When her mother suffers a stroke, Deirdre puts her medical career on hold and persuades Dr. Matthew Clayborne to help treat Mrs. O'Leary at Irish Meadows. But since the doctor has no intention of leaving his life in Canada, and Deirdre has sworn off marriage altogether, how will they deal with the undeniable spark between them?

If Two Wounded Souls Can Find Healing,
Love May Not Be Far Behind

Widower Dr. Matthew Clayborne is devoted to two things: his work with wounded soldiers and his four-year-old daughter, Phoebe. When Deirdre O'Leary, a feisty New Yorker, arrives in Toronto requesting he use his skills to help her stricken mother, he won't abandon either of these priorities to care for one older woman. However, when his daughter suffers a health scare and needs a respite, Deirdre offers a trade--they can escape to the peace of her family's farm, if he will care for Mrs. O'Leary.

Matthew agrees for his daughter's sake, but is intent on staying as short a time as necessary. The sojourn at Irish Meadows does wonders for Phoebe, and as she begins to flourish, Matthew finds himself drawn to the O'Learys, especially to the captivating Deirdre. But since he has no intention of leaving his life up north forever, and Deirdre has sworn off marriage in favor of her career, how will they deal with the undeniable attraction between them?

Praise for the Courage to Dream series

"The spirited O'Leary clan is well drawn and appealing, ready to band together during times of trouble."--Library Journal (starred review) of Irish Meadows

"The audience will be astonished at the new revelations."--RT Book Reviews of A Worthy Heart

"Fans of the series will enjoy catching up with other O'Leary family members as they make cameos in this latest one. Love's Faithful Promise is a wonderful and heartwarming closeout to the inspiring Irish O'Leary clan who, through ups and downs, rely on family and their faith to see them through."--RT Book Reviews