Elle James Вђ“ Soldierвђ™s Duty. Il Dovere Di Un So... May 2026

Thirteen years ago, Angus left Montana for the military, leaving behind his girlfriend, . Bree had promised to wait for him, but fate took a dark turn. After a violent confrontation with her abusive stepfather in a barn, Bree fled town, believing she had caused his death when the barn subsequently burned down with him inside.

As Angus and his brothers hunt for their father—who vanished while tracking an escaped prisoner—they must also figure out who is targeting Bree’s mother.

(or Il dovere di un soldato ) is the high-stakes first installment in the Iron Horse Legacy series by Elle James . It’s a second-chance military romance that follows Angus McKinnon , an elite Delta Force operator who returns to his family’s Montana ranch after his father mysteriously disappears in the Crazy Mountains. The Story of Angus and Bree

Living in Alaska to hide from her past, Bree is forced to return to Montana when she learns her mother has been poisoned. Upon her arrival, she crosses paths with Angus, who is now managing the ranch and leading the search for his father. Key Plot Elements

Despite the years and secrets between them, the chemistry between Angus and Bree remains "smoking" hot. Bree tries to keep Angus at a distance to protect him from her legal secrets, but Angus is determined to keep her safe.

While Angus and Bree find their "happily ever after" in this book, the overarching mystery of their missing father is not resolved, leading directly into the next books in the series. Elle James - Fantastic Fiction

Bree lives in constant fear that returning to Montana will lead to murder charges for her stepfather's death.