«A Love to Call Her Own» by Marilyn Pappano

A LOVE TO CALL HER OWN Its been two years since Jessy Lawrence lost her husband in Afghanistan, and she's never fully recovered. Drowning her sorrows didn't help, and neither did the job shed hoped would give her a sense of purpose. Now trying to rebuild her life, she finds solace in her best friends, fellow military wives who understand what its like to love-and lose-a man in uniform … and the memory of one stolen night that makes her dream of a second chance at love. Dalton Smith has known more than his fair share of grief. Since his wifes death, he revels in the solitude of his cattle ranch. But try as he might, he cant stop thinking about the stunning redhead and the reckless, passionate night they shared. He wasnt ready before, but Dalton sees now that Jessy is the only woman who can mend his broken heart. So how will he convince her to take a chance on him? (95,000 words)