The love forged between a soldier and his pen pal is tested when he takes a job on her family's ranch in this inspirational romance. Returning soldier Dylan Hart heads to Texas to finally meet pen pal Holly Lynch. When he arrives, he's shocked to discover the plucky beauty he fell in love with has kept a very big secret. Scarred emotionally by his past, Dylan is deeply hurt that Holly didn't trust him with such a vital truth about herself. When he's hired as a cowboy on her family's vast ranch, he's committed to staying in town. And as he slowly reconnects with the woman whose letters once saved him, he'll have to take a look inside his heart to discover what matters most. Praise for Heart of a Soldier "Holly is a strong, inspiring heroine who reminds the reader that while life is not always easy, it is always worthwhile." — RT Book Reviews , 4 1/2 stars