Soldiers Overseas Romance Series by Claire Cain

Single dad. Divorcé. Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army.All titles I’ve come to terms with, even if I didn’t see those first two coming.I never imagined making a military move to Germany as a single parent. What else I never imagined? Having an insane spark like I’ve never felt with my son’s kindergarten teacher.Livie’s a singular force of light and beauty, and I’ve never wanted someone so much... moreSingle dad. Divorcé. Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army.All titles I’ve come to terms with, even if I didn’t see those first two coming.I never imagined making a military move to Germany as a single parent. What else I never imagined? Having an insane spark like I’ve never felt with my son’s kindergarten teacher.Livie’s a singular force of light and beauty, and I’ve never wanted someone so much. But after what happened last time, I can’t escape the dread of dragging a new wife into this life and failing again.Besides, our lives are too different. Our plans don’t match. We definitely shouldn’t date and absolutely can’t afford to catch feelings.Everything changed the day I walked into that classroom. And now the only thing that scares me more than trying for another chance at love is living with regret if I don’t.The Problem with Planning Love is a dual point of view romance told in first person that will give you all the sizzle and heat but keep it sweet. less

One thing being captured and held by terrorists does for a man? It makes him think. Especially about the past.Five years ago, I married a woman to help her out of a desperate situation. But we’ve hardly seen each other since. And if that doesn’t change soon, my command team is going to get suspicious of our arrangement.When the unit commander sends us on a trip to a luxury Austrian resort, it’s hard to put up a fight... moreOne thing being captured and held by terrorists does for a man? It makes him think. Especially about the past.Five years ago, I married a woman to help her out of a desperate situation. But we’ve hardly seen each other since. And if that doesn’t change soon, my command team is going to get suspicious of our arrangement.When the unit commander sends us on a trip to a luxury Austrian resort, it’s hard to put up a fight. What’s harder? Resisting the woman who is my wife in name only, especially when there’s only one room, and one bed.Did I mention she’s a walking fantasy and the kind of person I’d marry for real?Finding Happiness in a Hoax is book two in the OCONUS Bonus series, but can be read as a standalone. It’s a dual point of view romance told in first person that will give you all the sizzle and heat but keep it sweet with doors closed. less

No one has ever hurt me like Bec Jones. Everything changed when we lost her brother, my best friend, and she ran from me with only an angry goodbye.Three years later, after stumbling into her after years of no contact, I can't think straight. I can't stop all those feelings from rushing back, trying to strangle me.I want to be with her, especially since fate has brought us back together. But I know what happens when she runs, and I can't be sure she won't do it again... moreNo one has ever hurt me like Bec Jones. Everything changed when we lost her brother, my best friend, and she ran from me with only an angry goodbye.Three years later, after stumbling into her after years of no contact, I can't think straight. I can't stop all those feelings from rushing back, trying to strangle me.I want to be with her, especially since fate has brought us back together. But I know what happens when she runs, and I can't be sure she won't do it again.Fight After Flight is book three in the OCONUS Bonus series, but can be read as a standalone. It's a dual point of view romance told in first person that will give you all the sizzle and heat but keep it sweet. less

After a training exercise gone wrong left me injured, I opted out of receiving meals during my recovery because I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself. Little did I know, refusing Summer Applegate wasn’t an option.This woman is a menace. A nurse by trade and a cook by passion, she will force-feed you sunshine whether you like it or not. But apparently she’s also just as stubborn as I am, and she won’t go down without a fight.At first, I want nothing to do with it... moreAfter a training exercise gone wrong left me injured, I opted out of receiving meals during my recovery because I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself. Little did I know, refusing Summer Applegate wasn’t an option.This woman is a menace. A nurse by trade and a cook by passion, she will force-feed you sunshine whether you like it or not. But apparently she’s also just as stubborn as I am, and she won’t go down without a fight.At first, I want nothing to do with it. But then her cheerful determination starts to wear me down, and I start thinking she might just be the sunshine my storm cloud needs.But I’ve lost everyone else. Can I really risk letting her in only to inevitably lose her?The Bright Side of Brooding is book four in the OCONUS Bonus series, but can be read as a standalone. It’s a dual point of view romance told in first person that will give you all the sizzle and heat but keep it sweet. less

It’s not weird to invite your best friend’s sister to move in with you, is it?No? Good.Even if you’ve secretly been in love with her for more than a decade?A little weird? Oh, well. Because it just happened.What’s even more shocking is that she said yes. Especially since she’s recovering from heartbreak and has all her walls up against me.Now that Ariel is in my space, keeping my distance is harder than ever before. But at some point, this pining has to stop... moreIt’s not weird to invite your best friend’s sister to move in with you, is it?No? Good.Even if you’ve secretly been in love with her for more than a decade?A little weird? Oh, well. Because it just happened.What’s even more shocking is that she said yes. Especially since she’s recovering from heartbreak and has all her walls up against me.Now that Ariel is in my space, keeping my distance is harder than ever before. But at some point, this pining has to stop. I have to draw a line in the sand and stick to it.The only thing I don’t see coming is when she decides to cross the line first.***Holding On to Hope is book five in the OCONUS Bonus series but can be read as a standalone. It’s a dual point of view romance told in first person that will give you all the sizzle and heat but keep it sweet.Catch the whole series!The Problem with Planning Love - Eric and LivieFinding Happiness in a Hoax -Noah and KatieLearning to Fight After Flight - Thatcher and BecThe Bright Side of Brooding - Nick and SummerHolding On to Hope - Nate and ArielWaiting On Love at Christmas (novella) - Nina and DavidChasing a Chance (novella) - Alicia and Beau (available free through my website!) less

She's about to give up on love, but he won't give up on her.Nina Montez has been waiting for love. And waiting. And waiting. But she’s done with failed matches on dating apps. When her gorgeous neighbor finds out she hasn’t been to any German Christmas markets, he offers to give her a tour of them. It’s a great chance to soak up the special German Christmastime traditions, and get to know David... moreShe's about to give up on love, but he won't give up on her.Nina Montez has been waiting for love. And waiting. And waiting. But she’s done with failed matches on dating apps. When her gorgeous neighbor finds out she hasn’t been to any German Christmas markets, he offers to give her a tour of them. It’s a great chance to soak up the special German Christmastime traditions, and get to know David. The only problem? She has rules about love and they make David off-limits, and bending the rules is not an option, no matter how tempting.David Reyes has liked Nina since the day they met, and finally has a good excuse to spend time with her. The fact that he hates the Christmas market doesn’t deter him, nor does her line in the sand placing him firmly in the friend zone. He can be patient. And as they browse the holiday fare and sip mulled wine in the chilly winter weather, their friendship grows right along with his feelings. His last chance to break through to her? Arrange to be her holi-date to the Army post’s Mistletoe ball.Will his patience pay off, or has Nina become so focused on the rules she’s made that she can’t see what they could have together? less