A shorter version of this story previously appeared in the For Love and Honor anthologyBefore Candis Terrys wild Wilder brothers met their matches, a soldier gets a homecoming in Sweet, TexasHes given up Army Ranger Lieutenant Aiden Marshall fought in some of the most hellish corners on earth and survived. Those closest to him, did not. When he returns home to Sweet, Texas, he believes hes broken and has lost everythingincluding his soul. The only fair thing he can do to the woman whos patiently waited for him to come home is tell her to move on with her lifewithout him. but she never will Sassy waitress Paige Walker has no intention of walking away from the man of her dreams. He gave his all for his country and served with honor. Now its time to pull him from the darkness and give him hope. With a heap of love, the help of the entire town, and a tail-wagging companion, Paige makes sure her hero knows theres no place like home sweet home.