*The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan **Buttons and Bobbins *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan †The Granger Family Ranch *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan *The McKaslin Clan “Being a soldier was the only thing I ever wanted to be.” “Why?” She had to know why Hawk had chosen to be a Ranger. “Why do you guys feel so committed to the army?” “Because I fight for what I believe in. I love this country. I want to do my part.” Not defensive, just powerful. Poignant. “Although it comes at a cost. I’m still single.” “Why haven’t you gotten married?” “Why get involved with someone when I knew I had to leave?” “And yet being alone is the reason you stayed in the army?” “It’s a circular argument. Don’t think I don’t know that.” He shrugged a shoulder, as if dismissing it, but something that looked like sadness clung to his features. “You’re alone too, September. I don’t have to ask to know the answer. You aren’t dating.” “No. I don’t have the heart left.” She couldn’t give voice to the loneliness of the past two years and the fears that she had been broken beyond repair. Beyond hope. Beyond God. “We are two of a kind.” Books by Jillian Hart Love Inspired Heaven Sent *His Hometown Girl A Love Worth Waiting For Heaven Knows *The Sweetest Gift *Heart and Soul *Almost Heaven *Holiday Homecoming *Sweet Blessings For the Twins’ Sake *Heaven’s Touch *Blessed Vows *A Handful of Heaven *A Soldier for Christmas *Precious Blessings *Every Kind of Heaven *Everyday Blessings *A McKaslin Homecoming A Holiday to Remember *Her Wedding Wish *Her Perfect Man Homefront Holiday *A Soldier for Keeps *Blind-Date Bride †The Soldier’s Holiday Vow Love Inspired Historical *Homespun Bride *High Country Bride *In a Mother’s Arms “Finally a Family” **Gingham Bride JILLIAN HART grew up on her family’s homestead, where she raised cattle, rode horses and scribbled stories in her spare time. After earning her English degree from Whitman College, she worked in travel and advertising before selling her first novel. When Jillian isn’t working on her next story, she can be found puttering in her rose garden, curled up with a good book and spending quiet evenings at home with her family. JILLIAN HART THE SOLDIER’S HOLIDAY VOW So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. —Hebrews 4:16
