In the frostbitten heart of Chicago, a scarred and solitary soldier finds a second chance at love with the man who broke his heart. Twenty years at war have left Sergeant Jasper "Jazz" Brookes battered, scarred, and haunted. His marriage is wrecked, his daughter barely speaks to him, and the world he fought for has moved on without him. Homeless by choice, Jazz manages until the brutal Chicago winter forces him to seek help from a shelter he doesn't want to need. The weathered building in Humboldt Park offers veterans a place to rebuild, but Jazz doesn't expect to find Alex Richardson there—his first love, the boy who chose money over him, the one he left behind. Seeing Alex again cracks open old wounds and stirs feelings Jazz buried long ago. For Alex, the sight of Jazz reminds him of everything he's tried to forget. But neither man has moved on. As they grapple with their past and confront the scars they've carried for years, they're forced to decide if the connection between them is strong enough to survive the pain. This time, it's all or nothing.

In the sanctuary of Guardian Hall, a doctor battling the past and a shattered soldier risk everything to heal each other—and discover a love worth fighting for. Marcus has spent years rebuilding his life. Once an addict, he’s now a respected doctor and co-founder of a refuge for veterans seeking healing. With his best friend, he’s built a sanctuary for others, keeping his own heart firmly locked away. He’s seen too much pain to risk letting anyone in. Until Tyler. Corporal Tyler Mason is drowning in survivor’s guilt, his wounds running deeper than anyone can see. He’s ready to give up—until Marcus gives him a reason to keep fighting. As their connection deepens, Tyler finds hope, and Marcus faces fears he thought long buried. Their passion defies everything they’ve tried to protect, forcing them to risk their fragile world for a chance at love, but hope can be found even in the darkest places... if they’re willing to fight for it. Always Hope is a gritty hurt/comfort romance and redemption story with a guaranteed happily-ever-after.