***This is a new adult contemporary romance and contains sexual content. It is not intended for young adult readers.***

Ella's struggle...

After losing Nate, trusting her heart to love again seems impossible for Ella. In spite of her family's desire that she move on with her life, it's the last thing she wants...especially since she has a connection to Nate's ghost.

Ethan's resolve...

Ethan knows about grief. Not only does he counsel people suffering from loss, he's also lost a loved one. When he meets Ella, he makes it his mission to heal her broken heart. With time the boundary between patient and doctor blurs as Ethan finds himself falling in love. Yet he must suppress his feelings for fear of crossing a line that is based on trust.

Nate's determination...

Being without Ella while in Afghanistan was hard. Having to say goodbye again is even worse. Although now a ghost, Nate can still make Ella happy when he visits. Their time together is precious, yet fleeting. Although being with Ella again is life's sweetest gift, Nate is desperate to heal her troubled mind and broken heart.

An unbreakable bond...

When Ella becomes increasingly reckless and sets off on a dangerous journey into the rugged wilderness, it's up to both Nate and Ethan to find her. One man represents her past and one her future. One will use his marine training and the other his knowledge of psychology to keep Ella safe and help her...Trust.