A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Forbidden Love in War-Torn London: Can Their Love Survive? Uncover the secrets, betrayals, and relentless pursuit that threaten to tear them apart in A Hero Returns: A Heartwarming Historical Romance. Does love stand a chance when duty and danger collide? 1942. London. The Blitz rages, bombs raining fire on a city already steeped in fear. Amidst the chaos, Elizabeth Bradford, a headstrong nurse, tends to the endless tide of wounded. But one patient, a handsome American Captain shrouded in secrecy, sparks a forbidden attraction that transcends social divides. Philip Sawyer harbors a mission far more perilous than anyone suspects. As their paths intertwine, their love blossoms in the flickering shadows of war. Yet, a terrifying truth threatens to consume them both. Can Elizabeth and Philip fight for their love against the backdrop of a relentless enemy? Dive into a heart-wrenching tale of: Forbidden Love: Will their fiery passion survive the dangers of war and the secrets they keep? Wartime Courage: Witness Elizabeth's unwavering spirit as she confronts the horrors of the Blitz. Enduring Hope: Discover the power of love to illuminate even the darkest times. A Hero Returns is a must-read for fans of historical romance novels.

Amelia has worshiped Viscount Hunter Westhaven since school days. After fighting Bonaparte, the famed hero has returned to claim his bride. But war has changed him into a somber, restless man--one who feels he must leave Amelia to search for the families of his fallen comrades.

Florence enters her own private world of pain when Devin returns from a deployment but still feels a thousand miles away. All she wanted was to reconnect, spend some time together, and enjoy all his physical charms, but she finds herself without any of that. Wanting nothing more than him, Florence sets out to uncover Devins inner demon, only to find more than she ever bargained for, but in the process she unlocks the path to redemption for them both.

Jasper and Mira must escape the rift and deliver the Youli’s message to Earth Force before it’s too late in this action-packed fourth novel in what Shannon Messenger calls the “richly detailed, highly imaginative” Bounders series! After escaping the Youli’s attack on Alkalinia, Jasper and Mira find themselves trapped with the lost aeronauts in the rift, a rip in space where time moves differently. For every minute they spend in the rift, they are losing days back home. Just when Jasper fears they’ll be stuck in limbo forever, the most unlikely ally shows up: the Youli. The Youli promise to rescue everyone in the rift, but their help comes at a price. First, Jasper must tell Earth Force that the Youli want peace. And second, Mira can’t return with Jasper. She has to leave with the Youli. Back home, almost a year has passed. The Youli war is public, Bounders are in space full-time, and Jasper’s pod is divided. Cole and Lucy have been promoted. Marco and Addy are missing. Jasper delivers the Youli’s message, but the admiral isn’t interested in peace talks. Instead, she sends Jasper and the aeronauts on a publicity tour of Earth to build support for the war. At first, Jasper revels in the spotlight. But it soon becomes clear that if Jasper doesn’t convince Earth Force to stop fighting—and soon—there won’t be an Earth left to fight for, and he may never see Mira again.

True story as told by the Capt. of the return of LST 325 from Greece in 2000 with only 29 veterans w/average age of 72. A 6,400 miles of rough water in the Atlantic in the winter.

A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.

In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives… Whether they like it or not. Since she was a child, Dunleavy Mallorough has been nurturing her talents as a Shield, preparing for her day of bonding. Unfortunately, fate decrees Lee’s partner to be the legendary, handsome, and unbearably self-assured Lord Shintaro Karish. Sure, he cuts a fine figure with his aristocratic airs and undeniable courage. But Karish’s popularity and notoriety—in bed and out—make him the last Source Lee ever wanted to be stuck with. The duo is assigned to High Scape, a city so besieged by disaster that seven bonded pairs are needed to combat it. But when an inexplicable force strikes down every other Source and Shield, Lee and Karish must put aside their differences in order to defeat something even more unnatural than their reluctant affections for each other…