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The Searchers #1
Hiding in Park City
A single mom on the run and an injured FBI agent find their greatest danger is with each other in this story of secret identity, originally titled Nowhere to Hide and published in 2003!
As an on-the-run single mother out to protect her little girls, Lisa Connors needs two things: money, and to keep her identity secret. But it is just her luck that the possibility of the former threatens the latter: as the caretaker of the hunk-next-door with two broken legs, her ability to keep her distance is shaky. When she found out said hunk’s profession—FBI agent—it was downright demolished....
Gage McKinnon spent most of his life trying to keep away from all things familial, so the last thing he needs is to have two adorable little girls take root next door. But it’s their mother who poses his greatest threat. For with Lisa he felt that door in his heart—the one that slammed shut twenty-five years ago—start to open, just a crack.
As an on-the-run single mother out to protect her little girls, Lisa Connors needs two things: money, and to keep her identity secret. But it is just her luck that the possibility of the former threatens the latter: as the caretaker of the hunk-next-door with two broken legs, her ability to keep her distance is shaky. When she found out said hunk’s profession—FBI agent—it was downright demolished....
Gage McKinnon spent most of his life trying to keep away from all things familial, so the last thing he needs is to have two adorable little girls take root next door. But it’s their mother who poses his greatest threat. For with Lisa he felt that door in his heart—the one that slammed shut twenty-five years ago—start to open, just a crack.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2003
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RaeAnne Thayne
311 books3,836 followersI'm not one of those people who knew from birth she was destined to become a writer. I always loved to read and throughout my childhood I could usually be found with a book in my hands. To the disgust of my friends, I even enjoyed creative writing assignments that made them all groan. But I had other dreams besides writing. I wanted to be an actress or a teacher or a lawyer.
Life took a different turn for me, though, when my mother made me take a journalism elective in high school (thanks, Mom!). I knew the first day that this was where I belonged.
After I graduated from college in journalism, I took a job at the local daily newspaper and I reveled in the challenge and the diversity of it. One day I could be interviewing the latest country music star, the next day I was writing about local motorcycle gangs or interviewing an award-winning scientist.
Through it all -- through the natural progression of my career from reporter to editor -- I wrote stories in my head. Not just any stories, either, but romances, the kind of books I have devoured since junior high school, with tales about real people going through the trials and tribulations of life until they find deep and lasting love.
I had no idea how to put these people on paper, but knew I had to try -- their stories were too compelling for me to ignore. I sold my first book in 1995 and now, more than 30 books later, I've come to love everything about writing, from the click of the computer keys under my fingers to the "that's-it!" feeling I get when a story is flowing.
I write full-time now (well, as full-time as I can manage juggling my kids!) amid the raw beauty of the northern Utah mountains.
Even though I might not have dreamed of being a writer when I was younger, now I simply can't imagine my life any other way.
I love to hear from readers. You can reach me at my email address, raeannethayne@gmail.com
Life took a different turn for me, though, when my mother made me take a journalism elective in high school (thanks, Mom!). I knew the first day that this was where I belonged.
After I graduated from college in journalism, I took a job at the local daily newspaper and I reveled in the challenge and the diversity of it. One day I could be interviewing the latest country music star, the next day I was writing about local motorcycle gangs or interviewing an award-winning scientist.
Through it all -- through the natural progression of my career from reporter to editor -- I wrote stories in my head. Not just any stories, either, but romances, the kind of books I have devoured since junior high school, with tales about real people going through the trials and tribulations of life until they find deep and lasting love.
I had no idea how to put these people on paper, but knew I had to try -- their stories were too compelling for me to ignore. I sold my first book in 1995 and now, more than 30 books later, I've come to love everything about writing, from the click of the computer keys under my fingers to the "that's-it!" feeling I get when a story is flowing.
I write full-time now (well, as full-time as I can manage juggling my kids!) amid the raw beauty of the northern Utah mountains.
Even though I might not have dreamed of being a writer when I was younger, now I simply can't imagine my life any other way.
