When a soldier with a past full of secrets and a struggling songwriter agree to a marriage of convenience for the military benefits, neither expects much after saying “I do.” But when tragedy strikes, it becomes hard to tell what’s real and what’s pretend in this charming romance perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Nora Roberts.Cassie Salazar and Luke Morrow couldn’t be more different. Beautiful and enigmatic Cassie is a struggling artist, working nights at a bar in Austin, Texas to make ends meet while pursuing her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. Luke is an Army trainee, about to ship out for duty, who finds comfort in the mental and physical discipline of service after a difficult time in his life. But a chance encounter at Cassie’s bar will throw them together in ways that they’d never expect.Cassie has been barely getting by financially ever since discovering that she has diabetes. Even with her basic insurance, she’s drowning in medical bills. Added to her worries are c
