Kindle Edition Amazon Google Play itunes Category:  Drama Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks ISBN-10:  1250023807 Type: Fiction Pages: 288 Copyright: Feb 26, 2013 ISBN-13: 9781250023803 Grayson's Friend Series #8 Naomi Reese is a divorced mother with a small daughter named Kayla, a new life in Santa Fe, and, finally, some distance from her abusive ex-husband. All she wants now is a home of her own where she and Kayla can finally feel safe. With one bad marriage behind her, she can’t even dream of falling in love again. Until she meets Richard... A tall, handsome veterinarian with a warm smile and big heart, Richard Youngblood is the kind of man any woman could fall for. Not only does he have a wonderful way with animals, he’s great with little Kayla and—Naomi has to admit—he’s easy on the eyes. Richard definitely has his sights set on her, too. But first, Naomi has to free herself from her past—and learn how to love again—before she can have all she ever wanted with the man of her dreams...

USA Today
"Ray pens a wonderfully sensitive story of an evil subject — spousal abuse. Though her heroine's confidence is turned on its head, she still has enough spirit to be an inspirational character full of hope and rebirth. Naomi's rocky journey to real, true romance deservedly draws the reader's full support."

Romantic Times
"A special kind of man can rekindle the spirit of an abused woman. This is the story of such a man, and Ray is very adept at inspiring hope for women who have faced these challenges. Told from a very sympathetic perspective, this return to the Grayson Friends series is an empowering account of healing."

Romance Novel Junkies-Lady Raven Rave's
Apart from liking this story a lot, it had a sort of simplicity to it. I actually wanted more details on Naomi's family, as she wasn't able to depend on them throughout the story so that peaked my interest. I also th