I read this on Kindle, so while I don't know the number of pages , it is a novella. The story is predictable, but sweet nonetheless. On the same theme Mary Balogh's Simply Love offers a similar battle-deformed war veteran finding love scenario with far more depth. Both protagonists are likeable and sympathetic. Diane Gaston is a skilled and experienced author who rather appears to have tossed this one off in a hurry. Tantalizing problems appear and are easily brushed away. Secondary characters, the former batman Coombs and his drum-following wife are introduced but not developed. I was surprised when I finished the book in just a couple of hours (perhaps less). Initially I thought it was a good story, but as I have written this review I have become more aware of the missed opportunites. If you are looking for a quick wounded warrior read this may suit you to a niceity. ( )