Böcker av Connie Ann Michael

Sawyer and Raven finally see a future away from the war-if they can only get through this last deployment. But when the military separates them, Raven finds it impossible to protect her, and he worries her post traumatic stress disorder will return. Soon, Raven finds out PTSD is the least of his troubles. Sawyer is assigned to a bomb removal unit being sent into the most dangerous area in Afghanistan where she's taken and held captive for weeks. Expecting the worst, Sawyer is ready to die for her country. But when death doesn't come, Sawyer turns her back on her faith. believing God has left her to deal with the aftermath of her capture alone. Devastated at the news of Sawyer's disappearance, Raven's commitment to her never falters, even when her injuries threaten to take her from him. To make matters worse, he's being kept from his wife by an angry mother-in-law. Raven is determined to bring Sawyer back to him-But is it be too late? Unfaltering in his faith, Raven knows with God's help, he will prove his love to Sawyer.

Emme "Doogie" Sawyer, fresh from her service in the war, finds herself grappling with inner turmoil while attempting to cultivate a relationship with Raven, who has recently returned from Afghanistan and is residing temporarily in her home. As she battles the demons of war, Sawyer realizes that shutting out the darkness also means shutting out the light.Raven, seeking solace from his own past mistakes, becomes a pillar of support for Sawyer, recognizing that true healing lies in their faith rather than solely relying on each other. Taking her to his childhood home, Raven hopes to guide both of them towards self-discovery and rediscovering the faith they have left behind.Will their shared journey lead them back to each other, or will the haunting memories of war and past errors drive them apart forever?

When Twenty-two-year-old Emme Sawyer joins a Marine unit heading into the challenging Helmand Province, her unwavering focus is on protecting her fellow soldiers. But when tragedy strikes in the form of an IED explosion, Emme is forced to confront the harsh reality that she cannot save everyone. Amidst the chaos of war, she seeks solace in the arms of Raven, her commanding officer, grappling with emotions that defy the confines of the battlefield.Raven, known for his stoicism and unwavering composure, is drawn to Emme as she becomes part of his unit. Though he tries to suppress his growing feelings, the deserts of Afghanistan become the backdrop for an unexpected connection. Aware of the military's stance on relationships and the inherent risks of starting a romance in such a perilous environment, Raven fights against his heart's desires. Emme and Raven learn that love has a way of finding you when you least expect it and that sometimes, surrendering to God's plan is the only path forward.

Can you choose between fighting for your life and fighting for your heart?When twenty-two year old Emme Sawyer joins a Marine unit heading into Helmand Providence, she focuses on what she does best: keeping her men safe. But, when the unit is hit by an IED, Emme realizes she can''t save everyone. With her humanity on the line, and her faith in question, she seeks comfort from Raven, her commanding officer. Soon, Emme develops feelings that don''t belong in a combat zone, where each step could be your last. Raven keeps his emotions locked up tight, never allowing the men to see him sweat. But when Emme joins his unit, all bets are off; and the feelings he thought he left stateside begin to emerge. Knowing that the deserts of Afghanistan are the last place to start a romance, and the United States military''s view on fraternizing; Raven tries to deny his heart. Emme and Raven learn you can''t always choose where love finds you. And that sometimes, you just have to trust in God''s plan.

Only weeks back from the war, Emme “Doogie” Sawyer is in trouble. She struggles to fight the war in her head while also trying to build a relationship with Raven – who has recently returned from Afghanistan and taken up temporary residence in her house. Unfortunately, it’s hard to lock down the bad without cutting off the good. Soon, Sawyer begins to slip deeper into the darkness of the war she thought she left behind.Running from his own mistakes, Raven tries to be the support Sawyer needs to move forward, but he soon discovers that in order to heal, they must rely on their faith more than they rely on each other. Raven takes Sawyer back to his childhood home, to where he hopes they both can find themselves and the faith they left behind.Will they be able to find their way back to each other, or will the horrors of war and past mistakes destroy them for good?