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The Hero's Journey Home
"A hero's journey starts within the heart."
Courage. Strength. Hope.
Six unique and emotionally packed stories, showcasing the amazing courage and sacrifice that our heroes endure.
Brought to you by the Military Romance Authors United group and special guest BT Urruela.
Courage. Strength. Hope.
Six unique and emotionally packed stories, showcasing the amazing courage and sacrifice that our heroes endure.
Brought to you by the Military Romance Authors United group and special guest BT Urruela.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2018
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August 28, 2018
The stories in this anthology each touched me in a different way. This was my first time reading many of these authors and I am glad that I found new ones to follow. The stories are short but make an impact, and make you appreciate the sacrifices those who serve make.
August 25, 2018
So inspiring
Great stories by some great authors. So thought provoking. Makes you want to look at life and make things better for ourselves and everyone around us.
Great stories by some great authors. So thought provoking. Makes you want to look at life and make things better for ourselves and everyone around us.
October 4, 2018
I loved each and every one of these stories and having met one of the authors in July made it all the more special. Coming from a huge military family the tribute to our men and women who keep us safe really touches my heart.
Chasing Feathers by Fiona Tulle (4 stars because its a cliff hanger): Emma is a author who at a book convention finds out her friend Kaitlyn was able to get Austin her husband to be there for her book signings before shipping out on a mission. This is a series so it ends abruptly with the rest of the story continuing in March of 2019.
Home Sweet Home by E. Kay Sims (5 stars!): Marek returns home to her grandmothers home in Oregon after retiring from the military. Her husband Ryker was killed during a op as private security, Emma lobbied hard to adopt his military war dog Gunner. She meets handsome Colt a local fireman and bar owner at the grocery store. While at the bar she fixes his ice machine and to say the sparks fly between them plus Grandma's matchmaking skills Colt and Emma are bound to be a couple. Loved how Gram made her barn into a dance hall and now Marek's new home. I'm glad this will be a new series by one of my favorite authors.
Saving Shay by Tiffani Lynn (5 Stars): Shay Baird has become a hermit on her families home after they were killed and her Grandma passed. She is caught skinny dipping by her neighbor whom she knew as a child. He's inherited his grandfathers farm and is due to retire from the Navy SEALs after his last mission. Both Shay and Paxton have tragic pasts but he was adopted after being taken away from his parents as a 11-year old. But there is a oil company that will do anything to convince Shay to sell her farm. Luckily Paxton meets a friend who will help guard Shay and he returns home.
Flowers for a Hero by Tara L. Ames (Another 5 Stars!) : Brogan is in North Carolina to deliver a letter to one of his SEAL teammates family who was killed. He knows that he has PTSD and that drinking won't help the memories go away from a mission that went FUBAR. When he meets Chelsea whose truck is broken down she gives him a mini course in the meaning behind each flower this she's taking out to her brother's grave (He doesn't know that she's Will's sister). This story really touched my heart with how Will's family and sister take in a broken SEAL and give him the help and family he needs to combat his PTSD. I want more of their story and you'll love it trust me.
Changing Seasons by BT Urruela (4.5 Stars): I was lucky to see (but not meet) BT in Seattle this past July and this book will benefit his Vet Sports charity. His story will also grab your heart as he gives you an insight on how dealing with the IED that takes his leg and the long road to healing in mind, body and soul after serving in Afghanistan.
Wounds of War by CD Bradley (5 stars): is a touching story about her friend MSG Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez story from a child of migrant parents to a Medal of Honor recipient for his bravery during the Vietnam War. He is truly a hero for never leaving one of his soldiers behind even though he was severely injured.
Chasing Feathers by Fiona Tulle (4 stars because its a cliff hanger): Emma is a author who at a book convention finds out her friend Kaitlyn was able to get Austin her husband to be there for her book signings before shipping out on a mission. This is a series so it ends abruptly with the rest of the story continuing in March of 2019.
Home Sweet Home by E. Kay Sims (5 stars!): Marek returns home to her grandmothers home in Oregon after retiring from the military. Her husband Ryker was killed during a op as private security, Emma lobbied hard to adopt his military war dog Gunner. She meets handsome Colt a local fireman and bar owner at the grocery store. While at the bar she fixes his ice machine and to say the sparks fly between them plus Grandma's matchmaking skills Colt and Emma are bound to be a couple. Loved how Gram made her barn into a dance hall and now Marek's new home. I'm glad this will be a new series by one of my favorite authors.
Saving Shay by Tiffani Lynn (5 Stars): Shay Baird has become a hermit on her families home after they were killed and her Grandma passed. She is caught skinny dipping by her neighbor whom she knew as a child. He's inherited his grandfathers farm and is due to retire from the Navy SEALs after his last mission. Both Shay and Paxton have tragic pasts but he was adopted after being taken away from his parents as a 11-year old. But there is a oil company that will do anything to convince Shay to sell her farm. Luckily Paxton meets a friend who will help guard Shay and he returns home.
