Two animal lovers get a second chance at love in this friends to lovers romance from RITA® Award-winning author Inglath Cooper.

Culley Rutherford is doing the best he can to raise his young daughter on his own. One night while at a conference in New York City, Culley runs into his old friend Addy Taylor. After a passionate night together, neither expects a lasting relationship . . . but then Addy moves back to their hometown to help her mother run their family orchard.

Culley is willing to explore the attraction between them, but Addy is determined not to stick around any longer than necessary. Can Culley and his daughter, Madeline-with the help of a rescue puppy-show Addy that coming home for good is the best move she can make.

"A refreshingly good story that shows depth and character and the power of love in starting over." - Shirley Lyons, Theromancereader.com

"A well-written story with realistic and very human characters. . . a wonderful romance." - Sandra Tibbetts, Romancejunkies.com