A Place to Call Home 

     Lawman Joe Sheehan is desperate to bond with the daughter he's just discovered he has. But as a virtual stranger to twelve-year-old Amelia, the task seems impossible. Until Claire Conley moves to town. A social worker renovating a mansion into a foster home, Claire is the first person to get through to Amelia. Falling for the single dad was not on Claire's to-do list. But with Joe and Amelia around, the house finally starts to feel like home. Claire's ready to fight to convince Joe that together they've done more than fix a house…they've built a family.

     The Dad Next Door is a small town story about second chances in life.

     Claire Conley just receive a plantation home from her biological father and she wants to convert it into a foster home. Her adoptive mother had died recently and she has just broken up an engagement and so she is looking for a new beginning.

     Joe Sheehan is back home recuperating from an injury and has recently found out that he is a father. His daughter is 12 year old Amelia and she is being a difficult child. Joe has no idea what to do about her and when she opens up to Claire, Joe is desperate to know how to make her do the same thing with him.

     I really liked this story. I felt like Joe and Claire had a connection because of their similar past. I think Claire helped Joe with understanding Amelia and giving her the space that she needs. I also think Joe help Claire with her insecurities about opening up the house for children that needed the help.

     I really love the connection with all the characters, not just the main characters, and the small town feel.

     I requested just this first book because I didn't know if I would like the author but after reading this book I will be definitely picking up the rest of the series.

     I really recommend this book to anybody.