Holding Hope — Laura Drake

Can love conquer fear?When former army sniper Douglas 'Bear' Steele is released from jail, all he wants is to be left alone to live a quiet life in the small town of Widow's Grove. So when he meets Hope Sanderson in a support group, his attraction is unexpected and inconvenient.Hope, who recently survived a violent bank robbery, has vowed to conquer her fear, and leave behind her safe, ordered life for one of adventure and daring.As the two help each other heal, caring and empathy turn to love. But where can their love fit, given their opposing life goals?