They live extraordinary lives on the frontline, but back home theynsquo;re ordinary men looking for love and family. Soraya Lanersquo;s stories will have you crying for all the right reasons, so keep tissues at the ready as our heroes come back to their loved ones - old and new!
Soldier On Her DoorstepSoldier Alex Dane promised his dying comrade hetsquo;d make sure his wife and daughter were okay, and so he finds himself on a doorstep with his heart in his mouth.Lisa Kennedy loved her husband, but she must focus on her daughter, Lilly, who hasntsquo;t spoken since her daddynsquo;s death. Still, the least she can do is offer this battle-weary hero a place to rest. When Lillyasquo;s little hand reaches for Alex's big, strong one, for the first time Lisa feels her buried emotions begin to stir.The Army Rangerhsquo;s ReturnAs nervous as a teenager before her first date, Jessica Mitchell waits for Special Forces ranger Ryan McAdams - her best friend for the last year whom she squo;s also never met! They were pen pals while Ryan was fighting for their country and while Jessica was secretly fighting her own demons back home.She knows widower Ryanesquo;s fears of returning to civilian life and his hopes of reconnecting with his son. Now she canvsquo;t wait to finally meet him face to face - to hear his voice and see his smile...The Soldiernsquo;s SweetheartReturning Special Forces soldier Nate Calhoun is struggling to adjust to small-town life. ItTsquo;s a relief to get back to the bunkhouse with only his memories and a bottle of bourbon for company.Only Sarah Anderson can see straight through Natessquo;s surly exterior to his pain. As childhood sweethearts they were inseparable - until he left, shattering her heart. But hanging out like they used to - racing horses and shooting the breeze on the ranch - they begin to see that there might be that spark still between them...