I love to hear from readers. You can reach me at my email address, raeannethayne@gmail.com
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February 17, 2017
Very emotional book, more than just a love story between two people. Lisa is at her wit's end when she ends up in Park City. Her husband had died two years earlier and his parents are involved in a custody battle with her. Terrified of losing her girls to the people her husband couldn't wait to get away from, she took them and ran. Aggravating the issue is her battle with diabetes. When her car breaks down, she finds a job cleaning houses, where she can remain under the radar. Then she discovers she is living next door to an FBI agent, which ramps up her stress.
Gage is an FBI agent working with the Crimes Against Children unit, which is pretty much his life. He lost his sister to a kidnapper many years ago, and the effects it had on his family has turned him into a hard and driven man. He is also eaten up by guilt, feeling he should have been able to stop it. Having two little girls right next door just increases the feelings.
I loved the development of the romance. It had a slow start, due to a rather contentious first meeting. But even that aggravation didn't stop both from feeling a spark of attraction. When Gage was injured on the job, his friend and landlady, knowing she had nursing experience, hired Lisa to take care of him. Gage is a stubborn man and the clashes between him and Lisa were fun to see, especially when he ended up agreeing with her. I ached for Gage, whose boatload of guilt had him trying to push both Lisa and her girls away. I loved the scene in the kitchen when little Gaby bulldozed him into doing what she wanted. I loved how seeing Gage with the girls also started to heal Lisa's heart from the loss of her husband. The attraction between Gage and Lisa kept pulling them together, no matter how hard they tried to fight it. But Lisa still fears discovery, and what would happen if Gage knew the truth. I cried for her when those fears sent her running again. The ending was fantastic, with a resolution that came about differently than I expected. I loved seeing the changes in Gage's outlook and how he and Lisa came together.
Also part of the book was how the kidnapping of his sister affected Gage and his entire family. His deep seated guilt had caused him to distance himself from his brother Wyatt and his mother. I loved the scene in which Wyatt showed up and read Gage the riot act for not telling his family about his injury. I also loved seeing Gage and his mother reconnect and clear the air between them. The part where they talk about the kidnapping was heartwrenching and had me in tears. I have also discovered that both Wyatt and the missing sister have their own stories and I can't wait to read them.
Gage is an FBI agent working with the Crimes Against Children unit, which is pretty much his life. He lost his sister to a kidnapper many years ago, and the effects it had on his family has turned him into a hard and driven man. He is also eaten up by guilt, feeling he should have been able to stop it. Having two little girls right next door just increases the feelings.
I loved the development of the romance. It had a slow start, due to a rather contentious first meeting. But even that aggravation didn't stop both from feeling a spark of attraction. When Gage was injured on the job, his friend and landlady, knowing she had nursing experience, hired Lisa to take care of him. Gage is a stubborn man and the clashes between him and Lisa were fun to see, especially when he ended up agreeing with her. I ached for Gage, whose boatload of guilt had him trying to push both Lisa and her girls away. I loved the scene in the kitchen when little Gaby bulldozed him into doing what she wanted. I loved how seeing Gage with the girls also started to heal Lisa's heart from the loss of her husband. The attraction between Gage and Lisa kept pulling them together, no matter how hard they tried to fight it. But Lisa still fears discovery, and what would happen if Gage knew the truth. I cried for her when those fears sent her running again. The ending was fantastic, with a resolution that came about differently than I expected. I loved seeing the changes in Gage's outlook and how he and Lisa came together.
Also part of the book was how the kidnapping of his sister affected Gage and his entire family. His deep seated guilt had caused him to distance himself from his brother Wyatt and his mother. I loved the scene in which Wyatt showed up and read Gage the riot act for not telling his family about his injury. I also loved seeing Gage and his mother reconnect and clear the air between them. The part where they talk about the kidnapping was heartwrenching and had me in tears. I have also discovered that both Wyatt and the missing sister have their own stories and I can't wait to read them.
January 29, 2013
Such a great book and it dealt with so many emotions, a mother's love, grief and heroine who had to battle with diabetes so that she could be there for her kids.
The heroine is on the run with her two daughters. Her beloved husband died two years ago and since then life has been a struggle and so has her health with fluctuating levels, which made her hospitalized. This helped her husband's disapproving parents win join custody of her daughters and fearing that they would take off with her daughters, she ran. It is just her bad luck that she is living next door temporarily to an FBI agent.
