My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing
Synopsis
His Secret Daughter
Duke Martin is a father! The former army medic is stunned when old love Oregon Jeffries tells him the news. Given his troubled past, the hardworking rancher and diner owner understands why Oregon kept his daughter a secret for twelve years. But now Duke desperately wants to make up for lost time. As he sets out to be a true father to Lilly, he soon realizes his feelings for Oregon are growing stronger. When Oregon's health falters, he's ready to care for her and prove that he's worthy of her love. Could this be Duke's second chance with the woman he never should have let get away?
My Review
I'm not a big fan of the secret baby trope, but I think the author did this one right! The story jumps right into action with a car accident, and we learn about the characters along the way through their thoughts and reactions. I just loved each of them and especially the chemistry that flares between Duke and Oregon. It's interesting how they were simply neighbors and acquaintances until Lily's injury provides the impetus to change everything. Duke warms up to the idea of having a daughter and family quickly, and it's Oregon that struggles to adjust to having another adult in her daughter's life. She's so independent and there is a theme of having faith that God is aware of us and our circumstances, that we are not alone, even when we feel that way. Duke learns to turn back to God as he finds support from Oregon in coping with his post-traumatic stress symptoms. I loved how the community and Duke's family embraces Oregon and Lilly and draws them in. It was a really feel-good story!
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
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