Battle Scars

After seven years in the military, Leah Baker is ready to rebuild her life, but reentering civilian life is tougher than she expected. At 25, she's facing an uncertain future and trying to reconcile who she is now with who she used to be. Moving in with her older brother, Nate, seems like the perfect way to find her footing until she meets his roommate, Jayson Pierce.

Jayson is everything Leah didn't plan on: guarded, inked, and intensely private. Beneath his tough exterior and tattooed skin lies a complicated past that's made him build walls Leah knows all too well. But where others might be deterred, Leah sees the cracks, and her stubborn determination pushes her to break through them.

As Leah navigates life after the military, she finds herself more drawn to Jay than she ever anticipated. She's willing to confront his defenses with the same resolve she used to face her own fears. But unlocking Jaxon's heart means risking her own in the process, and discovering if she's ready to trust someone else as she starts to rebuild her life.

Will Leah's resilience be enough to not only heal herself but also reach the one person who's convinced he doesn't need saving?