The hero is kind of a pain at first. He is a hard, lonely man who lives for his job in the children's unit. His pain comes from his sister's abduction and the effects that had on his family. The romance takes time to get going and at any given moment didn't feel forced. I loved seeing them fall in love and also seeing the hero with her girls as well as reconciling with his mother.
The heroine is on the run with her two daughters. Her beloved husband died two years ago and since then life has been a struggle and so has her health with fluctuating levels, which made her hospitalized. This helped her husband's disapproving parents win join custody of her daughters and fearing that they would take off with her daughters, she ran. It is just her bad luck that she is living next door temporarily to an FBI agent.
The hero is kind of a pain at first. He is a hard, lonely man who lives for his job in the children's unit. His pain comes from his sister's abduction and the effects that had on his family. The romance takes time to get going and at any given moment didn't feel forced. I loved seeing them fall in love and also seeing the hero with her girls as well as reconciling with his mother.
March 11, 2022
3.5 stars
April 21, 2016
This story had two cute little girls in it. Gaby was five, and her sister was three. Gaby talked enough for the both of them. Lisa was a great single mother. She did whatever she had to do, to feed, and clothe her girls. She picked them up, and moved when she thought there was a chance she may lose them to her in-laws. Lisa was diabetic, and because of the medical condition her in-laws was in court attempting to gain custody of the precious girls.
Lisa drove until her car broke down. The community where she broke down, took her, and her girls in. You could feel the love from the people that lived there.
Her neighbor Gage, was a brooding FBI agent. He was hurt on the job, and left the hospital with two broken legs. Ruth, his landlord hired Lisa to take care of Gage until he could get around on his own. The friendship / romance was sweet. They both tried to fight the attraction that was pulling them together. Her girls found a way into his heart. He enjoyed hearing them giggle.
He was shocked to find out that Lisa just packed up and left in the middle of the night. He was more surprised to find out Lisa wasn't really Lisa. So who is she really? Only one way to find out, go and find her.
This was a sweet, light, read. I really enjoyed it.
Lisa drove until her car broke down. The community where she broke down, took her, and her girls in. You could feel the love from the people that lived there.
Her neighbor Gage, was a brooding FBI agent. He was hurt on the job, and left the hospital with two broken legs. Ruth, his landlord hired Lisa to take care of Gage until he could get around on his own. The friendship / romance was sweet. They both tried to fight the attraction that was pulling them together. Her girls found a way into his heart. He enjoyed hearing them giggle.
He was shocked to find out that Lisa just packed up and left in the middle of the night. He was more surprised to find out Lisa wasn't really Lisa. So who is she really? Only one way to find out, go and find her.
This was a sweet, light, read. I really enjoyed it.
October 7, 2024
Good book
March 22, 2023
An early Thayne .. fairly boring.
February 2, 2021
As a parent there can be nothing worse than someone taking your children away. To avoid that you would do anything.
June 13, 2018
Hero: Injured FBI agent
Heroine: nurse with diabetes
Sex: infrequent, semi graphic
Romance: oh, this was a romance novel?
Stars: 2.5 rounded down
Overall impression: meh
Ok, so I’m a huge fun of Rae Ann Thayne and loved her later series. Maybe I set the bar too high, idk. The attraction between the two main characters was forced. I mean, she fell in love with this guy and he barely interacted with her girls. That seemed quite ridiculous because she stressed how important her girls were to her. I mean, obvi, since she ran across the country to avoid losing custody of them to her former in laws. The whole thing just seemed strained.
Heroine: nurse with diabetes
Sex: infrequent, semi graphic
Romance: oh, this was a romance novel?
Stars: 2.5 rounded down
Overall impression: meh
Ok, so I’m a huge fun of Rae Ann Thayne and loved her later series. Maybe I set the bar too high, idk. The attraction between the two main characters was forced. I mean, she fell in love with this guy and he barely interacted with her girls. That seemed quite ridiculous because she stressed how important her girls were to her. I mean, obvi, since she ran across the country to avoid losing custody of them to her former in laws. The whole thing just seemed strained.