Flowers for a Hero by Tara L. Ames (Another 5 Stars!) : Brogan is in North Carolina to deliver a letter to one of his SEAL teammates family who was killed. He knows that he has PTSD and that drinking won't help the memories go away from a mission that went FUBAR. When he meets Chelsea whose truck is broken down she gives him a mini course in the meaning behind each flower this she's taking out to her brother's grave (He doesn't know that she's Will's sister). This story really touched my heart with how Will's family and sister take in a broken SEAL and give him the help and family he needs to combat his PTSD. I want more of their story and you'll love it trust me.
Changing Seasons by BT Urruela (4.5 Stars): I was lucky to see (but not meet) BT in Seattle this past July and this book will benefit his Vet Sports charity. His story will also grab your heart as he gives you an insight on how dealing with the IED that takes his leg and the long road to healing in mind, body and soul after serving in Afghanistan.
Wounds of War by CD Bradley (5 stars): is a touching story about her friend MSG Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez story from a child of migrant parents to a Medal of Honor recipient for his bravery during the Vietnam War. He is truly a hero for never leaving one of his soldiers behind even though he was severely injured.
September 5, 2018
Authors supporting VETSports
******What an amazing group of writers:
Fiona Tulle's Chasing Feathers: Soul mates and true love, set against the back drop of Romance Writing and Military Service, (I want more) When a gift that has special meaning to Emma and Austin means the difference between certain death and going home.
E Kay Sims' Home Sweet Home : Finding your way again, Retired from the Military ,Marek has come home. For three years she has mourned her husband, never believing she could move on, she is surprised when a chance encounter in a grocery store with Colt has her feeling again. When they find out something about Colts time in the Military , will they believe that there meeting was fate?( I love this idea and want more)
Tiffani Lynn's Saving Shay: Shay has been alone for so long, with the death of her family she only had her grandmother, now she was gone too. While cooling off one day she is scared when someone finds her skinny dipping, It's Paxton, a childhood friend that she hasn't seen him for 15 or 16 years , As they grow close again truths come to light and set up a challenge to their newly formed adult friendship. Paxton has to make the decision to reenlist in the Navy or try to fight for their chance for a HEA. strong emotions with these great characters
Tara L. Ames' Flowers for a Hero :Brogan is on a personal mission,to deliver the letter that his best friend and fellow SEALWill, had left for his family in case of his death, on the way he meets Chelsea but doesn't know that she is his friends sister. At a fateful meeting at the gravesite ,Chelsea unknowingly stops Brogan from slipping back towards his addiction. Her brightness and clear caring has Brogan thinking that this is something that he can get used to. I love these two
CD Bradley's Wounds Of War : A Romantic Fiction story based on the real life hero MSG Roy P. Benavidez .
After a rough start losing his parents and believing that the hate that others spewed at him Roy ran away from the 7th grade and his family Working hard labor in the fields with a determination to help his family back home, Roy leads a life of hard work an determination, to be a winner and honor his mothers wishes to be strong and have faith in God. With Lala his loving wife he does just that.Thank you CD for introducing me to SSG Benavidez.
BT Urruela's Changing Seasons : BT Urruela shares stories and reflections on what he has gone through while he was in the Army and his journey to find himself and his path , Thank you BT.
5 stars each for every Author.
I recommend this to everyone.
******What an amazing group of writers:
Fiona Tulle's Chasing Feathers: Soul mates and true love, set against the back drop of Romance Writing and Military Service, (I want more) When a gift that has special meaning to Emma and Austin means the difference between certain death and going home.
E Kay Sims' Home Sweet Home : Finding your way again, Retired from the Military ,Marek has come home. For three years she has mourned her husband, never believing she could move on, she is surprised when a chance encounter in a grocery store with Colt has her feeling again. When they find out something about Colts time in the Military , will they believe that there meeting was fate?( I love this idea and want more)
Tiffani Lynn's Saving Shay: Shay has been alone for so long, with the death of her family she only had her grandmother, now she was gone too. While cooling off one day she is scared when someone finds her skinny dipping, It's Paxton, a childhood friend that she hasn't seen him for 15 or 16 years , As they grow close again truths come to light and set up a challenge to their newly formed adult friendship. Paxton has to make the decision to reenlist in the Navy or try to fight for their chance for a HEA. strong emotions with these great characters
Tara L. Ames' Flowers for a Hero :Brogan is on a personal mission,to deliver the letter that his best friend and fellow SEALWill, had left for his family in case of his death, on the way he meets Chelsea but doesn't know that she is his friends sister. At a fateful meeting at the gravesite ,Chelsea unknowingly stops Brogan from slipping back towards his addiction. Her brightness and clear caring has Brogan thinking that this is something that he can get used to. I love these two
CD Bradley's Wounds Of War : A Romantic Fiction story based on the real life hero MSG Roy P. Benavidez .
