Mending Fences & Healing Hearts. Front Lines to Home Fronts

He's her neighbor. Her protector. Her forever, if she lets him in.  Former military Gregory Bauer wanted silence, solitude, and a chance to rebuild his life. What he got was a new neighbor with a sunshine smile, two young kids who think Gregory hung the moon, and a heart that refuses to stay closed. Nia Harris, divorced single mom and eternal optimist, is trying to build a safe life for her kids. The last thing she expects is her grumpy, intimidating next-door neighbor to become the one person she feels safest with. Gregory fell first the moment he saw her carrying boxes up the stairs. And he hasn't stopped falling since. He craves her. He protects her. He isn't going anywhere. He isn't letting go. And he'll burn down anything that tries to take her away.
When her past resurfaces and threatens Nia's fresh start, Gregory is done standing on the sidelines. He may be gruff, guarded, and terrible at small talk. But for Nia and her kids, he'd become anything. He'll prove to her that not all men leave-some stand and fight. Grumpy may be his reputation. But loving her is the easiest thing he's ever done.  This short read is MF with a guaranteed HEA.