by Ben Rhodes
First published 2018
Lester Morrison wants nothing more than to complete his twenty years in the Army and retire with a steady pension. The level-headed soldier has his future mapped out until one moment of weakness threatens everything. He embraces Jill, a woman in his chain of command, violating clear military regulations. His captain offers a solution that might save Morrison's career and keep him close to Jill, but there's a catch. Jill refuses to date anyone in the military. She plans to serve her four years, leave the Army, and marry a civilian who can give her children and a stable home in one place. She harbors no anger toward Morrison and wasn't even bothered by his embrace. Her resistance stems from wanting a different life than the military can provide. Set in a near future where energy conservation has eliminated most cars and government corruption runs rampant through the courts, the story follows how two and a half weeks can transform both Morrison and Jill's carefully laid plans.
Genres: romance, military-fiction, adventure, contemporary, action, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
176 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: violence