What Matters Most

I have only read a handful of books by this talented author, and to date, this has been the best story. The story centers around billionaire and retired Marine, Aiden Sinclair , and Faith Chapman, his personal assistant and someone who has been in love with him since she was 18 years old. Two years ago, Aiden returned from his last tour in the Middle East a changed man. A man that now drowns his feelings in a bottle while Faith feels hopeless when she seems unable to help him. Unbeknown to his friends and family, that last tour affected his self-worth, his moral compass and the ability to forgive himself, even though he saved his best friend by carrying him 10 miles. But the story is more that this plot. I am truly grateful that Ms Dawson highlights not only the physical injuries that the dedicated men and women that serve our country have to endure during war, but also the psychological injuries that they suffer . Whether PTSD, or moral injuries. The later challenged because of the conditions of war. We as a nation, need to do a better job of assisting these brave men and women when they return home. In this story, the used of dogs for the vets was presented since these animals give unconditional love . A type of love we all needed, but especially the returning troops. The other important help was professional help. All in all a story that is heartbreaking, and at times you will want to cry for AIden, but it’s also a heartwarming story of hope, compassion, and love. So, thank you, Ms Dawson , for that reminder. I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.