Ginny Sterling Books in Order

Matt Lawson no longer believes happiness lasts, while abandoned wife Lucia Campbell wants companionship and a positive example for her son. Their unexpected connection challenges the limits both place on trust, friendship, and the possibility of loving again.

Gideon King distrusts his pen pal Annabelle after earlier experiences with deception. Her desperate lies and regrets have cost her support, leaving two wounded people to decide whether they can build trust despite the histories making them afraid.

Soldier Jayson Clark hides painful memories behind jokes and flirtation in his letters to teacher Molly Goode. Discovering his past changes how Molly sees him, but a deeper connection requires both to reveal fears they usually keep private.

This collection revisits the weddings of couples from the Healing Hearts romances through additional scenes and epilogues. The soldiers and their partners celebrate their commitments, offering glimpses of married life that extend the relationships established in earlier stories.

Lily and John Griffin have reached the birth of their child after a difficult journey together. As pregnancy ends and parenthood begins, Lily's nervousness and their anticipation shape an emotional encounter with the baby they are waiting to meet.

Jason and Leia Hody discover that parenting looks easier from a distance when their once-contented baby starts teething. Sleeplessness, crying, and frustration test the couple as they face one difficult episode after another and struggle to find relief.

Officer Robert Langley's missing-person assignment unexpectedly requires posing as Ginger Warfield's boyfriend. When the mafia informant and her rescuer are stranded at sea, her history in witness protection turns their growing attraction into a struggle for survival.

Officer Levi Edwards disguises himself as Santa to infiltrate a Christmas party linked to a drug lord. Reluctant party elf Hope Espinoza is caught in the operation when gunfire erupts and Levi suspects she may be involved.

By-the-book officer Michael Stevens finds himself reconsidering his rules after meeting Kimberly Randall. Kimmy, who is blind, wants to stop letting uncertainty limit her life, and their unexpected attraction challenges both to approach love differently.

Vulcanologist Carrie Muldoon sees a rare opportunity to study an active volcano, while dog handler Paul Norcott insists she leave. His cadaver dog leads him to her observation tower, where attraction collides with the danger surrounding them.

Grounded pilot and single father Deacon Josephs struggles with changes he can no longer escape. A favor brings doctor Shelby Bow to Sweet Bloom, where a blind date entangles their hidden troubles with an unexpected chance at love.

Esme Tucker accepts a job helping run the company of a reclusive billionaire near Quebec. Gabriel Drummond’s unusual rules promise her a fresh start, but getting close to the man behind them means questioning the boundaries he insists upon.

A charity bachelor auction leaves firefighter Kyle Rimes reluctantly available to the highest bidder. Returning resident Reyna Mattingly needs help with a project, but winning his services creates complications neither expected when she raised her bid.

Shy Beth Estes agrees to watch her neighbor’s son when firefighter Chase Marks needs help one night. As their connection deepens, she must decide whether to risk asking for more than friendship from the man she admires.

Divorced firefighter Justin Dailey meets Faith Clover after accidentally injuring her during a small-town getaway. She wanted a quiet weekend away from gossip, but an unexpected kiss turns his rescue into a distraction neither can readily dismiss.

Firefighter Austin Oliveira is used to charming women and moving on before things become serious. Sabine Montfort refuses to play along, leaving the town’s notorious flirt determined to win over someone who recognizes his usual tricks.

A dangerous encounter changes firefighter Andy Pennington’s carefree outlook and brings him closer to practical Sorcha Garland. Their growing attachment challenges her carefully controlled expectations as both consider whether an unplanned relationship is worth the risk.

Paramedic Eileen Ballantine struggles to keep her feelings for Fire Chief Reese Carpenter behind professional boundaries. When he breaks protocol to enter a burning building, the danger forces her to confront how much his life means to her.

Reckless pilot Austin Calder sees little hope for himself, while optimistic Giselle Beck seeks brightness amid the suffering surrounding a war zone. A mysterious invitation draws her toward an apparently impossible romance, testing whether their connection can survive reality.

