Michael Wells loved his elderly aunt and he loved the house at Briar Lake. So when life in the city became intolerable, he accepted his aunt s offer to relocate his law practice and move into her home temporarily. The last thing he expected was to find his aunt missing and the place already occupied by a beautiful woman, her young daughter and a large assortment of animals. Aunt Bertie had a lot of explaining to do! Meanwhile...Lauren McClellan was looking forward to a quiet summer at Briar Lake. Nobody here knew her past her secret was safe. She and 10-year-old Hannah would be able to do all the things normal mothers and daughters do. The last thing Lauren needed was a housemate a big-city lawyer who asked too many questions. What did Bertie think she was doing?