a Flying Cross Ranch Romance Series by Shanae Johnson

Air Force Pilot Charlie Matthews has flown to the farthest reaches of the world, but he can never seem to reconnect with his first, and only love. Will their latest reunion finally land them on a path to forever?After years of service in the Air Force, Charlie Matthews is finally hanging up his wings and coming home for good to the Flying Cross Ranch to help his ailing father... moreAir Force Pilot Charlie Matthews has flown to the farthest reaches of the world, but he can never seem to reconnect with his first, and only love. Will their latest reunion finally land them on a path to forever?After years of service in the Air Force, Charlie Matthews is finally hanging up his wings and coming home for good to the Flying Cross Ranch to help his ailing father. And after nearly a decade of short layovers and missed connections, Charlie is finally swooping back to sweep the love of his life off her feet. Unfortunately, he discovers the woman who makes his heart soar is about to depart on a one way ticket out of town.Growing up in the foster care system, Savy James has always wanted her very own forever home. Now a foster mother herself, she’s devastated when the government declares her land protected for wild horses, meaning she and her ragtag bunch of foster kids will once again be uprooted, this time to the other side of the state. Being separated once again from Charlie is too much to bear, but he can’t leave his sick father and she’d never ask him to.Determined to make this work, Charlie offers up his ranch to Savy and the kids. But the children aren’t used to his tough love. After Savy’s free-spirited ways, Charlie’s military style of discipline does not endear him to them. And when one of the kids makes a dangerous choice that leads a social worker to question their fitness as parents, Savy’s big, happy family is in jeopardy once again. Can a true love that's stood the test of time and space weather the storm of rebel youth? Find out in His Vow to Love, the first in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life's most extraordinary achievement. less

Growing up a pacifist in a family of soldiers wasn't the hardest thing Will Matthews has ever done. The hardest thing he ever did was let his brother steal his lines of poetry and deliver them as if they were his own to the girl of Will's dreams. But now, years after the couple's tumultuous breakup, Will has the chance to win his true love's heart... moreGrowing up a pacifist in a family of soldiers wasn't the hardest thing Will Matthews has ever done. The hardest thing he ever did was let his brother steal his lines of poetry and deliver them as if they were his own to the girl of Will's dreams. But now, years after the couple's tumultuous breakup, Will has the chance to win his true love's heart. But will he find the courage to tell her how he feels using his own words? Tricksy James has been singing her song of heartbreak since her sisters' trio broke up and left her solo. Tired of being alone and singing the angsty song about her ex, Tricksy's ready for a new start. But with her sisters' double wedding coming up, Tricksy's feeling left out again. That's until she hatches a plan to become the fake fiancée of her childhood friend. It wasn't the beginning Tricksy was looking for, but once she's back home, she's not so sure that being in Will's embrace is a bad place to end up. Will's hoping that by pretending to be in love, Tricksy will come to realize it's the real thing between them. But will Tricksy be able to let go of the past and sing a new tune with the new man pulling at her heartstrings?Find out in His Vow to Adore, the third in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life's most extraordinary achievement. less

Fighter Pilot Topher Matthews prefers to fly on the highway to a danger zone. But when a female airman alters his flight path, will he change his trajectory?Airman Toni Solis dreamed of soaring high in a military career. Unfortunately, an accident while on mission derails her plans and sends her crashing back to earth. With nowhere to go and no reliable family to turn to, help comes from the most unexpected place—the hotshot pilot responsible for ending her career... moreFighter Pilot Topher Matthews prefers to fly on the highway to a danger zone. But when a female airman alters his flight path, will he change his trajectory?Airman Toni Solis dreamed of soaring high in a military career. Unfortunately, an accident while on mission derails her plans and sends her crashing back to earth. With nowhere to go and no reliable family to turn to, help comes from the most unexpected place—the hotshot pilot responsible for ending her career.Topher Matthews was piloting the craft that crashed with Solis on it. His first instinct was to scoop the injured female soldier into his arms. Months later, he's still having trouble letting thoughts of Airman Solis go. Bringing her to his family ranch to get better will be best for all involved. But staying by her side and helping her heal is not a part of his plan. Especially when any woman who gets attached to him always winds up hurt and hating him.Toni is determined to harden her heart against the Air Force’s most notorious player, but when her rehab proves tricky it’s Topher who is continually at her side. The more Toni pushes him away, the closer Topher wants to get, until neither can deny their feelings. Yet the moment he finally gets past her defenses, news arrives that just might send this high-flying couple nose-diving back to loneliness with orders that could deploy their hearts away from one another. Find out in His Vow to Trust, the fourth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life's most extraordinary achievement. less

