The Sergeant's Christmas Mission. Joanna Sims

      

      A Brand-new life.

      Former army sergeant Shane Brand is struggling to find a new normal. And his lovely new landlady sure is giving Shane a reason to strive for change. If Shane can overcome his inner demons, he may be worthy of Rebecca’s trust. Now it’s his new mission to be the man the single mom deserves, in time to give them all a dose of Christmas joy.

      JOANNA SIMS is proud to pen contemporary romance for Mills & Boon True Love. Joanna’s series, The Brands of Montana, features hardworking characters with hometown values. You are cordially invited to join the Brands of Montana as they wrangle their own happily-ever-afters. And, as always, Joanna welcomes you to visit her at her website, joannasimsromance.com.

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      High Country Cowgirl

      A Bride for Liam Brand

      A Wedding to Remember

      Thankful for You

      Meet Me at the Chapel

      High Country Baby

      High Country Christmas

      A Match Made in Montana

      Marry Me, Mackenzie!

      The One He’s Been Looking For

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      The Sergeant’s Christmas Mission

      Joanna Sims

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-07839-9

      THE SERGEANT’S CHRISTMAS MISSION

      © 2018 Joanna Sims

      Published in Great Britain 2018

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      Dedicated to Tia and Alex…

      Thank you for blessing our family

      with my great-nephew, Shane Alexander.

      I love you both.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       About the Author

       Booklist

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Dedication

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Extract

       About the Publisher

       Chapter One

      A loud, urgent knock at the door