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Next Time Around

Morgan's Mistake

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Morgan Reed doesn't make mistakes. Not in his work. Not in his personal life. But that was before he met Thea Carmichael.


When a gunshot wound puts him on extended medical leave, 44 yr old fraud investigator, Morgan Reed, decides to recuperate in sunny Sedona where he grew up. Within his first few days back home, he learns his 72 yr old father has become a local Lothario. Unfortunately, he also learns his father is being scammed for money by one of the females in his life.


All the evidence is pointing in one direction and Morgan feels compelled to find out the truth. Investigating local restaurant owner, Althea Carmichael, gets very complicated when Morgan discovers how badly he wants his father's friend to be innocent.


**A funny romantic suspense based on the Next Time Around series. This book was formerly titled "The Right Thing".

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 29, 2015

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Donna McDonald

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USA Today Bestselling Author

I am an active dreamer and find writing to be the best way to use my creativity. Needing to satisfy both sides of my brain, I have become a cross-genre author of contemporary, romantic comedy, fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romances.

I feel blessed that my books appear on bestseller lists for humor, romantic comedy, space opera, and more. I crave laughter from all my readers and focus my attention on making that happen as often as possible.

I love to hear from anyone who has read my books. Each reader is a hero or heroine to me. I am inspired by you.


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March 21, 2018
Morgan comes back home, while he recuperates from being shot, to stay with his dad. He starts investigating to see where a big chunk of his dad's money goes every month, because his dad won't tell him He thinks someone is taking advantage of him. When Morgan meets Thea, hes taken with her.

Thea runs the local diner and doesn't have it in her to date men. She's been a widow for a good number of years now but running the restaurant takes a lot of effort and it is not what she really wants to be doing.

Life gets interesting when Morgan makes the biggest mistake of his life, and the fun the town has watching the sparks fly keep Morgan on his toes and Thea a pretty shade of pink.
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1,919 reviews15 followers
February 11, 2018
Thea didn't see Morgan coming...

For a character driven romance with just a twinge of mystery this book kept me enthralled. I love the characters. Thea was running on autopilot not doing anything for herself. Morgan comes to town to check on his dad's wellbeing and their attraction is electric. Their HEA is satisfying to the max. Everything in between you'll just have to read for yourself.
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March 4, 2018
This one was almost perfect. No, I won't share the tiny imperfection.Begging is unbecoming to someone your age. Just read and enjoy for yourself.

Donna McDonald has taken several very delicate subjects and expertly crafted an insightful and pleasurable book to read. I average reading 15 books per week many are as quickly forgotten as they were read. I guarantee Morgan's Mistake will remain with me.
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June 30, 2018
Gah, I love stories about clueless alpha men who think they know it all...until they figure out they don't have a clue! Great read.
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April 19, 2020
Second chances

Hey all the facts before making a decision that will impact your life. Think before uttering one word. Not every woman is forgiving.
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April 26, 2017
I love Donna's books, she is one of my favourite authors.

I loved this book from start to finish.

I love the characters and the story.
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