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Hawthorne Harbor #4
The Day He Let Go
A K9 cop, the woman he hires to build him a deck, and the magic of Christmas that could bring them together this holiday season... Love's second chance on the beach!
Police officer Trent Baker lost his wife four years ago and moved back to Hawthorne Harbor so his parents and sister could help with his toddler. He trains K9 police dogs for the force, raises his son–and needs a new deck. So he calls Lauren Michaels, a general contractor and the woman who asked him out years ago.
Lauren has made a name for herself in the beach town of Hawthorne Harbor, but finding a man to share her life with hasn't been easy. She knows Trent can't remember when she asked him out, but as they start working together on the Festival of Tree and his backyard,, she's hoping to build a relationship with him.
But she doesn't like kids, and he's got a six-year-old. As she works through some of her maternal issues, she realizes Trent might not be as interested in her as she is in him. He feels disloyal to his first wife, but he desperately wants a mother for Porter. Can Trent and Lauren find love and build a family this holiday season?
This is a full-length sweet/clean contemporary beach romance in the vein of your favorite Hallmark romance movie by USA Today bestselling author Elana Johnson.
Read all the Hawthorne Harbor Second Chance Romances:
1. The Paramedic's Second Chance
2. The Chief's Second Chance
3. The Firefighter's Second Chance
4. The Officer's Second Chance
5. The Soldier's Second Chance
6. The Captain's Second Chance
Read all the Clean Billionaire Beach Club Romances:
1. The Brainy Billionaire
2. The Brawny Billionaire
3. The Bashful Billionaire
4. The Brazen Billionaire
5. The Billionaire's Bodyguard
6. The Billionaire's Boyfriend
7. The Broke Billionaire
8. The Brilliant Billionaire
9. The Bad Boy Billionaire
10. The Blue-Eyed Billionaire
11. The Brave Billionaire
12. The Belated Billionaire
13. The Billionaire's Blue Christmas
14. The Benched Billionaire
Read all the Brides & Beaches Romances:
1. The Helicopter Pilot's Bride
2. The Billionaire's Bride
3. The Prince's Bride
4. The Doctor's Bride
Police officer Trent Baker lost his wife four years ago and moved back to Hawthorne Harbor so his parents and sister could help with his toddler. He trains K9 police dogs for the force, raises his son–and needs a new deck. So he calls Lauren Michaels, a general contractor and the woman who asked him out years ago.
Lauren has made a name for herself in the beach town of Hawthorne Harbor, but finding a man to share her life with hasn't been easy. She knows Trent can't remember when she asked him out, but as they start working together on the Festival of Tree and his backyard,, she's hoping to build a relationship with him.
But she doesn't like kids, and he's got a six-year-old. As she works through some of her maternal issues, she realizes Trent might not be as interested in her as she is in him. He feels disloyal to his first wife, but he desperately wants a mother for Porter. Can Trent and Lauren find love and build a family this holiday season?
This is a full-length sweet/clean contemporary beach romance in the vein of your favorite Hallmark romance movie by USA Today bestselling author Elana Johnson.
Read all the Hawthorne Harbor Second Chance Romances:
1. The Paramedic's Second Chance
2. The Chief's Second Chance
3. The Firefighter's Second Chance
4. The Officer's Second Chance
5. The Soldier's Second Chance
6. The Captain's Second Chance
Read all the Clean Billionaire Beach Club Romances:
1. The Brainy Billionaire
2. The Brawny Billionaire
3. The Bashful Billionaire
4. The Brazen Billionaire
5. The Billionaire's Bodyguard
6. The Billionaire's Boyfriend
7. The Broke Billionaire
8. The Brilliant Billionaire
9. The Bad Boy Billionaire
10. The Blue-Eyed Billionaire
11. The Brave Billionaire
12. The Belated Billionaire
13. The Billionaire's Blue Christmas
14. The Benched Billionaire
Read all the Brides & Beaches Romances:
1. The Helicopter Pilot's Bride
2. The Billionaire's Bride
3. The Prince's Bride
4. The Doctor's Bride
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2019
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About the author
Elana Johnson
162 books2,040 followers3-time USA Today bestselling author Elana Johnson writes adult contemporary beach romance. She is the author of over 130 books across two names, and there's nothing better than sun, sand, and swoon-worthy kisses! Unless it's a sweet-and-sexy cowboy - read those under her pen name of Liz Isaacson. Or an emotional, heartfelt women's fiction novel - read those under her pen name of Jessie Newton.
