A Place to Call Home

by Sharon Sala

A classic story from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala.

All detective Judd Hanna was looking for was a few days of peace and solitude, away from the dark shadows of big-city crime. But in a little town in the Wyoming high country, he found something more, much more; a woman who made him dream, for the first time in years, of a life filled with love and laughter. . .

But even here, peace was hard to find. For Charlotte "Charlie" Franklin, a strong but gentle woman who was raising an adorable little girl alone, was in mortal danger. And before Judd could hope for a future with her, he had to make sure she lived to see tomorrow. . . .

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Adult, Mystery Thriller, Childrens

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Biography



Sharon Sala is a Native Oklahoman and still lives within a two hour drive of where she was born.
First published in 1991, she is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author with a 135 plus books published in seven different genres, including Romantic suspense, Mystery, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Industry Awards include:
Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award)
The Janet Dailey Award.
Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine.
Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award.
Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence.
Heart of Excellence Award.,
Booksellers Best Award.
Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award RITA, presented by RWA.
Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.

Reviews

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detective Judd Hanna leaves Tulsa, Oklahoma after the death of his partner and ends up in Wyoming. There he manages to save the life of a toddler and her mother. Charlotte "Charlie" Franklin is grateful to the gorgeous stranger. When her brother, Wade needs a temporary deputy, Judd finds a good excuse to hang around.

It was a nice little romance with a side story about who abducted the mayor. I never figured out how Charlie was in mortal danger though so the synopsis was misleading in my opinion. The only real danger was the beginning.

[AG Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

[Jacqueline J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sharon Sala generally writes romantic suspense but this one, while it involved a cop and a mystery, didn't really qualify since the mystery was a side element and the heroine was not involved and the hero really only peripherally. But this was a nice romance even though the hero and heroine did not spend a whole lot of time together and their relationship happened pretty fast.

Where the book really shone was in the scenes where the hero, Judd, interacts with the toddler, Rachel. Those scenes were really worth reading the whole book.

[Cheri D Mendenhall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

I liked this book about second chances and how someone who cares can make a difference. I loved the interplay between all the characters, except Raymond.

[Merle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to spot the crime here, and the "criminal". the crime is almost secondary to the tall cop who is driving by and helps save a little cherub from an angry bull. Said cop is stuck because between the fence and the bull, his car is no longer able to take him on his way.

Avoiding emotional entanglements is a default position for Judd Hanna, the product of abuse and abandonment at the hands of his parents. When he meets the little girl and her pretty mom, Charlotte, he finally no longer has that excuse to fall back on. The pair gets under his skin while he helps solve the crime.

He realizes that he needs to heal before he can stay around Call City, so he does. That takes some spirit and some courage, but he is up to it.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

heart Touching Wonderfully Writen

I loved this one from start to finish very hard to put down.
It touches your heart makes you say aww and fall in in love and believe that's things really happen for a reason.
A must read a book that will leave you feeling wonderful from the inside out.




2/ 4/15.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story about a little boy named Judd Hanna and his dark shadows and abuse from his father. He has grown up and became a detective in big city crime. In the back of his mind he never got rid of the abuse of his father until he was in a little town in the Wyoming high country, he found something more. A woman that made him dream for the first time in years.

[Phylisha Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I highly recommend this book. The characters are wonderfully written, even the one you dislike. This is a story about rich versus poor, child abuse, alcoholism, rape and revenge. One of the best Sala books I have read.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good romantic suspense novel from Sala. She never seems to disappoint. I like her books because they keep you guessing and she writes likeable characters.

[Saly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating 3.5 stars
This was a straight forward romance, sweet and sugary.

[Clarisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sharon Sala doesn't disappoint.

Great story. The characters are believable and the story redeeming. A quick read that I was sorry to reach the end of.

[Emilie Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Loved it! Loved it!! Loved it!! Redemption was the magic word for Judd. Once he received it, life with Rachel and Charlie was a forgone conclusion. Bravo!

