Ryan Wagner thought he'd left his past behind when he walked away from the military. But now, back in Miami, he's trying to find his place in a world that feels a little too quiet. The one person who's always been there for him? Lizzy Packer—the girl next door and the friend who helped him survive boot camp with her letters and unwavering support.

But the boy who left is gone, and the man who's returned has muscles that Lizzy can't ignore... especially when it's her job to help him rehab after his injury. As a physical therapist, she's used to touching her patients, but Ryan's touch hits differently. What starts as a friendship—one they've both cherished for years—begins to blur in ways Lizzy can't control.

Ryan never expected to feel this way about Lizzy. But with her soft touch and her unwavering loyalty, he's finding it harder to keep his feelings buried. When the lines between friendship and something more disappear, will Lizzy be able to keep her heart in check? Or will life throw them a curveball neither of them saw coming?

In this standalone, friends-to-lovers military romance, Ryan and Lizzy must learn that sometimes what they see as friendship is just the beginning of a love story they never expected. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed.