To the outside world, Heath appears healed and integrated back into civilian life just fine after being injured in Afghanistan. But even though the battles are over, the scars, guilt, demons, and insecurities remain.

Leah has loved Heath all her life. He's known her since the day she was born, seeing as he's ten years older and her brother Jake's best friend. Although he's always regarded her as "family", she believes they are meant to be together.

Heath has always considered Leah off limits, a forbidden temptation he shouldn't want and can never have. But when he sees her at Jake's wedding ceremony, he's so overwhelmed he makes a move against his better judgment.

Still, his insecurities ultimately get the best of him. He believes she deserves more than a battle-weary Marine who suffers from combat nightmares.

Leah has a secret that will change their lives forever, but can Heath conquer his demons so they can make a way forward together--or will he abandon her when she needs him the most?