This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.If he never had to be responsible for anything ever again…it would be too soon for himJake Thompson never realized how many decisions he used to make in a day until he lost the nerve to make any and was forced to leave the army. But he''s starting to believe this horse therapy program they''ve put him in might actually help to get past the nightmare of indecision he''s faced since losing his troop. And it''s all because of instructor Charlotte Nicholson.As if the recently widowed single mom in charge of the rehab farm doesn''t have enough on her plate without Jake adding his problems to hers. But being with Charlie makes him think beyond his pain to the future. If seems as if he''s being offered a second chance at happiness…and all he needs to do is make the decision to take it. Something far easier said than done.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Is he ready to soar like an eagle…and live again?When Stephen MacDonald brings Barbara Carew an injured bald eagle, the widowed veterinarian doesn''t expect to heal two wounded males! Although he came to rural Tennessee to recover from his own accident, Stephen seems invested in Orville''s future…and Barbara''s. But even as their connection grows, Barbara isn''t sure she''s ready. Or has she already started to teach Stephen–and herself–to soar again?

He's no killer…. Or is he? According to Liz Gibson's cold case file, Jud Slaughter's wife disappeared seven years ago without a trace. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, everyone still thinks Jud is guiltier than sin. But Liz's detective instincts aren't so sure. Neither is her woman's intuition.Gentle and charming, Jud might be above Liz's suspicion, but as new, disturbing truths come to light, Liz must wade into a terrifying quagmire of family intrigue where love and death collide…and everyone has motive.On top of everything else, the moment she and Jud are in the same room together, she can't help but break cop rule number one: never fall in love with the perp.

When Paul Bouvet buys the old Delaney mansion, everyone in Rossiter, Tennessee, wonders what the big-city pilot is really after in their backwoods town. But Paul can''t reveal what he hopes to find in Rossiter. If people learn the truth, his task will be even more difficult. In fact, the good citizens may even run him out of town.Then he hires Ann Corrigan to help restore his new property and finds himself falling in love with her. Suddenly his secret is at risk—as well as his life. And the closer he gets to Ann, the more crucial the truth becomes….

Her client is her ex-husband''s son.When Kate Mullholland divorced David Canfield twenty years ago for an act of betrayal that resulted in the birth of a baby boy, she never expected to see David or his son again. She certainly never expected David to keep track of her successful career as an Atlanta lawyer.But that''s exactly what he did. And now he''s asking for her help. His son, Jason, has been charged with the murder of his high-school sweetheart, and David needs the best lawyer he can find.Kate knows she can handle the case. What she doesn''t know is whether she—and David—can handle the feelings that still exist between them.

His "big" family is getting biggerEveryone in Hollandale, Tennessee, has heard of Dr. Pete Jacobi but they don''t know much about the man. Pete keeps to himself and his family—the three full-grown elephants who roam the sanctuary he built for them. Then one night Tala Newsome needs his help, and Pete finds himself falling for the courageous widow.But loving Tala means accepting a whole bunch of Newsomes—Tala''s two lively kids, her bossy mother-in-law and her eccentric grandmother-in-law.Suddenly Pete and his "girls" are learning the REAL meaning of family.

Old money. Old scandels. A new chance at love…Annabelle Langley is all wrong for Ben Jackson. Ben''s an ambitious district attorney with plans to move up in the political arena. Annabelle''s messy past—or at least the past she believes is hers—will not be helpful to him.But Ben loves Annabelle—it''s the first time he''s felt this way since his fiancée''s death many years ago. And he''s determined to prove Annabelle''s innocence, even though he knows opening this old case will almost certainly destroy his career. But when it seems that the deeper he delves into her secrets, the more damning the evidence against her appears, Ben has second thoughts.Should he stop? Let her go? Or keep fighting for the happiness they both want?

Creature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of all sizes—horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you''ll meet the patients and their owners, and you''ll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures great and small.Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she''s joined the staff of Creature Comfort—a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She''s professional, dedicated and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn''t know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he''s in charge of the clinic''s budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan.Until Dr. Sarah—and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq—show him that his calculations are dead wrong.

