{"product_id":"paws-of-hope-on-the-leeanna-morgan-9798291867662","title":"Paws of Hope on the Bay: A Sweet, Later-in-Life, Small Town Romance","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's never too late to open your heart to new beginnings!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt sixty-seven, Lynda has spent a decade rebuilding her life after her ex-husband's betrayal ended their marriage. Returning to Sapphire Bay for a reunion with her childhood friends wasn't supposed to be a permanent move. But she's now dividing her time between Isabel's bookstore and volunteering at the local animal shelter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter losing his wife fifteen years ago, Matt Reynolds, the local veterinarian, spends all his time helping animals in the small Montana town. He'd created a life that felt complete-until a strong-willed Denver vet with silver hair and a guarded heart walked through the shelter's doors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a sudden storm leaves a litter of wolfdog puppies orphaned, Lynda and Matt rush to save the vulnerable animals. Through long nights of shared concern over their tiny patients, the walls they've built over decades of heartache begin to crumble. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs their friendship blossoms into something deeper, Lynda wonders if she can ever trust a man again, while Matt questions whether opening his heart means dishonoring the love he once shared with his wife. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgainst the breathtaking backdrop of Montana's Flathead Lake, and surrounded by four-legged companions, Lynda and Matt discover that it's never too late to open your heart to new beginnings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaws of Hope on the Bay\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in Leeanna's \u003ci\u003eA New Beginning\u003c\/i\u003e series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of Leeanna's series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for Leeanna Morgan's books: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A heartwarming read that left me feeling happy and hopeful. The perfect escape from everyday life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"This story was a breath of fresh air. The plot was engaging, and I felt like I was part of the community.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOther Novels by Leeanna Morgan: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cottages on Anchor Lane: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Flower Cottage (Jackie and Richard)\u003cbr\u003eThe Starlight Café (Andrea and David)\u003cbr\u003eThe Cozy Quilt Shop (Shona and Greg)\u003cbr\u003eA Stitch in Time (Laura and Joseph) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove on Anchor Lane: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic of Summer (Daniella and Harrison)\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic of Sunshine (Harper and Owen)\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic of Rainbows (Eden and Steve)\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic of Christmas (Chloe and Liam) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA New Beginning: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBookstore on the Bay (Isabel and Frank)\u003cbr\u003ePaws of Hope on the Bay (Lynda and Matt)\u003cbr\u003eCafe on the Bay (Kathleen and Patrick)\u003cbr\u003eCottage on the Bay (Susan and Paul)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leeanna Morgan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798291867662\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Leeanna Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47760647160063,"sku":"9798291867662","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_245edc9f-683f-45de-8f81-8a6b549bf7ae.jpg?v=1765514066","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/paws-of-hope-on-the-leeanna-morgan-9798291867662","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}