After a rough start losing his parents and believing that the hate that others spewed at him Roy ran away from the 7th grade and his family Working hard labor in the fields with a determination to help his family back home, Roy leads a life of hard work an determination, to be a winner and honor his mothers wishes to be strong and have faith in God. With Lala his loving wife he does just that.Thank you CD for introducing me to SSG Benavidez.
BT Urruela's Changing Seasons : BT Urruela shares stories and reflections on what he has gone through while he was in the Army and his journey to find himself and his path , Thank you BT.
5 stars each for every Author.
I recommend this to everyone.
August 30, 2018
Six amazing authors give us six amazing stories of courage and love.
Each one a story of hope, courage and love. I have my favorites and they are the ones that made me cry the most. Touched me in ways I didn't think possible.
I do think we need to start a campaign for a couple of these stories to be turned into full length novels. I need to know more than just the last page gave me!
The story honoring Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez.....that one made me sob like a baby. I know it's fiction based on his life but the similarities between him and my uncle, well they just made me miss him all over again. The upbringing, the service, going to Vietnam. I love that he had his Lala and their children.
BT Urruela also tore out a piece of my heart by giving us a piece of his. He is known for putting personal stories or events in his work. Damn did he let us in this time. I so admire this man, his service and his writing.
The other stories....ladies I need longer novellas or full length books. I need to make sure these heroes did indeed get the HEA. And I need them in print so I can have them close by when I need a pick me up, feel good love story.
Each one a story of hope, courage and love. I have my favorites and they are the ones that made me cry the most. Touched me in ways I didn't think possible.
I do think we need to start a campaign for a couple of these stories to be turned into full length novels. I need to know more than just the last page gave me!
The story honoring Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez.....that one made me sob like a baby. I know it's fiction based on his life but the similarities between him and my uncle, well they just made me miss him all over again. The upbringing, the service, going to Vietnam. I love that he had his Lala and their children.
BT Urruela also tore out a piece of my heart by giving us a piece of his. He is known for putting personal stories or events in his work. Damn did he let us in this time. I so admire this man, his service and his writing.
The other stories....ladies I need longer novellas or full length books. I need to make sure these heroes did indeed get the HEA. And I need them in print so I can have them close by when I need a pick me up, feel good love story.
September 11, 2018
I enjoyed these stories. I love that fact that they were all different. Some were more my style then others. My overall rating came from how I rated each book and then averaged it out.
Chasing Feathers 4 star read
It was good. I liked the characters but I didn't get all of the story it ended with a cliff hanger.
Home Sweet Home 5 star read
Great characters. I love how they had a connection they didn't even know they had. It was like they were set up from beyond the grave.
Saving Shay 5 star read
I loved how they knew each other as kids and then meeting again as adults.
Flowers from a Hero 3 star read
It was to short for me I felt like it was rushed it had a great beginning and ending but I felt it missed to much in the middle
Wound of War 3 star read
I was ok. Its not a story that I would of read if it wasn't in this book. It nothing against the story this one just wasn't my cup of tea.
Changing Seasons 5 star read
This one was my favorite of the book. It was easy to connect to. I got emotionally involved. I want more!!
Chasing Feathers 4 star read
It was good. I liked the characters but I didn't get all of the story it ended with a cliff hanger.
Home Sweet Home 5 star read
Great characters. I love how they had a connection they didn't even know they had. It was like they were set up from beyond the grave.
Saving Shay 5 star read
I loved how they knew each other as kids and then meeting again as adults.
Flowers from a Hero 3 star read
It was to short for me I felt like it was rushed it had a great beginning and ending but I felt it missed to much in the middle
Wound of War 3 star read
I was ok. Its not a story that I would of read if it wasn't in this book. It nothing against the story this one just wasn't my cup of tea.
Changing Seasons 5 star read
This one was my favorite of the book. It was easy to connect to. I got emotionally involved. I want more!!
August 31, 2018
This should be a 30 star rated book! 5 stars for each story/author! The real bonus to The Hero's Journey Home is that all proceeds go to benefit VETSports!
This collaboration contains fiction and nonfiction. Reading them gave me an even greater appreciation for those that have served or are serving our great country.
Thank you to Author BT Urruela for your service and sacrifice for our freedom and for your blood, sweat and tears, along with 2 other individuals that birthed VETSports and for all that it stands for and accomplishes.
(Added bonus: I was privileged to receive my paperback on 25AUG18 and have it signed by 5 of the 6 contributing authors, the photographer and the cover model! What a fantastic weekend!)
