Widower Wyatt came from Dawson, Oklahoma, with his two girls, looking for a place to heal. He's in for a surprise when he finds a young nanny on his doorstep. In Rachel, he finds a nurturing woman whom his daughters adore. Together, they help each other realize that they're deserving of laughter, friendship...and love.
Severity reflects intensity, not value — “central theme” means a warning is a core part of the book, not that the book is bad.