Sam Wallace entered the Air Force as a spoiled, rich boy. Years later, he emerges a changed and troubled man. None of this matters to Amy, his oldest friend and staunchest supporter. Perhaps the weary soldier might finally find solace from his nightmares in the arms of the girl who has always loved him. The only thing that gives Sam hope his scarred soul might heal is the love he desperately wants, but doesn't deserve. Haunted by a war he can't forget, Sam struggles to move forward. But the darkness in Sam is greater, deeper and more dangerous than anyone realized. Can he fight off his demons, or will Amy pay the price for his inability to let her go?

For Army Staff Sergeant Jack Nelson, the military is more than just a career goal; it's the only life he knows. That is, until a tragic explosion leaves him wounded in body and spirit. His military service ended, Jack returns to his parents' home to recuperate. Expecting a time of quiet contemplation, Jack is blindsided by the most inappropriate of attractions... the widow of his lost brother-in-arms. While Marithé's sweetness soothes Jack's agony, she's also suffering from her own grief. Will the couple be able to find a future together, or will regret, guilt and secrets destroy their troubled romance?

Making Mike is the third novel in The Wounded Warriors series by Simone Beaudelaire & J.M. Northup, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read the prequels. Sick of violence, fear and death, Sergeant Mike O'Connor is ready for a change. Separating from the service and distancing himself from his aggressive, wacky family, Mike is glad to focus on work, school and the beautiful French instructor he keeps meeting all over campus. Though Camille's elegance speaks to Mike's soul, he fears the gorgeous biracial woman is out of his league. Camille, however, is determined to prove to Mike that he's worth more than he realizes; that is, if meddling relatives and unseen threats don't destroy their hopes for a beautiful future.