Run Away Home

by Jennie Hansen

Megan Nordfelt is fiercely protective of her young son and of her independence. When her boss orders her to take a vacation, she accepts the use of a friend's cabin, only to find he has tricked her just as every man in her life has betrayed her trust. An unexpected surprise awaits her. Being reunited with the one man she'd once wanted to love shatters the protective shell she has built around herself and thrusts her back into the trauma and grief of her childhood. Plunged back into the painful memories and unanswered questions of her past, she must learn to make hard choices concerning her future and protect her son at all costs. Are love and trust even possible for her?

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance, Lds, Fiction, Christian Romance, Clean Romance, Adult Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jennie Hansen is an LDS author. This is my second reading of this book, and the first time on my kindle. I grew up in Salt Lake City, so I enjoy reading books, that mention familiar places.

This is a very unlikely story. I worked as a Child Welfare Worker, so I understand the abuse, and how it can damage a child. It made me wonder about the children I worked with, and how their lives have been over the years. Someone told me I sound like the stories I tell were not long ago, but they were, and those children are still in my mind and heart. It would be nice to know, that those children, were able to work through their abuse, and have been able to live a better life than their parents.

Megan was a child, who was abused by her step-father, and her mother didn't defend her. Doug finds her partially clothed, while hiking. His way of protecting sixteen year old Megan, is to get her mother's permission to marry her, to keep her away from her step-father. Megan over hears Doug and her step-father, while Doug is offering him money, as two men come into the room. Megan thinks Doug has bought her, and she runs away, and doesn't see Doug for ten years. Megan hates men, and can't stand anyone, but her nine year old son, to touch her. The rest of the story tells how the three come back together, and become a loving family.

[Darla · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Genre: LDS fiction/romance) I went back to read this since I had picked up her other book that turned out to be a final book in the series. This story deals is about a woman named Megan, and her struggle to come to terms with her dysfunctional childhood and the severe abuse that she experienced at the hands of those who should have protected her. The man who loves her and wants to build a life with her also has to come to terms with her past and how it influences who she is and how she responds to him.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, okay. It was an interesting story and had some really good romantic parts in it. There were some aspects to the story I thought were a little unrealistic, but not so unrealistic that it detracted from the story or made it difficult to read. I just realized there is a sequel to Run Away Home and I like liked the story well enough to want to read that book, too. I guess any book that keeps me up until midnight just to finish it can't be too bad.

[Tausha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I almost gave this book 4 stars. It was interesting enough I read it straight through, but it was pretty "heavy". I love, love, love to read and most of the time when I come away from a good book I feel uplifted, ready to conquer the world, or like I have made a new friend. This book had so much drama I was tired after reading it. It was a quick read with lots of "real life stuff", but not my favorite of this authors.

[Patricia · Rating 1 out of 5]

I know there is probably a good story in here somewhere but I am so put off and creeped out by the story (I read to about page 40 or so)--abused woman, young child, betrayed by men, strange guy shows up, etc. and as her back story is being told, I can barely read. If it is this creepy for me now, how much creepier will it get, because I know that Hansen crafts creepy villains? It is too bad because I am away from home and brought these books to read but I just cannot make myself go on.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars for this LDS fiction about a woman suffering from an abusive past and learning what normal relationships can be like. Wow, an eye-opener in some ways, it's always so hard for me to understand how anyone can be so abusive! But, like this book points out, sometimes the abuser is also a victim themselves, (in the case of her grandfather).

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of this book was pretty serious, but that made it even more enjoyable to see how much the main character triumphed over in the end. This book was definitely eye-opening and thought-provoking. I really enjoyed it.

[Macey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book! It was touching!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

1of2 Journey Home
Own: Book/Tape

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read about an abused teenager and how she escapes from the trauma of her past.

[Veneita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another one of my favorite books in high school. It's sequal isn't as great but it wraps things up.

[Danica is Booked · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the book. Jennie Hansen always has a good message. I enjoy reading her books very much.

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this series but it is a little preachy sometimes.

[Rahni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bathtub book—this was a rewind read for me. A book I first read when I was probably 13 or 14? The hairstyles and clothes they refer to are fun to read about. I remember thinking that the main character was very old and sophisticated, though I shuddered at her prim and totally inappropriate-for-a-woodsy-cabin-attire even then. Very drama, drama, angsty drama. Exactly what I was pining for in my reading as a youth. 😝

[Ranee · Rating 3 out of 5]

So much in this book! One star off for the pseudo kidnapping and the guy just not getting to quit trying to force love. I can understand he didn’t want her disappearing with his son but it was a non-typical situation from the get go and he was still acting pretty clueless a decade later. Big hoorays that they all finally “got it” - understanding, counseling, faith, hope and love

[Jan LeBaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

a really good read!!

The book kept me totally wanting to stop the world and keep reading the story. I really enjoyed every minute and wanting more when it was finished.
The ONLY problem is that this book is no longer available to buy in audio. I know it’s an old book, but it was way good!!! Please, please consider putting the story in CD so I can be first to buy it!!!🤞

[Ellen O'Donnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

It dealt with life difficulties in a loving way. It would have been nice if AJ had met someone. It is a book suitable to many tastes.

It dealt with life difficulties in a loving way. It would have been nice if AJ had met someone. It is a book suitable to many tastes.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jennie Hansen really gets you inside Megan’s head, this story will haunt you for years.

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! An oldy but a goody!! Love Jennie, she's an amazing author!! Great romance with a very satisfying ending!

[Ann Stokes · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was so-so. There was a lot of information about being abused. It wasn’t uncomfortable, but just too much. I won’t read it again.

[Marinda Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all time favorites!!

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just read this for the sixth or seventh time. I love this story.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

i liked it the 2nd one was better

[Merra]

It was great!! Everything eventually works out for her, Doug, and Jason and they live together as a happy family!