Run Away Home

This is a wonderful story, and the beginning of a wonderful series. Megan is a young woman whose family background has left her emotionally scarred and fiercely independent. When a friend offers her the use of his summer cabin in the Utah mountains, Megan unexpectedly encounters there the only man in her life who has shown her true affection--and who loves her still--but who unknowingly betrayed her trust ten years ago.Doug is extrordinary! He shows great patience and love as he helps Megan overcome her fears. He longs to be a family with Megan and their nine-year-old son, Jason, but first must help Megan let go of the ghosts of her past so she can learn to love and be loved.I like the way Jennie Hansen set up the next story in this wonderful series by referring at the end to A.J.'s move to Alaska to work on a documentary film--and then at Megan's birthday party Doug's telling Megan that A.J. was not able to attend because he had promised to drive a friend's truck from Alaska to Utah for him, and it would take a couple of weeks. Throughout the book, I felt a bit sorry for A.J., since it was obvious he wanted Megan. Thank you, Jennie, for telling us A.J.'s story in this wonderful series. (Read them in order: Run Away Home, Journey Home, Coming Home)

Run Away Home will remain one of my all-time favorite books. The plot and characters are fanastic yet believable, and the reader becomes feels they are a part of the story as much as any of the characters. I read this in one sitting, forgetting about everything else. It is such an intriguing story, it can be read and re-read and not "get old." It deserves and easy 5 stars.