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2.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of slow in the beginning, but better in the middle, Sep 25 2002
By Cecelia Dowdy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Prodigal's Return (Mass Market Paperback)
After the death of her husband, Laurel returns to her hometown. She didn't count on falling for Tripp Jordan, the town sheriff. Tripp is divorced, and he wonders if his faith in God can be restored. Both struggle to raise their teen-aged children as single parents. This book started off kind of slow, however, the pace did pick up around the middle. My favorite part was when Ashleigh, Tripp's daughter, accepts Christ into her life. Laurel helps Tripp to restore his faith in the Lord.
4.0 out of 5 stars
This was a great book!, July 1 2009
By Anita Draper "wreader (writer/reader)" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Prodigal's Return (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a great book. I like the fact it explores the relationship between a father and his daughter, God and His people, and cops and their kids. There are so many levels to this story and it all works well together.
Laurel Harrison has been living in California but she wants an excuse to return home to Missouri. She finds the perfect opportunity when her father, the local sheriff, falls ill. No sooner does she get to town when she starts getting tickets from her father's deputy who seems to be missing tact when it comes to certain citizens in town - like the sheriff's daughter.
Deputy Tripp Jordan doesn't believe in playing favorites to anyone. If you're illegally parked, you get a ticket. If you speed, you get a ticket. It doesn't matter if you're the mayor or the sheriff's daughter. Tripp has a rule book and he abides by it. Of course the problems start when his teenage daughter comes to live with him because that's a whole new set of rules. And it's hard giving tickets to someone as attractive as Laurel who offers a helping hand at every turn.
As her father heals, Laurel must make the agonizing decision whether to go back to California for good, or take a chance with her work and heart in Missouri.
Heat level: Affectionate
My Rating: Great (A keeper)