Mary J Forbes

This book reminded me how lucky I was to be married to the same guy for over 30 yrs and still have all my kids alive and healthy. It's the story of Rianne Worth, widow and survivor of spousal abuse. She's trying to make a new life for herself and her 2 kids without having to live with daily violence. And it's the story of divorced ex-cop Jon Tucker, who's already attended the funeral of his son and could be losing his daughter. The last thing he wants is to start up a relationship with next-door Rianne and her 2 kids.

But he looks over the fence and longs for the family-life. Especially someone to fill his lonely arms. Likewise, Rianne looks over at the house he's nurturing back to glory and she sees a solid, dependable man who would be the father that her kids never had.

#17 of the mini challenge. First-Time Valentine by Mary J Forbes. Alright so I at least made it to 17 of 25. Life interferred with my reading way too much in February. I am hoping to correct that in March though. This was my first by MJF and it won't be my last. Lots and lots going on in this book which is part of the Wilder Family series.