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March 18, 2019
This pair was absolutely crazy-making to me. I loved Trent and Lauren, but some of the hair-trigger reactions taking them back to bad places in previous relationships made this a rough read at times. this book was a bit of an emotional roller-coaster; zinging from sweetly silly moments to dark and painful ones before zooming back to hopeful once again. I understand it’s an adage in Hollywood never to work with children or animals, and in this book it’s definitely Porter and the K9 corps who are the stars of this show.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
November 12, 2018
I received a free copy and am voluntarily leaving a review
Trent lost his wife four years ago and has been raising his son alone since. He moved to Hawthorne Harbor to be closer to his family so he would have help with his son. He really hasn't dated anyone since and now he has been on many bad first dates and has all but given up on dating. Then he meets Lauren by chance. She is the owner of a construction company that he hires to build his deck. She doesn't think she likes or wants kids but as she gets to know Trent's son she finds herself falling for him and Trent. When Trent is working and Lauren is babysitting, his son has an accident and Lauren takes him to the hospital and takes care of him till Trent can get there. Trent blames Lauren for the accident when he knows it wasn't her fault but he just feels guilty that he wasn't there. Will they be able to work things out? Will Lauren get over her feelings of not liking and not wanting kids. Will Trent be able to see Lauren as a mother to his son?
Trent lost his wife four years ago and has been raising his son alone since. He moved to Hawthorne Harbor to be closer to his family so he would have help with his son. He really hasn't dated anyone since and now he has been on many bad first dates and has all but given up on dating. Then he meets Lauren by chance. She is the owner of a construction company that he hires to build his deck. She doesn't think she likes or wants kids but as she gets to know Trent's son she finds herself falling for him and Trent. When Trent is working and Lauren is babysitting, his son has an accident and Lauren takes him to the hospital and takes care of him till Trent can get there. Trent blames Lauren for the accident when he knows it wasn't her fault but he just feels guilty that he wasn't there. Will they be able to work things out? Will Lauren get over her feelings of not liking and not wanting kids. Will Trent be able to see Lauren as a mother to his son?
August 23, 2021
THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Lauren & Trent have had poignant times with their hearts in the past. Trent now widowed, made himself go onwards as he needed to be there for his young son Porter, when Savannah his wife & Porter's mommy was tragically killed in a hit and run car accident. Lauren had closed herself off to ever believing she could let herself trust a man again, because of her recent heartache over a man that would have stifled the independence she had acheived in her professional life as an architect of envisioning what her potential customer desired for their house.
However, nothing had been the same , until Lauren came into their life when she took the job of creating a deck on the back of their house.
Many concerns are encountered on whether or not they have found a lasting love.
Through these many obstacles they keep facing, Elana keeps you wondering whether or not they want to go onwards with what their hearts are telling them to do.
To see what happens, you'll need to read The Day He Let Go, to see if Trent really does Let Go.
Lauren & Trent have had poignant times with their hearts in the past. Trent now widowed, made himself go onwards as he needed to be there for his young son Porter, when Savannah his wife & Porter's mommy was tragically killed in a hit and run car accident. Lauren had closed herself off to ever believing she could let herself trust a man again, because of her recent heartache over a man that would have stifled the independence she had acheived in her professional life as an architect of envisioning what her potential customer desired for their house.
However, nothing had been the same , until Lauren came into their life when she took the job of creating a deck on the back of their house.
Many concerns are encountered on whether or not they have found a lasting love.
Through these many obstacles they keep facing, Elana keeps you wondering whether or not they want to go onwards with what their hearts are telling them to do.
To see what happens, you'll need to read The Day He Let Go, to see if Trent really does Let Go.
