An Allegheny Homecoming

An Allegheny Homecoming
T. R. McClure

What happens when you do go home again?One mistake cost Josh Hunter almost everything. Burning his bridges was easier than coming home. Yet here he is, eight years—and one family crisis—later, back in his Pennsylvania town playing unlikely rescuer to a blizzard-stranded stranger.Local newscaster Wendy Valentine is looking for the story that will make her name as a serious journalist. The tragic secret Josh is concealing could be her stepping-stone. Funny then that Wendy seems more interested in the sizzling personal dynamics playing out between them!

What happens when you do go home again?

One mistake cost Josh Hunter almost everything. Burning his bridges was easier than coming home. Yet here he is, eight years—and one family crisis—later, back in his Pennsylvania town playing unlikely rescuer to a blizzard-stranded stranger.

Local newscaster Wendy Valentine is looking for the story that will make her name as a serious journalist. The tragic secret Josh is concealing could be her stepping-stone. Funny then that Wendy seems more interested in the sizzling personal dynamics playing out between them!

“Are you running away?”

The words came as if from a distance. Josh tore his gaze from the blue flames and stared into her big brown eyes. “Excuse me?”

She propped a hand on her hip and moved so she could look directly at him. “You can’t bear to see your parents fighting, so you’re running away.”

He placed his palm on her cheek and ran his thumb along her chin. “Always thinking. I don’t want to talk about the past and I don’t want to talk about the future. Why don’t we just stay in the moment, Miss Valentine?” And with that he pulled her into his arms and kissed her.

Thanksgiving night, a fire in the fireplace, together with a woman he liked and respected. This was all he wanted for now. Because once Miss Wendy Valentine found out the truth about him, there would be no more kisses. Once Miss Wendy Valentine found out what he’d done, she would have her big story and she would be on her way.

Dear Reader (#u75935347-a55b-5bd4-a421-e704fd629f34),

You’re reading my second book! For whatever reason this book ended up in your hands, I thank you for reading this story. I strive to improve with each work, to write a story impossible to put down and to keep you reading long into the night. Thank you for the positive words and encouragement on this writing journey. Again I thank the crew at Harlequin, without whom this story would not be told. Again I am honored to be part of the Harlequin Heartwarming group of authors.

In An Allegheny Homecoming, Wendy and Josh leave the foothills of the Alleghenies. Josh because he’s hiding a secret and Wendy because she seeks an opportunity she can’t find in a small town. This exodus happens every day in small towns across the country. Whether one joins the military, seizes a job opportunity, or just craves adventure and new horizons, the urge to travel and explore is common to everyone.

But sometimes you just need to come home, to a place as familiar and comfortable as an old sweatshirt from your high school days.

Return to Bear Meadows with Josh Hunter.

As always...enjoy the read.

T.R.

An Allegheny Homecoming

T. R. McClure

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

T. R. McCLURE wrote her first story when she was ten years old. A degree in psychology led to a career in human resources. Only after retirement did she pick up her pen and return to fiction.

T.R. lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband of thirty-seven years. They share their country home with one horse, one cat, four beagles and Sunny the yellow Lab. T.R. is always up for travel adventures with her grown twin daughters.

To my parents, Clyde and Stephania, >who gave me a loving and supportive family environment but left this earth much too soon.

And to my husband’s parents, Elmer and Mary, who gave me the opportunity to be a daughter again.

Contents

Cover (#u7b9eabdd-9b4e-57e8-a7ce-b7401ca20f40)

Back Cover Text (#u45df08c5-9a9f-5105-82f4-6cec87ca3819)

Introduction (#ub30bf051-1370-53a1-8c18-6d9ae5ce4fee)

Dear Reader (#udea16938-e0fa-5784-9d7e-6c26684729e8)

Title Page (#u8ff69f7c-b4f2-5979-b117-3a7c2269535f)

About the Author (#ucfd1219d-eef3-5a6c-82c2-14728212296a)

Dedication (#udcc2bc0a-5c30-5152-a9e6-082b71ab6b6a)

CHAPTER ONE (#u52ad9deb-70b2-513c-8ad4-e346ab5e6b8f)

CHAPTER TWO (#ub3441912-59ee-533a-815e-cf4873f1ee7e)

CHAPTER THREE (#ubef900f8-e679-5007-ad02-c37c4ee4153b)

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