Katherine Morgan desperately wants to be with the man of her dreams, Bryce Collard, but Bryce only wants to think of his career. Ten years ago Bryce left to study medicine, and specialize in pediatrics, choosing to care for the indigenous children in Northern Australia. It devastated his father to be separated from his son. Then there had been his other good classmate, Frank Davis. Bryce, Katherine and Frank were all relatively close. Frank became on edge with his good friend being gone, so he joined the Army. Kate had always loved Bryce but when he told her the stress of marriage would upset his career, she and Frank became an item. Her heart still cares for Bryce, yet knowing there's no future with him, she decides to marry Frank. When Frank returns from Iraq, a war hero, she notices the changes in him. Others soon begin to observe the transformation in Frank too. No matter how hard Kate tries to forget her feelings for Bryce they are still there, and deep down Bryce knows he wants to be with Kate too but he will not betray Frank and tell them his true feelings. Once Kate and Frank said their wedding vows it was too late. When things begin to spiral out of control, will Kate find herself in the arms of Bryce or help ease things over with Frank?

The Soldier's Girl is a splendid read. Romona Hilliger tells a good story expressing even the family life in the home when discussing Bryce and his father, and how his father misses the times he and his son sat out on the veranda sharing a beer; the scene was quite reminiscent. She even allowed this reader to feel the sadness that the father felt for his son being away from him. Each of the three main characters were indeed well-rounded, and skillfully developed in their styles and characteristics to make them believable in all their actions, as their expression easily lifted off the pages, bringing them to life. The dialogue and storyline was absolutely wonderfully written, and left a huge impression on this reader.

Reviewed by: Linda L.