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After spending years in foster care, Bonnie Blakley starts her bid for independence only to find herself attracted to single dad Morgan Masterson.
Morgan finds his attraction to Bonnie as a betrayal to his wife who passed away.
Can Bonnie get over her fear of family to forge a future with Morgan and his toddler Maddie?
Does family really matter?
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Sweet story that leaves me wanting more, May 10, 2013
This review is from: Family Matters (Kindle Edition)
This is a sweet story. I don't read romance stories often, but this one blends real life with romance in a way anyone can relate to so captured my attention. It also offers a realistic take on second chances, not for those who mess up, but those who must deal with unexpected tragedy. Sellwood does a good job maintaining the characters' points of view while blending descriptive writing with effective dialogue. The book is a bit short, but maybe we'll see a sequel and see the characters developed more fully as their lives move forward. I give it five stars!
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Debbie McComber fans will love this, May 2, 2013
This review is from: Family Matters (Kindle Edition)
Bonnie is a woman whose childhood has jaded her perception of what a framily is. So much so that she has fought hard to earn her independence and does not want to be a part of any type of family. She is fine on her own. Only she isn't. She longs for more.Morgan is a single dad working hard to take care of his precious baby girl while also going to college so that he can give her more of what she deserves. His problem....finding a reliable babysitter. He is at his wits end when he meets Bonnie. She is perfect for the job, he can feel it. She doesn't agree. Will these two be able to work out their fears to discover that families really do matter?
What a lovely way to spend a couple hours, getting to know Bonnie and Morgan and his adorable little girl. It was a heartwarming story, one that I recommend.
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Family really does matter, May 1, 2013
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Victoria Pitts Caine (Fresno, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Matters (Kindle Edition)
A young widower, Morgan Masterson, struggles to make a better life for his daughter, Maddie. When he almost runs over Bonnie Blakley, the new activities director for the Elmvale Nursing Home, he has no idea she'll become so important to his little girl.Bonnie has been brought up through the foster care system. She longs for independence from the existence of abuse and punishment she has come from, but yet, she longs to belong to a real family.
When Bonnie's foster mother, Mrs. Grimes, shows up at the nursing home, Bonnie is threatened and all those horrible memories come flooding back. Morgan wants her to baby-sit for Maddie, but Bonnie fights against it. When she finally agrees, her worst fears are realized.
Morgan and Maddie want Bonnie in their lives but it takes an old woman who claims she knows Bonnie to set things right.
This uplifting story about the bonds of family and love gives the reader a true sense of understanding that a hurtful past can be left behind. Ms. Sellwood paints believable characters in everyday situations. Nice job, Georgina.
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Sweet, compelling, unapologetic, May 1, 2013
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This review is from: Family Matters (Kindle Edition)
Bonnie Blakley lost her parents in a car accident and, as a result, was absorbed into the Foster Care System. She went from adored to abused in the matter of hours. Polluted by her foster home's twisted idea of family, Bonnie avoids anything that remotely reminds her of the painful subject.However, there are remnants of love and compassion in her heart, and she capitalizes on them when she's employed at the Elmvale Nursing Home.
Morgan Masterson is still reeling from the death of his wife. Added to his grief is the fact he can't find a suitable sitter for his toddler, Maddie, while he's attending night classes. It's his goal to make a better life for himself and his motherless daughter.
He sees in Bonnie a potential sitter, and possibly someone with whom he can share his life and child. Bonnie sees Morgan and Maddie as her potential family, but the past isn't finished with her. Not by a long shot.
Ms. Sellwood writes a sweet, compelling story, unapologetically touching on the fact that there are still `bugs' (pun intended) needing to be worked out in the Foster Care System. Readers will find themselves understanding Bonnie's phobias, Morgan's frustration with his undependable babysitters, and wanting to give Maddie a cuddle.
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