Sunrise Canyon
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Publisher Description
In Arizona’s desert, a girl who needs her father, a woman who needs forgiveness, and a war hero who needs healing form a family: “Touching . . . well-written” (Publishers Weekly).
Before he left for Afghanistan, Jake O’Reilly had everything—a beautiful wife, a baby on the way, a wonderful life. Three years later, his wife is dead and he is so haunted by his memories of war that he can’t bring himself to go home. But when his wife’s grandfather tracks him down and persuades him to come work on his ranch, where Jake’s daughter is living, he agrees—even though he is reluctant to expose his little girl to the man he’s become.
At Flying Cloud Ranch, his daughter doesn’t even recognize this brooding stranger. But the beauty of the ranch and the immediate connection Jake feels with his wife’s cousin Kira slowly begins to heal his wounds. Though he doesn’t want any complications, he finds himself impossibly drawn to the tough woman who runs a horse therapy program for troubled teens. And as they each begin to imagine a new future, they discover that happily ever after is always within reach—if only you are willing to open your heart . . .
PRAISE FOR NEW YORK TIMES–BESTSELLING AUTHOR JANET DAILEY and her novels
“Big, bold, and sexy . . . Janet Dailey at her best!” —Kat Martin on Texas True
“Dailey fans will be delighted by Texas True. The gallant and charming Tyler brothers won’t soon be forgotten.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“Dailey confirms her place as a top mega-seller.” —Kirkus Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In romance legend Dailey's touching first Americana novel (set in present-day Arizona's Sonoran Desert), wayward veteran Jake O'Reilly finally returns home after spending three years running from his wartime PTSD and his grief over the death of his wife, Wendy. Jake's daughter, Paige, now five years old, has been raised by his wife's cousin, therapist Kira Bolton. When Kira's grandfather tracks Jake down in jail, he agrees to post bail in exchange for Jake returning to the ranch, to the dismay of Kira, who's been keeping secrets about Wendy that she knows will only cause him more pain. Jake indirectly receives treatment by assisting Kira with her program of equine therapy for troubled teens; this shift in focus incorporates interesting subplots, provides a fresh take on PTSD treatment, and keeps the growing romance between Jake and Kira rather than Jake's recovery in the forefront. Paige and her sweet innocence will tug at heartstrings, but there's no sugarcoating the work that Kira and Jake will have to put in to reach a happy ending, and the harsh truths of their story make this well-written, steady-paced story believable.
Customer Reviews
Good book
Enough drama to keep you reading past your bedtime. Well drawn characters. Surroundings that you can almost see around you. This was a very enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Great
Great read
Sunrise canyon
A very good read. Excellent plot, an in depth story of PSD soldier. TKS .. dc