DIY Divas Military Romance Series by Elysia Lumen Strife

Kali hates Valentine's Day. The one time she took a chance on a guy, he left her in the dust for another woman.To her, there's nothing more humiliating than finding her boyfriend making out with someone else on what was supposed to be their date. So Kali swore off men and buried herself in her design work...again.Her high-end interior decorating clients keep her busy, but life has become monotonous. On a video chat with her long-time friends, she figures out where she went wrong in life... moreKali hates Valentine's Day. The one time she took a chance on a guy, he left her in the dust for another woman.To her, there's nothing more humiliating than finding her boyfriend making out with someone else on what was supposed to be their date. So Kali swore off men and buried herself in her design work...again.Her high-end interior decorating clients keep her busy, but life has become monotonous. On a video chat with her long-time friends, she figures out where she went wrong in life. Yet Kali refuses to believe the promises of men. But when a new customer hires her to decorate his house for, of all the holidays, Valentine's Day, Kali finds herself in a complicated position.Jorian Delaney made Miss Kali Lanel a promise before he even saw her for the first time. Upon their meeting, wanting more time with her, he changes his plan and hires her for a party he hasn't yet arranged. Now he's stuck frantically gathering friends while hiding his interest from her. It's pretty clear she's not going to accept a date. And Jorian knows all too well why.Her cheating ex-boyfriend is from his platoon. They used to be best friends. Jorian's attempt to cheer her up has ended in a confession, making her more miserable. He's pretty sure she now officially hates his guts. But he can't bring himself to retract the contract. He has limited time at home before his next deployment. And Kali is too good at her job. She's driven, self-made, a touch fiery, and simply put...perfect.Will Kali learn to trust Jorian? Or will Jorian be forced to throw a party he doesn't care for and be stuck without a date? less

Nevaeh's father might just be the grumpiest man on the planet. But without her mother around, he needs help in the office of his growing stone and tile business. When Nevaeh arrives, she's floored to see the one man her father despises most working in the back for him.Trent was always just a dream. Her father forbade them from dating. But that was in high school.Trent's filled out and packed on muscle from his years of military service... moreNevaeh's father might just be the grumpiest man on the planet. But without her mother around, he needs help in the office of his growing stone and tile business. When Nevaeh arrives, she's floored to see the one man her father despises most working in the back for him.Trent was always just a dream. Her father forbade them from dating. But that was in high school.Trent's filled out and packed on muscle from his years of military service. Nevaeh's grown up and built her own business designing stone features for residential gardens and commercial atriums. Her unexpected hope at a second chance with Trent wanes when her father admits he's only helping the soldier get his life on track after the military. Before long, Trent will be moving on. And he still doesn't want her to get any ideas about dating the young man.Nevaeh can't believe her father's still trying to control her life. Furious, she shuts him out until her curiosity grows too strong. At a get-together with her best friends, she pools them for ideas but finds nothing helpful except the notion that Trent is not who he says he is.Seeing Nevaeh again has Trent reconsidering his plans for the future. But the last thing he wants to do is disrespect the man giving him a new set of skills after the military. Unfortunately, being around Nevaeh grows too tempting. One night on the town for St. Patrick's Day with Nevaeh has his judgment skewed. After wrecking their car and spending a treacherous night in the middle of nowhere, Nevaeh's father fires Trent, putting them at odds again.When a surprise visitor shows up to defend Trent and give him a second chance, secrets come out in a fiery confrontation that changes everything.Will Nevaeh ever be free of her father's overbearing rules and find love with Trent? Or will the two of them uncover a truth they can't endure and be forced to part ways forever? less

Lavender Phillips has loved Micah Ortega since they were tots. But it seems like something is always trying to take him away from her... or someone.An unfortunate brush with death on one of her junking adventures has led to several trips to the doctor's office, where she bumps into Micah. For years, they exchanged only occasional messages while he was working for the military across the country... moreLavender Phillips has loved Micah Ortega since they were tots. But it seems like something is always trying to take him away from her... or someone.An unfortunate brush with death on one of her junking adventures has led to several trips to the doctor's office, where she bumps into Micah. For years, they exchanged only occasional messages while he was working for the military across the country. Now, her upcycling business is struggling due to her lapse in health, and she's certain that Micah's lost interest. At least, that wasn't the condition she hoped to be in when she finally saw him again.But Micah never stopped thinking about her. Sure, he dated a few other girls on his travels, but none of them compared to Lavender. He just didn't have the heart to uproot her from her hometown and drag her across the states with him.But standing there, looking at her, makes him wish he had at least tried. When a mutual friend invites them to their spring wedding, over Easter weekend, Micah sees his opportunity. And he's going to take it, full force. Lavender is a gentle soul and is not prepared to handle Micah's new protective side. But when the celebration gets a little crazy, and unexpected guests turn the one-night retreat into a weekend staycation for the wedding party, Lavender and Micah are given the chance they need to discover if being together is everything they hoped it would be.Will Lavender and Micah finally get together? Or will their friendship fizzle out among the heather?A clean and wholesome romance. DIY Divas Military Romance1 Surprise Valentine2 Playing with Fire3 Loving Lavender4 A Rush to Remember5 Dare Dating the Rebel6 Home to Her7 Life Began with You less