When Paul Bouvet buys the old Delaney mansion, everyone in Rossiter, Tennessee, wonders what the big-city pilot is really after in their backwoods town. But Paul can't reveal what he hopes to find in Rossiter. If people learn the truth, his task will be even more difficult. In fact, the good citizens may even run him out of town.Then he hires Ann Corrigan to help restore his new property and finds himself falling in love with her. Suddenly his secret is at risk–as well as his life. And the closer he gets to Ann, the more crucial the truth becomes….

Nobody ever ignores Dr. John McIntyre Thorn In the operating room he's king. His skill as a veterinary surgeon and his devotion to his four-legged patients are legendary. Unfortunately, his bedside manner with their owners needs a little work.When Kit Lockhart brings her Corgi to the clinic for treatment, Mac is scathing in his criticism. Why had she waited so long to get the little dog treated? Only when Kit turns to face him and asks him to repeat his words does he realize she can't hear.For the first time, Mac can't raise his voice to get his way. Now he has to listen. And Kit and her young daughter have a lot to teach him.

This was supposed to be paradise That's why Tim Wainwright moved his three children to Williamston, Tennessee, population 123. It was to be a refuge from the tragedy that had fractured their lives, a place where Tim could forget his mistakes.That's what the place meant to Nancy Mayfield. The veterinary technician thought she had finally achieved balance and peace in her life, and had put her past behind her.Except no one and no place is perfect–not even Williamston. But maybe two imperfect people make one whole lot of sense.

Dr. Eleanor Grayson, large-animal vet at Creature Comfort, has taken care of animals all her life. Now she's in charge of the new farm program at the local prison. As she meets the inmates, one man catches her eye.Steve Chadwick was still grieving his wife's death when he was convicted of her murder. Now he has only one thing on his mind. Escape! He needs to confront the real killer before the man absconds to Brazil. The last thing Steve can afford is to let the attractive lady vet distract him.And the last thing Eleanor can afford is to fall for a convict with vengeance in his heart.

There's a reason his cold case colleagues call him "Randy" Randy Railsback. And he's never been ashamed of his reputation with the ladies.But he is surprised by his intense reaction to Helena Norcross, one of his defense class students. He usually steers clear of women who aren't sending the get-to-know-you-better vibe. So what is it about Helena?The English professor is clearly bent on revenge against her perpetrator, but Randy's research leads him to believe the guy's crimes are escalating. Not on Randy's watch, buddy. Because for the first time in his life, he's fallen hard. And nobody's going to hurt the woman he loves.

Jake Thompson never realized how many decisions he used to make in a day until he lost the nerve to make any and was forced to leave the Army. But he’s starting to believe this horse therapy program they’ve put him in might actually help to get past the nightmare of indecision he’s faced since losing his troop.And it’s all because of instructor Charlotte Nicholson.As if the recently widowed single mom in charge of the rehab farm doesn’t have enough on her plate without Jake adding his problems to hers.But being with Charlie makes him think beyond his pain to the future. If seems as if he’s being offered a second chance at happiness… and all he needs to do is make the decision to take it.Something far easier said than done.

Family Man "The Only Child is beautifully written, wonderfully rich, totally satisfying."–Debra Dixon, award-winning author A Child Is Missing… Logan MacMillan hasn't seen his granddaughter, Dulcy, since the toddler was snatched by her fugitive mother three years ago. Logan never gave up hope of finding her until the moment his private investigator handed him a death certificate for a little girl named Dulcy MacMillan. A Child Is Found! Molly Halliday knows that the death certificate can't be Dulcy's. But Logan doesn't trust her. The woman lives in a fantasy world–she makes dolls for a living! However, Logan has to admit that one of her dolls looks exactly like his computer portrait of Dulcy as a five-year-old. And Molly modeled that doll on a child she saw less than a year ago.Join Logan and Molly as they search for Dulcy–and find much, much more than they bargained for. "The Only Child is beautifully written, wonderfully rich, totally satisfying. What more could a reader want? Carolyn McSparren is a terrific, talented newcomer who has a gift for finding the emotional compass of a story." – Debra Dixon, award-winning author of Bad to the Bone and Doc Holliday

