Her Very Own Family

by Trish Milburn

Audrey York isn't letting the scandal in her past stop her from making a fresh start in Willow Glen, Tennessee. And now, with the help of a kindhearted neighbor, she's getting the chance to build her dream café. Then she meets her neighbor's son—sexy, single carpenter Brady Witt—who makes it clear he doesn't trust her one bit.

Someone has to protect Brady's father from women out to hook a lonely widower. Only, the beautiful blond restaurateur doesn't fit the profile. In fact, she isn't like any woman Brady knows.

Just when Brady's starting to believe in her, Audrey's past comes barreling back. Can she trust Brady with the truth? Or will she lose the family she's found at last when he discovers who she is—and what she's running from?

Genres: Romance, Harlequin

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2009

About the author

Trish Milburn is the author of more than 60 romance and young adult novels, a huge fan of Asian dramas and K-pop music, prefers Marvel over D.C. (except Wonder Woman is awesome), and loves road trips and visiting national and state parks, enjoys the treasure hunt of thrifting, and of course is an avid reader with a never-ending to-be-read pile.

Learn more about Trish on her website, www.trishmilburn.com -- where you'll also find links to her social media.

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Reviews

[♡ Sonja Rosa Lisa ♡]

Audrey wagt einen Neuanfang in Tennessee. Sie hat eine alte Mühle gekauft und möchte daraus ein Café machen. Bei der Renovierung helfen ihr Nelson und sein Sohn Brady, in den Audrey sich sogleich verliebt. Brady erwidert ihre Gefühle, aber da ist noch Audreys Vergangenheit, die dem jungen Glück im Wege steht...

* Meine Meinung *
Zugegeben: der Roman ist vorhersehbar, etwas verkitscht und nicht sehr anspruchsvoll. Aber wenn man solche Romanhefte liest, weiß man eigentlich schon, worauf man sich einlässt.
Es ist eine leichte süße Lektüre fürs Herz. Ich mochte die Geschichte.

[Kay]

3 1/2 Stars ~ After a year of turmoil, Audrey is finally finding the peace she craves in the small community of Willow Glen. She's purchased the old grist mill and begins to convert it into a cafe. In the local grocery store, she meets Nelson, an older gentleman whose wife has recently died; and they form an instant friendship. Nelson's a carpenter and looks forward to the days he spends helping Audrey at the mill. Worried about how his father is adapting, Brady is persuaded by his partner to take a break from their construction company. When he arrives in Willow Glen, he's surprised to see some sparkle back in his father's eyes, and then he meets Audrey, the woman responsible. Brady had been disillusioned when his fiancee proved to be out only for what she could get from him, and so he views Audrey with suspicion. When Nelson insists that the father-son time Brady had in mind be spent working on Audrey's renovations, Brady slowly comes to see the warm, generous and hard working person she really is. That is until a reporter shows up and Audrey confesses to him exactly what she's been running from.

Trish Milburn had a lovely writing voice and I enjoy her characters very much. Audrey is a strong young woman who has to face public accusation for crimes her mother committed. Brady is one of those hunky heroes that has an epiphany moment when he realizes how silly he is to measure Audrey by his ex's deeds. Once he does, he's right there for her, willing to risk his own reputation by association. Ms. Milburn covers some very emotional territory from grief, fear, anger, and a fierce desire to protect. I loved the fairytale ending.

[Tia]

I've read a few of Trish Milburns novels and each time I do I'm delightfully surprise. I don't know how the author does it but she has this unique talent that just drags me right in within the first few paragraphs. This novel was no exception to that. The hero and heroine were beautiful together, I felt their emotions like they were my own. It was a totally worthy read.

[WhatShouldIRead]

Interesting story with interesting characters. However, the trust issues felt a little awkward and even though they were explained, I wish there was more to it. I didn't feel like their issues were enough for them to be constantly pushing each other away. But all in all a pleasant read.

[Kelly Fitzpatrick]

I liked the aspect of starting over, building something new from something old.

[Lori]

3.5 stars