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The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch #4-5.5
The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch Volume 2
The continuing story of the soldiers and brides of the Purple Heart Ranch!
Including two full length novels and an exclusive holiday short story!
HIS PERMANENT SCAR
The Army calls Sean Jeffries a hero, but his hesitation to take down a child suicide bomber left dozens wounded and him with a permanent scar. Wracked by nightmares of those he couldn’t save, he’s sworn to live a life of solitude in penance. His only bright spot is his nurse, Ruhi. But when she finds herself in trouble, can Sean step up to be a hero again?
Ruhi Patel’s casual approach to dating leads to men who won’t commit. After her last non-boyfriend not only dumped her, but stole her dream job, Ruhi swears off men. However, she soon learns she’s pregnant. Being a single mom is not part of her plan. So when her favorite patient proposes a platonic marriage of convenience, Ruhi takes it into serious consideration.
After the two say “I do,” feelings begin to grow. But Sean is holding himself back, convinced he doesn’t deserve happiness. And Ruhi is afraid she’s falling for yet another unavailable man. Can these two sidestep heartache and allow themselves to be loved despite their scars?
HAVING HIS BACK
Xavier Ramos was always a smooth talker. As an army communications specialist, his gift of gab loosened the lips of informants and helped gain needed intelligence. But the collateral damage of his actions left scars inside and out. He battles his demons with a joking attitude and forced smiles, but gets tongue tied when he meets the daughter he never knew he had. It’s love at first sight for him and his little girl, unfortunately, her mother, the love of his life who he abandoned years ago, is immune to his sweet talk.
Cassie Butler was the quintessential good girl. She sang in the choir on Sundays and followed all the rules until the night she gave herself to the man she thought she would marry. But when Xavier went off to war and never returned, she was left heartbroken and pregnant. Shunned by her parents and community, Cassie has struggled to raise her child on her own. With no child care for her special needs daughter, she hasn’t had it easy and has resolved to never depend on anyone again. And then Xavier shows up in her life again.
His proposal is simple: a platonic marriage of convenience complete with a home and child care. But can she trust the pretty words of the man who broke her heart and abandoned her? For Xavier, opening up to Cassie about the wartime horrors that kept him away from her will be his biggest battle yet. And even if he can get her to trust him, can he convince himself that he is worthy of love again?
COURAGE TO HEAL
Grumpy Vincent Klause's plan to turn the town's Christmas Tree farm into a paper mill is not a popular one, especially not with the town's #1 holiday enthusiast, Isabella Snow. Not that a man like Vincent, who prefers sonnets to society, cares what the beautiful bookworm thinks.
When Izzy goes to chop down a tree for the holidays she doesn't expect her swing to land right at the heart of the handsome new owner... and give him a concussion. Now trapped in a snow storm with a grumpy beast, can Izzy get Vincent's heart to thaw before the storm is over?
Find out if love can truly heal all wounds in these light-hearted, sweet romances of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love.
Including two full length novels and an exclusive holiday short story!
HIS PERMANENT SCAR
The Army calls Sean Jeffries a hero, but his hesitation to take down a child suicide bomber left dozens wounded and him with a permanent scar. Wracked by nightmares of those he couldn’t save, he’s sworn to live a life of solitude in penance. His only bright spot is his nurse, Ruhi. But when she finds herself in trouble, can Sean step up to be a hero again?
Ruhi Patel’s casual approach to dating leads to men who won’t commit. After her last non-boyfriend not only dumped her, but stole her dream job, Ruhi swears off men. However, she soon learns she’s pregnant. Being a single mom is not part of her plan. So when her favorite patient proposes a platonic marriage of convenience, Ruhi takes it into serious consideration.
After the two say “I do,” feelings begin to grow. But Sean is holding himself back, convinced he doesn’t deserve happiness. And Ruhi is afraid she’s falling for yet another unavailable man. Can these two sidestep heartache and allow themselves to be loved despite their scars?
