Forrester Square

Series · 6 books · 2003-2004

By Cathy Gillen Thacker, Jacqueline Diamond, Muriel Jensen, and more

Books in series

Reinventing Julia

2003

July 19, 1983... The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers - Seattle's Kennedys. Their 'compound' - elegant Forrester Square...until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later... Bang, bang...thud! The banging outside Drew Kinard's apartment was the loosened grand-opening banner for his sister's new venture, Forrester Square Day Care. But the thud? Drew went to the door to find a pregnant woman slumped on the porch - in labor! Juliana Stanton begged Drew not to call an ambulance. She lied, claiming to be on the run from her abusive, Mafia-connected husband...because the truth was even more unbelievable - and more dangerous. Juliana sensed Drew wasn't buying her story, but that didn't stop him from sweeping her into his strong, protective arms. She was safe...at least for now.

Twice and for Always

2003

July 19, 1983 The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers—Seattle's Kennedys. Their "compound" — elegant Forrester Square. . .until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later. . . Their children were reunited. Repressed memories and family secrets were about to be revealed. And one person was about to make sure they were never remembered. . . When Meg Bassett and Brody Taylor divorced, their fraternal twins were only infants. Brody was about to move to Ireland, and joint custody would have only created upheaval in their children's lives. So Meg and Brody each took a twin. . .and they became single parents. It was a big mistake.Five years later Meg moved to Seattle, unaware that Brody had just moved there, too—and that both twins were enrolled at Forrester Day Care! How to tell the kids their new best friend was their sibling? And how to tell each other they were still in love?

Keeping Faith

2003

July 19, 1983... The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers - Seattle's Kennedys. Their 'compound' - elegant Forrester Square...until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later... Faith Marshall had dreamed of a perfect life with Ethan Dunn. But Ethan wasn't the businessman he claimed to be. He was a mercenary who put his life in danger on a regular basis. The last Faith heard, Ethan had died on a mission. And she was pregnant with his child. Memories of Faith had kept the captive Ethan alive. Now his search for her led to Seattle, where headlines blared 'Local Girl Abducted'. This was Faith's little girl...and he was the father. Ethan vowed to do everything in his power to rescue their child. But was it in his power to make them a family?

Too Good to Refuse

2004

July 19, 1983... The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers - Seattle's Kennedys. Their 'compound' - elegant Forrester Square...until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later... Millie Gallagher was barely an adult when her parents died and she took on the role of 'mom' to her baby sister, Lindsey. That was four years ago. Millie gave up her dream of university, worked at three jobs - but never regretted her choice. Now her life was about to take a fairy-tale turn. She was hired as a nanny...by a sheikh. Jeffri al-Kareem. Heir to a throne, international businessman - used to having his orders obeyed. Millie challenged his every word. She was smart, sassy and exasperating. But his son adored her. And secretly, Jeff admired her passion. Her down-to-earth charm was intoxicating...and he wanted more.

Illegally Yours

2004

July 19, 1983... The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers - Seattle's Kennedys. Their 'compound' - elegant Forrester Square...until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later... Living in America was everything Kara Tamaki had dreamed it would be while growing up in Japan. Now she didn't want to leave - at least not until her baby was born. But her visa had expired, and returning home could bring shame to her family. Seattle lawyer Daniel Adler was her last hope. Daniel wasn't an immigration lawyer, and he really wasn't sure how he could help Kara...until he met her. The sweet-faced, determined young woman sparked an uncharacteristic desire in Daniel to protect her - a desire that quickly threatened to overwhelm his better judgement. He could help Kara stay in America...by marrying her.

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Come Fly With Me

2004

July 19, 1983... The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers - Seattle's Kennedys. Their 'compound' - elegant Forrester Square...until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later... Nursery owner Katherine Kinard longed for love, marriage and children of her own. But when a Seattle sperm bank seemed her only option, fate intervened - a fender-bender with Nick Spencer...on her way to the clinic. The Alaskan bush pilot quickly offered marriage - and a ready-made family. But what about love? Nick hadn't had much experience with love - except for his children. He'd been raised in foster care, and his first marriage had been for mutual convenience. But Nick knew if he could convince Katherine to come to Alaska, she'd fall in love with his precious little girls, with the beauty of the land...and, in time, with him.

Authors

Cathy Gillen Thacker

Author · 75 books

Dear Readers, The love stories in my family have always been fodder for romance novels. My maternal grandmother and grandfather simultaneously ran a business together and raised four daughters, long before it was an accepted thing to do. Grandpa O’Dell ran the gas station and the barber shop; Grandma O’Dell managed the grocery and cooked for customers. They were true partners and madly in love and parted, tragically, way too soon when he succumbed to cancer when he was in his early fifties. Grandma grieved deeply but eventually picked herself up, started a new career as a cafeteria chef, and eventually found deep romantic love and happiness again, in the form of a second marriage. Read more here...

Jacqueline Diamond

Author · 47 books

USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has more than 100 novels to her name! A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie is best known for her Safe Harbor Medical romances (17 in all) and mysteries (four so far). She is currently writing a series of romances about three sisters, all over 50, finding or rediscovering love. They are part of the Better Late collection of romantic comedies by Jackie and several other authors. Jackie's first romance in the series is Really? At Your Age? Jackie has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She and her husband, who have two grown sons, live in Southern California. You can learn more about her books at www.jacquelinediamond.net, where you can sign up for her free monthly newsletter. You can contact Jackie at JacquelineDiamondAuthor on Facebook or as @jacquediamond on Twitter.

Multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is … mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning heartwarming and full of humor novels wherever books are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures. Her newest Sunrise Cove novel, THE SWEETHEART LIST, is out now, and THE BRIGHT SPOT comes out in January! Look for Jill's bestselling, award-winning novels wherever books are sold. Visit http://www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and fun blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures. Connect with Jill: http://instagram.com/jillshalvis http://facebook.com/JillShalvis http://twitter.com/jillshalvis

Mindy Neff

Author · 21 books

Mindy Neff is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and novellas. Her contemporary romances touch the heart, tug at the reader’s emotions, and always, without fail, have a happy ending. Mindy is the recipient of the National Reader’s Choice Award, the Orange Rose Award of Excellence, the Romantic Times Career Achievement award and the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, as well as W.I.S.H. awards for outstanding heroes, and two prestigious RITA nominations. Originally from Louisiana, Mindy moved to Southern California where she met and married a very romantic guy many, many years ago. They blended their families, his three kids and her two, and have been living happily (if a little insanely) ever after. Mindy loves to hear from readers. You can email her at mindy@mindyneff.com