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""Dwyer's experiences as a West Point graduate, Army spouse, and mother of two combat Veterans shines through in her authentic and empathetic portrayal of military life. Highly recommended."" -Bob Mayer, NYT bestselling author, West Point graduate and former Green Beret 2003. The War on Terror rocks the world, but Kelly McGowan dreams only of the exciting adventures ahead with her fiancé Matt, a new Army lieutenant from West Point. When Matt deploys to Iraq, reality hits. Kelly, coping with her loneliness, questions if their love will endure. Matt returns from war aloof and sullen, forcing Kelly to deal with her emotions - and a secret from his past that could destroy their future. She seeks solace at her aunt's beach house, only to be walloped by a catastrophic hurricane. The Roof Above is the story of a young woman's journey through war, storms, and secrets to find her tribe and the love she deserves.

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"""The Roof Above offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of life's transitions and the complexities of military spouse life. It stands as an inspiring and insightful read for those navigating life's changes, providing a fresh perspective on the dynamic and evolving nature of our own journeys."" -Literary Titan ""When I read The Roof Above... I am reminded that some of us are born to be one of the many threads that will, in time, stitch together this magnificent cloth of friendship, admiration, duty, courage, love, support, and gratitude and it will enrich and engulf our lives and embrace us like nothing else imaginable."" -Mary Nethery Dailey, spouse of Ambassador and Lieutenant General (Ret) Dell Dailey ""Dwyer's experiences as a West Point graduate, Army spouse, and mother of two combat Veterans shines through in her authentic and empathetic portrayal of military life. Highly recommended."" -Bob Mayer, NYT bestselling author, West Point graduate and former Green Beret ""With the same clever humor and honesty evident in Tough as Nails, Dwyer captures the challenging realities of life as an Army spouse and delivers a meaningful story of love and loss, forgiveness and fortitude."" -Laurel McHargue, award-winning author and former Army Officer"

"""When I read The Roof Above... I am reminded that some of us are born to be one of the many threads that will, in time, stitch together this magnificent cloth of friendship, admiration, duty, courage, love, support, and gratitude and it will enrich and engulf our lives and embrace us like nothing else imaginable."" -Mary Nethery Dailey, spouse of Ambassador and Lieutenant General (Ret) Dell Dailey ""Dwyer's experiences as a West Point graduate, Army spouse, and mother of two combat Veterans shines through in her authentic and empathetic portrayal of military life. Highly recommended."" -Bob Mayer, NYT bestselling author, West Point graduate and former Green Beret ""With the same clever humor and honesty evident in Tough as Nails, Dwyer captures the challenging realities of life as an Army spouse and delivers a meaningful story of love and loss, forgiveness and fortitude."" -Laurel McHargue, award-winning author and former Army Officer"

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Gail Dwyer graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981, the second class with women. Her memoir, Tough as Nails, published in 2009, chronicles her experiences. Three days after her graduation, she married Steve, West Point Class of 1980. An Army spouse for decades, she is the very proud mom of an educator, a foster parent, and two Army officers. She respects and admires those who serve, and the spouses and family members who serve as well. Originally from Braintree, Massachusetts, she now lives in Mexico Beach, Florida, where she's the only old lady building sandcastles with her grandkids wearing a Red Sox hat.

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