Military Inspirational

It will take a miracle for her to trust him. When Mary Ann Williams was a teenager, her daddy fell from the lofty pedestal on which she had placed him. As a result, she’ll never ever trust any man again. The day Mary Ann sees Doug Palmer walk into her place of employment, her tunnel vision momentarily transforms him onto a white horse. But, despite the possibility that Doug might be her Prince Charming, Mary Ann will not easily give away her shredded and bruised heart. In this sweet romance, proving himself trustworthy to Mary Ann will be a huge task hindered by a problem named Roxie. ...

Corporal Andy Reid was an ordinary soldier, serving in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. But his life changed for ever on Tuesday 13 October 2009, when he was blown up by a Taliban improved explosive device (IED). Evacuated to the UK, it was touch-and-go whether he would survive. He had lost both legs and his right arm, while the index finger of his left hand was almost completely removed. Yet survive he did and less than a month after being blown up, he was reunited with his patrol back in Warminster.

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bradley P. Jones, in his wildest dreams, never thought he would make a career out of the military. Like many, he joined for the college tuition assistance. He was determined to serve out his first and only enlistment, and then move on to bigger and better. He managed to leave the military—called a break in service—for four years, but the military never left his thoughts or his system.

Both rebels in their own way, Josie and Jerry Patterson must figure out how to keep the other's love...and keep the German enemy at bay. She has two loves—her skating and Jerry, her husband. But when he returns home looking like a skeleton trying to return to life, she’s scared. What happened in Germany to change a man so much? Has another woman captured his heart? Jerry has vowed to let Josie live her own glamorous life...especially after what happened in Germany. But when his wife's life is threatened, Jerry realizes he can’t stand by and do nothing. Jerry has to risk all for the ...

History of the human civilization is full of stories related to dynasties, kingdoms, nations and corporations. These stories describe great conquests as well as tragic downfall. Many kingdoms started their ascent as a small tribe only to rule over vast swathes of land in a short span of time. Similarly, many empires were once considered formidable. These kingdoms presided over armies that were thought to be invincible. However, adversaries soon obliterated these empires. Palaces and monuments that were once symbols of grandeur for these monarchies were eventually razed to the ground. ...

Discover history's greatest quotes from warriors around the world, from past to present. Whether from the bloody fields of Cannae to the shores of Normandy, discover 365 of the most inspirational military quotes from history. From the generals to the grunts, from the Marines to the Spartans, from Japan to Africa to the United States and everywhere in between. Bear witness first-hand to the glory and horror of war.

Sometimes the person standing in your way is your only hope... As the director of the Port Provident Animal Shelter, Becca Collins had devoted her life to helping the furriest residents of Port Provident. When a special Labrador retriever, Polly, needs her help on the eve of Hurricane Hope, Becca can’t say no—even if it means she’ll have to ride out the hurricane on Provident Island. When she shows up on the doorstep of local veterinarian and Army veteran Dr. Ross Reeder, Becca throws a wrench into Ross’ plans to evacuate himself and his combat-weary former service dog, Cookie. Ross...

In his debut audiobook, Lessons from the Edge, Aldo will inspire listeners with his jaw-dropping stories and show them how to survive and thrive through sheer strength of mind and sharp decision-making. It will reveal how this tough military man was able to cope with suddenly feeling worthless, how he overcame doors literally slamming in his face, how he came to realise that you can't wait for things to happen and instead how he rediscovered his identity and harnessed his emotions to his advantage to find determination, purpose and a renewed sense of belonging.

A beach romance of love, forgiveness, and divine providence Allison and her friend spend July Fourth weekend at the beach. While there, a magnificent mistake brings Allison and Jim together, and they share an instant attraction. After spending half his adult life in the Air Force, Jim plans to leave the military soon. He wants Allison by his side when he embarks on his new lifestyle. Before they leave the beach, Jim promises to write to Allison and visit her soon. But after a horrible accident at the airfield, Jim keeps his diagnosis from Allison, fearing she won’t choose to spend their ...

New to Old Colorado City, Hannah Overman is excited about the success of her bakery. However, Hannah’s elation is soon overshadowed by the fact that her position on the Christmas parade committee isn’t going as well she had hoped. The mayor has taken a dislike to her and doubts she can do her job. The committee voted unanimously in favor of her idea to invite recently returned troops from Afghanistan to march in the Christmas parade. Hannah soon finds one particular Army captain is more than willing to lend a hand. However, when things turn sinister in the old town, Hannah and Capt. ...

