Bending Willow Trilogy Series by Charissa Stastny

Austan Sandoval has mastered the art of disguise and deception. After swindling millions from a Central American drug cartel, he discovers the location of the daughter of an Israeli Mossad assassin and determines to recruit her to his team. James Hinton serves the Lord as a missionary in Guatemala and sacrifices all to bring truth to those he meets. Suvi Goldstein seems like she has it all, yet secrets bind her to misery... moreAustan Sandoval has mastered the art of disguise and deception. After swindling millions from a Central American drug cartel, he discovers the location of the daughter of an Israeli Mossad assassin and determines to recruit her to his team. James Hinton serves the Lord as a missionary in Guatemala and sacrifices all to bring truth to those he meets. Suvi Goldstein seems like she has it all, yet secrets bind her to misery. When she tries to escape her past, she’s torn between violent men in one world and a kind, forgiving man in another as she battles darkness to discover the light within herself. less

Suvi Goldstein feels unworthy of her happily-ever-after, especially when her knight in shining armor becomes the target of evil men due to her dark past. James Hinton believes he has won the heart of the woman he loves, but when she leaves and exposes sinister secrets, his love may not survive. Austan Sandoval stands guard against the Dragon’s wrath, but nurses hope that he can reveal his true identity... moreSuvi Goldstein feels unworthy of her happily-ever-after, especially when her knight in shining armor becomes the target of evil men due to her dark past. James Hinton believes he has won the heart of the woman he loves, but when she leaves and exposes sinister secrets, his love may not survive. Austan Sandoval stands guard against the Dragon’s wrath, but nurses hope that he can reveal his true identity. When a chance arises to team up with a pair of talented Mossad operatives, he may finally be in a position to do what he has wanted for four long years—reunite with Suvi and rekindle their love. In the second volume of the Bending Willow Trilogy, the past, with its powerful secrets, collides with the present, threatening to destroy all Suvi, James, and Austan cherish. From Idaho to Israel, and with madmen, ruthless drug cartels, and Mossad assassins as key forces, the fight for light continues in a battle where lives, love and freedom are at stake. less

Bereft of hope, Austan Sandoval immerses himself in the world of espionage to unite with one of the most evil men in the drug industry and his stunning daughter in order to secure safety for the woman he has already lost. Oblivious to the danger their guardian holds at bay, Suvi and James struggle against the mundane until malevolent forces beyond their control cause hell to erupt... moreBereft of hope, Austan Sandoval immerses himself in the world of espionage to unite with one of the most evil men in the drug industry and his stunning daughter in order to secure safety for the woman he has already lost. Oblivious to the danger their guardian holds at bay, Suvi and James struggle against the mundane until malevolent forces beyond their control cause hell to erupt. Suvi, James, and Austan will struggle to survive as separation, death, guilt, and revenge rip them apart and scatter their broken hearts and bodies over the battlefield of life. In the conclusion to the Bending Willow Trilogy, the infinite powers of darkness and light are explored and come full circle in the lives of these characters as they discover that when all seems lost, the only hope comes from unseen Hands of Mercy. less