A Place to Call Home
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Last published Thu, Dec 31, 2015
Cara Walker has just ran away from her abusive boyfriend Jefferey. She drives until she reaches a small town in the middle of nowhere. Now, with the chance to start fresh, she embarks on trying to find herself. Will that discovery include the sexy cowboy that is the hottest bachelor in town?
Tanner Creed has been trying his best to raise his son and daughter, but he soon realizes that they are missing the tender love of a mother. When Cara comes to town, he soon finds himself wondering just what she is doing in their small little town. Will he be able to shake off his heartbreak and accept another woman? Or will it be too risky for his own good?
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