This tale of a man and woman brought together by an abandoned newborn impressively mixes traumatic history, gritty reality, and resilient hope(Publishers Weekly). In Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont familys luscious handmade chocolates are a beloved traditionand the sweetest of comforts. And for the most reserved of the three Lamont sisters, theyre a much-needed way to challenge the past, rekindle hopeand make happiness for a lifetime.  Caring family and friends, tranquil streetsex-prosecutor Willow Lamont wishes these could make her feel truly at home. Shes back to help her grandfather manage Chocolate Haven, a long-held dream come true. But shes struggling to make their unique fudgeand to cope with a secret trauma that haunts her. Yet when she finds an abandoned baby who breaks her heart wide open, she wonders how long she can hide her emotionsespecially from warm, handsome, and way too nosey Deputy Sheriff Jax Gordon.  Always an outsider, Jax knows more than he should about loss. But he didnt expect his difficult search for baby Miracles mother would reveal such a vulnerable side to the accomplished, beautiful woman hes always admired. Earning Willows trust is the hardest thing hes ever had to do. Yet between her honesty and courage, hes longing to fill her life with rekindled joyand a forever of irresistible love. Praise for Shirlee McCoysSweet Haven  Fans of Debbie Macomber will appreciate McCoys sweet, funny, heartwarming romance with its friendly, small-town setting. Booklist  A delicious small-town treat. Library Journal