Just Like Em

February 15, 2014

Widowed, single dad Roger Holden never imagined that the gangly, annoying teenage brat who'd repeatedly soaped his car and almost derailed his college love life would help put his world back together years later. But that's exactly what happens when a stunning, grown-up Emmy Lou Masters returns to Phoenix because of her young son's asthma. Appealing characters (including a trio of lively seven-year-olds, a moody teen, and a whip-smart grandmother), the timeless difficulties of grief, divorce, job loss, and child-rearing, and description so vivid you can feel the summer heat rise from the pages make this engaging story perfect for readers who prefer their romances both gentle and rewarding. VERDICT This touching romance is a creditable debut for author Ekholm and a perfect fit for Harlequin's Heartwarming line. Ekholm lives in Glendale, AZ.

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