#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr returns to Thunder Stage with an uplifting story about overcoming reduction and acquiring unexpected love . Scott Grant has a bustling family practice in the tiny Oregon community of Thunder Stage. The town and its people have embraced the widowed doctor and dad of two, his children are thriving, and Scott understands it’s time to proceed from his reduction. But as the town’s only doctor, the dating pool is limited. That’s, until a sensational physician’s about The Guarantee associate applies for employment at his medical clinic. Peyton Lacoumette considers herself completely from the dating picture. She’s already been burned by a guy with kids, and she’s come to Thunder Point determined never to repeat past mistakes. When Scott offers her a job, at a lower income than she’s used to, Peyton is normally surprisingly wanting to acknowledge.at least for now. She’s willing to stay to get a three-month trial period while she explores other options. Scott and Peyton know the arrangement can be temporary-it isn’t enough time to create a real relationship, never mind anything with enduring commitment. But love can blossom quicker than you think when the timing is right, and this short visit just might hold the promise of forever.