After witnessing Bri Carmichael’s pain, Cole Burkely is determined to help her heal.


That home visit changed my life.

She is a shell of the person I knew.

I just want each day to end so the night can swallow my pain.

She still has so much to give.

I’m empty.

I want to help her stand on her own again.

I’m not ready to let go.

She’s worth sticking around for.

My will to keep moving forward is stalled.

I want to make her smile again.

He has a good heart, but I can’t be the one to take care of it.

She doesn’t know that a long time ago I dreamed of her heart and soul.

My story has ended.

Our story is just beginning.

Bri is an army wife and her worst nightmare has come true with her husband dying in combat. I am friends with a lot of army wives and this book tugged at my heartstrings. Seeing Bri struggle with her grief and trying to move forward made me want to reach into the book and give her a big hug.

Cole is the drummer of the band and he’s looking to settle down. Cole wants it to be with Bri but she is a mess. I have to say I loved how patient and caring he was with Bri. At first I thought he was trying to just get in her pants but that wasn’t the case at all. Cole was sweet, supportive and all around good guy.

Talk about angst! I’m a huge fan of slow burn and angst filled books and this one did not disappoint. Fabiola Francisco had me hook, line and sinker while I read this story. I loved both characters, the secondary characters, the story, the message and I’m not ready to let them go. I really hope we get a novella in the future and catch up with the gang.

4 Book Corner Stars

*ARC Review*

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