"From first kiss to major plot twist... two solid love stories for the price of one... <br>a sweet romance about new beginnings." - Kirkus Reviews <br> <br>"Wow! This book is simply phenomenal and a much needed breath of fresh air!....I cannot begin to tell you how much I loved this book! With so many "cookie cutter" books being published today, it was so enjoyable to read a story that is truly in a league of it's own! The story line is fluid, and the characters are extremely well developed. If you are looking for a love story like no other you've read before, this is definitely the book for you! – Carla, Stephanie’s Book Reports <br> <br>"A Must Read Epic 5* Read"- Tracy, Bookalicious Babes Blog <br>"What can I say about this EPIC book from RC Stephens? Well, to start off...I absolutely LOVED it!! The story of Halo and Thomas's romance was gripping, intensely emotional and soul-searingly unforgettable!"- Jacquie, Bookalicious Babes Blog <br> <br> <br>From best selling author R.C. Stephens comes a compelling story of heartbreak, sacrifice and the test of true love. <br> <br> <br>I fell in love with Thomas Wells and knew he was my forever. <br>I was sixteen when I gave him my heart. <br>Our love was the kind to last a lifetime. <br> <br>But Thomas was broken. <br>The first day we met he told me he was going to become a Navy SEAL. <br>At nineteen he enlisted. <br>At twenty he married me. <br>At twenty five he left me pregnant and didn't turn back. <br>I knew he was suffering…. <br>I also knew I couldn't save him. <br>He left me broken. <br>I was scared and alone. <br>Until I met Ryder St. John a wounded soldier… <br>He was lost. <br>I was lost. <br>Together we made sense. <br>I fell in love again… <br>What Ryder forgot to mention was that he held a secret so explosive that it could shatter both our worlds. <br> <br>***This is a full length novel and is intended for a mature audience.***