[Lisa Gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Judd Hanna was at a crossroads. His partner on the Tulsa police force was killed just 3 days before retirement. He took a bullet mean for Judd. Judd is out of control and is ordered to see the police psychiatrist before being allowed to return to work. He leaves Tulsa and finds himself in Call City Wyoming. He saves a little girl from a bull but his car was badly damaged in the process. He is offered a room in the family home where Charlotte, known to her friends as "Charlie" lives with her 2 year old daughter Rachael and her brother Wade. Wade is the chief of police in this small town and he is unsure of Judd at first but then he learns that he rescued his niece Rachel from the bull and can nothing else but offer him a room while the car is being fixed. Wade gets a perplexing case and he enlists Judd's help to solve the case as his only other deputy is going on his honeymoon. As the story progresses Rachael captures Judd's heart with her baby giggles and her antics. The scenes between Rachael and Judd are so sweet and tender. We come to learn about Judd's past and now he has to find a way to break free so he can be free to love Charlie and Rachel without his past demons coming to interrupt his present. Has Judd finally found "A Place to Call Home"?

[Kate Vale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another in the Men in Blue series in which detective Judd Hanna has had it with his job in Tulsa when his partner dies from a bullet meant for Judd. He decides to take off for places unknown and when he ends up in Wyoming, he finds himself attracted to a young woman, Charlotte, and her small daughter. Trouble is, someone seems to be out to do them harm, something he can't abide. While trying to figure out what he wants to do, Charlotte's brother offers Judd a volunteer job helping him solve a puzzling kidnapping that doesn't make sense. After all, no ransom is demanded and the victim is found--naked--on the steps of the town library with a brand on one hip but otherwise unhurt. Who did it and why? Judd is determined to find out even as he puzzles out what he's going to do about Charlotte and his feelings for her.

The tension tightens throughout the story until an ending worthy of both tears and smiles.

[Ann C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a reread for me. I enjoyed the book the first time as well as this time.

The book was rather dated as it was released in 2000. However, in one instance, Wade went outside with the portable phone and came in and tossed the cell on the table. A little editing problem here. Obviously cell phones were available, so why did not the author put them in the story, especially for cops?

I wish there was an epilogue. But the reader is left to assume that Judd gets a job with Wade and lives with Charlie, Rachel, and Wade at the ranch. It would have been nice to let Wade have a book. Also, I would have liked to know the final outcome with Raymond.

But, as I said, the book was an enjoyable read.

[Mary Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read about the crime committed in this novel, I wondered what in the world was going on in Sharon Sala's head!!! I did like the atmosphere the author created for the small town of Call City, Wyoming where everyone knew everyone else. I liked the goodness I saw in the characters, even in those who had hurt others and had the strength to try to make amends. I liked the expressions of atonement toward God that Judd finally made. I liked the triumph of good over evil, especially when the author was working with a man's inner fiber. This book was a good read and was well-written.

[Zaneta Rizzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 years to meet my demons

This book makes me happy that I made my child go to consulting at a early end of a bad situation instead of saying forget it, I said "learn from it and go on with your life, it's the last now" . Someone should have done that to me and saved me 9 years selfhate.

[Keomony Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the character developments in this story. From the first page to the next, and subsequently, to the end, both the leads changed their belief. They put the dark past behind and embraced the future with big smiles. I guess this is what it is like to live. Why? Because life goes on whether or not you want it. Therefore, we should enjoy it while we can, just like I enjoy this story. :)

[Floe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Place to all home

It is so heartbreaking but true that there are heartless parents out there who have no love for their own children. Thankfully for the ones who do have love in their hearts like Judd and Judith. Thank you Sharon Sala for your love and faith in mankind You are a blessing

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short Harlequin Romance that will make you feel warm and fuzzy all over despite some of the heartbreaking events in the story. Sometimes you have to leave your past before you can come home.

[Carol Jarrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Another great story from Sharon Sala! I can’t get enough of her books! Sharon Sala is a master storyteller! I’ve never read a bad book from her.

[charmaine White]

Amazing

I really enjoyed reading 📚this story.I find myself preordering this authors books every time.She never fails to amaze and entertain me.

[Donna Huoppi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great love story.

I loved the story line. He was so strong but vulnerable. She was afraid to love him but did. Awesome.

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another successful rom-sus from one of my favorite authors.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

No. It didn’t take me a year to read this.
Sala can write. Nuff said.

[Gerri · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was between a 2 and 3 for the rating. There was nothing bad about the book but nothing exciting. I easily figured out the Raymond Schuler kidnapping.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Judd is getting away from his partners death. In Call City he finds what was missing in his life and solves a crime too. The crime was more interesting then the romance.

[Ron Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Place to call home

Absolutely loved this book. In my opinion, one of Sharon Sala's best. I loved the story and I loved the ending

[Carolyn Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good mystery/love story. Could not put it down!

[Myrna Des · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love to read

My heart is so full of love for this book. If you want a book that you can't put down when you should be doing something important than read this lovely book.