Five years ago, Laura Townsend's life was nearly destroyed when a head injury impaired her ability to use language and forced her to abandon a brilliant career. Her vivacious spirit intact, she has found a great new job at an animal clinic-and a handsome new boss who fills her heart with longing. Now he's moving heaven and earth to convince her they belong together, but since she can't fulfill all of his needs, shouldn't she love him enough to walk away?

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You are my sunshine

Catherine Anderson's poignant My Sunshine, is a compelling new entry in her Coulter Family saga. When an accident leaves Laura Townsend with brain damage and aphasia, a language disorder, her opportunity to regain a normal life is threatened by ignorance and stereotypes. At the suggestion of his mother, veterinarian Isaiah Coulter offers Laura work as a kennel keeper, a job that should be a new beginning for her. But the interference of matchmakers jeopardizes the fragile hold Laura has on her self-worth. Laura's quiet empathy with the critters she cares for sneaks into Isaiah's overwhelmed, busy heart as he realizes this gentle woman is vital to his life. Now all he has to do is convince Laura to follow her heart and stay with him. The tender story, along with Anderson's sympathetic portrayal of Laura's struggle to overcome her handicap, make this a memorable and enlightening read.

Sandy Huseby reviews from her homes in Fargo, North Dakota, and lakeside in northern Minnesota.