Together With You

Victoria Bylin

Mar 2015 · Baker Books

About this ebook

Sometimes the most unexpected love can be exactly what a heart needs...

When a Lost Child warning blares over the mall's PA system, Carly Mason finds the little girl playing with a stuffed rabbit. Something about Penny Tremaine is different. An ex-social worker, Carly recognizes that the child suffers fetal alcohol effects, and a piece of Carly's past suddenly confronts her. Never again will she become personally involved with a client. The risks are far too great. But something about Penny--and Penny's handsome father--tugs at Carly's heart.

Dr. Ryan Tremaine is trying to put his life back together. With his ex-wife remarried and on a trip far away, his two teenage sons and Penny are living under his roof full time. Ryan has put his faith in his Sink-or-Swim list, a plan to reconnect with his children. The first step: recruit Carly Mason to be Penny's nanny.

Ryan never anticipated being so drawn to Carly, an attraction Carly seems to fight as much as he does. Could Carly be the missing piece that helps his family stay afloat, or will their blossoming romance only complicate things further?

Known for her realistic and engaging characters, Victoria Bylin delivers an emotion-packed story reminiscent of The Sound of Music, one that reminds us all to believe in the power of faith and love.

Ratings and reviews

This novel opened my eyes to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). I have actually heard of this, yet really knew nothing about it. Victoria Bylin really opens your eyes to this disorder and the problems it can cause not only for the child who is suffering but for the entire family and caregivers. Without a proper understanding of this disorder, which could be prevented by the way, would be extremely hard to comprehend and have compassion for. Carly Mason is a strong woman looking for a fresh start and a way to truly forgive herself. She is a preachers daughter who is strong in her faith, yet when put to the test will she really be able to stand in her faith? Carly is well educated in FASD yet because of a trauma in her past she is trying to forget her education and her experiences and start over far from home. When she finds the missing girl from the mall all the signs of FASD glare her in the face. Can she ignore the pleas of her father for help or will she be the blessing he so desperately needs? Ryan Tremaine is struggling connecting with his family. After a terrible mistake he is dealing with the consequences of that mistake, yet can he find forgiveness and ever connect. Ryan is a strong, determined, agnostic whom always has everything in its place. When learning how to cope with his FASD daughter can he ever find someone who understands her? Will Carly be the answer he so desperately needs? With Ryan and Carly working so close together can they find common ground or will their religious differences be enough to keep their feelings at bay? I enjoyed this novel and the way the characters came to life. They are full of problems, conflict, choices and dealing with consequences of past decisions. Victoria Bylin did an excellent job dealing with all the problems this book encompasses and opened my eyes to FASD. I was given a copy of this book from net galley for my honest opinion.

I really liked it. An eye opener for sure!

About the author

Victoria Bylin writes contemporary and historical romances known for their realistic, relatable characters. Her work has finaled in contests such as the Carol Awards, the RITAs, and the RT Reviewers' Choice Award. A native of California, she and her husband now make their home in Lexington, Kentucky. Visit her website at www.victoriabylin.com to find out more.