A McKaslin Homecoming

When I saw 2 reviews with 4 stars I had to write. This book is absolutely wonderful. It was gentle and tender and really touched my heart. The characters were believable and began to draw you into the story immediately. It was the first book I read of the series and it didn't matter. The story stood on its own merit and I was delighted to discover the other books. Her brothers Spencer's story is wonderful but this one was the show stopper for me.

I really liked this book because it reminded me of me. The author takes everyday remarkable characters and turns their lives into an extraordinary relationship to be treasured. Set in the same Montana town as the rest of this series, if a familiar place to cuddle up and ocme home to. At 2 yrs old, Lauren McKaslin's mother took her far away from her siblings and her father under the premise they didn't love her anymore. Lauren never rec'd a gift or card or anything to say they even thought about her. She grew up as a lonely child, with a destructive mother, in basement apartments with bars on the windows. It seemed her own mother didn't even want her. But now she's an adult, almost finished college, and out of the blue, a letter arrives from her grandmother saying it was time to go back. Although filled with trepidation, Lauren wants to meet her family so she drives across several states even with the knowledge they didn't want her. And what a surprise when she's welcomed with open arms wherever she goes. (Well, everyone except her big brother Spencer - but he doesn't like anybody. That's why I can't wait to read his story in His Holiday Heart.) Caleb Stone, a local lawman, is next door neighbor to Lauren's grandmother. Because he does her chores, he's over there - a lot. Caleb was badly hurt after a serious relationship when his city-bred fiancée refused to move to his ranch. He finds himself falling for quiet Lauren, but she's from the city, too. He has to guard his heart until she goes back to college to finish her degree. Meanwhile, Lauren is having a hard time knowing she'll soon have to leave her newly found loving family. But she's so close to completing her degree, there's no question of her leaving. The McKaslin Clan Series 3: Book 1 - A Soldier for Christmas LI 367 - Oct 06 - Kelly Book 2 - Precious Blessings LI 383 - Feb 07 - Katherine Book 3 - Every Kind of Heaven LI 387 - Mar 07 - Ava Book 4 - Everyday Blessings LI 400 - Jun 07 - Aubrey Book 5 - A McKaslin Homecoming LI 403 - Jul 07 - Lauren Book 6 - Her Wedding Wish LI 447 - Jun 08 - Danielle Book 7 - Her Perfect Man - LI 455 - Aug 08 - Rebecca Book 8 - His Holiday Heart - LI 467 - Jan 08 - Spencer

This is a wonderful romantic tale about family, forgiveness, and learning to love. I adore that the story is more about the relationship and the people. A gem!