Emotionally Gripping!!

Mallory is an ex-veteran. She has a little boy, Tanner. She's a single Mom, as her ex-husband walked out on her before even finding out that she was pregnant... and later sent a request for a divorce! =0

She is looking into purchasing her friend's farm/land... and hopes to use a portion of it as a place for older rescue dogs! (OK... so I'm already sold on this one!!!)

HOWEVER, what she does NOT expect is to ever see or hear from her ex again. Yet here he is. Interested in acquiring this same farmland!!!

And to put it bluntly, this is only the very tip of the iceberg!!!

This is a Christian based story with some bible quotes interspersed, as well as voicing requests for help from God at times. This in no way hindered my enjoyment of the book. I actually SO appreciated the references. But, it may not be for all, so consider yourself warned.

That being said, this was a mostly sweet story about two ex-veterans trying to come to terms with their new realities, post service. (And trying to accept help from family and friends, even where sometimes, it maynot be wanted.) LOL!

3 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me, rounded up to 4!!

#EarningTheVeteransTrust by #LisaJordan and narrated by #AlyxMorgan.

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Earning the Veteran’s Trust by Lisa Jordan, narrated by Alyx Morgan. I have to say that the narration of Jonah was horrible but you could deficient distinguish between the characters. That aside, I enjoyed the story, probably would have liked it more if I would have just read it. I don’t feel like the title matches the story when it’s the Veteran that is trying to earn back her trust. Second chances, learning to trust again and possibly buying a farm together while raining their son together. Can they lean on their Faith to guide them? Thank you to #NetGalley and #Harlequin Audio for this Arc. Release date is April 29, 2025 This is my honest review.

Second chance troupe but was it really? Never really divorced? This is a Christian Fiction and really hits you with the quotes often- too much for me. Former Navy and Marine elope before being shipped out lots of miscommunication and lack of trust. Lots of old fashion thinking when it comes to relationship. I thought the premise was cute but just didn’t sit with me. Thank you Net Galley for the advanced copy of this audiobook. If you enjoy Christian fiction this is a cute story.

An incredible love story full of all kinds of second chances. Not only in the romance, but for the farm, the dogs and embracing new life after the chaos and trauma of military service. Such an impactful story on so many levels.

Yes, ‘Earning the Veteran’s Trust’ features one of my least favourite tropes – secret baby – but Jordan handles it well, making me sympathetic for both Mallory and Jonah and I appreciate the way they handle the situation going forward. And I do enjoy a redemptive love story!

Jonah is very much like the prodigal son. He approaches his fractured marriage with an air of humility and repentance which immediately softened my heart. Not so Mallory. She is so prickly at the beginning that I wanted to shake some sense into her a time or two, but really she has her reasons. Loved watching the way their relationship slowly rekindled as she embraced the power of forgiveness and learned to trust all over again.

I enjoyed listening to the audio edition, narrated by Alyx Morgan. She brings life to the story with a variety of voices that match each character and made my listening experience a delight.

My thanks to Harlequin Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

Earning the Veteran’s Trust, by Lisa Jordan, is the story of single mother Mallory Stone and her son Tanner as her ex-husband Jonah Hayes returns to her hometown. Both Mallory and Jonah are veterans.

A month after the couple was married, after marine Jonah, is deployed, he files for divorce feeling he is unworthy of a woman like Mallory and she will be much better off without him. When she is served she has just learned she is expecting. She signs the papers with the advice of her attorney and sends them back. However, Jonah doesn’t receive them before he is critically injured by a roadside bomb and they are never filed. It takes years for Jonah to complete treatment including many surgeries and physical therapy allowing him to walk again.

When both Mallory and Jonah want to purchase the farm next door to her parent’s ranch, they work through a plan where Mallory can begin her senior dog rescue and Jonah can establish his veteran run community garden and get to know his seven year old son. Through successes and setbacks, Mallory and Jonah weave their way to a new future.

This is a sweet story of second chances and new beginnings. I did enjoy this book and do recommend it.

This clean, Christian romance belongs to two individuals who served our country and suffered grave losses. They are Mallory Stone, former Navy and Jonah Hayes, former Marine . A man who suffered severe injuries that kept him in hospitals for a year.
Mallory thought they were divorced and as a single mom, is ready to purchase a farm so she can adopt elderly dogs.
Imagine their surprise when Jonah is wanting to purchase the same farm and finds out that he has a son. He also lets lets Mallory know they are still married.
As they navigate a truce and try to work together on the farm, their greatest challenge is trust. Can they trust each other? Can they learn to forgive? Will they open their hearts and ask God for help?
This was a touching , at times heartbreaking as well as heartwarming story.
The audiobook was brought to life by the narrator Alyx Morgan.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio.
The opinions expressed are solely my own.