A Clean Military Romance Novel in the Rules of Engagement Series

A Clean & Sweet Military Romance
Kristos Sava has always been content working on his family’s Colorado ranch, caring for the horses and avoiding the complications that come with getting too close to people. But when Sergeant Elizabeth “Eliza” Torres arrives at the ranch as part of a therapy program, her determination—and her struggles—draw him out of his comfortable, quiet world.
Eliza is learning to rebuild her life after a military injury changed the future she had imagined. The mountains she once loved now present new challenges, and accepting help doesn’t come easily. As Kristos and Eliza clash, connect, and begin to understand one another, both discover that healing sometimes requires the courage to let someone else in.
A clean and sweet military romance about courage, healing, faith, and discovering that sometimes the hardest battles are the ones that ask us to trust again.
Rules of Engagement — Book 4
Clean & Sweet Military Romance • Military Romance • Faith-Based Fiction
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About Operation: Skirmish
Operation: Skirmish is Book 4 in the Rules of Engagement series by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz. This clean and sweet military romance follows Army Sergeant Elizabeth “Eliza” Torres and Kristos Sava as Eliza works toward a new future and Kristos is drawn beyond his quiet life on the family ranch. Their story explores faith, healing, courage, trust, and unexpected love
Book Details
Title: Operation: Skirmish
Series: Rules of Engagement
Book: 4
Authors: DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz
Publisher: CrossRiver Media Group
Publication Date: November 7, 2023
Paperback ISBN-10: 1936501899
Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1936501892
eBook ASIN: B0CKTLB8J8
Page Count: 308
Formats: Paperback and eBook
Dimensions: 5.5 × 0.7 × 8.5 inches
Language: English
Book Type: Novel
Genre: Clean & Sweet Military Romance / Christian Fiction
Themes: Faith, healing, courage, trust, military life, family, and unexpected love
Setting: Colorado, with part of the story taking place in Mexico
Content: Clean romance / faith-based fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Operation: Skirmish part of a series?
Yes. Operation: Skirmish is Book 4 in the Rules of Engagement series by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz.
What kind of romance is Operation: Skirmish?
It is a clean and sweet military romance featuring faith, healing, courage, family, trust, and unexpected love.
Do I need to read the Rules of Engagement series in order?
Each book features its own romance, but reading the series in order gives readers more background on the connected characters, families, and relationships throughout the series.
Is Operation: Skirmish a Christian romance?
Yes. Faith is naturally woven throughout the story as Kristos and Eliza face challenges involving healing, trust, relationships, and their futures.
What is Operation: Skirmish about?
The story follows Army Sergeant Elizabeth “Eliza” Torres as she works toward a new future after a military injury and Kristos Sava, a quiet rancher who finds himself drawn into her journey. Together, they discover that healing and love sometimes require the courage to trust.
Who wrote Operation: Skirmish?
Operation: Skirmish was written by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz.
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Meet the Authors
DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz are the co-authors of the Rules of Engagement series, a collection of clean and sweet military romances featuring faith, friendship, military life, and love.