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Hometown Reunion
Series ·
12
books · 1996-1997
By
Marisa Carroll
,
Helen Conrad
,
Peg Sutherland
, and more
Books in series
#1
Unexpected Son
1996
A compelling stranger comes looking for the family he never knew and some meaning to his chaotic life.A lonely young preacher, newly widowed, befriends him, risking Tyler's disapproval and her place at the head of the pulpit. An explosive fire throws Tyler into turmoil. All fingers point to the stranger, and Reverend Sarah is torn. She's given him room and board...but an alibi? Does she have enough faith to confront the inevitable scandal?
#2
The Reluctant Daddy
1996
Who knew he'd be assigned to a case where a verdict of arson could spell trouble for half the population of Tyler? Who knew the daughter of his prime suspect, the mother of two toddlers, would be the woman of his dreams? Who knew her kids would have such a hold on him? Who knew she'd be withholding evidence?
#3
Love and War
1996
Magdalena Murphy and Clarence Stirling almost got married - 50 years ago - but one of them left the other stranded at the altar. The rest is history. The Murphys and the Stirlings were at war. Two generations later, Sandy Murphy and Drew Stirling just naturally locked horns when they were thrown together over a yogurt campaign, which prompted a renewed debate in Tyler over the wedding that never was. They were destined to feud, it seemed, and to love just as passionately as their kin. But would they at least make it to the altar?
#4
Hero in Disguise
1996
Sheila Lawson is the concierge at the Timberlake Lodge. When a group of history reenactors arrive to simulate the wars of 1832, Sheila is unfazed - until she catches a glimpse of their chief. To her horror, she finds out that this perfect male specimen is none other than Douglas Wagner, her high sschool history teacher. Once the two become reaquainted, however, both realize that there is much they can teach each other - about love. Original.
#5
Those Baby Blues
1996
There's a new doctor in town. Paul Chambers is a baby doctor with heart who inherits a large Victorian house. Intending to move both his practice and his residence in, he asks current tenant Rosemary Dusold to move to an upstairs flat to make room for his office and home. Forced to share living spae during renovations, the pair find that they have very few real differences, and a shared attraction that pulls them together. Original.
#6
Daddy Next Door
1997
When her show closes abruptly, Broadway actress Raine Peterson finds herself out of work—and pregnant. Moving back to her hometown to be with family, Raine finds solace in the arms of her childhood friend, Gabriel Atwood. When the father of her child appears, Raine begins to realize that she does want to keep the baby—and knows who its father should be. Original.
#7
A Touch of Texas
1997
When the arson investigation after the mysterious fire at the Ingalls Feed and Mercantile points to a few of his students, Clint Stanford ends up on Marina Weiss' doorstep, looking for her son. As he tries to win young Johnny's trust and prove his innocence, he finds that he would also like to win Marina's heart. Original.
#8
Fancy's Baby
1997
Some lucky baby is about to be discovered by talent scout Kika Mancini, and hopeful parents in Tyler are all stirred up!The only baby she wants, though, belongs to Nick Miller. And he's not even tempted by what Kika is offering his daughter. What she's offering him, however, is another matter entirely.
#9
Undercover Mom
1996
He was the hunter She was the prey. A call girl in Tyler - it's hard to picture. But Vic she's in town, hiding out with the child he's being handsomely to retrieve. Daphne isn't proud of her past, but that does mean she's about to turn over her daughter to one of her mother-in-law's hired hands. It's a game of cat and mouse...until Vic no longer knows whose side he's on. And Daphne can't bring herself to run anymore....
#10
Puppy Love
1997
Puppy love was a thing of the past. Now Roger wanted the real thing. A May/December romance is out of the question for Gracie Lawson. Apart from the age thing, she's not looking to settle down with anyone; she's just starting to spread her wings. As a bagboy, Roger had worshiped Gracie from afar. Fourteen years later the worship is up close and personal, but she won't hear of becoming his lover. He has to make her understand. This isn't puppy love anymore. And Gracie is throwing away the best thing that could happen to either one of them, for the sake of convention a la Tyler.
Authors
Marisa Carroll
Author · 23 books
Helen Conrad
Author · 26 books
Peg Sutherland
Author · 9 books
Vicki Lewis Thompson
Author · 175 books
Ginger Chambers
Author · 17 books
Kristine Rolofson
Author · 33 books
Pamela Bauer
Author · 12 books
Muriel Jensen
Author · 49 books
#11
Hot Pursuit
1997
Love was just one life-threatening episode after another. Celeste Huntington is a murderer. Reporter Rob Friedman is determined to prove it before she can hurt anyone else. By default, he's now protector of a woman who'd rather throw herself in front of a freight train than listen to him. Judy needs protection, but she's damned if she'll take it from Rob Friedman. To her mind, being a reporter is about as far from being a white knight as you can get. Still, he's her only link to the sister she's lost and the child that Celeste will stop at nothing to possess. With Celeste in hot pursuit, Rob is looking more noble all the time.
#12
MISSION
1997
It was like living in a movie, or a fairy tale. But was there a happily ever after?Devon once played the prince to Kathleen's pauper, but "society" put an end to that passionate interlude. Not to the passion, though. Togetherness would tempt fate, but they have no choice. Only as man and wife can they bring two orphans from a war-torn country to the safety of Tyler. But complications arise, some old, some new. Tyler isn't so safe, after all. Worse, falling in love with the kids - and each other - has never been part of the plan.
Hometown Reunion
