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Could her closed heart...
Still have room for him?
Olivia Donoghue’s life has turned a corner. The radiologist’s eleven-year-old daughter is finally healthy, and she just moved to her best friend’s dreamy hometown of Adelaide Creek, Wyoming. If only her friend’s prodigal brother, Jeff Stanhope, wasn’t complicating matters. It's clear Jeff's kindness knows no bounds, having taken in his late roommate's teenage son and also offering her a cabin to stay in, but Olivia’s heart is already full…and safe. Is the former rancher worth the risk?
Peek between the pages
It was a frosty Halloween night, with a thin cloud cover blocking out most of the light from the crescent moon. Jeff felt the energy between them as they walked along together. It was a familiar vibe now. When they got to her cabin, Olivia directed him to lean the painting against the wall behind her desk.
When she walked him back to the door, he couldn’t resist saying, “One more thing, Olivia.”
“Oh? Uh, what’s that?”
“If you ever wear that fringy dress again, you might want to ditch the black wig.”
Olivia’s laugh was as melodic as her voice.
“Believe me, the real thing is so much better.” Taking such pleasure in her smile, he leaned forward and gave her cheek a quick kiss. “Night.” He hurried away, but he knew she was still standing by the door watching him leave. It had been a great night all around.
My thoughts...
It was a frosty Halloween night, with a thin cloud cover blocking out most of the light from the crescent moon. Jeff felt the energy between them as they walked along together. It was a familiar vibe now. When they got to her cabin, Olivia directed him to lean the painting against the wall behind her desk.
When she walked him back to the door, he couldn’t resist saying, “One more thing, Olivia.”
“Oh? Uh, what’s that?”
“If you ever wear that fringy dress again, you might want to ditch the black wig.”
Olivia’s laugh was as melodic as her voice.
“Believe me, the real thing is so much better.” Taking such pleasure in her smile, he leaned forward and gave her cheek a quick kiss. “Night.” He hurried away, but he knew she was still standing by the door watching him leave. It had been a great night all around.
My thoughts...
I’m about two-thirds of the way through this delightful, small-town, holiday romance. Jeff returned to his hometown to start a life with the boy he adopted after a friend's tragic death. Olivia moved to this small town to be closer to her friend. The two are attracted to each other, but neither is ready to admit it, at first. The romance is slowly blooming as we learn more about their past. The Doc’s Holiday Homecoming is a sweet story perfect for this time of year.
About the Author:Virginia McCullough is thrilled to share her eighth Harlequin Heartwarming release with readers. The Doc’s Holiday Homecoming, available November 29th, is the second book in her Back to Adelaide Creek series. Like all of Virginia’s romances, this holiday story comes straight from the heart and features characters who could be your neighbors and friends struggling with everyday life issues.
Born and raised in Chicago, Virginia spent years as a ghostwriter, producing more than one hundred books for physicians, business owners, professional speakers and many others with information to share or a story to tell. She’s moved around a lot, and a few years ago she landed in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where she enjoys hanging out with other romance writers, walking on trails, and downing mugs of dark roast at local coffeehouses. Her other award-winning romance and women’s fiction titles include The Jacks of Her Heart, Amber Light, and The Chapels on the Hill. Virginia is always working on another story about hope, healing, and second chances.
Hello Cherie--thanks for being part of the tour for THE DOC'S HOLIDAY HOMECOMING. I'm so happy you're enjoying Jeff and Olivia's story!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful story!
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ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like a wonderful read. Love the romantic cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the excerpt. This sounds delightful!
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