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Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance #18
Two Hearts in Retreat
Mel’s an R.N., and Steve’s an ex-Navy medic and physical therapist. Although they’re instantly attracted, they’ve both suffered incredible loss with the death of their significant other. When they realize that they might be the only hope for a young disabled boy to have the future he deserves, can they finally stop their sparring long enough to come up with a solution, while admitting that the attraction they’re fighting just might be love?
2023 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal WinnerMelinda McDaniel has everything she’s ever wanted. Newly engaged and soon to be an RN, she’s on the fast track for promotion after deciding she’ll specialize in orthopedics. Even discovering she’s pregnant doesn’t dampen her enthusiasm for the future since having kids had always been part of their plan.
But through no fault of her own, Mel loses the baby. And then tragedy strikes again only a few weeks later, when she’s informed that her fiancé Alex, an Air Force pilot, has been killed in action in Iraq.
Devastated, Mel moves forward, accepting a surprising job offer to work at the newly built Wounded Warrior Home in Crystal Rock, Wisconsin. Her duties as an R.N. will include overseeing the young disabled residents of Crystal Visions, located nearby.
Former Navy vet, Steve Ryder, gave up his opportunity to train as a Seal to take care of his wife, Amy, who was diagnosed with cancer. Deciding to continue his education, he eventually trains to become a physical therapist. After her death, an unexpected opportunity leads him to the Crystal Rock Wounded Warrior Home, where he’s hired as a physical therapist.
Sparks fly when Mel and Steve meet, but Mel is not even close to being ready for a new relationship, so she keeps Steve at arm’s length, even when they’re working together.
After three long years, their mutual love of a young disabled boy named Ben brings them closer. And when they discover that Ben has lost his sponsor and will be unable to continue living at the residential facility, where he’s receiving the finest specialized care, they decide they need to come up with a solution so that Ben can continue to thrive.
But will they finally be able to stop their sparring and admit that the attraction that they’re fighting just might be love?
2023 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal WinnerMelinda McDaniel has everything she’s ever wanted. Newly engaged and soon to be an RN, she’s on the fast track for promotion after deciding she’ll specialize in orthopedics. Even discovering she’s pregnant doesn’t dampen her enthusiasm for the future since having kids had always been part of their plan.
But through no fault of her own, Mel loses the baby. And then tragedy strikes again only a few weeks later, when she’s informed that her fiancé Alex, an Air Force pilot, has been killed in action in Iraq.
Devastated, Mel moves forward, accepting a surprising job offer to work at the newly built Wounded Warrior Home in Crystal Rock, Wisconsin. Her duties as an R.N. will include overseeing the young disabled residents of Crystal Visions, located nearby.
Former Navy vet, Steve Ryder, gave up his opportunity to train as a Seal to take care of his wife, Amy, who was diagnosed with cancer. Deciding to continue his education, he eventually trains to become a physical therapist. After her death, an unexpected opportunity leads him to the Crystal Rock Wounded Warrior Home, where he’s hired as a physical therapist.
Sparks fly when Mel and Steve meet, but Mel is not even close to being ready for a new relationship, so she keeps Steve at arm’s length, even when they’re working together.
After three long years, their mutual love of a young disabled boy named Ben brings them closer. And when they discover that Ben has lost his sponsor and will be unable to continue living at the residential facility, where he’s receiving the finest specialized care, they decide they need to come up with a solution so that Ben can continue to thrive.
But will they finally be able to stop their sparring and admit that the attraction that they’re fighting just might be love?
- GenresContemporaryRomance
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2022
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About the author
Tamara Ferguson
154 books459 followersWriting both steamy and sweet compassionate stories of fate that are wonderfully romantic, Tamara Ferguson is the 11X Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winning, 3X IAN Outstanding Fiction of the Year Winning, Amazon Top 25, #1 International and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Tales of the Dragonfly Romance Suspense Series, the Kissed By Fate Series, the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Series, the Daydreams and Dragonflies Sweet Romance Series as well as a participating author in the Hot Hunks Steamy Romance Collection.
If you don't believe in the power of fate, you shouldn't read her stories, because Tamara always writes a happily-ever-after for her heroines and heroes, since it doesn't always work out that way in real life.
Besides earning 2 designated GREAT ON KINDLE Selections, her stories have won over 40 awards (mostly for her Two Hearts Wounded Warriors) in the categories of Holiday Fiction, Military Fiction, Fiction Intrigue, Novellas, Mystery, Women's Fiction, Suspense, Fiction Thrillers, Short Story Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult Romance.
A member of the RWA, the Authors' Billboard, and the Independent Authors' Book Network, her stories have been included in several #1 bestselling anthologies, including those she's published under Tammysdragonfly.
Since she remains a full-time caregiver for an autistic son (along with a bunch of adopted pets!), you can usually find Tammy working at home, where she spends a lot of time not completing her numerous home improvement projects, because she's writing or helping author friends promote their books on twitter.
If you’d like to subscribe to her newsletter, she provides information about new releases as well as free books and available promotional sign ups and giveaways.
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If you don't believe in the power of fate, you shouldn't read her stories, because Tamara always writes a happily-ever-after for her heroines and heroes, since it doesn't always work out that way in real life.
