Forty-year-old bachelor veterinarian Jonathan Ryan is struck to his core the first time he hears the sound of Emily's voice. It's not only the sweet lilt of her voice that affects him, but also the fact that the boy she is tutoring at the time-his nephew-is laughing and relaxed, both rare occurrences. Jon is intrigued.English professor Emily Erickson is recovering from an automobile accident that has left her with physical limitations and has undermined her self-worth. She dedicates herself to nothing less than a full recovery while navigating her first real romance.Can this man of nature and this woman of words find love in Litton?Devoted followers of Lisa Smelter's Love in Litton series will no doubt recognize familiar names and places as this romance covers the distance between the beloved Minnesota town and Redding, Iowa.