When his wife died, Reese was sure he’d never love again. Then he met Shelby.
Widowed horse and cattle farmer Reese Blackwood does not need a keeper. Not for himself or his two sons. They can manage just fine on their own. At least that’s what he keeps telling everybody, especially himself.
Elementary school teacher Shelby Corbett is no pushover. Just ask anyone who has seen how easily she handles a classroom full of boisterous kids. So spending the summer break looking after Reese’s two energetic boys is totally within her wheelhouse.
Which shocks Reese completely.
That’s only the first surprise, though. The second is the undeniable attraction that sparks between them. An attraction that’s totally unexpected but becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. As she helps Reese reconnect with his boys, Shelby shines a light into his dark and lonely world, bringing hope to his broken and grieving heart.
Hope that Reese fears will be lost again when Shelby’s six-week stay at Lone Oaks is over.
Unless he’s willing to risk everything by asking her to stay.
Published Date: 12 March 2023
My Review
Reese is a widower was pestered by his mum to look for a caretaker to take care of his two boys while she and his dad take a long vacation. In order to get her off his back, he agreed and his mum engaged Selby, an elementary teacher to care for the children. She soon adapted to the family lifestyle and to Reese’ surprise, Selby seems to be able to control his 2 boys without any issues. With Selby’s presence and help in the family, Reese begin to realize how he has failed his children and determine to change and become the father that his boys deserved.
This is a story about grief and second chance of love.Selby come across as a refreshing character and i love the way she handled the boy and the way Reese and Selby prioritized on his kids and i love how Reese’s brothers and sister in law come together to support Reese in his hour of needs. Overall, it is a delightful and easy to read to me.
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