A Father for Jesse

Halo Island #4

by Ann Roth

Emmy Logan came to Halo Island to make a fresh start. But what her rebellious son, Jesse, really needs is a man in his life. Someone he can look up to and trust. Someone who'll stick around. Strong and dependable as he is, rugged contractor Mac Struthers is not that man.

After raising his two younger brothers, Mac is finally ready to go after his own dreams. Then the attractive single mom moves into the cottage across from his latest remodeling job. Emmy's son is definitely in need of a guiding hand. Mac could provide that. If he were looking to settle down. Which he most definitely isn't.

Then why is he wishing this job would never end?

Genres: Harlequin

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published July 14, 2009

About the author

I'm a bit of a voyeur. I love to stick my nose into total strangers' business and observe how they deal with life's hurdles and whatever obstacles fate throws at them. I can't think of anything more challenging or interesting than delving into a character's psyche to discover what makes her/him tick. The surprises and insights are amazing.

The people who interest me most are the ones I know will triumph despite life’s problems and challenges. For me, writing their stories is both rewarding and a whole lot of fun.

Publication didn't come easy for me--just ask my family! That took seven-plus years, during which I worked full-time as a banker, complete with an MBA in finance and human resources management. I wrote evenings and weekends, spending countless hours hunched in front of the computer while I painstakingly honed my craft, and collected folders of rejections. In 1999 my efforts at last paid off. That summer, I won the Golden Heart for best long contemporary romance. Sadly it is now defunct. Six months later, just four days before Christmas, I sold my first book to Silhouette Special Edition, also now gone. That book, STRANGER IN A SMALL TOWN, was a 2000 Romantic Times nominee (another loss) for best first long series novel.

Since then I have sold multiple novels to publishers and tried my hand at indie publishing.

But things change, so check back often for updates.

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Reviews

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was somewhat annoyed at first with the heroine, but as the story progressed I really came to like her. This was a light story, quickly read and enjoyable. The characters were sweet and I liked the town it was set in. I'd recommend it.

[Laurie Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hadn't picked up a Harlequin romance in quite a while, but needed a quick diversion read and this totally fit that need. It's well-written, the heroine is strong, and the setting was awesome. It did the trick, pulling me in so I HAD to finish it. :)