Pilot Ben Merrick avoids Rose Griffin despite his affection for her, fearing her protective father. In their closely watched small town, Rose has concealed feelings of her own, and the revelation of her secret could change their uncertain relationship.

Scientist Jalen Clark discovers the loneliness of an Antarctic posting and befriends colleague Athena Harris across the globe. Daily conversations expand beyond their research into personal connection, leaving them to navigate attraction while living at opposite ends of the world.

Lonely airman Killian Briscoe agrees to a convenient marriage with Destiny Richards, who wants a family while he needs a home during leave. A kiss complicates their arrangement, raising questions about what they truly want from their shared future.

Joshua Parr reluctantly agrees to a date with struggling single mother Mallory Duncan, convinced he has no place in family life. Unexpected curiosity and attraction challenge his assumptions, offering both a chance to reconsider what happiness might look like.

Soldiers, pilots, spouses, and children gather in Yonder, Texas, for a Christmas reunion that brings nearly fifty personalities together. Holiday antics, unexpected friendships, and strained relationships turn their celebration into a chance to reconnect and create new family memories.

Mike Wheeling leaves for an overseas assignment rather than face the conflict destroying his marriage. Meredith wants a divorce he refuses to grant, and his unexpected return forces both to question whether their estrangement can give way to another chance.

Young firefighter Johnny Marks feels pressure to prove himself when an awkward encounter brings him together with Betsy Grainger. Trapped and facing falling temperatures, they must rely on one another while attraction challenges the differences between their lives.

Julian Barlow’s commanding manner and constant jokes frustrate Charlotte Reed, who must deal with him over communications. Their exchanges become increasingly personal, leaving her to question what lies beneath his teasing and what happens when their familiar sparring stops.

Years after Everly fled their first kiss, pilot Alex Wilcox reappears at her pediatric practice with a toddler. The former flirt’s request for coffee unsettles her quiet life, reopening old attraction while raising questions about how much has changed.

Pilot Jax Cunningham falls quickly for Mary West, but she is recovering from a harmful relationship and distrusts his attention. Offering a friendship across the miles may help her feel safe, while both wonder whether something deeper can develop.

Gage Walters blames Abby York for the collapse of his life and refuses to consider dating her. Abby’s growing understanding of his distress complicates their strained friendship, leaving her to navigate feelings for a man who sees her as an enemy.

West Point cadet Michael Griffin follows a carefully planned life of duty, while rebellious Ruby Merrick prefers charting her own path. Their shared history and community commitments draw them together, challenging old arguments as opposing personalities begin to attract.

Pilot Esteban Martinez once retreated after kissing Claire Sorensen, choosing his career over their growing connection. His return and an unexpected text exchange offer another chance, drawing them toward an Italian reunion where old friendship must survive renewed vulnerability.

Luke Fuller and Nicolette Saxon’s friendship becomes a secret romance that changes both their futures through an unexpected pregnancy. Telling their protective families brings new pressure, forcing the young couple to face consequences they had hoped to avoid.

Luke Hody’s attraction to competitive Jillian Clark is tangled with jealousy and fear about her interest in flying. She resents his dismissive attitude, leaving them to navigate rivalry while deciding whether honest affection can replace their constant challenges.

Soldier Ian Selkirk assumes June Peyton’s emotional message is another team prank and responds with flirtation. The lonely widow takes his poems and gifts seriously, leaving both to face what their growing attachment means when the misunderstanding becomes clear.

Soldier Eric Morrison and his detection dog face uncertain safety overseas while Madison Keene struggles with upheaval at home. Their letters become an outlet for shared fears, drawing two strangers toward an alliance that may demand more trust than either expected.

Corporal Leo Talbot masks private pain with practical jokes until Sadie Gomez becomes his reluctant correspondent. Grief, old hostility, and an unexpected tragedy test their emerging bond, forcing Sadie to decide whether she can trust him with her vulnerability.

