When Emily arrives home to discover a dog on her doorstep, she figures there must be a mistake. How can she possibly foster the adorable pup while putting in long hours at her job? Not to mention repaying her next-door neighbor for the damage Rex has done to his garden... Her very sexy, very reclusive next-door neighbor.
Ben thought working remotely after being shot at a political rally would solve all his problems. But he's still working through his trauma, and being a hermit isn't all it's cracked up to be. While Emily's new Bernese does rip out his tulips, there's something about the dog that calls to Ben, and before he knows it, he's offering to dog-sit Rex during the day while Emily is at work.
The arrangement puts them constantly in each other's orbit, and it doesn't take long for attraction to come knocking. But is a cute dog and a shared affinity for good coffee enough for Ben to take a giant step into a real relationship?
Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.
Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.
Facebook: @DonnaAlwardAuthor
Instagram: @donnaalward