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To Be a Mother
Samantha Bretton was seventeen when she got pregnant. It was the most confusing time of her life, when outside pressures helped her to see that she was too young to raise a child and too young to get married to Nick Kincaid.
When Nick took their baby girl to raise by himself, Samantha gave up her rights to be Jessica's mother. But now, thirteen years later, Sam needs to see the little girl who—wonder of wonders—is dying to meet her. And Nick—ever-patient, strong, loving Nick—still looks at her the same way. Almost as if he's been waiting for her to come home. He's a man on his own, trying to raise his children. Sometimes he gets things right.
Sometimes he needs a little help...
To Be A Mother by Rebecca Winters released on Sep 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.
When Nick took their baby girl to raise by himself, Samantha gave up her rights to be Jessica's mother. But now, thirteen years later, Sam needs to see the little girl who—wonder of wonders—is dying to meet her. And Nick—ever-patient, strong, loving Nick—still looks at her the same way. Almost as if he's been waiting for her to come home. He's a man on his own, trying to raise his children. Sometimes he gets things right.
Sometimes he needs a little help...
To Be A Mother by Rebecca Winters released on Sep 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.
- GenresRomance
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2004
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Rebecca Winters
1,139 books206 followersaka Rebecca Brown Burton, Rebecca Burton
Rebecca Winters, born Rebecca Brown Burton, was the author of over 175 romance novels published with Harlequin, delighting readers worldwide for more than 35 years. Her stories, translated into many languages, have sold nearly thirty million copies. A French teacher turned novelist, she combined her love of language, family, and storytelling into a remarkable literary legacy.
Rebecca Winters, born Rebecca Brown Burton, was the author of over 175 romance novels published with Harlequin, delighting readers worldwide for more than 35 years. Her stories, translated into many languages, have sold nearly thirty million copies. A French teacher turned novelist, she combined her love of language, family, and storytelling into a remarkable literary legacy.
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February 28, 2017I just could not stand the cold-bitter way in which h let go of her daughter . Agreed , she is just 17 but how could she ? She didn't even look at her own daughter even when H literally goes on his knees and begs her . Ice-Maiden , I can never believe she truly loved H . H being , just 20 took the responsibility of his daughter , he went against his parents , h's parents and h but he didn't give up his daughter , I think h doesn't deserve him . somehow I could not go past that bitter-cynical-cold prologue .
December 31, 2020
Heartrending. A beautiful story.
November 29, 2012
I love reunion romances and this is a very touching story of young lovers forced to make choices and pushed into decisions they have to live with. Samantha was still in High School when she found herself pregnant to her first and only love, Nick who was at college.
Pressured by her parents and afraid of trapping Nick, Sam gave up her baby for adoption but Nick kept baby Jessica to raise himself.
13 years later, in remission from cancer, Sam wants the chance to see her daughter. When Nick agrees it begins a journey for all three of them through grief, anger, repentance and forgiveness.
I enjoyed this story with it's charming cast of characters including a linked book set immediately prior to this one. There were some very moving moments as you would expect with this story line. It works beautifully with a satisfying ending.
Pressured by her parents and afraid of trapping Nick, Sam gave up her baby for adoption but Nick kept baby Jessica to raise himself.
13 years later, in remission from cancer, Sam wants the chance to see her daughter. When Nick agrees it begins a journey for all three of them through grief, anger, repentance and forgiveness.
I enjoyed this story with it's charming cast of characters including a linked book set immediately prior to this one. There were some very moving moments as you would expect with this story line. It works beautifully with a satisfying ending.
December 23, 2011
I cried again
February 10, 2012
A good book that god really, really, really, long in the end for no reason at all.
June 20, 2013
One of the most heart warming book i've read in a while. Touching and poignant.
July 3, 2014
well written. honest characters. the author did a good job.
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June 18, 2018Samantha Bretton was seventeen when she got pregnant. It was the most confusing time of her life, when outside pressures helped her to see that she was too young to raise a child and too young to get married to Nick Kincaid.
When Nick took their baby girl to raise by himself, Samantha gave up her rights to be Jessica's mother. But now, thirteen years later, Sam needs to see the little girl who-wonder of wonders-is dying to meet her. And Nick-ever-patient, strong, loving Nick-still looks at her the same way. Almost as if he's been waiting for her to come home.
When Nick took their baby girl to raise by himself, Samantha gave up her rights to be Jessica's mother. But now, thirteen years later, Sam needs to see the little girl who-wonder of wonders-is dying to meet her. And Nick-ever-patient, strong, loving Nick-still looks at her the same way. Almost as if he's been waiting for her to come home.
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