Soldier's Pact

Jett has lived his life in the shadows, dedicating himself fully to the military and its covert missions. With no time for attachments or distractions, his team has become his only family. But when Bryce Holmes, one of his closest brothers-in-arms, doesn't make it back from a mission, Jett and his remaining teammates are given their most personal and emotional task yet: fulfilling Bryce's final wishes. The mission takes Jett to Bryce's hometown, where he comes face-to-face with Clementine Holmes-Bryce's spirited, red-haired younger sister. Clementine is struggling to find joy in the first Christmas without her brother, despite her best efforts to honor his memory. When Jett shows up at her door, bringing news of Bryce and an undeniable spark of attraction, Clementine's carefully planned future is thrown into chaos. Jett is everything Clementine's ten-year plan does not include: tattooed, gruff, and emotionally guarded. But as they navigate grief, memories, and the holiday season together, Clementine begins to suspect her brother might have orchestrated something far more lasting than his final wishes.

Ryker has spent his life avoiding attachments. Raised in a foster care group home, he never experienced the warmth of a family. Instead, the military became his foundation-a place where structure and loyalty defined his world. For twelve years, he's built a life of purpose, dedicated to his team and their covert missions. But when a mission goes tragically wrong, Ryker is left to fulfill a promise he never expected to keep-one that will challenge everything he thought he knew about himself. Darby's life was on the cusp of everything she'd ever dreamed. Her organic farm and therapeutic horse operation were thriving, and she was planning a summer wedding to her high school sweetheart-until the knock at the door that shattered her world. Grieving her fiancé, Darby never anticipated what came next: three letters from his team, each delivering on a promise made in the heat of battle. When Ryker shows up on her doorstep, he's just as unprepared for the small-town charm of Darby's world as she is for his stoic presence. Over the course of one unexpected month, they'll discover that sometimes the paths we never wanted to take lead us exactly where we're meant to be. A heartwarming and emotional journey of healing, second chances, and finding love in the most unexpected places.

Sarah was Lane's rock, the love of his life, and the steady presence that saw him through the darkest moments-including the devastating loss of a teammate who was like family. Lane was ready to leave his military career behind to build a future with Sarah and their newborn daughter. But in one unimaginable day, fate cruelly alters his plans. Now, left to raise his baby girl alone, Lane must navigate a world without Sarah while piecing together a life for himself and his child. With the unwavering support of his former team and their close-knit group of friends, Lane begins to rebuild. New business ventures give him purpose, and the laughter of his daughter becomes his light in the darkest of times. Yet, his heart remains guarded-until Sydney steps in. Sydney, a college friend and business partner of Clementine, knows the weight of loss and gratitude. Lane once saved her life on a mission trip, and she was close friends with Sarah. Now, she's determined to repay the kindness by supporting Lane and his daughter in any way she can. But what starts as friendship and care begins to evolve into something neither of them expected.