The Army, however, has derailed her plans. Instead of the California post she anticipated, west Texas cacti and an artillery training base are the unexpected sights on her new horizons. Not one to question orders, she’s not sure how her skills in airplane engine maintenance will be of use in this desolate region.
But when CJ meets fellow WAC enlistee Brady Buchanan, Fort Bliss might live up to its name.
Kate Christie, author of Gay Pride & Prejudice, Beautiful Game, and Leaving LA, was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After studying women's history at Smith College, she earned a Master's in Creative Writing from Western Washington University. Currently she lives near Seattle with her wife, three daughters, and the family dog.