FAMILY MAN If wishes were horses The child's wish: A pony of her own. For her twelfth birthday–just as her father had promised years ago.The father's wish: A safe and happy life for his daughter. That's all Mike Whitten's ever wanted. And that means keeping her away from Liz Matthews and her "germ-filled" camp for young horselovers. It also means breaking his promise–a promise made in haste–at a time when Mike would have done anything to bring a smile to his child's face.The woman's wish: That Mike would stop treating his daugther as though she were made of glass. And–if Liz Matthews could sneak in a second wish–that he would start looking at Liz as more than just his daughter's riding teacher. "A wonderful romance. Strong. Emotional. Superb. A real page-turner." –Patricia Potter, bestselling author of Starcatcher "Carolyn McSparren is a terrific, talented newcomer who has a gift for finding the emotional compass of a story." Debra Dixon, award-winning author of Bad to the Bone and Doc Holliday

By the Year 2000: CELEBRATE! What have you resolved to do by the year 2000? Victoria Jamerson's waiting for a miracle.Unfortunately, she doesn't believe in miracles.But she has to admit that Scotsman Jamey McLachlan's arrival at her Tennessee home couldn't have come at a better time. She needs all the help she can get to keep her riding school and boarding stables in operation. And Jamey certainly knows his way around horses.Fortunately–for Jamey, anyway–Vic doesn't suspect that his appearance at ValleyCrest is anything more than a happy coincidence. Now he has to find a way of keeping a promise he made to his stepfather without hurting the woman he's beginning to love.It's probably going to take a miracle. And that would be something to celebrate! For both of them….

His "big" family is getting biggerEveryone in Hollandale, Tennessee, has heard of Dr. Pete Jacobi but they don't know much about the man. Pete keeps to himself and his family–the three full-grown elephants who roam the sanctuary he built for them. Then one night Tala Newsome needs his help, and Pete finds himself falling for the courageous widow.But loving Tala means accepting a whole bunch of Newsomes–Tala's two lively kids, her bossy mother-in-law and her eccentric grandmother-in-law.Suddenly Pete and his "girls" are learning the REAL meaning of family.

Creature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of all sizes–horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you'll meet the patients and their owners, and you'll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures great and small. Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she's joined the staff of Creature Comfort–a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She's professional, dedicated and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn't know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he's in charge of the clinic's budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan.Until Dr. Sarah–and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq–show him that his calculations are dead wrong.

Old money. Old scandels. A new chance at love… Annabelle Langley is all wrong for Ben Jackson. Ben's an ambitious district attorney with plans to move up in the political arena. Annabelle's messy past–or at least the past she believes is hers–will not be helpful to him.But Ben loves Annabelle–it's the first time he's felt this way since his fiancée's death many years ago. And he's determined to prove Annabelle's innocence, even though he knows opening this old case will almost certainly destroy his career. But when it seems that the deeper he delves into her secrets, the more damning the evidence against her appears, Ben has second thoughts.Should he stop? Let her go? Or keep fighting for the happiness they both want?

Call of the wild Game ranger Seth Logan’s peaceful life is thrown into chaos the second Emma French bangs on his door. The fiery blonde clearly doesn’t know the first thing about country living…or its dangers. She’s illegally fostering baby skunks—and worse, she has Seth aiding and abetting her!Never one to turn his back on a woman or an animal, Seth agrees to break the rules to help Emma—but only until the skunks are old enough to return to the wild and Emma goes back to her life in Memphis. Yet, as they care for the babies, Seth finds himself breaking another rule, one that he knows will only lead to heartbreak: never fall for a woman who doesn’t want to stay.

