Sugar Pine Trail

September 4, 2017
Thayne’s latest Haven Point contemporary is a tender holiday tale. Quiet, organized Julia Winston is a textbook librarian. Raised by older adoptive parents, Julia’s has led a structured and chaos-free life. Heartthrob pilot Jamie Caine, Julia’s tenant, is one of seven children and very familiar with chaos. When Julia becomes foster mom to two brothers, Clinton and Davy (ages 8 and 6), her once-lonely existence is thrown into sweet upheaval. Thanks to a brood of nieces and nephews, Jamie’s experienced with dealing with children, and his male presence is just what two little boys need. Over homework, dinners, family gatherings, and a bout of the flu, the four form an impromptu family that’s as natural as snow in a Haven Point winter, but is threatened by the arrival of an aunt and uncle, Jamie’s playboy reputation, and Julia’s thin self-esteem. Endearing small-town residents and bratty cats add humor to this heartwarming, steady-paced holiday romance. Agent: Karen Solem, Spencerhill Associates.

October 15, 2017

Librarian Julia Winston should have known better than to agree to rent the upstairs apartment in Winston House to her longtime secret crush Jamie Caine, head pilot for Caine Tech's jet fleet, even though it's supposed to be only for a few weeks. But she needs the money, and Jamie's sister-in-law is one of her best friends. Still, an unwanted attraction ignites, and when Julia agrees to take in temporarily two foster boys and Jamie lends a hand, the dynamics change, and things suddenly become a lot more romantic. A heroine determined to experience new things and a hero committed to helping her give in to love in this story that features a number of memorable supporting characters--the young boys are particular favorites. VERDICT Deliciously flirty and totally engrossing, this over-the-top charmer is an essential holiday read. Thayne (Serenity Harbor) lives in Northern Utah.

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