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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.

Onder leiding van de schrijfdocenten Wilma Eras, Patrick Feijen, Tineke Honingh en Manon Emons schreven cursisten tijdens het cursusjaar 2022-2023 diverse korte verhalen of gedichten. Een door de cursisten zelf bepaalde selectie is in deze uitgave opgenomen.Deelnemers aan de tekencursus van Marjolein Leinweber zorgden voor de illustraties bij de verhalen. Ron Leunissen verzorgde de layout en de productie.

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?

Alpha male shifters? Insta-love? With a touch of 80's nostalgia? These three, hot dragon shifters will check all of your boxes! Diagnosed with an incurable disease, Chryssie thought her life was over. When she is sacrificed to a dragon, she learns it has only just begun in The Dragon's Reluctant Sacrifice. After years of abuse, Poppy believed she was worth nothing. But when she is sacrificed to a dragon she becomes his treasure in The Dragon's Ambivalent Sacrifice. Sacrificed to a dragon as a teen, Cardi was coddled for years. But when her dragon shifter fails to notice she's all grown up and willing, she may just have to claim him herself in The Dragon's Willing Sacrifice. If you love alpha male shifters, fated mates, and steamy romance, then you don't want to miss The Last Dragons series!

Prized for her willowy-thin form, she'd never hungered for life. But when she is sacrificed to a dragon, she becomes a glutton for his touch... After surviving years of catcalls and casting couches, model Lily Bishop suffers nightly from sleep paralysis. It takes the touch of the gentle dragon shifter Elek to free her from her night terrors. Though Elek does not want a mate, he agrees to place his mark on Lily which will keep her safe from other shifters in the Veil. Mated in name only, Lily is safe from being sought after by the other shifters looking for a mate and can now have the quiet life she always dreamed of. That is until she begins to yearn for more from her fake dragon mate than their easy friendship. An accident that sent his mother into a catatonic state has kept Elek's dragon on lock down. That tight leash the man has on the dragon loosens when he reluctantly agrees to mate quiet, withdrawn Lily. At first Elek believes the two of them can have a quiet life together watching old sitcoms and 80s movies. But one whiff of Lily and Elek's dragon wants to claim the comely model in the flesh. As man and beast struggle for control, other shifters learn that Elek's claim on Lily is not complete which leaves Lily open to mating games. Now Lily is in danger of losing the safety she craves. But she'd throw caution to the wind with just one sign that the dragon she's falling for wants to stake his claim for real. Elek has already lost his heart to Lily, but if he loses control of his dragon the man he is will succumb to the wiles of the beast and the past could repeat itself, causing him to lose the woman that he craves with his whole self. If you love alpha male shifters, fated mates, and steamy romance with a touch of 80's nostalgia, then you don't want to miss The Last Dragons series!

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.

After years of abuse, she believed she was worth nothing. But when she is sacrificed to a dragon she becomes his treasure. Born of violence, Beryl is the biggest and brawniest of his dragon shifter brothers. His beast loves a good fight and has been nicknamed The Hulk after his heroes; Incredible and Hogan. When his last fight gets out of control and his dragon nearly kills another shifter, he knows the only thing that will wrangle the beast is a female sacrifice. However, when the human he's destined to mate with arrives, she's small and meek and cringes from his touch. With a prostitute as a mother and a pimp as a boyfriend, Poppy is all too familiar with the violent tendencies of the opposite sex. The unsightly spots on her skin make her unsuitable for work on the streets. Her lack of skills in the kitchen disqualify her as a domestic goddess. So when she is sacrificed to a fire breathing dragon, she's certain it's as a late night snack. Though the hulking man's gentle touch awakens a desire she's never felt before, his brutish ways aggravate the wounds she keeps hidden. Beryl realizes he can't continue to brawl and earn his timid mate's trust. He's willing to be patient, but with each day she isn't claimed, his beast gets worse and other shifters become more of a threat. To accept Beryl's claim, Poppy will need to overcome her past and learn to love herself, something she's not sure she could ever do -even for the gentle giant she's falling for. If you love alpha male shifters, fated mates, and steamy romance with a touch of 80's nostalgia, then you don't want to miss The Last Dragons series!

In a world where she had no autonomy over her body, she refused to bend. But when she is sacrificed to a dragon, she'll become eager to submit. When Rose Bishop and her twin sister go on the latest in an endless line of casting calls, neither dreams their next role will be that of real-life damsels in distress. Kidnapped and taken to another realm, they come face to face with men who turn into dragons. Dragon shifter Ilia has called dibs on the last couple of women that have come beyond the Veil. Unfortunately, none of his brothers have respected his dibs. When the latest arrivals are delivered, Ilia's certain he's finally found the perfect match. So why does his future mate's sister make his beast feel consumed with a fiery heat of desire? When one of the shifters claims Rose's sister is his mate, Rose is prepared to do whatever is necessary to protect her and her twin. But safeguarding her heart won't be quite so easy when her new brother-to-be can't seem to take his golden gaze, or his hands, off Rose? Though she can't seem to form the words to give Ilia explicit consent, she also can't seem to get enough of his delicious kisses and seductive touches. It takes Ilia only one encounter to realize the sister he truly wants is Rose. But why can't she admit the fact of her desire for him as well? Lucky for Rose, Ilia is fluent in the language of safewords and knows exactly how to push her limits to get her to admit what she truly wants. Just when Ilia has everything he's ever dreamed of within his grasp, a menace from his past threatens his chance at love as well as his humanity. If you love alpha male shifters, fated mates, and steamy romance with a touch of 80's nostalgia, then you don't want to miss The Last Dragons series!

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.

Mareen Silver è abituata ad essere ferita... da sua madre fredda come il ghiaccio, dalle sue sorellastre a cui vorrebbe avvicinarsi, persino dal suo lontano padre, generale dell'esercito. Tuttavia, con la sua famiglia in pericolo di perdere il ranch che tutti amano, Mareen è pronta a fare l'ultimo sacrificio e sposare un uomo ricco che non ama per salvare la loro casa. Ma dopo aver fatto un brutto capitombolo, si ritrova a innamorarsi del soldato ferito che l'ha appena salvata Wilson Michaels non può sfuggire al senso di colpa che lo tormenta ogni giorno da quando è sopravvissuto all'esplosione che ha tolto la vita al generale. Se non può trovare l'assoluzione, troverà uno scopo e, dopo una serie di incidenti, sembra sempre più che quello scopo sia tenere in vita la figlia del generale. Proteggere Mareen è una cosa, ma innamorarsi di lei non è una possibilità, specialmente quando il suo matrimonio già previsto con un altro potrebbe essere la cosa giusta per salvare il ranch. Wilson non può permettersi di mettersi di nuovo in mezzo o questa volta i Silver potrebbero perdere tutto. E ora che Mareen ha assaggiato la vera felicità e sta finalmente legando con le sue sorelle, può sopportare di perdere l'uomo che le ha mostrato come amare? Scoprite se l'amore può veramente guarire tutte le ferite in questa dolce e spensierata storia d'amore di accordi convenienti che finiscono per diventare amori duraturi. "Promette di proteggerti" è il terzo di una serie di matrimoni di convenienza con guerrieri feriti che vengono guariti con il potere dell'amore.