Is he ready to soar like an eagle and live again?When Stephen MacDonald brings Barbara Carew an injured bald eagle, the widowed veterinarian doesn’t expect to heal two wounded males! Although he came to rural Tennessee to recover from his own accident, Stephen seems invested in Orville’s future…and Barbara’s. But even as their connection grows, Barbara isn’t sure she’s ready. Or has she already started to teach Stephen—and herself—to soar again?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.If he never had to be responsible for anything ever again…it would be too soon for himJake Thompson never realized how many decisions he used to make in a day until he lost the nerve to make any and was forced to leave the army. But he''s starting to believe this horse therapy program they''ve put him in might actually help to get past the nightmare of indecision he''s faced since losing his troop. And it''s all because of instructor Charlotte Nicholson.As if the recently widowed single mom in charge of the rehab farm doesn''t have enough on her plate without Jake adding his problems to hers. But being with Charlie makes him think beyond his pain to the future. If seems as if he''s being offered a second chance at happiness…and all he needs to do is make the decision to take it. Something far easier said than done.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Is he ready to soar like an eagle…and live again?When Stephen MacDonald brings Barbara Carew an injured bald eagle, the widowed veterinarian doesn''t expect to heal two wounded males! Although he came to rural Tennessee to recover from his own accident, Stephen seems invested in Orville''s future…and Barbara''s. But even as their connection grows, Barbara isn''t sure she''s ready. Or has she already started to teach Stephen–and herself–to soar again?

He's no killer…. Or is he? According to Liz Gibson's cold case file, Jud Slaughter's wife disappeared seven years ago without a trace. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, everyone still thinks Jud is guiltier than sin. But Liz's detective instincts aren't so sure. Neither is her woman's intuition.Gentle and charming, Jud might be above Liz's suspicion, but as new, disturbing truths come to light, Liz must wade into a terrifying quagmire of family intrigue where love and death collide…and everyone has motive.On top of everything else, the moment she and Jud are in the same room together, she can't help but break cop rule number one: never fall in love with the perp.

When Paul Bouvet buys the old Delaney mansion, everyone in Rossiter, Tennessee, wonders what the big-city pilot is really after in their backwoods town. But Paul can''t reveal what he hopes to find in Rossiter. If people learn the truth, his task will be even more difficult. In fact, the good citizens may even run him out of town.Then he hires Ann Corrigan to help restore his new property and finds himself falling in love with her. Suddenly his secret is at risk—as well as his life. And the closer he gets to Ann, the more crucial the truth becomes….

Her client is her ex-husband''s son.When Kate Mullholland divorced David Canfield twenty years ago for an act of betrayal that resulted in the birth of a baby boy, she never expected to see David or his son again. She certainly never expected David to keep track of her successful career as an Atlanta lawyer.But that''s exactly what he did. And now he''s asking for her help. His son, Jason, has been charged with the murder of his high-school sweetheart, and David needs the best lawyer he can find.Kate knows she can handle the case. What she doesn''t know is whether she—and David—can handle the feelings that still exist between them.

His "big" family is getting biggerEveryone in Hollandale, Tennessee, has heard of Dr. Pete Jacobi but they don''t know much about the man. Pete keeps to himself and his family—the three full-grown elephants who roam the sanctuary he built for them. Then one night Tala Newsome needs his help, and Pete finds himself falling for the courageous widow.But loving Tala means accepting a whole bunch of Newsomes—Tala''s two lively kids, her bossy mother-in-law and her eccentric grandmother-in-law.Suddenly Pete and his "girls" are learning the REAL meaning of family.

Old money. Old scandels. A new chance at love…Annabelle Langley is all wrong for Ben Jackson. Ben''s an ambitious district attorney with plans to move up in the political arena. Annabelle''s messy past—or at least the past she believes is hers—will not be helpful to him.But Ben loves Annabelle—it''s the first time he''s felt this way since his fiancée''s death many years ago. And he''s determined to prove Annabelle''s innocence, even though he knows opening this old case will almost certainly destroy his career. But when it seems that the deeper he delves into her secrets, the more damning the evidence against her appears, Ben has second thoughts.Should he stop? Let her go? Or keep fighting for the happiness they both want?

Creature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of all sizes—horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you''ll meet the patients and their owners, and you''ll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures great and small.Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she''s joined the staff of Creature Comfort—a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She''s professional, dedicated and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn''t know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he''s in charge of the clinic''s budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan.Until Dr. Sarah—and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq—show him that his calculations are dead wrong.

