One chance . . . one glance . . . and their lives will never be the same.

With a heart for lifting men out of homelessness, Carl Anderson is a dedicated counselor-in-residence in a transitional home. When recent setbacks threaten the program's continuation, he proposes an innovative plan to increase success by pairing at-risk residents with shelter dogs.

One glance from Carl's stunning new supervisor, and he's convinced his proposal doesn't stand a chance. Rae Caldwell admires Carl's passion, but for her, every canine encounter is a heart-rending reminder of her late daughter's final months and the loyal service dog who never left her side . . . and the tragic end of a marriage too shattered by grief to heal.

As they collaborate on the pilot program, Carl catches soul-stirring glimpses of the vulnerable woman beneath Rae's chilly facade. Reluctant smiles turn to stolen glances and unspoken hopes for something more-until their carefully guarded pasts intrude and everything goes awry.

Can two wounded souls find the courage to open their hearts? With God's help, along with a very persistent canine, Carl and Rae may discover that it's never too late for a second chance at love.

Escape to scenic Montana in this faith-filled later-in-life romance novel, and be inspired!