In this fan favorite from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, a wounded Air Force captain finds himself being nursed back to health by his childhood friend, only to discover their years apart have done nothing to douse the spark between themâŚ
Air force captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidsonâthe only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Rileyâs rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he canât refuse.
Claire always wanted Rileyâbut she also craved the safety and stability he couldnât offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. Sheâs even convinced herself that this time she wonât be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realizes the depth of Claireâs feelingsâand his ownâheâll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman whoâs always lived in his heart.
In this fan favorite from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, a wounded Air Force captain finds himself being nursed back to health by his childhood friend, only to discover their years apart have done nothing to douse the spark between themâŚ
Air force captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidsonâthe only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Rileyâs rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he canât refuse.
Claire always wanted Rileyâbut she also craved the safety and stability he couldnât offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. Sheâs even convinced herself that this time she wonât be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realizes the depth of Claireâs feelingsâand his ownâheâll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman whoâs always lived in his heart.