Hesitant Hero — Christina Dair

Military battle was nothing to Sergeant Rafael Calderon compared to facing the fourth graders -- and their sultry teacher -- who had written him while away at war. After all, Abigail Dixon and the kids were expecting to meet a true hero. And he was anything but.

Abigail thought the surly sergeant looked as if he were walking into a fight, not a welcoming committee. But his tough exterior didn't fool her. His physical wounds may have healed, but his soul still needed mending. And she was more than willing to stay after school and give him some extra attention....