ROA Pilot Mateo Matthews is coming in hot for the girl who’s always made his heart flutter, but will their families’ bitter feud leave his attempts DOA?From the first time he saw her scribble a heart on a scrap of paper, Mateo Matthews knew his very soul belonged to Kailyn Jade. To win her heart, he’d first need to cross over enemy lines that were booby-trapped with insults and taunts flung between their siblings. Mateo’s twin brother hates Kailyn’s twin sister, and the feeling is mutual... moreROA Pilot Mateo Matthews is coming in hot for the girl who’s always made his heart flutter, but will their families’ bitter feud leave his attempts DOA?From the first time he saw her scribble a heart on a scrap of paper, Mateo Matthews knew his very soul belonged to Kailyn Jade. To win her heart, he’d first need to cross over enemy lines that were booby-trapped with insults and taunts flung between their siblings. Mateo’s twin brother hates Kailyn’s twin sister, and the feeling is mutual. He’s kept his mouth shut and his heart locked down to avoid putting her in the middle of their siblings’ war. But now he’s done trying to keep the peace between the factions and vows to seek the tranquility he knows can only come when he has Kailyn in his arms. Just when he thinks nothing stands in his way of seeking her out, an opportunity that could skyrocket both their careers comes between Mateo and the woman who makes his heart race.As an artist, Kailyn Jade studies some of the world’s most inspiring artwork. But none steals her breath the way that Mateo Matthews’ smile does. Unlike the artwork she puts on display, Mateo’s smiles are always secret and hidden from the prying eyes of their warring siblings. Yet when he returns home after a long absence, Mateo no longer hides his smiles and wants the two of them to be seen together out in public. Kailyn almost falls for his charm until she learns he’s after the funding for her after school art therapy camp for troubled youth.Fighting is the last thing Kailyn wants to do, but she might have to pick up arms against the charming soldier she’s never been able to get out of her head. Trying to convince Kailyn that they’re not in competition soon takes a back seat for Mateo when their siblings rekindle their childish warfare. If Mateo wants Kailyn on his side, he might have to cut loose his brother. Can these two weary lovers find peace or will their families’ feud tear their hearts to pieces?Find out in His Vow to Respect, the fifth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life’s most extraordinary achievement. less

Recon Pilot Aldo Matthews is adept at search and rescue missions, but can he adapt to show love and tenderness to the woman he once bullied as a girl?As the only unmarried person in her department, Elayne Jade is often overlooked and always passed over when it comes to the decision-making in her job as school guidance counselor. Those discussions take place at couples’ dinners and brunches which she's never invited... moreRecon Pilot Aldo Matthews is adept at search and rescue missions, but can he adapt to show love and tenderness to the woman he once bullied as a girl?As the only unmarried person in her department, Elayne Jade is often overlooked and always passed over when it comes to the decision-making in her job as school guidance counselor. Those discussions take place at couples’ dinners and brunches which she's never invited. It's wrong that she's not up for career advancements because she doesn't have a ring or husband. Then she wakes up one morning with a diamond on her finger and her worst enemy in her hotel room.Since he was a kid, nothing has fascinated Aldo Matthews more than Elayne Jade. The curve of her lips when she's insulting him. The flash of her eyes when she dismisses his taunts. The flip of that fire red hair when she turns away from him in a huff. Aldo takes every chance he can get to rile Elayne’s temper so that he can see that fire inside her. So when he finds her one night at a bar out of town a bit tipsy, bemoaning the fact that she doesn't have a ring on her finger, he puts one there.Annulling this sham of a marriage is the first thing on Elayne's mind. Her reputation would never survive the fact she eloped with her mortal enemy after getting drunk. Only now that she's sober, she's seeing Aldo in a new light. And when her colleagues spot the ring on her finger, they start inviting her out and making her part of the conversation. Aldo has no intention of letting Elayne flip her hair and walk away from him again. Not when it's so much sweeter to twine his fingers in her tresses and feel those sassy lips move against his. But Aldo's hiding a secret, one that could douse the growing heat between the woman who hates the fact that she's falling for him.Find out what happens in His Vow to Defend, the sixth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life's most extraordinary achievement. less