Always by Henley Maverick

Ava Andrews has been trying to heal her broken heart. Her first love, Haden Rutherford, left for the army when they were eighteen. Soon after, he stopped answering her calls, her letters… ending the relationship with no explanation. She’d always done her best to move on. Yet, after a string of failed relationships – and countless bad dates – all she can seem to think about is how much she still misses him. How much she still loves him. How much she still hates him.

Seven years, one gunshot wound, and a serious bout of PTSD later, Haden has returned home. And Lyla isn’t the only one heartbroken. A chance encounter at a local bar reminded Haden just how much he loved Ava. How much he still loves her. Having ghosted her all those years ago to protect her, Haden is realizing how much of a mistake he made. All he wants is to hold her. Kiss her. Beg her forgiveness. It’s time for him to fix what’s broken – time to heal them both. If only she’ll let him.
They say time heals all. Hopefully, that’s true. Because this is one epic wound.