The first novel in the Westen series is “Close to Home,” written by Suzanne Ferrell. Emma Lewis is a single mother of twin boys and finds dating to be too demanding. But when the town’s doctor goes on vacation and is replaced by his attractive nephew Clint Preston, her life takes an unexpected turn. Clint soon starts to doubt Emma’s ability to be a parent, which sparks an engrossing romance among Weston’s quirky characters. To save Emma’s sons and the love they have found, they must face a threat from her past as they develop a relationship.