When Paul Bouvet buys the old Delaney mansion, everyone in Rossiter, Tennessee, wonders what the big-city pilot is really after in their backwoods town. But Paul can't reveal what he hopes to find in Rossiter. If people learn the truth, his task will be even more difficult. In fact, the good citizens may even run him out of town.Then he hires Ann Corrigan to help restore his new property and finds himself falling in love with her. Suddenly his secret is at risk–as well as his life. And the closer he gets to Ann, the more crucial the truth becomes….

Nobody ever ignores Dr. John McIntyre Thorn In the operating room he's king. His skill as a veterinary surgeon and his devotion to his four-legged patients are legendary. Unfortunately, his bedside manner with their owners needs a little work.When Kit Lockhart brings her Corgi to the clinic for treatment, Mac is scathing in his criticism. Why had she waited so long to get the little dog treated? Only when Kit turns to face him and asks him to repeat his words does he realize she can't hear.For the first time, Mac can't raise his voice to get his way. Now he has to listen. And Kit and her young daughter have a lot to teach him.

This was supposed to be paradise That's why Tim Wainwright moved his three children to Williamston, Tennessee, population 123. It was to be a refuge from the tragedy that had fractured their lives, a place where Tim could forget his mistakes.That's what the place meant to Nancy Mayfield. The veterinary technician thought she had finally achieved balance and peace in her life, and had put her past behind her.Except no one and no place is perfect–not even Williamston. But maybe two imperfect people make one whole lot of sense.

Dr. Eleanor Grayson, large-animal vet at Creature Comfort, has taken care of animals all her life. Now she's in charge of the new farm program at the local prison. As she meets the inmates, one man catches her eye.Steve Chadwick was still grieving his wife's death when he was convicted of her murder. Now he has only one thing on his mind. Escape! He needs to confront the real killer before the man absconds to Brazil. The last thing Steve can afford is to let the attractive lady vet distract him.And the last thing Eleanor can afford is to fall for a convict with vengeance in his heart.

There's a reason his cold case colleagues call him "Randy" Randy Railsback. And he's never been ashamed of his reputation with the ladies.But he is surprised by his intense reaction to Helena Norcross, one of his defense class students. He usually steers clear of women who aren't sending the get-to-know-you-better vibe. So what is it about Helena?The English professor is clearly bent on revenge against her perpetrator, but Randy's research leads him to believe the guy's crimes are escalating. Not on Randy's watch, buddy. Because for the first time in his life, he's fallen hard. And nobody's going to hurt the woman he loves.

Jake Thompson never realized how many decisions he used to make in a day until he lost the nerve to make any and was forced to leave the Army. But he’s starting to believe this horse therapy program they’ve put him in might actually help to get past the nightmare of indecision he’s faced since losing his troop.And it’s all because of instructor Charlotte Nicholson.As if the recently widowed single mom in charge of the rehab farm doesn’t have enough on her plate without Jake adding his problems to hers.But being with Charlie makes him think beyond his pain to the future. If seems as if he’s being offered a second chance at happiness… and all he needs to do is make the decision to take it.Something far easier said than done.

Family Man "The Only Child is beautifully written, wonderfully rich, totally satisfying."–Debra Dixon, award-winning author A Child Is Missing… Logan MacMillan hasn't seen his granddaughter, Dulcy, since the toddler was snatched by her fugitive mother three years ago. Logan never gave up hope of finding her until the moment his private investigator handed him a death certificate for a little girl named Dulcy MacMillan. A Child Is Found! Molly Halliday knows that the death certificate can't be Dulcy's. But Logan doesn't trust her. The woman lives in a fantasy world–she makes dolls for a living! However, Logan has to admit that one of her dolls looks exactly like his computer portrait of Dulcy as a five-year-old. And Molly modeled that doll on a child she saw less than a year ago.Join Logan and Molly as they search for Dulcy–and find much, much more than they bargained for. "The Only Child is beautifully written, wonderfully rich, totally satisfying. What more could a reader want? Carolyn McSparren is a terrific, talented newcomer who has a gift for finding the emotional compass of a story." – Debra Dixon, award-winning author of Bad to the Bone and Doc Holliday

