Lale Pehlivan is doing research for her dissertation on a founding family in the early days of California. Her research leads her to an old family home and its caretaker, Hank Moreno. Hank is a vet who lives alone with his dog and the last thing that he wants or needs is someone snooping around in his family archives. Lale’s personality is a breath of sunshine and sweet smells to Hank. Hank is a cantankerous hermit who doesn’t like people around him. When they are together, something or someone has got to give! I really enjoyed this story. The author has written a beautifully crafted story with fabulous characterization that had me savoring the story to the very last page. This book is highly recommended to anyone who loves contemporary romance.

Forever a Soldier by Genevieve Turner is now available by Victory Editing Publishing. An egalley of this book was made available by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.