Military Inspirational

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, ...

Three years after the 9/11 attacks, Mike a staff sergeant in the Army, has command of a squad of 10 soldiers stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. The squads orders are to protect the Kabul markets as the city comes back to life after years of war. Mike learns of a time honored tradition favored by the Taliban warlords and corrupt businessmen. The buying of “Bacha Batzi Boys”, meaning “Boy Play”, boys trained to entertain for the Taliban warlords. The abused and exploited boys are taken to the caves deep into the Hindu Kush mountains.

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. ...

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...

What happens when you combine a feisty female journalist with a former Special Forces operative? Olivia MacMillan wonders what she's let herself in for when she agrees to accompany Josh Morgan to the European Riviera. Josh says he wants her contacts in the casinos so he can play in exclusive, high-stakes poker games. But she soon learns that his motives are more sinister than a simple game of poker. What could make a former Special Forces specialist come out of retirement for one last, kick-ass mission? Author Caution: Unlike my usual sweet romances, this book contains explicit sexual ...

John Burnam served two combat tours in the Vietnam War (1966, 1968), first as a US Army infantryman and then as a German shepherd scout-dog handler. John quickly learned the incredible advantages of having a dog to detect the sight, sound, and scent of hidden dangers. The dog was far superior to even the most experienced combat soldier at alerting on distant enemy noises and movement, finding hidden enemy caches of ammunition and supplies, searching base camps, and locating camouflaged tunnel entrances.

Her second chance comes with strings—him Navy veteran Hudson Rafferty is fine being alone with his nightmares and what’s left of his soul. He’s not fine with Ember Nixon calling dibs on the space in downtown Superstition Springs that he’s earmarked for his new restaurant. She’s the one woman he can’t ignore, the one woman who pushes past his carefully constructed boundaries—and the one woman who seems to accept his quirks. Ember left Superstition Springs at seventeen, pregnant and disgraced. She never dreamed she’d be back with a special-needs seven-year-old in tow. Or that ...

In the scorching heat of Afghanistan, Corrado believes everything will be all right if he can just focus all of his energy on following orders and maintaining his sanity, until he learns that - even though he’s just a supply guy, in the rear with the gear - every soldier in the Army is an infantryman first. Surrounded by officers and enlisted soldiers from almost every walk of life, both the beauty and ugliness of America are revealed. But will this revelation allow Corrado to get back home and live the American Dream?

For Jason and his fiancé Thelma, the bomb meant he never had to invade Japan and maybe die or at least be wounded. For Fred, the bomb means guilt and fear, wondering why it had to be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki as his wife Sally tries to help him. For Soviet and East German scientists trying to develop a sufficient weapon of mass destruction means involuntary servitude to a nation intent on catching America in an arms race. For a federal employee who worked where the first bomb was developed, life spirals into a search for an escape from nuclear annihilation. When Jason discovers ...

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.

Inside you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of World War 1. Discover what caused World War 1, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, all showing how small events can change history in big ways. Prepare to be captivated by heroic tales, such as the brave soldiers who raced on horseback through enemy fire in the Battle of Beersheba. Learn about pivotal moments like the entry of The United States, the One Hundred Days Offensive, the Russian Revolution and much more.

"This story had my emotions going up and down. I was mad one minute and happy the next. So many twist and turns. As the characters keep multiplying the story gets more and more interesting. Looking forward to the next one." A family secret. A broken clock. A storm. Arabella Becquerel inherited an antebellum plantation house from her great-grandmother. A house overrun with Civil War re-enactors adamant about staying in character and insisting that the year is 1863. Even worse, one of the strangers knows her name and looks at her like she is a ghost. Colonel Augustus Townsend of the ...

It's been said, "If you can remember the 60s, you weren't there." The saying "If you can remember the 70s, you were there" is even more true. On the eve of 1970, four former bandmates of the rock group The Aspirations have their lives changed forever by the war in Vietnam and draft lottery. All of that is only a prelude to what they will encounter during the turbulent decade when the Me Generation seemed to say: "Ask not what you can do for anyone else. Ask what they can do for you." "Me" is Book 2 in the Americana Series, which takes a look at America during different phases of its history...

Single mother Kelly Kennedy can't afford lavish gifts for her four-year-old daughter, Bree. Homeless veteran Tyler Manning doesn't believe he deserves a Merry Christmas. When Bree asks Santa for a father and picks Tyler, both Tyler and Kelly vow to keep Bree from being hurt while fighting their feelings for each other. Tyler struggles with frightening flashbacks that scare Kelly. Meanwhile, Kelly's criminal past threatens her chance for happiness. Tyler and Kelly must believe in the power of love to give Bree her best Christmas ever. A Veteran's Christmas Series: Book #1: A Father for ...

The heartwarming conclusion to A Veteran's Christmas Series! Kelly Kennedy and Tyler Manning are planning a Christmas wedding, and her six-year-old daughter, Bree, is worried about being the perfect flower girl. Complications arise when Tyler gets reacquainted with a female soldier he rescued back in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Kelly gets an urgent message from the man who fathered Bree, asking for a big favor. With their Christmas wedding looming, Kelly and Tyler must tie up all loose ends while Bree risks her life to do a good deed before Santa’s sleigh hits their roof. Will love, faith, ...

She’s betting on the wrong man—and he’s all in to prove it to her Aria Nixon doesn’t need a man, but when her Aunt Serenity predicts Aria will find love via a makeover, it’s game on to prove this understated wallflower can land a man as is. Superstition Springs newcomer Isaiah West is just the guy to help since she’s set her sights on his teammate. This quirky small town is just a temporary stopping place for Isaiah. As soon as the Navy veteran comes up with a plan for his life, he’ll move on—but suddenly he can’t deny a fierce attraction to blunt, feisty Aria. Sure he’s...

Kelly Kennedy thought her life was finally on track. Engaged to the man of her dreams and with a baby on the way, she reassures her five-year-old daughter, Bree, that the father she picked for Christmas still loves her. Unfortunately, war veteran Tyler Manning has been away most of the year. Recovering from PTSD isn’t easy. Rather than worry Kelly, Tyler spends his time traveling to Afghanistan to work at a children's charity he founded. Kelly decides to distract Bree with promises of a pet for Christmas. When Tyler is taken hostage by terrorists, she finds it hard to convince Bree that ...

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.

Originally written in the fifth century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing.

Love Blossoms in the Midst of Battle Emma Winters. A candlemaker’s granddaughter born and raised in Boston. Trapped in Vicksburg during the siege of 1863. Caught between two worlds, she must rely on the enemy to protect her life. Jameson Roberts. A Confederate officer. Sworn to protect his countrymen. Even a misplaced young lady with a slightly northern accent. Can Emma trust an enemy soldier to keep her safe? Or will she be left alone in enemy territory with nowhere to turn? Would the dangers of war change both their lives in a way neither of them could have imagined? An enchanting story...