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Laney McCain has quietly, yet relentlessly, pursued Galen O'Sullivan’s affection for years, believing that the time is right for him to see the woman she has become. Galen, however, largely dismisses her as his best friend’s annoying sister.
The arrival of Ishmael and Ivy Grubb—a rough but eager pair squatting on the O’Sullivan property—diverts Galen’s focus. Despite their crudeness, he extends mercy and lets them stay, securing help around the farm. Yet this decision weighs heavily on him, as it forces him to confront what truly matters between family duty and the pursuit of happiness.
Set in a western pastoral landscape, the story blends themes of love, faith, and the challenges of compromising and reconciling one’s own ambitions with the demands of community.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Cathy Marie Hake
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