HAVING HIS BACK
Xavier Ramos was always a smooth talker. As an army communications specialist, his gift of gab loosened the lips of informants and helped gain needed intelligence. But the collateral damage of his actions left scars inside and out. He battles his demons with a joking attitude and forced smiles, but gets tongue tied when he meets the daughter he never knew he had. It’s love at first sight for him and his little girl, unfortunately, her mother, the love of his life who he abandoned years ago, is immune to his sweet talk.
Cassie Butler was the quintessential good girl. She sang in the choir on Sundays and followed all the rules until the night she gave herself to the man she thought she would marry. But when Xavier went off to war and never returned, she was left heartbroken and pregnant. Shunned by her parents and community, Cassie has struggled to raise her child on her own. With no child care for her special needs daughter, she hasn’t had it easy and has resolved to never depend on anyone again. And then Xavier shows up in her life again.
His proposal is simple: a platonic marriage of convenience complete with a home and child care. But can she trust the pretty words of the man who broke her heart and abandoned her? For Xavier, opening up to Cassie about the wartime horrors that kept him away from her will be his biggest battle yet. And even if he can get her to trust him, can he convince himself that he is worthy of love again?
COURAGE TO HEAL
Grumpy Vincent Klause's plan to turn the town's Christmas Tree farm into a paper mill is not a popular one, especially not with the town's #1 holiday enthusiast, Isabella Snow. Not that a man like Vincent, who prefers sonnets to society, cares what the beautiful bookworm thinks.
When Izzy goes to chop down a tree for the holidays she doesn't expect her swing to land right at the heart of the handsome new owner... and give him a concussion. Now trapped in a snow storm with a grumpy beast, can Izzy get Vincent's heart to thaw before the storm is over?
Find out if love can truly heal all wounds in these light-hearted, sweet romances of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love.
- GenresClean Romance
291 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2020
80 people are currently reading
28 people want to read
About the author
Shanae Johnson
99 books149 followersShanae Johnson was raised by Saturday Morning cartoons and Afterschool Specials. She still doesn’t understand why there isn’t a life lesson that ties the issues of the day together just before bedtime. While she’s still waiting for the meaning of it all, she writes stories to try and figure it all out.
And by the way, the E elongates the A. So it’s pronounced Shan-aaaaaaaa. Perfect for a hero to call out across the moors, or up to a balcony. If you hear him calling her name, please send him her way!
And by the way, the E elongates the A. So it’s pronounced Shan-aaaaaaaa. Perfect for a hero to call out across the moors, or up to a balcony. If you hear him calling her name, please send him her way!
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April 20, 2022
Beautiful
This is a uniquely and awesome series! Each story has a part that makes this a awesome whole. Wow what a exciting series they bring romance and a huge smile to your heart, The characters are awesome and their romance makes you turn the pages to get to their happy ending. The hero is a great man that makes you feel happy for his finding of a wife. This series gives you such a pleasurable experience that makes you definitely enjoy every moment. Each story is so believable and romantic. There are sad moments when a couple meet and they aren't sure of each other, but their chemistry is so awesome that it turns into a great love. I really enjoyed each story in this series. The characters even the secondary ones are extraordinary which makes this series full of beautiful stories to read.
This is a uniquely and awesome series! Each story has a part that makes this a awesome whole. Wow what a exciting series they bring romance and a huge smile to your heart, The characters are awesome and their romance makes you turn the pages to get to their happy ending. The hero is a great man that makes you feel happy for his finding of a wife. This series gives you such a pleasurable experience that makes you definitely enjoy every moment. Each story is so believable and romantic. There are sad moments when a couple meet and they aren't sure of each other, but their chemistry is so awesome that it turns into a great love. I really enjoyed each story in this series. The characters even the secondary ones are extraordinary which makes this series full of beautiful stories to read.
