A Family's Hope

Luke Harris grew up without family and that's fine with him.Family means opening yourself up to pain and loss. Yet, a part of him still yearns for someone to care for. And when he and his goofy dog, Cooper, move into a house next door to the lovely Janie Corbett and her adorable kids, he starts to allow himself to think of possibilities.Janie Corbett has been once-burned and has zero intention to let herself get mislead by a man again.Life is easier on your own. Or so she likes to tell herself. But when she injures herself trying to be the independent home-owner she wants to be, Luke steps in to help.But she has her three children to protect and, even more important, her own bruised heart. She can't allow the achingly handsome man or his rambunctiou dog who her children adore, to break down the barriers she spent years erecting. It would hurt too much when he leaves. Because what man would want to take on a woman with three children? 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.