Review: Finally, Trent and Laura get their HEA
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 12, 2014
Ms. Scott’s talent has always been in conveying the realities of war.  As a career soldier she knows of what she speaks.  While previous novels have focused on the visible scars of war this one brings us the emotional ones.  Though physically unscathed, the years of combat have left a noticeable mark on Trent’s psyche.  This is clear in his continued desire to be with his men, his need to protect them, and his inability to open up to those around him when he returns stateside.  Though invisible, these wounds are no less profound than the physical.  It is these realities that must be dealt with before Trent and Laura can come back together.In the background is the reality of the military court martial hanging over Trent’s head.  The actions of his weasel Lieutenant are finally coming to a head.  Part of the proposed defense is for Trent and Laura to play the happy couple; removing all doubt as to the need for Trent to stray.  Though initially he refuses to put his wife in that position, once she agrees Trent decides to use it to his own advantage and begin the process of winning back his wife.This is a multilayered story.  It is the story of a man trying to reconnect with the secular world and discover his new normal.  It is the story of a man trying to reconnect with his children after missing the majority of their lives.  It is the story of a man trying to let go of the war and return to the man he used to be.  It is the story of a man and a woman trying to find their place in the world.  These layers give the story a richness and depth not often found in fiction.  Once again, Ms. Scott has brought us into her world and taken us on an emotional rollercoaster.To counterbalance the depth of Trent and Laura’s story, we are treated to wonderful glimpses of our former heroes.  Shane and Jen are back as are Vic and Nicole.  It is wonderful to see their continued progress as life moves forward.  There are some big developments for Shane and Jen that I can’t wait to read more about.  Thankfully, this time the wait will be far shorter.  The next book debuts in just a few short months.