January 12, 2025
I couldn’t seem to find the book Courage to Heal anywhere except for this one. I found the audiobook on YouTube, and I’m in awe of the story. I love how it’s a love-at-first-sight story, especially after the characters are reunited after being apart since childhood. As a book lover myself, I think this couple is perfect, and it brings up an interesting question: which is better—physical books or digital books?
March 19, 2021
Love - at first sight or sneaking up on you?
Our wounded warriors hold love close, deep and tight to them. Their love is as imperative to them as their protection, support, brotherhood and their word.
Our wounded warriors hold love close, deep and tight to them. Their love is as imperative to them as their protection, support, brotherhood and their word.
April 11, 2021
Wounded Hearts Can Heal
Great series on soldiers all wounded in battle with hearts damaged mentally. Wonderful stories of each having their hearts healed by women who came into their lives. Great reads. Big D
Great series on soldiers all wounded in battle with hearts damaged mentally. Wonderful stories of each having their hearts healed by women who came into their lives. Great reads. Big D
April 28, 2021
Heart happy stories
More typos than I care for but the stories themselves certainly warm my heart and the marriage vows from each of couples brought some tears to my eyes. Just one more page turned into a night of no sleep but a full heart.
More typos than I care for but the stories themselves certainly warm my heart and the marriage vows from each of couples brought some tears to my eyes. Just one more page turned into a night of no sleep but a full heart.
September 17, 2022
❤️❤️❤️❤️
All I can say is this series is the absolute best. It has every emotion and heartfelt as well as heartbreaking stories that just touch your very being Definite must read. Can't wait for more.
All I can say is this series is the absolute best. It has every emotion and heartfelt as well as heartbreaking stories that just touch your very being Definite must read. Can't wait for more.
April 16, 2021
I enjoyed this set of stories of wounded soldiers and the struggles they have returning to life after their service and wounding. The stories brought me in and kept me engaged.
April 27, 2021
My new Author!
I love the way Shanae Johnson writes. As an Army Mom, each story tugs and pulls at my heart! Well done, ma'am, well done!
I love the way Shanae Johnson writes. As an Army Mom, each story tugs and pulls at my heart! Well done, ma'am, well done!
May 6, 2022
I am enjoying this series. Great to have storys that entertain and take my mind of cares of the crazy world. I am now reading the next 3 books.
August 18, 2025
Fast easy read
Good stories great for summer beach reading where you are also watching the surf and people. Spelling errors and grammar errors.
Good stories great for summer beach reading where you are also watching the surf and people. Spelling errors and grammar errors.
April 24, 2021
My rating guide: 1= dnf/What was that?; 2= Nope, not for me; 3= I mostly enjoyed it; 4= Yes, I LIKED IT a lot!; 5= I Loved it, it was great!
COURAGE TO HEAL, a short (<2hrs) Clean Western Romance novella from the Brides of Purple Heart Ranch series by Shanae Johnson is a sweet romance that left me with a smile. COURAGE TO HEAL can be read independently or mixed among the other books. It has no cliffhangers. The audio version was an easy listen - wonderful for commuting, walking, or listening during the day.
In this “Friends” to More story, Vincent Clause/MMC and an old family acquaintance, Isabella/FMC, meet incidentally over the holidays. Izzy has stopped by to visit family while awaiting for the follow-up call on a new work position thereby interrupting Vincent from his hermit-like lifestyle in the woods restoring extremely old and one-of-a-kind book volumes. Izzy remembers Vincent fondly from childhood while he recalls Izzy as being a little whirlwind who always preferred popular fiction over the classics. In COURAGE TO HEAL, Vincent discovers love and whether their preferences and passions are really so very different after all.
COURAGE TO HEAL is a gentle, Clean standalone romance from the Brides of Purple Ranch series and entirely appropriate for all readers who enjoy Western Romances, Sweet Romances, Veteran Romances, and Clean Romances with HEAs. I have read and enjoyed several books from Shanae’s popular Purple Hearts Ranch series and have more in my tbrs. They are perfect Pick Me Up titles. The audio version was delightful and recommended for audio readers.
