Ryan's Return

"Ryan's Return" by Freethy, Barbara, published by Barbara Freethy. From # 1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes an emotional and romantic contemporary novel about love, family and a little bit of magic. Customers who like books by Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts, and Robyn Carr might enjoy this story. Famous photojournalist Ryan Hunter has come back to a family torn apart by mistrust and resentment -- to the father who disowned him, to the brother who betrayed him, to the little boy who shares his features. Ryan, the charismatic ''bad boy'' son, has returned -- stirring up past conflicts like a whirlwind...and throwing Kara Delaney's fragile, passionate heart into turmoil. Kara has struggled back from a disastrous marriage to build a new life for herself and her little girl -- a peaceful existence now jeopardized by vicious, small town politics, by her daughter's fanciful ghost stories...and by Ryan's return. Now nature's impending fury threatens to expose long-buried secrets. And Kara must join with the enigmatic, misunderstood Ryan -- to discover the truth that will save their families.... and to explore a dangerous, irresistible love as mighty and enduring as the onrushing river. Reviews... ''Barbara Freethy delivers strong and compelling prose ...'' Publishers Weekly ''Ryan's Return is a beautiful and touching tale of redemption and second chances for people who believe in neither.'' Affaire de Coeur Magazine ''A powerful story of families shattered years ago, and brought together by love, RYAN'S RETURN is a compelling read no one should miss.'' GEnie Romance and Women's Fiction Exchange.'' ''A superlative novel that proves everyone can indeed go home again.'' Debbie Macomber ''Rising contemporary star Barbara Freethy hammers home deep and complex emotions in RYAN'S RETURN, a wonderful and powerful book.'' Romantic Times Magazine ### From Publishers Weekly Hoping to draw tourists to Serenity Springs' Centennial Celebration and boost the town's economy, chamber of commerce president Kara Delaney invites a famous former resident, photo-journalist Ryan Hunter, to be the guest of honor. But Ryan was something of a black sheep, and Kara's grand plan sours when Ryan's father threatens to boycott the festivities and torrential rains pelt the town. As Kara's Aunt Josephine says: ''When the river rises, the secrets of years past are washed ashore and brought to life.'' The town's secrets are the fiber that holds this tale together: What happened to Ryan's mother when she deserted her two young sons? Is Ryan the real father of his brother's child? Whose ghost is trying to communicate with Kara's 11-year-old daughter? Freethy (Daniel's Gift) delivers strong, compelling narrative but her characters are more suited to soaps. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. ### About the Author Since turning her attention to fiction writing in 1988, Barbara Freethy has sold fifteen novels. For a former public relations professional and freelance business writer, fifteen novels is a dream come true. Barbara most enjoys writing books about love and family with a little bit of magic. Her first novel for Avon Books, *Daniel's Gift,* a poignant tale about a little boy and his estranged parents, won the RITA award and has been optioned for a television movie. Barbara is currently working on her seventh novel for Avon. Barbara resides in Northern California with her husband and two children. Book details: published 1996. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.