Home For The Hero
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Last published Wed, Jan 23, 2019
Home For The Hero [HFTH]
[Warning] This book will contain brief mentions of PTSD, same-sex relationships and use of mild language.
LTC [Lieutenant Colonel] Lindsay Carter is forced to take a month leave from the U.S. Army following her deployement. Along with best friend, LT. Megan Riley, she is forced to leave the base and go home. But there is one problem, she doesn't have a home away from base, so when Megan offers to take back to her hometown of Bear Creek, Texas.
Being in a small town would attract attention, but what if it's the right kind of attention?
As they always say; as time goes on, wounds heal and hope blooms. So what if during her stay, Lindsay finds her hope in the form of a beautiful woman? Or are her demons the one thing that stands in the way of her happiness?
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