Slow Ride — Rebecca M. Avery

Dana Atkinson prayed for the one thing she desired most, to be a mother. Knowing her plain appearance and inability to have children of her own will keep men at bay, she signs up to be a foster parent. When the single parent of one of the student's in her preschool class turns out to be the father of her foster placement she finds herself not only falling for both of his daughters but him as well. Tommy McMurray already has his hands full with his daughter Gretchen, and taking responsibility for another daughter with medical problems, is more than he is able to handle. When Dana steps in to help, he finds himself drawn to her in a way he never expected. When his past comes calling he realizes he needs Dana and not just as a mother to his daughters.