Bøger af Shanae Johnson

A military hostage negotiator is willing to pay any ransom to win back the woman who hijacked his heart.Russell Hook has spent years talking people down from bridges, men out of suicide vests, and insurgents into releasing prisoners of war. But when it comes to his own life, talks to win back his estranged wife have broken down. Admitting defeat, Rusty finally signs the divorce papers...only to have his wife call him asking for a favor.Since she was young, Veronica Hook has hidden a secret from her loved ones; she''s a closet romance reader. Now, she''s authored a romance novel and wants the story out in the world -under a pen name, of course. The problem is that to get the loan necessary to cover the costs of publishing her book, Ronnie will need her estranged husband''s help. However, when Rusty makes a condition of his signature on the loan documents that she gives him another chance, Ronnie is backed into agreeing even though she knows its a pointless tactic. Or is it? Ronnie''s certain she can guard against Rusty''s negotiating skills. Except for the fact that the reality of her husband starts to prove better than the dream man she''s written on the pages. As Rusty chips away at Ronnie''s resolve, he realizes he''s lost the signed divorce papers. When these two learn what the other wrote down on paper will it rip them apart? Or will it put them back on the same page?

Hypothetically speaking, can an Army Ranger war games strategist and an environmental scientist bent on saving the planet fall in love at first sight?Romey Capulano knows that marrying Jordan Spinelli is the most logical, expedient, and practical way to save the farm commune she''s lived on her whole life. But when the pragmatic-minded, hydroponic gardner says I do, she''s surprised to find her heart speeding up when he makes his vows, her hands tingling when he slides the diamond on her finger, and her breath quickening as he leans in for the kiss. Succumbing to the notion of love was not apart of her plan, and she''s sure it will ruin the platonic relationship that she and the genius Army Ranger have planned out for themselves.Jordan Spinelli is certain he''s coming down with something the day of his arranged marriage to Romey. Why else would his blood run hot, his palms sweat, and his heart keep skipping beats? Better he catch an illness than feelings for the level-headed soil scientist. Because falling in love was not apart of their carefully constructed, peer-researched marital agreement.As the two try to navigate a loveless marriage, unknown forces keep pushing them into each other''s arms. Divine acts keep pushing their lips within kissing range. Unspoken desires keep causing their hearts to face the inexplicable truth; the unquantifiable math that all adds up to the obvious. But will Jordan and Romey be able to admit to themselves, and each other, that their platonic vows are a shame because they just might have fallen in love at first sight?

When a bacon-loving Army Ranger and a flower-child, vegan farmer declare their true loves'' vow it won''t be enough to stop their families from feuding in this modern day marriage of convenience.David Porco has believed in true love since the first time he saw his doting parents kissing. After that, he was happy to kiss any woman to find out if she was his princess. He thought perhaps he''d felt the spark of true love with his ex-girlfriend, but when he goes to win her back, his ex''s friend catches his eye his heart explodes with one word; Mine.Jules Capulano has always known she was destined to find her true love. She knows that man is not Paris, her neighbor that everyone expected she''d marry. There''s no spark between them. When she locks eyes with the town''s wandering romantic, a spark inside her whispers that he''s the one.After just one night together, Jules and Porco know what they''re feeling is real. Like so many couples before them, they rush to the altar. But neither of their families are happy with the union. Porco works for the cattle ranch at war with Jules'' vegan commune. As the two star crossed lovers try to find a place where their union can grow strong, a careless mistake from Porco''s past threatens to topple everything Jules and her family has worked for. If they can''t find a way to right the mistake, they''ll lose more than each other to this family feud.

Falling for his best friend''s sister is not an option when an Army Ranger is tricked into a modern day marriage of convenience.Army Ranger Griffin "Grizz" Hayes watched his mother work her fingers to the bone to provide for her family after his dad left them. Determined never to be a burden and to make his own way, Grizz decides he''ll never marry. It''s easy enough when the only girl who has ever held his attention is off limits.Patricia Keaton fell in love with Grizz the first time he picked her up out of her crib and played Patty Cakes with her. Her feelings only grew over the years that her brother''s best friend spent more and more time with the Keaton family. Now that she''s come of age, and Grizz has separated from the army, she''s sure it''s time to get her man.But when a dark figure puts Patty in danger, Grizz does what he never thought he''d do; he agrees to marry Patty and be her shield against the menace. Only now, with a ring on her finger, Grizz has no good reason to keep his distance, and Patty has every reason to play her role as wife to the fullest of the job description.Will Grizz take on the spousal privilege offered him by the woman of his dreams? Or will he continue to keep his best friend''s sister at arms length through their whole marriage of convenience.

