An achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and healing, this sweeping military romance is perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks, Jojo Moyes, and Kristin Hannah.'A warm, emotional, roller-coaster of a read... I adored this sweepingly romantic debut' Daily Mail'Lisa Carter weaves an earth-shattering tale' Woman's Own'A heart-wrenching story' Woman'Immerse yourself in this beautiful & insightful story.' ***** Reader review'The love story is very special.' ***** Reader review'Powerful and impactful' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put this book down, it gripped me from the start' ***** Reader reviewAfghanistan, 2007. Carl meets Sarah, a nurse, at Camp Bastion and they feel an instant connection. But she's the girlfriend of his fellow soldier, Danny, so he pledges to keep his distance.Finally back in England, Carl vows to never forget those who didn't make it home, honouring each of them with a tattoo of a poppy. While many miles away, Sarah tries to forget the man she swore to leave behind.But when Carl and Sarah are thrown back together, it's clear that both of them are broken. But do the scars of what they went through run to deep, or is there a chance they can find happiness again, together . . .This unforgettable journey of resilience and redemption will capture your heart and soul.