Between Duty and Desire

The base story line of the injured Marine, Brock Armstrong still living while Staff Sergeant Rob Newton, his buddy did not make it after a mine explosion tugs on the emotions of the reader. Rob's last request was for his wife, Callie, "Don't let her crawl back in her hole and hide. Don't let her be a hermit!" preyed on Brock's mind. He feels guilty when his body responds to a strong attraction to her. He practically knew all about her from listening to Rob and may have been half in love with her before he even met her. The story develops wonderfully along with their increase interest in helping each other heal. But despite their feelings of guilt they eventually give to their [or should I say her] hormones. [Too much for me]Sex is used as a cure-all? Wonderful story - excellently written - just too much. --M

I rarely cry, but this bok touched me! The story had the potential for taking a tried and true path but this fab. author took an unexpected and wonderful path that made this book a 'keeper' for me! Don't miss it!