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Fitzgerald House #4
The Other Twin
Who can resist a neighbor in need?
Nathan Forester doesn't know the first thing about kids. So when the daughter he never knew existed arrives on his doorstep, he needs help, fast! His unlikely ally is next-door neighbor and single mother Cheryl Henshaw. Nathan and Cheryl don't exactly see eye to eye, but neither can say no to a helping hand.
Renovating Fitzgerald House is Nathan's chance to finally prove he's no longer the unreliable twin—and it seems possible with Cheryl by his side. Suddenly their practical arrangement has become something much more. Trust isn't easy, but they're stronger when they work together.
Nathan Forester doesn't know the first thing about kids. So when the daughter he never knew existed arrives on his doorstep, he needs help, fast! His unlikely ally is next-door neighbor and single mother Cheryl Henshaw. Nathan and Cheryl don't exactly see eye to eye, but neither can say no to a helping hand.
Renovating Fitzgerald House is Nathan's chance to finally prove he's no longer the unreliable twin—and it seems possible with Cheryl by his side. Suddenly their practical arrangement has become something much more. Trust isn't easy, but they're stronger when they work together.
- GenresRomanceWomens Fiction
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2017
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About the author
Nan Dixon
27 books359 followersNan spent her formative years as an actress, singer, dancer and competitive golfer. But the need to eat had her studying accounting in college. Unfortunately, being a successful financial executive didn’t feed her passion to perform. When the pharmaceutical company she worked for was purchased, Nan got the chance of a lifetime—the opportunity to pursue a writing career.
She’s a five-time Golden Heart finalist and lives in the Midwest.
She’s a five-time Golden Heart finalist and lives in the Midwest.
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January 19, 2017
Another Fitzgerald House offering, in which we get to know Nathan Forester, Daniel's twin. But those two men couldn't be more different. Nathan has suffered from dyslexia all his life, though his difficulties with reading and numbers hasn't been labeled as such. Instead, Nathan thinks he's stupid, that his brain just doesn't work right. When he meets single mother, Cheryl Henshaw, he'd love to get to know her better, but he's not into kids, and she has a very bright little boy.
Nathan is home to help renovate Fitzgerald House while his father engages in chemotherapy and tries to recover from cancer. It's a chance for Nathan to prove he, too, is capable of running the family construction business, but just as he's gearing up to do so, he's saddled with a little girl, Isabella, a former girlfriend claims is his daughter. That woman then disappears, without explaining why the child refuses to talk, and is frightened of noises and almost everything.
Unraveling the background of Issy's life might help Nathan to care for her, but taking her in scares him. How can he possibly do right by a child when he has so much trouble just doing what other people find so easy? He begs Cheryl to help him and she does, though with reluctance, at least at first. In doing so, her son's behavior toward Nathan turns nasty, but--surprisingly--Issy talks to Josh, which gives the adults hope that a breakthrough might be in the works. However, the attraction the adults have for each other can never move forward if Josh refuses to accept Nathan. Is his reaction something Cheryl should have expected, given their past when living with her abusive brother-in-law after her husband's death?
A complicated story that reflects the many threads of real life that so often include knots of problems in addition to the gradual unraveling of past hurts when placed in the light of love and real caring. A story I couldn't put down.
Nathan is home to help renovate Fitzgerald House while his father engages in chemotherapy and tries to recover from cancer. It's a chance for Nathan to prove he, too, is capable of running the family construction business, but just as he's gearing up to do so, he's saddled with a little girl, Isabella, a former girlfriend claims is his daughter. That woman then disappears, without explaining why the child refuses to talk, and is frightened of noises and almost everything.
Unraveling the background of Issy's life might help Nathan to care for her, but taking her in scares him. How can he possibly do right by a child when he has so much trouble just doing what other people find so easy? He begs Cheryl to help him and she does, though with reluctance, at least at first. In doing so, her son's behavior toward Nathan turns nasty, but--surprisingly--Issy talks to Josh, which gives the adults hope that a breakthrough might be in the works. However, the attraction the adults have for each other can never move forward if Josh refuses to accept Nathan. Is his reaction something Cheryl should have expected, given their past when living with her abusive brother-in-law after her husband's death?
A complicated story that reflects the many threads of real life that so often include knots of problems in addition to the gradual unraveling of past hurts when placed in the light of love and real caring. A story I couldn't put down.
April 17, 2017
“The Other Twin” which I won through Goodreads Giveaways is a touchingly romantic tale of two broken people who find love, support and encouragement in each other’s arms. The story opens when Nathan Forester who’s renovating Fitzgerald House makes a deal with Cheryl Henshaw his neighbour at the carriage house to share child-care duties and pay her tuition in return for helping him learn to be a responsible father. A practical arrangement for both neither expects that their chemistry will ignite and that her son Josh will do everything in his power to break them up.
Realistic and poignant as Nathan struggles with his insecurities having suffered from being labelled because of his dyslexia and Cheryl from being abused by her mother as well as victimized by her former brother-in-law, they find strength, love and acceptance in each other’s arms. Yet like all good stories not only do they have to deal with the self-doubts and anxieties of the past, but with two young children- one who hates Nathan and the other traumatized by violence in her past. The plot tugs at your heart strings as Josh learns to overcome his fear that Nathan might hurt his mother and tear their small family relationship apart while Isabella (Issy) discovers she can trust and love the stranger who calls himself her father.
