They live extraordinary lives on the frontline, but back home they're ordinary men looking for love and family. Soraya Lane's stories will have you crying for all the right reasons, so keep tissues at the ready as our heroes come back to their loved ones – old and new! Soldier On Her Doorstep Soldier Alex Dane promised his dying comrade he'd make sure his wife and daughter were okay, and so he finds himself on a doorstep with his heart in his mouth. Lisa Kennedy loved her husband, but she must focus on her daughter, Lilly, who hasn't spoken since her daddy's death. Still, the least she can do is offer this battle–weary hero a place to rest. When Lilly's little hand reaches for Alex's big, strong one, for the first time Lisa feels her buried emotions begin to stir. The Army Ranger's Return As nervous as a teenager before her first date, Jessica Mitchell waits for Special Forces ranger Ryan McAdams – her best friend for the last year whom she's also never met! They were pen pals while Ryan was fighting for their country and while Jessica was secretly fighting her own demons back home. She knows widower Ryan's fears of returning to civilian life and his hopes of reconnecting with his son. Now she can't wait to finally meet him face to face – to hear his voice and see his smile... The Soldier's Sweetheart Returning Special Forces soldier Nate Calhoun is struggling to adjust to small–town life. It's a relief to get back to the bunkhouse with only his memories and a bottle of bourbon for company. Only Sarah Anderson can see straight through Nate's surly exterior to his pain. As childhood sweethearts they were inseparable – until he left, shattering her heart. But hanging out like they used to – racing horses and shooting the breeze on the ranch – they begin to see that there might be that spark still between them...