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Principal Peter Stone, guided by his Christian faith, takes on the mentor role for troubled student Sean Williams, bringing him into the life of the school’s community and his own family. Laura, a devoted widow, balances caring for four children and ailing aunt while finding herself surrounded by Peter’s ranch and church community. Without a focus on romance or religion, the living‑in of Peter’s ranch becomes a meeting ground where Peter, the children, and their families are drawn together, challenging each to embrace faith, love, and the possibility of new beginnings.
The novel explores faith‑based guidance, family resilience, and the unexpected intersections of lives when people choose to support one another amid everyday challenges.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Margaret Daley
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