An Act of Love — Margaret Daley

When Dr. Max Connors discovers he has a thirteen-year-old daughter who was adopted by a family years ago, he feels betrayed.

He locates where his daughter lives and decides to move to Tallgrass, Oklahoma, although he doesn't know if he will reveal who he is.

Rachel Howard, the widowed mother, is struggling with raising her daughter, Taylor, who has problems that interfere with her schooling. As neighbors, Max becomes involved with Rachel and Taylor and ends up helping them when he can.

As Christmas nears and his feelings toward Rachel grow, Max must make a decision. Will Max's secret destroy his dream to have a family?