
A Clean & Sweet Military Romance About Faith, Commitment, and Love Worth Waiting For

Mission: Matrimony — The Final Engagement by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz is Book 5 in the Rules of Engagement Series, bringing Canyon Davis and Harley Barnett’s long-awaited story to center stage.
Canyon and Harley first crossed paths at the wedding of their mutual friends, but their journey toward love has been anything but simple. Their long-distance relationship has required patience, faithfulness, trust, and a willingness to keep choosing each other even when military life keeps them apart.
Now Canyon and Harley must face the questions that come with commitment, marriage, and building a future together. Their story brings familiar characters and relationships together for one final engagement.
A clean and sweet military romance about faithfulness, commitment, trusting God’s timing, and discovering that some relationships are worth the wait.
Publication Date: November 6, 2026
Page Count: 189 pages (eBook)
Format: eBook / Print copies available directly from the authors
BISAC Categories: Fiction / Christian / Romance / General
Language: English
Series: Rules of Engagement Series
Book: 5
Authors: DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz
Publisher: White Rose Publishing, an imprint of Pelican Book Group
Available: deedeelake.com; pelicanbookgroup.com; amazon.com
Book Type: Novel
Genre: Clean & Sweet Military Romance / Christian Fiction
Themes: Faith, commitment, healing, forgiveness, military life, long-distance relationships, family, and love
Audience: Readers of clean romance, Christian fiction, military romance, inspirational romance, and stories about faith, commitment, and enduring love
The Rules of Engagement Series by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz includes Operation: Camouflage Christmas, Operation: Allegiance, Operation: Reconnaissance, Operation: Skirmish, and Mission: Matrimony — The Final Engagement.
Explore More Rules of Engagement Stories
Discover where Canyon and Harley’s story began. Explore Books 1–4 in the Rules of Engagement Series and meet the characters, families, friendships, and relationships that lead to Mission: Matrimony — The Final Engagement.
Operation: Camouflage Christmas
A clean military Christmas romance novella and a warm introduction to the Rules of Engagement Series.
Operation: Allegiance
A clean military romance filled with faith, courage, family, and love tested by duty.
Operation: Reconnaissance
A clean military romance about trust, second chances, family, and discovering God’s direction in unexpected circumstances.
Operation: Skirmish
A clean military romance about loss, healing, faith, and finding hope after heartbreak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Mission: Matrimony — The Final Engagement is Book 5 in the Rules of Engagement Series by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz. Canyon and Harley appear in earlier books before taking center stage in their own story.
Readers who enjoy clean and sweet military romance, Christian fiction, long-distance relationships, faith-filled stories, familiar characters, and romances centered on commitment, family, and enduring love.
Mission: Matrimony — The Final Engagement is available as a print copy directly from DeeDee Lake’s online store, as an eBook through White Rose Publishing/Pelican Book Group, and through Amazon. Print copies are also available from Susan M. Baganz at her in-person appearances and events.