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Chloe Evans, a devoted mother, leaves her troubled past behind to rebuild her life in Jack Pine, Oregon. Determined to give her son Jeremy the childhood he deserves, she enters a quiet, close‑knit community. When Jeremy brings a sick puppy to the town’s enigmatic veterinarian, Ben Longtree, Chloe finds herself irresistibly drawn to the man everyone warns her to stay away from. As they navigate caring for the pup and their growing bond, both Chloe and Ben confront their own shadows and discover that healing can begin when they are open to a second chance.
The novel explores themes of family, redemption, and the healing power of connection while celebrating the unique quirks of small‑town life and the bonds between humans and animals.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Catherine Anderson
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