Accidental Homecoming

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I also purchased a copy.

This is was an enchanting story. I simply adored Emma. The things that the author had this little girl say and do were just charming. For a book that starts a series, this is a strong one. I can't wait to read more of the Stirling siblings finding their HEA like Danny and Lizzie did.

Danny basically had a "h - e - double hockey stick" of a childhood. His mother was more interested in herself and forcing Danny raise himself. She had told him that his father didn't want him and didn't send any support money. Danny grew up hating his father because of this. He receives a letter from an attorney requesting his presence at the reading of his grandfather's will. On his way to Butterscotch Ridge, WA from Las Vegas, NV, his car breaks down just a few short miles from his destination. A local gives Danny a ride into town (while looking at him in a questioningly way.) The attorney has "gone fishing" leaving Danny bereft in town. While eating at his new friend's bar and grill and having to go through more "looks", Danny is introduced to Mark Stirling. Apparently Danny is Mark's half brother!

Lizzie meanwhile as at a children's hospital in Seattle. Her adorable little girl is terribly sick. She needs a bone marrow donor. Lizzie and her sister are not a match. The doctor suggests if Emma's father is willing to be tested, Lizzie says that she doesn't know where the father is. After some digging around, she locates Danny in Butterscotch Ridge just 5 hours away across the state!

The events that Danny, Lizzie and Emma go through was one that kept me glued to my e-reader. I really hated to see the story end. I wish could have kept going on and on (if wishes were horses, I know!)

This is a sexy story but no great detail was given just enough to fuel my imagination. I can't wait to read more of the Stirling siblings stories!!!!

Four and a half stars

Accidental Homecoming is the first in Sabrina York’s Stirling Ranch series with Harlequin Special Edition. Danny Diem hasn’t had an easy time of it, with a selfish mother and a father who’s MIA. Things take a drastic turn when he’s contacted in short order by a lawyer representing his late grandfather’s estate and his never-forgotten ex…. And he learns he’s a father himself.

Lizzie Michaels knew how Danny felt about marriage and fatherhood, which was why she opted to drop out of his life years ago.

Sabrina York does a beautiful job revealing Lizzie and Danny’s hearts and motivations, and watching them heal past wrongs and learn to trust in love to make a family is a lovely and wondrous thing.

Accidental Homecoming is a charming and emotionally satisfying read, and I’m eager for more in this series!!