Out in the Real World — Kathleen Paul

Interior designer Jane Freedman has no intention of getting mixed up with enchanting construction contrator Greg Boskell--especially since the widower has four children, including thirteen-year-old Amy who warns Jane to stay away from her Dad. But when mutual clients bring Jane and Greg together on another renovation project, she cannot reasonably avoid working with him.

Before long, Caroline, Greg's nine-year-old, befriends Jane, whose dog has had a litter of puppies. Greg's boys, Thomas and Jacob, also become entangled in Jane's life and her heart. Amy still tries to oppose her father's love for Jane, but she's facing an emotional trial that Jane is uniquely suited to help her with--if only Amy will let her.

Is Jane ready to deal with a ready-made family? Is that really God's design for her?