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Blurb

Sometimes a single flame can ignite a love that lasts a lifetime.

Milo Phillips knows the meaning of pain. Suffering through the most intense physical agony of his life, he’s confined to a hospital bed to bear it alone. More than once, he wishes he’d died in the explosion that melted and mangled his skin. Darkness consumes him, snuffing all the joy in his life and leaving an empty hole in its place.

But one day, a flicker of light sneaks into his hospital room, driving away some of the hopelessness. For the first time in months, pain isn’t all he feels.

The flicker’s name is Sara Foster, his new nurse. Milo just hopes that Sara can see past his scars. Because underneath, his heart has begun beating again just for her.

 

 

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Review

4.5 stars

This is a gorgeous little read. A novella in the Jamison Valley series, this is the story of local police officer, Milo and how he found his happy ending. It’s a short read, but it packs a punch with a lot of heart and a beautiful love story, and I loved it!

Milo was horribly burned in an explosion that occurred early in the series. We didn’t see a lot of him after that, except to know that he healed and met the love of his life, Sara. Well, this book takes us back to show us how Milo and Sara met and fell in love, and they have such a beautiful story.

Sara is the nurse who cares for Milo during his stay on the Burns Unit. It’s the lowest and most difficult point of Milo’s life as he deals with his injuries, but Sara is there for him, first as his caregiver, and then eventually as so much more.

“For a guy who’s been shot down more than once, I’m pretty gun-shy. But for you, I would have tried a million times. I’ve got a hell of a crush on you, Sara Foster.”

Their love story unfolds naturally and effortlessly, but it is strictly forbidden, which is not only a huge challenge for them, but also creates this sense of longing which makes it a really emotional read. They are so perfect for each other, you can feel how much they want each other, and it could be so easy, but they are in an impossible situation which creates a fantastic feeling of intensity and anticipation as we watch it all unfold.

“No more crying, okay? I can’t take it.”
“I’ll try.” She gave me a small smile. “Is that just a guy thing? Not being able to see a girl cry.”
“No.” I ran my index finger up and over the hills of her knuckles. “I can handle tears. Just not yours.”

I felt so much love for these characters! Milo is suffering, but he’s still an incredible romantic hero – sweet, gentle and kind with a touch of vulnerable innocence about him, but strong enough to pursue the girl he wants and showing his caring, supportive and protective side. And Sara is so gorgeous, with a huge heart and a sweetness that makes her perfect for Milo. These are two people who have been through hard times and who deserve something special, and after all of their longing for each other, I loved seeing them find that.

“Sara, you are not plain. Or dull.”
He framed my cheek with his hand. “Yes, I am.”
“No, babe, you’re not.” He bent and brushed his lips against mine. “You shine.”

There are a few other dramas unfolding that they need to deal with, but it’s pretty much all about the love story, which I loved! I also really like that the story is written in flashback style, which includes cameos from the girls of the series and gives us a glimpse of Milo and Sara’s life together in the present – years after they meet.

It could standalone, and it’s a must read for Jamison Valley fans, and I loved it!

4.5 stars.

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jamison Valley

 

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About the Author

Devney is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jamison Valley series. She lives in Montana with her husband and two children. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her kids. She loves reading and, after consuming hundreds of books, decided to share her own stories. Devney loves hearing from readers!  Connect with her on social media.

 

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