A Soldier's Family (Wings of Refuge, Book 2) (Love Inspired #438) (Mass Market Paperback)

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On A Crash Course With Love... She was the woman of pararescue jumper Manny Pena's dreams. But he'd stuck his foot in his mouth the last time he met Celia Munoz. Now, grounded after a parachuting accident, he was desperate to make amends with the beautiful widow. But Celia wasn't having it. The last thing she needed was another man with a dangerous job--even if he had given his life to God. Yet Manny's growing commitment to her and her troubled son began to convince her that perhaps she should take her own leap of faith. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037387474X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373874743
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #219,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better then the first, November 6, 2008

By	Jennifer Dieleman "book worm" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Soldier's Family (Wings of Refuge, Book 2) (Larger Print Love Inspired #438) (Mass Market Paperback)

The second book in the Wings of Refuge series is even better then the first story. By the middle of the first chapter I was completely captivated by the story of Celia and Manny. I wanted to know if they would be able to heal from the pain of their past and love again. I loved that Manny became such a wonderful role model to Celia's son. This is a beautiful story about giving people second chances and believing that they will not hurt you. I read this book in less then a week. I am hoping that there will be more books in this series.

5.0 out of 5 stars FREEFALL ... INTO HIGH-FLYING ROMANCE!!, June 11, 2008

By	Julie Lessman (St. Louis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Soldier's Family (Wings of Refuge, Book 2) (Larger Print Love Inspired #438) (Mass Market Paperback)

Look out below!! Because when U.S.A.F. Pararescue Jumper Manny Péna "falls" in love, it's a real crash course in romance. With a heart-pounding opening scene where Manny's parachute doesn't open, Cheryl Wyatt's latest installment in the Wings of Refuge series, A Soldier's Family, is a romantic read that will keep your adrenalin--and your heart--pumping overtime.

In a crash landing that clips his wings with months of recuperation at the home of a fellow pararescue jumper buddy, Manny Péna has the perfect opportunity to make some ground with sassy Celia Munoz, his buddy's wife's best friend. It's just too darn bad that Celia can't stand him. A former womanizer, Manny once made a crude pass at her, and now Celia's not buying the fact that Manny has given his heart to God and changed his ways. But when Manny's positive influence on Celia's troubled teenage son begins to turn him around, Celia begrudgingly has to admit that there's more to this good-looking soldier than meets the eye.

With this second in the series, Cheryl Wyatt has done it again--penned another high-flying romance that keeps her on course as one of the best new Love Inspired authors on the romance radar. Go ahead and jump into this one--you won't regret it!

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational and exciting romance, May 5, 2008

By	Stacey (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Cheryl Wyatt is a gifted writer who draws you immediately into her story! "A Soldier's Family" picks up after "A Soldier's Promise" ends, this time with Manny Pena and Celia Munez as the main characters in our story. Neither is a stranger to loss - Celia's husband, a police officer, was murdered by a drug dealer; and Manny's son drowned while he and his wife weren't watching, causing such guilt and remorse that they divorced and she killed herself. Can Celia get over her fear of a relationship with Manny because of his dangerous work? Will Manny forgive himself for his past mistakes and step into Celia's family - where he really wants to be?

I love a series where I can develop relationship with new characters and keep tabs on old ones that I've grown to love. This is that type of series. It is also populated with heroism and patriotism and Christian family values. Cheryl beautifully captures the fire of the Latin persona. I enjoy experiencing her stories as they develop: how she addresses such sensitive issues as murder and suicide with great care and sensitivity. Her insight into recovery after hip surgery is priceless. How she dramatizes the struggle with forgiveness brought me to tears. I can't wait to read the stories of the other PJs on the wings of Refuge team!