A Love Worth Having
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Saryah Williams finally has her dream job as a social worker for the military. During a visit home, she meets Sergeant Ben Campbell, a wounded warrior and combat hero. But they don't exactly fall into love at first sight. In fact, they can't stand each other. A series of mishaps and accidental meetings will pull them into the other's life, and they will learn what true adversity is before they are finally able to pursue a love worth having.
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Leah was only a child when tragedy stole everything her parents, their home, and every dream they built together. Left in the hands of a greedy uncle who seized her parents' property, she learned early that the world isn't kind to the weak. Now, living with her loyal friend jenah ,Leah struggles to keep her younger sister alive a fragile soul battling cancer with nothing but hope to hold onto. Bills pile up, time runs out, and desperation becomes her only companion. When a special military program opens exclusively for women, promising high pay and a chance at stability, Leah makes the hardest choice of her life. Trading comfort for courage, she steps into a world of discipline, danger, and duty not for glory, but for survival. But the battlefield doesn't just test her strength. It unearths secrets, loyalty, and a kind of love she never thought she deserved. A story of sacrifice, resilience, and the fight to protect what truly matters (family).
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