From the first time he saw her scribble a heart on a scrap of paper, Mateo Matthews knew his very soul belonged to Kailyn Jade. To win her heart, heâd first need to cross over enemy lines that were booby-trapped with insults and taunts flung between their siblings. Mateoâs twin brother hates Kailynâs twin sister, and the feeling is mutual. Heâs kept his mouth shut and his heart locked down to avoid putting her in the middle of their siblingsâ war. But now heâs done trying to keep the peace between the factions and vows to seek the tranquility he knows can only come when he has Kailyn in his arms. Just when he thinks nothing stands in his way of seeking her out, an opportunity that could skyrocket both their careers comes between Mateo and the woman who makes his heart race.
As an artist, Kailyn Jade studies some of the worldâs most inspiring artwork. But none steals her breath the way that Mateo Matthewsâ smile does. Unlike the artwork she puts on display, Mateoâs smiles are always secret and hidden from the prying eyes of their warring siblings. Yet when he returns home after a long absence, Mateo no longer hides his smiles and wants the two of them to be seen together out in public. Kailyn almost falls for his charm until she learns heâs after the funding for her after school art therapy camp for troubled youth.
Fighting is the last thing Kailyn wants to do, but she might have to pick up arms against the charming soldier sheâs never been able to get out of her head. Trying to convince Kailyn that theyâre not in competition soon takes a back seat for Mateo when their siblings rekindle their childish warfare. If Mateo wants Kailyn on his side, he might have to cut loose his brother. Can these two weary lovers find peace or will their familiesâ feud tear their hearts to pieces?
Find out in His Vow to Respect, the fifth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is lifeâs most extraordinary achievement.