A wounded Marine returns to Hawthorne Harbor years after the woman he was married to for exactly one week before she got an annulment...and then a baby nine months later. Can Hunter and Alice make a family out of past heartache? Hunter Magleby hasn't been back to Hawthorne Harbor in nine years. His parents have moved from the small beach town, but Hunter feels called to return to his roots after a career-ending injury overseas. He limps, literally, back into town, some unfinished business between him and the wife he left all those years ago. Alice Kopp got an annulment only a week into the ...

Romance and the Vietnam War collide. Adriana Montagna’s papá ekes out a living as a coal miner in the rural mountains of West Virginia. After high school graduation, she moves to be close to her brother who attends college. There, she meets and falls in love with Patrick. Patrick Fitzgerald is a graduating senior at West Virginia University who plans to join his daddy’s South Carolina accounting firm. But Uncle Sam may have another job in mind for Patrick—in the U.S. Army. Despite their differing backgrounds, he falls for Adriana. Can a lasting relationship survive between Adriana ...

Fall in love with this summer beach reads clean and wholesome, small town 3-book romance series. ✔ Flirty & swoony heroes ✔ Strong & sassy heroines ✔ Small town charm ✔ Happily ever afters ♥Summer with the Marine: He’s a marine who receives a sudden inheritance. She’s down on her luck and out of a job. When the childhood best friends reunite, he can give her anything she wants. But can she offer him forgiveness? ♥Summer with the Rock Star: She’s a conservative pianist who receives tragic news. He’s a wild rock star trying to escape fame. A dating dare forces them ...

Carl Cannon is a man of faith who makes a difference wherever he goes. The retired drill instructor, military police investigator, and federal correctional officer has spoken to almost a million people and has changed the lives of thousands by providing a way out of poverty and instilling hope for the future. A member of the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans and founder of the nationally-recognized ELITE Youth Outreach and ELITE Adult Re-Entry programs, Carl makes a difference in schools, in prisons, and on the streets by creating economic opportunity and offering real solutions to violence...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

Friends who ditch her. A pod of killer whales. A limping cruise ship. All reasons Iris finds herself stranded on a deserted island with the handsome Navy SEAL... Iris McLaughlin was having a great time on the cruise until the Navy SEAL grabbed her and towed her into a lifeboat. Okay, so maybe "a great time" is a bit of an overstatement. Iris hadn't enjoyed being late to orientation, being the last one on the boat, or sharing a wall with the obnoxious Navy SEAL who has a staring problem. But hey, at least that off-the-shoulder swimming suit her sister had said would work, actually worked. ...

Where once new ideas and beliefs were accepted, now the country's military dictator, the Shogun, is shutting his country down to any outside influences. Father Joaquim Martinez, who left Portugal to make Hizen Province, Japan, his home, has been quietly tending to the lives of his villagers, but everything is about to be thrown into turmoil, as the Shogun has outlawed Martinez's beliefs. Those who won't recant or accept banishment, face a death sentence.

War isn’t a testament to a man’s strength—finding peace with it is. Navy SEAL Caden Lawless is coming home. Holding his best friend as he bled out in the Afghanistan desert, Caden became bound by Justin’s desperate plea to care for his fiancée and to love the son he’d never know. Battling a barrage of memories and with a head full of noise, Caden travels cross country in his beat up Chevy to make good on his promise. One knock on Piper Stevens’ door and he knows she isn’t broken. Pregnant and mourning the only man she’s ever loved, Piper wields her anger as a sword, ...

Trevor Smith Schaefer was the boy who had everything. Then the piercing headaches came and up-ended his world. A brain cancer diagnosis just after his 13th birthday marked the start of a journey of recovery and personal growth. With his mother, Trevor became an advocate for children with cancer and a champion for the protection of small communities from environmental contamination leading to disease clusters.

Thousands of miles away from where her son was deployed, a powerful premonition is devastatingly confirmed by a knock on the door from two faceless strangers bearing the news that her son had stepped on an improvised explosive device in the poppy fields of Afghanistan. He had lost both of his legs and suffered multiple other injuries, including partial amputation of all the fingers of his left hand. For forty-eight days she stood at his bedside.