They've been best friends for years, but as high school
ends, Zane Beck can't help but look at his Amish
neighbor, Lila Lehman, with different eyes. Her
controlling father sees only one future for Lila, though,
and arranges for her to be courted by an upstanding young
Amish man. When Zane sees the two together, his plans for
the future crumble, and he impulsively enlists in the
Army, following in his father's footsteps.
However, the passing of years and the distance between
them isn't enough to halt their now hidden feelings for
each other. If being together used to be difficult, it's
now impossible, especially with the Amish opposed to war.
Zane's service takes a dramatic turn when he's sent to
Afghanistan. Being on the front line and the reality of
taking a life has him questioning whether he can continue
to serve or not. But all choices have consequences--both
his and hers. With Lila preparing to marry another, will
these one-time sweethearts ever find the life together
that they both still long for?