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Luke Harris, who grew up without a family, moves next to Janie Corbett, a widowed mother, and her three kids. With his faithful Labrador retriever by his side, Luke seeks to create the family he has always wanted. Janie's past wounds make her hesitant, but with Luke’s willingness to confront his own history and the support of Janie's children, they all discover the possibility of a new, loving family.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carolyne Aarsen
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