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Benjamin
Rodeo cowboy Benjamin Hudson is one of four brothers set to inherit their father's ranch in northern Alberta. The only problem is, the three oldest have been estranged from Zackary Hudson for years. Their father's will states they have to live on the ranch for one year, show a profit, and care for their baby brother. The main problems…none of them know anything about running a working ranch or caring for an infant. They decide to hire domestic help for the primary care of Jeremiah.
Halifax native, Danielle Madison, wants to escape the pain of an abusive marriage and the resultant stillborn child. She sees the ad for a nanny on a ranch in Alberta, applies, and flies west without a second thought. For Dani it's work only, with no intention of becoming involved until she meets Benjamin, the tough-as-nails ex rodeo rider, who handles his baby brother with great gentleness and compassion. Little Jeremiah pulls at her heartstrings, and she's drawn to him, despite her resolve to remain aloof.
Love is not in Ben's vocabulary, except as it applies to his lost siblings. When things start disappearing and going wrong, Dani is Ben's initial suspect. He's attracted to her, despite her withdrawn persona, and tries to believe in her innocence as they work together to solve the mysterious happenings. Will love win out, or will the fear of commitment drive a permanent wedge between them?
Halifax native, Danielle Madison, wants to escape the pain of an abusive marriage and the resultant stillborn child. She sees the ad for a nanny on a ranch in Alberta, applies, and flies west without a second thought. For Dani it's work only, with no intention of becoming involved until she meets Benjamin, the tough-as-nails ex rodeo rider, who handles his baby brother with great gentleness and compassion. Little Jeremiah pulls at her heartstrings, and she's drawn to him, despite her resolve to remain aloof.
Love is not in Ben's vocabulary, except as it applies to his lost siblings. When things start disappearing and going wrong, Dani is Ben's initial suspect. He's attracted to her, despite her withdrawn persona, and tries to believe in her innocence as they work together to solve the mysterious happenings. Will love win out, or will the fear of commitment drive a permanent wedge between them?
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2013
About the author
Lorraine Nelson
47 books68 followersLorraine Nelson lives in rural New Brunswick, on the east coast of Canada. Always a bookworm, she’s read many novels of romance and mystery over the years, finally deciding to put her pen to work at writing one. “To write romantic suspense is my dream job, although my mom says I was born with an avid imagination and pencil in hand, crafting stories from an early age.”
I am mother to three wonderful boys, grandmother to four fantastic grandsons and two beautiful granddaughters. I live alone with an independent yet affectionate tomcat. Now my children have grown and have lives of their own, I have time to indulge my passion for writing. When not at the computer, you can find me spending time with family, gardening, baking and, of course, reading.
This is me. This is who I am and I'm loving it!
I am mother to three wonderful boys, grandmother to four fantastic grandsons and two beautiful granddaughters. I live alone with an independent yet affectionate tomcat. Now my children have grown and have lives of their own, I have time to indulge my passion for writing. When not at the computer, you can find me spending time with family, gardening, baking and, of course, reading.
This is me. This is who I am and I'm loving it!
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November 15, 2013
A perfect new family from Lorraine Nelson.
Every time I read one of Lorraine's books, I am transported into it. She manages to not only create a believable family, but also makes you feel as though you are a part of it. Her characters are well-developed and complex without becoming a confusing mess. Each event is superbly plotted and thought out...to the point that you can visualize it happening.
I often wonder...if all of these stories are somehow rooted in truth. only an author who knows his/her characters so intimately could pull off this level of reading enjoyment!
If you haven't yet picked up any of Lorraine Nelson's work...I beg you to do so. You won't be disappointed.
Every time I read one of Lorraine's books, I am transported into it. She manages to not only create a believable family, but also makes you feel as though you are a part of it. Her characters are well-developed and complex without becoming a confusing mess. Each event is superbly plotted and thought out...to the point that you can visualize it happening.
I often wonder...if all of these stories are somehow rooted in truth. only an author who knows his/her characters so intimately could pull off this level of reading enjoyment!
If you haven't yet picked up any of Lorraine Nelson's work...I beg you to do so. You won't be disappointed.
January 27, 2014
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Benjamin is one of 3 brothers who were lost to their father. After his father and step mother die in a car crash, Ben and his brothers are finally reuniting. Harsh feelings for a father who was dead and a unpleasant past are brought together when they reunite. They find out they have a little brother and are now his only living relatives. The 3 men now have inherited a ranch and a little boy. Making a go of the ranch will keep the 3 men busy. A nanny would have to be found. Dani running from her own past, finds a ad for a nanny and calls. Dani makes the guys lives easier with there little brother but Benjamin may like her for more than just the nanny. Will the guys be able to run the ranch? Or is there someone willing to hurt people to drive them all away?
This is a great short read. Moves fast and I loved the story. Read the novella, The Inheritance first. It really does a great job starting the story. This is a series that is well worth the money and time. I have read many books by this author and her books pull at the heart strings and make you want to fall in love all over again.
Julie
Benjamin is one of 3 brothers who were lost to their father. After his father and step mother die in a car crash, Ben and his brothers are finally reuniting. Harsh feelings for a father who was dead and a unpleasant past are brought together when they reunite. They find out they have a little brother and are now his only living relatives. The 3 men now have inherited a ranch and a little boy. Making a go of the ranch will keep the 3 men busy. A nanny would have to be found. Dani running from her own past, finds a ad for a nanny and calls. Dani makes the guys lives easier with there little brother but Benjamin may like her for more than just the nanny. Will the guys be able to run the ranch? Or is there someone willing to hurt people to drive them all away?
This is a great short read. Moves fast and I loved the story. Read the novella, The Inheritance first. It really does a great job starting the story. This is a series that is well worth the money and time. I have read many books by this author and her books pull at the heart strings and make you want to fall in love all over again.
Julie
March 10, 2014
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I liked how the men all chipped in on fixing up the ranch and finding a way to take care of both it and their little brother, with no qualms about it. Benjamin was the most instantly connectable/likable, what with his happiness that he could bring his long-time competition horse (recently injured on the rodeo circuit) there to be cared for and never competed with again.
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I liked how the men all chipped in on fixing up the ranch and finding a way to take care of both it and their little brother, with no qualms about it. Benjamin was the most instantly connectable/likable, what with his happiness that he could bring his long-time competition horse (recently injured on the rodeo circuit) there to be cared for and never competed with again.
Click the link above, read the full review, and leave a comment for a chance to win one of two books!
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