“Enticing, heartwarming, and inspiring, you won’t want to miss this wholesome and uplifting story of compassion, grace, and second chances.” —Amazon reviewer

A family secret…Could be an unexpected Christmas gift.

To escape the small-town gossip around her broken engagement, Kelly Walsh plans to house-sit alone with her therapy dog, Pokey—not spend the holidays with her late sister’s ex-boyfriend. But when Alec Wilkins and his daughter arrive on her doorstep, Kelly can’t turn them away. Soon the temporary arrangement has Kelly wishing for more. Only, Alec has a secret that could change everything…

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

K-9 Companions:

• Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner
• Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter
• Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn
• Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain
• Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton
• Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer
• Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
• Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner
• Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain
• Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
• Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
• Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain
• Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan
• Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain
• Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus
• Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel
• Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt