Her Hometown Secret

by LeAnne Bristow

Can a surprise baby…
Bring these friends together?



Emily Beck has kept the secret of who fathered her sweet baby boy. She never wanted to stop Luke Sterling from chasing his dreams in Nashville, so she built a life for herself and her son in Coronado, Arizona. But when Emily’s long-lost letter brings Luke home to meet his baby, Emily dares to hope they can finally be a family. But is Luke ready to be a father…and a husband?

From Harlequin Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

Coronado, Arizona

Book 1: His Hometown Redemption
Book 2: Her Hometown Cowboy
Book 3: Her Hometown Secret

336 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published April 23, 2024

About the author

LeAnne Bristow may have been born and raised in central Texas, but she’s a desert rat at heart. She calls southeastern Arizona home, even though her husband wouldn’t let her claim the title Arizonan until she’d officially lived in Arizona longer than Texas. It only took twenty years. When she’s not arguing with the characters in her head, she enjoys hunting, camping and fishing with her family. Her day job is a reading specialist, but now that her three kids are grown, she’s determined to teach her grandchildren how to catch lizards and love the desert as much as she does.

Reviews

[Kate Vale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another in the Coronado, Arizona series, in which songwriter, Luke Sterling, is briefly home at his brother's ranch where the girl he kissed before he headed for Nashville has just laid a surprise on him he never expected: Emily Beck's little boy is Luke's son!

But Luke never imagined he would be a father or a husband. What's he to do now?

Trouble with decisions made years earlier can be changed when confronted by the child who is no longer a secret. But will his desire to go back to Nashville to chase his dreams of a music career derail what he now is beginning to want, too? And will Emily allow him into her heart?

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Beck and Luke Sterling’s story was so good. Emily has hidden the fact that Luke is her son’s father, unwilling to have him find out from the town gossips while he’s in Nashville pursuing his dream of a music career. I loved this slow burn romance between two friends who discover that they are meant to be together. The small town and the secondary characters are fabulous and it’s always nice to see a glimpse into past characters and their stories.

[Patty Bertrand · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book I am an advanced reader and it was great to read this second book by a new to me Author. I love her clean writing but it seems so real as if I am right there in Emily’s trailer. It was a fast paced great book and I can’t wait to read the next one.

Her style of writing keeps me on the edge of my seat wanting more and she delivers!!!

Patty B.

[Karen Torrance · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love happy endings, but I enjoyed how they both had to overcome their own childhood.

[Khaid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Hometown Secret is a heartfelt and emotionally engaging romance that beautifully explores love, second chances, and family. LeAnne Bristow does a wonderful job bringing Emily and Luke’s story to life, especially the emotional weight of long-kept secrets and unexpected reunions. The characters feel genuine, the small-town setting is charming, and the journey toward healing and hope is deeply satisfying. This is a touching, feel-good read for anyone who enjoys romance with strong emotional depth and a hopeful ending. Highly recommended!

[Harlequin Books]

Western Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
Coronado, Arizona (Book #3)