2013 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Winner - Contemporary Single Title Nancy Herkness welcomes readers to Sanctuary, West Virginia, where a whisper horse leads two wounded hearts to a second chance at love. When Claire Parker left Sanctuary, West Virginia, she thought it was for good. But now shes back, reeling from an ugly divorce. Readjusting to small-town life is harder than Claire expected, so shes surprised, and grateful, to find companionship in Willow, an abused Thoroughbred mare. Willow is Claires whisper horse, and they share a special, rare bond. Except Willow isnt the only one helping Claire heal Willows ruggedly