Wounded Hero Christmas — Audrey Bell

Will the lone wolf find a family with the single mom and her little girl this holiday season?JakeI've dedicated my life to the military. Never putting down roots. Never developing any lasting connections. Until I take a bullet to the kneecap that leaves me disabled. Now I'm faced with the challenge of adjusting to regular life as a citizen.It's Christmas in the small town of Folly Peak, Montana, and my buddies are busy celebrating the holiday with their families. I keep myself preoccupied with some handyman work.That's when I meet Laurel. She's bubbly and cute, a single mom running the local inn, full of Christmas cheer. And I fall head over heels for her in a heartbeat.LaurelI can't deny that I'm attracted to Jake. But I'm not sure I'm ready to open my heart to another man yet. When I was pregnant with Gracie, my ex-boyfriend abandoned me, and I was left to raise my little girl on my own. As Christmas draws closer, Jake and I spend more time together, and I soon realize I'm developing feelings for him. His presence is comforting, and he's so good with Gracie. It's not easy running my own inn and being a single mother, but Jake is a godsend, stepping in when things fall apart during the busy holiday season.Could Jake be the husband I long for? Would he be willing to settle down and accept my daughter as his own? Or will he remain a lone wolf forever?