November 10, 2018
Trent and having a sister fix up dates for him. He had to get out of his comfort zone. Deciding to get a quote for a deck on his home, his son and the K9 dogs would enjoy. The woman who came Lauren was the prettiest woman he had seen. She has the job, loves his dogs, but not into kids.
She had asked him for a date, a few years ago. Could there be a date and a chance for them. Now she has to address the issue of why no kids. Porter is six, and will add a lot to their lives and the holidays.Another heartwarming story to enjoy. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
She had asked him for a date, a few years ago. Could there be a date and a chance for them. Now she has to address the issue of why no kids. Porter is six, and will add a lot to their lives and the holidays.Another heartwarming story to enjoy. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
March 7, 2022
Trent and his son Porter thought that they were finally living after the accident took his wife and Porter's mother too soon. Trent worked as a policeman but not loving it. He preferred working with the K9 dogs and taking care of Porter. When Trent saw Lauren for the first time, he was stunned by his feelings. It took some serious interreflection to make him see what direction his life really didn't to go. Lauren had to get past her bad past relationship to accept Trent as someone she wanted to be with, even being unsure if she would be a good mother! Oh happy day!!
November 30, 2018
Although some of their off-the-cuff reactions seemed to come from nowhere to the other character, we readers knew enough of their background to have and understanding for what prompted those reactions. They both had things to unlearn from their previous relationships. Luckily they were both understanding and forgiving... eventually.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
December 4, 2018
This is another wonderful story of second chances. A K-9 officer with a little boy, a woman with a construction business and sparks flying. Both have insecurities, fears and needs. It’s a dance through the difficulties of a new relationship, learning about each other and trusting each other. I really enjoyed it! (I received a review copy of this book from the author. The opinions stated here are my own.)
April 18, 2019
Great story
A great, clean story of 2 people getting a second chance @ happiness.
She had been engaged to an abuser. She'd gotten away & was still trying to heal & her promise to be true to herself.
He & his son lived a quiet life near family so that they could help with child care. Porter thrilled to do construction with Lauren.
A great, clean story of 2 people getting a second chance @ happiness.
She had been engaged to an abuser. She'd gotten away & was still trying to heal & her promise to be true to herself.
He & his son lived a quiet life near family so that they could help with child care. Porter thrilled to do construction with Lauren.
July 21, 2020
He Let Go
This is another good book by Elana! I am enjoying this series and can't wait to read the next book in this series. The characters are interesting and engaging. Porter is so cute. Lauren and Trent both have issues from their past, but they finally realize that they can love again.
This is another good book by Elana! I am enjoying this series and can't wait to read the next book in this series. The characters are interesting and engaging. Porter is so cute. Lauren and Trent both have issues from their past, but they finally realize that they can love again.
October 26, 2021
Wonderful love story of a widowed father and his son finding love
This is a story of a man who is not totally sure he is ready to remarry after losing his wife in a horrible car accident. He meets Lauren and they start dating. After several small misunderstandings, they finally realize their dream of getting married.
This is a story of a man who is not totally sure he is ready to remarry after losing his wife in a horrible car accident. He meets Lauren and they start dating. After several small misunderstandings, they finally realize their dream of getting married.
December 19, 2022
A Complete Heart
Anyone that has gotten married has felt these feelings. Complications arise when past feeling and emotions collide, fighting for the proper place in your mind . Elana Johnson has done a magnificent job of walking us through these emotions, and plucking the strings of our heart. Five stars.
Anyone that has gotten married has felt these feelings. Complications arise when past feeling and emotions collide, fighting for the proper place in your mind . Elana Johnson has done a magnificent job of walking us through these emotions, and plucking the strings of our heart. Five stars.
December 5, 2018
Beautiful Romance
Elana Johnson gives us a beautiful romance about overcoming obstacles to find.
I loved the storyline and the amazing characters.
This book is recommended for those who love sweet romance.
Elana Johnson gives us a beautiful romance about overcoming obstacles to find.
I loved the storyline and the amazing characters.
This book is recommended for those who love sweet romance.
