Jenny

A whimsical message in a bottle. A soldier looking for a lifeline. A digital connection that might not survive a real-world collision.

Thriller author Jenny Hanford never expected a literal response when she whimsically tossed her requirements for true love into the ocean. She was just looking for a way to let go of her loneliness. But thirteen months later, the sea delivers a miracle: a response from a man named Dare who found her bottle on a distant shore.

What starts as a few tentative emails quickly spirals into an exhilarating long-distance flirtation. Through texts and late-night messages, Dare’s humor and unexpected kindness become Jenny’s daily anchor. He’s a complete stranger, yet he feels like the only person who truly sees her. But while flirting from a distance feels safe, Jenny’s heart is increasingly on the line.

When Dare, an active-duty soldier, is injured in the line of duty, the fantasy meets a harsh reality. Jenny is given the chance to finally meet her "dream hero" in person, but the stakes have never been higher. Is she brave enough to step out of the safety of her screen and into Dare’s arms, or will the fear of disappointment keep them worlds apart?

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Tropes and vibe list:

– Standalone contemporary romance

– Message in a bottle / Pen pals

– Military hero / Soldier

– Opposites attract

– Long-distance to first meeting

– Hurt/comfort

– Emotional connection
Heat Level: Wholesome Tone: Sweet, Emotional Series: Standalone (Prequel to Berry Lake Cupcake Posse) Series Type: Standalone Ending: Guaranteed HEA POV: Dual POV Content Notes: Military injury, emotional recovery.

To read more about Jenny and Dare:
– Book 1: Jenny (Jenny and Dare)

– Book 2: Sweet Holiday Wishes (Lizzy and Mitch)

– Book 3: Sweet Beginnings (Hope and Josh)

– Book 4: Sweet Do-Over (Marley and Von)

– Book 5: Sweet Yuletide (Sheridan and Michael)
Characters from this series also appear in the Berry Lake Cupcake Posse novels.