Sons of Vigilance Series by Hannah Hood Lucero

A suspenseful story of love, loss, and redemption.A series of bad choices culminated in the worst day of Jamie Moreno’s life. Although she narrowly escaped her abusive boyfriend, he left her drowning in guilt over unspeakable secrets. Now, seven years later, she’s rebuilt a meaningful but lonely existence—and then one telephone call shatters her peace as her past threatens to destroy everyone she loves... moreA suspenseful story of love, loss, and redemption.A series of bad choices culminated in the worst day of Jamie Moreno’s life. Although she narrowly escaped her abusive boyfriend, he left her drowning in guilt over unspeakable secrets. Now, seven years later, she’s rebuilt a meaningful but lonely existence—and then one telephone call shatters her peace as her past threatens to destroy everyone she loves.Staff Sergeant Kael Flynn is no stranger to standing between innocence and the evil men who seek to destroy it. On the cusp of trading in his combat boots for a quiet life, his final mission leaves him with a debt he can never repay. When he uncovers his fallen friend’s plan to keep a young woman safe, he sees a chance to do right by his fellow Marine. The last thing he anticipated was falling in love with the mysterious J. Moreno.Will Jamie’s tormentor prove to be the one Kael can’t defeat before it’s too late? less

A romantic suspense that showcases beauty found in the midst of struggle.Laurelin Dedeaux Holt’s deep roots and robust family legacy serve her well on the day her world comes crashing down. She needs the tenacity of a Mississippi live oak when her husband’s secret life leaves her a widow and single mother. After months of picking up the pieces, Laurelin finds unexpected hope for her future, but Ethan’s enemies have other plans for her... moreA romantic suspense that showcases beauty found in the midst of struggle.Laurelin Dedeaux Holt’s deep roots and robust family legacy serve her well on the day her world comes crashing down. She needs the tenacity of a Mississippi live oak when her husband’s secret life leaves her a widow and single mother. After months of picking up the pieces, Laurelin finds unexpected hope for her future, but Ethan’s enemies have other plans for her.Rian Flynn’s singular focus is building his career—until the day Laurelin Holt blows into his life with her cynical humor and spellbinding eyes. Soon he must face his own buried fears with vigilance and determination as he treads the murky waters surrounding this rebel disguised as a Southern belle.With vengeful drug lords, a faceless serial killer, and the ghosts of Laurelin’s past lurking in the shadows of the Gulf Coast, will Rian and Laurelin grow stronger together or be ripped apart by trouble as relentless as galeforce winds? less

Heading home in high spirits after securing a career-building business deal, Cynthia Sumrallencounters a grumpy—and handsome—ginger. What begins as two strangers traveling in thesame direction soon spirals into dangers and uncertainties that leave Cynthia floundering. A fewchance meetings shatter all her preconceived ideas about what she wants and leave herquestioning everything she believes about God’s purpose for her life... moreHeading home in high spirits after securing a career-building business deal, Cynthia Sumrallencounters a grumpy—and handsome—ginger. What begins as two strangers traveling in thesame direction soon spirals into dangers and uncertainties that leave Cynthia floundering. A fewchance meetings shatter all her preconceived ideas about what she wants and leave herquestioning everything she believes about God’s purpose for her life.Liam Flynn is dutifully going through the motions until a tenacious redhead shakes up hismundane world with her sunshiny personality and adorable southern drawl. For the first time inhis life, Liam wants something for reasons other than pleasing his family and rising above thestigmas attached to his questionable past. Real happiness seems within his reach until tragedystrikes and Cynthia disappears.Will Cynthia and Liam be able to navigate through the headwinds of hard realities to findpurpose and belonging together, or will the turbulence of fear and loss prove too much for theiralready tattered souls? less

She's running from her past. He's avoiding his future.Claire Bryant hasn’t set foot in North Carolina since the day she ran from the darkness that stole her innocence and buried her dreams. Now on the verge of embracing the career she’s spent the past eight years building, she receives a telephone call that sends her racing back to her hometown with her precocious young daughter, wishing she’d come sooner and hoping she’s not too late... moreShe's running from her past. He's avoiding his future.Claire Bryant hasn’t set foot in North Carolina since the day she ran from the darkness that stole her innocence and buried her dreams. Now on the verge of embracing the career she’s spent the past eight years building, she receives a telephone call that sends her racing back to her hometown with her precocious young daughter, wishing she’d come sooner and hoping she’s not too late.Even with the family watchword of vigilance, Declan Flynn knows his career as an Air Force Pararescue Jumper carries a high likelihood that someday he won’t return home. But he begins to rethink his confirmed bachelorhood when he meets a stranded and stressed mother-daughter duo at the Charlotte airport. Ever ready to be the hero, Declan finds Claire highly resistant to his charms but in great need of a friend.Back in Brevard, old enemies, lost love, and shadowed memories haunt Claire at every turn. As long-buried secrets come to light, her self-reliance and resilience are no longer enough to protect her family. Faced with unthinkable losses, can she trust the handsome young medic to be there when she needs him most? Can she face the life she threw away to embrace the life she’s always wanted? less