This is the second of four books in the Circle of Wounded Souls series. The Circle of Wounded Souls concerns three young adults, all suffering deep emotional scars inflicted by years of physical, abuse, emotional neglect, rape, and isolation. They meet and begin a journey of healing through unconditional love, incredible miracles and acts of heroism and devotion. This is no sugary sweet romance story. It is four books full of hilarious and heartbreaking events that will have you laughing, and crying out loud. It recounts the gut wrenching violence of the Vietnam War and the terrible impact it had, not only on those who fought there, but also their loved ones back home. The series also includes incredible acts of tenderness, love, miracles and redemption. Those who have read it claim it is the most amazing, enjoyable and unpredictable roller coaster of a ride they've ever read. This story opens when the main male character's future is thrown in doubt after he is sent to fight in Vietnam. His two loves are left to live their lives filled with despair. Rachel is unable to cope with her loneliness and fear for Jim after he leaves for his overseas assignment. Mary, has been imprisoned forever by her greedy parents, and hopes against all hope that her lover will somehow find and free her; completely unaware of her lover's military service.