July 12, 2018
Allie and Gage’s Love Tryst! 3.25*****
Allie aka Lisa Connors, a diabetic, single/ widowed mom and her two daughters, were running from the wealthy grandparents, in a custody battle. While hiding in Park City, she was doing cleaning jobs, leaving her kids with strangers to make ends meet and evade the law, yet she took a job caring for an injured FBI Agent, Gage McKinnon, who was bereft with lots of guilt about his sister’s abduction. Lisa/Allie was a RN in PA, so she does have a great deal of medical know how, which made everyone clued into her professional background. She tells Gage about her DM and falls in love with him ( after a night of wild, bilateral leg cast sex), while he is still in her care and promptly splits next morning to a seedy dive in LV, stressing her body and endangering her kids further. Wow, loads of logically thinking!! Of course Gage tracks her down, returns her and the kids to PA on behest of her lawyer only to realize the grandparents only had visitation rights.
Yes her foray did allow her to meet Gage, got him to speak to his Mom, and resolve buried issues about his sister’s abduction twenty years earlier... And yes they hopefully did live HEA, hopefully in PA in her house for the girls’ benefit and stability.
Interesting plot with well developed characters, but would love to read more about Gage’s brother and Gage joining forces to locate missing Charlotte.
Great Summer beach read!
Allie aka Lisa Connors, a diabetic, single/ widowed mom and her two daughters, were running from the wealthy grandparents, in a custody battle. While hiding in Park City, she was doing cleaning jobs, leaving her kids with strangers to make ends meet and evade the law, yet she took a job caring for an injured FBI Agent, Gage McKinnon, who was bereft with lots of guilt about his sister’s abduction. Lisa/Allie was a RN in PA, so she does have a great deal of medical know how, which made everyone clued into her professional background. She tells Gage about her DM and falls in love with him ( after a night of wild, bilateral leg cast sex), while he is still in her care and promptly splits next morning to a seedy dive in LV, stressing her body and endangering her kids further. Wow, loads of logically thinking!! Of course Gage tracks her down, returns her and the kids to PA on behest of her lawyer only to realize the grandparents only had visitation rights.
Yes her foray did allow her to meet Gage, got him to speak to his Mom, and resolve buried issues about his sister’s abduction twenty years earlier... And yes they hopefully did live HEA, hopefully in PA in her house for the girls’ benefit and stability.
Interesting plot with well developed characters, but would love to read more about Gage’s brother and Gage joining forces to locate missing Charlotte.
Great Summer beach read!
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February 3, 2022
A fun, easy read involving a young women and her two young daughters who are on the run and ends up in Park City, Utah when her car breaks down. She befriended by the repair shop's mother. She gives the young woman a place to stay and a job. She finds that her next day neighbor is a FBI agent. Deathly afraid that the agent would find out about her, she tries to keep her distance, but he is injured on the job, in the hospital for a week and needs a caregiver to come home. As a nurse, who is cleaning vacation homes in Park City, she agrees to become the caregiver. With her care, the agent becomes less difficult to deal with and eventually the two have romantic feelings for each other which leads to all kinds of good times and those not so good, she tells him she is quitting and leaves in the dark of night and just disappears. She thinks she is doing this in order to keep custody of her girls. They end up in a run down area of Las Vegas. One night the agent and his partner, show up and tell her that he is there to return her Philadelphia. She thinks they are taking her to jail, but they are really taking her back to her home. Confused as to what is going on, her attorney tells her that she is not a fugitive as the judge reversed an earlier court ruling giving shared custody with the parents of her deceased husband and is free to do as she wants and of course she and the agent get back together.
November 8, 2018
4.5 stars
Another of RaeAnne Thayne’s older stories and another winner. I can’t particularly pinpoint what it was about this book, but I didn’t want to put it down.
The progression of the relationship between Gage and Allie is so smooth and natural. From standoffish neighbors to reluctant caregiver/patient to cautiously optimistic friends to can’t deny the chemistry any longer lovers. The remorse Allie feels while trying to keep her emotional distance from Gage is touching. And Gage has so many demons to face from his past, it’s beautiful to see him break through to the other side of the grief and guilt he’s always carried with him.
