Fractured Honor kicks off a new series by Cross set in a small town on the Oregon coast and features a special forces hero who has returned home after leaving the military. He has always loved his friend's sister, but now he is home and they are both single. He feels that he absolutely cannot get involved with her. She is too wonderful for the likes of him.
Beckett is such a good guy. He is home to take over the family business from his dying father and hires many of his veteran buddies to help them reacclimate to civilian life. He adopts a dog because the little girl who lives next door didn't want it to be put to sleep. He tries to support a fellow veteran even when the guy is being a jerk.
Sierra is also such a good person. A veterinarian, caring friend, and loving daughter, she spends her life helping other people and animals. She has always had a thing for Beckett, but she thinks he sees her only as a little sister.
There is an undercurrent of suspense that helps propel the story beyond just a small town romance. In addition to that, Beckett's dad is terminally ill and that hangs over the story. Also, there are several other characters introduced whose stories I am very curious about! Overall, Fractured Honor delivers really likable characters, a picturesque setting, and just enough danger to keep the story moving!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: best friend's sister, small town
- Triggers: Attempted child abuse occurs in the story
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes
Authors who write ex-military heroes like Katie Reus, Susan Stoker, Paige Tyler...then you will probably like Fractured Honor!
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