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?

When a bacon-loving Army Ranger and a flower-child, vegan farmer declare their true loves’ vow it won’t be enough to stop their families from feuding in this modern day marriage of convenience. David Porco has believed in true love since the first time he saw his doting parents kissing. He’s been searching for his happily-ever-after ever since—maybe a little too hard. On a mission to rekindle yet another failed relationship, he catches sight of his ex’s friend and his heart explodes with one word: mine. Jules Capulano has always wanted to feel that special spark that means she’s found her true love. There’s nothing but a fizzle with Paris, the man her family expects her to marry. But when she locks eyes with the town’s wandering romantic, a flare ignites shouting that he’s “the one.” After a magical night at the county fair, Jules and Porco are certain what they’re feeling is real. Like so many couples on the Purple Heart Ranch before them, they rush to the altar. But neither of their families are happy with the union. Not only is Porco’s cattle ranch at war with Jules’s vegan commune, but he’s a die-hard carnivore who thinks vegetables are only food for his food. As the two star crossed lovers try to find common ground, a careless mistake from Porco’s past threatens to topple everything Jules and her family have worked for. Can true love conquer a feud of this magnitude?

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 gardener 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 a part 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 a part 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?

Chasing his runaway bride to the altar is all this Army Ranger cares about in this modern day marriage of convenience. After years of fact-checking and fetching coffee, reporter Lana Hunt has finally been given a chance to shine. Her exposé on the Montana ranch where soldiers are finding a gold rush of convenient brides could lead to the job of her dreams. Putting her investigative skills to the test to discover if the ranch is a cult or the stuff of fairy tales, Lana goes undercover inside a bridal boutique only to come face to face with the man she left at the altar a year ago. Even though he was jilted by the love of his life, Mac Kenzie still loves weddings and is happy to help his friends plan theirs. But when he goes to assist the bride to be, he’s stunned to find his own runaway fiancée dressed in a wedding gown. Even more shocking, Lana is still wearing Mac’s engagement ring. Certain she still has feelings for him, he proposes a deal. He’ll help her get the scoop on the Purple Heart Ranch if she’ll help him plan his friends’ wedding. To get the story and the promotion, Lana agrees to Mac’s conditions. But as the two of them plan a future for the bride and groom, Lana wonders if there’s a chance to revise the ending of their own story? And after years of coming in second to her career, Mac knows this is his last shot to make Lana his. But as her deadline draws closer, he can’t help but wonder if the girl who’s held his heart since he was six will choose her byline over taking his last name?

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?

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.

Air Force Pilot Charlie Matthews has flown to the farthest reaches of the world, but he can never seem to reconnect with his first, and only love. Will their latest reunion finally land them on a path to forever? After years of service in the Air Force, Charlie Matthews is finally hanging up his wings and coming home for good to the Flying Cross Ranch to help his ailing father. And after nearly a decade of short layovers and missed connections, Charlie is finally swooping back to sweep the love of his life off her feet. Unfortunately, he discovers the woman who makes his heart soar is about to depart on a one way ticket out of town. Growing up in the foster care system, Savy James has always wanted her very own forever home. Now a foster mother herself, she’s devastated when the government declares her land protected for wild horses, meaning she and her ragtag bunch of foster kids will once again be uprooted, this time to the other side of the state. Being separated once again from Charlie is too much to bear, but he can’t leave his sick father and she’d never ask him to. Determined to make this work, Charlie offers up his ranch to Savy and the kids. But the children aren’t used to his tough love. After Savy’s free-spirited ways, Charlie’s military style of discipline does not endear him to them. And when one of the kids makes a dangerous choice that leads a social worker to question their fitness as parents, Savy’s big, happy family is in jeopardy once again. Can a true love that's stood the test of time and space weather the storm of rebel youth? Find out in His Vow to Love, the first 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.

Sometimes love needs a little Christmas magic to find its forever home. Joy Evergreen is on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift. As the head of the Head Elf in Charge of the Honor Valley children's toy drive, she's determined that every kid on the town's military base will have their Christmas wishes fulfilled -even if she has to elbow a few mall shoppers along the way. But when she bumps into her ex-boyfriend in the toy store, she's determined that this time she won't be the one left holding the bag. After years away, Lucas Jackson has returned to his home town on a new mission; he's become the temporary guardian of his niece and nephew. His secret objective is to reunite with the love that he let slip through his fingers. He doesn't expect for battle lines to be drain between him and Joy. Nor for the fight to be over the hottest holiday toy of the season. Can a reindeer run through crowded toy stores, long lines and online auctions bring these two warring souls back to love? Find out in this holiday romance that weaves together a returning hero, a second chance at love, the joy of gift-giving, and the spirit of the holidays. Love on a Reindeer Run 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!

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!

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!