Rawlings, Oklahoma, 1945. Johnny Henry is coming home from the Pacific, and his estranged wife, Kathleen, secretly watches him step off the train to a hero's welcome. Her heart races when she sees him; his breaks when he doesn't spot her. Misunderstanding and tragedy had destroyed their marriage right before he shipped out. Now Johnny's pride will keep him from confessing how wrong he had been; now Kathleen's hurt will stop her from running into his arms. But when a disturbed stalker plunges Kathleen into a real-life nightmare, her only hope is Johnny -- and a love that can bring two hearts through every battle, especially the one within.

I found this book disappointing. I generally enjoy Garlock's books. However, this one is clearly a continuation of a previous one. You can read it as a stand alone, but there is so much discussion of events before that it is frustrating. So many extra names of people who are not in this book. And it is so very irritating when grown adults don't discuss things and act like children. Wrapped up VERY quickly at the end.

Sending as part of the 2019 Holiday Gift Giving. Enjoy!

This was a good story. tells of sorrow and miscommunications. I don't think they needed the bad language to tell the story. I put it in my give away box.