Growing up the proverbial military brat, Valerie Standish has shed her old ways. Yet, she's been around long enough to recognize that familiar arrogance when Kevin Morgan walks through the door. This time she is drawn to the persistent captain like she hasn't been to any man before, making it harder to keep her promise—never get involved with an officer.Kevin doesn't have a problem with her unwillingness to commit long term. He isn't quite ready to settle either. For years, he's worked hard to earn a promotion to Major. He wants one last fling before tying himself to a wife for the rest of his life.But time proves them both liars as they begin to fall for each other. Neither is prepared for the ache of betrayal as they come face to face with the truth about one another.Will either of them be able to walk away unscathed or have the trenches of love already been dug?