December 6, 2018
Lauren and Trent both have heartbreak that affects their relationship. Loved how Porter was able to help them both. A really sweet romance with some angst - to be honest a couple of times I didn't care for Trent. A really romantic ending.
December 6, 2018
Trent is dating again after losing his wife four years ago. Lauren wants a second chance with Trent, but she doesn't feel ready to be a mother. New relationships are hard, and bringing old baggage makes them harder. A great read. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
March 3, 2019
Excellent Book
I enjoyed reading this book very much. Seeing how Trent had to deal with putting his loss of his wife in the past was very interesting. I wish depending on Jesus Christ as his help would have been mentioned .
I enjoyed reading this book very much. Seeing how Trent had to deal with putting his loss of his wife in the past was very interesting. I wish depending on Jesus Christ as his help would have been mentioned .
July 10, 2020
The Officer's Second Chance
What a great book. I loved that Lauren asked him out when she first got back in town, even though he doesn't remember it. Very good book. Clean. Highly recommend.
What a great book. I loved that Lauren asked him out when she first got back in town, even though he doesn't remember it. Very good book. Clean. Highly recommend.
January 12, 2022
The Day He Let Go
This was another great story based in Hawthorn Harbor and it was well written and another one I enjoyed by Elana Johnson. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This was another great story based in Hawthorn Harbor and it was well written and another one I enjoyed by Elana Johnson. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
March 9, 2022
The Day He Let Go
This delightful novel tells the story about two young adults who had known each other and then were separated. They fall in love,get married, and plan a life together. I enjoyed their story and how their lives developed. Renee Goldberg rgoldberg227@gmail.com
This delightful novel tells the story about two young adults who had known each other and then were separated. They fall in love,get married, and plan a life together. I enjoyed their story and how their lives developed. Renee Goldberg rgoldberg227@gmail.com
August 29, 2024
Trent and Lauren's story is filled with emotion. Trent has a six year old son. After his wife's death, he didn't think he could ever love anyone the way he had his wife. When he met Lauren Michaels, the chemistry was great but there were lots of obstacles to overcome.
November 7, 2018
This was another great book in the series. I loved the characters, including some familiar ones. This is a really sweet, clean romance.
December 2, 2018
What a wonderful story of overcoming the pass in finding way forward. Lauren, Trent and his son Porter overcoming the bumps in the road and planned a wonderful journey for the future family
December 7, 2018
☺☺☺☺☺
A nice plot, but what really makes this story is the characters. They have good depth and their past experiences guide their current actions. Very good read.
A nice plot, but what really makes this story is the characters. They have good depth and their past experiences guide their current actions. Very good read.
December 14, 2018
Love Repeated
Sometimes love doesn't die, it just waits for the right time. Love following this family and author. Can't wait for her next book.
Sometimes love doesn't die, it just waits for the right time. Love following this family and author. Can't wait for her next book.
December 17, 2018
Not bad. I'll give any of this author's books a chance. It may not be her best ever, but it was definitely enjoyable.
December 30, 2018
I enjoyed reading this book. It is great to read a clean story with Love, romance and challenges as you cannot really live without any of these.
March 17, 2019
Canine Officer
Sweet and clean romance about a widower with a son and a woman carpenter. He thinks he ready to move on but can he trust his heart again.
Sweet and clean romance about a widower with a son and a woman carpenter. He thinks he ready to move on but can he trust his heart again.
September 8, 2019
A good story
You can't help but fall in love with these people. It's a good plot with strong characters you grow to love.
You can't help but fall in love with these people. It's a good plot with strong characters you grow to love.
December 23, 2019
Very sweet
One of the best books of this series. Flowed nicely. Very sweet second chance story. Lauren is a sweetheart. She deserves a HEA.
One of the best books of this series. Flowed nicely. Very sweet second chance story. Lauren is a sweetheart. She deserves a HEA.
December 31, 2019
Romance, clean; series but stand alone read; contemporary
Light, clean read.
Light, clean read.
July 28, 2020
Really ejoyed
I was so happy to see that Lauren got her he's and a son to go with it and that Trent found love again
I was so happy to see that Lauren got her he's and a son to go with it and that Trent found love again
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