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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.

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.

Ron Leunissen (1959) schrijft korte verhalen waarin hij steeds de lezer weet te verrassen. Dit is zijn tweede verhalenbundel.>Inhoudsopgave: MOORD EN LIEFDEENGEL VAN LICHTLOGEREN BIJ OMAEEN NIEUW LICHAAMEEN DAG OM NOOIT TE VERGETENHET ZWARTE WATERZIJN LAATSTE DAGENBASEJUMPERDE SPELAVONDDE ZILVEREN GULDEN>De tekeningen in de bundel zijn gemaakt door Ron Leunissen.

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.

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.

Bib is enne zjieráf. Bib heldt van renne. D'n ták hengt lieëg. Ò'wieë! As dat már goēd göt! Dit is een uitgave in het Venrods (dialect van Venray). Dit verhaal gaat over iets wat ouders vast zullen herkennen: kinderen die spelen, rennen en vallen. Vaak is een kusje erop al genoeg. Voor dat je het weet, zijn de kinderen alweer aan het rennen en het spelen. Deze uitgave is geschreven volgens de Veldeke spelling.

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.

A military hostage negotiator is willing to pay any ransom to win back the woman who hijacked his heart.Russell Hook has spent years talking people down from bridges, men out of suicide vests, and insurgents into releasing prisoners of war. But when it comes to his own life, talks to win back his estranged wife have broken down. Admitting defeat, Rusty finally signs the divorce papers...only to have his wife call him asking for a favor.Since she was young, Veronica Hook has hidden a secret from her loved ones; she''s a closet romance reader. Now, she''s authored a romance novel and wants the story out in the world -under a pen name, of course. The problem is that to get the loan necessary to cover the costs of publishing her book, Ronnie will need her estranged husband''s help. However, when Rusty makes a condition of his signature on the loan documents that she gives him another chance, Ronnie is backed into agreeing even though she knows its a pointless tactic. Or is it? Ronnie''s certain she can guard against Rusty''s negotiating skills. Except for the fact that the reality of her husband starts to prove better than the dream man she''s written on the pages. As Rusty chips away at Ronnie''s resolve, he realizes he''s lost the signed divorce papers. When these two learn what the other wrote down on paper will it rip them apart? Or will it put them back on the same page?

Hypothetically speaking, can an Army Ranger war games strategist and an environmental scientist bent on saving the planet fall in love at first sight?Romey Capulano knows that marrying Jordan Spinelli is the most logical, expedient, and practical way to save the farm commune she''s lived on her whole life. But when the pragmatic-minded, hydroponic gardner says I do, she''s surprised to find her heart speeding up when he makes his vows, her hands tingling when he slides the diamond on her finger, and her breath quickening as he leans in for the kiss. Succumbing to the notion of love was not apart of her plan, and she''s sure it will ruin the platonic relationship that she and the genius Army Ranger have planned out for themselves.Jordan Spinelli is certain he''s coming down with something the day of his arranged marriage to Romey. Why else would his blood run hot, his palms sweat, and his heart keep skipping beats? Better he catch an illness than feelings for the level-headed soil scientist. Because falling in love was not apart of their carefully constructed, peer-researched marital agreement.As the two try to navigate a loveless marriage, unknown forces keep pushing them into each other''s arms. Divine acts keep pushing their lips within kissing range. Unspoken desires keep causing their hearts to face the inexplicable truth; the unquantifiable math that all adds up to the obvious. But will Jordan and Romey be able to admit to themselves, and each other, that their platonic vows are a shame because they just might have fallen in love at first sight?

Falling for his best friend''s sister is not an option when an Army Ranger is tricked into a modern day marriage of convenience.Army Ranger Griffin "Grizz" Hayes watched his mother work her fingers to the bone to provide for her family after his dad left them. Determined never to be a burden and to make his own way, Grizz decides he''ll never marry. It''s easy enough when the only girl who has ever held his attention is off limits.Patricia Keaton fell in love with Grizz the first time he picked her up out of her crib and played Patty Cakes with her. Her feelings only grew over the years that her brother''s best friend spent more and more time with the Keaton family. Now that she''s come of age, and Grizz has separated from the army, she''s sure it''s time to get her man.But when a dark figure puts Patty in danger, Grizz does what he never thought he''d do; he agrees to marry Patty and be her shield against the menace. Only now, with a ring on her finger, Grizz has no good reason to keep his distance, and Patty has every reason to play her role as wife to the fullest of the job description.Will Grizz take on the spousal privilege offered him by the woman of his dreams? Or will he continue to keep his best friend''s sister at arms length through their whole marriage of convenience.

Instalove alters the plan when an Army Ranger makes a calculated deal to wed a female rancher in a modern day marriage of convenience.  Army Ranger Tony Keaton is under a tight deadline. He''s got just 90 days to break ground, construct, and open the elite forces training camp he and his men have been planning since they left the military. The problem is his camp, which is on the grounds of the Purple Heart Ranch, needs access to the adjoining creek for their training exercises. Luckily, the stunning female rancher who owns that piece of land is willing to make a deal.Cattle rancher Brenda Vance is shedding ranch hands who can''t stand working for a woman. But she''s also bleeding money as she modernizes her property. To cover the debt of the technological advances, she agrees to sell the creek to Keaton. But the only way to cut through the red tape and transfer the land quickly enough to meet his 90 day deadline is to get married. Their iron-clad prenup protects her assets, but what will protect her heart?As Keaton and his unit of Army Rangers work the land with no problem taking orders from a woman, Brenda has dangerous dreams of this marriage lasting longer than the red tape requires. Dating isn''t on Keaton''s to do list, but a woman like Brenda makes him want to move love to the top of his priorities.Will these two stick to the deal and go their separate ways once the camp is up and running? Or will they change their plans and make this marriage of convenience last?