Heroes at Heart Series by Maryann Jordan

The true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. Rafe Walker gained fame while in the Army when he was photographed for a Military Calendar. Afterward, modeling contracts rolled in but he found his life in California lacking and longed for a change. Accepting an offer to work as a groundskeeper for a shut-in one summer, near his family in Virginia, he jumps at the chance to return to his roots... moreThe true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. Rafe Walker gained fame while in the Army when he was photographed for a Military Calendar. Afterward, modeling contracts rolled in but he found his life in California lacking and longed for a change. Accepting an offer to work as a groundskeeper for a shut-in one summer, near his family in Virginia, he jumps at the chance to return to his roots. But as he got to know the enigmatic woman, he began to desire a more permanent change with her. But secrets abound between the two and when they are revealed, will he have lost his chance for a new forever? Subject matter is similar to what you would find in an R-rated movie. Please be advised, for 18+ readers. less

The true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. For Cas, raised with seven brothers by the indomitable Miss Ethel, he reveled in being able to be himself. A dreamer. An artist. A woodcarver. And when she moved next door, he had no idea his childhood friend would eventually become a young love, only to be taken away. Years later, living alone, Cas discovered that sometimes miracles can repeat themselves and second chances are possible... moreThe true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. For Cas, raised with seven brothers by the indomitable Miss Ethel, he reveled in being able to be himself. A dreamer. An artist. A woodcarver. And when she moved next door, he had no idea his childhood friend would eventually become a young love, only to be taken away. Years later, living alone, Cas discovered that sometimes miracles can repeat themselves and second chances are possible. The final Heroes at Heart, based loosely on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Scenes and language similar to what you would find in an R-rated movie. less

Finally Miss Ethel's story comes to life in a heartfelt Christmas novella that proves love is timeless...Ethel loved the holidays as she dreamed of love, marriage, and children, but discovered that some things in life come easier than others.Follow along the years as she learns that love is what we give to others. And she does it abundantly.For the boys who grow into heroes, discover who the real hero is... Miss Ethel.