Wayside Ranch Series by Kari Trumbo

Now he works at a special ranch to help rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. When his boss is challenged to fix his one regret, he passes that challenge on to all his men. Junior wants to see Gabby again, but how can he explain that he’s not the man he was before?Gabby Loftens abandoned her girlhood dreams of marrying Junior and went off to school to be a counselor, convinced she could help others heal where she couldn’t help herself. Her life is not full, but she gives wherever she can... moreNow he works at a special ranch to help rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. When his boss is challenged to fix his one regret, he passes that challenge on to all his men. Junior wants to see Gabby again, but how can he explain that he’s not the man he was before?Gabby Loftens abandoned her girlhood dreams of marrying Junior and went off to school to be a counselor, convinced she could help others heal where she couldn’t help herself. Her life is not full, but she gives wherever she can.When Junior calls her to come help with a patient, Gabby is skeptical. Why call her? Especially when the ranch is an hour away and he hasn’t talked to her in ten years. She can’t deny she’s curious and what she finds at the ranch draws her in. She wants to help, but more than that, she wants to know what she did to make Junior walk out of her life. Because she wants him back, if he’ll accept her.When Gabby unwittingly leads a victim back to her trafficker, Junior and Gabby, along with the team at Wayside Ranch, must keep her protected. If they don’t, their ranch, and all the people safely living there, could have to face their worst enemies all over again. less

Brendon Ruse doesn’t need help.He met Dee Heather Rose when a bad landing as an Army Ranger left him paraplegic. Brendon has been working hard to have his own normal life and he’s happy, other than the love he lost because she didn’t love him the way he was.Or so he thought.Dee Heather Rose is an encourager, which helps in her career as an aftercare nurse for elderly patients with mobility issues... moreBrendon Ruse doesn’t need help.He met Dee Heather Rose when a bad landing as an Army Ranger left him paraplegic. Brendon has been working hard to have his own normal life and he’s happy, other than the love he lost because she didn’t love him the way he was.Or so he thought.Dee Heather Rose is an encourager, which helps in her career as an aftercare nurse for elderly patients with mobility issues. She chooses to work with the elderly because she fell for a patient once and never wants to hurt like that again.Until she has a chance to see that patient.Their first meeting is rocky, but it was bound to be with so much history. When a trip to a local blood drive turns sinister and a boy is kidnapped by a known trafficker, Brendon and Dee commit to working together to get him back, but they keep the relationship professional. There will be no falling in love again.Will seeing Dee work with a woman who recently lost the use of her legs be too painful of a reminder for Brendon or will he see the true meaning behind her encouragement? Will they find the missing boy before time runs out? less

Edwyn Brookings has been the foreman at Wayside Ranch almost since the beginning. He's a rule follower to his core.He broke one rule. One time. And it cost him the love of his life. Now, he adheres to the letter of the law, no give or take. He wants to see Nadine again, but knowing what his love cost her, why would she?Nadine Ham was courtmartialed for having a relationship with a superior officer, while he was allowed to keep his job... moreEdwyn Brookings has been the foreman at Wayside Ranch almost since the beginning. He's a rule follower to his core.He broke one rule. One time. And it cost him the love of his life. Now, he adheres to the letter of the law, no give or take. He wants to see Nadine again, but knowing what his love cost her, why would she?Nadine Ham was courtmartialed for having a relationship with a superior officer, while he was allowed to keep his job. Life continued to be unfair for Nadine until years later she is offered the chance to see him again. With revenge on her mind, she agrees. He's enemy #1 and nothing will stand in the way of ruining his life.If only the chemistry between them wasn't so strong.When two of the wives of other Wayside men decide to go on the offensive against known traffickers, her expertise could come in handy, but can she help them if they don't trust her? Why would they when she's trying to destroy one of their own?Get this enemies to more sweet Christian romantic suspense with a guaranteed happily ever after. less