"Oliver Fox never thought he'd step foot in Deep Haven again. But when the custody battle for his daughter hinges on his ability to face his past, he returns home and dives back into the fray of his mistakes--starting with the girl next door. Veterinarian Lena Larson has her hands full with the town's pets, including a shelter for lost animals. The last thing she needs is the arrival of the man who once shattered her heart. But when her shelter is destroyed, Lena finds an unlikely ally in Oliver. Together, they embark on a mission to find homes for the abandoned animals, and help Oliver make peace with his past. But not everyone believes Oliver has changed, and their doubt could keep him from retaining custody of his daughter. More, Lena has ghosts of her own, and if she isn't careful, they might destroy the surprising happy ending she never saw coming."--back cover.