by Robyn Carr
First published 2020
Hannah Russell never expected to become a mother overnight. When her best friend dies suddenly, Hannah finds herself guardian to five-year-old Noah, a role she feels completely unprepared for. Seeking space and time to figure out their new relationship, she rents a house with lake views in rural Colorado. The property owner, Owen Abrams, assures them he'll keep his distance while they settle in. But Owen's clumsy Great Dane, Romeo, has different plans. The dog immediately captures Noah's heart, drawing the boy out of his shell. As Hannah struggles to learn motherhood, Owen finds himself pulled from his own grief-stricken isolation by his unexpected guests. When new challenges threaten their fragile bond, all three must discover inner strengths they didn't know they possessed. The community of Sullivan's Crossing surrounds them with support as they fight to forge themselves into a real family. This summer rental becomes the foundation for healing, growth, and the transformative power of love between people who need each other most.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Colorado, Sullivan's Crossing
331 pages · Kindle Edition · MIRA