Full Measures by Rebecca Yarros is a stand-alone romance that will require at least 1 box of tissues and a hearty glass of your favorite wine. Be prepared to be sad, happy, sad, happy and completely overwhelmed. 
 Ember's father just died. He was in the Army, in Afghanistan and now he's never coming home. Her family is falling apart around her and she wants to fall apart too, but then Josh walks into her life and he is her life preserver. The feelings that ignite between these two help erase most of the debilitating pain Ember feels from her dad's passing. He makes life livable again. 
 So what happens when she discovers Josh's secret is the one thing that can send her spiraling right back down into a pit of despair with no hope in sight? 
 READ THIS BOOK and find out!!!! It's awesome! Well-paced and very well-written.