Veterans Family

Nick Winters and Noel Carter have known each other their whole lives. After years of shared family holidays, working together on the Winters’ Christmas tree farm, and being each other's safe haven, they wouldn't dream of crossing the line from friends to something more.... But when Nick comes home for the holidays after serving overseas and finds that his long-term girlfriend has decided to get her stocking stuffed elsewhere, Noel is there to pick him up and show him that instead of a Blue Christmas he can still have a Wonderful Christmastime without his cheating ex.

On the Georgia coast at Christmas 1876, winter comes soft: fog drifting across the Saint Simons marsh, lantern light moving down sandy lanes, and the steady sweep of BluffLight over an ink-black sea. It is into this hush that Thomas Avery walks — cold, starving, and following the only light left to him. Jesse and Jonas Miller do not know his name or his history. They only know the truth of the season: some doors must stay open, even when fear argues otherwise. Across one sacred night, three lives will cross at a kitchen table, in a pew warmed by candlelight, and atop the lighthouse stairs...

When a veteran comes home, the war does not always stay behind. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can turn everyday life into a battlefield of its own, affecting not only the veteran but also the family that loves them. Spouses, parents, children, and friends often find themselves asking the same painful questions: Why is my loved one so different now? How do I help when I don’t truly understand? Will our family ever feel whole again? This book was written to answer those questions. The Civilian’s Guide to Military PTSD is not a clinical manual filled with jargon, it is a ...

A Working-Class Holiday Romance Former soldier Noah Briggs doesn’t do Christmas. Not the music, not the lights, not the memories that hit too hard. He keeps his head down as the maintenance guy at the Maplewood Community Center—fixing what’s broken, avoiding what hurts. Then Jamie Rivera arrives: the new volunteer coordinator with a scatter of freckles, an overworked clipboard, and enough Christmas spirit to power the entire town. When the center’s annual Christmas Eve dinner falls into chaos, Noah is assigned to help him pull it off. They clash. They flirt. They rebuild the event ...

Four sweet and clean Christian romances to warm your heart this holiday season! Snuggle up with these faith-filled stories of hope and love, celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Visit London for a series of Christmas dates, experience New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh, fall in love after a marriage of convenience in a beach town, and discover home and healing in small-town Oregon, all within the pages of these complete and standalone romances. If you love Hallmark movies, Love Inspired Books, and deeply emotional stories of overcoming heartache to find happily-ever-afters, chances are the...

Unlock the benefits you’ve earned with Navigating VA Benefits—the essential guide to understanding and maximizing your entitlements as a veteran. If the world of VA benefits feels like an impenetrable maze, you’re not alone. This comprehensive eBook breaks down the complexities and guides you step-by-step through the vast landscape of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs designed to support you and your family. Discover the intricacies of VA pension programs and what it takes to qualify. From basic to enhanced benefits, each section demystifies the criteria and helps you ...

In 1989, as US news outlets declared an end to Operation Just Cause, Craig Morgan was part of an elite group of military operatives jumping into the jungle along the Panamanian border on a covert operation. Fans know the country music star from his hit songs and acclaimed albums, but there’s a lot more to him—a soldier who worked with the CIA in Panama, an undercover agent who fought sex traffickers in Thailand, and a dedicated family man who lives the values he sings.

MY MEMOIR OF MY TIME SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE TYPICAL TRAGEDIES AND EXPERIENCES OF AN INFANTRY SOLDIER. IT WILL ALSO INCLUDE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL PAIN INVOLVED IN ALL BRUTAL WARS. THESE SCARS WILL REMAIN THROUGHOUT THE SOLDIERS LIFE. HOW HE DEALS WITH THIS VARIES WITH EACH HUMAN BEING. BUT WHAT IS WAITING AT THE AT HOME AND THE U.S. WILL HELP OR HURT IN HOW HE DEALS WITH THESE ISSUES. DAMN THE POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE 60'S AND 70'S. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE ALL THE SUPPORT AND LOVE FROM MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

The only game he’s playing this Christmas is getting her out of those stockings... EVE: Hiding in Promise Ridge after my broken engagement, I stumble into the local bar's Stocking Pull tradition—tiny stockings filled with dares. First night? Kiss a stranger under the mistletoe. That stranger? The impossibly sexy bar owner with bedroom eyes and a talent for making me forget why I swore off men. Each night brings a new stocking, a new dare, and new ways Deacon makes me melt faster than snow on the tavern’s roof. Who knew Christmas could be this hot? DEACON: When the gorgeous newcomer ...

