Books like A love to keep by Cynthia Rutledge
Lori Loveland’s faith guides her through a six‑month tenure as nanny to the McCashlin girls, and she emerges ready to forge a new path. When she meets the handsome single dad, Drew, she realizes a connection deeper than a job.
Drew, grappling with personal tragedy, sees in Lori the bright light he needs. As their bond grows, his children flourish under her care, and his own faith is rekindled. The family’s dynamics shift as Lori contemplates leaving and Drew must decide whether to ask her to stay forever.
Set in a Christian romance framework, the novel follows their journey through faith, family, and love, showcasing how ordinary roles can blossom into extraordinary companionship.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Cynthia Rutledge
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