Healing Hearts Series by Ginny Sterling

Dear John… For teacher Lily Hogan, those words would come to mean so much. She knew that giving back to the community brought joy into people’s lives. When her fourth-grade class writes letters to the military overseas in Afghanistan, she takes up her own pen and leads her students by example – writing a letter to an unknown soldier. CPO John Griffin and his K-9 dog, Radar, have been through so much together over the last several years... moreDear John… For teacher Lily Hogan, those words would come to mean so much. She knew that giving back to the community brought joy into people’s lives. When her fourth-grade class writes letters to the military overseas in Afghanistan, she takes up her own pen and leads her students by example – writing a letter to an unknown soldier. CPO John Griffin and his K-9 dog, Radar, have been through so much together over the last several years. Sniffing out bombs, searching the hills and mentoring his team, he feels so alone and unsure of his future- until a letter reminds him that there’s more to life in this world he’s protecting. Simple words, a kind gesture and feeling that he isn’t forgotten out there in the desert, compels him to write back. Before long, he finds himself looking forward to the care packages and letters from his pen-pal halfway across the world. With every letter and every word, they begin to develop a friendship and wonder what the other person is truly like? Major life changes are scary enough as it is - but is it possible to fall in love with someone before you’ve even laid eyes upon them? Can the magic of the season bring the sweetest gift of all? The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers -- and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order. less

Lucy Reyes didn’t need anyone interfering with her life as an investigative reporter. She’d found out the hard way that having to depend on someone made you weak and left you vulnerable. When she overhears a private conversation that leaves her feeling sorry for an unknown soldier, she takes up the mantle and begins writing the stranger who’d been betrayed. Jamie Post had always known the direction of his life... moreLucy Reyes didn’t need anyone interfering with her life as an investigative reporter. She’d found out the hard way that having to depend on someone made you weak and left you vulnerable. When she overhears a private conversation that leaves her feeling sorry for an unknown soldier, she takes up the mantle and begins writing the stranger who’d been betrayed. Jamie Post had always known the direction of his life. He had a fiancée back home and was working diligently to be a strong provider until he discovers that Annabelle’s loyalty lies elsewhere - in someone else’s arms. Jamie takes what comfort he can in purging all his thoughts and emotions to a stranger on the other side of the world, when suddenly Lucy materializes on base in Afghanistan in jeopardy. Can Lucy tackle a job in the middle of a warzone while fighting the feelings inside of her? Will Jamie discover that letting down his guard means letting someone back into his heart? Can fate intervene, bringing these two hearts together in a world torn apart? less

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... moreAnnika 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 stop, nor could he ever forgive himself. So how can the breathtaking and mysterious woman before him justify being so kind as to help the enemy?Can seeing the world through Annika’s kind eyes bring a deeper understanding and reminder of what they are fighting for? Could finding forgiveness within himself open his heart to a chance at love? Will she be able to love the man before her, tasked with the hardest job of all?***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, their stories are so much richer. less

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... moreEric 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 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, their stories are so much richer. What if your only ally is a man that you barely know? less

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... moreCorporal 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.When an unexpected attack suddenly draws the two foes together, will Sadie be able to trust Leo to have her back?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, their stories are so much richer. less

Jack Keyes had his secrets. He was driven, noble, honest, ethical, and pushed to be the next leader of the squad – if he didn’t make chief first! So in an effort to fit in with the team, he accepted a pen pal just like the others… but never expected anyone like Mia – or her crazy proposition.Mia Sinclair had truly made a mess of things this time around. Normally, she could handle whatever life threw at her, but this time she needed help from the one person she knew she could trust: Jack... moreJack Keyes had his secrets. He was driven, noble, honest, ethical, and pushed to be the next leader of the squad – if he didn’t make chief first! So in an effort to fit in with the team, he accepted a pen pal just like the others… but never expected anyone like Mia – or her crazy proposition.Mia Sinclair had truly made a mess of things this time around. Normally, she could handle whatever life threw at her, but this time she needed help from the one person she knew she could trust: Jack.What did it matter if she folded the towels the wrong way or didn’t make the bed? A marriage of convenience wasn’t what either of them wanted, but Mia knew that goody-two-shoes would never reject a damsel in distress…Would he?***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, their stories are so much richer. less