READER CAUTIONS - Entirely appropriate for all readers.
VIOLENCE - None.
PROFANITY - None.
SEXUAL SITUATIONS - None.
COURAGE TO HEAL, a short (<2hrs) Clean Western Romance novella from the Brides of Purple Heart Ranch series by Shanae Johnson is a sweet romance that left me with a smile. COURAGE TO HEAL can be read independently or mixed among the other books. It has no cliffhangers. The audio version was an easy listen - wonderful for commuting, walking, or listening during the day.
In this “Friends” to More story, Vincent Clause/MMC and an old family acquaintance, Isabella/FMC, meet incidentally over the holidays. Izzy has stopped by to visit family while awaiting for the follow-up call on a new work position thereby interrupting Vincent from his hermit-like lifestyle in the woods restoring extremely old and one-of-a-kind book volumes. Izzy remembers Vincent fondly from childhood while he recalls Izzy as being a little whirlwind who always preferred popular fiction over the classics. In COURAGE TO HEAL, Vincent discovers love and whether their preferences and passions are really so very different after all.
COURAGE TO HEAL is a gentle, Clean standalone romance from the Brides of Purple Ranch series and entirely appropriate for all readers who enjoy Western Romances, Sweet Romances, Veteran Romances, and Clean Romances with HEAs. I have read and enjoyed several books from Shanae’s popular Purple Hearts Ranch series and have more in my tbrs. They are perfect Pick Me Up titles. The audio version was delightful and recommended for audio readers.
READER CAUTIONS - Entirely appropriate for all readers.
VIOLENCE - None.
PROFANITY - None.
SEXUAL SITUATIONS - None.
May 1, 2021
This short story is kind of a play on Beauty and the Beast, except that he seems to be the only one that sees himself as a scary beast... although his behavior is a bit beastly... at first.
It could be she's too... frantic... to notice his face while looking at his library, the workshop, the... Was that a lightning strike... and fire?!?
Funny how priorities change in an emergency, and how opinions change when we become aware of the positives of the other option.
It could be she's too... frantic... to notice his face while looking at his library, the workshop, the... Was that a lightning strike... and fire?!?
Funny how priorities change in an emergency, and how opinions change when we become aware of the positives of the other option.
September 4, 2021
What you expect is not what you get at the end. Two people who love books but from two different ways of reading. Sound familiar? I used to read paperback only, but once I read my first e-book I was hooked. It is books like this that keep me hooked. I still read paperback but now I can read both. I never would have known about this book otherwise. I am glad I did. It is a story that hearts are not always as hard as they seem.
March 7, 2021
Memories of the past find the present. As a confirmed bookworm I appreciate the difference of philosophies of our main characters. This is a fun book, a gentle romance and an unexpected finish. I am looking forward to reading more books by Shanae Johnson.
I received a free copy of this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 24, 2021
Quite a story - especially for this day and age - trapped between the digital and the rare pleasure of holding a special book in your hands. Such a short novella it didn't have the depth, but the meaning was understood!
January 12, 2022
A sweet novella of a grumpy wounded veteran that reunites with his childhood nemesis. Both have the love of books, but one with the traditional and one with the digital. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the story.
February 22, 2022
I enjoyed listening to this audio-book. Most of the book tells about a couple who knew each other when growing up, and what happens between them when Isabella comes for a visit near Christmas. It was a sweet story with a few problems that are overcome in the end.
December 18, 2020
A sweet short story. It is a clean read with a happy ending.
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April 21, 2021Cute, short, and sweet. I would of loved for it to be longer but it was just enough. I would love more fleshed out characters and more backstory.
April 22, 2021
I liked the book, though would have like a little more to it. It shows how we view ourselves is different than how others see us. We are our own worst enemy.
April 28, 2021
I read and reviewed this novella on April.23 , 2021
Review is listed under: Vicki Johnson
Review is listed under: Vicki Johnson
August 24, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this short read about a man who thinks he looks awful and a girl who doesn't care!
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