Frank Wilkins’ last case was undoubtedly his most perilous, as it left him with a permanent disability. He intends to write a book about it, which was a significant narcotics bust. His agent has hired a ghostwriter for Frank—none other than his former girlfriend, April Collins. Not only will April be cohabitating with him, but her young twins will also be joining them.

Initially, April is taken aback to discover that Frank is the author she will be writing for. However, he is her old flame, unaware that he is the father of her twins. Moreover, April has decided to stay and provide her children with permanent stability.

When April decides to reveal Frank’s paternity, it could pose a significant challenge for her. She must begin writing Frank’s book while the children adjust to their new circumstances. Fortunately, the children quickly bond with Frank’s service dog, Dozer, and they also connect with Frank almost immediately.

This heartwarming story by Lee Tobin McClain is a delightful read. While I haven’t read most of the previous books in this series, this book stands as a compelling standalone novel. Any story featuring children and dogs is a win for me, and this book certainly achieved that goal. The narration was pleasant and made for an enjoyable listening experience.

Many thanks to Harlequin Audio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

After being injured while undercover, former cop Frank Wilkins was left with a disability and earned him his service K-9, Dozer. He’s decided to write a book about his experience and a ghostwriter has been sent to help him.
Single mom of twins April Collins is that person. She left town after her heart was broken and has decided to return home so that the kids get a chance to experience and enjoy small town living. A huge change from Chicago.
What neither expected was to discover the person each thought had betrayed them is the one they’ll be working with. As they manage to walk through a minefield of old feelings, good and bad, the attraction reignites.
The twins seem to soften Frank’s heart. What will happen when a secret is revealed? What about that they thought was true, isn’t?
This is a clean , Christian romance about opening one’s heart to God. It’s also a story about forgiveness, communication and second chances in life and love.
The storyline was engaging and the characters likable.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

"The Veteran's Valentine Helper" by Lee Tobin McClain is a sweet story about a single mom of twins coming back home with the kids to raise them in the small town she was raised in after living in Chicago for many years. Little does she know, the person she comes to work for with the job that brought her back home is the twin's estranged father who doesn't know they are his.

There are strong family ties and also some not so good family backstories in this one. This is a second chance romance with cute kids creating lighter moments in the story. I hadn't read or listened to any of the other books in the series and found this to be a good standalone though there are other stories alluded to in this book. I listened to the audiobook and the audiobook was well done. For fans of Love Inspired books, this is a must read!

Thank you to Harlequin Audio and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to an audiobook ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

The veteran valentine is a clean romance This is a second chance romance. Could April and her twins trust the man who six years ago became the father then abandon Ed them

A short sweet, small town, second chance, inclusive romance. Through a twist of fate Frank and April are brought back together. Will their past get in the way of them getting back together or set them on the path to their happily ever after? A nice storyline that leads to exactly what we read/listen to these books for. Though part of a series, this was the first for me and it read nicely as a stand alone.