FAMILY MAN If wishes were horses The child's wish: A pony of her own. For her twelfth birthday–just as her father had promised years ago.The father's wish: A safe and happy life for his daughter. That's all Mike Whitten's ever wanted. And that means keeping her away from Liz Matthews and her "germ-filled" camp for young horselovers. It also means breaking his promise–a promise made in haste–at a time when Mike would have done anything to bring a smile to his child's face.The woman's wish: That Mike would stop treating his daugther as though she were made of glass. And–if Liz Matthews could sneak in a second wish–that he would start looking at Liz as more than just his daughter's riding teacher. "A wonderful romance. Strong. Emotional. Superb. A real page-turner." –Patricia Potter, bestselling author of Starcatcher "Carolyn McSparren is a terrific, talented newcomer who has a gift for finding the emotional compass of a story." Debra Dixon, award-winning author of Bad to the Bone and Doc Holliday

By the Year 2000: CELEBRATE! What have you resolved to do by the year 2000? Victoria Jamerson's waiting for a miracle.Unfortunately, she doesn't believe in miracles.But she has to admit that Scotsman Jamey McLachlan's arrival at her Tennessee home couldn't have come at a better time. She needs all the help she can get to keep her riding school and boarding stables in operation. And Jamey certainly knows his way around horses.Fortunately–for Jamey, anyway–Vic doesn't suspect that his appearance at ValleyCrest is anything more than a happy coincidence. Now he has to find a way of keeping a promise he made to his stepfather without hurting the woman he's beginning to love.It's probably going to take a miracle. And that would be something to celebrate! For both of them….

His "big" family is getting biggerEveryone in Hollandale, Tennessee, has heard of Dr. Pete Jacobi but they don't know much about the man. Pete keeps to himself and his family–the three full-grown elephants who roam the sanctuary he built for them. Then one night Tala Newsome needs his help, and Pete finds himself falling for the courageous widow.But loving Tala means accepting a whole bunch of Newsomes–Tala's two lively kids, her bossy mother-in-law and her eccentric grandmother-in-law.Suddenly Pete and his "girls" are learning the REAL meaning of family.

Creature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of all sizes–horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you'll meet the patients and their owners, and you'll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures great and small. Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she's joined the staff of Creature Comfort–a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She's professional, dedicated and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn't know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he's in charge of the clinic's budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan.Until Dr. Sarah–and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq–show him that his calculations are dead wrong.

Old money. Old scandels. A new chance at love… Annabelle Langley is all wrong for Ben Jackson. Ben's an ambitious district attorney with plans to move up in the political arena. Annabelle's messy past–or at least the past she believes is hers–will not be helpful to him.But Ben loves Annabelle–it's the first time he's felt this way since his fiancée's death many years ago. And he's determined to prove Annabelle's innocence, even though he knows opening this old case will almost certainly destroy his career. But when it seems that the deeper he delves into her secrets, the more damning the evidence against her appears, Ben has second thoughts.Should he stop? Let her go? Or keep fighting for the happiness they both want?

Call of the wild Game ranger Seth Logan’s peaceful life is thrown into chaos the second Emma French bangs on his door. The fiery blonde clearly doesn’t know the first thing about country living…or its dangers. She’s illegally fostering baby skunks—and worse, she has Seth aiding and abetting her!Never one to turn his back on a woman or an animal, Seth agrees to break the rules to help Emma—but only until the skunks are old enough to return to the wild and Emma goes back to her life in Memphis. Yet, as they care for the babies, Seth finds himself breaking another rule, one that he knows will only lead to heartbreak: never fall for a woman who doesn’t want to stay.

Is he ready to soar like an eagle and live again?When Stephen MacDonald brings Barbara Carew an injured bald eagle, the widowed veterinarian doesn’t expect to heal two wounded males! Although he came to rural Tennessee to recover from his own accident, Stephen seems invested in Orville’s future…and Barbara’s. But even as their connection grows, Barbara isn’t sure she’s ready. Or has she already started to teach Stephen—and herself—to soar again?