheriff who rescues her. Sherriff Micah Woodall has had a tender spot for the browbeaten woman since he first saw her, but he won’t meddle in another man’s marriage. Some men just don’t recognize real treasure. For Micah, nothing is as valuable as the love of the right woman. Clementine’s ...