He's fighting for peace...Battle-bruised soldier, Jerry Tierno returns to his small hometown before heading back to war. Top on his list is avoiding his ex-fiancée at all costs. The shrapnel that sliced open his leg is nothing compared to the gash she left in his heart. Even if he has to cross the desert all over again, he'll be damned if he'll let her know how much she hurt him.She's fighting for love...Kimber Reynolds made the worst mistake of her life when she broke off her engagement. It took her some time to conquer the fear and loneliness that made her question his love, but she's strong now and determined to win back her sexy soldier. The only problem is his evasive manuevers outsmart her full-on attacks.All is fair in love and war.The town's Fourth of July celebration is the perfect place to stage her battle for love. But before Kimber can win him over, she must prove she's tough enough to be a soldier's wife and convince Jerry she'll be waiting the next time he returns home.