The story premise is what caught my attention and as I read, kept me engaged. This is a slow burn romance with several interesting and important secondary characters (Britt's father, grandfather, housekeeper/cook to name a few). The leading ladies are: Lieutenant Theodora (Teddy) Alexander, occupational/physical therapist, excellent at what she does with a wonderful upbeat personality. Although she is haunted by the memory of her wife killed in the line of duty. She uses her position for a sense of safety and to make a difference in the lives of others. And, Captain Britt Story, capable leader who is focused on setting the record straight about how she loss her arm and she wants desperately to get out of the military. This is also a read about family.

I thought the interaction and support among the characters was heart warming, I also enjoyed learning about breeding thoroughbreds. Like Teddy, I have enjoyed watching horse racing but was not aware of what goes on behind the scene in regard to breeding. In my opinion, when reading a romance in particular, if I can learn something that is a good thing,.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Captain Britt has lost a lot being in the Army not only has she lost her arm she lost in what the Army suppose to represent honor and the good in humanity but when the commands of the Army fail to help a young soldier life all she wants is to leave the Army and move on with her life.

Lieutenant Teddy is a occupational therapist who lost her wife Shannon six years ago. She very excited about project that her and commander Tom who also like father to her gets to work on to advance Prosthetic to give soldiers a chance to return to duty. When she assigned to help Britt rehab it’s because they want Britt to be first subject to try the advance prosthetic but what they both don’t know that it’s to keep a eye on Britt because she carries a burden that they want to keep her in line so she won’t be able to say her piece.

I like this read the relationship she has with her grandfather is good like how he doesn’t let anything slide with Britt. I like that her relationship with her father Brock has mend it when he realize his career is not as important then his daughter. Britt and Teddy romance was great like how they got to know each other. Love how they explain which horses can produce champions and which ones don’t how what it entails when you buying a horse.. Overall a great read.