Five Years Earlier: Henry Dunne knows three things: that agreeing to host this raucous house party was a terrible idea, that he absolutely cannot show up to his nursing shift tomorrow with a hangover, and that the beautiful redhead in the corner will be sleeping in his bed tonight.

Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive. Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.

Romance can be a little complicated when you get sucked into a wormhole. Just ask high school English teacher June Flint. One little solar flare happens and suddenly you find yourself 85 years in the future. Eighty-five years from your dream job. Your ailing mother whose only companion in this world is you. Your favorite stuffed-crust pizza from DeLucia’s on Sunday nights. But when June’s cell phone inexplicably picks up a signal, she’s able to call back to the present—more specifically, four weeks before she accidentally time traveled.

Eight years ago I fell into a secret summer fling with my best friend’s little sister before our lives went in different directions. Now, I’m the grumpy to Juliet’s sunshine on a popular dating podcast we host, and when a wealthy fan gives us a charming coastal cottage as the biggest thank you ever, we head to the town where I grew up to give it a makeover. And find the house has only one bed. Located under a mirrored ceiling.

Annika Smithson is on a mission of mercy as a midwife. In this foreign world, surrounded by her mother’s people, the need for help was the same no matter the language. She finds herself in a world on the brink of war. As she helps deliver a child, the emotions rolling within her handsome protector makes her heart ache for the shattered soldier. Joel Parker is devastated. Losing a friend and coworker under his watch was more than he could bear. Everything in him wanted to tear the world around him asunder to find Tobin, assuaging the guilt festering within him. The nightmares would never ...

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 ...

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 ...

When one door closes, another one opens… Leia Ketch has been through more than any one person should ever experience. An untimely demise, starting over anew, and having to rely on herself has all been a brutal education in the game of life. Putting on a brave face and trying to remain strong, she gives in to her loneliness and replies to a stranger’s email as a favor to a friend. Jason Hody is caught off-guard when his former chief calls in an unexpected favor. He knows that he’s an obnoxious, playful, and outgoing—but it’s a mask. There’s so much more to the soldier hidden deep...

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 ...

Romeo and Juliet eat your heart out... Corporal Leo Talbot wished things would lighten up on the team. No one could appreciate a few practical jokes, and he desperately needed an outlet for the darkness within him. No one would understand the scars on his soul… until he received that first email from Sadie. Sadie Gomez thought writing some soldier overseas was the stupidest idea that her grief counselor entrusted her to do – especially anyone with the last name of Talbot. The nightmares wouldn’t simply go away by discussing them, especially when Leo was dealing with his own issues. ...

Even lies told with the best intentions come back to haunt you… Gideon King knew better than to trust anything said by his unwanted pen pal. He almost fell into the oldest trap known to man once before and narrowly escaped his ex-girlfriend’s deceit. The temptation of taking down a well-known liar among the soldiers was almost too good to resist! Annabelle Lawson paid dearly for her web of stories told during a time of sheer desperation. Death, an unwanted pregnancy, and a tremendous mistake left her grasping at straws. Driving away any source of support at her lowest point, she ended ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Trust no one… Everett Mitchell knew from experience that you couldn’t depend on anyone but yourself. Jaded, bitter, frustrated, he was in charge of the team and responsible for their safety. But when he tries to bond with them, agreeing to take a pen pal like the other soldiers, he finds Whitney is a bit more than he bargained for! Just believe… Whitney Oliver made a friend everywhere she went, or at least tried, but the ornery soldier writing her letters sure was taxing. Everything was bitter, negative, and cranky… so she expected him to decline her offer to spend Christmas here ...

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 ...

Dylan Luka has a job he loves and everything has always come easy to the handsome soldier armed with a devastating smile. When he’s diagnosed with a medical condition, he struggles with maintaining the discipline he needs to survive and winning over the lovely barista that has enchanted him is another matter altogether! Eva Morrison cannot believe the gall of the man before her. He thinks if he flirts with her, she will fall immediately for his magnetic appeal all while serving him a hot cup of coffee. When Dylan’s repeated attempts to ask her out fail, will an unexpected silent cry for...

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, ...

Randall Perry was tired of war, death, and seeing destruction around him… and was grasping at the unexpected hand of friendship extended to him. Life seemed to be full of chances, but he never expected finding one in Gretchen. Who was this stranger writing him an email? Gretchen Koch was a busy woman for a reason. Taking on multiple jobs to fill the empty spaces in her heart, she was still struggling silently. She desperately needed comfort, friendship, someone who could understand what she was going through after losing her brother. … And the wounded soldier’s innocent request came ...