A Daughter’s Return

A Daughter’s Return
Janet Lee Barton

Finding her way homeHaving fled her privileged upbringing for a failed romance, Rebecca Heaton knows her pride has kept her from returning home. Now at her mother's boardinghouse in New York City, she's determined to forge a new life for herself–and her daughter. She just never expects to find a new love in the process…Ben Roth has always been compelled to help the downtrodden–including single moms like Rebecca. But if the past has taught him one thing it's that offering his trust can lead to disappointment. Could these two wounded souls make one another whole…and come together as a forever family?Boardinghouse Betrothals: Hearts taking shelter–and forging new beginnings

Finding her way home

Having fled her privileged upbringing for a failed romance, Rebecca Heaton knows her pride has kept her from returning home. Now at her mother’s boardinghouse in New York City, she’s determined to forge a new life for herself--and her daughter. She just never expects to find a new love in the process…

Ben Roth has always been compelled to help the downtrodden—including single moms like Rebecca. But if the past has taught him one thing it’s that offering his trust can lead to disappointment. Could these two wounded souls make one another whole…and come together as a forever family?

Boardinghouse Betrothals: Hearts taking shelter—and forging new beginnings

“I’m sorry to be so much trouble.”

Ben glanced at her quickly. “You aren’t any trouble. Besides, I feel it’s partly my fault you fell.”

“I wanted to try on my own, remember?”

“But I shouldn’t have let you.”

She chuckled. “I don’t think I gave you a choice. Still, thank you for helping me.”

“You’re welcome.” They were safely down the stairs and he turned to her. “But truly, it’s been my pleasure.”

Rebecca felt color flood her face and she felt all jittery inside as she said, “You can put me down now and I’ll try my crutches.”

Ben eased her to her feet, holding her at the waist to steady her, which did nothing for her flutters. He bent down to whisper in her ear, “You aren’t very good at asking for help, are you?”

“I suppose I did get used to doing things on my own.”

“That is understandable, but you have people more than happy to help you now.”

And he’d been one of them in so many ways. But the more he helped the more she began to see him as the hero her daughter did. And she knew better. She didn’t believe in heroes anymore.

JANET LEE BARTON loves researching and writing heartwarming romances about faith, family, friends and love. She’s written both historical and contemporary novels, and loves writing for Love Inspired Historical. She and her husband live in Oklahoma and have recently downsized to a condo, which they love. When Janet isn’t writing or reading, she loves to cook for family, work in her small garden, travel and sew. You can visit Janet at www.janetleebarton.com (http://www.janetleebarton.com).

A Daughter’s Return

Janet Lee Barton

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If we confess our sins, he is faithful

and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

—1 John 1:9

To my readers who love this series as much as I do,

To my family who always encourages me to keep writing,

And always,

To my Lord and Savior for showing me the way.

Contents

Cover (#u8cbd56ab-60fa-571a-996f-811120e3765d)

Back Cover Text (#ub23e262c-336a-5e74-b9e7-e9f10663a0a2)

Introduction (#u7d8721ae-4d9b-549c-9c5b-be770b7ea3c7)

About the Author (#u6b9acf5a-f1b7-54a1-8f17-cfc20dda7501)

Title Page (#uac3947ac-702a-5913-9243-496d2d771462)

Bible Verse (#u073fc744-0d04-5518-be78-8b9fb7d29be1)

Dedication (#u779f5eec-d3e2-5ca3-98b2-2ed10f275aeb)

Chapter One (#u4e3b7992-4ac2-5209-b4bf-a0336b064ee1)

Chapter Two (#u03e20b1d-d6ad-5d95-a165-f1c61f10f660)

Chapter Three (#u265a381f-7a0c-5789-b8cd-60c974ea6128)

Chapter Four (#ud5ac9345-2955-5456-9750-ab7b62b7af33)

Chapter Five (#ud21e4198-9b77-5f75-b684-2de3af1ba5fb)

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Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)