Lover's Lane [Large Print]

by Jill Marie Landis

Book Overview

Readers everywhere treasure bestselling author Jill Marie Landis for her tender love stories set against the splendid landscapes of the past. Now, Landis has written her first contemporary novel--a deeply emotional tale of acceptance and forgiveness, the bonds between mothers and sons, and the miracle of finding love for the first time. For six years Carly Nolan has built a life for herself and her son Christopher, never getting too close to anyone...

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078625730X
• ISBN13: 9780786257300
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.6" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Love is sometime found in the place you least suspect

Sometime in the past, a young mother is made an offer that most would have to think about. Caroline Graham had plans on marrying her son's father until tragedy struck, causing Rick's untimely death. His parents, millionaires without a sense of humanity, want to raise the only his only son. So they offer Caroline a million dollars for her child. Arthur Litton, the attorney that makes the offer on behalf of the grandparents, is quick to remind Caroline that she would have no chance of winning a court case and would be best to take their offer. When Arthur leaves her that fateful day, she leaves town and seems to have mysteriously disappeared from life. Fast forward to the present day. Jake is a PI that was assigned to track Caroline down when she first disappeared. He also happened to be a friend of Rick. After everyone else had given up on every find Caroline again, Jake still pursued it, not for the economical compensation from Rick's parents, but for the sake of knowing that his friend's child was being raised properly. A picture of a painting leads Jake on what he feels will be another wild goose chase. Yet, there is something about that painting that reminds him of the ones that Caroline left behind in her disappearance years ago, that he has to investigate. The story goes on to have Jake find Caroline; only now she is called Carly. While attempting to find Rick's son, he finds love along the way. I could go on and tell you the story, but it is best to read the book. You will find the warmth of a small town, the fears of a single mother always looking over her shoulder and refusing to open up to anyone and a man that finds true love while never realizing that he also had someone right beneath his nose in love with him. A must read for any romance fan! Frederick A. Babb

Great read with sharp characters, detailed settings

The characters come to life in LOVER'S LANE, a turbulent tale of a young woman running from her past and desperate to keep custody of her son. I'm usually not drawn to books like this one, where it's more a story than suspenseful, but I simply fell in love with it, the characters, the town and the emotional pitfalls faced by Carly, Jake and Anna. I couldn't put it down after the first page. And I actually want to read the second, HEAT WAVE - and I'm not one to get caught up in a series. But it appears they are written as individual books in the same town, which I can handle. I'm not going to go into details of the plot, but I will tell you Landis' effort is well-written and captures your attention from the get-go.

GOOD READ WITH NICE TECHNIQUE

The author is a wonderful story teller. She uses a very interesting technique, not new, but certainly well done here. The sudden ending will set this one up well for an assumed sequel. This is not the sort of book/story I usually read, but I must admit to have enjoyed it and am looking forward to more. Well Done! Thank you Ms Landis.

Tissue box Romance

Carly Nolan has made a good life for her and her son; she has even started to paint once again. She is surrounded by friends and she might even be happy. When a stranger comes to town he befriends Carly, even decides to settle down in the community. Landis has penned a romance so intriguing you will find it hard to put down. "Lover's Lane" is a suspense filled romance that will have you grabbing for tissue after tissue clear through to its satisfying conclusion. Jill Marie Landis is a talented writer destined to spend years on the best-seller list.Beverly J Scott, author of Righteous Revenge and Ruth Feverhttp://www.beverlyjscott.com

Astrong engaging relationship drama

In 1997 Borrego Springs, California, lawyer Arthur Litton offers a million dollars to buy baby Christopher for his clients, the child's grandparents. The father of the child, their son Rick recently died. Caroline Graham knows she cannot win a court battle against the wealthy Saunders so she disappears with her child.Six years later, private investigator Jake Montgomery thinks he has found the vanished son of his deceased buddy Rick. Jake travels to Starlight Cove to meet painter Carly Nolan, single mother of six year old Christopher. Upon seeing her resemblance to a photo that Rick gave him of his fiancée, Jake concludes he has found Caroline. Jake knows reporting this would make his firm, but waits because he wants to do the right thing by Rick.Jake introduces himself to Carly at the gallery. She finds him attractive, but fears any relationship might expose her and Chris. Jake is surprised by her vulnerability, but believes the guilty run and hide. He wonders if Chris might be better off with his widowed wealthy grandmother. As he begins to fall in love, his actions expose Carly and Chris.This is a strong engaging relationship drama that hooks the reader from the start through a fully developed secondary cast supplementing the prime plot. Carly is a delightful protagonist living in fear, yet braving everything thrown at her. Jake seems too perfect as he seeks a middle ground between the woman he loves and the mother of his deceased best friend. Readers will appreciate this robust family drama.Harriet Klausner