Two battle buddies. One fateful deployment. Two vastly different sets of wounds. One friendship changed forever.
A childhood in foster care taught Carey Everett to hold tight to what he has. Enlisting in the Marines gave him purpose, but a life-threatening injury ended his careerβand took his leg. Now fully recovered, Careyβs happier than heβs ever been. He has a fulfilling job, a chosen family and, best of all, a cherished friendship with Jase DeSantis, the platoon medic who saved his life.
Despite Jaseβs heroism in combat, heβs haunted by his actions overseas. Playing music with his band keeps the demons at bay, but itβs a battle heβs starting to lose.
After a week of sun and fun in San Diego, Jase and Careyβs connection takes an unexpected turn. With change comes a new set of challenges. For Jase, it means letting someone else into his deepest pain. For Carey, itβs realizing love doesnβt always equal loss. In order to make their relationship work, theyβll have to come to terms with their pasts...
...or risk walking away from each other for good.