Melissa is wary when widowed Peter Winthrop, who accidentally hit a Shetland sheepdog with his car, shows more than a friendly interest in her. But when he asks her to help his daughter overcome her fear of dogs so that they can adopt the adorable stray, she finds herself drawn to his fractured family. And as their relationship becomes more intimate, she finds herself hoping he has room for one more lost soul in his home.
Melissa March is a divorced vet devoted to her dogs and cats. Peter Winthrop is a widowed elementary school principal with a 5 year old daughter. When he hits a dog they come together. Both are leery of a relationship, but the animals bring them together. Fun read. Prequel to "Lonely Hearts".