Unlock the complexities of the VA claims process with "Mastering VA Claims," your essential guide to understanding and navigating the intricate world of Veterans Affairs. Designed to empower veterans and their families, this comprehensive eBook demystifies each stage of the claims process, offering step-by-step insights to help you secure the benefits you've earned. Begin your journey with an enlightening exploration of the VA's history and role in Chapter 1, where common misconceptions are dispelled, setting a solid foundation for your claims experience. Armed with this knowledge, delve ...

Chances are that if your loved one has seen war, he or she has Posttraumatic Stress Disorder at some level, and you who love your veteran will also be deeply and profoundly affected. Finally, the cries and needs of the loved ones have been addressed in this comprehensive, practical book, now newly updated in its 2nd Edition! Love Our Vets answers more than 60 heartfelt questions, providing down-to-earth wisdom and much-needed tips for taking care of yourself. Sharing as a counselor and from her personal experience of living with a 100% disabled veteran with PTSD, Welby O’Brien gives hope,...

A #1 national bestseller from the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, celebrate the devotion and sacrifices of our nation’s bravest heroes with this collection of stories from those serving in the line of duty. U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts—from World War II, Korea, and...

WW II has ended, yet the extreme woes of wounded and mentally traumatized soldiers abound throughout the world. Teramo, Italy 1945Forty-two year old Sarah Puglia had been forced to remain in England during the horrors of WW II with her British family the Bentley's; due to it being extremely unsafe for a British subject to venture back into Italy which is where she calls home with Lorenzo her Italian husband. During the six excruciatingly long years apart, Sarah's husband had been conscripted to be a foot soldier against his will to fight for the Italian Army. In the final year of the war, ...

Two wilderness guides. One desperate bride. Zero regrets. Luna Blake ran from her wedding in designer heels and a dress worth more than most people's cars. Now she's lost in the Colorado Rockies with two mountain guides who specialize in extreme adventures—and she's about to get the ride of her life. Colt Rider and Nash Stone guide rich clients through dangerous terrain for a living. They're partners in business and everything else, sharing an unbreakable bond and an insatiable appetite for pushing limits. When they find Luna, she's not just another damsel in distress. She's fire and fury...

The hallmarks of America’s War on Terror have been repeated long deployments and a high percentage of troops returning with psychological problems. Family members of combat veterans are at a higher risk of potentially lethal domestic violence than almost any other demographic; it’s estimated that one in four children of active-duty service members has symptoms of depression; and nearly one million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan require increased care due to physical or psychological trauma.

She lost her leg in combat. He's losing everything he's built. Together, they'll discover that the strongest foundations are built on second chances. Former Army combat engineer Kendra Martinez swore she'd never return to Pine Ridge,Colorado—or face Dustin Carter, the man whose heart she broke eleven years ago. But when her father's health crisis brings her home, she discovers that Dustin's construction company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and he's struggling to raise his seven-year-old twins alone after losing his wife to cancer. Kendra knows she can save Carter & Sons Construction. ...

Stand strong. Heal your mind. Reclaim your mission. For countless U.S. military veterans, the toughest battle doesn’t happen overseas — it begins when they come home. Transitioning to civilian life often means facing invisible wounds: anxiety, depression, moral injury, guilt, and the haunting memories that can follow for years. Many warriors feel alone in this fight, misunderstood by those around them, and unsure how to navigate the path forward. Strong Mind, Strong Warrior: A Veteran’s Guide to Healing the Mind is the essential self-help guide designed specifically for veterans who ...

Boldness can save a town or destroy it. I was built to be a ghost, a man shaped by code, discipline, and regret. My job is simple. Protect Silverpine from threats no one can see. Stay in the shadows. Stay in control. But when a digital monster from my past slips its leash, it targets the last person who deserves the fallout. Ava Jenkins and her warm, open-door bakery. Ava believes her shop is a sanctuary where everyone belongs. Then the cyber plague hits and every sign points to her as the source. She is terrified, stubborn, and certain she is standing alone. I am the only one who believes ...

An award-winning, beautifully written story, heartbreaking at times, about a young American who flew over the treacherous skies of Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II, as depicted in the Masters of the Air TV series from the book by Donald L. Miller. Finding Bomb Boogie is a book many cannot put down. Informative, riveting, and suspense-driven as the author searches for her father’s World War II story long after he has passed away—finally bringing understanding, acceptance, and closure to a complicated but loving relationship many decades later. This is the story of a quiet, young ...

A Soldier’s Life That Crosses Decades, Wars, And Impossible Decisions Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1954, Edward Zobrist never imagined his fifty-year military and corporate career would take him from the jungles of Vietnam to Cold War operations, from the Fall of Saigon to Iraq’s post-war reconstruction. Crossing Lines is not just another war memoir — it’s a rare, true story of military leadership, personal sacrifice, and courage during some of the most defining moments in modern American history. Inside This Powerful Vietnam War Biography, You’ll Experience: Decades of global ...