A Soldier In Conard County

A Soldier In Conard County
Rachel Lee

He never expected to fall in loveWhen he first arrives in town, Sergeant Gil York’s mourning a friend. But when he meets Miriam Baker, the troubled hero feels alive in a way he hasn’t in years. Gil’s walls are high… but can Miri scale them?

He’s honoring a fallen friend...

but never expected to fall in love.

When he first arrives in Conard County, Sergeant Gil York is licking the wounds of combat—and mourning a beloved friend. But when he meets his fallen buddy’s cousin, Miriam Baker, the troubled hero feels alive in a way he hasn’t in years. Gil’s walls are high...but Miri might just be the one to scale them, right into his heart.

RACHEL LEE was hooked on writing by the age of twelve and practiced her craft as she moved from place to place all over the United States. This New York Times bestselling author now resides in Florida and has the joy of writing full-time.

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A Soldier in Conard County

Rachel Lee

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A SOLDIER IN CONARD COUNTY

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Published in Great Britain 2018

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To all the men and women who have made sacrifices the rest of us can’t begin to comprehend.

May you find comfort.

Contents

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About the Author (#ud9510fde-2767-5406-8fa7-cec94b98d23c)

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