Sheltered by the Doctor in Bloomington, MN

A fake relationship might keep her safe, but will it break their hearts?
Wisconsin, 1931-Mindy Zahn can't understand why her parents deserted the family farm, leaving her mute younger sister in her care. Until her mother's cryptic warning to keep her sister safe becomes a life-threatening task.
Searching for that elusive something to ease his weary heart, Dr. Nick Matrone is drawn to the cheery Mindy. He would never presume to bring such a sweet woman into his beleaguered past, so friendship is all he can offer. Except, he doesn't expect needing to save her life.
As the danger grows, they both must battle through physical and emotional wounds to have a hope of their counterfeit relationship becoming true.
Welcome to Crow's Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water's edge.