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The Art of Healing

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(Book 3 in The Healing Series) Willow Arons hasn't had it easy ever since she was left as a young mother by the father of her child. She works as a waitress in a small cafe in Dubios, Wyoming while trying to raise her 2 year old daughter Harper. After leaving her home town to start a new life with Harper, Willow struggles to fit in with the locals and still feels the sting of her parents rejection and the abandonment of her ex-boyfriend. All of this, coupled with the fact that Willow has always been a plus sized girl, makes her feel as if she is unlovable and she strives to turn invisible to everyone except her beloved daughter. 
Lane Porter is also new in the small town and has been working as a ranch hand on a ranch just outside of it, ever since his wife's death. He isn't looking for anyone new when he stumbles into Willow at the cafe she works in. He finds her captivating and wants to know what makes her so reserved, and shy with everyone except Harper.
Join Willow and Lane in their journey as Lane strives to put away the memories of his ex-wife and the guilt he feels for moving on, all while trying to show Willow how worthy of love she is and as Willow embarks on a path of self-love, accepting the past, and finding love.All Rights Reserved

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