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Doctor J.C. Mueller is in urgent need of a sitter for his beloved orphaned niece. When he learns that the girl who has captured her heart is Maddie Carter—a full‑time caregiver for her ailing mother—he faces a dilemma: can he trust the one who holds the niece’s affection? Maddie, having returned to Rosewood, Texas, had given up her dream of opening a tea shop after caring for her mother. J.C. offers her an unexpected opportunity: if she watches his niece, the chance to open her dream shop could become a reality. In exchange, Maddie’s presence teaches J.C. that adding love to his life might ease his own burdens. Together, they discover that love can be the best prescription for both heart and home.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Bonnie K. Winn
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