This book is a warm, comforting read. Dirk Matthews has already faced unimaginable loss, yet he leans on his faith as he builds a quiet life with his service dog, Molly. Widower Tessa Wagner is still struggling with her own loss, particularly the issues surrounding her nine year old son, Grayson, whose grief is evident in his outbursts and problems at school. This story is a slow burn, letting emotion sink in naturally. Dirk makes me smile with his thoughts about Tessa and the boys. If Tessa could hear his thoughts, she would throw herself at Dirk. Tessa has has stepped away from letting God remain in control, unlike Dirk, who is letting God lead the way. This book speaks the truth of hope and healing; it doesn’t mean forgetting. It shows that with a new path forward, the hurt can lessen and allow new things to flourish.
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Publisher’s Description:
With his dog by his side…
Is a second chance within reach?
After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly. That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch. Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones. But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future?
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