This is a very quick read and easy read. Partly because of the flow of the story making it hard to put down, partly from the wonderful characters and world building, and partly from the chemistry. I think this story is an amazing read.
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Another of RaeAnne Thayne’s older stories and another winner. I can’t particularly pinpoint what it was about this book, but I didn’t want to put it down.
The progression of the relationship between Gage and Allie is so smooth and natural. From standoffish neighbors to reluctant caregiver/patient to cautiously optimistic friends to can’t deny the chemistry any longer lovers. The remorse Allie feels while trying to keep her emotional distance from Gage is touching. And Gage has so many demons to face from his past, it’s beautiful to see him break through to the other side of the grief and guilt he’s always carried with him.
This is a very quick read and easy read. Partly because of the flow of the story making it hard to put down, partly from the wonderful characters and world building, and partly from the chemistry. I think this story is an amazing read.
This review can also be found at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.c...
November 29, 2021
I thought the story was very well developed and the characters of Lisa and Gage ideal for the story line. The courage of this young mother to do everything to protect her daughters at the expense of her own well being was love at its highest level. Gage the toughened FBI agent who is a wounded and a healing warrior is the most unlikely person to fall in love with anyone but Allie winds her way into his heart as does her children Gabby and Anna. This was a story that is emotionally hard to put down. We want to drive to the end and it is worth the trip.
April 7, 2024
Where’s Home?
Allie/Lisa has 2 daughters, Gabriella & Anna. She lost her husband 2 yrs. ago. His parents are wealthy & live in Venezuela; they also want custody of the girls. They received joint custody because Allie/Lisa has diabetes & her health is endangering their safety. Allie petitioned the court for sole custody but was worried her in-laws would get custody. She then took the girls & left their town. She found a home to rent in Park City. When she learned her next door neighbor is an F.B.I. agent, she panicked! What happens to Allie & her girls? Please read it!
Allie/Lisa has 2 daughters, Gabriella & Anna. She lost her husband 2 yrs. ago. His parents are wealthy & live in Venezuela; they also want custody of the girls. They received joint custody because Allie/Lisa has diabetes & her health is endangering their safety. Allie petitioned the court for sole custody but was worried her in-laws would get custody. She then took the girls & left their town. She found a home to rent in Park City. When she learned her next door neighbor is an F.B.I. agent, she panicked! What happens to Allie & her girls? Please read it!
June 16, 2018
How to protect yourself and your children
A moving story about a mother who is trying to keep her in-laws from taking her children. As she struggles to hide while keeping her daughters safe and secure, she moves next door to an FBI agent who was injured and needs her nursing skills. Her fear that she will be discovered wars with her desire to take care of him and help him heal.
A moving story about a mother who is trying to keep her in-laws from taking her children. As she struggles to hide while keeping her daughters safe and secure, she moves next door to an FBI agent who was injured and needs her nursing skills. Her fear that she will be discovered wars with her desire to take care of him and help him heal.
May 26, 2018
Great book!
I loved this book, highly recommend! Character development great, writing was wonderful, and wasn't corny. ☺ The struggle is real with some novels being so cheesy, you can't help but roll your eyes. This book didn't have that effect, you truly became empathetic toward the characters. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
I loved this book, highly recommend! Character development great, writing was wonderful, and wasn't corny. ☺ The struggle is real with some novels being so cheesy, you can't help but roll your eyes. This book didn't have that effect, you truly became empathetic toward the characters. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
June 19, 2018
Hiding in Park City (the re-release of Nowhere to Hide) is a captivating story of Lisa/Allie, on the run with her two daughters, and Gage, the FBI agent next door who worries Allie because of the danger of being discovered and at the same time is someone she is drawn to and finding herself falling in love with. A good story with plenty of suspense, romance, and emotion.
January 20, 2019
I liked the story of Gabe & Lisa/Allie. Her two daughters were precious. What I didn't like was the switching between her names. One paragraph she was called Lisa then right away as the story continued she was called Allie. I don't know if it was someone not paying attention when it was proof read or on purpose but it turned me off this book.
December 26, 2019
2.5 stars. After reading my first RaeAnne Thayne book, I was excited to read this second one for me. It was a quick read, but lacked the connection between the main characters that I wanted. They had the physical attraction, but I needed a deeper connection before they decided so quickly that it was love!
