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Meant To Be: A Novel of Honor and Duty

Jessica James

Winner of the 2015 Golden Leaf Award for Romantic Suspense

Gold Medal Winner: Military Writers Society of America

Readers' Favorite International Award Winner

It started as a chance encounter on the beach, and ended 24 hours later when they parted to go their separate ways.

Or so they thought.

WHEN LAUREN CANTRELL said goodbye to the guy she had just met on the beach, she had no way of knowing their paths would ever cross again. But fate had another unexpected meeting in store for them--this time in a place where danger was part of the culture and the stakes were life and death.

THE LAST PERSON in the world Michael "Rad" Radcliff expected to see at a special ops briefing in Afghanistan is the girl he met at the beach two weeks ago--the one he can't stop thinking about.

From the sundrenched beaches of Ocean City, Md. to the snowcapped mountains of Afghanistan, this thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue takes readers on a spellbinding journey into the secret lives of our nation's quiet heroes--and answers the question:

What do you do when the person you most want to protect is the one risking everything to make sure you survive?

MEANT TO BE recounts the dedication of our military, the honor and sacrifice of our soldiers, and a relationship that is tested and sustained by the powerful forces of love, courage and resolve.

"Sweetly sentimental and moving. An endearing page-turner offering a unique view of military life." - Publishers Weekly

"A tapestry of emotion deeply set inside the bravest of Americans: the soldier." -- Military Writers Society of America

Book Details

  • Publisher: Patriot Press
  • Publish Date: Aug 9th, 2016
  • Pages: 320
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.72in - 1.04lb
  • EAN: 9781941020135
  • Categories: Thrillers - SuspenseThrillers - MilitaryThrillers - Political

About the Author

James, Jessica: - Jessica James is an award-winning author of suspense, historical fiction, and military fiction ranging from the Revolutionary War to modern day. She is the only two-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, and was featured in the book 50 Authors You Should Be Reading, published in 2010. Her novels appeal to both men and women and are featured in library collections all over the United States including Harvard and the U.S. Naval Academy. By weaving the principles of courage, devotion, duty, and dedication into each book, she attempts to honor the unsung heroes of the American military-past and present-and to convey the magnitude of their sacrifice and service. James resides in Gettysburg, Pa., and is a member of the Military Writers Society of America, the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Romance Writers of America.

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Praise for this book

"Sweetly sentimental and moving. An endearing page-turner offering a unique view of military life." - Publishers Weekly "A tapestry of emotion deeply set inside the bravest of Americans: the soldier." - Military Writers Society of America "Expertly crafted from beginning to end. A truly extraordinary read. Would prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library collections." - Midwest Book Review. "A love letter to the men and women who serve and sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy." - Kim Lowe, SOS Aloha "Realistic, moving, and uplifting. Shows the meaning of commitment-to country and to love." - Jocelyn Green, Award-Winning Author "A love story that portrays honor and devotion to the call of duty. Captivating and mesmerizing." - Readers' Favorite "Reminds me of American Sniper and Lone Survivor, but accompanied with an epic and beautiful love story that is completely unforgettable." - Lauren Hoff, United States Air Force "Spot on with characters and descriptions. Strong women. Larger than life men. Well done." - Lynnette Bukowski, Ombudsman to Special Operation NSW Commands "An engrossing, page turner this reader just can't seem to stop thinking about. Five perfect stars from me." -Evie Bookish Blog "The military-themed makes a compelling case to land on the summer reading lists of those who enjoy a heart-tugging, well-written novel they won't want to put down until the last, bittersweet page." - Kate Maisel, Stars and Stripes "A powerful testament of how love can truly transcend everything." - Jorie Loves A Story