Love Makes Way

Love and Honor #4

by Hallee Bridgeman

U.S. Army Special Forces sniper Gerald "Jerry" McBride is no stranger to danger, but his heart faces uncharted territory when he reconnects with surgical nurse Olive Duncan. Years after she patched his wounds in a German hospital, their chance reunion at Fort Campbell sparks a romance the sweeps both of them off their feet. When Jerry invites Olive as his plus-one to a friend's wedding on a Caribbean cruise, he's ready to take the leap with a ring in his pocket.
But the ship's idyllic voyage hides a deadly undercurrent. A Chinese-backed plot to smuggle thousands of weapons into Haiti threatens to destabilize the region, and the pirates orchestrating it have infiltrated the crew.
When the pirates take the cruise ship with Jerry's special forces team on board, it turns the wedding venue from a celebration into a battlefield.
They have no weapons and no gear. Can they take back the ship and save the people they love, or will celebration turn to tragedy?

Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2025

About the author

With nearly a million book sales, USA Today bestselling author Hallee Bridgeman writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real-world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy.

An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee and her husband finally settled in central Kentucky so they could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. Hallee’s oldest daughter is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, her middle son struggles as a hexagonal “autism spectrum” peg in this round world, and her youngest son fills the house with wooshes and bangs as he fights imaginary bad guys while wearing a Spiderman costume and wielding a Ninja sword.

When she’s not penning novels, you will find her in the kitchen, which she considers the ‘heart of the home’. Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food “Parody” cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture.

Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between.

Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you. You can reach Hallee at hallee@halleebridgeman.com

Reviews

[Renee Gentry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been anticipating this one for a few years, and it did not disappoint! Love Makes Way hooked me in from the first scene, and I *may* have lost several hours of sleep over it! It was so fun to have appearances from characters in previous books in the series. Jerry and Olive have a very mature approach to their relationship, so there's no real 'this misunderstanding could be cleared up with just one conversation' situation, which I appreciate. There's still plenty of romance and sweet moments, and the action is nail-biting! A fantastic next addition to the series.

[Allyson Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Makes Way had me hooked from start to finish. Jerry and Olive are mature characters with a mature approach to their relationship. Fans of faith-filled romantic suspense will enjoy Love Makes Way as it has an engaging plot, fast paced suspense, and wonderful characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Cher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another gripping and heartfelt story from Hallee Bridgeman! I’ve read the earlier books in this series more than once, and this one immediately became a favorite. Rich characters, page-turning suspense, and a beautiful HEA kept me engaged from beginning to end. Fans of faith-filled romantic suspense will be delighted with this installment. Hallee Bridgeman is a master storyteller—well done, ma’am.

[Trudy Cordle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Jerry and Olive's story!! Jerry and Olive meet when Jerry is injured during one of the team's ops, and Olive was the surgical nurse who took care of him. Now, they meet again at a chapel service. Olive is now out of the military and working at a hospital in KY, and Jerry and his team are there until they're sent out on their next mission. Neither has forgotten the other, and now that they're in the same place, Jerry decides to ask her out. When Jerry needs a plus one for a friend's wedding, he asks Olive to go with him, and tells her it's going to be a cruise ship. Olive goes, and things are going well, until Olive asks Jerry a question in almost the exact same way someone else asked him. Then, their cruise ship is overtaken by pirates. Now, if Jerry and his team can figure out a way to save themselves and their fellow passengers from harm, maybe he and Olive can work things out, too. Love how the team all depends on God, and how they all work together to get the job done. I LOVE this series!!!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book, was not required to leave a review, and the opinion expressed is my own.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

When pirates target a cruise ship they get more than they bargained for! They had no idea there was a wedding on board ship for a member of an elite Military Special Operations team where most everyone in attendance was a member of the same unit. You will be on the edge of your chair and you will not be able to put this one down until you know how it ends. Hallee Bridgeman’s attention to details makes you feel like you are in the middle of the action. It is great to read a suspenseful, clean, romance full of brotherhood, and dedication to duty and God. This is a standalone book but you will definitely want to go back and read the earlier stories to see how they came to this point. Don’t miss it!

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was fortunate to have gotten an eARC of this book and it was very well written and a page turner for sure as well as action packed loved the story line and plot and how the author brought them together and I most likely would've rate book a 5 star if it had been in print format
Look forward to reading in print
A real favorite of mine for sure
I highly recommend this book

[Evelyn Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about your heart beating out of your chest! That’s exactly the reaction I had while reading this book full of suspense and danger. This author has a way of making the story so real one cannot imagine it’s a work of fiction. And the thread of romance woven throughout, in addition to the acknowledgment of Christ guiding and leading each step, completes the tapestry so beautifully arranged.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been way too long since I read a new book by this author...and it was totally awesome

[JEANINE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action packed. Great end to the series. Loved it.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've waited a long time for this story and am so glad Ms. Bridgeman has been able to write it. It is engaging, surprising, and full of action. Very enjoyable read. I purchased a copy from the author.