June 25, 2020
I again would like to say this book has been published under another name '' HIDING IN PARK CITY'' This is the first in the series The Searchers. We meet Gage McKInnon FBI agent and widow Lisa Connors running from her wealthy in laws who are trying to take her children away.
The children are fun characters and make the book.
The children are fun characters and make the book.
August 4, 2020
Allie is on the run. Her dead husbands parents want to take her kids away because she is diabetic. She has changed her name and ends up in park city Utah when her car breaks down. She is hired to care for her next door neighbor , an FBI agent who broke both legs in an incident...will they fall in love.. ?? Gage is the guy whose little sister Charlotte was kidnapped as a child.
May 17, 2022
Hiding in Park City
I've been reading RaeAnne Thayne for a few years and when I saw this title, I just had to have it. Her characters are realistic and there's always a bit of tension building to the last page. I love her descriptions of emotions in the characters; it makes me feel like I am experiencing their feelings.
I've been reading RaeAnne Thayne for a few years and when I saw this title, I just had to have it. Her characters are realistic and there's always a bit of tension building to the last page. I love her descriptions of emotions in the characters; it makes me feel like I am experiencing their feelings.
September 2, 2025
A mother's love
Lisa is on the run with her 2 young daughters. Her new neighbor is an FBI agent. How will this work out when she becomes his nurse and realizes she is attracted to him? Two annoying leg casts, one lousy patient, and two giggling girls - then she makes the decision to run again. How will it end? Enjoy! 📚🎉❤️🌻
Lisa is on the run with her 2 young daughters. Her new neighbor is an FBI agent. How will this work out when she becomes his nurse and realizes she is attracted to him? Two annoying leg casts, one lousy patient, and two giggling girls - then she makes the decision to run again. How will it end? Enjoy! 📚🎉❤️🌻
June 13, 2018
Hiding in Park City review
Hiding in Park City is the first romantic book in The Searchers series written by author RaeAnne Thayne. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Hiding in Park City is the first romantic book in The Searchers series written by author RaeAnne Thayne. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
August 31, 2018
Excellent!
I chose this rating because the story was exciting and interesting. Learning to communicate in a relationship and trusting each other is the key for a successful and lasting relationship.
I chose this rating because the story was exciting and interesting. Learning to communicate in a relationship and trusting each other is the key for a successful and lasting relationship.
September 1, 2019
3.5
The ridiculous misinformation about fractured femurs was way too distracting. There is no possible way the logistics in the book would work the way they did - author could have written it as bilateral tib/fib fractures and it would have been reasonable.
The ridiculous misinformation about fractured femurs was way too distracting. There is no possible way the logistics in the book would work the way they did - author could have written it as bilateral tib/fib fractures and it would have been reasonable.
May 27, 2018
Great story
I like most of RaeAnne Thayne s books. Some are a little too tense for me, this one was not.
I like most of RaeAnne Thayne s books. Some are a little too tense for me, this one was not.
June 13, 2018
Great book!
The character development in this story is excellent! The reader feels as if they personally know the characters and falls in love with Gaby and Anna!
The character development in this story is excellent! The reader feels as if they personally know the characters and falls in love with Gaby and Anna!
June 14, 2018
Great Read
Fast paced story,with a whole lot of suspense.RaeAnn Thayne never fails to entertain me.Her stories always hold me from the very first page to the last.
Fast paced story,with a whole lot of suspense.RaeAnn Thayne never fails to entertain me.Her stories always hold me from the very first page to the last.
June 14, 2018
Good read
Story unfolded with ease and surprise. Subplots and characters were well done. Not what I expected, but couldn't put the book down
Story unfolded with ease and surprise. Subplots and characters were well done. Not what I expected, but couldn't put the book down
June 15, 2018
A great read
Couldn't put it down. Loved all the interactions between Allie and Gage. Suspenseful as well as funny just a great story. RaeAnne did her writing magic on this.
Couldn't put it down. Loved all the interactions between Allie and Gage. Suspenseful as well as funny just a great story. RaeAnne did her writing magic on this.
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