The Seasons Series by Sara Jane Jacobs

When Amanda Jarvis prays that a special friend will move into the vacant house near her isolated mountain home, she isn't upset when God sends a boy instead of a girl. But Amanda's not the only one receiving unexpected answers to her prayers. After fleeing with his mother from an abusive father, Tyler Armstrong finds much-needed love and acceptance with Amanda’s family over the next ten years... moreWhen Amanda Jarvis prays that a special friend will move into the vacant house near her isolated mountain home, she isn't upset when God sends a boy instead of a girl. But Amanda's not the only one receiving unexpected answers to her prayers. After fleeing with his mother from an abusive father, Tyler Armstrong finds much-needed love and acceptance with Amanda’s family over the next ten years. As high school graduation nears, Tyler is shocked when one carefree afternoon with Amanda churns up an inner turmoil he would have never imagined; he’s crushing on his best friend. And for the first time in his life he’s hiding a secret from Amanda. Convinced the timing is all wrong, Tyler pushes his feelings aside as he and Amanda prepare for the future. He will soon begin training to pursue his dream of becoming a Navy Seal, while Amanda makes plans to spend the summer in Manhattan with her aunt and then return home to the community college. When Amanda’s summer job catapults her into a modeling career, she readily accepts the much-needed distraction. Tyler’s impending deployment is turning her world upside down. Along with the fact that she’s falling for her best friend. And, for the first time in her relationship with Tyler, she’s hiding a secret, too. Phoebe Garrison, Amanda’s controlling aunt, is thrilled when she is given the power to act on behalf of her underage niece. Bored with her Fortune 500 advertising agency, becoming Amanda’s manager is just what she's been looking for to rekindle her aspirations. But as Tyler becomes aware of Phoebe’s obsession to push Amanda into supermodel status, tensions rise. As the three of them become entangled in a mass of concealed ambition and desire, each will make decisions that will send ripples of turbulence across their futures. less

Tyler Armstrong's past has fueled his desire to become a Navy SEAL his whole life. All he wants is to make the world a safer place. But when he secretly falls for his best friend, Amanda Jarvis, leaving her proves to be the toughest challenge of his career. Tyler doesn't know that Amanda's sudden fame has put her in real danger. Will he find out before it's too late? Note: Season of Hope has been revised and updated since its first release by Clean Reads Publishing in 2017... moreTyler Armstrong's past has fueled his desire to become a Navy SEAL his whole life. All he wants is to make the world a safer place. But when he secretly falls for his best friend, Amanda Jarvis, leaving her proves to be the toughest challenge of his career. Tyler doesn't know that Amanda's sudden fame has put her in real danger. Will he find out before it's too late? Note: Season of Hope has been revised and updated since its first release by Clean Reads Publishing in 2017. If you own the first edition and would like a free revised copy, please contact the author. less

Phoebe Garrison will stop at nothing to steer her niece, Amanda Jarvis, away from the newly discovered affections of her childhood friend, Tyler Armstrong, His Navy SEAL career path is a far cry from the high-society lifestyle Phoebe envisions for Amanda. And when billionaire J.E. Bridwell tries to protect Amanda from her aunt’s controlling nature, Phoebe doesn’t miss the opportunity to use his interference to her advantage... morePhoebe Garrison will stop at nothing to steer her niece, Amanda Jarvis, away from the newly discovered affections of her childhood friend, Tyler Armstrong, His Navy SEAL career path is a far cry from the high-society lifestyle Phoebe envisions for Amanda. And when billionaire J.E. Bridwell tries to protect Amanda from her aunt’s controlling nature, Phoebe doesn’t miss the opportunity to use his interference to her advantage. She comes up with a plan that is sure to break Amanda’s devotion to Tyler, sending her right into a future with one of the world’s wealthiest bachelors and giving Amanda the kind of life Phoebe feels that she deserves. less

They say your life can change in an instant . . .After a training accident, Tyler Armstrong is so certain he’ll recover that he requests his emergency contacts not be notified. His SEAL team deploys in a few days anyway, and while his family thinks he’s out of the country, his broken body will have time to mend. After his injuries force him to retire, Tyler must face the truth—his Navy career is over... moreThey say your life can change in an instant . . .After a training accident, Tyler Armstrong is so certain he’ll recover that he requests his emergency contacts not be notified. His SEAL team deploys in a few days anyway, and while his family thinks he’s out of the country, his broken body will have time to mend. After his injuries force him to retire, Tyler must face the truth—his Navy career is over. When Amanda discovers he suffers from PTSD as well as physical limitations from his accident, will she even want him? If she does, how can he ask her to marry a man with such an uncertain future?Amanda Jarvis wishes she could figure out what’s going on with Tyler. He seems so distant, and he no longer talks about marriage. How does he expect her to be honest about her fears when he won’t trust her with his? Returning to Nathan’s Mountain to begin a new life with him isn’t happening, and her former agency in New York wants her to come back to her lucrative modeling career. Since Tyler appears to be having second thoughts, she’s going.Will one stormy night and a runaway truck bring what really matters into focus and birth a new dream for their life together? less