He?s honoring a fallen friend but never expected to fall in love. A poignant American Heroes romance from the New York Times?bestselling author. When he first arrives in Conard County, Sergeant Gil York is licking the wounds of combat?and mourning a beloved friend. But when he meets his fallen buddy?s cousin, Miriam Baker, the troubled hero feels alive in a way he hasn?t in years. Gil?s walls are high . . . but Miri might just be the one to scale them, right into his heart. Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee ?A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.? ?Fresh Fiction ?While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine?s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.? ?RT Book Reviews ?[Rachel Lee]?s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.? ?Publishers Weekly