Ambitious soldier Jack Keyes accepts a pen pal to fit in with his team and finds himself offering Mia Sinclair a convenient marriage. Her unexpected predicament and their contrasting habits complicate an arrangement neither planned, testing whether practical help can become love.

Gabriel Peña reconnects with childhood friend Robin Law through a military pen-pal list after a kiss and abrupt departure damaged their bond. Robin’s approaching wedding complicates his renewed attention, forcing both to reconsider the feelings they never resolved.

Firefighter Cade Pruitt has sworn off dating when Holly Beary crashes into his treasured vintage car. Their immediate antagonism collides with shared hopes for something better as Christmas approaches and neither can easily forget the other.

Matchmaker Krista Simpson delights in finding partners for other people until a reserved veteran arrives in Sweet Bloom by mistake. Gary Rutlinger hoped for a quiet visit, but Krista’s interest makes his holiday far more complicated.

Hockey coach Mike Côte meets Brandi, who has admired him from afar for years, and invites her to text him. Their Christmas flirtation gives both a surprising chance at later-life romance, as she decides to pursue the connection.

Alec Beckett’s carefully guarded heart is unsettled when Willow Rushman returns after their failed relationship. Her determination to reconnect turns their verbal sparring into a test of trust, as an unexpected promise offers them another chance at love.

After losing a chance at promotion, firefighter Colton Fischer finds his former girlfriend Eris seeking help with a child. Offering his name and home brings them closer, but her troubled past threatens the future they might build together.

A charity calendar makes Lance Cortes an unwilling local heartthrob, drawing admirer Blythe Monroe to a photo opportunity with him. Meeting her secret crush challenges her expectations, while their mutual attraction leaves both uncertain about what could happen next.

An airman’s lonely life changes when a friend dies, leaving Sarah to raise four children. Elliott Trent offers steadfast support across distance and time zones, but turning their bond into a new family requires navigating grief and an unpredictable military career.

Pilot Andrew Carter longs for a change from his monotonous posting when office worker Megan Josephs catches his attention. Her admiration turns unexpectedly into his determined pursuit, forcing her to reconsider whether an unlikely romantic fantasy could become real.

Quinn Evans’s posting to Alaska brings him close to secret crush Lexi Tarrant, whose protective father complicates their romance. Carefully arranged encounters give way to a dangerous predicament, forcing them to confront what their time together truly means.

Caspar Saxon remains absorbed in doctoral studies until he notices childhood acquaintance Amelia Tobin has grown up. Determined to find a lasting love, she tries to capture his attention, but their emerging connection brings emotions neither is prepared to manage.

Ambitious Captain Stephanie Ely volunteers for an assignment that could advance her command career, only to find herself drawn to carefree pilot Joey Charlton. Their opposing priorities make a secret workplace relationship difficult, challenging both ambition and emotional independence.

Restless pilot Max Carpenter wants recognition and affection, but attorney Elana Cole sees his advances as those of an irresponsible troublemaker. Their opposing expectations clash as an unexpected appeal tests whether his enthusiasm can become the commitment she needs.

Pilot Pete Walker struggles to establish his identity beyond his famous brother’s shadow. Cheerful Sunny invites him to dance, opening an unexpected connection, but his guarded manner makes turning their attraction into a relationship more difficult than she anticipated.

Michael Petersen fears failing his family’s legacy and avoids friendly Penelope Walters after a stolen kiss. Her refusal to accept his retreat draws them toward a confrontation, challenging whether his insecurity will cost them a relationship both might want.

J. J. Post refuses to repeat his father’s mistakes or abandon his feelings for Chloe King. Secret meetings and interrupted conversations sustain their forbidden relationship across distance, bringing a new generation’s choices into conflict with both families’ expectations.

Becca reluctantly attends a hockey game while working an unsatisfying job to escape her family. Star player Travis Giroux becomes determined to win her affection, challenging her defenses as an unexpected romance offers possibilities she scarcely believes are real.

Army Ranger Gideon Beck survives a failed parachute and retreats to a Wyoming ranch to recover. Christina arrives to study animal husbandry, only to discover that the cabin she has been offered comes with an injured soldier.

