05/25/2015
James uses the idyllic setting of Ocean City, Mary., as a man and woman quickly fall into a whirlwind romance. Rad meets Lauren as he is jogging on the beach; despite being brushed off, he meets her again on the boardwalk, and she agrees to go to the Ripley Museum with him. Their romantic day on the boardwalk together turns into a most memorable night as she meets his friends at a beach bash, and their romance continues until almost dawn. Neither Rad nor Lauren disclose any information to the other about their jobs or what paths led them to Ocean City, and they go their separate ways. But not much later, through circumstances related to their military careers, they see each other again. In this difficult new situation, however, both Lauren and Rad need to set aside their personal feelings to complete their respective assignments. Sweetly sentimental and moving, James’s novel is an endearing page-turner offering a unique view of military life and the difficult choices faced by those involved. (BookLife)

"Sweetly sentimental and moving. An endearing page-turner offering a unique view of military life." - Publishers Weekly "A tapestry of emotion deeply set inside the bravest of Americans: the soldier." - Military Writers Society of America "Expertly crafted from beginning to end. A truly extraordinary read. Would prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library collections." - Midwest Book Review. "A love letter to the men and women who serve and sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy." - Kim Lowe, SOS Aloha "Realistic, moving, and uplifting. Shows the meaning of commitment-to country and to love." - Jocelyn Green, Award-Winning Author "A love story that portrays honor and devotion to the call of duty. Captivating and mesmerizing." - Readers' Favorite "Reminds me of American Sniper and Lone Survivor, but accompanied with an epic and beautiful love story that is completely unforgettable." - Lauren Hoff, United States Air Force "Spot on with characters and descriptions. Strong women. Larger than life men. Well done." - Lynnette Bukowski, Ombudsman to Special Operation NSW Commands "An engrossing, page turner this reader just can't seem to stop thinking about. Five perfect stars from me." -Evie Bookish Blog "The military-themed makes a compelling case to land on the summer reading lists of those who enjoy a heart-tugging, well-written novel they won't want to put down until the last, bittersweet page." - Kate Maisel, Stars and Stripes "A powerful testament of how love can truly transcend everything." - Jorie Loves A Story