Besides earning 2 designated GREAT ON KINDLE Selections, her stories have won over 40 awards (mostly for her Two Hearts Wounded Warriors) in the categories of Holiday Fiction, Military Fiction, Fiction Intrigue, Novellas, Mystery, Women's Fiction, Suspense, Fiction Thrillers, Short Story Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult Romance.
A member of the RWA, the Authors' Billboard, and the Independent Authors' Book Network, her stories have been included in several #1 bestselling anthologies, including those she's published under Tammysdragonfly.
Since she remains a full-time caregiver for an autistic son (along with a bunch of adopted pets!), you can usually find Tammy working at home, where she spends a lot of time not completing her numerous home improvement projects, because she's writing or helping author friends promote their books on twitter.
If you’d like to subscribe to her newsletter, she provides information about new releases as well as free books and available promotional sign ups and giveaways.
Newsletter Sign Up http://eepurl.com/gKRqiP
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September 14, 2022
Two Hearts Retreat (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 18)
A must read story and series. I have read 18 stories in this series and love each one. Don’t miss this story and series.
A must read story and series. I have read 18 stories in this series and love each one. Don’t miss this story and series.
February 14, 2023
Worth reading
This one was just as good as the rest of them. I love how they all fill in the gaps from different storylines. But my favorite part of this book is the last couple of lines!
This one was just as good as the rest of them. I love how they all fill in the gaps from different storylines. But my favorite part of this book is the last couple of lines!
December 29, 2022
So, so good. Steve and Mel's story. So many moments. Plan to laugh out loud and maybe have tissues handy. Wow. I loved it (and there are so many books to love in this series). Bravo!
July 26, 2023
Melinda McDaniel aka Mel is an RN with a promising career lay out in front of her. Her personal life is happy and moving the way she wants it to go until tragedy happens.
Steve Ryder had to quit his dream job in the Navy due to his wife getting cancer and passing away. But his luck changes and things fall into place for a new job in a new town.
Eventually Mel gets a job at the same place as Steve but they both butt heads very quick. Time will only tell how things work out between them.
It was a good quick read that I could not put down. I had to know what happened. I know this is one of many in a line of books and I have not read any others but this book did not leave me feeling left out I had the information that I needed. It easily can be read as a standalone book. There are many characters that are very interesting and I could easily read books about them as well. I liked both Mel and Steve they were strong and hard workers.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily reviewed this book. This is my honest review
Steve Ryder had to quit his dream job in the Navy due to his wife getting cancer and passing away. But his luck changes and things fall into place for a new job in a new town.
Eventually Mel gets a job at the same place as Steve but they both butt heads very quick. Time will only tell how things work out between them.
It was a good quick read that I could not put down. I had to know what happened. I know this is one of many in a line of books and I have not read any others but this book did not leave me feeling left out I had the information that I needed. It easily can be read as a standalone book. There are many characters that are very interesting and I could easily read books about them as well. I liked both Mel and Steve they were strong and hard workers.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily reviewed this book. This is my honest review
July 18, 2023
Having suffered devastating losses, Mel and Steve find a surprising connection whilst dealing with a wounded soldier who is battling through PTSD and the terrible wounds to his body. There is sorrow and tragedy in this novel but also some humor and lighter moments as Mel's bubbling personality comes to the fore. They also find accord whilst working with Ben and it is through him that they finally come to the realization that life can be beautiful again, bringing healing and mending their hearts. Although this novel is part of a series, it is a stand-alone and closes on a sweet note. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
February 28, 2024
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Mel is R.N. nurse and Steve is a Navy Seal medic and physical therapist. They are an instant spark but they suffered incredible loss with death from their love ones. She tries to stay away but they keep running into each other. They realized they might be the only hope for a young disabled boy to have a future that he deserves. She finally stops trying to stay away from him
Mel is R.N. nurse and Steve is a Navy Seal medic and physical therapist. They are an instant spark but they suffered incredible loss with death from their love ones. She tries to stay away but they keep running into each other. They realized they might be the only hope for a young disabled boy to have a future that he deserves. She finally stops trying to stay away from him
June 25, 2023
A sweet little romance. There was definitely some research done for this but it does follow a generic outline. I have not read any others in this series which I understand has a great following. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
March 8, 2024
Wonderful book!!
Though parts are sad, it's about life and the twists and turns it takes wherther we are ready or not. As a sister to a child who was handicapped, I love stories with people like these who truly care.
Though parts are sad, it's about life and the twists and turns it takes wherther we are ready or not. As a sister to a child who was handicapped, I love stories with people like these who truly care.
December 1, 2024
This series of books about Crystal Rock and veterans are amazing.
Every one of this series show how wounded or people with disabilities can overcome life's obstacles and find meaningful futures. Every book is excellent to read.
Every one of this series show how wounded or people with disabilities can overcome life's obstacles and find meaningful futures. Every book is excellent to read.
August 11, 2025
Excellent stories, I highly recommend reading!
November 3, 2022
I read the shorter version of this book. They both had gone through a traumatic experience with their significant other. So starting over for Mel was harder for her. I loved Ben, A six year old with disabilities who's had it rough. Excellent read. HEA.
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