Seeking a Father Figure Widowed mother Emma Barlow knows her shy, studious son needs a male influence. And where better to find him than in the mentoring ministry at the local church? But when the new chief of police becomes her son’s mentor, Emma is worried. As the widow of a fallen officer, she’s nervous about letting a lawman into their lives. Especially one as handsome–and conflicted–as Jake Sutton. But when her son comes out of his shell, and even Emma finds herself smiling, she knows that love just might find a home in Mirror Lake. . .and create a new family. Welcome to Mirror Lake! A small town where dreams of finding home come true.