Books to inspire and cultivate the American spirit.

A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon

Character Types: Warrior/Soldier, Military Officer

Tropes: Secret/Mistaken Identity, Fairytale Retelling-Mulan, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Disguised as a Male

Time Era: Revolutionary War

Why I Recommend It: This is a historical fiction with a romantic backdrop. Its one of the MOST patriotic feeling romances

White House Duology by Katy Evans

Character Types: Alpha Male, Politician, High Society, Book Boyfriend, Leading Lady

Tropes: Epic Love, Childhood Sweethearts, Forbidden Love

Themes: Heart/Emotionally Touching

Why I Recommend It: This duology by Katy Evans is a must read for any romance lover!!! I love how real their relationship is, how good at the heart of people they both are, how willing they are to sacrifice for the greater good and do what it takes to be solid leaders. I guarantee it will be one of your favorite reads and we need more books like this. And this was written before making books with political agendas were a thing. It shows something real and genuine.

Alpha Pack Series by J.D. Tyler

Character Types: Military, Shape Shifter, Alpha Male, Experimented On

Themes: Danger/Suspense, Feels, Sexy Vibes

Why I Recommend It: This whole series packs a big punch. Its has a blend of suspense and paranormal in it. You see a group of men that were completely loyal to their country and were experimented on for it and then betrayed. These are sexy romances that deliver on plenty of spice and heart.

Making Faces by Amy Harmon

Character Types: Military, Tortured Hero, Plain Shy Jane,

Tropes: Slow Burn, Opposites Attract, Beauty and Beast Retelling, Unrequited Love

Themes: Love Letters, Disability, Pining/Yearning

Why I Recommend It: This is a book that is close to my heart. Its deeply emotional and poignant in all of the best of ways. It digs deeper into the power of friendship and focuses on the time around 9/11 and the horrors of the war in Afghanistan. This is a romance that will teach you lessons of life.

Sin Brothers series by Rebecca Zanetti

Character Types: Ex Military, Experimented On, Alpha Male, Strong Kind Heroines

Themes: Addictive Page Turner, Danger/Suspense, Band of Brothers

Why I Recommend It: This series is my go to recommendation if you want a series that will be highly addictive and keep you on the edge of your seat and is one of the best suspense series that I have ever read. Seeing these men strengths, how protective they are of their ladies and how committed they are to their country to bring out the corruption to the surface.

First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Character Types: Widower, First Lady, Alpha Male

Tropes: Secret/Mistaken Identity

Themes: Laughs/Giggles, MC on the Run

Why I Recommend It: This is a rom com with lots of heart and depth in the story. It tackles some unique dynamics. SEP carries this story in her typical fashion and will have you falling in love with these two bit by bit. And it gives you the sense of hope and freedom that is perfect to read this time of the year.

The Perfect Gentlemen series by Shayla Black + Lexi Blake

Character Types: Poltician, Soldier/Warrior, Military

Tropes: Forbidden Love, Unrequited Love, Second Chance

Themes: Band of Brothers, Danger/Suspense, Political Intrigue

Why I Recommend It: This whole series is captivating and stunning. And the best work either of these authors have ever written. It has a great focus of brotherhood, fighting for their country and helping each other in reaching their goals in life. The romances are packed with sexy affairs that will curl your toes!

Camelot Trilogy by Sierra Simone

Character Types: Politician, Higher Society, Alpha Hero, Military

Tropes: Love Triangle, Retelling-Camelot

Themes: Menage/Poly, BDSM, Page Turner

Why I Recommend It: This is a epic trilogy that tackles position of power and having to face up to a complex dynamic while also having to sacrifice for your country. There is such depths in this trilogy while also being spicy and real. Their relationship is layered. It does have a bit of a unconventional ending but its still a HEA even if its a bit different. But it matches the style in which this authors writes.

Wild Aces Trilogy by Chanel Cleeton

Character Types: Military, Alpha Male, Tortured Hero, Lawyer

Tropes: Fling, Second Chance, Friends to Lovers

Themes: Band of Brothers, Military Romance, Tear Jerker, Heart/Emotionally Touching, Small Town

Why I Recommend It: This whole trilogy is powerful and is about three flyboys. If you love Top gun vibes than this is a series for you! Seeing how connected these characters are, what they sacrifice and they do sacrifice so much for their country and keep fighting. There is redemption and courage that rivals so many stories and will captivate your heart!

Coming Home series by Jessica Scott

Character Types: Military, Warrior/Soldier,

Tropes: Second Chance, Opposites Attract,

Themes: Danger/Suspense, Military Life, Band of Brothers, Tear Jerker

Why I Recommend It: This is a series that focuses on traditional military life connections. You see the truths behind the military living, the challenges that they have to overcome and it has such a honest representation. Unlike most military themed series, its not super suspense focused but contemporary focused and its a rare style we don’t see much in the genre.

Sons of Texas series by Donna Grant

Character Types: Military, Black Ops, Law Enforcement, Kick Ass FMC

Tropes: Mistaken Identity, Second Chance,

Themes: Slow Burn, Tear Jerker, Danger/Suspense, Military Intrigue, Family Saga, MC on the Run

Why I Recommend It: This whole series is about a family, five brothers who come home to a horrific scene and involving government/military corruption and their hunt to locate those responsible. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and is truly stunning in the plot detail. The audiobooks I highly recommend for this series. Truly made the books better in my opinion.

Have you had a chance to read any of the books listed? What are your favorite patriotic feeling romances? Let me know in the comments below!