Young and arrogant, jaded by love- Jake Monroe is focused on one thing, his military career. Until a young recruit catches his eye. Mel's pull is like magic, drawing him. He shouldn't want her. She's too good for him, but he can't stay away. Returning to a war zone, one letter changes their course. Destroying what Jake thought could have been his forever. But fate draws them together again. Can Jake survive hell and win back his girl? One thing is for sure, he'll go through hell and back trying.