A sweet military romance!
Officer Candidate Samantha “Brooke” Cooper-Sanchez, a registered nurse is in Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. She hasn’t dated in the six months since her fiancée ended their engagement saying he didn’t want an Army wife and life. When Christmas gifts begin showing up in her quarters, Brooke struggles to figure out who is sending them, and how this person knows her so well?
Officer Candidate Bernard Travis has been friends with Brooke since they were in high school. They’d remained in contact over the years, and he was thrilled to discover she was in this class of cadets. He is finally makes his move by leaving her gifts, but is disappointed when she can’t figure out who is sending them. Will God make his Christmas wish come true?
Enjoy this military romance just in time for the holiday season!
Stephanie –
Camouflage Christmas gave me a hint of what military life is like. Prayers throughout the story were simple, yet beautifully written and touched me, as they were reminders of what I needed to pray.
I especially liked Dec. 24, when Travis thought: “Unless she rejected him. Even then he’d still do it to be near her. Was this how God loved?…Even when He was rejected and scorned, Jesus still loved.” That really resonated with me.
Beautiful story about love, between people, and an illustration of God’s love for us.
Brejana –
I love love love this story, and I am not much of a book reader. I am always up for hearing a great romance story. I love the details in the military day to day i.e. singing cadences. I can relate with Brooke when she spoke about calling the dinning facility the mess hall the terminology from when my god parents were serving is totally different than the friends I have currently serving.
I love the confessions spoken over Kobbe by her sister Brooke when speaking on her past decisions.
Focusing on your goals and having the desire for love is a tough place to be and I can relate to that. It is possible to have it all, career and family. My favorite part is the characters seeking God before making decisions. God’s way is always better.
Lori Ann Wood –
Rich, endearing characters and a great storyline make this book a must-read. I’m normally a nonfiction fan, but this book drew me in. Fun, refreshing read, but much more. I have no connection to the military, and it provided an honest glimpse into the sacrifices and unique challenges of our service members that I have taken for granted. Looking forward to following this military family through all the books in this series!
Deb Allard –
I was in the Navy for one tour of duty, and I remember the company marches to and from events. The author
depicts authentic military life. I especially love the cadences. I eagerly awaited them throughout the story. For anyone in the military or with a spouse in the military, this book will make you smile and bring back memories of the early days.
Susan Miura –
A light, sweet book to read during the Christmas season or anytime. I loved the glimpses into military life as I followed the two main characters, Brooke and Bernard, through Officer Candidate School (OCS). Brooke begins with a heart wounded by a fiancé who decided he didn’t want a military wife. Reeling from her canceled wedding, she’s happy to see that Bernard, an old friend from high school, is in her OCS class. She’s not interested in romance, but Bernard has other ideas. When a mystery gift shows up on her bunk, then another and another each day, Brooke is intrigued. The giver seems to know just what she likes, but she can’t imagine who it could be. She hopes it’s not the cadet whose unwanted advances cross the line into harassment. As the story unfolds, Brooke begins to hope that her old friend might just become her new flame. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end!