is a short, steamy military "instalove" romance novella by Tamrin Banks , published in January 2023. It serves as the first book in the multi-author Jewel of the Month series. Plot Overview

The story follows , a young woman recovering in a hospital from a traumatic accident that left her with physical scars and a limp. Her life changes when Jeremy Henderson , a soldier home on leave, accidentally walks into her room while looking for someone else.

: Despite the mistake, Jeremy is immediately drawn to Garnet. He sees past her injuries and loneliness, finding a kinship with her that makes him reconsider his nomadic military life.

The Jewel of the Month series consists of eight books, each by a different author, centered around "jewel-themed" heroines and romantic encounters. About – Tamrin Banks' Love Links

: Garnet is secretive about her past, and when she suddenly disappears from the hospital, Jeremy treats finding her as his "last mission".