Books like Second chance family by Margaret Daley
Whitney Maxwell has long put her own longing for a family on hold to dedicate herself fully to teaching. When she meets Jason, a courageous autistic boy struggling with his father's challenges, and Dr. Shane McCoy, a physician haunted by a tragic past, she discovers that healing can come from the most unexpected places.
Together, Whitney, Jason, his dad, and Dr. McCoy form an unlikely support network, learning to navigate faith, forgiveness, and the complexities of caring for someone with autism. As their collective strength grows, they open their hearts to the possibility of a new family dynamic built on compassion and renewal.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Margaret Daley
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