Because of You

Jessica Scott — 2011

From the war-torn streets of Baghdad to the bittersweet comforts of the home front, two wounded hearts navigate the battlefield of coming home from war in this explosive eBook original from newcomer Jessica Scott. Keeping his men alive is all that matters to Sergeant First Class Shane Garrison. But meeting Jen St. James the night before his latest deployment makes Shane wonder if there’s more to life than war. He leaves for Iraq remembering a single kiss with a woman he’ll never see again—until a near fatal attack lands him back at home and in her care. Jen has survived her own brush with death and endured its scars. And yet there’s a fire in Shane that makes Jen forget all about her past. He may be her patient, but when this warrior looks her in the eyes, she feels—for the first time in a long time—like a woman. Shane is too proud to ask for help, but for Jen, caring for him is more than a duty—it’s a need. And as Jen guides Shane through the fires of healing, she finds something she never expected—her deepest desire. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: This Fierce Splendor, Spellbound, and Tender, Loving Cure. Praise for Because of You “Jessica Scott is an exciting new voice in romantic fiction who bursts upon the scene with an unputdownable debut novel!"—New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr “Edgy and current—and a truly satisfying love story. Put this book, Jessica Scott's, Because of You, on your “must read” list.”—New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann “Jessica Scott writes with a soldier's heart. Because Of You is touching, authentic and a fantastic read.”—New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard “Crackling with realism, sizzling with sexual tension, and pulsing with emotion, Jessica Scott has penned an unforgettable military romance that delivers heartache and hope on every page.”—New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire “An amazing debut novel. Jessica Scott writes military romance with an authenticity and emotional depth that's impossible to beat.”—New York Times bestselling author Pamela Clare

Reviews

Lover of Romance @addictedtoromance

Jan 1, 2023

Because of You is the first book in the "Coming Home" series and after last Christmas when I read the novella that follows this book, I had been wanting to return back to this series. I liked that this is mainly just a military romance (without a ton of the suspense or danger factors) and I really loved seeing how our pair comes together. They first meet at a night before deployment celebration and there is a connection between them. But then Shane gets injured and Jen is a nurse at the hospital that Shane is brought to. I really liked what we see here with these two and seeing how Jen helps Shane get through his injuries and come to terms with overcoming them. I really like how Jen is exactly the type of woman that Shane needs. She has a kind gentle heart, but she can also be firm when she needs to be and gives the push that Shane actually needs. I really responded so well to this and seeing them bond in the way that they do here. I loved the antics from their friends and seeing how this book builds into what happens with "Book 2--and yes I immediately jumped into that one" and I was so captivated by the way that this author charmed my heart so quickly with this one here. There is such focus on character building and seeing how each our hero and heroine handles their disabilities and struggles with their health. I was so captivated in that our heroine has fought cancer and how that has affected her but seeing the beautiful way that Shane proves to her she is beautiful just the way she is and *my heart* was just captivated. Definitely intrigued to see what she builds within this series.