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Jaden Bruxelle, a hospice nurse and single mother, faces the challenges of caring for her special‑needs son Tate. Through unexpected events and revelations, she learns to let go of her fears and anger, easing her control over Tate’s life while navigating family dynamics and the demands of a caregiving role.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Cathy Lamb
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