Guardian Hall Series by R.J. Scott

In the frostbitten heart of Chicago, a scarred and solitary soldier finds a second chance at love with the man who broke his heart.His twenty years are up, and Sergeant Jasper ‘Jazz’ Brookes is finally returning from war, his body scarred and his heart, once open and trusting, battling the relentless demons of PTSD. The world he left behind seems to have moved on without him... moreIn the frostbitten heart of Chicago, a scarred and solitary soldier finds a second chance at love with the man who broke his heart.His twenty years are up, and Sergeant Jasper ‘Jazz’ Brookes is finally returning from war, his body scarred and his heart, once open and trusting, battling the relentless demons of PTSD. The world he left behind seems to have moved on without him. His marriage, a casualty of the war he fought both abroad and within, has ended in divorce, and he’s unsure if he’ll ever mend fences with his daughter. Homeless by choice is fine until the Chicago winter bites, and he has no choice but to throw himself at the mercy of the charity he doesn’t want. When he finds his way to an old weathered building in Humboldt Park—a safe space for soldiers returning from war to find their feet—he has an unexpected reunion. There, Jasper faces Alex Richardson, the boy who had captured his heart when they were growing up, his first love, the one who chose an inheritance over him, and the one he left behind when duty called.Alex has never truly moved past the day Jasper walked away. Their encounter in this forgotten corner of Chicago ignites old flames and stirs long-buried emotions, and Jasper and Alex reconnect. They must navigate the shadows of their shared history and confront the pain, the longing, and the unspoken truths that linger between them.And only then can they have a second chance at love.Always You is a second-chance MM romance set in the frostbitten heart of Chicago, featuring a scarred soldier battling PTSD, a safe haven for veterans, a reunion with a lost first love, unresolved heartbreak, and the chance to rediscover love amidst the snow and shadows of a city winter. less

In the sanctuary of Guardian Hall, a doctor battling the past and a shattered soldier risk everything to heal each other—and discover a love worth fighting for.Marcus has spent years rebuilding his life. Once an addict, he’s now a respected doctor and co-founder of a refuge for veterans seeking healing. With his best friend, he’s built a sanctuary for others, keeping his own heart firmly locked away. He’s seen too much pain to risk letting anyone in.Until Tyler... moreIn the sanctuary of Guardian Hall, a doctor battling the past and a shattered soldier risk everything to heal each other—and discover a love worth fighting for.Marcus has spent years rebuilding his life. Once an addict, he’s now a respected doctor and co-founder of a refuge for veterans seeking healing. With his best friend, he’s built a sanctuary for others, keeping his own heart firmly locked away. He’s seen too much pain to risk letting anyone in.Until Tyler.Corporal Tyler Mason is drowning in survivor’s guilt, his wounds running deeper than anyone can see. He’s ready to give up—until Marcus gives him a reason to keep fighting.As their connection deepens, Tyler finds hope, and Marcus faces fears he thought long buried. Their passion defies everything they’ve tried to protect, forcing them to risk their fragile world for a chance at love, but hope can be found even in the darkest places... if they’re willing to fight for it.Always Hope is a gritty hurt/comfort romance and redemption story with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. less