The Sound of Boots

By SM Billups

The sound of boots once meant fear. Now, it means safety.
Haunted by trauma and hunted by a violent past, Helena struggles to rebuild her life in the quiet spaces between fear and hope. With the steady love of her husband Jacob-a drill sergeant whose strength is matched only by his gentleness-she learns to heal through art, therapy, and the fragile courage it takes to be seen.
When danger resurfaces and Helena is forced to fight for her life, it is not only love that saves her, but community-the neighbors, soldiers, and friends who refuse to let her face the darkness alone. The Sound of Boots is a powerful story of survival, resilience, and the kind of love that does not erase fear, but stands guard against it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GS9R92MJ
• ISBN13: 9798246729076
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"