Book excerpt: A woman with a harrowing past. The wounded veteran who never breaks a promise. After the sudden death of her grandmother, Andie Montgomery finally returns home. It’s the last place she wants to be, especially when she discovers her grandmother has left her house not just to Andie–but to a handsome, yet grumpy former Army Ranger. Dealing with him is the last thing she wants to do, but when someone tries to kill her, he risks his life to save hers. After making a deathbed promise, former Army Ranger Elijah Breeth is pulled into danger alongside the cold, unfeeling woman he swore to protect. And the only clue they have as to who is after Andie, is a box of letters left beneath her grandmother’s bed. As Elijah digs deeper into Andie’s past, he begins to realize that the dark-haired beauty is more than what she seems…and her secrets might just be enough to bury them both. If you are looking for a sizzling (but not spicy!), enemies to lovers romantic suspense, with a protective yet flawed Christian hero, a small town that protects their own, and a team of wounded veterans turned private security officers, then Searching for Peace is for you! This Christian Romantic Suspense deals with: -Coping with neglect -Pushing through trauma -Healing from predatory grooming -Forgiving yourself -Seeking God in everything The Coastal Hope series can be enjoyed in any order.