The OCONUS Bonus Series by Claire Cain

Livie Anderson’s got a plan for her life and she’s on track for her next step. The last three years traveling Europe and working on a US Army base helped her experience all the adventure she wanted before she settles down in one place and stops the nomadic life. Now, her deadline to return home and start a family is fast approaching and there’s a wrench in her perfect plans... moreLivie Anderson’s got a plan for her life and she’s on track for her next step. The last three years traveling Europe and working on a US Army base helped her experience all the adventure she wanted before she settles down in one place and stops the nomadic life. Now, her deadline to return home and start a family is fast approaching and there’s a wrench in her perfect plans. Colonel Eric Wolfe came into her life and it’s getting hard to picture leaving this world behind—but the Army life is the opposite of what she’s always planned for.Eric can’t deny his interest in Livie, which is monumental in itself considering his total disinterest in everyone since his divorce three years ago. Despite his efforts to remain just friends, he can’t resist Livie’s pull—her joy, love for life, and genuine way of dealing with people. But he can’t see a way to be with her without subjecting her to the military life that ruined his first marriage, and Livie’s leaving anyway, so why can’t he bring himself to let go?Their lives are too different, and their plans don’t match. They definitely shouldn’t date, and they certainly shouldn’t develop feelings. Too bad neither one of them can seem to stay away. less

She never expected to fall in love with her husband.Katie Miller is pursuing her dream job thanks to her life-saving fake marriage to Sergeant Noah Miller. In five years, they’ve never lived in the same place, and his commanders are getting suspicious. So, when Katie hears that Noah needs her, she joins him in Germany and plays wife to convince his superiors their marriage is real... moreShe never expected to fall in love with her husband.Katie Miller is pursuing her dream job thanks to her life-saving fake marriage to Sergeant Noah Miller. In five years, they’ve never lived in the same place, and his commanders are getting suspicious. So, when Katie hears that Noah needs her, she joins him in Germany and plays wife to convince his superiors their marriage is real. She didn’t expect that she wouldn’t have to fake their connection—now Katie’s wishing for things she’s never let herself dream about.Noah never imagined he’d be spending a week in close quarters with his wife. He married Katie to help her, but he has benefitted from the agreement too. In the wake of his capture, she’s the one who shows up, the one he wants. The only problem? They’re set to divorce in just a few months, and he’s pretty sure Katie’s better off on her own.The terrible events that brought them face to face might just be the best thing that has ever happened to either one of them—but only if they’re brave enough to admit it. less

Summer Applegate is a nurse by trade, cook by passion, and serial volunteer to keep life interesting. When Sergeant Nicholas Masters refuses her help, her cheerful determination drives her to persist, even if Nick is just as gruff and stoic as she’d heard. She may be the sunshine to his storm cloud but she’s every bit as stubborn as he is and won’t go down without a fight... moreSummer Applegate is a nurse by trade, cook by passion, and serial volunteer to keep life interesting. When Sergeant Nicholas Masters refuses her help, her cheerful determination drives her to persist, even if Nick is just as gruff and stoic as she’d heard. She may be the sunshine to his storm cloud but she’s every bit as stubborn as he is and won’t go down without a fight.Nick Masters doesn’t have anyone left, and he hasn’t dared want anyone either—he’d likely lose them like he’s lost everyone else. When he opts out of receiving meals during his recovery, he assumes that’s the end of the story, but refusing Summer Applegate means it’s only just begun. Soon Summer’s feeding him constantly, but it’s more than food—she’s looking beyond the physical, getting to know him in ways he never thought anyone would, and it just might be what he’s always needed. less

Ariel Wolfe has a decision to make. Move in with her gorgeous, successful friend Nate Reynolds, or be the fifth wheel living with her brother and his new wife. The problem? Things have changed between Ariel and Nate—their solid friendship faltered when Nate’s feelings became too obvious to ignore. Ariel doesn’t want something that would risk all the hard-won healing she’s accomplished these last few years. She needs safe, and nothing more.Nate Reynolds has loved Ariel for nearly fifteen years... moreAriel Wolfe has a decision to make. Move in with her gorgeous, successful friend Nate Reynolds, or be the fifth wheel living with her brother and his new wife. The problem? Things have changed between Ariel and Nate—their solid friendship faltered when Nate’s feelings became too obvious to ignore. Ariel doesn’t want something that would risk all the hard-won healing she’s accomplished these last few years. She needs safe, and nothing more.Nate Reynolds has loved Ariel for nearly fifteen years. She’s been off-limits, first as his best friend’s sister, then as a married woman, and finally as she healed from the divorce that shook her foundation. The chance to be close to her, to solve a problem for her, is too good to pass up. But once she’s in his space, keeping his distance is harder than ever before. And once she gives him a hint she’s interested? All bets are off.The only problem? Ariel’s been hurt before, badly. Though Nate has waited for his chance with her, now that he has it, old fears come crawling back, threatening to strangle the hope he’s built. less