Books like Family for Keeps/Sadie's Hero by Margaret Daley
Pediatric nurse Tess Morgan has always envisioned a big family, but her hopes are abruptly shattered when her fiancé is murdered. Grieving and questioning her faith, Tess finds unexpected hope when she meets Peter "Mac" MacPherson, a former football legend and widowed single father who has turned to God and family for healing. Together, they navigate loss, rediscover faith, and consider building a new family unit.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Margaret Daley
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