A Love to Call Her Own

Two grieving souls share one passionate night that could lead to a brand-new love in this romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.

“Deeply satisfying… . . . Pappano’s characters are achingly real and flawed, and readers will commiserate with and root for the couple… . . . This deeply moving tale will remind everyone who reads it of the great sacrifices made by those who serve and the families they leave behind.”―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

It’s been two years since Jessy Lawrence lost her husband in Afghanistan, and she’s never fully recovered. Drowning her sorrows didn’t help, and neither did the job she’d hoped would give her a sense of purpose. Now trying to rebuild her life, she finds solace in her best friends, fellow military wives who understand what it's like to love—and lose—a man in uniform . . .and the memory of one stolen night that makes her dream of a second chance at love.

Dalton Smith has known more than his fair share of grief. Since his wife’s death, he revels in the solitude of his cattle ranch. But try as he might, he can’t stop thinking about the stunning redhead and the reckless, passionate night they shared. He wasn’t ready before, but Dalton sees now that Jessy is the only woman who can mend his broken heart. So how will he convince her to take a chance on him?

“A solid, tender plot, well-developed, vulnerable characters and smart, modern banter are the highlights of his heartwarming story.”―RT Book Reviews