Wounded soldier Max Collins returns from Afghanistan to rebuild his life in Wyoming. An accident puts him at odds with independent Daphne, but needing help from each other brings a reluctant truce and an unexpected marriage proposal.

Jake Ortega hopes a relationship will come as easily to him as it has to his teammates. Lena Bow accepts an unusual arrangement for financial security, but their clashing expectations turn sharing a home into a battle.

Widowed Calista is swept aboard a battered ship in a scheme arranged by her sister. Captain Will has made the vessel a refuge for misfits, but an emerging threat forces him to protect their unexpected new passenger.

Captain Logan’s early life reveals the personal sacrifices behind his leadership and the woman who supports him. Love and duty compete as difficult experiences forge the loyalty of soldiers whose bonds develop under the pressures of service in Afghanistan.

After a disastrous date, cautious Aimee Sanders wants nothing to do with romance. Hockey star Theo Batiste pursues her with letters and poems, but the truth behind his grand gestures may change how she sees him.

Stranded in Italy without a working credit card or passport, Bonnie encounters secretive billionaire Lucien Arroyo. An unexpected threat brings them together, but his startling proposal for her protection requires trust she is uncertain she can give.

Longtime friends and their families celebrate Halloween with candy, playful tricks, and romantic mischief. Short glimpses of familiar Healing Hearts characters turn neighborhood festivities into new memories, as pranks create opportunities for affection and unexpected stolen kisses.

Luke Baird mishandles his first chance with April, who wants to be valued for more than her looks. Anonymous letters and thoughtful gifts offer another way to reach her, but their growing connection rests on a concealed identity.

Nettie encounters Tate Cassidy, the hockey player and best friend’s brother who broke her heart. His new role as the Coyotes’ enforcer leaves little room for relationships, yet their renewed attraction challenges both of their defenses.

Beth Lanham’s impulsive kiss knocks bronco rider Scott McDaniels off balance, but she then stands him up. Their next encounter rekindles the attraction, challenging Beth’s fear of trust and Scott’s determination to stay in control.

Molly Haines’s dream job as a hockey team’s physical therapist puts her at odds with Gerry Thierry. Beneath the player’s intimidating appearance lies a secret, and their rivalry grows complicated as unexpected feelings develop between them.

Hockey player Barrett Coeur hires Irene as a maid, then offers her a marriage of convenience. Pregnant and raising a deaf son, she needs security, but her former partner’s return threatens the family they are beginning to build.

Successful pilot Anthony Blake feels unexpectedly empty until he encounters Skye, whose bad luck leaves her tired of unwanted rescue. Immediate attraction collides with her frustration, forcing him to learn whether helping her means listening before trying to be her hero.

During a winter visit to Quebec, Helena becomes intrigued by deaf hockey player Stephen after seeing him sign from the penalty box. Their immediate connection challenges his experience of being underestimated, offering a romance that depends on understanding beyond words.

Kelsey Blake accepts her brother’s challenge to cheer a lonely overseas pilot with a Christmas letter. Her correspondence with Leif Gaardson grows into an unexpected attachment, turning a holiday gesture into a question about love across distance.

Driven pilot Lance Grant meets pizza delivery worker Jeni Malone while on an unwanted vacation. His apparent dislike makes volunteering as her date confusing, but their romantic charade begins to blur as concealed fears and genuine attraction emerge.

Pilot Derek Thorne accepts a distant posting to escape a painful secret, then receives an unexpected offer of friendship from Toni Baird. Her willingness to reach out opens hope, but revealing his past could threaten the connection they begin building.

A hockey contract requires Dustin Lafreniere to marry, so he proposes to his sister’s friend Laurel. She is raising an angry younger sibling, and all three must learn whether their improvised family can become something real.

Pilot Xander Isaacs retreats to a Wyoming ranch after pressure shatters his usual composure. Forensic scientist Lyndsey is sent there for protection before a trial, and sharing a cabin forces them to face fears they would rather avoid.

