A Soldier's Christmas — Lauren Hawkeye

Two years ago, Gavin Hunter got the send-off of a lifetime before heading overseas for what would be his last tour of duty. Now he's back, but he's changed from the things he's seen. Every detail of his best friend's wedding weekend is torture… every detail, that is, except for a bright-haired, tattooed, wild bridesmaid whose kiss is still seared into his memory.

Kate Lennox can take a hint, and it's obvious that the soldier she kissed so eagerly years ago is no longer interested in pursuing that connection that sparked between them. Still, she'd do anything to drive that sad look from his eyes, the one that only disappears when she's around.

Gavin still wants her, but he knows he's in no shape to start anything more. But when he remembers just how perfect Kate is for him, he knows he has to do what is right to keep from dragging her down with him.