Nathan Forester a troubled kid often at odds with his twin who he felt was perfect in his parents’ eyes is older but not wiser indulging in short-term relationships and immersing his worries in drinking. Feeling flawed and stupid for most of his life he tends to be self-protective and overly sensitive but is kind, considerate and loving with Izzy, Cheryl and even Josh. Cheryl Henshaw haunted by abuse and the death of her husband is sensible and pragmatic, determined to provide a safe home in Savannah for herself and Josh. Dedicated to her stubborn son, afraid and constantly running from any emotional entanglement she keeps Nathan at arms length until she can no longer deny her attraction to him. Both these characters infuse the plot with passion, depth and emotional drama as they confront their uncertainties and fears while falling in love
I thoroughly enjoyed “The Other Twin” as Nathan and Cheryl struggle to overcome the pain of their pasts to find love and healing. Well-written and filled with romantic tension I plan to read more of the Fitzgerald House series in future.
Realistic and poignant as Nathan struggles with his insecurities having suffered from being labelled because of his dyslexia and Cheryl from being abused by her mother as well as victimized by her former brother-in-law, they find strength, love and acceptance in each other’s arms. Yet like all good stories not only do they have to deal with the self-doubts and anxieties of the past, but with two young children- one who hates Nathan and the other traumatized by violence in her past. The plot tugs at your heart strings as Josh learns to overcome his fear that Nathan might hurt his mother and tear their small family relationship apart while Isabella (Issy) discovers she can trust and love the stranger who calls himself her father.
Nathan Forester a troubled kid often at odds with his twin who he felt was perfect in his parents’ eyes is older but not wiser indulging in short-term relationships and immersing his worries in drinking. Feeling flawed and stupid for most of his life he tends to be self-protective and overly sensitive but is kind, considerate and loving with Izzy, Cheryl and even Josh. Cheryl Henshaw haunted by abuse and the death of her husband is sensible and pragmatic, determined to provide a safe home in Savannah for herself and Josh. Dedicated to her stubborn son, afraid and constantly running from any emotional entanglement she keeps Nathan at arms length until she can no longer deny her attraction to him. Both these characters infuse the plot with passion, depth and emotional drama as they confront their uncertainties and fears while falling in love
I thoroughly enjoyed “The Other Twin” as Nathan and Cheryl struggle to overcome the pain of their pasts to find love and healing. Well-written and filled with romantic tension I plan to read more of the Fitzgerald House series in future.
January 4, 2017
I won this book for an honest review from Goodreads. I haven't been able to read the rest of this series before this book, but I will for sure now. This book touched something in me that reminded me of my younger sister who also suffered from dyslexia. But I never tried to make her feel stupid and I think made a lot of difference. I knew reading was hard for her but she could do crafts like no tomorrow. Nathan always felt stupid because of his dyslexia and always called himself stupid because reading and looking at numbers always came jumbled between the paper and his brain. Having a twin who was really smart and didn't understand didn't help. He came home to help his father's construction business while he was sick. He is helping do a restaurant renovation for a family friend. Cheryl is a widow raising her young son after fleeing a brother in law who hurt her and her son. She is working at the B&B and going to culinary school. They meet because a drunk followed her into her building, but they are both are going to see a lot of each other because she works right next door to the construction sight. She understands him, but he doesn't want to look "stupid" in front of her. With a lot of ups and down and him finding out he is a father of a beautiful little girl. I loved the story and couldn't put it down.
February 14, 2017
Amazing I really enjoyed this book.Had fun,laughed until I had tears in my eyes read it twice.
May 22, 2019
Adored this book. Cant say enough but its a must. So very heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Nathan has issues and so does Cheryl. She’s a widowed women and mother. He’s the outcast in his family, and new father he never knew. But when he needs help Cheryl is there for him. They have a little rocky start, and things just might get rockier. You will need to read and see.
Do not miss the others before.
Nathan has issues and so does Cheryl. She’s a widowed women and mother. He’s the outcast in his family, and new father he never knew. But when he needs help Cheryl is there for him. They have a little rocky start, and things just might get rockier. You will need to read and see.
Do not miss the others before.
January 4, 2017
I won this book for an honest review from Goodreads. I haven't been able to read the rest of this series before this book, but I will for sure now. This book touched something in me that reminded me of my younger sister who also suffered from dyslexia. But I never tried to make her feel stupid and I think made a lot of difference. I knew reading was hard for her but she could do crafts like no tomorrow. Nathan always felt stupid because of his dyslexia and always called himself stupid because reading and looking at numbers always came jumbled between the paper and his brain. Having a twin who was really smart and didn't understand didn't help. He came home to help his father's construction business while he was sick. He is helping do a restaurant renovation for a family friend. Cheryl is a widow raising her young son after fleeing a brother in law who hurt her and her son. She is working at the B&B and going to culinary school. They meet because a drunk followed her into her building, but they are both are going to see a lot of each other because she works right next door to the construction sight. She understands him, but he doesn't want to look "stupid" in front of her. With a lot of ups and down and him finding out he is a father of a beautiful little girl. I loved the story and couldn't put it down.
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