Together, forgiveness might give them a second chance.Nurse's aide Naomi Deacon desperately wants to heal her devastated soul. After caring for her fiancé in his final months, she's returned to her small hometown alone and looking for direction. So when a pregnant teenager needs in-home care, Naomi takes the job… even though the young woman's step-brother is the bad boy who broke her heart.Jess Schroder is lucky to have survived his wild teenage years. With time, he's grown into a man compassionate enough to take in his expecting step-sister. But when the only woman he ever loved is part of the package, he's painfully reminded of their lost passion.As they prepare for the baby's arrival, the two high-school sweethearts rekindle old feelings. But Jess doesn't know how to prove he's really changed. And Naomi carries a dark secret from their past that could destroy any hope for their future.Can Naomi and Jess forgive their younger selves to build a new, better life? After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.
