Coastal Hope Series by Jessica Ashley

A woman with a harrowing past. The hero who never breaks a promise.I’ve wanted nothing to do with Hope Springs, Maine since the moment I turned eighteen and left. It nearly killed me to leave my grandmother behind, but I’d had no choice.Secrets spread in small towns, and mine are heavy enough to bury me.After my grandmother dies, I’m forced to return for the first time in eight years.Unfortunately, trouble has followed me home... moreA woman with a harrowing past. The hero who never breaks a promise.I’ve wanted nothing to do with Hope Springs, Maine since the moment I turned eighteen and left. It nearly killed me to leave my grandmother behind, but I’d had no choice.Secrets spread in small towns, and mine are heavy enough to bury me.After my grandmother dies, I’m forced to return for the first time in eight years.Unfortunately, trouble has followed me home.Elijah Breeth—ex-Army Ranger turned private security—is who my grandmother told me to go to last year when I’d had a stalker. I refused then, wanting nothing to do with anyone in this zip code.Now I have no other choice than to beg the handsome veteran for help.The problem is, he hates me just as much as I despise this place.How can I trust him to keep me alive when we can’t be in the same room for ten seconds without wanting to kill each other? less

A woman who can’t let go. The wounded veteran who broke her heart.The day Michael Anderson left town to join the military, is the day Reyna’s world came crashing down around her. They’d been high school sweethearts destined to walk down the aisle…until they weren’t.Now, years later, he’s back and desperate for a second chance.When someone tries to abduct her, Michael offers her his protection. But she worries it comes at a cost she can’t pay…her still broken heart... moreA woman who can’t let go. The wounded veteran who broke her heart.The day Michael Anderson left town to join the military, is the day Reyna’s world came crashing down around her. They’d been high school sweethearts destined to walk down the aisle…until they weren’t.Now, years later, he’s back and desperate for a second chance.When someone tries to abduct her, Michael offers her his protection. But she worries it comes at a cost she can’t pay…her still broken heart.Former Army Ranger Michael Anderson is good at what he does. A bodyguard for Knight Security, he’s highly sought after. So, when someone tries to kidnap the woman he still loves, Michael knows there is no one more qualified to protect her.Unfortunately, Reyna’s trust in him was broken a long time ago. And if he’s going to earn it back, he has to do the second hardest thing he’s ever done…walk away and allow another member of his team to take the lead.But after tragedy strikes, Michael and Reyna are pushed together once more, and this time he plans to make her see that he’s no longer the teen who walked away…but a man ready to risk it all.If you are looking for a swoon-worthy romantic suspense, with no spice, a protective Christian hero seeking forgiveness, a small town that protects their own, and a team of wounded veterans turned private security officers, then Second Chance Serenity is for you!This Christian Romantic Suspense deals with PTSD-Struggling with forgiveness-Seeking God in everythingThe Coastal Hope series can be enjoyed in any order! less

A detective struggling to put down roots. A single mother fighting to make ends meet.Former homicide detective Jaxson Payne knows a thing or two about starting over. His marriage imploded after he broke his back serving as a Marine overseas. He was told he’d never walk again. However, he was back on his feet within months, proving his resilience is only outmatched by his faith.After moving to Hope Springs for a fresh start, he’s hoping to finally close the door on his past... moreA detective struggling to put down roots. A single mother fighting to make ends meet.Former homicide detective Jaxson Payne knows a thing or two about starting over. His marriage imploded after he broke his back serving as a Marine overseas. He was told he’d never walk again. However, he was back on his feet within months, proving his resilience is only outmatched by his faith.After moving to Hope Springs for a fresh start, he’s hoping to finally close the door on his past. But it seems the ghosts that still haunt Jaxson have followed him here, bringing danger to his front door.Margot Anderson had her entire life planned out. Then her husband left her and their thirteen-year-old son. She’s spent the last year holding their lives together with prayers and a positive outlook, and then a former Marine moves into her B&B.Jaxson Payne is everything she should avoid. He’s handsome. Strong. And her older brother’s best friend. But as danger sets its sights on her, Jaxson is her shield, making it clear that there is nothing he won’t sacrifice for her and her son.If you are looking for a sizzling (but not spicy!) romantic suspense, with a protective Christian hero, a small town that protects their own, and a team of wounded veterans turned private security officers, then Tactical Revival is for you!This Christian Romantic Suspense deals with:-Coping with trauma-Discovering your worth-Seeking God in everything-Healing from your pastThe Coastal Hope series can be enjoyed in any order! less

She broke his heart. But now, this former SEAL is her only hope of surviving what's coming.Shortly after returning home from being held captive overseas, former Navy SEAL Silas Williamson found himself sole guardian of his four-year-old niece.Moving to Hope Springs was supposed to be a safe haven for them both, but then she showed up. The woman who has haunted every moment of his life since they parted ways a decade ago.Bianca Theodore has certainly suffered through her fair share of dark times... moreShe broke his heart. But now, this former SEAL is her only hope of surviving what's coming.Shortly after returning home from being held captive overseas, former Navy SEAL Silas Williamson found himself sole guardian of his four-year-old niece.Moving to Hope Springs was supposed to be a safe haven for them both, but then she showed up. The woman who has haunted every moment of his life since they parted ways a decade ago.Bianca Theodore has certainly suffered through her fair share of dark times. As a military trauma surgeon, she's saved more lives than she can count. However, there was one life she refused to save. And after years of hiding...those who know she's responsible have found her.As Bianca faces down with the nightmares of her past, she turns to Silas who is haunted by his own. Together they stand a chance at surviving the coming battle, but only if they turn to the One who can bring them the peace they so desperately crave.If you are looking for a sizzling (but not spicy!) romantic suspense, with a protective hero struggling with his faith, a talented surgeon fighting to survive, a small town that protects their own, and a team of wounded veterans turned private security officers, then Perilous Healing is for you! This Christian Romantic Suspense deals -Coping with trauma-Discovering your worth-Seeking God in everything-Healing from your pastThe Coastal Hope series can be enjoyed in any order! less