Crossing Oceans — Sandra Alex

A shallow Latvian gymnast. An ex-military single mom. A journey that alters much more than their passports.My friend Larissa asks me to accompany her to Latvia because of a family emergency. This happens literally the day after Brent leaves me and Henry to fend for ourselves. Brent promised he’d never go back to Afghanistan, where we met and conceived Henry, but evidently, he’s not a man of his word.I’m on Russian soil, alone, while Larissa takes care of wedding business. Call me crazy, but the first place I think of to go, the only place where people speak English, is a gym. Aleks puts me off immediately, with his pushy sales tactics and his imposing stature, but a call from home changes all that.***I still cannot pronounce her name, but this former military lady has taken the sting off my last disastrous relationship. There is instant electricity between us, but I must ignore it, because I know that she has a son and a past, as do I. But after one day with her, my life has changed, and there is no denying that.Her leaving to go back home tears my heart in two, and as she drifts apart from me, I get a sinking feeling that she has a secret. Something from her past haunts her, and yet something in her future continues to remind her that our story is not finished yet.What is a man on the other side of the planet to do? I will find a way for us to be together, but will Mallorie still be there when I do?HEA (Happily Ever After)Military romanceSecond chance romanceLong distance romanceHoliday romanceMedium heatCourse languageMild cliffhanger endingSecond book in a complete 5 book standalone seriesUnable to put this down. - 5 Stars from Jennifer Soppe, Amazon reviewerBeautiful love story! - 5 Stars from Midnight Maiden, Amazon reviewerSweet rollercoaster of successful love. - 5 Stars from SDW, Amazon reviewerFantastic! - 5 Stars from Jeanne Richardson, Booksprout reviewerIntense romance. - 5 Stars from Lorely, Booksprout reviewer