The Secret Son

Joan Kilby

Aug 2015 · Sweet Home Montana Book 1 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

A birthday card out of the blue from his estranged father sends successful Seattle marketing man Alex Chernoff on a detour to Sweetheart in search of answers about his past. A day, maybe two, to tie up loose strings and he’ll be out of there, heading for Mexico, margaritas and blondes in bikinis.

Emma Stanhope is all too familiar with hot, rich, entitled guys like Alex. They never hang around for long, especially not for a Plain Jane like herself. No problem. She’s smart and logical, like any good scientist, and knows better than to lose her heart.

What Emma doesn’t count on is chemistry—of the romantic kind. What Alex doesn’t count on is meeting the girl who’ll make him want to change his ways. But when he learns that he’s a secret from his father’s real family, he can’t stay in Sweetheart… even if he wants to.

Will love be enough to convince Alex to stay… for good?

The Starrs of Sweetheart, Montana series

Prequel: Shameless Sweetheart by Roxanne Snopek

Book 1: The Secret Son by Joan Kilby

Book 2: Her Sweetheart Brand by Paula Altenburg

Book 3: Yours Forever, Sweetheart by Roxanne Snopek

Book 4: The Montana Bride by Jeannie Watt

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Ratings and reviews

In life there are surprises around every corner. Secrets waiting to be revealed. Some good and bad. Some happy and sad. The Secret Son by Joan Kilby takes a look at hidden truths. Alex has always had unanswered questions about himself. The one person that can answer them is the father he longs to know. But finding answers opens the lid to many other unrevealed truths that may affect others. I liked this story. Ms. Kilby takes the reader through Alex's inner struggle with trying to do the right thing without hurting others. She also brings into his life Emma who is dealing with her own insecurities but serves as stabilizing force for Alex. The Secret Son is a look at how actions and secrets have ripple effects.

After Alex receives a birthday card from his estranged father, he ditches his plans to vacation in Mexico and instead heads to Cherry Lake. When he arrives, he finds that his father is out of town so decides to help pick cherries in the orchard. The more he is there; the more he is getting to know, and really like, his family. Problem is, they do not know about him. Emma is back in town to help with the annual cherry festival. Longtime friends with the Jackson’s, she also helps pick in the orchard. As Emma and Alex get to know each other, they realize how much they like each other. When Alex finally is able to confront Robert, his father, and is told no one knows about him, Alex is shattered. He has finally found people he can call family. Can Alex and Robert make things right between each other? Or will Alex end up leaving Cherry Lake disappointed and heartbroken? Alex and Emma have been added to my list of favorite couples! Book #2 in the Secrets of Cherry Lake is one of my favorite stories. I laughed, I cried. Such a heartwarming story and I loved every minute of it!

Great love story with real life challenges very well written.

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