Nora has a reputation for being a healer of animals. Brendan is a disbeliever and thinks her a charlatan, until he sees her effect on animals—and the effect she’s starting to have on him, as well, since it’s the first time he feels like he’s come to life again since his wife’s death.

What started out as a slow going book for me turned out to be quite a beautiful and heartfelt story. The cast was filled with very caring, kindhearted people. I especially loved Luke, Nora’s teenaged nephew who she’s raising since the death of her sister. His character growth throughout the story was probably my favorite part. Very emotional story with some sad, tear-jerking moments, but uplifting, too. ( )