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Widower Flynn O'Roarke faces the weight of two recent tragedies: the death of his wife and the murder of his eldest daughter and grandson’s father. Left to raise an orphaned boy, Flynn's grief is raw and he feels unworthy of being called a great father or grandfather.
Enter Susanna Troy, a single mother who sees beyond Flynn's aloof exterior. She recognizes the pain that masks his gruff demeanor and offers a connection that could help him heal. Together they must learn to let go of the past and rediscover what it means to love and be loved.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Marie Ferrarella
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