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Jake McPherson, a Civil War veteran wounded in body and spirit, retreats into solitude following the sudden death of his wife. His son, however, requires a mother’s love and guidance. When the town’s austere schoolmarm, Alicia Merriweather, visits to warn Jake of his son’s behavior, she becomes the unexpected catalyst for change. Recognizing Jake’s pain and loneliness beneath his gruff exterior, Alicia offers a chance for healing and companionship as both confront their own hardships.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Carolyn Davidson
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