Love Is Kind — Joyce Livingston

Valene thinks she's ordinary, but that's not Jordan Young's first impression. When he accidentally hits Valene's dog, Hero, with his pickup, Jordan immediately insists on taking them to the animal clinic. The handsome navy fighter pilot persists in helping with Hero's lengthy recovery and rehabilitation.

But Valene can't understand why Jordan would choose to spend time with her. And when his wealthy mother makes it clear she has no patience with her son's interest in dating a young woman with no social standing, Valene does everything she can to disappear.

What secrets are behind Jordan's concern and his mother's antagonism? Will Valene learn the value of her sweet spirit? And can loving kindness unify a family, or will fear drive it apart?