Harlequin Temptation #488: Dear John...

Jenny has a friend whose husband is over in Iraq (the first Iraq War) and John is HIS friend, so what could be more natural than for Jenny to become his pen-pal? Revelling in her anonymity, Jenny writes sizzling "come home soon" letters to John that not only get him through some challenging times but ignite in him the desire for them to meet once he gets state-side. He has no idea who she is and she shys away from meeting someone so able-bodied when her ex-husband (a soccer player) was turned off by an injury to her that gave her a serious limp and may prevent her having kids. They wind up dating, but only because he's so persistent. And they click, sharing the same sense of humor and a powerful attraction as well. She is a rock, visiting the hospital and helping children adjust to their physical challenges. How could John NOT fall for her? She's cute and gutsy and she gives good letter. :) It's difficult to describe how emotionally satisfying this romance is. You will treasure it and re-read it over and over and over. John's a man among men, always looking out for the men in his battalion, but he needs someone to not only need him but that he can depend upon. Jenny is that woman, but it takes her a little while to realize that. Sweet, sexy ending with a twist on the "Dear John" letters, but I won't spoil it for you by revealing anything else.

Jenny Teale is a secret penpal to Captain John Braithwaite while he was fighting in the first Iraqui war. Her letters are intimate and win his heart. When he returns stateside, however, she refuses to meet him. JR doesn't know that Jenny has been wounded both physically and emotionally when a disastrous auto accident left her serious injured and abandoned by her (now ex) husband. He's determined to find his ideal woman, she's equally determined to be anonymous and independent. The resulting story is a delight.