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Jake Forrest, a proud army veteran, has lived by a strict code of honor until a sudden loss forces him to confront his past and seek meaning beyond the battlefield. In the quiet town of Colorado, he finds unexpected solace in Ramona Hardy, a dedicated small‑town doctor battling her own demons. Joined by three brothers who each wrestle with their own concepts of love and devotion, the story paints a portrait of familial bonds and personal redemption. Together, Jake, Ramona, and the brothers must decide whether confronting past wounds can open the door to a future where love may endure.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Ruth Wind
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