Instalove alters the plan when an Army Ranger makes a calculated deal to wed a female rancher in a modern day marriage of convenience.  Army Ranger Tony Keaton is under a tight deadline. He''s got just 90 days to break ground, construct, and open the elite forces training camp he and his men have been planning since they left the military. The problem is his camp, which is on the grounds of the Purple Heart Ranch, needs access to the adjoining creek for their training exercises. Luckily, the stunning female rancher who owns that piece of land is willing to make a deal.Cattle rancher Brenda Vance is shedding ranch hands who can''t stand working for a woman. But she''s also bleeding money as she modernizes her property. To cover the debt of the technological advances, she agrees to sell the creek to Keaton. But the only way to cut through the red tape and transfer the land quickly enough to meet his 90 day deadline is to get married. Their iron-clad prenup protects her assets, but what will protect her heart?As Keaton and his unit of Army Rangers work the land with no problem taking orders from a woman, Brenda has dangerous dreams of this marriage lasting longer than the red tape requires. Dating isn''t on Keaton''s to do list, but a woman like Brenda makes him want to move love to the top of his priorities.Will these two stick to the deal and go their separate ways once the camp is up and running? Or will they change their plans and make this marriage of convenience last?

When a wealthy debutante gets caught in a compromising position with a charming soldier, only a fake engagement can save their reputations!The only way that heiress Honey Dumasse will get out from under her father''s oppressive thumb is a proposal from the town''s most eligible, and wealthy, bachelor. But when her shoe gets stuck in the pavement on the way inside the ball, a handsome soldier comes to her rescue. Too bad his good deed causes a rip in her dress and leaves them both in a compromising position.An injury forced Private Mark Ortega out of his dream career of serving his country in the Army. Now he sets his sights on opening a recruitment center for others to achieve that honor. A wealthy businessman holds the lease to the perfect location for the center. Unfortunately, when Mark is caught with the man''s daughter in a delicate situation, the deal is off.With both their futures on the line, Honey proposes that she and the handsome soldier pretend to be in love. She''s certain her plan will unsuly her reputation and put Mark in front of potential donors for his cause. She just has to be sure and not forget the feelings between them are made up. Somewhere between learning which fork to use and how to waltz, Mark begins to find the beautiful debutante becomes less of a chore and more of a choice. Falling into each other may have ruined their plans. But falling for each other could alter their course...and their hearts.Find out if love can truly heal all wounds in this light-hearted, sweet romance of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love. Every Step he Takes is the eighth in a continuing series of marriage of convenience tales featuring Wounded Warriors who are healed with the power of love.

When trauma claimed his memories, only her love can guide him to a new future. After weeks missing in action and presumed dead, Private Reece Cartwright wakes up in a cave in the desert. His only possessions are a worn Bible, a handwritten love letter, and no memories of who he was. He''s eager to return home and reclaim his life and the love of the woman who wrote the letter. Her words give him a peace his ravaged mind and body desperately need-he only wishes he could remember her. Beth Barrett has loved her best friend''s brother her whole life but only gets the confidence to tell Reece when he''s overseas serving their country. When her letter gets no response for months, she decides her only chance at a family of her own is to agree to marry the church''s new youth pastor. . . until Reece returns believing the two of them are engaged. Reece''s memories are still MIA, but with his family home in ashes, his best shot at a new life is to marry Beth and create a new home together on the Purple Heart Ranch. With a chance at true love so close, can Beth go through with marriage to a man she doesn''t love? Or marry Reece whose memories could resurface at any time and prove their relationship a lie?Find out if love can truly heal all wounds in this light-hearted, sweet romance of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love. Always on his Mind is the seventh in a continuing series of marriage of convenience tales featuring Wounded Warriors who are healed with the power of love.