"fine Pilgrim Cove tale"
On the night of graduation from Pilgrim Cove High School,
his twin bother died in a DUI incident. Jason Parker,
unable to cope, fled the sanctuary of his grieving family
and left behind his girlfriend Lila Sullivan though he
loved both. Over the years Jason became a successful songwriter, but
avoided returning to his home where ghosts live in his
mind. However, now nine years since he took flight, Jason
finally comes home. To his shock, he finds he left a
piece of himself with Lila as she has raised THE DAUGHTER
HE NEVER KNEW by herself, but not for long as she is
engaged to marry. Jason now realizes what he lost when he
ran from his demons. He wants a second chance with the
two women that mean everything to him, but the older one
distrusts him to stay with them when the going gets rough
and the younger one is warily adjusting to her biological
father. The latest Pilgrim Cove romance focuses on two likable
protagonists and the usual delightful support cast
including stars from previous tales. Interestingly in
spite of Jason's cavalier treatment of Lila and THE
DAUGHTER HE NEVER KNEW, the audience will want a happy
ending for this fine trio though like the lead pair
readers will remain uncertain to the end whether Jason
regains what he lost. As usual Linda Barrett escorts her
fans through another fine Pilgrim Cove engagement. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted June 21, 2005
Sea View House in Pilgrim Cove offers its residents the
sea, the sun, the sound of the surf and the call of the
gulls. But sometimes serenity is only an illusion.
Summary"Tell Lila not to wait..."
Five simple words -- scribbled on an impersonal
Christmas card to his parents - changed Lila Sullivan's life
forever. Jason Parker, the boy she'd loved, was never
coming back to her ... or to the daughter he'd never seen.
He'd fled Pilgrim Cove five years before, taking all his
hurt and guilt with him. Only his promise to return had
kept Lila going.
Now four more years have passed, and Lila is about to marry
someone else. Eight-year-old Katie is thrilled to be
getting a dad and a sister. A real family of her own.
Then Jason sends a new message. This time it's personal.
He's coming home.
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