Loved this book! The characters were interesting and had a depth that made them feel real and come alive on the pages. Emma is an emotionally scarred widow just trying to survive while surrounded by her husband's memories everywhere she turns. Marcus is an injured Army ranger who is struggling to heal and get back to his unit. Despite all the complications, they can't seem to stay apart.

I found myself deeply engrossed in this novel and hated to put it down. I loved the characters and their story, especially how it was set in a vet/dog rescue. The vet/dog program is such an integral part of the story that it almost became a character in its own right. Add in the quirky grandfather other characters, and this book is a winner.

If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book.

A good read. I hadn't read the first book in the series but I don't think it mattered too much.

Emma meets Marcus through her brother. She doesn't want to like him, seeing too many similaritiies to her late husband, but she can't help but be drawn to him.

All Marcus wants is to get better and be back in the army, but his injury might stop that - what will he have to offer anyone if that happens?

Great range of characters around them, and looking forward to more from this author.

Emma works at the Feed and Seed and helps out her brother at his Big Chance Rescue. They train rescue dogs to be companion animals for disabled vets. In her spare time she tries to take care of her grandpa who is suffering from dementia. Emma lost her husband to the war- to PTSD after he returned. She just can’t open her vulnerable heart again to a man going back into the service.

Marcus was in the same unit as Emma’s brother when they were attacked. He’s healing from a back injury and is helping to train the dogs. He is in firm denial that his injury may keep him from going back in the army. The Army is his life. And he’s falling for Emma.

Satisfying plot with lots of twists and turns as Emma and Marcus work their way toward each other. The book is filled with interesting secondary characters and subplots. This is a good love story without graphic sex scenes. I would be able to recommend this book to all my patrons.