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Independence: The Holiday Series, Book 4
What do a surfer chic and a cowboy have in common? Nothing, until the temperature starts to rise.
Upon arrival in the interior of British Columbia, Susie realizes that she has just entered the Twilight Zone when she finds her grandparents, eight-year-old step-brother, a massive Irish wolfhound, and two horses waiting on her arrival. The love-struck handsome rancher's son, Andy, who lives next door isn't much better. Does he really think that she is girlfriend material? Better to break his heart now, then later.
As for 65-year-old June Stetler, when she agreed to take her grandchildren into the mountains with her, she didn't know what she was in for. Her precocious and ever-amusing eight-year-old grandson, Billy, dreams of nothing but being a cowboy, and her beautiful surfboard-loving granddaughter with hair like Medusa isn't anything like the charming five-year-old who used to sit and cuddle on her lap. June hopes that her love, and that of her two gentle Fjords, will be enough to win the teen's trust and bring her disjointed family back together.
All too soon, both women are forced to make life-changing decisions, ones that if they are wrong, may cost them their lives.
Independence (formerly known as Two Independents) is the fourth book in The Holiday series. Like its name, Independence is a stand-alone story.
Upon arrival in the interior of British Columbia, Susie realizes that she has just entered the Twilight Zone when she finds her grandparents, eight-year-old step-brother, a massive Irish wolfhound, and two horses waiting on her arrival. The love-struck handsome rancher's son, Andy, who lives next door isn't much better. Does he really think that she is girlfriend material? Better to break his heart now, then later.
As for 65-year-old June Stetler, when she agreed to take her grandchildren into the mountains with her, she didn't know what she was in for. Her precocious and ever-amusing eight-year-old grandson, Billy, dreams of nothing but being a cowboy, and her beautiful surfboard-loving granddaughter with hair like Medusa isn't anything like the charming five-year-old who used to sit and cuddle on her lap. June hopes that her love, and that of her two gentle Fjords, will be enough to win the teen's trust and bring her disjointed family back together.
All too soon, both women are forced to make life-changing decisions, ones that if they are wrong, may cost them their lives.
Independence (formerly known as Two Independents) is the fourth book in The Holiday series. Like its name, Independence is a stand-alone story.
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First published June 1, 2006
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About the author
Laura Hesse
53 books27 followersLaura is a Vancouver Island based author of a middle grade equestrian series and two cozy mystery series. She is also a screenwriter with several options and awards to her credit.
Hesse grew up a back stage brat in music hall theater and credits her mother with her love of dance and song and her father with her love of reading and writing. When she is not writing, she can be found on a beach somewhere or singing at a local jam.
While her horses have all passed over the rainbow, they appear in many of her stories.
Visit https://RunningLProductions.com for a full bio.
Hesse grew up a back stage brat in music hall theater and credits her mother with her love of dance and song and her father with her love of reading and writing. When she is not writing, she can be found on a beach somewhere or singing at a local jam.
While her horses have all passed over the rainbow, they appear in many of her stories.
Visit https://RunningLProductions.com for a full bio.
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July 30, 2024
When Susie Stetler's mom forces her to spend the summer with her grandmother in British Columbia, this California surfer girl is inferno hot mad. But her circumstances forced her to face a life-threatening forest fire, putting her in charge of getting her family to safety.
This Country Life story is phenomenal. Cute California 15-year-old surfer girl meets handsome, just turned 18, cowboy. That alone is enough for multiple stories. But this title throws in a blended family, a cattle drive, and a forest fire. The resulting fusion of ideas provided a ripe setting for the tale. While some tragedy should be expected, overall, the story ends well.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
This Country Life story is phenomenal. Cute California 15-year-old surfer girl meets handsome, just turned 18, cowboy. That alone is enough for multiple stories. But this title throws in a blended family, a cattle drive, and a forest fire. The resulting fusion of ideas provided a ripe setting for the tale. While some tragedy should be expected, overall, the story ends well.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
January 27, 2022
Excellent book
Very well written. Couldn't put it down. Made me cry. Took turns I wasn't expecting. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Very well written. Couldn't put it down. Made me cry. Took turns I wasn't expecting. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
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