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A Soldier's Ruse
Christian fiction
A Soldier's Ruse
50 pages · First published 2019
During wartime, a soldier adopts a deception meant to accomplish a necessary mission, only to discover that the woman caught inside the plan makes the lie increasingly difficult to sustain. Duty requires him to protect information while growing affection makes honesty feel more urgent. The heroine must judge whether his actions reflect manipulation or sacrifice once the truth begins to emerge. Heidi Chiavaroli blends historical romance, faith, and wartime tension in a story where a ruse designed for survival becomes a test of trust.
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