An accident leaves Carter Brown struggling to rebuild his life. Laura Buchanan, his friend’s sister, has loved him for years and arrives at his cabin determined to help, forcing Carter to decide whether he can risk loving again.

Ember Creek mechanic Charlotte has little time for romance, while bull rider Jack Seguin is weary of life on the road. A glance across the arena offers a connection that may require both to risk their hearts.

Independent Rose McDaniels wonders whether love will ever find her as others settle down around her. When Cole Hampton returns with a problem and an urgent deadline, their renewed connection offers a chance neither wants to waste.

Quiet Jodie Durbin hides a confident online life as a hacker and gaming star. When her roommate abandons a blind date, Jodie meets overlooked nice guy Buddy Stevens, giving two seemingly mismatched people an unexpected chance at romance.

Hockey player Jett Acton changes teams to save his career, then unexpectedly marries reserved librarian Karen. Their interests and personalities seem hopelessly mismatched, but living together forces each to reconsider what they want from a partner.

Liam Savage has one week to find a wife or lose his dream hockey job. Struggling flight attendant Ashley accepts his temporary marriage proposal, but the feelings developing between them make the arrangement harder to treat as business.

Matthew Baird wants to leave his reputation as a careless heartbreaker behind and build a future with Hannah. She sees his effort to change, but trusting him means risking her heart on promises he has yet to prove.

Facing a custody crisis, hockey player Kenneth Salas asks his neighbor Jamie to marry him. She accepts his sudden proposal, but joining his life and his son’s means risking her heart on an arrangement born of desperation.

Goalie Matthieu Larsson needs a marriage to secure his place on the Wolverines. A protective lie draws Jeannie into playing his wife, and suspicious teammates become only part of the trouble when their feelings begin to change.

Bonus stories revisit Healing Hearts couples as they navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and life with newborns. Previously unseen moments extend their romances into family life, tracing the hopes, changes, and quiet connections that follow the endings of their earlier stories.

Practical Dr. Katherine Drake meets Hollywood star Alexander Weber at a comic convention. Her indifference to his fame intrigues him, but paparazzi, enthusiastic fans, and their very different lives complicate a romance neither expected to find.

Jason Baird has always put his family’s farm ahead of his own dreams, until his brother’s friend Caitlin returns. She has loved him for years, but missed opportunities make it difficult to trust his newly awakened feelings.

Troubled hockey player Keith Boucher agrees to marry widowed teacher Constance to rebuild his future. She hopes the arrangement will give her two children stability, but grief and past mistakes threaten the family they are trying to form.

At a hockey team’s holiday party, mascot Harper Webb blurts out that she is Marcus Shaw’s wife. He unexpectedly confirms the lie, leaving a devoted fan and a player guarding his career to navigate their festive predicament.

With her relationship and career in ruins, Heidi seeks a new start, only to be stranded outside a small town. A confident police officer offers help, drawing her toward a place and a connection she never planned to find.

A strange letter sends former soldier Justin Pendergrass home just before Christmas. Single mother Laila wants nothing to do with the town’s matchmaker, but an unexpected stranger and a wedding ring disrupt her plans to avoid romance.

A Christmas charity event pairs optimistic Clara with temperamental hockey player Ben Wolfe, whose attitude quickly tests her patience. Forced to work together, they trade barbs while discovering whether holiday kindness and unexpected attraction can bridge their clashing personalities.

Widowed Fern Muldoon raises her baby alone while hoping for a happier future. Kodiaks goalie Levi Jackson enters her life with an unexpected possibility of romance, but finding trust and connection requires looking beyond their initial differences.

Pilot Elijah Hall sees his career and personal life as a succession of mistakes until an encounter with Maureen changes his outlook. Falling for her offers renewed hope, while he struggles to become the man she believes he can be.

Suspended pilot Bode Hall arrives in Yonder and defends divorced mother Flora against her former husband’s insults. His abrasive manner clashes with her dreams of romance, forcing her to decide whether an unexpected protector could offer the love she wants.