Rainwater by Sandra Brown

Rainwater - In 1934 Ella Barron is running a boarding house. Ella is raising her son, Solly, who is autistic. Ella has also been harassed by the town bully since high school. Ella’s good friend Dr. Kincaid David Rainwater has recommended David Rainwater as a boarder. Mr. Rainwater’s presence in the house changes Solly & Ella.