This collaboration contains fiction and nonfiction. Reading them gave me an even greater appreciation for those that have served or are serving our great country.
Thank you to Author BT Urruela for your service and sacrifice for our freedom and for your blood, sweat and tears, along with 2 other individuals that birthed VETSports and for all that it stands for and accomplishes.
(Added bonus: I was privileged to receive my paperback on 25AUG18 and have it signed by 5 of the 6 contributing authors, the photographer and the cover model! What a fantastic weekend!)
September 15, 2018
Absolutely loved all the stories in this military anthology. It’s a must read!
Fiona Tulle’s story is so worth reading even if you have to wait until March for the rest of the story with Austin and Emma.
Can’t wait for more Marek and Colt from E Kay Sims. So glad it’s going to be a series.
Tiffani Lynn - I love Shay!! I’m happy that Paxton found Shay, his best friend when they were kids.
Tara L Ames - I need more Brogan! And his story that gets him to Chelsea.
CD Bradley - MSG Roy P Benavidez fan fiction story was wonderful.
BT’s Changing Seasons is 4 short stories that’s a great insight to him and his journey in life. Thank you for sharing.
Definitely download your copy today. It’s supports a great organization VetSports! Check them out at vetsports.org
Fiona Tulle’s story is so worth reading even if you have to wait until March for the rest of the story with Austin and Emma.
Can’t wait for more Marek and Colt from E Kay Sims. So glad it’s going to be a series.
Tiffani Lynn - I love Shay!! I’m happy that Paxton found Shay, his best friend when they were kids.
Tara L Ames - I need more Brogan! And his story that gets him to Chelsea.
CD Bradley - MSG Roy P Benavidez fan fiction story was wonderful.
BT’s Changing Seasons is 4 short stories that’s a great insight to him and his journey in life. Thank you for sharing.
Definitely download your copy today. It’s supports a great organization VetSports! Check them out at vetsports.org
September 6, 2018
Inspirational
This is an absolutely amazing book! I wish the stories could have been a little longer. BT you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story and experiences with us!
This is an absolutely amazing book! I wish the stories could have been a little longer. BT you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story and experiences with us!
October 14, 2018
“A hero’s journey starts within the heart”
“A hero’s journey starts within the heart.” An amazing quote that sums up the vibe of these stories. Truth or fiction? You can’t tell the difference but you can feel the emotions from each and every word.
“A hero’s journey starts within the heart.” An amazing quote that sums up the vibe of these stories. Truth or fiction? You can’t tell the difference but you can feel the emotions from each and every word.
November 18, 2018
a GREAT read for a wonderful cause
The Hero's Journey Home is a MUST READ collection from very talented writers.
Each author provides a story filled with emotion and characters that will have you wanting to know what you can do for those real-life men and women as they return to civilian life.
This anthology also includes veteran BT Urruela's Changing Seasons ~ his own reflections of different periods of his life since it was changed by a road-side bomb.
The Hero's Journey Home is a MUST READ collection from very talented writers.
Each author provides a story filled with emotion and characters that will have you wanting to know what you can do for those real-life men and women as they return to civilian life.
This anthology also includes veteran BT Urruela's Changing Seasons ~ his own reflections of different periods of his life since it was changed by a road-side bomb.
August 25, 2018
Six amazing military stories
Great collection of Military themed stories. I loved all of them. Not only will you get six amazing stories but you will be giving to a great organization!! Definitely a must read anthology!!
Great collection of Military themed stories. I loved all of them. Not only will you get six amazing stories but you will be giving to a great organization!! Definitely a must read anthology!!
September 21, 2018
Great book for a great cause.
Such a wonderful book, and the stories were written beautifully. Being a member of a military strong family, I know the feelings a lot to through. Our service men, women, and families deserve so much respect.
Such a wonderful book, and the stories were written beautifully. Being a member of a military strong family, I know the feelings a lot to through. Our service men, women, and families deserve so much respect.
September 13, 2018
I am reviewing only the one story I have read so far.
Changing Seasons by BT Urruela. BT has shared parts if his life in his group but something about reading his written words made it even more heartbreaking. His story in this anthology had me in tears and honestly if I ever met his mom I would be in trouble because I would probably hit her. BT I love you and you inspire me! I look forward to reading more of your story.
Changing Seasons by BT Urruela. BT has shared parts if his life in his group but something about reading his written words made it even more heartbreaking. His story in this anthology had me in tears and honestly if I ever met his mom I would be in trouble because I would probably hit her. BT I love you and you inspire me! I look forward to reading more of your story.
April 25, 2019
Really enjoyed Fiona Tulle's book Chasing Feathers. I felt like I was literally Emma in the story and living thru the life of her & Austin. What a great story. I can't wait for the novella.
I haven't read the others yet but I will at some point.
I haven't read the others yet but I will at some point.
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